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2022-07-30-accounts

Black Heroes Foundation

Charity No. 1169616

Trustees' Report and Unaudited Accounts

31 July 2022

Black Heroes Foundation Contents

Pages
Trustees' Annual Report 2 to 8
Independent Examiner's Report 9
Statement of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11
Notes to the Accounts 12 to 18
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 19 to 20

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Black Heroes Foundation Trustees Annual Report

The trustees present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2022.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity No. 1169616

Principal Office

16 South End Croydon CR0 1DN

Trustees

The following trustees served during the year:

J. Fraser

E. Grant C.M. Jackson M.K. King

Key Management Personnel

Chair Joyce Fraser Treasurer Claire Jackson

Accountants

Borasana Limited 55 Jasmine Grove London SE20 8JY

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

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

1)the advancement of education of the public in general, on the subject of Black History, especially but not exclusively Black Heroes and their achievements, through the development and provision of educational resources, 2)the promotion of equality & diversity for the public benefit by engaging the community through the arts and education in the celebration of Black Heroes and their achievements; and 3) the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit, by providing artistic training and development to people particularly but not exclusively for living in urban communities. Aimed at encouraging those at risk from social exclusion to gain experience in an art form that may bring them future employment.

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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.

For Black History month 2021, Black Heroes Foundation took the story of London’s first Black Mayor John Archer to Battersea Arts Centre, together with the curation of an exhibition and Gala Lunch for Windrush Elders https://youtu.be/koI5jg6Lv1U

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The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes during the year Aug 2021 – Jul 2022:

  1. The Virtual Locomotion – Continued this online event for the Windrush generation. This virtual event was run on a weekly basis on Thursdays from 11:00 – 12:30. In April this was moved to a lunch time event 12:30 – 13:45 in order to accommodate those returning to work and wanting to attend during their lunch break. Consisting of community building and engagement activities, singing, quizzes, stories, exercise, and dance. All centred around the theme of sharing the history of a Black Hero each week. This program has continued through from March 2019 and is expected to run until Sep 2022.

  2. The Virtual Soul Food Café – Continued the online event of the award-winning Soul Food Café as a weekly Friday evening event for the Windrush generation. Consisting of community building and engagement activities including singing, dance and visiting guests of interest to the Windrush generation.

  3. The Story of Claudia Jones – The Story of Claudia Jones seeks to empower and inform its audiences and increase wider public appreciation of Black history and culture, and in particular the important role and influence on British culture that Claudia Jones has had. It is youth and community focused and aims to encourage audiences of all social and cultural backgrounds. Performed at 4 Wandsworth libraries – Balham, Battersea, Tooting and York Gardens, working in collaboration with Wandsworth libraries to engage with local schools bringing their pupils (4 groups of 30) to the shows, together with adult performances at Battersea Arts Centre Sat 25th June, which Seth George Ramocan, the High Commissioner of Jamaica, and Cllr Sarmila Varatharaj, the Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth attended. We were then Invited to perform the play at Canada Water Theatre as part of Black History Month.

What the audience had to say: https://youtu.be/bWFeyQIVgDo

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  1. Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival 2022 - Exhibition & Multi-Media presentation: The Story of Windrush Icon Flip Fraser – took place on 25th June as part of the annual Windrush Day celebrations, curated at Battersea Library.

It was an interactive, multi-media presentation of archive materials and performances telling the story of Flip Fraser, the first editor of the Voice newspaper and creator of the iconic show - Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame. There was a live performance, by the local Black Heroes Foundation supporter, Noel McKoy.

The project was of interest to families across generations sharing in this local story of Black History. It engaged hard to reach elders of the Windrush Generation, youth, school children, and Wandsworth community members.

What the audience had to say https://youtu.be/CLV6FWhe-iU

  1. Valentines Windrush Café at the Pineapple Club

The Black Heroes Virtual Locomotion visited the Pineapple Club to celebrate Valentine’s Day, with guest visitors the legendary DJ Sir Lloyd Coxone, and Dr Lola Ramacon, wife of the Jamaican high Commissioner. An afternoon of food, dance, quiz, music, culture and fun. 120 local people attended, together with virtual participants Zooming in from Dublin, Ireland, Orlando and Birmingham.

