THE
CARIBBEAN
COLLECTIVE
conneeiing and supporting
communllles In Lelcesler
ANNUALREPORT
2022/2023

## Agenda 

Annual General Meeting 

27 October 2023 

Caribbean Court Day Centre Leicester Your paragraph text7pm to 8.30pm 

## 1. Welcome and introductions 

## 2.  Minutes of the last AGM (03/11/2022) and matters arising 

## 3.  Reports and accounts 

- Chairperson’s report 

- Treasurer’s report and accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023 (Financial Report is in a separate document) 

- Questions and Answers 

## 4.  Trustees and Officers 

- Election of Trustees 

- Election of Chairperson 

- Election of Treasurer 

- Election of Secretary 

## 5.  Any Other Business 



## The Caribbean Collective 


## **CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT** 

I open my report with quotations: 

‘ …..embrace the wisdom of our ancestors. Their legacy is a guiding light reminding us to give generously, take pride in our heritage and share our stories. In connecting with one another we weave a narrative that echoes the resilience and strength passed down through generations.’ _Black History month message_ 

‘We never came to England, England came to us’ _a billboard somewhere in London_ 

‘Within the voyage of a ship and the trail of the road lies the adventure of a lifetime’ _On one of our Windrush 75 commemorative and fundraising  Fridge Magnets._ These are available this evening for a small or large donation. 




Let us start with a brief reminder of the journey that this organisation has travelled. It began as a small group of Jamaican people that used to meet socially for mutual support and self-help in the 1960s. These people are now described as the Windrush generation. They had a vision about providing culturally appropriate services for people of Caribbean origin living in Leicester. They formed an association called Leicester Jamaica Community Service Group. 

This association evolved into a local authority funded service provider with premises, having miraculously navigated the bureaucracy of the time. Our organisation is no longer funded by the City Council, yet it remains one of very few local Black organisations that has stood the test of time. I pay tribute to those founder members that set us on the journey; most of them are no longer with us. I like to think that they can all be proud of the fact that we are still here continuing the work they began. 

## We salute them 

October 2023 and Windrush 75 meets Black History Season.  It is most fitting that we celebrate the achievements  of  the so named ‘Windrush Generation’. In particular, we recognise tonight those of them that are the founders and servants of this organisation, formerly Leicester Jamaica Community Service Group, now The Caribbean Collective. I would like to salute those still serving (only one original).  I salute those retired from the board of trustees and a special salute tonight to those that are no longer with us. 




## **The Past Year** 

And so to the past year. Once again, a year of massive challenge has been met head-on by our dedicated staff team, volunteers, and trustees. All are exceptionally committed and willing to go above and beyond expectations. 

I would like to thank all our staff with a round of applause to show appreciation. I would like to thank all our volunteers with a round of applause to show appreciation. I would like to thank all our trustees with a round of applause to show appreciation. 

Amongst the challenges overcome this year is the securing of the local authority approved provider contract. This involved trustees in an intense and demanding tender (or bidding) process and passing the thorough inspection required. Trustees have secured our immediate future in this building ‘Caribbean Court’ with the Landlords PA Housing, this was in serious doubt at one stage, but is now secured, subject to annual review. This success is due to skilful negotiation. 

We have increased the level of take up for day care services, and we have made the adjustments necessary to ensure that providing Caribbean meals can continue in the face of spiralling costs. We have also continued to ensure that the organisation remains solvent in a time of austerity and economic turmoil. 

## **Things to look forward to** 

## **Developing Day Centre and Satellite Activities** 

The Caribbean Collective will continue to develop a high standard of support and activities for elders both day centre based and elsewhere  in the community, for example at the African Caribbean Centre, with churches and online with Caribbean Catch-Up. 

## **Elders Transport Fund** 

Efforts are under way to raise funds for the replacement of the minibus that has become unreliable and something of a money pit. The Caribbean Court Elders Transport Fund has begun to reach out to the community through a range of fundraising events and initiatives and specific funding applications will be made in the coming months. 

## **The Eric Hudson Green Space Project** 

Under this initiative, this summer has seen vast improvements to the Green Space at Caribbean Court. Raised planters have been added and elders and volunteers have been involved in planting and growing flowers vegetables and herbs. We have run several trips to green spaces and will do more in future, transport permitting. We will also explore supporting elders to enjoy green space in their homes. 

## **Dance With Elders** 

This initiative will continue to arrange dance, arts and cultural events that bring together the generations and introduce younger people to the work of The Caribbean Collective as well as raise funds. 

