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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Black Heroes Foundation

Report and Accounts

31[st] July 2021

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st July 2021

Contents

Charity Information

Trustees Annual Report

Statement of Directors responsibilities

Independent Accountants report

Funds Statements:

Statement of financial activities

Income and expenditure account

Balance Sheet

Notes to the accounts

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st July 2021

Reference and administrative details

The Charity Name

The legal and operating name of the charity is: Black Heroes Foundation

The Charity’s areas of operation and UK Charity Registration

The Charity is registered in England with the Charity Commission with Charity number: 1169616

Legal Structure of the Charity

The charity operates as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and was registered as a Charity on 11[th] October 2016 and operates in accordance with its Articles of Association. The trustees are all individuals.

The principle operating address of the charity is:

16 South End Croydon CR0 1DN

Website: www.blackheroesfoundation.org

The Trustees in office on the date the report was approved were:

Mrs Joyce Fraser

Mrs Claire Jackson

Revd Michael King

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Objects and activities of the charity

The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document

The objects of the charity Black Heroes Foundation (BHF) are:

What we do:

We open up and make creative spaces available for inclusive artistic expression, exploring the historical and contemporary presence of Black Britons in Britain and local communities, facilitating cultural enquiry and celebrating the significant contributions to humanity by peoples of Africa and the African diaspora.

We produce live cultural events programmes that facilitate creative collaborations between a range of cultural practitioners including historians, social researchers and performing, visual and digital artists.

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes during the year Aug 2020 – Jul 2021:

Collaboration with the Bernie Grants Centre included the staging of the interactive finale of their “Hearticulate” program, and hosting of their Windrush celebration event interviewing Sharon Grant OBE and children of the Mangrove 9. The Virtual Soul Food Cafe too is expected to run until June 2022.

The goals of this project were to engage with young people in the borough of Southwark through sharing the screening of the 17-minute documentary - “The story of Sam King, MBE” followed with an interactive activity where Black Heroes are brought to life using drama and art in order to improve their education and knowledge; increase their self-esteem; confidence, motivation and develop their artistic skills so that they can positively contribute to a diverse community and society.

The Foundation was able to engage with 4 secondary schools within the borough of Southwark inviting them to participate in the legacy of Sam King’s project. The schools were: Kingsdale Foundation School, St Saviour’s and St Olave’s Church of England School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and University Academy of Engineering South Bank.

Feedback shows that the Sam King documentary helped students appreciate that “they can achieve what they aspire to”; that there is hope in “fighting for what I (they) believe in”, and that it gave them more of an understanding about Black Heroes”. These are all very positive comments which not only served to increase students’ awareness of Black Heroes, but it also indicates that we brought this to life using drama which played out in the workshops facilitated by the dramaturg.

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

We have learnt that through discussions and role play, students’ self-esteem, confidence and motivation were developed, and this was born out in the production of short and workin- progress plays; some of which will be used by students to go towards their final markings for their coursework on BTEC Performing Arts.

Our virtual programs were part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival and had some of the largest audiences for the festival. Virtual Locomotion 3 & 10 June, and Black Heroes Soul Food Café 4 & 11 June.

Online workshops were delivered to organisations throughout the year, and during Black History Month celebrations. Organisations included: - Wandsworth & Richmond Council, Taylor Wimpy, Versus Arthritis, Exeter University BIPOC, and Iterable. These events not only raised education levels and awareness of Black history amongst the general public, but it also contributed to the promotion of inclusion, equity, and diversity, whilst adding to our revenue. As the MD of one organisation stated “ I’m sure this year has been absolutely shocking for all of us, whatever the circumstances, personal or (non) work related. I recall the impact of your café which was achieving such renowned things... The most memorable thing for me was our connection with you – your huge contribution to society at all levels shines like a beacon, and the memory of Flip burns bright.... I think if the world was made of people of your ilk we’d be doing ok, but it’s a long hard road for that, and your guiding hand needs to extend much further afield than you realise ”

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

The evening kicked off with lyrical verses from the People's poet Dave Neita. Followed by an historical, informative, and entertaining play about the life of John Archer a Liverpudlian, who became the first Black mayor in London as Mayor of Battersea in 1913.

The play included a performance by the impressive opera singer Nadine Benjamin MBE. Following this impressive performance, we were truly blessed by an amazing gathering of UK R&B Talent, the British Collective, a local Neo soul group comprising musical stars Omar, Junior Giscombe, Don E, and Noel Mckoy.

A number of dignitaries in attendance on the night were, the current Mayor of Wandsworth Cllr Richard Field, the Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson, city of Liverpool MP Kim Johnson, as well as various other dignitaries. The foremost dignitaries in attendance were the 200 general public; their reactions were tremendous and the compliments never ending.

