## **Black Health Forum**
## **Trustee Report for the year ended 31[st] March 2024**
## **Administrative Details of the Charity and its Trustees**
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were:
**Name Position** Lorna James Interim Chair Barbara Clayton Interim Vice Chair Sandra Brown Secretary Gary Serrant Treasurer Karl Hamilton Adam Deacon Lucillia Grayston
**Charity number 1169605 Registered in England and Wales**
Registered address
C/o Dominica Association
10 Worthington Street
Bradford
BD8 8ET
## **Governance Structure and Management**
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) formed on 20 May 2016 and is governed by a constitution.
## **Objectivities and Activities**
## **The Charity’s Objects**
- (1) The promotion, protection and preservation of the good health both mental and physical of the inhabitants of Bradford and District, that of members of black and minoritised communities in the district of Bradford.
- (2) The relief of sickness of the aged, of young people and of other persons in the Metropolitan District of Bradford City.
- (3) To promote research on relevant African/African-Caribbean Health and well being needs, which will influence the delivery of services to the communities in the Bradford District.
## **Public Benefit Statement**
To set the charity’s objectives and plan activities, we have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit for addressing improvement of health, access to services and advancement of education for the inhabitants of the Bradford District and the African and African Caribbean communities.
## **The Charity’s Main Activities**
Performance and achievements
The charity’s main activities during the period of the Report.
The Black Health Forum provides a wide range of activities and services which supports health and wellbeing and promotes education. These include:
- A monthly African and African Caribbean Wellbeing café which delivers health and wellbeing activities for older people monthly. This contributes to reducing loneliness and isolation and help the elders to live independent, healthy, happy lives.
- Weekly exercise sessions are provided online and in person.
- We have recently started to form partnership with local schools in the area so that the elderly and school children can have a better understanding of each other and learn together.
- In contributing to research, a Health Needs Assessment was carried out with Public Health Bradford to identify inequalities in health among the black and minoritised communities in Bradford District. This resulted in a positive outcome where funding was made available for community organisations to carry out projects to address the issues identified.
- We have worked collaboratively with the Institute of Health Research cofacilitating focus groups to ascertain the quality of care given to black and minoritised communities during end-of-life care.
- Members of the BHF African and African Caribbean Wellbeing café (AACWC) participated in a Research Project proposal about dementia prevention. This resulted in funding being allocated to carry out further research in this area.
- During the 75[th] Windrush celebrations, the African Caribbean elders shared their first and second Windrush Generation memories which were captured and made into an exhibition which was exhibited and appreciated.
- The BHF became a partner of Good Things Foundation, a charitable organisation which supplies SIM cards and devices to organisations to distribute members on low income so they can stay connected and access vital services.
- The BHF was awarded funding from Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership to deliver a Black Women’s Health in Pregnancy project. The project ended in October, and we are still awaiting the release of the report.
- Funding was obtained from Wellsprings Together for the development of the BHF. This was carried out successfully.
- Funding was also obtained from Lottery Heritage Awards for All to recruit a community development worker this is ongoing
- The BHF in partnership with the Dominica Association implemented ‘De Man Dem Health Club’ to tackle health problems in men but particularly black men.
Over the year we have made great strides toward achieving our main objectives. Our team has worked hard to, help reduce health equalities among the black communities and provide services that enables older people in the Bradford District to live happy healthy lives. We have also collaborated with community partners in participating in research education and training.
The Black Health Forum has an excellent team of trustees and trained volunteers who have been instrumental in providing the support needed to deliver a high-quality service to our communities. Thanks to all members of the Black Health Forum’s team for their dedication and hard work in providing these services. As a community organisation, we will continue to work hard for the benefit of the descendants of Bradford, and we look forward to continuing to be achieving our goals in the future.
Lorna James
Interim Chairperson.
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford)**
## **Charity Number 1169605**
## **Financial Statements**
**For the year ended 31 March 2024**
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford)**
## **Charity Number 1169605**
## **Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024**
|Contents|Page||
|---|---|---|
|Examiner`s Report||1|
|Statement of Financial Activities||2|
|Balance Sheet||3|
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford)**
## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Black Health Forum (Bradford)**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Black Health Forum (Bradford). For the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on the attached pages.
## **Responsibilities and basis of the Report**
As the charity Trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accorda the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity`s accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 201 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity C under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act
## **Independent Examiner`s Statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in conn with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.