## **Partnerships: The Caribbean Collective Ethos** 

The coming months will see the furthering of ‘The Caribbean Collective ethos.’ We are already working together with other Caribbean organisations to celebrate occasions such as Independence and to support sporting occasions and other activities. We will continue supporting other community objectives such as the ownership of the African Caribbean Centre due to fully commence in January 2024. 










## **KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE YEAR** 

## **New contract for services** 

Following an extremely demanding tender process, Trustees have successfully ensured our continued registration as an approved provider of adult services for Leicester City Council. The process is ongoing as we are continually inspected to ensure we meet exacting standards. This is a real challenge for the organisation as we are operating with increasingly limited resources. 


## **New posts** 

Funding has been secured from the National Lottery Community Fund for two new posts, ‘Volunteer Coordinator’ and ‘Development Worker’. The posts have been filled and work has commenced in these two important areas. 

## **New tenancy arrangement with landlord** 

The new arrangement with the Landlord, PA Housing, has resulted in a much-needed increase in office space for The Credit Union, exclusive use of the dining area, and greater control of our utility costs.  This is balanced with a loss of office and meeting room space for the daycentre and a big increase in rent, which is partly due to a period of deferred rent rises and increased shared utility costs. 

## **Independence celebrations and partnerships** 

LJCSG traditionally organised a Jamaica Independence Celebration. The Caribbean collective has continued this tradition. In keeping with our more collective and inclusive agenda TCC has supported other independence celebrations - St Kitts & Nevis recently, Antigua and Barbuda in November and others to follow. TCC will continue to partner and support the various island organisations as well as other community organisations. 

## **Community ownership of African Caribbean Centre** 

Trustees supported The African Heritage Alliance in successfully securing community ownership of the African Caribbean Centre, which will begin in January 2024. We will continue to support the AHA in this challenging and progressive initiative. 

## **Caribbean Flavours** 

This year saw the return of the popular and very entertaining Caribbean Flavours event. The event raised money for The Elders Transport Fund. The event involved a fashion show along with singers, poetry, a mini stage play and musical performances. Some may remember the drama group of Jamaica Community Service Group that performed folk songs, poetry and sketches at many events in the 70s and 80s. This event marks our return to the inclusion of the arts and education as well as welfare. 

## **The Meals Service** 

The meals service has been contracted out in an attempt to keep it viable. This approach will be kept under review. With the help of volunteer drivers, weekday and weekend meal deliveries continue. 








## **OUR TRUSTEES** 


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Albert Blake Lesley-May O. Derek Rawle Gloria Daley<br>Sanneh<br>Michelle Lowe<br>Ivy Hamilton<br>Sandra Stanley Charmaine Blake Lovona Brown<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Our trustees are all unpaid volunteers who spend from 5 hours a month upwards helping to manage the organisation. 

- The Board of Trustees needs skills and experience in the following areas: financial management, income generation and enterprise 

   - national and local government and statutory bodies – funding and quality 

   - marketing and publicity including digital strategies care of the elderly 

   - food operations 

   - service delivery and customer care 

   - human resource management 

   - fund-raising 

   - facilities management 

   - Health and Safety and hygiene compliance 

If you feel you can contribute do let us know by contacting the chairperson at: albert@caribcourt.uk 



We provide services that enhance the health and wellbeing of those aged over 50 with particular emphasis on the African Caribbean heritage community. We have developed expertise about our elders and we understand their needs, aspirations and the challenges they face every day. 

**Caribbean Court Day Centre** offers social, leisure and educational activities including exercise sessions, singing, dancing, workshops and outings. We are open five days per week from 10:00 am to 3 pm. We provide lunch, stimulating activities and other support services. We have introduced a program (Livity) based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) which improves the health and wellbeing of those living with dementia. We pick up and drop off clients attending the Day Centre with our specially adapted minibus. 

**Caribbean Court Kitchen** provides nutritious, delicious, freshly prepared Caribbean meals delivered direct to our customers' homes. 

**Caribbean Catch Up** provides online gatherings involving games, quizzes, music and chat. This aims to reduce the risk of social isolation and loneliness. 



Our services are monitored by Leicester City Council and we comply with their Quality Assurance Framework. 