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The Pineapple Club: https://youtu.be/LtJXu7-hhtI
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Dance Up: https://youtu.be/rv1mQgQVfvo

  1. A 2021 Black History Month celebration. The Story of John Archer Grand Gala Exhibition, Luncheon and performance. This event for the elderly Windrush Generation, was presented at Battersea Arts Centre, in the Grand Hall. Consisting of an exhibition of local Black Heroes, a Windrush Living Room, with a luncheon followed on with the performance of the play, the Story of John Archer, the first Black mayor in London. An interactive event with music, quizzes, dance and exercise. This project promoted physical and mental health activities to improve wellbeing, together with addressing issues from isolation and shielding, which was particularly prevalent for older frail residents living alone, from the most highly affected local BAME community.

An evening performance of the play was presented to the local public together with access to the exhibitions, and a Q&A session. There was an audience of 160 people.

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  1. A 2021 Black History Month celebration. The Story of John Archer goes to Wandsworth schools A series of workshops held for school children across Wandsworth, with 120 children participating. The workshops included the screening of the Story of John Archer play, and workbook activities; with pupils creating and sharing their responses in spoken word, images, music, drama, and video. Their outputs were later displayed in an exhibition of their work at Tooting Library. Participating schools included St Boniface, Ark John Archer Academy, Swaffield Primary School, and Southmead Primary School.

https://youtu.be/O3CTdXVcmaM

Partnerships and Collaboration

The BHF continue to develop partnerships and collaborations. Some of these include Wandsworth Arts, Peckham Platform, Bromley Health, Wandsworth schools and Wandsworth libraries.

The Founder and Chair of the charity Joyce Fraser was on Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Honours list, for services to the Promotion of Black History and Heritage https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4084211.

Joyce Fraser was also invited to Buckingham Palace for a reception on 9th June to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora of the united kingdom, by their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

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

The contribution of volunteers during the year:

• During the year 2021/22 we have relied on the contribution of volunteers who give freely of their time amounting to approximately 50 days.

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Black Heroes Foundation Trustees Annual Report

Fundraising activities for 2021/22:

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

Unsuccessful applications were made to:

The financial strategy to focus on raising funds for core activities and improve organisational infrastructure, was unsuccessful. It did not raise the desired funds, and diverted efforts from project funding which left the organisation a deficit situation. Instead of doubling funds each year, there was a reduction in fundraising.

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, the National Heritage Lottery and Lottery Community. 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.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Policy on reserves

The charity held unrestricted reserves of £10,847 at 31st July 2022. 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.

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Black Heroes Foundation Trustees Annual Report

At the point of writing this report (May 2023), the charity has been impacted the pandemic, health issues, loss of team member and trustee’s son and cost of living crisis.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Principal funding sources are detailed in the accounts, but in brief include Wandsworth Council, The Arts Council, the National Heritage Lottery and Lottery Community. 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.

Statement of trustees' responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

signed on 24/05/2023, 07:36:06 BSTJ. Fraser Trustee 21 May 2023

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Black Heroes Foundation Independent Examiners Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Black Heroes Foundation

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Black Heroes Foundation for the year ended 31 July 2022 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011('the Act'). The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011, s.144(2) (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 can 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:

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 financial statements to be reached.

signed on 22/05/2023, 17:00:01 BST Orvil Plummer ACCA Borasana Limited 55 Jasmine Grove London

SE20 8JY 21 May 2023

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Black Heroes Foundation Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 July 2022

Notes
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
6
Other
7
Total
Net gains on investments
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
Net (expenditure)/income
before other gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Total funds Total funds
2022 2022 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
5,966 - 5,966 14,289
7,279 28,904 36,183 46,823
13,245 28,904 42,149 61,112
- - - 99
1,352 49,727 51,079 37,498
5,560 7,470 13,030 21,941
6,912 57,197 64,109 59,538
- - - -
6,333 (28,293) (21,960) 1,574
- - - -
6,333 (28,293) (21,960) 1,574
6,333 (28,293) (21,960) 1,574
4,514 17,557 22,071 20,497
10,847 (10,736) 111 22,071

