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2021-11-24-accounts

SCRP reference
Summary
the charity
ofthe purpases
as set out in its
of Pere 1.17 To
relieve
financial
hardship
but
not
exclusively
to help those who are homeless
governing document or living
ln substandard
accommodation
by
such
means
as ths trustees
deem
fit,
but
without
limitation ta:
a. Working
with hostels and shelter
b. Educating
those
with
poor education
by
assisting
with job search and job applications
c. Providing
maney
management
and debt
advice d. Through the provision offood banks
serving food to those
ln need,
2. To promote
and protect good health,
but
not exclusively
by raising awareness.
a. providing
courses
concsmlng
domestic
viotsncs,
b. ta
support
centres
which
assist
those
suffering
from domestic violence, the elderly,
disabled
infirm.
3.To promote
religiaus
harmony
through
the
provision
af
retigious
education
courses
recognized
by
UK Etaard
of Education
and
holding
religious
events
and
exhibitions
to
increase
a
better
understanding
of other
faiths
and
systems
of life,
hotding
events
celebrating
culture
and
heritage
of
local
communities
4.
To
promote
the
rehabilitation
and
resettlement
of offenders,
ex-offenders,
and
those at risk of offending
by running
course
and online education
and projects ta increase
rehabilitation
by way af meeting
resettlement
needs, conflict resolution
and mentoring.
Summary
activities
Summary
activities
ofthe main
In relation to those
ofthe main
In relation to those
Pare 1.17and
L18
The charities general activities
in the finandal year
have been supported
by the award
ofa National
purposes fcr the public
benefit,
In particular,
the
activities, projects or services
Identified
In the accounts.
Lottery
Funded
Project — I ocal
Connections
ProJect to tackle Loneliness
and an ESFGrant via
Groundwork
to
support
unemployed/disadvantaged
communities
Into employment.
The charity also participated
In the Governments
Kick-Start scheme to support 18-24years old Inta
employment
by providing
paid placsmsnts.
The Local Connections
ProJect supported
tackling loneliness
as below:
A series of face-to-face events were held to
connect
people
and
reduce
loneliness
and
promote
inclusion
in
local
community
settings.
Online
platforms
such
as
zoom,
Microsoft Teams and face time for those who
could
not attend
face to face sessions. We
hosted
coffee
sessions,
local
information
sessions,
awareness
sessions
of
local
support
groups,
Arts & Crafts sessions
in our
outreach
venues
across
Birmingham.
This
enabled
individuals
to Join groups,
connect
with people
in similar situations
and enabled
them
to reduce
the effects
loneliness
and
Isolation,
empowering
them to be able to re-
engage
with
friends,
family
and
social
networks
but
more
importantly
take
advantage
of
support
networks.
Project
awareness
was by our network
of partners
&
outreach
team
including
volunteers
who
connected
with existing & new members.
Our
activities
have
benefltted
the
communities
by
making
people
and
communities
feel
more
connected
and
ensures
individuals
felt
supported,
less
lonely,
and isolated.
Our outreach
sessions,
coffee mornings,
arts & craft sessions,
Let's
talk
sessions
and
other
activity
sessions,
ensured
people
remained
active
and
were
able to connect
with others, the Information
sharing
events
made
people
aware
of the
services available
to help them connect.
Our activities
brought
communities
together
by
providing
opportunities
to engage
and
sociallse with others, thus reducing
loneliness
and
building
relationships
that helped
them
re-engage
in society.
Kick&tart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provided
funding
to
create new Jobs for 18- to 24-year-olds
on
Universal
Credit who were at risk of long-
term unemployment,
The Company
artlci
ated in this scheme and su
orted

chieve men ts
and perf
ormance
Our
activities
have
bsnefltted
the
communitlss
by
making
people
and
communities
feel
more
connected
and
Summary ofthe main Para 1,20 ensures
Individuals
felt
supported,
less
achievements ofthe charity, lonety,
and Isolated.
Our outreach
sessions,
Identifying the diflsrsnce the coffee mornings,
arts & craft sessions,
Let's
charity's work has made to talk
sessions
and
other
activity
sessions,
the circumstances
ofIts
ensured
people
remained
active
and
were
beneficiaries
and any wider
able to connect
with
others, the information
benefits to society as a sharing
events
made
people
aware
of the
whole. services avallabls
to help them connect,
Our activities
brought
communities
together
by
providing
opportunltlss
to engage
and
socialise with others, thus reducing
loneliness
and
building
relationships
that
helped
them
re-engage
In society and benefited
society.
Supported
individuals
to
address
specific
barriers
preventing
them
from
moving
towards
employment.
Including
improving
employability
but
more
importantly
addressing
wider
barriers
that were
directly
related
to work,
such as mental
health
and
substance
misuse issues.