WAZOBIA  - Caribbean 

provisions 

**Contact us:** and Fish 2 Door - Fresh fish info@caribcourt.uk deliveries 0116 298 2339 www.caribcourt.uk 




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THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE
Fioancial Staiement for the l'ear Ended 31st ￿larCh 2023
Registered Charity No. I18?669 (CIO Registration)
COYTENTS
PAGE
Lekgl and Administraiivc
Trustees. Rew)rt
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Examiners, Re￿rt
Statement of Financial Aclivities
Balance Sheet
Noles to the Financial Statement
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THE C.4RIBBE.4I COLLECTJI
Leoal and .4dministraiive Information for the l ear Ended 31st .Ilarch 2023
Address".
Caribbean Court Das, Centre
29 Spark"enhoe Street
Leicesier
LE? OTD
Registered Charity No:
1182669 (CIO Rewstration)
Lesley-.May Olonode Sanneli
Sttret¥r)':
Trustees."
Vincent Blake- Chairperson
D¢rek' Rawle
Gloria Daley
Hemla Hamilion
Lesley-M8y Olonode Sanneh
Chami￿ne Blak'e
N4ichelle Lowe
Sandra Stanley
Fred Clarke-Bapisie- resigned
Unity Trust Bank pl
Four Brindleplace
Binningh￿n
BI 2JB
Bankers:
Independent Examinerj:
Braftdon Accounrancy Limited
Suit¢ 2. The Koco Build￿8
The Arches
Spon End
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THE C.4RIBBE.4.N COLLECTn'E
Trustees, Report for the l-ear Ended Jlst .Nlarch 2023
Tlie trustees present their annual report along with the fm#ncial statemenrs of ihe charity for the )'ear
ended i Isl March 202). The Trustees have adopted the proi'isions of the Sratemeni of Recommended
Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reportinb by Charities. issued in h.larch 2005 in preparing th¢
annuat report and fillanci￿ statements. The fmancial statemenis hai'e also been prepared in accordance
with the accounting policies set out on pa¥e 7 and coinpl>' ￿1(h the chatities conslitution and
applicable a¢couuting standard&
Leicest¢r Jamacia Community. SeTh'ice Group M'as registered as a CIO Registration Charity, on 28th
March 2019 under number 118?669. The ￿nStitutIon dated 19th li .larch ?019. All as%els hai'e now
been tratisferred
On 2nd Ma). ?02? the charit), changed its name to The Caribbean Collectii'e and will ¢ontt'nued to be
rer¢¥isiered wTtli the Charity, Cominission under the number I18?669.
Objects of the Charity
l. To benefit the residents of the City of Leicesier and sunounding distsicts by proi'iding facilities
and sernice for recreation, education and leisure-tsme 0￿upatiOn of life of these residents. These
facilities and services w'ill be provided without th'5tinetion of s¢K s&xual orientation. Tace or of
political. religioiis or other opinions.
2. The relief of poi'erty and poor health amongst p¢ople resident in the City of Leicester and
surroLindinb' district by proN'iding facilities and seTrices calculated ro reliei'e the need% of such
persons.
3. The proinotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by proinoting actii'ities ro foster
understiindiii¥ between people from diveTse ba¢k"grounds wtthin the City of l.eicesler and
soundiiibTr district..
Aetivities
lTh¢ ¢harity lalso know as Caribbean Coun) provides services that enhance the health and wellbeing of
those aged oN'er SO, with particular emphasis on the Africanlcaribbeall heritable cominunity. The
charity. also promotes understanding of people from dii'erse backgrounds and different ages by
or&Tanizing cultural ¢i'enls. Our beneficiaries reside within the City of Leicester and surrounding
district.
OrgRnis4tion
Tlie tr11steLS who have 5¢rved durtng tlie }ear are set out oil pa8e l and meet on a regulw. basis. The
trn5t¢es have ultiinate control oi'er all the affaErs ofthe charity.
A¢hie%'emettt and Perf0rn14n¢e
The slateinent of financi￿ activities for the year is sei out on page 5 of the fiiianciat slateinents. lil
suiiiinary. the incoming resources for the year amounted to £17i.04012022 - £9),369}. with the niajoi
portions of incoine Come from gratils and sales. The e.¥p¢ndittw¢ was £ l j5,601 (202? £104,955).
witl) the Inain e.xpen5e being salaries. and geneTal ￿ll￿1n￿ costs.
Reserve Policy
The trustees hai'e rei'iew¢d the reserves of the ch3Xtty'. This r¢i"iew encompassed th¢ nature of the
in¢ome and expenditure Streams, th¢ needs to match i'ariable Tncome M'ith fixed cominibnet]ts and the
nature of tlie reserves
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TFIE CARIBBE.4.N COLLECTIN
Tru5tees' Report for the l'ear Ended Jlst.Ilarch 2U23
(Continued)
Risk" manalement
The mistees conducts tts own review. of major risks to w'hich the Centre is exposed. These procedures
are periodicall}, reN'ieMed io ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity and are as follows..
an annua] re￿ieW of the risks w'hich the charity. maN' face.
the establishment of s)stems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified."
the impl¢mentatton ofprocedures destgmed to minimise any Polential impact on the charity should
any of the risk's maierialise