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Black Heroes Foundation Balance Sheet

at 31 July 2022

Charity No. 1169616
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:Amount falling due within one year
9
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors:Amounts falling due after more than one year
10
Net assets excluding pension asset or liability
Total net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds
11
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
11
General funds
Reserves
11
Total funds		 2022
£
11,261
11,261
-
11,261
11,261
(11,150)
111
111
(10,736)
(10,736)
10,847
10,847
111		 2021
£
34,689
34,689
(6,468)
28,221
28,221
(6,150)
22,071
22,071
17,557
17,557
4,514
4,514
22,071

Approved by the trustees on 21 May 2023

And signed on their behalf by:

J. Frasersigned on 23/05/2023, 11:51:55 BST Trustee 21 May 2023

signed on 23/05/2023, 14:40:36 BST Claire Jackson 

Trustee

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Black Heroes Foundation Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 July 2022

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Fund accounting

Income

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Black Heroes Foundation Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

Trade and other creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Receipt of donated goods, facilities and services

All donated goods, facilities and services received are recognised within incoming resources and expenditure at an estimate of the value to the charity.

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Black Heroes Foundation

Notes to the Accounts

2 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

2
Statement of Financial Activities - prior year
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other
Total
Net income
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses:
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
3
Income from donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
4
Income from charitable activities
Event income
General grants provided by
government/other charities
Workshops/Presentations		 Unrestricted
£
4,010
1,251
2,018
7,279		 Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
14,289
1,786
16,075
99
943
11,062
12,104
3,971
3,971
3,971
543
4,514
Unrestricted
£
5,966
5,966
Restricted
£
-
28,904
-
28,904		 Restricted
funds
2021
£
-
45,037
45,037
-
36,555
10,879
47,434
(2,397)
(2,397)
(2,397)
19,954
17,557
Total
2022
£
5,966
5,966
Total
2022
£
4,010
30,155
2,018
36,183		 Total funds
2021
£
14,289
46,823
61,112
99
37,498
21,941
59,538
1,574
1,574
1,574
20,497
22,071
Total
2021
£
14,289
14,289
Total
2021
£
46,823
-
-
46,823

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Black Heroes Foundation Notes to the Accounts

5 Expenditure on raising funds

Fundraising trading costs
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
£
Expenditure on charitable
activities
Event income
1,352
Governance costs
1,352
7
Other expenditure
Unrestricted
£
Motor and travel costs
238
Premises costs
-
General administrative costs
4,922
Legal and professional costs
400
5,560
8
Staff costs
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
9
Creditors:
amounts falling due within one year
Other loans
10 Creditors:
amounts falling due after more than one year
Other loans
Other creditors		 Restricted
£
49,727
49,727
Restricted
£
204
676
3,841
2,749
7,470
2022
£
-
-
2022
£
11,150
-
11,150		 Total
2022
£
-
-
Total
2022
£
51,079
51,079
Total
2022
£
442
676
8,763
3,149
13,030		 Total
2021
£
99
99
Total
2021
£
37,498
37,498
Total
2021
£
4,659
2,011
12,186
3,085
21,941
2021
£
6,468
6,468
2021
£
-
6,150
6,150

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Black Heroes Foundation Notes to the Accounts

11 Movement in funds

Restricted funds:
Restricted income funds:
LCR W5 Jan 21 Loco/BHSFC
Claudia Jones
WAF 21 John Archer
Virtual Well-Being Projects
Westminster Pop Up
BHM21
WAF 22/13 - Story of Flip
Fraser
Total
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
Total funds		 At 1 August
2021
-
17,557
-
-
-
-
-
17,557
4,514
22,071		 Incoming
resources
(including
other
gains/losses
)
£
-
-
400
-
2,000
26,504
-
28,904
13,245
42,149		 Resources
expended
£
(3,379)
(18,360)
(1,000)
(8,558)
(450)
(24,577)
(873)
(57,197)
(6,912)
(64,109)		 At 31 July
2022
£
(3,379)
(803)
(600)
(8,558)
1,550
1,927
(873)
(10,736)
10,847
111

