Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] October 2021 Period end date
Charity name: Be Enriched Elements
Charity registration number: 1170219
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. To prevent and relieve poverty and to relieve and assist people from socially and economically disadvantaged communities who are in need by reason of financial hardship by delivering free community meals and by advancing health and nutrition education for the public benefit. 2. To relieve those in need by reason of disability or social or economic disadvantage by providing free therapeutic sessions for the public benefit. 3. For the public benefit, to relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, financial hardship or social or economic disadvantage and to advance education through expeditions carried out in the UK and abroad for the purpose of providing experiential learning and non-formal education and developing individual competences, skills and understanding. 4. For the public benefit, to relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, financial hardship or social or economic disadvantage and to advance education |
| through learning opportunities and non-formal education and mentoring programmes for and with young people, which promote participation and integration in society and the development of key personal skills. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The Canteens project, The Wandsworth Food Bus, The Wandsworth Food Partnership, Work experience and volunteering See attached Annual report |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Charity law requires the trustees to approve financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity including the incoming resources and expenditure for the purposes of the charity’s objects. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. There were no serious incidents requiring any report to the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | 650 regular volunteer attendances helped the charity to run the canteens project cooking approx. 4000 meals over the year See attached Annual report |
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In the year ending 30thSeptember 2022 the charity delivered the Canteens project in Tooting and Elephant and Castle for 150 weekly beneficiaries; four 6 month placements for kickstart; and ran the Food bus project across Lambeth and Wandsworth. See Attached Annual report for further information |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Be Enriched’s main expenditure was on staff costs amounting to £167,000. There were 10 salaried employees and 5 interns and 1 contractor |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees review the policy on reserves and set targets at least once per annum with reference to the guidance and terminology published by the Charity Commission. The policy is also reviewed, when warranted by changes in risk assessment or business plans. The review includes unrestricted funds, designated funds and tangible fixed assets. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Total assets at the end of the period amounted to £28,400 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s income was derived from primarily grants and then individual public donations. The charity is aiming to diversify it’s income while control and reduce costs and continuing to meet its key objectives. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with voting members other than its charity trustees (‘Association’ Model Constitution) |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Be Enriched is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with a Constitution approved by the Charity Commission. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The charity is managed by a unitary board of trustees. The Executive trustee is the CEO. The Non-executive trustees are appointed by the other trustees. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Major decisions are made by the Charity Trustees at regular Board Meetings. Day to day management of the Charity’s affairs and line management of staff is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity has a shared staffing agreement with Brixton People’s Kitchen |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Be Enriched Elements |
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| Other name the charity uses |
Be Enriched |
| Registered charity number | 1170219 |
| Charity’s principal address | International House 6, Canterbury Crescent London SW9 7QD |
| Chief Executive | Kemi Akinola |
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ Annual Report .
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) A Akinola Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 01/01/2023
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Sarah | Chair | |||
| Ngoc | ||||
| Terence Mitchison |
Treasurer | |||
| Adelynne Akinola | Executive Trustee | |||
| Orlando Whetherd |
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| RubyBarnett | Secretary | |||
| BeEnrichedElements | BeEnrichedElements | BeEnrichedElements | 1170219 | ||
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| Annual accounts for theperiod | |||||
| Period start date | 10/1/2021 | To | 9/30/2022 |
Section A Statement of financial activities
| Recommended categories by activity Guidance Notes Incoming resources (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies S01 Charitable activities S02 Other trading activities S03 Investments S04 Separate material item of income S05 Giftaid S06 S07 Resources expended (Note 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds S08 Charitable activities S09 Separate material item of expense S10 Other S11 S12 S13 Net gains/(losses) on investments S14 S15 Extraordinary items S16 S17 S18 Other gains/(losses) S19 S20 Reconciliation of funds: S21 S22 1 Total Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Total Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains/(losses) Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 |
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| - | 215,060 | - | 215,060 | 191,515 | |
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| 45,739 | 215,060 | - | 260,799 | 191,515 | |
| 6,785 | - | 6,785 | 8,286 | ||
| 225,596 | - | 225,596 | 159,827 | ||
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| 6,785 | 225,596 | - | 232,381 | 168,113 | |
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Section B Balance sheet
| Fixed assets Intangible assets (Note 15) Tangible assets (Note 14) Heritage assets (Note 16) Investments (Note 17) Total fixed assets Current assets Stocks (Note 18) Debtors (Note 19) Investments (Note 17.4) Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24) Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 20) Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year (Note 20) Provisions for liabilities Total net assets or liabilities Funds of the Charity Endowment funds (Note 27) Restricted income funds (Note 27) Unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve Total funds Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Guidance Notes B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 B09 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 B17 B18 B19 B20 B21 |
Unrestricted funds £ F01 |
Restricted income funds £ F02 |
Endowment funds Total this year £ £ F03 F04 |
Endowment funds Total this year £ £ F03 F04 |
Total last year £ F05 |
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| 179,856 | 208,275 | - | 388,131 | - | ||
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| Signature | Print Name | Date of approval dd/mm/yyyy |
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| T. A. Mitchison | Terence AnthonyMitchison | 25/08/2023 | ||||
| Sarah Coulson | Sarah Coulson | 29/08/2023 |
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Classified: RMG – Internal
Section C Notes to the accounts
Note 1 Basis of preparation
This section should be completed by all charities .
