MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ANNUAL REPORT 31 OCTOBER 2023 Charity Number 1176060
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YL4R ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 October 2023. Reference and administrative details Roglstarèd charity name Multicult4Jral Cumbria CIO Charity registration numbeT 1176060 Prlnclple offlce University Of Cumbria Room 003, Homeacres Brampton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9AY The Trustees The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows: Ms L Horton Mrs R M Harrison-Palmer Ms M E Reid Fotheringham JP, DL Chlef Executive Officer Sal Ghafoor OBE Bank Natwest, 92 English Street, Carlisle CA3 8NF The Co-operative Bank, PO Box 250. Skelmersdale, WN8, 6wr
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Trustees and organlsatlonal structure The charity functions through a Board of Trustees. The constitution document, which was reviewed on 28 January 2019, allows for up to 12 trustees to be appointed and no less than 3. Trustees serve for a renewable term of 3 years. Trustees can serve until they either resign or their term ends wilhout renewal. All our existing trustees have the relevant skills, knowlgdge and experience required for being a charity trustee and, aside from expenses. were not remunerated for their trusteeship. Our trustees are unpaid and details of trustee expenses and any related paty transactions are disclosed in note 11 to the accounts. Potential trustees are selected on their skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the effective adrninistration of the charity. Appointment is made through a majority vote of the existing trustees. A Chief Executive OffIr is appointed and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation. Risk Pollcy The CIO regularly reviews risk and the current kay risks are: Further reserves are required to continue to deliver core services during unforeseen dtfficulties More sustainable funding is required, including the introduction of robust and varied Income generation streams Loss of experienced key stsff and trustees would cause considerable strain on the future of the charity The organisation faces a constructive dismissal case at employment tribunal in September 2024 - adequate insurance is carried to cover any relevant costs FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves Pollcy The charity has reserves of £13,209 and this represents 2 month's total tharitable expenditure for wnning costs as at the end of the reporting period. As well as being available to meet potential liabilities, the purpose of the reserve is also to enable Multicultural Cumbria to continue with the delivery of core services
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARrrABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 during a period of unforeseen difficulty and to provide time to repla funding that has been withdrawn or is no longer available. Therefore, on the basis that there is currently slgnlficant uncertainty about the future of key contracts, the cash reserve to be built up to the equivalent of three month's running costs. This will be achieved by diverse income generation streams as well as grants and allowances permitted for such purposes under current legislation and restrictions placed by funders. This policy will be reviewed as the charity grows and at least annually. Funds Held as Custodlan Trustee There were funds and assets totalling £1,527 , held as custodian, by Multicultural Cumbria, during the reporting period ending 31 October 2023 on behalf of the Asian Women's Community Group (Carlisle). This SORP requires that a charity that has acted as custodian Irustee during the reporting period must disclose in the trustees, annLJal report or as a note to the accounts: • a description of the assets, classes of assets or categories of assets which they hold in this capaclty,, the name and objects of the charity {or charities) on whose behalf the assets are held and how this activity falls within the custodian charity's objects. and details of the arrangements for safe custody and segregalion of such assets from the charity's own assets. Donatlons and Grants Pollcy The charity only provides grants to other charities or organisations when working in collaborationlpartnership on the same projects with shared charitable objectives. Grants applications are not requested and instead our senior managers identify when it is most effective to use our own staff and resources or whether to deploy a relevant partner for some or all the project, depending on partner specialisms and the audience to be reached. In addition to their own specialisms, potential partners are reviewed for their financial integrity and operational capability before entering into a partnership agreement. Conditional grants are then awarded in accordance with the project and funders, objectives. Each partnership and collaboration is to ensure alignment with our grants, priorities and strategic planning.