Asaworta Community Support Association (ACSA)
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31 March 2024
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charity for the period 01/04/2021 to 31 March 2022.
Registered Charity Name : Asaworta Community Support Association-known as ACSA Charity Registration Number: 1166284200 BRAVINGTON ROAD, London, W9 3AP The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:
Mr Ahmed Musa Omer- Treasurer. Mr Mohammed O Adam Mr Mohamed S Mohmud- Chair Mr Musa Mohamed Ali Ms Hanan Mahmoud- resigned Ms Hanadi Ali- resigned
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The governing document is the Asaworta Community Support Association-ACSA- CIO Constitution adopted on in January 2016 which became recognised by the Charity Commission when the Charitable Incorporated Organisation was registered on 30 March 2016. The charity is run by the Trustees who are volunteers.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives for which ACSA charity was established are:
To further or benefit the horn of African British and all other residents in Westminster and surroundings in the inner city of London, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power:
to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE:
In planning for our activities in our trustee meetings, we have kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefits. The charity activities are open for disadvantaged people from diverse background in the inner city of London and surrounding boroughs, with focus on those originated from the Horn of Africa.
The charity's incoming resources exceeded its expenditure, and the Trustees are pleased with the results for the seven years of operation of the charity.
The Charity has successful organise social and cultural events. We organised Eid Fitir on 6 May 2023 at local hired centre and Eid-Adha on 1 July 2023 at Battersea Park. Both Eids are Muslim social event but open to local community. It is a time of joy and blessing for the children and families. We continue to run social clubs’ events for the elderly and isolated women in the community. The community centre provides local people with advice and support on ranges of issues welfare, health, housing and immigration.
Outcomes
- Fostering Unity and Connection
These events provide opportunities for community members to come together, creating a sense of belonging and solidarity. They help strengthen bonds among individuals, encouraging mutual support and collaboration.
- Preserving Cultural and Religious Heritage
Celebrating religious and social traditions helps preserve the unique identity of the community.
- It allows the transmission of cultural and spiritual values to younger generations, ensuring continuity and pride in their heritage. 3. Promoting Well-Being
Religious gatherings often provide spiritual support and a sense of purpose, while social events encourage relaxation and enjoyment. Both types of events contribute to mental and emotional well-being by reducing isolation and fostering joy.
- Encouraging Diversity and Inclusivity
These events showcase the richness of the community’s traditions, promoting understanding and respect among members and with the wider society.
- They offer a platform for dialogue and shared experiences, bridging generational and cultural gaps. 5. Building Community Resilience
Regular gatherings create a network of support, where members can share challenges and solutions. They strengthen the community’s capacity to address social and economic issues collectively.
- Empowering the Next Generation
Younger members gain exposure to their cultural and religious roots, fostering a strong sense of identity and pride. Events often provide opportunities for youth to take leadership roles, develop skills, and connect with mentors. Religious and social events are more than just gatherings; they are a cornerstone of community building, offering lasting benefits to individuals and the collective.
- Reduced Social Isolation: The club provides a welcoming space where members can connect with others, fostering friendships and combating loneliness.
The source of funding our current social activities and social clubs are members’ subscriptions and donations.
Public Benefits:
The charity’s activities provided benefits to the public.
We as trustees have complied with charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The key objective for ACSA remains to acquire a community centre. However, the trustees has yet to secure financial assistance towards that goal. The Trustees intend to continue working with statutory, local partners and the community members to raise enough funds to establish or secure the establishment of a community to promote the charity’s set objects. The Trustees have agreed a policy to maintain a level of reserves towards buying or leasing a community centre in order to run the objects of this charitable community for the public interest. They are also conscious of their responsibilities and monitor the level of funding to ensure the charity can meet its liabilities
RESPONSABILITES OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable organisation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the organisation and hence taking steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Trustees Induction and Training
The plan is to increase the number of trustees to seven. So they will be spaces for two more trustees to join in summer. There will be refresher training to all trustees and tailor-made induction for the new trustee to improve the capacity of our charity.
Risk Management
The Committee continues to consider potential organisational, operational, financial and administrative/systems risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that systems and strategies are in place to minimise those risks. Code of conduct document will be introduced for trustees and volunteers.
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Mr Mohamed S Mohmud
Chair of Trustees MsMohmud
Date : 31 March 2025
Asaworta Community Support Association 1166284 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/04/2023 31/03/2024 To from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ £ £ A1 Receipts
| C/F bank | 10,552 | 5,048 | - | 15,600 | - | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership subscriptions | 1,740 | - | - | 1,740 | - | |||||
| Donations | 438 | - | 438 | - | ||||||
| - | ||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Sub total(Gross income for | ||||||||||
| AR) | 12,730 | 5,048 | - | 17,778 | - |
| A2 Asset and investment | ||||||||||||||||||
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| sales, (see table). | ||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Sub total | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| 12,73 | 5,04 | 17,7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total receipts | 0 | 8 | - | 78 | - | |||||||||||||
| A3 Payments | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of Eid Fitir Party including hall hire | ||||||||||||||||||
| 759 | - | - | 759 | - | ||||||||||||||
| cost of Eid Adha festival | ||||||||||||||||||
| 865 | - | - | 865 | - | ||||||||||||||
| Hall hires for social clubs and community | ||||||||||||||||||
| meetings | 720 | - | - | 720 | - | |||||||||||||
| Bank charges |
| 61 | - | - | 61 | - | |||||
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| Refreshments for the social clubs and meetings |
107 | - | - | 107 | - | ||||
| miscellaneous | 48 | - | - | 48 | - | ||||
| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - | |||||||||
| Sub total | 2,560 | - | - | 2,560 | - |
| A4 Asset and investment | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| purchases,(see table) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Sub total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Total payments | 0 |
2,56 | - | - | 0 |
2,56 | - | |||||||||||||
| Net of receipts/(payments) | 10,17 | 5,04 | 5,00 | |||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 8 | - | 6 | - | ||||||||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash funds this year end | 10,17 | 5,04 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 8 | - | 15,218 | - |