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with: the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities • and with ✓ preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 • and with ✓ the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) • and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.* ✓
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1.2 Going concern
If there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, please provide the following details or state "Not applicable", if appropriate:
An explanation as to those factors that support Not applicable the conclusion that the charity is a going concern; Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the Not applicable going concern assumption doubtful; Where accounts are not prepared on a going Not applicable concern basis, please disclose this fact together with the basis on which the trustees prepared the accounts and the reason why the charity is not regarded as a going concern.
1.3 Change of accounting policy
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1.4 Changes to accounting estimates
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No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS 102 SORP).
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Please disclose:
(i) the nature of the prior period error;
(ii) for each prior period presented in the accounts, the amount of the correction for each account line item affected; and
(iii) the amount of the correction at the beginning of the earliest prior period presented in the accounts.
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Section C Notes to the accounts
Note 2 Accounting policies
Please complete this note when first reporting under FRS2102. Section 35 of FRS102, requires 3 reconciliations to be presented, if all are applicable.
2.1 RECONCILIATION WITH PREVIOUS GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRACTICE
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 2 Accounting policies
2.2 INCOME
This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity except for those ticked "No" or "N/a". Where a different or additional policy has been adopted then this is detailed in the box below.
| Recognition of income Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA. The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution. Donated services and facilities Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably. Income from interest, royalties and dividends This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably. Income from membership subscriptions Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations and Legacies. Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities. These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when: • the charity becomes entitled to the resources; · it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and • the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Donated goods Contractual income and performance related grants Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP). This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or services or met the performance related conditions. Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so. In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP). Legacies Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met. Government grants The charity has received government grants in the reporting period Tax reclaims on donations and gifts Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable. Support costs The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs. Volunteer help Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'Income from other trading activities' with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading activities' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading activities'. Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable. The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report. |
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Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance and support costs Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage. Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of Grants with performance conditions service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output. Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to Grants payable without realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be performance conditions recognised. Redundancy cost The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period. Deferred income No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts. Creditors The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently Provisions for liabilities measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date Basic financial The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per paragraph instruments 11.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19, FRS102 SORP. 2.4 ASSETS Tangible fixed assets for These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least use by charity They are valued at cost. The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.2. Intangible fixed assets The charity has intangible fixed assets, that is, non-monetary assets that do not have physical substance but are identifiable and are controlled by the charity through custody or legal rights. The amortisation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.5 They are valued at cost. Heritage assets The charity has heritage assets, that is, non-monetary assets with historic, artistic, scientific, technological, geophysical or environmental qualities that are held and maintained principally for their contribution to knowledge and culture. The depreciation rates and methods used as disclosed in note 9.6.1.4. They are valued at cost. Investments Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued at initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year end. The same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investments Stocks and work in Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net progress realisable value. Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable value based on the service potential provided by items of stock. Work in progress is valued at cost less any foreseeable loss that is likely to occur on the contract. Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at Debtors settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 3 Analysis of income
| Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year £ £ Donations and gifts 32,463 - -32,463 - Gift Aid 898 - -898 - Legacies - - - - - General grants provided by government/other charities 215,060 -215,060 - Membership subscriptions and sponsorships which are in substance donations - - - - Donatedgoods,facilities and services - - - - - Other - - - - Total 33,360 215,060 - 248,420 - Group corporate volunteering 3,590 - -3,590 - - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - Total 3,590 - -3,590 - - - - - - Food Bus 1,254 - -1,254 - - - - - Other - - - - - Total 1,254 - -1,254 - Interest income - - - - - Dividend income - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total - - - - - Conversion of endowment funds into income - - - - - Gain on disposal of a tangible fixed asset heldforcharity's ownuse - - - - - Gain on disposal of a programme related investment - - - - - Royalties from the exploitation of intellectual propertyrights - - - - - Other - - - - - Total - - - - - 38,205 215,060 -253,265 - Other information: TOTAL INCOME Other: Other trading activities: Income from investments: Separate material item of income: Analysis Donations and legacies: Charitable activities: |
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| Donations and gifts | 32,463 | - | - | 32,463 | - | |
| Gift Aid | 898 | - | - | 898 | - | |
| Legacies | - | - | - | - | - | |
| General grants provided by government/other charities |
215,060 | - | 215,060 | - | ||
| Membership subscriptions and sponsorships which are in substance donations |
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| Donatedgoods,facilities and services | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Other | - | - | - | - | ||
| Total | 33,360 | 215,060 | - | 248,420 | - | |
| Group corporate volunteering | 3,590 | - | - | 3,590 | - | |
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| Total | 3,590 | - | - | 3,590 | - | |
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| Food Bus | 1,254 | - | - | 1,254 | - | |
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| Total | 1,254 | - | - | 1,254 | - | |
| Interest income | - | - | - | - | - | |
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| Conversion of endowment funds into income | - | - | - | - | - | |
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| 38,205 | 215,060 | - | 253,265 | - | ||
| All income in the prior year was unrestricted except for: (please provide description and amounts) |
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| Where any endowment fund is converted into income in the prior period, please give the reason for the conversion. Where any endowment fund is converted into income in the reporting period, please give the reason for the conversion. |
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| Within the income items above the following items are material: (please disclose the nature, amount and any prior year amounts) |
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Note 4 Analysis of receipts of government grants
| Government grant 1 Government grant 2 Government grant 3 Other Government grant 1 Government grant 2 Government grant 3 Other Please provide details of any unfulfilled conditions and other contingencies attaching to grants that have been recognised in income. Please give details of other forms of government assistance from which the charity has directly benefited. |
This year £ Description |
This year £ Description |
This year £ Description |
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| Greater London Authority - Good Growth Fund | 21,000 | ||
| Wandsworth Council - Food Bus | 2,950 | ||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| Total Description |
23,950 | ||
| Last year £ |
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| Total - Thisyear Lastyear |
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| None | None | ||
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
| Thisyear Use of property Other Note 5 Donated goods, facilities and services Seconded staff |
Thisyear Use of property Other Note 5 Donated goods, facilities and services Seconded staff |
This year Last year £ £ |
This year Last year £ £ |
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| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| Lastyear | |||
| Please provide details of the accounting policy for the recognition and valuation of donated goods, facilities and services. |
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| Please provide details of any unfulfilled conditions and other contingencies attaching to resources from donated goods and services not recognised in income. Please give details of other forms of other donated goods and services not recognised in the accounts, eg contribution of unpaid volunteers. |
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| Castle canteen had some regular volunteers and corporate groups attended the session as individual volunteers. Two corporate companies supported the sessions by referring their colleagues to attend the session. Their consistent support helped the canteen to increase the number of volunteers and delivered the session successfully. Total Number of Volunteers: 271 Tooting canteen hosted both regular volunteers and saw an increased numbers of new volunteers who attended the sessions after March (post-pandemic). We also hosted eight corporate group sessions in Tooting canteen, each with at least six new volunteers per occasion. Individual Volunteers: 280 Corporate Volunteers: 8 groups/66 volunteers Total Number of Volunteers: 346 |
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Section C Notes to the accounts
Note 10 Details of certain items of expenditure
10.1 Fees for examination of the accounts
Please provide details of the amount paid for any statutory external scrutiny of accounts and other services provided by your independent examiner. If nothing was paid please enter '0' in the appropriate box(es).
| Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner Independent examiner’s fees Assurance services other than audit or independent examination Tax advisory fees |
This year £ |
Last year £ |
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| TBC | - | |
| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| - |
- |
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 11 Paid employees Please complete this note if the charity has any employees.