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Publlc Benefft We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives set. Our Mlsslon To strive towards an equitable multicultural society in Cumbria that supports ethnic diversity and societal cohesion. To focus on sustainlng and sharing the herltages, cultures, values, beliefs and perspectlves of diaspora people that have origins frorn different cultural backgrounds and promole inclusion throughout the wider community. Our Vision Our vision is to lead by working collaboralively with partners and organisations as we share our values of embracing multicultural integration and societal cohesion. We focus on the needs of our ethnically diverse communities to enable them to develop a sense of belonglng and ownership of their rich heritage and culture In Cumbria. We work with individuals to develop community champions to inspire all diasporas to feel valued and lo promote inclusion amongst the wider community. CIO Objectives The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit in Cumbria by.. the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexua5 orientation or religion; advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity; promoting activities lo foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds,. cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity contributing to the fair access of services, regardless of race, religion or cultural background b) d)
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 Activities and Achlevements Wlthin the Year Asylum Seeker & Refugee Coordlnatlon & Empowerment Programme Throughout the year, we continued and developed our work with the people seeking asylum who started coming to Carlisle in April 2022. As the participants were awaiting the progression of their asylum claims, their needs changed and developed and the services Multicuttural Cumbria provided had to be adapted quickly. As there was such a wide range of needs our approach had to remain flexible and person-centred. Due to an additional grant from the National Lottery, we were able to continue our dlrect support work wlth those housed in local hotels and seeking asylum. This was part of an estsblished network of charitable organisations, each contributing their specialities to support these people, who would otherwise have lite to no statutory support. As language and interpretation has been the biggest barrier for those seeking asylum we have Provided an advocacy service for these new members of the local community. Advocacy was largely beteen the hotels and those appointed to house them In relation to many incidents Including housing issues. The residents appreciated having an intermediary to deal with issues as there were often communication issues between the asylum seekers and those appointed to house them. Our Asylum Seeker and Refugee Coordinator also assisted with correspondence including sourcing, training and the use of various types of soknre and personal assistance to aid interpretation of the many types of Corresponden CeIVed by the participants. This included different types of official and government issued correspondence. This was in addition to. and in tandem with, the services supplied by SERCO Housing Officers. It often included information from other charities or organisations supporting them, as a fonn of 'McKenzie Friend", to go through the information provided to them again, slowly in a clearer fomiat. We also provided support with correspondence regarding Application Registration Cards (ARC), Entry Clearance as a Partner {ECP) and Section 95 (housing and financial support) documentation. being careful not to offer any form of legal advlce and instead directing them to the appropriate legal consultants, including Migrant Help wh8re appropriate, to ensure they were provided with the correct information. We also assisted with those who required replacement Asylum Support Enablement (ASPEN) cards.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 Upon receiving a leave to remain status in the UK, refugees are given a maximum of 28 days to find aktemative accommodation before they are evicted from their accommodation. During this time they must walt for their Biometric Residence Permlt (BRP} and claim Universal Credit, find employment, change status at college and find a home. If needed, they must declare themselves homeless to receive only the basic most of statutory assistance. While supporting refugees with all of these issues we had to manage expectations due to the lack of social and rented accornmodation available in the area. This is teamed with the inhereni difficulties of renting a property wilh no credit history and limited references. This included assisting them in registering wtth social housing providers. We further supported r8fugees new to the area wlth general research and information regarding issues such as National Insurance numbers. work permits and permitted occupations. We assisted numerous refugees in registering for benefits. enrolling with medical practices and advising on how to make appointsments with GP and dentists. Also, sourcing opportunities to support and improve the health of asylum seekers through gym memberships. bicycle schemes and introduction to sporting clubs and org8nisations. It Is reported that dlaspora members of the community are much less likely to report hate crimes committed