2022-03-31-accounts - Black Families Education Support Group

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 1 4 202 31 3 2022 From 1 To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Black Families Education Support Group

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1164447

Charity's principal address South Vaults

Green Park Station Bath Postcode BA1 1JB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name

Office (if any)

Name of person (or body) Dates acted if not for entitled to appoint trustee (if whole year any)

1 Paul Satterly Chair
2 Rod Dixon Vice Chair
3 Andrea Smith Secretary 4 Rashad Azami Treasurer 1/4/21 - 9/8/21
5 Victoria Miles Trustee
6 Elaine Ward Trustee
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members

Jason Pegg Development Manager

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

Constitution

How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Appointment by Charity Trustees by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The promotion of race equality and cultural diversity in the education system, specialising in the support of Black and Minority Ethnic children and young people, by: Providing a programme of educational activities, including supplementary schooling, mentoring and support services; Providing advice, information and advocacy support for parents/carers in relation to their children’s education; Delivering projects aimed at promoting equality within the education system; Providing information and raising awareness on educational legislation and issues related to race equality and cultural diversity; Working in partnership with other equalities groups who provide services to young people.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

The organisation's purpose is the promotion of race equality and cultural diversity in the education system. This purpose is beneficial to both the public in general and to individuals defined by reference to the protected characteristic of race.

The organisation's purpose is of public benefit in the following ways:

It aims to challenge racism and discrimination within the education system to reduce inequalities between different ethnic groups, particularly in relation to educational opportunities, academic achievement and school exclusion. It aims to reduce inequalities between different ethnic groups within the education system by delivering projects which tackle

discrimination and promote equality, improving attainment and progression for Black and Minority Ethnic pupils.

This work is of benefit to the general public as it seeks to prevent racism and discrimination to create a fairer, just and more equal society where all pupils can achieve, progress and succeed regardless of ethnic background. In addition to the benefit to the general public the organisation's purpose is also of benefit to a particular section of the public who are defined by reference to the protected characteristic of

race. This section of the public includes children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and their parents, who suffer from racial discrimination, disadvantage and inequality in relation to the education system.

The main activities undertaken during this period by the charity to carry out its charitable purposes for the public benefit included the delivery of the following projects and services:

A Supplementary School programme to positively impact on the educational achievement, motivation and future aspirations of BME pupils and to promote a positive sense of identity in BME children and young people, enhancing confidence and self esteem and giving them a greater awareness of their history, heritage, culture and language.

A Mentoring programme for Black and Minority Ethnic young people to impact positively on their education and social and emotional well being; enhance their learning and engagement with education and reduce the risk of school exclusion.

An Advice and Advocacy service to support parents in relation to their children's education which seeks to enable parents of Black and Minority Ethnic children to participate more effectively in decisions about their children’s education, helping them support their children by working in partnership with schools and voicing their views and concerns effectively on a range of issues including school exclusion.

In making decisions about the organisation’s purpose and the activities to carry out that purpose the trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.

Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Supplementary School Programme - This year saw the organisation’s Supplementary School Programme return largely back to normal service delivery following the disruption and restrictions of the covid pandemic, with sessions running face to face, with some online sessions, for 2 hours each week on Saturdays for pupils aged 12-16. This year saw young people:

collaborating with a University of West England project exploring the legacy of Haile Selassie; improving youth participation through partnership work and events with other local youth organisations; working with the local heritage sector to explore the legacy of racism and slavery in the city; taking part in an ambassadors programme to develop advocacy skills and participate in decision making in schools about issues of race equality. The organisation’s Supplementary School has created a well organised, caring, positive and safe environment, with all the required policies and procedures in place and in which young people are engaged and positive about the service being provided. The organisation also continues to ensure that the children and young people who access its services are safe from harm and as such continues to ensure its safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with current legislation and good practice guidance. In addition staff make an active contribution to keeping children safe through local child protection processes e.g. child protection conferences, core group and strategy meetings, by contributing to the development and implementation of plans to reduce risks to children and young people.

Advice and Advocacy Service During this year the organisation continued to provide information, advice and advocacy support for families in relation to their children’s education. As with the Supplementary School the service went back to face to face provision. However due largely to the changes brought about by the pandemic many meetings for this service remained online with parents and schools continuing to meet through virtual platforms. The areas where information, advice and support are provided included exclusion from school and exclusion appeals; Independent Support for Special Educational Needs and Disability; School admissions and school place appeals. In addition the organisation also worked with schools, other voluntary organisations and services through local multi agency networks to continue to identify needs and implement support strategies for children and young people in relation to their education and issues of racial equality. The organisation works within the Local Authority’s Early Help Framework, working collaboratively to identify any extra help that might be needed to ensure children and young people receive the right support at an early stage before their needs increase. This involves attendance at Team Around the Child / Family meetings and other multi agency meetings and forums.

