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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08615897 {England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1169279 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FOR AFRICAN FRENCH SPEAKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT LTD GM ACCOUNTANCY 472A BEARWOOD ROAD SM￿HwICK WEST MIDLANDS B66 4HA

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 TABLE OF CONTENT Page Trustees, annual report (incorporsting the director's report) Independent examiner's report to the trustees 24 Statement of financial actlvltles (including income and expendlture account) 26 Statement of flnanclal position 27 Notes to the financial statements 28 The followlng pages do not form part of the flnanclal statements. Detalled statement of flnanc1al activities 39 Notes to the detailed ststement of flnanclal activities 41 Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees. who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited Financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and administrative details Registered charlty name African French Speaking Community Support LTD Charlty registratlon number 1169279 Company reglstratlon number 08615897 Prlncipal offlcè and reglstered office St Phillps Centre Watt Street, Smethwick West Midlands B66 3DU United Kingdom The trustees Mr Jason Ndundula Mr Jacques Matensi- Kubanza Mr Gally Petelo Sakwanga Mrs. Simplice Odette Nkonge Mr. lan Cibanda Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Introduction This financlal year ending on 31st March 2024 has been very challenging for everyone in this country. The country is currently in the grip of the most severe cost of living crisis seen for decades. High inflation and sharply rising fuel bills are pushing more and more people Into poverty and hardship. Here are some of the key events and their effects: Cost of Llvlng Crlsis: The ongoing cost of living crisis has been one of the most severe in decades, characterized by high inflation, rising food prlces, and sharply increasing energy bllls. Many charities have had to shift their focus to provide immediate relief to those affected by poverty and financial hardshlp. Organizations have seen a surge in demand for food banks, emergency financial support, and housing assistance. 2. Energy Prica Increases.. The dramatic rise In energy prices has put additional strain on households and charilable organlzatlons allke. Charities have fac8d Increased operatlonal costs, while also needing to support a growing number of people struggllng to pay their utility bills. 3. Government Policy Changes: Various changes in government policies, including adjustments to welfare benefits and funding cuts for certain social servlces, have affected how charities operate and the level of support they can offer. Charities have had to adapt qulckly to these changes to contlnue supporting thelr beneficiaries effectively. 4. COVID-19 Pand8mlc Aftereffects: The lingering effacts of the COVID-19 pandemlc continued to influence charitable work. Many organlsatlons have had to address ongoing health Issues, mental health support, and the economlc fallout from the pandemlc. The need for digital servlces and remote support has remained high. 5. Ukraine Crlsls.. The war in Ukraine has had a ripple effect, with many UK- based charities extending their support to refugees and those affected by the conflict. This has included providing shelter. food. and other essential services, both locally and through international partnerships, 6. Environmental Disasters: Events such as flooding and extreme weather conditions in parts of the UK have required immediate response from charities. These organizations have provided emergency relief, rebuilding efforts, and support for affected communities. Godfroy Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's R8POrt) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 7. Public Awareness and Fundraising Challenges: With economic hardshlp affecting many, fundraising has become more challenging. Charities have had to innovate with virtual events, social media campaigns, and other methods to maintain funding levels while public donations have generally decreased. 8. Royal Events: The Coronation of Klng Charles111 in May 2023 was a significant national event that brought communities together and provided opportunities for charities to engage with the public, raise awareness, and fundraise. 9. Mental Health Crisls: The mental health of the population has Continued to be a major concern. with charities focusing on providing mental health support and counselling seNices to cope with the increased demand. 10.Digltal Transformatlon: Charities have increaslngly tumed to digital platforms to provide services and engage with supporters. The ongolng digital transformation has required investment in technology and training to ensure that servlces are accessible and effectlve. These events have shaped the landscape of charitable work in the UK over the last flnancial year, highlightlng the resllience and adaptability of charitable organizatlons In the face of numerous challenges. The AFSCS has been among the organisations providing help and support mainly, but not excluslvely, to disadvantaged people from the French community Ilvlng in Birmlngham and the Black Country, as well as throughout the UK, thanks to our telephone drop-in service and our dlgital social media presence on Facebook and YouTube. Despite the rising cost of living, we strlved to respond to the multiple needs of our target groups and provide a range of events for celebratlon 8nd the promotion of important causes. Being part of the voluntary sector is so speclal, partlcularly when you see Ihe positive impact that our services and activities can have. Supporting so many vulnerable people has been truly wonderful. Annual Re ort umma for the Financial Year Endin 31st Mar h 2024 Throughout this flnancial year, our beneficiaries have received support through face- to-face interactions, ov8r the telephone. and via our social media channels (YouTube: UKFC TV and Facebook". www.facebook.comlafscsuk). We have continued to serve the French-speaklng community across Birmingham and the Black Country, as well as our local community in Smethwick, without any disruption. Our dedicated team at the drop-in centre has been instrumental in deliverlng these services. This team includes two permanent staff members, a Community Development Officer and a Community Welfare & Outreach Officer. Additionally. we have an ESOL Tutor. a Volunteer Outreach Worker. nine volunteers, and seven freelance staff members (music tutors and sports coaches) committed to providlng a range of services. Our trustees, staff, and volunteers have worked tirelessly to Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 enhance our service delivery and improve organizational operations. We have also delivered numerous community events and groups, activities as usual. Challen es and Determination Despite facing numerous challenges Ilke other organisations, we remained steadfast in our mission to dellver essential services to our beneficiaries and other vulnerable individuals in the local community. This report outlines the activities and services we provided during the financial year ending 31st March 2024, as well as Ihe financial overview prepared by our accountant following an independent examination. Financial Su ort and Ca aclt Buildin Our charlty has benefited from various funding sources, including core funding. Trustees express their special thanks to the Lloyds Bank Foundation and the Tudor Trust for their continuous support throughout the financial year. W& have also received numerous fundlng pots from other funders, which have been crucial in equlpplng trustees, management committee members, volunteers, and staff with enhanced skllls for running the organisation and providing resources to meet the needs of our beneflciarles. The capacity-building training has significantly improved our competitlveness in the thlrd sector. overnance and Futur Plans Our board now includes five trustees, wlth two additional members on the management committe8. These trustees are committed to continuing to deliver essential activities and services tailored to the needs of our primary target group and other community members. We urge local community members to join us as volunteers to support our beneficiaries and vulnerable residents. Financial Re ortln The trustees, who are also the directors of the charity underthe Companies Act 2006, present this report along with the financlal statements. The trustees have adhered to the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts per the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015). Thank you to all our supporters, funders. and the dedicated team who have made It possible to achieve our goals and support our community effectively. Company General Secretary JASON NDUNDULA Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (continued) Year endéd 31 March 2024 INCORPORATION The charitable company was Incorporated on 18 July 2013 and commenced trading on 1 April 2015. Independent examiner Godfrey Massa 472A BEARWOOD ROAD SMETHWICK WEST MIDLANDS ENGLAND B66 4HA Structure, governance, and management Governlng document The charlty Is controlled by Its governing document, a Memorandum of Association, and constitutes a Ilmlted company. limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The AFSCS is a charitable company Ilmlted by guarantee, Incorporated on 18 July 2013 (Company No. 8615897) and registered as a charlty on 12th February 2012 with Its prevlous charlty registration number (1145893). The charity has recently been awarded a new registration number as it has become a charitable company limited by Guarantee (Charity No. 1169279). The organisation was establlshed under 8 Memorandum and Articles of Association (Constitution} which established the objects and powers of the charltable organisation and is governed under its Articles of Association. The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charlty law and under the company's Articles are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, members of the Management Commlttee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting. Structure During this financia5 year ending on 31 March 2024, details of some trustees wer8 added into the Charity Commission and Companies House's accounts, for instance: Board of Trustees was strengthened by the appointment of three members after the resignation of the Treasurer. Upskilling Trustees through capacity-building training was adopted during this financial year and will carry on during the next financial year 8s well. Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Members of the Board of trustees were keen on attending our meetlngs during financial year, and the current structure of the board of Twstees is made up by the following.. Mr. Jacques Matensi-kubanza (Chair); Mr. Jason Ndundula (General Secretary), Mr. lan Cibanda (Vice-chair), Mrs. Slmplice Odette Nkonde-mbomba (Treasurer), and Mr. Gally Petelo Sangwanga (Project Monitoring). Mr. Fiston Muana Mputu (HR> and Miss Angela Gonsalves are part of the Management Committee. In addition, thanks to the ongoing capacity building support, some sub-committees have been set up for the management of our charity, for instance.. Financial Management and Fundraising; HR Policies. EDI and Legal., Marketing, Partnerships and Communication., Monitoring and Learnlng. and Service Plannlng. Three Steering groups are also part of the management of our organisation, for instance.. Older People., Children and Young People, and Social Media and Musical Instrument. Volunteers The AFSCS is a volunteer-led organisatlon, The charlty has got a Volunteers Policy, guiding us to recrult, train and support volunteers. Volunteers working with vulnerable groups (Chlldren, older people or disabled) are DBS checked. In total, the charity has benefited from the input of 9 volunleers (apart from members of th@ Board of trustees) supporting our target group to 8chleve their needs, they h8ve glven thelr free tlme to get involved in the running of a range of actlvltles as hlghllghted below In thls report. Without volunteers, input, the organisatlon couldn't survive. Since the Covid-19 crisis, our volunteers hav8 been proactive to support vulnerable families and older people wlth dropplng food stuffs, shopping, paying bills. toping up gas and electricity and making phone calls on their behalf. Objectlves and actlvltles We believe In a society where every household from African French background accesses support to overcome disadvantages and strive to lead a fulfilling life. The AFSCS exists to advan￿ the development and Integration of the African French speaking communities living in the UK and in French speaking African Countries through the promotion of civic responsibility, good citizenship, social empowerment support, guidance and a voice of influence for the communlties. Objectives and alms (1) The prevention and relief of financial hardship in people of African ethnic origin whose first language is French and who are residing in Africa or in England and Wales by provldlng or asslstlng In the provlslon of edu¢8tion, training, healthcare proJects and Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 all necessary support designed to enabl8 individuals to generate a sustsinable income and be self - sufficient. (2) The development of the capacity and skills of the socially and economically dlsadvantaged communitles of French speaking Africa so that they 8re better able to Identlfy and meet their own needs and participate more fully in society. (3> The relief and assistance of people who live in French speaking African Countries or who have been displaced from French speaking areas of Africa by natural disaster or catastrophe by the supply aid to such persons. We aim at: enabllng our members to Integrate as cltlzens; Improving spoken English and education stsndards,. improving health & wellbelng., enhancing training and Ilfelong learning. and promoting their employability. Our main aims, In Afrlca, will be to.. Relieve poverty and distress of disadvantaged people ' Promote human rights Respond to emergency situations by campaigning and collecting aids for people in distress In Afrlcan French countries ' Support local organisations, activities related to educatlon, agrlculture, health, women and chlldren's actlvltles ' Share the bread with the hungry, shelter the homeless poor, clothe the man who Is naked and give relief to the oppressed. Strateglc Report The following sectlons, hlghlightSng the achievements, performance and financial review, form the strategic report of the charity. Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnu•dJ Year ended 31 March 2024 Achievements, performance & Significant activitles The organisation provides a range of services and activities contributing to the public benefits as it is underpinned by the Equality and Diversity Policy. Although the organisation aims at targeting primarily people from the African French-speaking community, it doesn't discriminate against people in terms of accessing its services. The organisation is based in Soho & Victoria Ward, in Smethwick (Sandwell, West Midlands). In fact, Soho & Victoria ward is a very deprived neighbourhood, it is characterised by a relatively young and diverse population and suffers from multiple deprivation. We deliver face-to-face services mainly accessed by people living in Birmingham and the Black Country. In addition, we also deliver Drop-in telephone Service for customers who can't attend any appointment at our drop-in centre. Our Digital Social Media studio streams live shows to educate our beneficiaries throughout the UK. To demonstrate the public benefit achieved by our charity, we hereby present the services and activities delivered during the year ended on 31 st March 2024. During this financial year ending on 31st March 2024, most of our activities have been delivered on face-to-face basis either at our Drop-ln Centre, outreach or in a group setting. We have carried oul using our digital social media studio streaming several live shows on You Tube IUKFC TV) and Facebook. Our activities are evidenced through our Facebook page www.facebook.comlafscsuk). Muslc and Arts Music Tuition.. Partly funded by the Eveson Trust and The National Foundation l Youth Music, this initiative provides music education and opportunities for young people. Our music tuition program offers a variety of classes, including instrument lessons (guitar, keyboard, and drum), vocal training, and music theory. These classes not only develop musical skills but also foster creativity, discipline, and confidence among participants. The program is designed to be inclusive, catering to various skill levels and musical interests, and aims to inspire a lifelong appreciation for music. At least 36 young people have benefited from our music tuition scheme. Well-being and Support Services Chlldren and Young People {CYP) Well-being {Asylum Seeking CYP).. Supported by SCVO, this project focused on improving the mental health and well-being of young asylum seekers experiencing trauma. This program established a multi-agency partnership working between our charity (AFSCS}, Brushstrokes Community Project and Birmingham Centre of Arts Therapies {BCAT). The Open Mind Therapy Centre worked alongside Brushstrokes to provide counselling to CYP. BCAT was providing arts therapies in different schools in Sandwell. It aimed at helping young asylum Godfrey Massa 10

