Registered number: CE006255 Charity number: 1166556
DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
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| Trustees' Report | 1 - 3 | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | |
| Balance Sheet | 5 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 - 12 |
DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the DVA Bright Futures for the 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The purpose of the charity is to relieve the needs of people who have been victims of conflict from any source, for public benefit, relieving suffering, poverty, distress to build maintaining social cohesion & trust within our communities, in particular; providing advice, guidance, meditation, counselling, work experience, job placements for unemployed victims helping with recovery
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
b. Strategies for achieving objectives
DVA Bright Futures will reduce poverty by providing grants and assistance to those in need. DVA Bright Futures will continue advance humanity by creating awareness of social injustice.
c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
DVA Bright Futures has created public awareness of social injustice which has helped those impacted by poverty, suffering, distress and all types of conflict.
d. Main activities undertaken to further the Company's purposes for the public benefit
DVA Bright Futures has supplied funds to those impacted by poverty by supporting education programmes and helping in others in need. In addition, DVA Bright Futures helps those who been victims of conflict by providing support.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the Company
DVA Bright Futures has supported those in need in Thailand through grants which have helped underprivileged children to access education. DVA Bright Futures has helped all victims of terrorism and conflict by providing support and counselling.
In addition, DVA Bright Futures ensures every year that all our service users who suffered with mental health condition receive a special pocket organiser to improve their wellbeing.
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DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
DVA Bright Futures is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Trust deed.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
Reference and administrative details of the Company, its trustees and advisers
Jonathan Ganesh Daoud Omar Aden Stephen Joseph Alpek
Company registered number CE006255 Charity registered number 1166556 Registered office Room 101 Davenport House 16 Pepper Street London E14 9RP Accountants Deacons Chartered Accountants The Stables Shipton Bridge Farm Widdington Saffon Walden Essex CB11 3SU
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DVA BRIGHT FUTURES (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Jonathan Ganesh
Date: 28 May 2025
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DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Investments 4 Total income Expenditure on: Other expenditure 6 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 2,350 333 2,683 2,234 2,234 449 27,397 449 27,846 |
Total funds 2024 £ 2,350 333 2,683 2,234 2,234 449 27,397 449 27,846 |
Total funds 2023 £ 16,396 187 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,583 | |||
| 1,530 | |||
| 1,530 | |||
| 15,053 | |||
| 12,344 15,053 |
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| 27,397 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 6 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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DVA BRIGHT FUTURES (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: CE006255
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
| Note Fixed assets Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 11 Unrestricted funds 11 Total funds |
28,836 28,836 (990) |
2024 £ - 27,846 27,846 27,846 27,846 - 27,846 27,846 |
28,387 28,387 (990) |
2023 £ |
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| - 27,397 |
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| 27,397 | ||||
| 27,397 | ||||
| 27,397 | ||||
| - 27,397 |
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| 27,397 |
The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Jonathan Ganesh
Date: 28 May 2025
The notes on pages 6 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1. General information
The entity is a private company limited by guarantee. The members of the comapny are the trustees and directors named on the Trustees' Report. The registered office is Room 101, Davenport House, 16 Pepper Street, London, E14 9RP.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
DVA Bright Futures meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Company has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Company, can be reliably measured.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.3 Expenditure (continued)
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.6 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
2.7 Financial instruments
The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.8 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Donations 2,350 Legacies - 2,350 |
Total funds 2024 £ 2,350 - 2,350 |
Total funds 2023 £ 100 16,296 |
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| 16,396 |
| 4. Investment income Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Interest receivable 333 5. Analysis of grants |
Total funds 2024 £ 333 |
Total funds 2023 £ 187 |
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| Grants, Direct costs - Education Grants, Direct costs - Welfare Total 2023 |
Grants to Individuals 2024 £ - 250 250 400 |
Total funds 2024 £ - 250 250 400 |
Total funds 2023 £ 200 200 |
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| 400 | |||
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ General fund 1,984 Direct costs - Education - Direct costs - Welfare 250 2,234 |
Total 2024 £ 1,984 - 250 2,234 |
Total 2023 £ 1,130 200 200 |
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| 1,530 |
7. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Support costs Direct costs - Education Direct costs - Welfare Total 2023 |
Grant funding of activities 2024 £ - - 250 250 400 |
Support costs 2024 £ 1,984 - - 1,984 1,130 |
Total funds 2024 £ 1,984 - 250 2,234 1,530 |
Total funds 2023 £ 1,130 200 200 |
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| 1,530 | ||||
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DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs
| Rent Accountancy Printing & Stationery |
Activities 2024 £ 732 990 262 1,984 |
Total funds 2024 £ 732 990 262 1,984 |
Total funds 2023 £ - 990 140 |
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| 1,130 |
8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 August 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .
9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Accruals and deferred income Financial instruments Financial assets Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure |
2024 £ 990 2024 £ 28,836 |
2023 £ 990 |
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| 2023 £ 28,387 |
10. Financial instruments
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DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
11. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds Reserves Unallocated amounts Statement of funds - prior year Unrestricted funds Designated Funds - all funds |
Balance at 1 September 2023 £ 27,397 - 27,397 Balance at 1 September 2022 £ 12,344 |
Income £ - 2,683 2,683 Income £ 16,583 |
Expenditure £ - (2,234) (2,234) Expenditure £ (1,530) |
Balance at 31 August 2024 £ 27,397 449 |
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| 27,846 | ||||
| Balance at 31 August 2023 £ 27,397 |
12. Summary of funds
| Summary of funds | ||||
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| Summary of funds - current year | ||||
| Balance at 1 | Balance at | |||
| September | 31 August | |||
| 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 27,397 | 2,683 | (2,234) | 27,846 |
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DVA BRIGHT FUTURES
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
12. Summary of funds (continued) Summary of funds - prior year
| Balance at 1 September 2022 £ Designated funds 12,344 13. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current period |
Income £ 16,583 |
Expenditure £ (1,530) |
Balance at 31 August 2023 £ 27,397 |
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| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Current assets 28,836 Creditors due within one year (990) Total 27,846 Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Current assets 28,387 Creditors due within one year (990) Total 27,397 |
Total funds 2024 £ 28,836 (990) |
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| 27,846 | |
| Total funds 2023 £ 28,387 (990) |
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| 27,397 |
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