2025-03-31-accounts - Black Families Education Support Group

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date From 1 4 2024 To 31 3 2025

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Paul Satterly	Chair & Acting Treasurer
	Rod Dixon	Vice Chair
	Andrea Smith	Secretary
	Victoria Miles	Trustee
	Elaine Ward	Trustee

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

Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointment by Charity Trustees by a resolution passed at a properly Trustee selection methods convened meeting of the Charity Trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)

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. 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 Summary of the main activities to reduce inequalities between different ethnic groups, particularly in undertaken for the public relation to educational opportunities, academic achievement and school benefit in relation to these exclusion. It aims to reduce inequalities between different ethnic groups objects (include within this within the education system by delivering projects which tackle section the statutory discrimination and promote equality, improving attainment and declaration that trustees have progression for Black and Minority Ethnic pupils. had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity This work is of benefit to the general public as it seeks to prevent racism Commission on public benefit) 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 – The Supplementary School ran throughout the academic year for 2 hours each week on Saturdays for students aged 11-18. This year’s curriculum for example continued our work to inspire and raise the aspirations of girls and young women from B&ME backgrounds including music workshops and tuition to create opportunities to create and perform music, culminating in a live performance at Bath Music Festival, building musical skills and developing confidence and self-esteem. The school also organised a cultural trip to London to support identity development and explore cultural heritage and set up an Alumni programme, providing opportunities for previous students to inspire the current cohort.

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 that 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 procedures when necessary.

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. The areas where information, advice and support are provided for families can cover a range of areas including exclusion from school and exclusion appeals; Support for families around Special Educational Needs and Disability; School admissions and school place appeals. In addition, the organisation works with schools, other voluntary organisations and services to continue to identify needs and implement support strategies for children and young people in relation to their education and issues of racial equality where necessary.

Mentoring Programme - The Mentoring Programme continued to provide 1:1 mentoring support face to face for children and young people in schools. The programme responded to new referrals coming in from schools throughout the year. It achieved positive outcomes for pupils specifically around ethnicity, race and racism. In relation to the mental health and emotional and social well being of students, the programme provided role models to impact positively on their identity and self esteem, building confidence and resilience and supporting them to manage situations to cope with experiences that impact on their education, peer relationships and well being.

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. This year the organisation has focused on working to address key issues in relation to racial equality and education through the continued roll out of the Race Equality Charter for Schools achieved through working with its partners on the Bath and N.E. Somerset 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. The majority of schools across the Local Authority have signed up to the Charter and the organisation continued its work throughout this year with task group partners to support schools with the effective implementation of the Race Equality Charter, particularly through the introduction of a new Beacon School Initiative which aims to recognise, highlight and share good practice in relation to the charter between schools.

Funding and Sustainability In relation to funding, this year saw the organisation successfully bid to deliver a racial equality education service for Bath and North East Somerset Council for the next 5 years, which will allow us to continue to provide an Information Advice and Advocacy service for parents / carers in relation to their children’s education alongside mentoring and race equality policy and practice work with schools. The Mentoring Programme and Race Equality Training Workshops also provided two small sources of income generation, continuing to diversify and strengthen the organisation’s income streams and future sustainability going forward.

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, Chair Trustee etc) Date 9/1/26

	Black Families Education Support Group Charity Name	Black Families Education Support Group Charity Name	Black Families Education Support Group Charity Name	1164447 No (if any)	CC16a
	For the period from	01-Apr-24 Period start date	To	31-Mar-25 Period end date

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - - 14,370 - - - - - 1,350 15,720 - - - 15,720 24,349 403 - 1,235 552 420 1,080 - 28,039 - - - 28,039 - 12,319 49,806 37,487	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ - - 14,370 - - - - - 1,350 15,720 - - - 15,720 24,349 403 - 1,235 552 420 - 1,080 - 28,039 - - - 28,039 - 12,319	Last year to the nearest £
Bank Interest	-				-
Incoming resources from charitable activities	-				-
Bath and N E Somerset Council	14,370				10,500
St Johns Foundation	-				15,000
Black South West	-				15,175
Bath Ethnic MinoritySCA	-				3,780
South Gloucestershire Council	-				10,000
St James Place Charitable Foundation	-				1,250
Others	1,350				3,109
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	15,720				58,814

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-
	-				-
*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					58,814

Staff costs	24,349				24,030
Premises costs	403				796
Administration support costs	-				-
Staff incidental expenses	1,235				707
Professional fees	552				68
Independent Examiner's fees	420				420
Incidental costs					101
Charitable expenditure	1,080				-
	-				-
**Sub total **	28,039				26,122

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
	-
	-
**Sub total **	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					26,122

	- 12,319	-	-	- 12,319	32,692
			-	-	-
	49,806	-	-	49,806	17,114
	37,487	-	-	37,487	49,806

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

08/01/2026

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

Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Bank current account Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 37,487 - - 37,487 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates	Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) - - - - -	Endowment funds to nearest £
				-
				-
				-
				-
				OK
				Endowment funds to nearest £
				-
				-
				-
				-
				-
				-
				Current value (optional)
				-
				-
				-
				-
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				Current value (optional)
				-
				-
				-
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				When due (optional)
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature	Print Name Paul J Satterly	Date of approval
	Paul J Satterly	9/1/26

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

08/01/2026

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts SectlOD A Independent Examinerfs Report R8POrt to the trustsesl membors of Black Families Education Support Group On accounts for the year ended 315t March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1164447 Set out on pages I report to trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Tnjsf) ts the year ended 31 St March 2022. Responslbilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acn. I report in resk%d of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out undèr section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the appliCae Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention {other than that disdosed low.) in connection with the examination which gives me ¢ause to believe that in, any material respect.. a1)Unting records were not kept in accordano with secaion 130 of the A( or Ihe accounts do n Independent examiner's ststsment the accounting records I have no cL)nmS have come the examination to i() attention s understanding of accounts to pi delete thp words in the s no other matters in connection with Id be drawn in order to enable a proper reached. ckets if they do not apply. Slgn Date: 13th January 2026 Mark rrett Relevant professional qualiti¢ationlsl or body (rfanyl" F.C.A. Address: Unit 23, Leafield IluStrIal Estate Neston, Corsham Wsltshire. SN13 9RS Section B OisclosuTe Only Complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examtners}. IER October 2018

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wlshes to disclose. None IER October 2018