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) {witlnuFd) Year ended 31 March 2024 seekers cope with trauma. adapt to new envlronments. and build resilience. The program also includes workshops on stress management, cultural adjustment, and accessing local resources, ensuring that participants have comprehenslve support. Refugee & Asylum Seekers Support: Funded by Lloyds Bank Foundation, this initiative offers essential services to refugees and asylum seekers. Our support program provides legal assistance. housing support, language. classes, and integration activities. By addressing the immediate needs of refugees and asylum seekers, we help them build a foundation for a stable and self-sufficient life in the UK. The program also advocates for their rlghts and works to create a welcoming community environment. Beneficiaries of this program have also accessed other support provided by our charity and some were also referred to other agencies for more specialised support. Welfare Support.. PWC Foundation and CAF have both conlributed to general welfare support seNi¢es. Our welfare support programs include financial assistance, food distribution, and access to essential services. We provide one-on-one case management to help Individuals and families navigate complex systems, secure benefits, and access necessary resources. These programs aim to allevlate immediate hardship and promote long-term stability- Cost of Living Fund.. availab18 resources were used to help those affected by the rising cost of living. This fund provldes emergency financial assistance to cover essential expenses such as rent, utllitles, and groceries. The fund also supports flnancial literacy workshops, helplng beneficiaries manage their budgets and plan for the future. By addressing both Immediate and long-term needs, the fund aims to mltigate tha Impact of the cost-of-llving crisis on vulnerable populations. Youth and Communlty Actlvitiès Hollday Activities and Food (HAF): Funded by the Department for Educallon, vla SMBC, this scheme delivered the followlng activities.. football, netball, arts & carfts and muslc tultlon {keyboard. guitar and drum) for disadvantag8d children and young people in Sandwell. Youth Club: The Eveson Trust has funded activities aimed at engaging youth in positive ways. Our Youth Club offers a safe and supportive envlronment where young people can participate in recreational and educational activities. Programs include sports, arts and crafts, homework assistance, music tuitlon and leadership development. The Youth Club aims to promote social skills, teamwork, and personal growth among its members. Youth Activities: National Lottery Community Fund, through Millions Hours Fund. supported a variety of activities for young people. These activities range from outdoor sports, indoor sports and cultural excursions to skill-building workshops and Godfrey Massa 11