against them. We continue to support and encourage residents to report hate crimes. In the next year we will hold a project to help break down barriers between those seeking asylum and refugees and the uniformed services. We have liaised with the local police force regarding support for the residents. This was highlighted after previous protests against the hotels housing those seeking asylum. Our Asylum Seeker & Refugee Coordinator has attended Strategic Independent Advisory Group (IAG) meetings with the Chief Constsbles to advocate for the people with which we work. Social education and integration has been a major part of our work with asylum seekers and refugees. We organised, facilitated and participated in many social events which included: Secret Garden - participation and signposting to the Secret Garden project. run by Tullie House Museum. This allowed a safe space within the city for those seeking asylum and new refugees. MCC was credited as coordinator during their last funded project due to our contribution in sharing the information.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 Temple of Culture - participation and signposting in the design and painting of a mural in the heart of the city. on the main atrium wall of Tullie House Museum. Designed and painted exclusively by people seeking asylum in Carlisle by an acclaimed international artist. Cornerstone conversation cafe - We continue to hold a weekly conversation cafe within the Cornerstone cafe. This is a safe space where diaspora people can practise their English, to order drinks (provided froe of charge) and socialise with members of the public and play card games. Uno is a firm favourite! It is also an opportunity for questions to be asked and advice given without judgement. Social evening - in partnership with Pride in North Cumbria (PINC) we h61d monthly social evenings which provided an opportunity for laughter, dancing and socialising with different groups. Dance paty - we organised a night at a local nightclub, the Brickyard, with music and dancing of all nations, to allow participants a chance to socialise freely and have fun. Such social events have been useful to allow them to feel Ilke normal young men and women to go out and dance freely to muslc of their choice. To be respectful of some cultural restrictions, we held two events, one for the male residents and one for the women. Volunteering - as volunteering is a great opportunity to feel part of and give back to the community. we have arranged volunteering placements to assist many local and national charities. This included helping sort donations to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland, with participants sorting around 5 tonnes of aid. Volunteers also helped out with site maintenance for the local Scout Acts'vity Centre, resulting in two asylum seekers becoming regular volunteers at a local scout group.we have volunteered with Gosling Sike of Cumbria Wikllife Trust, Castle Carrock Primary School to assist with Ihe design and making of a new outdoor classroom, balsam bashing for Eden Rivers Trust, Rebike and Currock Community Centre to name but a few. Gardening - working closely with Growtng Well to facilitate weekly volunteering sessions for men and wornen at their garden, which prodUS vegetables for the local community. This has continued after the closure of the hotels housing asylum seekers, wtlh new residents to the city now joining the worf( party each week. The residents also support the Denton Holrne Community Allotment which produces fCd for the local food bank.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 Religious and national festivals - we held 3 Iftar meals during Ramadan, allowlng the hot81 resldents to shop and cook their own f4xxJ. and to share this with other friends and members of the community. We also arranged a meal for Eid to be shared with all Muslim hotel residents. As it is such an important celebration, normally shared with family and friends, it was welcomed to have such an event. We also arranged a celebration for Nowruz for the Persian New Year. including transport, music and dancing and a meal. One local Iranian who attended said it was the first time they had been able to celebrate Nowruz for 12 years. Residents were also taken to a local Orthodox church for Easter service. Many others were signposted to suStable and welcomlng churches. In accordance wlth thelr rellglous and cultural needs. Cooking - we have, and continue to, host regular cooking sessions for diaspora groups. These sessions. funded predominantly through our Cook, Share, Eat programme, allowed them to plan, cook and share meals together. Whilst residents were housed in the two hotels they did not have the opportunity to cook for themse5ves, or to enjoy the food they are used to and enjoy. The sessions aimed at the hotel Tesidents were arranged into small groups from the same natlonality, ensuring that everyone had the opportunity to cook and enjoy a meal in a group setting. Types of foods included Iranian, Egyptian, Kurdish, Syrian. Sudanese and Eritrean dishes. In the forthcoming year we would like to arrange basic cooking and budgeting courses for those currently in