11.1 Staff Costs
| This year: Salaries and wages Social security costs Other employee benefits Total staff costs Pension costs (defined contribution scheme) Please provide details of expenditure on staff working for the charity whose contracts are with and are paid by a related party |
This year £ |
Last year £ |
|---|---|---|
| 90,885 | 126,920 | |
| 9,333 | 5,342 | |
| 3,492 | 1,746 | |
| 429 | 1,124 | |
| 104,139 | 135,131 | |
Please provide details of expenditure on staff working for the charity whose contracts are with and are paid by a related party Last year: Please provide details of expenditure on staff working for the charity whose contracts are with and are paid by a related party
Please give details of the number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) fell within each band of £10,000 from £60,000 upwards. If there are no such transactions, please enter 'true' in the box provided.
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer No employees received benefits of more than £60,000 pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000
| Band | Number of employees | Number of employees |
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| This year - |
Last year - |
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| £60,000 to £69,999 | ||
| £70,000 to £79,999 | - | - |
| £80,000 to £89,999 | - | - |
| £90,000 to £99,999 | - | - |
| £100,000 to £109,999 | - | - |
| 0 | ||
| Please provide the total amount paid to key management personnel (includes trustees and senior management) for their services to the charity. For specific amounts paid to trustees, see Note 28. |
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| Thisyear | Lastyear | |
| £ | £ | |
| 25,137 | 18,780 |
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11.2 Average head count in the year
The parts of the charity in which the employees work
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| Fundraising | - | - |
| Charitable Activities | 10 | 9 |
| Governance | 2 | 2 |
| Other | - | - |
| Total | 12 | 11 |
11.3 Ex-gratia payments to employees and others (excluding trustees) Please complete if an ex-gratia payment is made.
Please explain the nature of the payment
Please state the legal authority or reason for making the payment
This year Last year This year Last year
| Please state the amount of the payment (or value of any waiver of a right to an asset) |
Thisyear | Lastyear |
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| £ - |
£ - |
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 12 Defined contribution pension scheme or defined benefit scheme accounted for as a defined contribution scheme.
Is this wo
12.1 Please complete this note if a defined contribution pension scheme is operated.
| Please explain the basis for allocating the liability and expense of defined contribution pension scheme between activities and between restricted and unrestricted funds. Amount of contributions recognised in the SOFA as an expense |
Thisyear | Lastyear |
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| £ 3,492 |
£ | |
| 1,746 | ||
12.2 Please complete this section where the charity participates in a defined benefit pension plan but is unable to ascertain its share of the underlying assets and liabilities.
Please confirm that although the scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution plan, it is a defined benefit plan. Please provide such information as is available about the plan's surplus or deficit and the implications, if any, for the reporting charity for this year and last year, if different
12.3 Please complete this section where the charity participates in a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan that is accounted for as a defined contribution plan.
Describe the extent to which the charity can be liable to the plan for other entities' obligations under the terms and conditions of the multi-employer plan. If this is different for last year, provide details Provide an explanation of how any liability arising from an agreement with a multi-employer plan to fund a deficit has been determined. If this is different for last year, provide details
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 14 Tangible fixed assets
Please complete this note if the charity has any tangible fixed assets
14.1 Cost or valuation
| At the beginning of the year Additions Revaluations Disposals Transfers At end of the year Basis* Rate At beginning of the year Disposals Depreciation Impairment Transfers At end of the year Net book value at the beginning of the year Net book value at the end of the year 14.3 Net book value 14.2 Depreciation and impairments* |
Freehold land & buildings £ |
Other land & buildings £ |
Plant, machinery and motor vehicles £ |
Fixtures, fittings and equipment £ |
Total £ |
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| - | - | 12,000 | 2,500 | 14,500 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | 12,000 | 2,500 | 14,500 | |
| SL or RB (Straight Line or Reducing Balance) |
SL or RB | SL or RB | SL or RB | SL or RB | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | 12,000 | 2,500 | 14,500 | |
| - | - | 12,000 | 2,500 | 14,500 |
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 19 Debtors and prepayments
Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.
| 19.1 Analysis of debtors Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors |
This year £ |
Last year £ |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| 10,117.6 | 6,101.3 | |
| - | - | |
| 10,117.6 | 6,101.3 |
Total
Please complete 19.2 where a material debtor is recoverable more than a year after the reporting date.