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report) (cotrJttnu¢dJ Year ended 31 March 2024 community service projects. By providing diverse and enriching experiences, the program helps young people develop new interests, build self-confidence, and contribute positively to their communities. Youth Employmènt Project: HPLC'S initiative to enhance youth employment opportunities. This project offers career counselllng, job search assistance, and vocational training to young people. It aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, providlng participants with the skills and support they need to secure meaningful work. The project also collaborates with local buslnesses to create internship and apprenticeshlp opportunities. Sciences Workshop: British Sciences Week has sponsored educatlonal workshops in science. These workshops are designed to spark curiosity and interest in STEM (Science, Technology. Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects. Activities include hands-on experiments. interactive presentations, and visits from guest speakers. The workshops aim to Insplre young people to pursue STEM careers and develop critlcal thinking skllls. Sandwell Publlc Health (SMBC) has provided support for Indlviduals recovering from substance misuse. In partnershlp with Cranstoun Sandwell, we assisted clients in their recovery journey from drugs and Slcohol by addressing welfare, beneflt, houslng, and debt Issues. Additionally, we offer employment support and organlse several football tournaments to promote physical activlty among our service users, helping to prevent relapse. Smethwlck Baptlst Church Drop-ln Scheme: We provide support and activities to group of vulnerable older people living in the Soho & Victoria Ward in Smethwick. Among the aclivities delivered during feature.. Arts & crafts, Gentle exercise (Extend), talks from different professional guests (such as scam awareness- diabeles awareness)., and welfare support. Talk & Walk session Is undertaken in Victoria Park before the Drop-ln session whlch takes place every Friday. In addltion, due to the rising cost of livlng, our Community Welfare & Oulreach Officer was very busy providing one-to-one support to older people in their homes across Birmingham and The Black Country. Budgeting support, financial capabillties, benefit checks, benefit applications. and support with applying for white goods. furnlture, and other individual funding were developed. Furthermore, support to this age group has been extended to other older people from our local community including those from other ethnic backgrounds. Almost, 175 older people received one-to-one support with a range of services as described above. Reducing isolatlon and loneliness among this age group was also promoted by our Befriending Service. Moreover, support with fuel poverty was extensively provided especially after one of our ch8rity's members achieved the Level 3 diploma in Energy Advice. Many older people are still benefiting with advice around energy efficiency. This project was supervised by John Mwanga. Godfrey Massa 12

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrectorfs Report) {¢on(lftued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Educational Support ESOL Programs: Several funders includlng Sandwell Consortium, Walsall MBC. Black Country Consortium, and Tudor Trust have supported English language programs for non-native speakers. These ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs provide language instruction at various levels. from beginner to advanced. The classes help participants improve their communication skills. which are essentlal for daily life, employment, and further education. The programs also offer cultural orientation sessions to help newcomers integrate Into the community. Employment and Tralnlng Employment Projects: Fundlng from The Edward Cadbury, HECF, and Walsall MBC have been Instrumental in running employment-related projects. These projects offer job readiness training, resume building, interview preparation, and job placement services. They aim to equip participants wlth the skills and confidence needed to secure employment. The projects also Include partnerships with local employers to create job opportunitles and support career advancement. We carried on delivering Employment support with funding received from the Harborne Parlsh Lands Charity targeting young people from one specific geographical area and from the Heart of England Community Foundalion targeting the general public. Furthermore, basic IT Skills lessons were also delivered as part of the employment support and many Jobseekers have tsken advantage to improve thelr skills and knowledge in basic digital skills. The scheme was supervised by Mr Jacques Matensl- kubanza. Anlicipatory Care Grant Project: funded by SCVO, this grant supports proactive health and social care planning for individuals with chronic conditions or complex needs. The program includes health assessments, care coordination, and personalised care plans. It aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life by addressing needs before they become emergencies. The project was designed to support frail and older people to avold unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions, Community and Social Activities Welcomlng Space: SCVO'S initiative to create a welcoming environment for all. The Welcoming Space project provides a safe and Inclusive community hub where people can access services, participate in activities, and build social connectlons. The space offers various programs such as language classes, arts & crafts. and support groups. It aims to foster a sense of belonging and community cohesion. The Welcoming space was held at the Smethwlck Baptist Church. Godfrey Mas¥a 13

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) {contlnu¢<lJ Year ended 31 March 2024 Women Activities: SCVO'S dedicated funding to support women's programs. These programs include health and wellness workshops, leadership development. and support groups. The activities aim to empower women. promote gender equality. and provide a platform for women to share their experiences and build supportive networks. King Charles 111 Event: Vislon 2030's contribution to a special event celebrating Klng Charles 111. This event brought the community together to celebrate and learn about the history and significance of the Royal Family. The celebration included cultural performances, educational presentations, and interactive activities for all ages. It provlded an opportunity for community engagement and cultural exchange. Itwas held at the Windmill Community Centre in Smethwick. Sport and Recreation Sport Activities: The Health Exchang8 has supported various sport-rel8ted activities. These activities promote physical health. teamwork, and social interaction. The Award Was provided to assist African French Speaking Community Support in financlng the provlslon of Sport England's 'Togelher Fund 2022,. This funding aimed to tackle inequalities in activity levels through working wlth its partners to reach those most in need. We delivered football opportunities at the Windmill Communlty Centre and at the Black Patch Park in Smethwick. Sport Equipment: Sported Foundation has provided funding for necessary sport equipment. This support ensures that our sport programs have the resources needed to run effectively. The equipment enhances the quality of our programs and allows participants to fully engage in physlcal activities. 28 members of our community accessed premi8rship game al the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC stadium on 251h February 2024 thanks to tickets donated by through Sported Foundation. Outreach and Floatlng Support Servlces Our scheme provided one-on-one support to vulnerable Indlviduals and familles across Birmingham and the Black Country. Much of thls support was delivered in the homes of our clients, thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers who frequently attended appointments. We offered a variety of services to our community members, including interpretation, information, advice on welfare matters, signposting, and assistance with finding training courses, volunteering opportunities, and university or higher education programs. Many families received help wlth applications for Universal Credit (UC) and other welfare benefits. Addltlonally, some vulnerable community members were supported during hospital stays with tasks such as maintaining their tenancies, managing their benefits. and Godfrey Massa 14

