TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT for Asaworta Community Support Association: For the Financial Period: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name: ACSA
Charity registration number: 2112198
Legal form: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Principal address:
200 Bravington Road, London W9
Trustees during the period:
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Mohamed S Mohmud ( Chair person )
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Ahmed Musa Omer (Treasurer)
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MUsa Mohammed Ali
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Mohammed O AM
The trustees were supported by a number of volunteers who assisted with the delivery of the charity’s activities and events.
2. Structure, Governance and Management
ACSA is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its constitution and managed by a board of trustees. The trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the charity, overseeing finances, and ensuring compliance with charity law and Charity Commission guidance.
Trustees met during the year as required to oversee activities, approve expenditure, and review operations. Governance and administration were carried out on a voluntary basis.
No trustee received remuneration, benefits, or honoraria during the period. The Treasurer managed day-to-day financial administration with trustee oversight of significant expenditure.
3. Objectives and Activities Charitable Objectives
The objectives of ACSA are to:
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Promote community cohesion and social wellbeing
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Support religious, cultural, and community-based activities
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Provide opportunities for community members to meet, share meals, and strengthen social ties
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. All activities were carried out in furtherance of the charity’s objectives and were open and accessible to the local community.
4. Review of Activities and Achievements
During the year, ACSA delivered religious, cultural, and community events aimed at strengthening social relationships and promoting inclusion. Key activities included:
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Eid al-Fitr Community Celebration (April 2024) – a community meal bringing families together in a welcoming setting.
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Eid al-Adha Community Gathering (June 2024) – a public event with affordable meals to encourage wide participation.
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Ramadan Iftar Event (March 2025) – a large iftar gathering, the most significant event of the year in terms of attendance and
cost.
- Community and Trustee Meetings – held to support governance, planning, and effective management.
The trustees consider that these activities successfully advanced the charity’s purposes and delivered clear public benefit.
5. Financial Review
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis , in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
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Total income: £1,557
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Total expenditure: £1912
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Net movement: Deficit of £355
The deficit reflects the cost of delivering subsidised community events to ensure accessibility and inclusivity. Expenditure was met from existing funds.
Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain modest reserves £5230 in savings accounts to ensure continuity of activities and to meet unforeseen costs. Despite the level of activity during the year, reserves were not reduced. The trustees will seek to rebuild reserves through improved fundraising, careful budgeting, and cost control.
7. Risk Management
The trustees have reviewed the main risks facing the charity, including financial sustainability and reliance on volunteers. Basic financial controls are in place, including oversight of expenditure, maintenance of records, and regular review of cash and bank balances.
8. Plans for the Future
In the coming year, the trustees plan to expand the charity’s activities by increasing health and welfare awareness within the community. ACSA also aims to engage young people and women in a wider range of social, educational, and community-based activities , supporting inclusion and long-term community development.
In the longer term, the trustees will explore options and opportunities to secure or develop a dedicated community centre . This would provide a stable base for the charity’s activities, reduce reliance on hired venues, and support the delivery of sustainable community services.
9. Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Charity Commission guidance.
10. Approval
This Trustees’ Annual Report was approved by the trustees of ACSA and signed on their behalf.
Date: 17/01 / 2026
Signed: Mohamad S Mohmud.
Name: Mohammed S Mohmud Position: Chairperson
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Asaworta Community Support Association 1166284
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/04/2021 31/03/2022
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 10,170 5,230 - 15,400 -
membership subscriptions 1,020 - - 1,020 -
Donations 263 - - 389 -
Total Eid Adha income 274 - - 274
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Sub total (Gross income for AR) 11,727 5,230 - 17,083 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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| Total receipts | 11,727 | 5,230 | - | 17,083 | - | ||||||
| A3 Payments | |||||||||||
| Eid Fitir Party | |||||||||||
| 445 | - | - | 445 | - | |||||||
| Eid Adha Party | |||||||||||
| 391 | - | - | 391 | - | |||||||
| community meetings | |||||||||||
| 131 | - | - | 131 | - | |||||||
| Ramadan Iftar | |||||||||||
| 695 | - | - | 695 | - | |||||||
| Hall Hire for community events. | |||||||||||
| 250 | - | - | 250 | - | |||||||
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| Sub total | |||||||||||
| 1,912 | - | - | 1,912 | - |
| A4 Asset and investment | A4 Asset and investment | |||||||||||||
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| purchases, (see table) | ||||||||||||||
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| Total | payments | 1,912 | - | - | 1,912 | - |
| Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
9,815 | 5,230 | - | 5,006 | - | ||||
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| 9,815 | 5,230 | - | 15,045 | - |