dispersal accommodation and new refugees, to help them manage the lirnited funds to ensure they have a varied and balanced diet, alongside life skills of budgeting and shopping. L¢)cal events - attended and supported diasporas to participate in city-wide events such as our own Culture Bazaar. Three Welcome to the City, Freshers. Week at University of Cumbria and Unity Festival, with volunteers helping in all of these events under the supervision and dir8Ction of Multicultural Cumbria. Carrom Board - Carrom is a very popular South Asian board game. Two boards were taken to the men's hotel to allow regular playing. Working with PINC we arranged a Carrom competitionfintroduction event open to all within the community, with plans for further events. Signposting - cooperating with and advocating for other local charities and organisations with similar values and missions to ours. This indudes
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 signposting diaspora community members to their activities and events, such as other conversation groups, english classes. art groups. yoga. and talks. Asylum Seeker & Refugee Education In conjunction with the coordination and empowerment projects, we were able to S8cure £5,000 to purchase equipment and resources to deliver basic English and IT education lo those aff8Cted, aimed at people seeking asylum and being housed in Carlisle hotels. We purchased laptops to run software on to deliver these classes. This fund was carried forward from 2021- 2022 to allow us to procure tutors, through WEA. and software to roll these classes out.The initial focus was on the asylum seeking community but the classes were made available to anyone. who resides locally, in need of English and IT classes. We have been mindful not to take away enrollment from education institutas that are already delivering these types of classes, such as Carlisle College, PHX and Maximus but enhance, and work In tandem with these collaborators. In addition our Asylum Seeker and Refugee Coordinator helped and supported hotel residents with their English homework. provided slower and more detailed explanations of the tssks and vocabulary under the Asylum Seeker Empowerment Project. Cook, Share & Eat Project Cumberland Council granted us a sum of £2.800, which was used to fijnd our Cook, Share Eat programme. These sessions facilitated diaspora groups, induding people seeking asyLum, plan, cook and share meals together to break down barriers and find a sense of community. People seeking asylum were unable to cook for themselves and enjoy the foods and meals familiar to them whilst housed in the two local hotels. We organised numerous small sessions where people origlnally from the same nations were able to get together, cook for each other and share their favourite meals. This very successful programme was then continued into the wider diaspora community with the aim of connecting up people from similar cultural backgrounds to lessen feelings of isolation. Aslan Women's Group This fund remains in pla for applications to support asian women in need, financially and socially.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 Better Tomorrows Following the recruitinent of a Trainee Youth Worker last year, the new team member resigned their post to pursue a different career path afterjust months. This fund is currently on hold until we are in a position, as an organisation, to recruit. induct and train a new mern'ber of staff. Culture Bazaar 2023 (Carlisle) Another very successful event was held in Cartisle in 2023. This was an event open to the whole community that provided a safe environment for all to explore, experience and celebrate all different cultures. Culture Bazaar West 2023 The very first Culture Bazaar in West Cumbria was held in Workington in November 2023. The planning and preparation work for this was mostly completed in this financial year. Up to 31st October 2023, we were able to obtain £12,000 in grants and sponsorships to fijnd this event, which will be carried foThvard to 2023-2024. Dlaspora Developments We continued with the strategy development work using the £350,000 worth of funding from The National Lottery Fund. which Is paid to us over a 5 year period. Using this funding we were able to achieve the following: Trial the role of a Digital Support Officer. This lasted until Seplember where, at the review period, it was appraised that largely outsourciro the digital marketing and publicity elements were both more time 8nd cost effective Appraise all staff roles for time and cost effectiveness The recruitment of a part-time Business Development Manager. the role was to primarily. reporting to the CEO, to line manager the team, develop the govemance structure and documentation including Human Resources and Personnel processes and procedures. The BDM position was developed into a Chief Operations offir, which was more fitting to the responsibilities required. Commence the recruitment process to gain more Trustees. ensuring they possess the correct experience and skill sets to compliment those already possessed. Apply for funding for a feasibility study to establlsh the case for a Multicultural Centre and cooking School within the city centre. Redefine organisational focus and plan the future of the charity. re-establishing long-term objectives that are in accordan with the constitution of ihe charity.