Trustees, respon5tbilities in relgtioD lo the fJn4ncial 5tAteme•ts
The law appli¥able to chartiies in England aod Il'-ales requires the trusiees to prepare finartci
slateinents for fman¢ial }'ear whicli show's a tru¢ and fair i'iew of ihe chariTies financiat actii'ities
durtnsb the year and to ils fiiianciaj position at the >'ear end. In preparing financial siaiement the trustees
should fvllow best pra¢iice &nd".
select suitable accounting policies and then apply consisten11￿,.
InaL¢ jud¥rTneni and estimates that are re&sonable and prudent.
stale whether applieabl¢ accouniing siandards hai'e been followed subject to any Inateria]
departures disL'losed and explatned ii) the financial statement..
prepare the financia] staleinenl on the &*oing ¢onceni basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that
the charity will coniinue An operation.
The tnJstL'es are r¢sponsible for maintainin8 proper ￿Ountin0 records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy the fin(thciaF position of the chariTh' whi¢h enable ihay) ro ¢nsure that the financial statemeiils
comply M'ith the applicable charity rulings The trnstees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets
f the charity and hence for iaking reasonable st¢ps for the preN'enEion and dete¢tton of fraud and otlier
IJTegulariti¢s.
Independent Examiner
Brandon Accountancy haN'e express¢d their willingness to ￿ntinue Is examiners and a resolution for
tlieir re-appointment will be proposed at the fonhcomin8 annual g￿eral meeting.
Approved and signed on behalf of the Trusiees by..
Sigyned
Dale...................................
Prinl Name .
Position
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THE C.4RIBBEAS COLLECTIN
Independent Examiners, report to the Trustees of The Caribbean Colle¢tiTr'e in respect
of the vear ended 31st .Ilarch 2023
I repon on the a¢count for the Jear ended 31 si March ?0?3 sei on pages 5 to 8.
Respectii'e responsibilities of trustees Ind exgmiDtr
The charity's trustees are responsible for rhe preparatson of accounts. and ¢onsider that an audii is llol
required for the )'ear under Se¢lion 144 of the Charines Act 201 l and that an independenl e¥￿inatIon
is required.
HaN'illb¥ che¢kcd Ihat the chafity is eligible for and independellt examination, it is my responsibility to..
Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Chartties Aci
to follow the pro¥edures laid down in the generat Direction given by the Charity Coinmission
under Seenon 145 (5Xb) of the Charittes Act ?0 I i.
to state whether any particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis on the independent ex8miners' report
M). examination was carried out in accordance w'ith the general Dircciions ￿Ven by the Charity
Coinmission. The ex&ninatton includes a rei'iew of the accounting re¢ords kepi by the charity and a
COtnpa]'ison of the accounts presented M'ith those records. It also includes consideration of any unusuai
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from ￿'OU as Irusiees concerning any
5u¢h maners. The procedures undenaken do¢s not proi'ide all the eiidence ihat would be required in
an audit, and consequentl). no opinion is gi%'¢n as to wheiher the a¢counis present a 'iru¢ and fair. vtew
and the report is limited io those matters set out in the siaieinents below.
Independent txaminer's ytxtemeni
In connection with my exan?ination. no wtwrter has come to my anenrion (other th9n that di￿loSed
below)..
( l ) whi¢h gives me re&sonabl¢ cause to beliel'e tha( in any mRlerial respecL the requireinents..
to keep accounting records in accordan¢e with Section 130 of the Chariiies A¢l.'
to prepare accoun15 which accord ￿1th the accountin8 records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the rei'enant Chariti¢s Act have been met.. or
(21 to which. in m), opinion, attentton should be drawn in order to enable a proper uftderstandin8 of the
accounts lo be I'each¢d.
J Brat]don
Br￿?dOn Accountan¢). Limited
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THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
Notes Unrestricted Restrictod
2023
2022
Income & Expenditure
Incoming Resources:
Sales
National Lottery Grant
Dementia Program Board Grant
Church Urban Fund Grant
H M R C Covid Grant
Donations
Bank Interest
Other Income
127.732
127,732
17,962
25,iJOO
82.552
17,962
25,000
1,500
2,164
6,iJOO
2.178
2,178
168
1.150
Total Incoming Resource$
130,079
42,962
173.040
93,369
Resources Expended:
DI￿¢t Charitable Expenditure
121.515
1.816
123.131
88.073
Management & Adminislrats'on
12,115
12.115
16,292
Publicity
355
355
Total Resourc•s Expended
133,985
1,616
135,601
104.955
Net Movemont In Funds
{_3.907)
41,346
37,439
(-11.585)
Fund balance brought forward
4,091
4,091
15,677
Fund balance carrled forward
41,346
41,530
4,091
The notes on pages 7 10 8 form part of this financial statement
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THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE
Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
2023
Notes
2022