1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as requested by the Section 130 of the Act o 2) the accounts do not accord with those records, or
3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of acc set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the ac give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this respect in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Marcia Marie Marczynski (CPAA) 3MMM Accountancy Services Ltd Unit 4a 30-34 Aire Street
Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 4HT
Signed ______________________________________________ Name Marcia Marie Marczynski CPAAMarcia Marie Marczynski (Jan 21, 2025 09:50 GMT)
## 21/01/2025
Date _______________________
**1**
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford) Charity Number 1169605**
## **Statement of Financial Activities**
|**Income From**
Grants & Donations
Project Contracts
Community Funds
Other Income
**Total Income**
**Expenditure**
Professional Fees
Project Costs
Volunteer Expenses
Room Hire Costs
Catering Costs
Excursions/Trips
Coach Hire
Training/Development
Equipment Costs
Performers Fees
Adminstritive Costs
Stationery/Printing
Uniforms
Gifts
Wellbeing Café
Christmas Event
**Total Expenditure**
Net Income
Fund Balance B/Fwd
**Closing Balance C/Fwd**|**2024**
**2024**
**2024**
**2023**
**Unrestricted Restricted Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
724
9032
9756
10937
0
22008
22008
0
0
10000
10000
0
575
0
575
672|
|---|---|
||**1299**
**41040**
**42339**
**11609**|
||0
0
0
500
0
15042
15042
5437
0
666
666
870
478
1580
2058
410
129
28
157
0
0
311
311
0
0
660
660
1150
0
66
66
0
0
1036
1036
1049
0
701
701
0
0
1023
1023
205
0
35
35
17
0
352
352
0
0
259
259
80
0
1372
1372
0
335
0
335
0|
||**942**
**23131**
**24073**
**9718**|
||357
17909
18266
1891
4593
12072
16665
14119
**4950**
**29981**
**34931**
**16010**|
**2**
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024**
||**2024**|**2024**|**2024**|**2023**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Unrestricted **|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Total**|
|**Current Assets**|||||
|Cash at Bank and In Hand|4688|30243|34931|16010|
|**Current Liabilities**|||||
|Falling due within one year|||||
|Creditors & Accruals|750|0|750|0|
|**Net Current Assets**|**3938**|**30243**|**34181**|**16010**|
|**Funds**|||||
|Unrestricted Funds|3938|0|3938|4593|
|Restricted Funds|0|30243|30243|11417|
|**Total Funds**|**3938**|**30243**|**34181**|**16010**|
21/01/2025
The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on ____________________________ Gary Serrant Signed _____________________________________ TrusteeGary Serrant (Jan 21, 2025 10:00 GMT)
Name ______________________________________ Gary Serrant
**3**
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford)**
## **Charity Number 1169605**
## **Financial Statements**
**For the year ended 31 March 2024**
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford)**
## **Charity Number 1169605**
## **Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024**
|Contents|Page||
|---|---|---|
|Examiner`s Report||1|
|Statement of Financial Activities||2|
|Balance Sheet||3|
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford)**
## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Black Health Forum (Bradford)**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Black Health Forum (Bradford). For the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on the attached pages.
## **Responsibilities and basis of the Report**
As the charity Trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accorda the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity`s accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 201 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity C under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act
## **Independent Examiner`s Statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in conn with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.
1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as requested by the Section 130 of the Act o 2) the accounts do not accord with those records, or
3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of acc set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the ac give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this respect in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Marcia Marie Marczynski (CPAA) 3MMM Accountancy Services Ltd Unit 4a 30-34 Aire Street
Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 4HT
Signed ______________________________________________ Name Marcia Marie Marczynski CPAAMarcia Marie Marczynski (Jan 21, 2025 09:50 GMT)
## 21/01/2025
Date _______________________
**1**
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford) Charity Number 1169605**
## **Statement of Financial Activities**
|**Income From**
Grants & Donations
Project Contracts
Community Funds
Other Income
**Total Income**
**Expenditure**
Professional Fees
Project Costs
Volunteer Expenses
Room Hire Costs
Catering Costs
Excursions/Trips
Coach Hire
Training/Development
Equipment Costs
Performers Fees
Adminstritive Costs
Stationery/Printing
Uniforms
Gifts
Wellbeing Café
Christmas Event
**Total Expenditure**
Net Income
Fund Balance B/Fwd
**Closing Balance C/Fwd**|**2024**
**2024**
**2024**
**2023**
**Unrestricted Restricted Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
724
9032
9756
10937
0
22008
22008
0
0
10000
10000
0
575
0
575
672|
|---|---|
||**1299**
**41040**
**42339**
**11609**|
||0
0
0
500
0
15042
15042
5437
0
666
666
870
478
1580
2058
410
129
28
157
0
0
311
311
0
0
660
660
1150
0
66
66
0
0
1036
1036
1049
0
701
701
0
0
1023
1023
205
0
35
35
17
0
352
352
0
0
259
259
80
0
1372
1372
0
335
0
335
0|
||**942**
**23131**
**24073**
**9718**|
||357
17909
18266
1891
4593
12072
16665
14119
**4950**
**29981**
**34931**
**16010**|
**2**
## **Black Health Forum (Bradford) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024**
||**2024**|**2024**|**2024**|**2023**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Unrestricted **|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Total**|
|**Current Assets**|||||
|Cash at Bank and In Hand|4688|30243|34931|16010|
|**Current Liabilities**|||||
|Falling due within one year|||||
|Creditors & Accruals|750|0|750|0|
|**Net Current Assets**|**3938**|**30243**|**34181**|**16010**|
|**Funds**|||||
|Unrestricted Funds|3938|0|3938|4593|
|Restricted Funds|0|30243|30243|11417|
|**Total Funds**|**3938**|**30243**|**34181**|**16010**|
21/01/2025
The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on ____________________________ Gary Serrant Signed _____________________________________ TrusteeGary Serrant (Jan 21, 2025 10:00 GMT)
Name ______________________________________ Gary Serrant
**3**