The Story of John Archer

Actors: Patrick McKenzie, Vivienne Rochester Director: Dr Anni Domingo Writers: Joyce Fraser, Jennifer Farmer Producer: Joyce Fraser

What the Audience had to say:

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/JQAyVwpAaQY

• Black Heroes at The Gallery, Piccadilly – Westminster Pop-Up

Black Heroes Foundation hosted the Black Heroes @ the Gallery Exhibition, Events and Activities at The Crown Estates’ 12 Waterloo Place, St James, London SW1Y 4AU 22[nd] June – 27[th] July 2021

The pop-up environment presented an exhibition and platform for edutainment for a variety of activities. It opened on Windrush Day 22 June, in the attendance of Westminster Cllr Matthew Green.

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

A footfall of over 1,000 visited the venue over the 6 week period, with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan holding his Council Leaders Meeting here, citing it as an exemplary implementation of a Pop-Up exhibition.

Black Heroes @ The Gallery https://youtu.be/8juFPU-GSnE included :

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

f) Other Events held at the Black Heroes Gallery

The Soul Food Café – Live streaming stories, influential guest appearances, quizzes, music, and dance.

Virtual Locomotion – Live streaming exercise, dance, black history, and songs.

Film Screening –

The story of Sam King MBE – WWII veteran, first Black Mayor of Southwark and the Founder of the Windrush Foundation.

The Story of Claudia Jones

Claudia Jones feminist, black nationalist, political activist, community leader, and journalist,

She founded Britain's first major black newspaper the West Indian Gazette and has been described as the mother of Caribbean carnivals in London, with her carnival held at St Pancras Town Hall in January 1959. Some consider it to be the forerunner to the world famous Notting Hill Carnival.

Partnerships and Collaboration

The BHF has been working on developing further partnerships and collaborations. Some of these include Wandsworth Arts, Peckham Platform, Bernie Grant, Bromley Health, Monday Theatre Group, and Act IV, together with the Chair’s participation in the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Charities and Volunteering, and recent engagement with the DCMS Civil Society Ministerial Roundtable and Levelling up working group.

The Charity’s strategies for achieving its aims and objectives in the future:

The contribution of volunteers during the year:

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Fundraising activities for 2020/21:

We raised funds from applications to Trusts & Foundation grants; together with funds and donations received from:

Principal funding sources in the year and how these supports the key objectives of the charity.

Principal funding sources are detailed in the accounts, but in brief include Wandsworth Council, The Arts Council, Peckham Platform Partnership, and Westminster Council. They funded activities such as virtual events, production of plays, development of website, and creation of exhibitions which all contribute to 1) education of the public in Black History, 2) engaging the community in the celebration of Black Heroes through Arts and 3) promotion of social inclusion and equality & diversity, for those in urban environments and at risk of social exclusion.

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Structure, governance, and management of the charity

The methods used to recruit and appoint new charity trustees

When new or additional trustees are required people with specialist skills, including beneficiaries or organisations, would be invited to submit nominations and subject to their compliance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association they would be considered by the governing body of the trustees for election.

The policies and procedures for the induction and training of trustees

Prior to being elected nominees would be invited to attend a trustees’ meeting as well as having an introductory meeting with the Chair of the Charity to receive more information about the Charity itself, regarding the contents of the work of a trustee.

The charity’s organisational structure

In the year under review the Charity had three trustees all of whom are volunteers and who met together regularly in order to manage major events, as well as the holding of 4 formal board meetings. The trustees have overall control and responsibility for policy and major decision making. All directors are trustees.

Day to day management and responsibility for implementing policies is carried out by the trustees.

The Charity as part of a wider network

The Charity has no responsibility for nor is it answerable to any other organisation.

The trustee’s bankers and advisors

Bankers Metro Bank Plc , One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA Santander , Bridle Road, Bootle, L30 4GB Advisors n/a

Respective responsibilities of trustees

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Independent Examiners Report to the trustees of Black Heroes Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation (“the CIO”)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above CIO for the year ended 31[st] July 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of the report

As the charity trustees of the CIO, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the CIO’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission 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 connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the trust as required by section 130 of Act; or

  2. The Accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Dawn Morris MAAT MCIOF

Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians City Business & Accountancy Services Ltd Springwood House 4 Rose Lane Liverpool L18 5ED

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Financial Review

Policy on reserves

The charity held unrestricted reserves of £4,514 at 31st July 2021. The Trustees aim to increase the unrestricted reserves to enable the Charity to demonstrate long-term sustainability. The trustees confirm they are satisfied that the charity is a going concern.

Risk and uncertainty

In terms of finances the biggest single risk Black Heroes Foundation faces is raising the finances required to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity. However, by the continuous review of a Risk Register the trustees of Black Heroes Foundation are constantly seeking to secure funding to the sustainability of the Charity plus all other legal, operational or financial risks to which the Charity could be exposed.

At the point of writing this report (March 2022), the charity has been impacted by Covid-19 both in terms of project delivery method and reach. Whilst there have been interruptions experienced to aspects of project delivery, the projects have been successfully delivered in conjunction with Covid-19 regulations, both virtually and face-to-face thus resulting in no negative impact due to the Covid-19 virus restrictions.