Flxed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Ass•ts
Debtors
Cash al Bank
42.230
4.791
Currènt LiabilitS6s
Creditors
42.230
4,791
700
Net Curront Assets
41.530
4,091
Net Ass•ts
41,530
4.091
Represented by..
Llnr•strlcted Income Fund$
General Purposes Fund
4,091
Restricted Income Fund$
Nalinal Lottery Grant
Dementia Program Board
16,346
25.000
Total Funds
41.530
4.091
The financial slatem•fits have been p￿pared under the histon￿l cost eonvents"on, aftd follow the
recommen¢Yalions in Aceotjniing and Reportin9 by Charits'es Staiem•nl of Rectsmmended Practice
is¥ued on March 2005.
Approved and signed on behalf of Ihe trustees by..
signatu￿............................................................
Date....................................
Print Name ........................................................
Position
The notes on pages 7 10 8 form part of this financial state￿ent
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THE CARIB8EAN COLLECTIVE
Notes to the Financial Ststemènt for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
Note 1
Accounting policies
la) The finanaal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice ISORP) Accountsng and Reporting by Charities- published
in March 2005 and other applicable accounting Slandards.
Ib) Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and include in full in the
Sialemenl of Finanaal Activities when receivable. The value of services piovided by
volunteers has not been induded.
Ic) Grants. inctuding grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the
Slalemenl of Financial Activities in the year in which they are re￿1Vable.
Id) Incoming resources from investments is induded when ￿ceivable.
161 Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are Incurred. Resources
expended include attributable VAT vh)ich cannot be recovered,
lfj Resource$ expensed a￿ allocated lo the partiojlar activity where the cost relates directly
to that activity.
(gi Depreciation is provided at rates caiculaled to write off the cost of each asset over ils
expected useful lrfe.
(h) un￿StriCted lunds are donations and Other incoming resources receivable or generated
for the objects of the charity wilhoul further spectfied purpose and are available as
general funds.
li) Designated funds are unrestricted funds eamiarked by the managernenl committee for
particular purposes.
(i) Reslricted funds are lo be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund. together with a fair
allocation of management and support costs.
Note 2 Taxation
a charity, The Canbbean Collective is exempl from Corporation Tax on income
and gains falling ￿thin Section $05 of the Taxation and Chargeable Gains Act 1992
lo the extent that these are applied lo ils charitable objecls.
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THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE
Notes to the Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
Unrestricted Restrlcted
2023
Note 3 0ir9Ct Charitable Expgnditure
Salaries and NIC
Pension
Recruilmenl
Rent
Rates
Heal and Light
Telephone and Inlemel
Equipment
Equipment Hire
Food Catering
Vahicle Expenses
Subconlfaciors
Volunteers Travel & Expons8S
2022
74,077
74.077
43,505
1,028
192
13.140
192
13,140
944
499
1,290
323
1,193
20,615
5.203
4,763
230
6.640
1,217
1,004
1,121
911
499
1.290
323
1,193
20.615
5.203
3.147
230
20,428
4,306
5.245
2,667
1.616
121.515
1,616
123,131
88,073
Note 4 Management & Adrninlstratlon
H M R C NIC Outstanding Debl
l T Equipment and Support
Premises Mainl&nance
Cleaning
Lie6nce and Subsuiptions
Consultant and Admin.
Health and Safely
Hygiene
Insurance
Year End Accounls
Bank Charges
Miscellaneous
2.4QX)
2,054
305
2.41X)
2.054
305
4.809
357
518
4,000
1,320
4,497
641
3,080
960
94
357
518
889
7iJo
83
889
7CM)
83
7(XJ
72
41
12.115
12,115
16,292
Note S Crnditors
Year End Accounts
700
700
700
700
700
Note 6 Oebtors
2.023
2.022
Note 7 Bank Accounts
Business Reserve Accounts
Current Accounts
2,638
2,153
5,582
42.230
4.791
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THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE
Fioancial Staiement for the l'ear Ended 31st ￿larCh 2023
Registered Charity No. I18?669 (CIO Registration)
COYTENTS
PAGE
Lekgl and Administraiivc
Trustees. Rew)rt
?to3
Examiners, Re￿rt
Statement of Financial Aclivities
Balance Sheet
Noles to the Financial Statement
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THE C.4RIBBE.4I COLLECTJI
Leoal and .4dministraiive Information for the l ear Ended 31st .Ilarch 2023
Address".
Caribbean Court Das, Centre
29 Spark"enhoe Street
Leicesier
LE? OTD
Registered Charity No:
1182669 (CIO Rewstration)
Lesley-.May Olonode Sanneli
Sttret¥r)':
Trustees."
Vincent Blake- Chairperson
D¢rek' Rawle
Gloria Daley
Hemla Hamilion
Lesley-M8y Olonode Sanneh
Chami￿ne Blak'e
N4ichelle Lowe
Sandra Stanley
Fred Clarke-Bapisie- resigned
Unity Trust Bank pl
Four Brindleplace
Binningh￿n
BI 2JB
Bankers:
Independent Examinerj:
Braftdon Accounrancy Limited
Suit¢ 2. The Koco Build￿8
The Arches
Spon End
coi.enty cvi 3JQ
page I