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 Establish better inter organisational communications, including coaching from an extemal provider on staff qualities, team dynamics and effective team working as well as minuted staff meetings with a focus on achievements and work planning. Establish a more effective staff appraisal system, ensuring that the charity's objectives are delivered in an appropriate and effective manner, also raising staff involvement and morale. Appraisal and implementation of a new document and IT structure to estsblish better communication and succession planning. A relaunch of corporate branding, incorporating a new logo and reinvented website and social media channels Contlnued network and partnershlp bullding and strategic development, seeking and engaging with partners and collaborators who have similar goals and objectives to those at Multicultural Cumbria. being mindful and respectful of the positions and statuses of those organisations within the community. This includes an active involvement with Cumbria Race Equality Network Medla Coverage & Publlc Relatlons MCC continues to have an excellent worklng relationshlp wlth the local networks, over all types of medla and was able to galn local medla coverage for most of Its projects, keeping both t,he charity name and multiculturalism, as a topic, in the minds of the people of Cumbria. This contributes to empowering the minoritised groups by being a conduit to ensure that diaspora communities are being represented. Personnèl Changos During the financial year 2022-2023 Multicultural Cumbria was in a period of intense development and restructure. We lost our Chief Operations Officer because of differences in opinion of the direction of the organisation. This person has since filed a constructive dismissal case with the Tribunal Service, a case in which Multicultural Cumbria refutes and strongly defends the claim. The organisation had adequate insurance protection at the time of filing and is being represented by the insurance appointed legal team. The Tribunal is expected to be held in September 2024. During the financial year we also reiVed the resignation of our Trainee Youth Worker, who decided to pursue further academic studies and a different career path. This individual did stay as an employee for a fijrther two months in an administrative support capacity until their educational provisions were secured. We would like to wish this person the best of luck in their fLrture studies and career and who hope to work with them in the future as a volunteer.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 Voluntary Help and Glfts In Klnd It is our aim thal volunteers provide assistance with all our events, giving their time and supplles lo make each one a success. After Covid-19 restrlctlons were lifted, the charity was able to work with many more volunleers than the previous year. The increase in volunteers will be a major objective for MCC over the next year. The public and local organisations have continued with their generosity in giving gifts and services in kind, particularly with regard to the Culture Bazaar and Race2B Conference, when collaboration work with the University of Cumbria was particularly effective. The trustees are very grateful to all the 25 individual volunteers and multiple local businesses and organisations worklng with Multicultural Cumbrla, and who have assisted the charity to achieve its aims and objectives. We would also like to say a special thank you to University of Cumbria for providing us with free office space.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MULTICULTURAL CUM8RIA Statomant of Flnanclal Actlvltles For Year Ended 31 October 2023 2023 2022 Totals Funds Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Note Total Funds Income Grants Donations Other Income Total Incomo £2,800 £52 £27,742 £30,594 £93,000 £0 £00 £93,000 £95,800 £156,631 £52 £645 £27,742 £2,066 £123,594 £159,342 Expendlture Exp8nditure on charitsbl8 activitles Total Expendlture £21,174 £107,376 £21,174 £107,376 £128,550 £158,781 £128,550 £158,781 Net Incomo and Net Movement In Funds £9,420 (£14,376) (£4.956) £561 Reconclllatlon of Funds Total Funds Brought Fomard Transfers beeen funds Total Funds Carwl8d FoTward £13,961 -557 £22,824 £54,255 557 £40,436 £68.216 £67,655 £63.260 £68,216 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losse$ reco9nised in the year. All Income and expendlture derlv• from continulng actlvltles. The above Statement to be read In conjunctlon wlth the Notes to the Accounts.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA Statement of Flnanclal Posltlon (Balanco Sheet) as at 31 October 2023 Note 2023 2022 Fixed Ass8ts Tangible Fixed Assets £960 £1,210 Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand £77.106 £81,242 Debtors Plu5 Debtors Plus Prepayments Net Current Assets 14 £5,150 £663 £82.919 £400 £394 £82,036 Currènt Llabllltles Less Creditors.. Trade Creditors Les5 accruals Less payroll Liabilities Tolal current Ilabllltl88 £872 £19,339 £408 £20,619 £5,033 £8,879 £1.118 £15,030 Total cr•dltorn 15 £20,619 £14030 Total Assets1888 current Ilabllltles Funds of the Charlty Restrlcted Funds - Unrestricted Funds £63,260 £68,216 16 £40,436 £22,824 £54,255 £13,961 Signed on behalf of Mullicultural Cumbria.. Louis Wind-cowie Au 30 2024 21:05 GMT+i Date: 3010812024