Method of preparation of accounts

The financial statements have been prepared implementing the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015 (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016) and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective 1st January 2016)

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Statement of Financial Activities (including Summary income and expenditure account) For the period from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021

Restricted Prior
Note Unrestricted income Endowment Total year
funds funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £ £
Income (Note 1)
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 14,289 14,289 4,552
Charitable activities 1,786 45,037 46,823 22,404
Other trading activities - -
Investments - -
Other - -
Total 16,076 45,037 - 61,113 26,956
Expenditure (Note 2)
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 99 99 122
Charitable activities 12,006 47,434 59,440 14,055
Separate material expense item - -
Other - -
Total 12,105 47,434 - 59,539 14,177
Net income/(expenditure) before
tax for the reporting period 3,971 (2,397) - 1,573 12,779
Tax payable - -
Net income/(expenditure) after tax
before investment gains/(losses)		 3,971 (2,397) - 1,573 12,779
Net gains/(losses) on investments - -
Net income/(expenditure) 3,971 (2,397) - 1,573 12,779
Extraordinary items -
Transfers between funds - -
Other recognised gains/(losses): - -
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed -
assets for the charity’s own use -
Other gains/(losses) - -
Net movement in funds 3,971 (2,397) - 1,573 12,779
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 543 19,954 - 20,497 7,718
Total funds carried forward 4,514 17,557 - 22,070 20,497

Financial Review

The charity's financial position at the end of the year ended 31 July 2021

The financial position of the charity at 31 July 2021, as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows:-

Net (expenditure)/income b/f
Unrestricted Revenue Funds available
for the general purposes of the charity
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted Revenue Funds available
for specific purposes of the charity
Total Funds		 2021
543
3,971
4,514
17,557
22,070

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Statement of Assets and Liabilities @ 31st July 2021

Note
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Heritage assets
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
one year
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,132		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,557
-
34,688
22,647
17,132
6,468		 17,557
-
34,688
22,647
-
-
6,468
-
10,664 17,557
-
28,220
22,647
10,664
6,150		 17,557
-
28,220
22,647
-
-
6,150
2,150
4,514 17,557
-
22,070
20,497
4,514 17,557
17,557
19,954
-
4,514
543
4,514 17,557
-
22,070
20,497

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Income

Donations andgifts
Gift Aid
Legacies
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships
which are in substance donations
Donatedgoods,facilities and services
Other
Total
Event income
General grants provided by government/other
charities
Workshops/Presentations
Other
Total
TOTAL INCOME
Charitable
activities:
Analysis of income
Donations
and
legacies:		 Analysis of income Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£
Donations andgifts 10,892 - - 10,892 4,552
Gift Aid - - - - -
Legacies - - - - -
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships
which are in substance donations		 - - - -
Donatedgoods,facilities and services - - - - -
Other - - - -
**Total ** 10,892 - - 10,892 4,552
Event income 936 - 936
General grants provided by government/other
charities		 45,037 - 45,037 22,404
Workshops/Presentations 936 - - 936
Other 936 - - 936
2,809 45,037 - 47,846 22,404
13,701 45,037 - 58,738 26,956

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Black Heroes Foundation

Charity Registration Number: 1169616

Notes to the accounts

Note 2 Expenditure

Expenditure on
charitable
activities
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Total expenditure on charitable
activities
Total expenditure on raising funds
Equipment
Professional Fees
Event / Project Costs
Insurance
Subscriptions
Sundry
Marketing
Exhibition
IT Costs
Travel & Subsistence
Training
Stationery
Analysis of expenditure
Expenditure on
raising funds:*
Incurred seeking donations
Incurred seeking grants
Staging fundraising events		 Analysis of expenditure Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
£
£		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
£
£		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
£
£		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
£
£		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
£
£
Incurred seeking donations 99 99 122
Incurred seeking grants - - -
Staging fundraising events - -
Total expenditure on raising funds 99
-		 - 99 122
Equipment 758 438 1,195 287
Professional Fees * 1,048 82 1,130 750
Event / Project Costs 943 36,555 37,498 3,735
Exhibition 100 1,911 2,011 6,102
IT Costs 3,901 3,112 7,013 1,296
Training - - 100
Insurance - - 134
Marketing 38 1,917 1,955 84
Subscriptions 1,158 615 1,774 257
Stationery 16 - 16 310
Travel & Subsistence ** 2,441 2,218 4,659 945
Sundry 1,604 585 2,189 55
Total expenditure on charitable
activities		 12,006 47,434 - 59,440 14,055
12,105 47,434 - 59,539 14,177

** Includes travel costs of £89.55 reimburesed to Trustee, J Fraser, incurred whilst delivering Black Heroes Foundation duties.

Approval of this report

We are satisfied that this represents a true and fair view of the financial position of Black Heroes Foundation.

This report was approved at the by the Board of Trustees on 12[th] February 2022.

Signed on behalf of the trustees:

Joyce Fraser

Claire Jackson

Chair

Treasurer

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