THE C.4RIBBE.4.N COLLECTn'E
Trustees, Report for the l-ear Ended Jlst .Nlarch 2023
Tlie trustees present their annual report along with the fm#ncial statemenrs of ihe charity for the )'ear
ended i Isl March 202). The Trustees have adopted the proi'isions of the Sratemeni of Recommended
Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reportinb by Charities. issued in h.larch 2005 in preparing th¢
annuat report and fillanci￿ statements. The fmancial statemenis hai'e also been prepared in accordance
with the accounting policies set out on pa¥e 7 and coinpl>' ￿1(h the chatities conslitution and
applicable a¢couuting standard&
Leicest¢r Jamacia Community. SeTh'ice Group M'as registered as a CIO Registration Charity, on 28th
March 2019 under number 118?669. The ￿nStitutIon dated 19th li .larch ?019. All as%els hai'e now
been tratisferred
On 2nd Ma). ?02? the charit), changed its name to The Caribbean Collectii'e and will ¢ontt'nued to be
rer¢¥isiered wTtli the Charity, Cominission under the number I18?669.
Objects of the Charity
l. To benefit the residents of the City of Leicesier and sunounding distsicts by proi'iding facilities
and sernice for recreation, education and leisure-tsme 0￿upatiOn of life of these residents. These
facilities and services w'ill be provided without th'5tinetion of s¢K s&xual orientation. Tace or of
political. religioiis or other opinions.
2. The relief of poi'erty and poor health amongst p¢ople resident in the City of Leicester and
surroLindinb' district by proN'iding facilities and seTrices calculated ro reliei'e the need% of such
persons.
3. The proinotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by proinoting actii'ities ro foster
understiindiii¥ between people from diveTse ba¢k"grounds wtthin the City of l.eicesler and
soundiiibTr district..
Aetivities
lTh¢ ¢harity lalso know as Caribbean Coun) provides services that enhance the health and wellbeing of
those aged oN'er SO, with particular emphasis on the Africanlcaribbeall heritable cominunity. The
charity. also promotes understanding of people from dii'erse backgrounds and different ages by
or&Tanizing cultural ¢i'enls. Our beneficiaries reside within the City of Leicester and surrounding
district.
OrgRnis4tion
Tlie tr11steLS who have 5¢rved durtng tlie }ear are set out oil pa8e l and meet on a regulw. basis. The
trn5t¢es have ultiinate control oi'er all the affaErs ofthe charity.
A¢hie%'emettt and Perf0rn14n¢e
The slateinent of financi￿ activities for the year is sei out on page 5 of the fiiianciat slateinents. lil
suiiiinary. the incoming resources for the year amounted to £17i.04012022 - £9),369}. with the niajoi
portions of incoine Come from gratils and sales. The e.¥p¢ndittw¢ was £ l j5,601 (202? £104,955).
witl) the Inain e.xpen5e being salaries. and geneTal ￿ll￿1n￿ costs.
Reserve Policy
The trustees hai'e rei'iew¢d the reserves of the ch3Xtty'. This r¢i"iew encompassed th¢ nature of the
in¢ome and expenditure Streams, th¢ needs to match i'ariable Tncome M'ith fixed cominibnet]ts and the
nature of tlie reserves
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TFIE CARIBBE.4.N COLLECTIN
Tru5tees' Report for the l'ear Ended Jlst.Ilarch 2U23
(Continued)
Risk" manalement
The mistees conducts tts own review. of major risks to w'hich the Centre is exposed. These procedures
are periodicall}, reN'ieMed io ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity and are as follows..
an annua] re￿ieW of the risks w'hich the charity. maN' face.
the establishment of s)stems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified."
the impl¢mentatton ofprocedures destgmed to minimise any Polential impact on the charity should
any of the risk's maierialise
Trustees, respon5tbilities in relgtioD lo the fJn4ncial 5tAteme•ts
The law appli¥able to chartiies in England aod Il'-ales requires the trusiees to prepare finartci
slateinents for fman¢ial }'ear whicli show's a tru¢ and fair i'iew of ihe chariTies financiat actii'ities
durtnsb the year and to ils fiiianciaj position at the >'ear end. In preparing financial siaiement the trustees