19.2 Analysis of debtors recoverable in more than 1 year (included in debtors above)
| Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors Total Trade debtors |
This year £ |
Last year £ |
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| 1,893.6 | 5,000.0 | |
| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| 1,893.6 | 5,000.0 |
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Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand
| Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand | ||
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| Other Cash at bank and on hand Total Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity date) Short term deposits |
This year £ |
Last year £ |
| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| 99,158 | 81,314 | |
| - | - | |
| 99,158 | 81,314 |
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Note 28 Transactions with trustees and related parties
If the charity has any transactions with related parties (other than the trustee expenses explained in guidance notes) details of such transactions should be provided in this note. If there are no transactions to report, please enter “True” in the box or "False" if there are transactions to report.
28.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits
This year
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an FALSE employment with their charity or a related entity (True or False)
In the period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits. Please give the amount of, and legal authority for, any remuneration or other benefits paid to a trustee by the charity or any institution or company connected with it.
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In the period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits. Please give the amount of, and legal authority for, any remuneration or other benefits paid to a trustee by the charity or any institution or company connected with it.
| Name of trustee | Legal authority (eg order, governing document) |
Amounts paid or benefit value | Amounts paid or benefit value | Amounts paid or benefit value | Amounts paid or benefit value | Amounts paid or benefit value |
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18,780 | 593 | - | - | 19,373 |
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| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Where an ex gratia payment has been made to a trustee, provide an explanation of the nature of the payment. Please give details of why remuneration or other employment benefits were paid. |
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OCT 2021-SEPT 2022 Annual Report
'Enriching communities through food'
www.be-enriched.org
CHARITY NO: 1170219:
CHARITY OVERVIEW
Charity Name: Be Enriched Elements
Charity No: 1170219
Charity Incorporation date: 16 November 2016
Trustees Annual Report for period 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022 Trustees for period: Ngoc Nguyen, Orlando Wethered, Sarah Coulson, Terence Mitchison CEO: Kemi Akinola Accountant: Pamela Kappa, Smart PA International House, 6th Floor, 6 Canterbury Crescent, London SW9 7QD Hello@be-enriched.org
CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES
To prevent and relieve poverty, and to relieve and assist people from socially and economically disadvantaged communities who are in need by reason of financial hardship, by delivering free community meals and by advancing health and nutrition education for the public benefit.
To relieve, assist and provide support for people in need by reason of disability or disadvantage by providing free therapeutic sessions for the public benefit
For the public benefit, to relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, financial hardship or other disadvantage, and to advance education through expeditions carried out in the UK and abroad for the purpose of providing experiential learning and non-formal education and developing individual competencies, skills and understanding.
For the public benefit, to relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, financial hardship or social of economic disadvantage and to advance education through learning opportunities and non-formal education and mentoring programmes for and with young people, which promote participation and integration in society and the development of key personal skills.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2021-2022 period marked a phase of growth and adaptation for Be Enriched, as we remain committed to addressing the challenges faced by the communities we serve. Like many small organisations, we navigated the aftermath of COVID-19 and confronted the ongoing pressures of the cost of living crisis, affecting both our beneficiaries and ourselves.
During this time, Be Enriched underwent significant transformations to meet the increasing needs of our communities. As part of this evolution, we are in the process of crafting a new five year strategy, which addresses the changing world and the environment we find ourselves in.
Our vision for the future is centred around creating a world buzzing with connections, where people, community, and planet are connected in positive, meaningful, and practical ways. As we approached the conclusion of our 9th year of operation, our primary goal is to forge stronger and more connected communities while alleviating the impact of poverty on marginalised individuals. We aim to achieve this by leveraging our years of experience and reputable standing to provide support and empowerment in two key areas: food access and addressing holiday hunger.
At Be Enriched, we remain steadfast in our commitment to being a diverse organization that fosters unity, promotes knowledgesharing, and encourages skill sharing and learning.
We are immensely proud of our efforts in supporting five new learners through the Kickstart program, facilitating their entry into the workforce, with some choosing to stay with our organization.
As we look to the future, we cannot ignore the concerning widening inequality gap and the escalating demand for our services. Unfortunately, the UK government has chosen to maintain benefits at an all-time low, failing to keep up with inflation and adequately cover basic needs. In response, we have collaborated with partners on numerous occasions during this period to challenge the reduction of the £20 ‘uplift’ in benefits, advocate for the extension of free school meals for families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and to increase the value of Healthy Start vouchers, which have a significant impact on countless lives.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers, donors, and partners who have supported, donated, and commissioned our services. With your invaluable contributions, we can work together to build a well-connected and supported world, where we can make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
With gratitude
Kemi A
FOUNDER/ CEO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| 1. | What We Do |
|---|---|
| 2. | Community Canteens |
| 3. | Food Bus |
| 4. | Wandsworth Food Partnership |
| 5. | Volunteering |
| 6. | Collaboration and Funding |
| 7. | Media and Communications |
| 8. | The Future |
WHAT WE DO?