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Dlrectorfs Report) {cotrJtlnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2024 providing companionship. We saw an increase in the need for assistance with referrals to Social Services and occupational therapists throughout this financial year. John Givashi Mwanga supervised the Outreach Services, ensuring our team effectively met the needs of our community. Cora Funding Core Funding- Tudor Trust's support has been critical for the core operations of our organisation. Core funding covers essentlal operational costs such as staff salaries, Offi￿ rent, and administrative expenses. This support ensures that our organisation can maintain its infrastruclure and contlnue dellverlng high-quality services to the community. Drop-ln-centre As stated previously, our charity set up a new office in Smethwick High Street, which Is used as a Drop-ln Centre from where a range of activities will be delivered. In fact, our beneficiaries are now abl@ to book appointment for benefit matters, debt issues, housing issues, educatlon Issues 8nd other support provided on one-to-one basis. The centre does have a Training Room. equipped with 10 computers, which is hosting Digital skills training., employment support and other needs related to online activities. During this financia5 year ending In March 2023, apart from one-to-one support. the Drop-ln Centre has hosted the Englffish for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL Classes: Pre-entry. Entry 1, Entry 2 and entry 3 levels) funded by the Sandw611 Language Network and Sandwell Consortium. More than 45 students attended the lessons and progressed either into employment or formal college educatlon. Our Centre has been reglstered wilh The Ascentis Award body for English Courses (Entry 1 , 2 and 3) and Digital Skills for Business (Level 1 and Level 2). In addition, the Drop- In Centre does also host the employment support. English for work purpose and IT lessons. Furthermore, our Soclal Medla Studio and small Recording Studio are also based in this Drop-ln-centre. Moreover, our Music Tuition scheme (keyboard, Drum, guitar}, Supplementary Education and Homework Club are 8180 delivered at the Drop- In Centre. Some volunteers are directly Involved in the delivering some activities al the Cent￿. Almost 14 to 16 people recelve support each week with we.lfare matte.r.s, Income Generation Activities Addltionslly, some vulnerable community members were supported during hospital stays with tasks such as maintaining their tenancies, managing thelr benefits, andThe trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited Financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Our organisation is striving to undertake some activities for generating an income for furthering our charitable activities. We are currently running a musical instrument business (Afscs Music System). The demand for our musical equipment has slightly increased during this financial year and our young people have been very grateful for this powerful equipment. Our Music Tuition scheme is also delivered for young people to take over the management of our musical instNment and make it a proper buslness. Godfrey Massa 15

African French Speaklng Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) {cDnlrnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 In addition, we also hire our digital studio for people from outside of our organisalion as well as our Training Room. This scheme is overseen by Jacques Matensi-kubanza. Community Events Our charity was also involved in delivering the British Sciences Week, and the celebration of the King Charles Ill's coronatlon. Thanks to a funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we delivered youth concerts, which attracted more than 100 people. Modern music and storytelllng were among performances offered during those events. Recording Studio A small recordlng studlo has been set up, it is designed to promote our youth activities to get involved into positive activities. The studio is also designed to engage young people by diverting them from gettlng involved into gang cultur8, drugs and anti-social behaviours. The recording studio welcome young people to record eithergospel muslc or profane music. Many youth bands have used the studlo to record their songs during this flnancial year. Internatlonal Development The AFSCS 58 looking to invest more time and resources to raise fundlng for international developm&nt and support to the most vulnerable communities in French- speaking countries In Africa. We have supported Ihe FATEB Academy (Teaching Beyond) Kinshasa {Democrati¢ Republlc of Congo) with musical equlpment designed to provide quality music education to children and young people from very poor background families. We will do more during this to send more equipment with the intention of re8ching as many young people as possible to fulfill their ambitions. Acknowledgements We extend our heartfelt gratitude lo all our funders for thelr generous support and commitment to our mission. Their contributions have enabled us to continue delivering vital services and making a positive impact in the community. We look forward to maintaining and strengthening these partnerships in the future. General Assembly Meetlng Our General Assembly Meeting was held on 2210812024. After a brief report of last year activities, members of the Board of Trustees approved the annual report for the year ending on 31st March 2024 and congratulated the Management Commlttee for their achievement. Members discussed about different activities to be developed for the following financial year 2024-2025. Members approved the idea of adding one more object to the constitution related to the conservation and preservation of the Godfrey Massa 16

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report) (conlAnu¢d) Year ended 31 March 2024 environment. Members encouraged the Management Committee to bring in more training courses opportunities to improve beneflciaries, skills, promote their employability and support vulnerable families during this tough time of rising cost of living. They also requested more provision for young people and older people activities as well. Participants congratulated the older Board of Trustees and the Management Committee for their big achievement of running our Drop-ln Centre, for the fifth consecutive year, dedicated to supporting beneficiaries with a range of services and actlvitles. The dlfferencè our ro'ects have made lo our beneflclarles Thanks to the support from PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers) company. our charity has been using "Salesforce" application for managing customers, journey. This CRM system is making easy for us to trace each customer's journey and plck the outcome achieved for 8ach intervention. In fact, we do use several techniques in order to galher evidence about the difference our adivities are making in the lives of participants or to the local community. In fact, we have been using the following techniques.. Recognising and Recording Progress and Achlevement (RARPAJ tool, survey through questionnaire., distribute feedback forms,. conduct interviews. case studies and observatlon about participants, progress. Due to poor level of English language and lack of Ilteracy amongst some particlpants, we quite often conduct intervlews, case studles and observation, Children and Young People's actlvltles Feedback from some young people has revealed an increased access to online learning with materials from schools and our own learning materials (Conquer maths and IXL). Chlldren and young people's mental health conditions have improved as well. Improved commitment of young people into posltive activities. such as: sport and music. In additlon, numerous young people have accessed our supplementary education and homework club delivered every Saturday at our Drop-in Centre. This support has enabled participants to Improve their skills in Maths and Eriglish and work hard for their studies. Their school attainment has increased as well. Young people have also revealed that they have been positively impacted by British Sclences week event, as some of them have chosen to undertake STEM related studies, others would Ilke to engage into construction apprenticeship. Furthermore, the guided visit conducted to PWC company has also inspired many young people from our community. who would like to join the schemes promoted by this company. Moreover, sport activities, music tultion and holiday schemes have made a huge difference in the lives of young people. Some of them declared having improved their mental health, enjoying getting together and have prevented them from engaging into youth anti-social behaviours and gang culture. Godfrey Massa 17