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA Notes to thè Financial Statements Y8ar Ended 31 October 2023 1. General Infomiatlon The charity is a standard charity regISted In England and Wales and is unincorporated. The addr8ss of the charity is UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA, HOMEACRES HOUSE. BFIAMPTON ROAD, CARLISLE. CUMBRIA CA3 9AY 2. SLitement of Compllance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard appllcation in the UK and the Republic of Ireland" the Statem8nt of Recommended Practic8 applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accord8nce with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102> (Charities SORP IFRS102)) and the Charities Act 2011. 3. Accountlng Pollcles Basls of proparatlon The financial statements hav8 b8en prepared on th8 historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through inoNne and exp8nditur8. Th8 financial statements are prepared in sterh'ng, which is th8 functional Currency of the entity. Golng Concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. D18closur• Examptlons The Charity satisfies the criteria of qualrfying entity as definite in FRS102. As such, advantsge has been taken on the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS102: a) No cash flow statemenl has been presented b} Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented. Judg8monts and key Sources of estlmatlon uncertainty The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make Judgements, estimates and assumptions thal affect the amounts reported. These eslimates and judgements ar8 continually reviewed and are based on experien¢e and other factors including expectations of future events that are b8lieved to b8 reasonable under the circumstances. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretlon of the tTUStees to further any of the charity's purpose. This figure includes designated funds, which are unrestricted funds earmarked by the truste8s for specific future projects or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the lerm5 of an appeal and fall into one of sulKlasses' restricted income funds or endowment funds.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARETABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 Incomlng Resources All incoming resourc8s are included in th8 Statement of Financial Activities when entitlement has passed to the charity" it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can reliably be measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of incom8: i) Income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. ii) Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted seNice. This 15 dassified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unFpent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted. Re$ourc88 Expèndod Exp8nditure is recognis8d on an accrual basis as a liability is in¢urr8d. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is Glassified under headlngs of the statemenl of financial activities to which it relates.. i} expenditur8 on raising funds, including ihe costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading a¢tivilie5, and the sale of donated goods. li) expendibjre on charilable activities indudes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further is charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficlarles. including those support costs and costs relaling to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable actlvities. illl other expenditure includes all expendmure that is nellher related to raislng funds for the charily nor part of ils exp8nditur8 on charilable activities. All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Dlre¢t costs attributablé to a Single activity ar8 allocated dlrectly to that actlvlty. 4. Tangiblo Assets The charity currently holds fixed assets to the value of £960. 5. Depreciation Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation. Depreclatlon is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual valu8. over their expected useful lives. Fixtures and fittings and office 8qUiPTnent are depreciated on the basis 20Yo Straight line. Expenditure on acquisition assets have been capitalised and included within the balance sheet. During the period the Charity did not acquire additional tangible fixed assets. Depreciation of £250 was deducted trom the value of the assets for the reporting period and the depreciatlon cost carried in expenditur8. 6. Impaimient of Fixed Assets There were no impairments of fixed assets during the reporting period. 7. Financial Instruments A financial asset or a financia5 liability is remgnised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic finanrial instruments are