Welcome to Be Enriched's Annual Impact Report. Our efforts are driven by the belief that by breaking bread together, we can break down barriers of social isolation and cultivate a sense of belonging and understanding.
With a firm commitment to strengthening communities, we have embraced the challenges and triumphs of the past year, all while nurturing bonds that bridge divides.
How we deliver this:
Community Canteens The Food Bus project Wandsworth Food Partnership
COMMUNITY CANTEENS
Our community canteens have been a beacon of hope and nourishment, providing a welcoming space for individuals to connect, build relationships, and share in the joy of a nutritious meal. From October 2021 to September 2022, Be Enriched proudly operated two canteens: Castle Canteen in Elephant & Castle and Tooting Canteen (formerly Graveney) in Tooting Broadway. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, we remained resilient, ensuring our guests' well-being and the continuity of our vital services.
Adapting Amidst COVID:
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, compelling us to adapt to new limitations until March 2022. Despite these obstacles, our canteens persevered, operating every week with a steadfast commitment to nourishing our guests' bodies and souls during these trying times.
Growing Community Impact:
As the aftermath of COVID-19 and the Cost of Living Crisis unfolded, we witnessed a notable rise in the number of visitors seeking support from our canteens throughout 2022. Our doors remained open, and our services expanded to meet the increasing demand for food security and community connection.
Castle Canteen's Growth:
Throughout 2022, Castle Canteen experienced remarkable growth. At the end of 2021, the canteen welcomed an average of 15-20 guests per session. Today, we proudly serve an average of 25-30 guests per session, a testament to our dedication in catering to the needs of our community.
Tooting Canteen's Milestone:
Tooting Canteen, celebrating its nine years of operation in 2022, continued to be a beacon of support and friendship. The canteen experienced an impressive growth rate, currently hosting an average of 30-35 visitors per session, proving our commitment to nurturing lasting connections.
Farewell to Battersea Canteen:
It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Battersea Canteen. Due to the owners' decision to sell the property, we made the difficult decision to permanently shut down the canteen. We extend our gratitude to all the guests, volunteers, and supporters who made Battersea Canteen a place of warmth and compassion throughout its journey.
THE FOOD BUS
In November 2021, the Food Bus embarked on its remarkable journey, bringing hope and fresh produce to marginalised areas in Wandsworth and Lambeth. As a converted double-decker bus, it serves as a symbol of accessibility and affordability, ensuring that nutritious food is within reach for all. This section highlights our achievements, challenges, and plans for the future as we continue our mission to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Relationships:
Shortly after our triumphant launch, the Food Bus faced unexpected mechanical issues, leading to a six-month hiatus for repairs. Despite this setback, our dedicated team kept their connections alive with the communities we serve.
Collaborating with Brixton Peoples Kitchen, we organized Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) for children and families in receipt of Free School Meals. Additionally, we provided essential food parcels to Wandsworth residents through the Wandsworth Family Food fund, ensuring that no one went hungry during this time of need.
Making a Splash at Local Festivals:
When the Food Bus hit the road again in the summer of 2022, we were eager to bring joy and nourishment to our communities. At Brockwell Bounce, a vibrant family festival in Lambeth, we partnered with Brixton Peoples Kitchen and Too Good To Go UK, hosting food workshops and an unforgettable supper club. We also attended summer fetes with two of the schools we work with, Henry Fawcett and Allen Edwards Primary Schools, further strengthening our bonds with the youth and their families.
Summer of Nourishment and Creativity:
July and August 2022 were particularly eventful for the Food Bus team. In collaboration with Brixton Peoples Kitchen, we organized a week-long Summer HAF, providing meals to 135 children and their parents. During this time, we held engaging workshops on food, drama, and arts & crafts, fostering creativity and learning. Our team took the children on exciting excursions to both Battersea and Burgess Park, enriching their experiences. The collaboration with various members of our community brought storytelling, puppet shows, salsa classes, and Makaton lessons, further adding to the magic of the Summer HAF.