Mentoring Programme - The Mentoring Programme also returned back to providing 1:1 mentoring support face to face for children and young people. The programme continued to return to its pre pandemic level of service provision with new referrals coming in from schools throughout the year. It demonstrated its potential to achieve success in terms of producing positive outcomes for pupils, in relation to identity, confidence and self esteem. In addition the mentoring programme continues to make an important contribution to its sustainability through an increasing number of schools paying for the mentoring service.

Race Equality Policy and Practice Partnership Working - During this year the organisation has continued to work in partnership with schools, a range of organisations and services within the Local Authority in relation to progressing race equality and promoting good practice within the local education system. In particular this year the organisation has focused on working to address key issues in relation to racial equality and education through the development and writing of a Race Equality Charter for Schools achieved through working with its partners on the Race Equality and Education Task Group. The Charter aims to provide schools with a robust and consistent framework to enable them to identify issues relating to race and racism, develop effective actions to address those issues and achieve lasting, positive changes in relation to race equality within the education system across B&NES

Funding and Sustainability In relation to funding, this year saw the continuation of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s commission for the organisation to provide an Information Advice and Advocacy service for parents / carers in relation to their children’s education. The Mentoring Programme, School Workshops and a partnership with Bath University also provided a source of income generation, continuing to diversify and strengthen the organisation’s income streams and future sustainability going forward. The organisation also successfully secured some new grants and income to fund its work during the year from the Quartet Community Foundation and the University of the West of England to support the continuation of its services to enable it to respond to and meet the needs of its service users.

Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The trustees’ policy on reserves is to maintain sufficient reserves to cover 6 months of operating costs for the organisation. This level of reserves is deemed as reasonable and sufficient to secure the organisation’s future sustainability against any unforeseen circumstances or changes.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Victoria Miles Full name(s) Paul Satterly Position (eg Secretary, Chair Trustee Chair, etc) Date 10/1/2023

	Charity Name Black Families Education Support Group	Charity Name Black Families Education Support Group	Charity Name Black Families Education Support Group	No (if any) 1164447	CC16a
	For the period from	Period start date 01-Apr-21	To	Period end date 31-Mar-22

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - 9,100 - - - - - - 9,100 - - - 9,100 - 2,475 - 291 260 840 - 400 - 4,266 - - - 4,266 4,834 - 4,373 13,432 13,893	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - 25,456 - - - - - - 25,456 - - - 25,456 24,089 2,103 - 347 - - - - - 26,539 - - - 26,539 - 1,083 4,373 1,710 5,000	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ - 34,556 - - - - - - 34,556 - - - 34,556 24,089 4,578 - 638 260 840 - 400 - 30,805 - - - 30,805 3,751	Last year to the nearest £
Bank Interest	-				-
Incoming resources from charitable activities	9,100				14,993
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	9,100				14,993

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					14,993

Staff costs	-				23,859
Premises costs	2,475				4,023
Administration support costs	-				-
Travellingexpenses	291				57
Professional fees	260				280
Independent Examiner's fees	840				-
Incidental costs	-				411
Charitable expenditure	400				40
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**Sub total **	4,266				28,670

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					28,670

	4,834	- 1,083	-	3,751	- 13,677
	- 4,373	4,373	-	-	-
	13,432	1,710	-	15,142	28,819
	13,893	5,000	-	18,893	15,142

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

21/11/2022

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds	Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Bank current account Details Details Details Signature	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 13,893 5,000 - - - - 13,893 5,000 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Paul Satterly	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
			16Jan23

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

21/11/2022

CHARITY COMMISSIOM FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Rèport to the trust88sl membors of Blad( Families Education Support Group On accounts for the year onded 31sI March 2022 Charlty no (If any) 1164447 Set out on pages I report to the Iwstees on my examination of the accounts of the above charily <e Trusf) for the year ended 3131 March 2022. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you ar& responsible for the pr8paration basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Aot 2011 {"the AGr). I report in respect of my examination of the TTusfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in Gqrying out my examination, I hava followed the applicable Direct$ given by the Charty Commission under s8dion 145(5Xb) of the ACL I have pleted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below") in connaction with the examination which gives me Cause to believe that in, any material respect: aCUnting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs ststoment I have no con¢Ams and ha with the examination I proper understandi ' Hease d ete the 8 across no other matters in connection ion should be drawn in order to enable a nts to be reached. ets if they do not apply. ich att of the acco ds in the Signed: Date: 21 St December 2022 Name: Mark rrett Relevant professional quallfi¢ation(s) or body (rf any): F.C.A. Address: Unit 23, Leafield IrKJustrial Estate Neston, CohaM Wiltshire. SN13 9RS IER October 2018

Section Disc ure Only compléte rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of Goncern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Norie Givo here brief details of any itoms that tha examln8r wlshes to dlsclos8. IER October 2018