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATE.D ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 initially recognised at Ihe amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs. Current assets and current liabilit185 are subsequently measurad at the cash or Gonsideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. 8. Grants and Donations Unrestricted Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 2022 Grants, Donatlons and Legacies Grants Receivable £2,800 £93,000 £95,800 £156.631 Donations £52 /£0 £00 £52 £645 Other £27,742 £27,742 £2.066 Total Income £30,594 £93,000 £123,594 £159,342 9. Expendlture on charltable activltle8 Unrestricted RestThcled Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 Totsl Funds 2022 PremiseslRent £0 £0 £0 £0 Insurance £0 £927 £927 £384 R8n8wals £0 £0 £0 £0 Telephone & IT Costs General Office Costs £0 £1,150 £1.150 £5,557 £488 £1.440 £1.928 £4,101 Event Costs £22,999 £5,438 £28.437 £19,718 Mgmt & Admin Fees Consultancy & Support Staff & Volunteer Costs inc18ave provision £216 £131 £347 £0 £61 £3,152 £3,213 £4,1)40 {£2.840) £95.138 £92.298 £124,939 Grants to oth8r Charities £0 £0 £0 £0 DepreciatKJn £250 £0 £250 £42 Total Expenses £21,174 £107,376 £128,550 £158,782
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 10. Staff and Volunteer Costs The totsl staff costs and employee beneffts Jncluding volunteef (x)sts are as follows: 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Social Security Costs £83,088 £110.083 £3,025 £2.987 Pension Costs £2.396 £3.126 Volunteer costs £0 £0 A financlal asset or a financial Ilability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instnjmenl. Basic financial instruments are initially r&(x)gni$8d at th8 amount receivable or payable includir@ any related transaction costs. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. 2022 2021 Number of staff The full-time equivalent of the above staff numbers is 2.9. No 6mployee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during 2022 nor 2023. Durlng the year key management remuneratlon amounted to £35,100 {exduding 8mployer pension costs). 11. Staff Costs Provlslon A provision of £10,405 for stsff costs incurred during the period ending 31 October 2023 is not included in the above figures and is Caled in the balance sheet. Relevant costs are included lo ensure that the expendlture is declared in th8 relevant financial p8ri0d. 12. Pènslons The Charity operates a defined benefits Pension scheme and the pension charge is based on untribulions made to 31 October 2023. 13. Trust•0 Remuneratlon and Expenses No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or related entity were received by the Trustees during the reporting period. 14. Debtors Debtors al the end of 2023 = £5,150. due within one year.
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023 15. Creditors Creditors at the end of 2023 = £20,619, du8 Within on8 year. 16. Funds Reslricted Funds avallable at the end of 2023 = £40,436 to carry forward to 2024, Unrestricted Funds available at the end of 2023.. Designated Funds - £7,918 Free reserves £14.906
MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA CIO Independent ExaMIr8 Report to th• Trusteeg of Multicultural Cumbrla CIO I report on the accounts ofthe charty for the year ended 31 st Octob8r 2023, vthich are set out on pages 1-20. This report is m8d8 solely to the charitys tSt894 as a body, in aGoord8nc8 with s43 of the Ch8riti98 Act 1993 (for a charty in England and Wale$). Re8POCtlve re8ponslbilltlo8 of Trustee8 and Examinor The charty's trustees are responsible ft)r the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider Ihat an audtt is not required for this year {under se¢lion 4312) of th8 Chartties Act 1993 (the 1993 Act} and that an independent examination is needed. It 18 my responsibilty to: Examlne the accounts (under section4313){a) of th8 1993 Act): To follow th8 procedures laid down In th8 General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under 84317){b) of the Act., and To state vtheth6r particular matters hav8 come to my attentlon. B•sl• of Indepondent oxamlner8 roporL My examination was carriéd out In accordance with the G8n8ral Directions given by the Charity Commissioner8. An examination included a revlew of arxounting records képt by the charity end a comparison of the accounts pre88nted wth Ih08e rers. It a180 includes conslderation of any unusual items or dlx108ur88 in th8 accounts, and the Seeklng of explanations from you as trustees con¢eming any Such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide 811 the evldence that would be requlred in audit and cons8quently. I do not expres8 an audtt oplnion on the view given by tho acwunt8. Independont oxamlnern statement In connectlon with my examlnation, no matterhas com6 to my attgnlion.. {1) which gives me rea80nabl8 causo to b8lieve that, in any material respect, the requir8m8nts'. to keep accounting records In accordance viith 841 of the Act., and to Prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of th8 Act have not been met., or (2) to which, in my opinion, attentK*n should ba drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr. Robert W. Gordon FCA. ATT, FMAAT Briar Lea House. Brampton Road, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5TN Date: 30 August 2024