should fvllow best pra¢iice &nd".
select suitable accounting policies and then apply consisten11￿,.
InaL¢ jud¥rTneni and estimates that are re&sonable and prudent.
stale whether applieabl¢ accouniing siandards hai'e been followed subject to any Inateria]
departures disL'losed and explatned ii) the financial statement..
prepare the financia] staleinenl on the &*oing ¢onceni basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that
the charity will coniinue An operation.
The tnJstL'es are r¢sponsible for maintainin8 proper ￿Ountin0 records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy the fin(thciaF position of the chariTh' whi¢h enable ihay) ro ¢nsure that the financial statemeiils
comply M'ith the applicable charity rulings The trnstees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets
f the charity and hence for iaking reasonable st¢ps for the preN'enEion and dete¢tton of fraud and otlier
IJTegulariti¢s.
Independent Examiner
Brandon Accountancy haN'e express¢d their willingness to ￿ntinue Is examiners and a resolution for
tlieir re-appointment will be proposed at the fonhcomin8 annual g￿eral meeting.
Approved and signed on behalf of the Trusiees by..
Sigyned
Dale...................................
Prinl Name .
Position
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THE C.4RIBBEAS COLLECTIN
Independent Examiners, report to the Trustees of The Caribbean Colle¢tiTr'e in respect
of the vear ended 31st .Ilarch 2023
I repon on the a¢count for the Jear ended 31 si March ?0?3 sei on pages 5 to 8.
Respectii'e responsibilities of trustees Ind exgmiDtr
The charity's trustees are responsible for rhe preparatson of accounts. and ¢onsider that an audii is llol
required for the )'ear under Se¢lion 144 of the Charines Act 201 l and that an independenl e¥￿inatIon
is required.
HaN'illb¥ che¢kcd Ihat the chafity is eligible for and independellt examination, it is my responsibility to..
Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Chartties Aci
to follow the pro¥edures laid down in the generat Direction given by the Charity Coinmission
under Seenon 145 (5Xb) of the Charittes Act ?0 I i.
to state whether any particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis on the independent ex8miners' report
M). examination was carried out in accordance w'ith the general Dircciions ￿Ven by the Charity
Coinmission. The ex&ninatton includes a rei'iew of the accounting re¢ords kepi by the charity and a
COtnpa]'ison of the accounts presented M'ith those records. It also includes consideration of any unusuai
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from ￿'OU as Irusiees concerning any
5u¢h maners. The procedures undenaken do¢s not proi'ide all the eiidence ihat would be required in
an audit, and consequentl). no opinion is gi%'¢n as to wheiher the a¢counis present a 'iru¢ and fair. vtew
and the report is limited io those matters set out in the siaieinents below.
Independent txaminer's ytxtemeni
In connection with my exan?ination. no wtwrter has come to my anenrion (other th9n that di￿loSed
below)..
( l ) whi¢h gives me re&sonabl¢ cause to beliel'e tha( in any mRlerial respecL the requireinents..
to keep accounting records in accordan¢e with Section 130 of the Chariiies A¢l.'
to prepare accoun15 which accord ￿1th the accountin8 records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the rei'enant Chariti¢s Act have been met.. or
(21 to which. in m), opinion, attentton should be drawn in order to enable a proper uftderstandin8 of the
accounts lo be I'each¢d.
J Brat]don
Br￿?dOn Accountan¢). Limited
Suite 2, The Koco Bliilding
The Atches. Spon End
Coventy CVI 3JQ
25th O¢tob¢r 20?3
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THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
Notes Unrestricted Restrictod
2023
2022
Income & Expenditure
Incoming Resources:
Sales
National Lottery Grant
Dementia Program Board Grant
Church Urban Fund Grant
H M R C Covid Grant
Donations
Bank Interest
Other Income
127.732
127,732