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report) {eontlnu•dJ Year ended 31 March 2024 Adults and families. activiti88 During this financial year, our charity has supported numerous families with maximising their income through securing individual funding, furniture and household appliances. Our support has relived the burden of numerous families, adults and older people facing the rising cost of living and fuel poverty. Our Outreach programme has had a positive impact on the lives of many older people, especially in relation with fuel poverty and energy efficiency advice. Digital and IT lessons have improved capacities of some adults to go online and become digitally literate. The expected outcomes related to: Improved ability of using social media (skype, WhatsApp, messenger, Face bookl,. reduced isolation and loneliness among members of thls group; improved mental health conditions and well-being: increased bondlng and bridging relatlonship with others,. and Increased opportunities to learn what is going on In the community. Our activities have improved beneficlarles, mental health, reduced their isolation and prornpted them to lead a healthy Ilfe. Improved Social and physlcal actlvities for older people through their commitment to our gentle fitness scheme. Improved English language (speaking, listenlng and writing) has helped many customers to progre55 in their Studies or access pald employment. Some women who attended some tralnings have progressed into employment, others have set up their own businesses as self-employed. Drop In Centre Thanks to our staffs, many families (at least 213) have benefited from grants, furniture and white goods offered by some charltable trusts. Many customers have aGcessed one-to-one support with debt issues, benefit issues, housing issues and employment support. Digital and It skills, English lessons (accredited English lessons.. Entry 1, 2 and 3) have also been provid8d at the centre. The Centre offers opportunitles to broadc.ast programmp..g onllnp. via Face.book and You Tube. Many people were informed about the census and did complete it. In addition, our campaign about the Covid-19 vaccination has convinced many members of the BME communities to go forward for receiving their vaccine. Young people artistic talents are also promoted via our music studio facility. Numerous women have been upskilled by attending some tralnlng in our training room. Internatlonal Development At least 30 young people from the FATEB Academy (Teaching Beyond} Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo} are accessing good quality music education thanks to musical equipment provided by our charity. Feedback from the Principal of this education setting stated that many other pupils are interested In learning to play musical instruments as part of their curriculum. Godfrey Massa 18

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) {contiAuwlJ Year ended 31 March 2024 R8 ardin some unex ected outcomes One adult man from the French-speaking community in Birmingham was supported with his immigration case via our partner and was granted Live to Remain in thls country. He is currently looking for job. In addition, our Team has provided useful housing advice to 5 famllles, preventing them from making themselves intentionally homeless due to bad advice. These families were advised to follow the formal evection procedure with their private landlords. At the end of the process. all the three families have been successful with their homeless applications with some local councils. Furthermore, many customers from the Recovery Project, funded by the Public Health Sandwell were prevented from actions taken by Baillff Companies. We intervened to advocate on their behalf and set up a repayment plans. One more older people was referred to fhe Baron Davenport's charity for the twice yearly grant. Publlc Beneflt and Social Investments The AFSCS Is bound by the Equal Opportunltles Policy. therefore we deliver our activities and services for members of the public and we don't discriminate against anyone on the ground of faith, ethnlc background, 8ge, disability, sex, sexual or PDlitlcal orientation. The AFSCS has invested a lot in setting up the Social Medla Studio. This facility can also be used by other org8nisatlons In order to promote their activities or dellver important information to the publlc. In addition. funding from DINN Enterprise has enabled us to purchase more musical instrument for live performances. The klt Is hired below the market prlce for mainly social events designed to reduce Isolatlon, promote youth's musical talents and social cohesion. Income generated from the hire of the muslcal Instrument is reinvested Into other charitable activities. Furthermore, worklng In partnership with Sandwell Consortium has supported many customers from dlfferent ethnic backgrounds to access English and digital skills lessons, As our Drop-ln centre is located on High Street, many people passing by do turn up to seek support with various Issues, and our door is open to anyone in need of our support. Moreover, ourcharity has also been supporting many people from diverse ethnic and faith backgrounds in relation with promoting our EDI policy. Plans for future eriod We are planning to amend our constitution during our next AGM, so we could open up to indigenous people and include some objects around environmental actions against climate change and global warming. In this perspective, we are also plannlng to open our first international Office in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, aftersucceeding lo get our Centre recognised by the Ascentis Award Body. we would like to promote our EnglSsh for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and IT courses. We are also planning to add more lessons in our portfolio and get recognition from another award body which could offer us opportunities to deliver Level 3 courses. We would like also to get reglstered for delivering a range of training designed lo upskill Godfrey Massa 19

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) {GonflnuodJ Year ended 31 March 2024 our beneficiaries. As suggested by the older people steering group, support will be provided for this group by reducing their isolation and helping them to engage In communlty well-belng projects. CONCLUSION Our charity has delivered a range of seNices during this financial year ending on 318¢ March 2024. We managed to keep our ￿0 officers in function, one on full time basis and the second on part time basis. Freelance sessional workers were also recruited to deliver the following activitles: Netball, Keyboard, Drum, Guitar, Healthy cooking sesslons and Arts & crafts. Customer satisfaction surveys, undertaken after the completion of each project, and feedback collected from our service users attendlng our Drop-ln Centre have been very positive and encouraging so far. Service users are asking more activities according to their needs and would like to see the charlty recruit more staffs for its effectlveness. The Board of Trustees of the AFSCS would Ilke to thank all our funders (The Ev8son Trust, The National Lottery Community Funds, The Sheldon Trust, Sport England, The Lloyds Bank Foundatlon, The Tudor Trust, People Postcode Lottery, Th8 Henry Smith Charlty, Local Glvlng.com, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC), European Social Fund vla Walsall MBC, Sported Foundation, Baron Davenport's Charity, Sandwell Council of Voluntary Service (SCVO), The Asda Foundatlon, Birmingham City Council (BCC), The Heart of England Community Foundatlon, The National Foundation Youth Music, The Western Power Dlstrlbutlon, Glasspool Charity, Black Country Active, The Health Exchange, The Harborne Parish Lands Charity, Sandwell Consortlum, Baron Davenport's Charity and all the members of the public for the financi81 support provided for the delivery of our activities and services during the year ended on 31 March 2024, We also thank our supporters who have been donating to our charity through Localgiving.com. We are also grateful to all our volunteers who have been working very hard in order to meet our aims especially where the organisation is based in the Soho & Victoria Ward. We are also grateful to our network organisalions especially Brushstrokes Community Centre, the Migrant Voice, SCIPS, SCVO, Refugee Council, Friends & Neighbours Soho & Victoria CIC, Entraide Charity. Care Link, St Philip's Parish, Ileys Community Assoclation and all the families, children and young people involved into our activities. In terms of the profile and governance of our organisation, we are pleased to say that AFSCS has improved and is growing. We have expanded our openness to other organisations and network. Godfrey Massa 20

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) {eontlnu¢dJ Year ended 31 March 2024 DECLARATION Trustees, and Members of the Management Committee declare that they have approved the report, regarding activities undertaken for the year ended on 31 March 2024, on Thursday 2210812024. Signed on behalf of the Management Committee: Jacques Matensl-kubanza Chair Jasim Ndundula Gen8ral Secretary REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 08615897 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charity number: 1169279 The trustees, annual report and the strategiG report were approved on 2210812024 and slgned on behalf of the board of trustees by: Mr J8¢qU*s Matensi- Kub)n¥ Tiusttè Godfrey Massa 21

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) {contlnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reportlng by Charlties: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governin document The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. REFEREN E AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Comp8ny number: 08615897 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number.. 1169279 Re Istered office St. Phlllp's Parish Centre Watt Street Smethwick West Mldlands B66 3DA Trustees J Mdtensl-Kubanz8, Truste8 lan Sibanda, Trustee J Ndundula, Trustee Simplice Odette Nkonge-mbomba, Trustee Petelo Gally Sakwanga, Trustee Inde endent Examiner GM Accountancy 472a Bearwood Road Smethwick West Midlands B66 4HA Godfrey Massa 22

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) I￿ntInued} Year ended 31 March 2024 Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on 2210812023 and signed on Its behalf by: Tru5r• Godfrey Massa 23