Purposes and restrictions in relation to the funds: Restricted funds: LCR W5 Jan 21 Loco/BHSFC Claudia Jones WAF 21 John Archer Virtual Well-Being Projects Westminster Pop Up BHM21 WAF 22/13 - Story of Flip Fraser

12 Analysis of net assets between funds

Net current assets
Creditors due in more than one year and
provisions		 Unrestricted
funds
£
3,317
(11,150)
(7,833)		 Restricted
funds
£
7,944
-
7,944		 Total
£
11,261
(11,150)
111

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Black Heroes Foundation Notes to the Accounts

13 Reconciliation of net debt

Cash and cash equivalents
Borrowings
Net debt		 At 1 August
2021
£		 Cash flows
£		 At 31 July
2022
£
34,689 (23,428) 11,261
34,689
(6,468)		 (23,428) 11,261
(11,150)
(4,682)
(6,468)
28,221		 (4,682)
(28,110)		 (11,150)
111

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Black Heroes Foundation Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 31 July 2022

Cash flows from operating activities
Net (expenditure)/income per Statement of Financial Activities
Adjustments for:
(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Net cash from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash from financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year		 2022
£
(21,960)
(6,150)
(28,110)
-
4,682
4,682
(23,428)
34,689
11,261		 2021
£
1,574
6,150
7,724
-
6,468
6,468
14,192
-
14,192
Components of cash and cash equivalents
Cash and bank balances 11,261 34,689
11,261 34,689

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Black Heroes Foundation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 July 2022

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Charitable activities
Event income
General grants provided by
government/other charities
Workshops/Presentations
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Costs of other trading activities
Total of expenditure on raising
funds
Charitable activities
Event income
Total of expenditure on charitable
activities
Motor and travel costs
Travel and subsistence
Premises costs
Rent
Other premises costs
General administrative costs,
including depreciation and
amortisation
Equipment expensed
Software, IT support and related
costs
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions
Sundry expenses		 Unrestricte
d funds
2022
£
5,966
5,966
4,010
1,251
2,018
7,279
13,245
-
-
-
1,352
1,352
1,352
238
238
-
-
-
868
501
341
722
2,490
4,922		 Restricted
funds
2022
£
-
-
-
28,904
-
28,904
28,904
-
-
-
49,727
49,727
49,727
204
204
676
-
676
377
3,024
-
-
440
3,841		 Total funds
2022
£
5,966
5,966
4,010
30,155
2,018
36,183
42,149
-
-
-
51,079
51,079
51,079
442
442
676
-
676
1,245
3,525
341
722
2,930
8,763		 Total funds
2021
£
14,289
14,289
46,823
-
-
46,823
61,112
99
99
99
37,498
37,498
37,498
4,659
4,659
-
2,011
2,011
1,195
7,013
16
1,774
2,188
12,186

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Black Heroes Foundation

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Black Heroes Foundation
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Legal and professional costs
Accountancy and bookkeeping
Other legal and professional
costs
Total of expenditure of other costs
Total expenditure
Net gains on investments
Net (expenditure)/income
Net (expenditure)/income before
other gains/(losses)
Other Gains
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 -
400
400
5,560
6,912
-
6,333
6,333
-
6,333
4,514
10,847		 1,590
1,159
2,749
7,470
57,197
-
(28,293)
(28,293)
-
(28,293)
17,557
(10,736)		 1,590
1,559
3,149
13,030
64,109
-
(21,960)
(21,960)
-
(21,960)
22,071
111		 1,130
1,955
3,085
21,941
59,538
-
1,574
1,574
-
1,574
20,497
22,071

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