Next Steps and Aspirations:
As we look to the future, the Food Bus remains steadfast in its commitment to creating lasting impact. Our next goal is to increase our returning customer rate, aiming to support 50 individuals at each bus stop, culminating in 250 customers per week. By fostering stronger ties with our community partners, schools, and local organizations, we believe we can achieve this ambitious target.
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WANDSWORTH FOOD PARTNERSHIP
The Food Partnership's unwavering commitment to its goals and objectives shone brightly during the reporting period. We remained steadfast in our mission to create positive change and address pressing societal issues. This section highlights some of our notable accomplishments and endeavors that have made a tangible impact on the communities we serve.
Completion of the Food Roots Programme: A major milestone for the Food Partnership was the successful completion of the Food Roots programme. This achievement represents our dedication to fostering sustainable and resilient food systems. Through collaborative efforts, we laid the groundwork for lasting change and a healthier, more equitable future.
Catch-Up Events and Inspiring On-Site Visits: During the reporting period, the Food Partnership actively participated in catch-up events and conducted on-site visits to commendable food projects across London. Witnessing the transformative work of organizations like the Granville Kitchen inspired us, reaffirming the importance of collaborative action to address food insecurity.
Confronting the Cost-of-Living Crisis: In November 2021, a pivotal meeting convened the Food Partnership to delve into critical societal issues. The cost-of-living crisis, compounded by challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic's aftermath, took center stage. Joined by organisations Feeding Britain and SW Leap, we engaged in insightful discussions on their efforts to tackle this pressing matter.
Elevating the Healthy Start Scheme: A key priority during the reporting period was elevating the visibility of the Healthy Start Scheme. This vital program plays a crucial role in enhancing public health and well-being. To amplify its impact, the Food Partnership collaborated with Sustain and co-signed an open letter addressed to the Health Secretary. This letter emphasized the pressing issues surrounding the Healthy Start system and expressed concerns about the government's insufficient promotion of this essential scheme.
Gratitude and Looking Ahead: None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the collective effort of our partners, stakeholders, and dedicated team. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the Food Partnership's success during this reporting period.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to our mission and vision. Our journey to create resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems continues. Together, we will rise to the challenges before us and build a brighter future for all.
Castle Canteen
The canteen had some regular volunteers and corporate groups attended the session as individual volunteers. AECOM and Spokemead supported the sessions by referring their colleagues to attend the session. Their consistent support helped the canteen to increase the number of volunteers and delivered the session successfully.
Total Number of Volunteers: 271
Tooting Canteen
The canteen hosted both regular volunteers and saw an increased numbers of new volunteers who attended the sessions after March (post-pandemic). We also hosted eight corporate group sessions in Tooting canteen, each with at least six new volunteers per occasion.
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Individual Volunteers: 280
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Corporate Volunteers: 8 groups/66 volunteers Total Number of Volunteers: 346
“Felt part of a team doing good things. Nice friendly people."
"I love your canteens initiative. Inspired so many people to do volunteering that never thought of doing before! BIG THANK YOU"
"It is a meaningful work, nice time to work together."
Customers attend from all walks of life, some attend for the company and to meet people but they also attend because they are trying to rebuild their lives, e.g. recovering from alcoholism or drug addiction, and the Centre offers a friendly face and a chat, and most importantly no one is there to judge them.
"Be Enriched staff and volunteers have a very positive attitude and look to make a positive impact on people's lives."
“ The overall experience was great. All staff were helpful and engaging. The head chef was inspiring and created a fun day for us volunteers. Seeing the impact the canteen makes to those who attend was the best part - services like Be Enriched are so important and being a part of it for one day was an incredibly valuable experience.”
"It was a fun day, produced "I had a great a great day helping the service." local community with a work colleague."
COLLABORATION AND CORPORATES
In our engagement with Be Enriched, we have been fortunate to garner significant support from a variety of stakeholders including corporate entities, local colleges, universities, and other organisations. These invaluable collaborations have provided substantial assistance to our projects.
Corporates
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Newton Europe Mayfair Capital Blackstone
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Waypoint Braze
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Liberty Global Axa
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Baringa
Schools/Colleges
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Southwark College Orchard Hill College LSE
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SBC Youth Group UnityWorks
Funders
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Feeding Britain Lambeth Council
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City Hall Mayor of London's Incubator Fund UNLTD
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
During the specified timeframe, our operations were bolstered by the invaluable contributions of three Communication Interns. These individuals were sourced through the Kickstarter program, a platform designed to extend a six-month employment opportunity to individuals aged 18 to 25 who are recipients of Universal Credit.