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of African French Speaking Community Support LTD Year ended 31 March 2024 Inde endent examiner's re ort to the trustees of African French eakin Communi Su ort Ltd 'the Com an I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024. Res onslbilities and basi ofre ort As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of th8 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companles Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied mys@If that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eliglble for Independent examinatlon, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carrled out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Sectlon 14515) (b) of the 2011 Act. Inde endent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examlnation giving me cause to believe., 1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as requlred by Sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act., or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records. or 3. The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of SeLlion 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts glve a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or 4. The accounts have not been prepared In accordance with the methods and prlnciples of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connectlon with the examination to whlch attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Godfrey Massa Certified Accountan GM Accountancy tLèV, Godfrey Massa 24

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of African French Speaking Communily Support LTD Year ended 31 March 2024 472a Bearwood Road Smethwick West Midlands B66 4HA li1.1,/ Lo Godfrey Massa 25

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financlal Activities (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 Restricted funds Total funds Total funds 2023 Unrestricled funds Note Income and endowments Donations and legacies 725 180.163 180.888 199,474 Total Income 725 180,163 180,888 199.474 Expendlture Expenditure on ¢haritsble a¢livities 144,055 144,054 155,176 Total expendltura 144.055 144,054 155,178 Net Sncome 725 36,108 36,834 44,298 Other recognlsed galns and lossés other gainslllos5es) user defined 1 other galnslllosses) user defined 2 137,500 12.073} 1108,4161 150,0001 1158,416} Not movoment In funds 1107,6911 113,8921 1121,5821 179.725 Reconclllatlon of tund8 Total funds brought forward 110.167 137,500 247,667 67,942 Total funds carrlod foThvard 2,476 123,608 126,084 247,667 The statement of financial actlvltles Includes all galns and losseg recognlsed In the year. All income and expenditure derive from conllnulng actlvllles. The notes on pages 28 to 37 forni part o1tho$è Flnanclal Stalèmènt$. Godfrey Massa 26

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Position 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Note Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets io 95,602 91,607 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 30,483 156,060 Net current assets 30,483 156,060 Total ag98tg less current Ilabllltles 126,085 247,667 Funds of the charlty Reslricled funds Unrestricted funds 123,608 2,476 181,798 65,869 Total ¢harlty fund$ 11 126,084 247,667 For the y8ar endlng 31 March 2024 the charlty was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Comp8nles Act 2006 relatlng to small companies. Directors, responsibllities: The members have not requlred the company to obtain an audit of its Financial Statements for the year in questlon In accordance wlth sectlon 476; The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wllh the requlrements of the Act wlth respect to 8ccounting records and the preparation of Flnanclal Statements. These Flnancial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions appllcable to companles subject to the small companies, regime. These Financial Statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 27 July 2020, and are signed on behalf of the board by= Mr J Matensl- Kubanza Trustee The notes on pages 28 to 37 form part of thèse Financial Ststemènts. Godfrey Massa 27

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 General information The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, reglstered In England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is St Philips Centre. Messenger Road, Smethwick, West Midlands. B66 3DU, United Kingdom. 2. Statement of compliance These Flnanclal Statements have been prepared in Compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reportlng Standard appllcable In the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the 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 IFRS 102) {Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. 3. Accountlng pollcles Basls of preparatlon The Fln8ncial Statements have been prep8red on the historical cost basis, as modifled by the revaluation of certaln financial assets and liabilities and investment propertles measured at falr value through income or expendlture. The Financial Statements are prepared in sterling, whlch Is the functlonal currenGy of the entlty. Golng concern There are no material uncertainlies about the charlty's ablllty to continue. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charlty's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for partlcular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds. Godfrey Ma$sa 28

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Stataments (contlnuedj Year ended 31 March 2024 3. Accounting policies (continued) Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charlty; It Is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will fiow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of Income,. income from donations or grants 15 recognised when there is evldence of entitlement to th@ gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entltlement Is established. income from donated goods is measured at the falr value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably. in which case the value Is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilitles and seNic&s ar& recognlsed In the accounts when received if the value can be rellably measur8d. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised wlth the delivery of the contracted service. Thls is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for It to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted. Resources expended Expenditu￿ is recognised on an accruals basls as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, 8nd Is classlfied under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates: expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all ftjndraising activities, events. non-charitable trading activities. and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries. including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. Gtsdf￿Y Massa 29

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 other expenditure includ8s all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. Tangible assets Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less anyaccumulated depreciatlon and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An Increase in the carrylng amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised In other recognised gains and losses. unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease In the carrylng amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognlsed galns and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognlsed gains and losses on the statement of flnanclal activitles. Impairment of fixed assets A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prlor Smpairmenls are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the rocovorablo amount of an individual ap4JSOt, an 04) timatc is mado of tho rocovorablo amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash Inflows that18rgely independent of the cash Intlows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Srrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity ar8 assigned to those units. Godfrey Massa 30

Afrjcan French Speaking Communlty Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Financial instruments A financial asset or a financial Ilabillty Is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financlal Instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. Debt instruments ara subsequently measured at amortlS8d cost. Where investments In shares are publicly traded or thelr falr value can otherwlse be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fairvalue with changes in fair value recognised in Income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment. Other financlal Instruments. including derivatives, are Initlally recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or fInan￿d at a rate of interest thst Is not a mark8t rate, In which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments dlscounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt Instrument. Otherfinancial Instruments are subsequently measured at fair value. with any changes recognlsed In the statement of financial activltles, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship. Financlal assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objectlve evlden of impalrment, an impairment loss is recognised under the approprlate heading in the statement of financial activities in which the Inltial gain was recognised. For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and otherfinancial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed indlvldually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics. Any reversals of impaimient are recognised immediately, to the 8Xt@nt that the reversal does not result in a carrylng amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrylng amount would have been had the impairment not prevlously been recognised. 4. Limited by guarantee Godfrey Massa 31

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Donations and legacies Unre8tricted Fund8 Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Grants Local Giving Western Power Distribution Sandwell Forum Of Youth Voluntary Organlsatlon ISFVYO) The Sheldon Trust 8rlllsh Science Foundation Nallonal Lottary Community Fund Sandwell Consortlum Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ISMBCI Heart of England Community Foundation Music Instrument & Soclal Media Studio The Henry Smith Charlty Friends of The Elderly Eveson Trust Sported Foundallon Health Exchange The Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust European Social Fund Via Walsall MBC PWC Foundation 8IBck County Acllve The Nallonal Foundation- Youth Muslc Harborne Parlsh Lands Charity Lloyds Bank Foundallon The Tudor Trust Asda Foundallon 725 725 39.990 39,990 10,000 6,736 18,987 10,000 6,736 18,987 14,350 14,350 400 10.000 2,000 400 10,000 2.000 3,000 3,000 2.500 2,500 5,570 1,630 25.000 40.000 5,570 1,630 25,000 40,000 725 180,163 180,888 Godfrey Massa 32