Achievements against Para 1.41 NIA
objectives set
Performance offundraising Para 1.41
activities against objectives
set
NIA
Investment
performance
Para 1.41
against objectives
Other

Financial
review
Financial
review
Review ofthe charity's Pars 1.21 The charity has continued to work through
financial
position at
the end turbulent times, dealing
with the effects of
ofthe period the pandemic. This year's financial position
at the end of the period reflects this. The
charlt
ls
re ortln
a loss,
Statement
explaining
the Para 1.22 No reserves held
policy for holding
reserves
stating
why they sre
held
Amount
ofreserves
held Pars 1.22 00,00
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 This year's financial
position at the
end of
reserves the period reflects this. The charity Is
reporting a loss and therefore
holding zero
reserves
Details offund materially in Pere 1.24
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Pere 1.23 There are no uncertainties about the charity
uncertainties
about the
continuing as a going concern
charity
continuing
as a going
concern

The charity's
principal
Para 1.47 N/A
sources offunds (including
any fundralslng)
Invesiment
policy and
Pars 1,46 N/A
oblectlves
Including
any
social Investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
Para 1.46 N/A
risks facing the oharity
Other

Description of charity's of charity's of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing document: Para 1.26 constitution
as the
governing
document-
for example, trust deed. commlssion's model
memoranclum encl articles of foundation
CIO constitution
association etc
How is the charity Para 1.25 model foundation
CIO constitution
constituted'7
foi exaillple liiniitecl c:oillpaf1y
uriincorporoled association
C,
IO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Appointment
of charity trustees
including
details of any
(1)Apart from the first charity trustees, every
constitutional provisions e.g. trustee
must
be appointed
[for a term
of
election to post or name of [three] years]
by a resolution
passed
at a
any person or body entitled properly
convened
meeting
of the
charity
to appoint one or more trustees.
trustees
(2) In selecting
individuals
for appointment
as
charity trustees,
the charity trustees
must
have
regard
to the
skills,
knowledge
and
experience
needed
for
the
effecVve
administration
ofthe CIO.
(3) Nominated
Trustee[s]
(a)
[Sukhwinder
Singh]
("the
appointing
body") may appoint [3]charity trustees.
(b) Any
appointment
must
be made
at a
meeting
held according to the ordinary
practice ofthe appointing
body.
(c) Each appointment
must be for a term of
[three] years.
(d) The appointment
will be effective from
the
later of:
(I) the date ofthe vacancy; and
(ii) the date on which the charity trustees or
their secretary
or clerk are informed
of the
appointment.
(e) The
person
appointed
need
not
be a
member
ofthe appointing
body,
(f) Atrustee appointed
by the appointing
body
has the same duty
under clause 9(1)as
the
other charity trustees
to act In the way
he or
she decides
in good faith would be
mostlike
tofurtherthe
ur osesofthe
CIO
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training oftrustees
N/A
The charity's organisatlonal Pare 1.51
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
N/A
Relationship with any related Pars 1.51
parties
Other

ame o ftrustees
holdin
g
title to proper
ty
be
longing
to the
cha
Trustee name Dates acted Ifnotforwnole ear
N/A

Funds held as cust odia n
tr
Descliption
ofthe assets
N/A
held
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe N/A
charity
on whose behalf
the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
char
's obacts
Details ofarrangements for N/A
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charit
s own assets

Plant & Motor Motor Fixtures & Fixtures & Computer Computer
Machinery Vehicles Fittings Equlpmant Total
Cost
As at 25 November 2020 f 14,914 f 200 f 1,876 f 16,990
Additions f 153 . f 1,171 f 3,840 f 5,164
As et 2S November 2021. 153 f 14,914 f 1,371 f 5,716 f 22,154
Depreciation
As at 25 November
Provided
during the
2020
period
f 38 f
f
8,622
1,573
f
f
50
330
f
f
1,085
1,158
f
f
9,757
3,099
As at 25 November 2021 f 38 f 10,1,95 f 380 f 2 243 f 12856
Net Book Value
As at 24 November 2021 f 115 f 4,719 f 991 f 3,47S f 9,29S
As at 24 November 2020 f 6,292 f 150 E 791 f 7,233

TURNOVER'
Sales f 14,877
Grants and Subsidies Received f 77,697
f 92,574
COSTOF SALES:
Training seminars and workshops 23,625
Subcontractor
costs
f 11,607 f 35,232
F 57,342
Administrative
Expenses:
Wages and Salaries 19,t82
Employers
Nf
f 373
Subcontractor
costs
f 38S
Staff expenses f 700
Travel and subsistence expenses f 697
Rent f 950
Repairs and Maintenance f S50
Cleaning f 628
Hire and leasing ofcomputer
Vehicle running costs
and other equipment f
f
775
365
Vehicle fuel costs E 672
Vehicle Insurance costs 928
Computer
software
costs E 216
Insurance E 1,303
Printing,
Postage and
stationery 670
Stationery f 98
Telecommunications and data costs f 3,810
Accountancy
Fees
1,390
Professional
Fees
114
Consultancy
Fees
21,795
Professional
Subscriptlons
40
sank charges 297
Charitable
donations
f 5,700
Other office costs f 2,389
Depreciation f 3,099
Sundries f S,049
f 72,175
NET DEFICfT -f 14,833