Our presence on social media underwent significant expansion, evidenced by our consistent achievement of an average of two daily posts. Notably, we ventured into the realm of TikTok, complementing our existing suite of social media platforms. Moreover, we directed particular attention to LinkedIn, leveraging its potential to engage corporate volunteers effectively. This concerted digital effort was particularly instrumental in propelling our fundraising initiatives forward. Remarkably, our December Christmas campaign yielded over £5,000 in donations, a sum further augmented by matching funds secured for each contribution received.
Our online presence extended to the enhancement of our website, where we focused on improving the visual appeal and comprehensive detailing of numerous pages, as well as the introduction of new sections. These additions encompassed dedicated segments housing Cost-of-Living guidance, healthconscious yet affordable recipes, and a dedicated blog section.
The media landscape also bore witness to our organization's prominence. Be Enriched garnered attention from prominent sources, including a feature on BBC News, participation in three separate radio interviews, and a successful podcast appearance that even brought a donation in support of our endeavors.
A testament to our impactful work was the recognition accorded to the Food Bus, which received high commendation in the Social Value Awards. Additionally, one of our most dedicated volunteers earned distinction through the Wandsworth Civic Award, underscoring their exemplary commitment.
Throughout this period, our success was underpinned by the generous support of our funders. We extend our gratitude to entities such as Feeding Britain, Lambeth Council, City Hall Mayor of London's Incubator Fund, and UNLTD, whose contributions played an indispensable role in enabling our continued operations and accomplishments.
THE FUTURE
As we reflect upon the unexpected challenges posed by the prolonged pandemic, Be Enriched stands resolute, having transformed adversity into an opportunity for growth. The increased engagement with our projects during this time exemplifies the critical role Be Enriched plays in nourishing both bodies and spirits within our communities. Be Enriched is embarking on a deliberate transition from emergency response to a sustainable model of operation. This shift not only ensures the longevity of our efforts but also enables us to enhance our impact through a more strategic approach.
Amidst our evolution, the heartbeat of our efforts remains the Food Bus. This mobile haven of nourishment and community will persist as a symbol of our dedication to reaching those most in need of our services.
The road ahead is one illuminated by the collective resilience of our community, the dedication of our team, and the potential for transformative impact. Armed with the experiences of the past, the wisdom of our partnerships, and the fervor of our mission, we stride into the future with optimism and purpose.
CHARITY NO: 1170219:
www.be-enriched.org
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF BE ENRICHED ELEmE1s We report on the acnts ol the charity lor the year ended 30 September 2022, whith is set out in the Financial Slalements and Notes pages. We have examined the Balance Sheet arbj the Receipts and Payments Account of Be Enriched Elements for the year lo 30 September 2022. This account has been prepared in accordance with the Financial Re)rting Standard for Smaller Entrties and under historical cost convention. Resixllve Responslblllty of the Twstws and In<pendent Examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Council ol Trustees consider that an audit is not required lor the year urKler section 43{2101 the Charrties Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an irKlependent examination is needed. It is my restK>nsibility {1) to examine the accx)unts under 43 01 the 1993 Act,. lill to follow procedures in the General Directions gNen the Charity CoMmissnerS under section 4317)Ibl and liiil lo stale whether particular matters have come lo our attention. Basls of Indgpend•nt examIn¢% report Our eXaMinatn was carried out in accordartt with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a rewew ol the accountsng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes conshderalion of any unusual items or disclosures in the aLuunts, and seeking explanations from you as the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the ewdence that woukl be required in an audit, and nSequentlY we do not express an audit opinion on the wew gNen by the accounts. Indep•ndent Examln•rfs Stst•ment In connection wth our examination, no matter has come to our attention.. {11 Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any Materi restct the requirements: lo keep ac¢ountirvJ recdS and lo prepare acUnts w)rd wilh the aUnting records and lo comply with the accounting requirements. have rw)t been met" or {21 To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accourrts lo be rehed. Michael Danso MBA, MSC. FCCA FFA FIPA Anthony Michael & Associates Ltd Accountsnt & Management Consultants 147 Wells Way, Lorthn SE5 7SZ 10 October 20za