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 5. Donations and legacies (contlnued) Total Funds 2023 Unrestricte Reslricted d Funds Funds Grants Local Giving Western Power Distrlbutlon Sandwell Forum Of Youth Voluntary Organisation {SFVVO) The Sheldon Trust British Science Foundation National Lottery Community Fund Sandwell Consortium Sandwell Metropolltan Borough Council (SMBC) Heart of England Community Foundatlon Music Instrument & Social Medla Studlo The Henry Smith Charity Friends of The Elderly Eveson Trust Sported Foundation Health Exchange The Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust European Soclal Fund Vla Walsall MBC PWC Foundatlon Black Country Actlve The National Foundatlon- Youth Music Harborne Parish Lands Charity Lloyds Bank Foundation The Tudor Trust Asda Foundation 9,950 9.950 5,000 885 500 8,771 5,000 885 500 8,771 23.154 5,000 9,300 1,710 300 10,000 500 20,325 23,154 5,000 9,300 1,710 300 10,000 500 20,325 19.144 5.000 3,600 26,748 3,737 2,250 43,100 500 19,144 5,000 3,600 26,748 3,737 2,250 43,100 500 199,474 199,474 Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type Restrictèd Total Restricted Totsl Funds Funds Fund5 2024 Funds 2023 Covid 19 Support Charitable Activities Funded by Thè Gèneral Fund and Hlre of Instruments Older People Scheme Sandwell Consortlum: ESOL Lessons British Science Week Event The Tudor Trust: Core Funding European Social Fund Via Walsall MBC Activities Funded by Harborne Parish Land Charlly PWC Foundation: Welfar6 Support The Souter Charitable Trust- Support for Orphans of Congo Young People Cooklng Skills.. ASDA Foundatlon Music Tuition, Sport.. Eveson Trust Basketball for Adults.. Black Country Active Queens Platinum Jubilee MusiG Tuition: The National Foundation Charitable Aclivltles Funded by Sandwell Metropolltan Borough Council ISMBCI Activities Funded By Sport England Employment Support Holiday Scheme Holiday Scheme: The Henry Smith Charily Football Project.. Sported Foundation White Good: Frlends of the Elderly Activity type 23 Football for Inactive Adults: Health Exchangelsported Foundation 22,416 22,416 2,250 2.250 4,450 4,450 4,000 9,950 4,000 9,950 5,066 5,066 14,000 200 35,480 14,000 200 35,480 27,480 27,480 18,944 18,944 1.630 1,500 1,630 1,500 3,500 5,000 3,500 5,000 2.000 2,000 390 390 110 32.163 110 32,163 21,533 21,533 975 7,628 975 7,628 5,560 5,560 15,730 15,730 39,370 39,370 9,386 9,386 330 880 330 880 1.710 1.710 1,800 400 1,464 1,800 400 1.463 300 300 1,636 1,636 144,055 144,054 155,176 155,176 Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Expenditure on charltable actlvltles by actlvity type Activities undertaken Total funds directly 2024 Total fund 2023 Covid 19 Support Charitable Aclivili8s Funded by The General Fund and Hire of Instrum8nts Older People Scheme Sandwell Consortium-. ESOL Lessons Brltlsh Sclence Week Evont The Tudor Trust.. Core Funding European Soclal Fund Via Walsall MBC Activkies Funded By Harborne Parish Land Charity PWC Foundatlon.. Welfare Support The Souter Charitable Tru8t- Support for Orphans of Congo Young People Cooking Skills- ASDA Foundatlon Music Tuillon, Sport: Eveson Trust Basketball for Adults.. Black Country Active Queens Platinum Jubilee Music Tuition: The National Foundatlon Charitable Aclivlties Funded by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Councll ISMBCI Acliville8 Funded by Sport England Employment Support Holiday Scheme Holiday Scheme.. The Henry Smllh Ch8rlty Football Proj8cl.' Sported Foundation While Good.. Friends of the Elderly Activity type 23 Football for Inactive Adults: Health Ex¢hangelSported Foundation 22.416 22.416 2,250 4.450 4.450 4,000 9,950 14.000 200 35.480 18.944 3.500 5,000 5,066 5,066 27.480 27.480 1,630 1.500 1,630 1,500 2,000 2,000 390 110 32,163 975 7,628 15,730 21,533 21,533 5,560 5,560 39,370 9,386 39,370 9,386 330 880 1,710 1,800 400 1.483 1,800 400 1,463 300 1,636 144.054 144,054 155,176 8. Staff costs The average head count of employees during the year was Nil (2023: Nil}. No employee recelved employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2023: Nil). 9. Trustee remuneratlon and expenses No Trustees wer8 paid during the financial year Godfrey Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guaranlee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 10. Tangible fixed assets Plant and machinery Equipfflent Total Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions 37,383 54,224 3.995 91,607 3,995 At 31 March 2024 37,383 58.219 95.602 DeprecSatlon At 1 Aprll 2023 and 31 March 2024 CaTrylng amount At 31 MarGh 2024 37,383 58,219 95,602 At 31 March 2023 37,383 54,224 91.607 11. Analysls of charltable funds Unrestrlcted funds At Gains and 31 March 20 losses At 1 Aprll 2023 Income Expendlture General funds UnreslriGled fund 2 - desc in alcs 231,268 725 231,993 1121.1011 1108.4161 (229,5171 110,167 725 {108.4181 2.476 At Gains and 31 March 20 losses 23 At 1 April 2022 Income Expenditure General funds Unrestricted fund 2 - desc in alcs 186,970 186.970 1119,0281 12,0731 1121,1011 67,942 12,0731 65,869 Godfrey Massa 36

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conttnuedj Year ended 31 March 2024 11. Analysls of charltable funds (continued) Restricted funds At Gains and 31 March 20 losses 24 At 1 April 2023 Income Expènditure Restricted Fund 1 desc in alcs Restricted Fund 2 - des¢ in alcs 137.600 180,163 1144.055) 173.608 150,0001 150,000) 137.500 180,163 1144,0551 150.0001 123,608 At Gains and 31 March 20 losses 23 At 1 Aprll 2022 Income Exp&ndlture Restrlcled Fund 1 das¢ in al¢s Rè$lri¢led Fund 2 - desc In alcs 199,474 1155.1761 137,500 181,798 199,474 1155,1761 137,500 181.798 Godfrey Massa 37

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Management Information Year ended 31 March 2024 The followlng pages do not form part of the flnanclal ststements. Godfrey Massa 38

African French Speaking Communlty Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Income and andowm•nts Donatlons and legacles Local Glving Western Power Dlstrlbutlon Sandwell Forum Of Youth Voluntary Organlsatlon {SFVYOI The Sheldon Trust British Science Foundation National Lollery Community Fund Sandwell Consortium Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ISMBCI Heart of England Community Foundation Music Instrument & Social Media Studio The Henry Smith Charity Frlends of The Elderly Eveson Trust Sported Foundallon Health Exch8nge The Edward C8dbury Charllable Trust European Social Fund Via Walsall MBC PWC Foundation Black Country Active Th¢ National Foundallon- Youth Muslc Harborne Parish Lands Charlty Lloyds Bank Foundation The Tudor Trust Asda Foundatlon 725 9.950 5.000 885 500 8,771 39,990 10,000 6.736 18.987 23,154 5,000 9,300 1,710 300 10,000 500 20,325 14.350 400 10,000 2,000 3.000 19,144 5.000 3,600 26.748 3.737 2,250 43,100 500 2,500 5,570 1,630 25,000 40.000 180,888 199,474 Total Incomo 180,888 199.474 Godfrey Massa 39

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Expendlture Expenditure on charitable aGtivities Wages and salarie9 Rent Other office Costs Refreshment and Snacks Volunteer Expenses Advertising Hlre of Venue Administrative Expenses Overheads 54.571 7.700 30.142 1.360 11.365 350 17,620 18.386 2.560 83,198 7,400 24,413 30 8,080 18,841 12.264 950 144,054 155,176 Total ¢xpondltur• 144,054 155.176 Net Incom 36,834 44,298 Godfrgy Massa 40

