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

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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 OffI￿r 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

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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.

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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)

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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 lit￿e 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 bet￿een 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.

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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.

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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 prodU￿S
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 fC￿d for the local food bank.

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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

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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.

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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 offi￿r, 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.

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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 re￿iVed 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.

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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.

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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 be￿een 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.

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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

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MULTICULTURAL CUMBRIA
Notes to thè Financial Statements
Y8ar Ended 31 October 2023
1. General Infomiatlon
The charity is a standard charity regISte￿d 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.

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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

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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

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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 Ca￿led 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.

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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 ExaMI￿r8 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 t￿St894 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 re￿r￿s. 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