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Expendlture on charitable activitles Covid 19 Support Activities undertaken dlrèctly Wagesl Salaries Rent Sundry Expenses Volunteer Expenses Admlnistrative Expense8 Ov8rh8ads 11,500 1,500 2,356 2,670 1,830 2,560 1,000 250 1,000 22,416 2,250 Charltable Actlvltles Fundèd by Thg General Fund and Hlre os Instruments Actlvllles undertaken dlr8ctly Direct charitable acuvily 2 - wageslsalaries Sundry Expenses Volunteer Expenses Aévertlglng Hlre of Vanuè Admlnistrativ8 Exponses 3,000 800 700 350 600 2,000 600 400 4,450 4,000 Older People Scheme Actlvltles undertaken dlroctly Direct charitable aclivlly 3 wageslsalaries r&nl Direct charitable acllvlly 3 - other offlce costs Volunteer Exponses Hire Ofvenuo Admlnlstrative Expenses 4,686 1,000 1,800 480 1,160 824 9,950 Sandwell Con50rtium: ESOL Lessons Actlvlties undertaken dlr8CtIy Direct charitsble activity 4 wageslsalaries 2,000 9,900 Carried forward 2,000 9,900 Godfrey Massa 41

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financlal Actlvltles (contlnts¢d) Year ended 31 March 2024 Sundry Expenses Volunteer Expenses Hire of Venue Administrative Expenses 250 346 1,720 750 2,100 900 1,100 5,066 14,000 8rltlsh Scl•nco Wèèk Event A¢tlvltle5 und8rtaken directly Direct ch8rltable acllvlty 5 - other office costs Sesslon Worker Hire of Venue 80 30 go 200 Th• Tudorrrust: Cor8 Fundlng Actlvltiès undertaken directly Dlrecl charitable activity 6 - wag&sl$alari83 Direct charltable activity 6 - rent Direct charltable acllvlly 6 - other office costs Volunteer Expenses Administratlve Expenses 14,470 6,200 4,000 1,650 1,160 19,800 6,000 3,450 1,350 4,880 27,480 35,480 European Soclal Fund Vla Walsall MBC Activities undertaken dlrectly Direct charitable activity 7 - wagesls81arles Direct charitable activity 7 - other office cos18 Volunteer Expenses Administrative Expenses 10,838 6,000 480 1,626 18,944 Activiti85 Funded By Harborne Parish Land Charlty Activilies undertaken directly Direct charitable activity 8 - wageslsalaries Other office costs Volunteer Costs Hire Of Venue Admini8trative Expenses 670 260 300 1,600 345 430 750 375 400 1,630 3,500 PWC Foundation: Welfare Support Activities undertaken direcrfy W8geslSalaries Direct charitable activity 9 - rent 1.500 3.000 400 Godfrey Mas¥a 42

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (conllnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Dire¢t charitable activity 9 - other office costs 300 2024 (£) 2023 {£} Brought forward 1,500 3,700 Volunteer Expenses Adminlslratlve Expenses 600 700 1.500 5,000 The Souter Charltable Trust: Support for Orphans of Congo Activitles undertaken directly Direct charitable a¢tivlly 10 - other offiGe costs Volunteer Expenses Hire of Venue Admlnlslrative Expénses 300 300 90 1,700 2,000 390 Young People Cooklng Sklll$: ASDA Foundatlon Activlties undertaken dlrpGtIy Volunt88r Expenses Administrative Expenses 30 80 110 Muslc Tultlon,Sport.. Evèson Trust Activllles undertaken dlrectly Dire¢t ¢haritsble activity 12 - wageslsalaries Direct charitsble activity 12 - other offlce costs Volunt88r Expenses Hlre of Venue Adminislralive Expenses 7,172 8,550 1.785 2,520 1,506 15,874 3,360 1,820 10,109 1,000 21,533 32,163 Ba8ketball for Adults: Black Country Actlve Actlvities undertaken directly Direct charitsble activity 13 - wag8slsalaries olh&r office ¢ost8 Hire of VenLJ8 360 208 407 975 Qugens Platinum Jubllee Activiti85 undertaken dlrectly wageslsalaries other office costs Volunteer Expenses Hire of Venue 3.800 1,600 300 1,928 Godfrey Massa 43

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (coniintsed) Year ended 31 March 2024 7,628 Muslc Tultlon: The National Foundation Activities undertaken directly Direct charitable activity 15- wageslsalaries Direct charitable activity 15 other offSce costs Volunteer Expenses Hire of Venue Training 1,140 1,270 770 2,380 8,920 1,240 660 3,960 950 5,560 15,730 Charltable Actlvities Funded by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Councll (SMBCI Actlvltles undertaken dlrectly Direct charitsble acllvlty 16 - wageslgalarles Sundry Expenses Session Worker Fees Voluntary Expenses Hire of Venue Admlnlstratlv& Exp¢n$&$ 10,700 9,540 1,360 1,870 7,880 8,020 39,370 Actlvltles Funded By Sport England Actlvltles undertaken dlrectly Direct Gharilable activity 17 - wages18alarlg9 Direct charltable acllvlly 17 - other offlc8 cos18 Volunteer Expenses Hlre of Venu& Admlnlslratlve Expen$e$ 4.160 2,050 576 1,800 9,386 Employment Support Activltlgs und•rtak•n dlr•ctly L)Irecl charitable activity 18- wageslsalaries Direct charitable activity 18- other office costs Volunteer Expenses 120 150 60 330 Hollday Schemè Actlvltlés undertaken direclly Dlrect charitable aelivily 19 - other office costs Direcl ch8rllable aclivlty 19 - other type 4 Administralive Expenses 800 30 50 880 Holiday Scheme: The Henry Smlth Charlty Actlvities undertaken directly Godfréy Massa

African French Speaking Community Support LTD Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financlal Actlvltles {contlnued? Year ended 31 March 2024 Dire¢t charitable a¢livity 20- other offi¢e Gosls Volunteer Expense8 1,600 30 2024 {£} 2023 1£) Brought Forward 1,630 Admlnislratlve Expenses 80 1,710 Football Project: Sported Foundatlon Activities undertaken directly Direct charitabl8 activity 21 wageslsalari88 Direct charitable activity 21 oth8r offic8 costs Volunteer Expenses Hire of Venue 720 240 120 720 1.800 Whlte Good: Frlend8 of the Eldtrrly Activities undertaken dlrectly Direct charitable activity 22 - other office cos18 400 300 ActlvSty typè 23 Actlvltle$ undertaken dlroctly DI￿¢t charitsble aGtlvity 23 wageslsalaries Direct ¢haritsble aGtlvity 23 - other office costs Volunteer Expenses Adminstrative Expenses 539 426 278 220 1,463 Football for Inactlve Adults: Health Exchangalsportod FoundatSon Actlvltles undertsken dlrectly DireGI charitable activity 25 - wageslsalarfes Direct Gharilable activity 25 - other offlce costs Volunteer Expenses Hire ul V¥iiu¥ Admi8tralive Expenses 300 780 60 347 149 1,636 Expgndlture on charltable actlvltles 144,054 155,176 Godfrey Massa