17,962
25,iJOO
82.552
17,962
25,000
1,500
2,164
6,iJOO
2.178
2,178
168
1.150
Total Incoming Resource$
130,079
42,962
173.040
93,369
Resources Expended:
DI￿¢t Charitable Expenditure
121.515
1.816
123.131
88.073
Management & Adminislrats'on
12,115
12.115
16,292
Publicity
355
355
Total Resourc•s Expended
133,985
1,616
135,601
104.955
Net Movemont In Funds
{_3.907)
41,346
37,439
(-11.585)
Fund balance brought forward
4,091
4,091
15,677
Fund balance carrled forward
41,346
41,530
4,091
The notes on pages 7 10 8 form part of this financial statement
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THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE
Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
2023
Notes
2022
Flxed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Ass•ts
Debtors
Cash al Bank
42.230
4.791
Currènt LiabilitS6s
Creditors
42.230
4,791
700
Net Curront Assets
41.530
4,091
Net Ass•ts
41,530
4.091
Represented by..
Llnr•strlcted Income Fund$
General Purposes Fund
4,091
Restricted Income Fund$
Nalinal Lottery Grant
Dementia Program Board
16,346
25.000
Total Funds
41.530
4.091
The financial slatem•fits have been p￿pared under the histon￿l cost eonvents"on, aftd follow the
recommen¢Yalions in Aceotjniing and Reportin9 by Charits'es Staiem•nl of Rectsmmended Practice
is¥ued on March 2005.
Approved and signed on behalf of Ihe trustees by..
signatu￿............................................................
Date....................................
Print Name ........................................................
Position
The notes on pages 7 10 8 form part of this financial state￿ent
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THE CARIB8EAN COLLECTIVE
Notes to the Financial Ststemènt for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
Note 1
Accounting policies
la) The finanaal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice ISORP) Accountsng and Reporting by Charities- published
in March 2005 and other applicable accounting Slandards.
Ib) Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and include in full in the
Sialemenl of Finanaal Activities when receivable. The value of services piovided by
volunteers has not been induded.
Ic) Grants. inctuding grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the
Slalemenl of Financial Activities in the year in which they are re￿1Vable.
Id) Incoming resources from investments is induded when ￿ceivable.
161 Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are Incurred. Resources
expended include attributable VAT vh)ich cannot be recovered,
lfj Resource$ expensed a￿ allocated lo the partiojlar activity where the cost relates directly
to that activity.
(gi Depreciation is provided at rates caiculaled to write off the cost of each asset over ils
expected useful lrfe.
(h) un￿StriCted lunds are donations and Other incoming resources receivable or generated
for the objects of the charity wilhoul further spectfied purpose and are available as
general funds.
li) Designated funds are unrestricted funds eamiarked by the managernenl committee for
particular purposes.
(i) Reslricted funds are lo be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund. together with a fair
allocation of management and support costs.
Note 2 Taxation
a charity, The Canbbean Collective is exempl from Corporation Tax on income
and gains falling ￿thin Section $05 of the Taxation and Chargeable Gains Act 1992
lo the extent that these are applied lo ils charitable objecls.
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THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE
Notes to the Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
Unrestricted Restrlcted
2023
Note 3 0ir9Ct Charitable Expgnditure
Salaries and NIC
Pension
Recruilmenl
Rent
Rates
Heal and Light
Telephone and Inlemel
Equipment
Equipment Hire
Food Catering
Vahicle Expenses
Subconlfaciors
Volunteers Travel & Expons8S
2022
74,077
74.077
43,505
1,028
192
13.140
192
13,140
944
499
1,290
323
1,193
20,615
5.203
4,763
230
6.640
1,217
1,004
1,121
911
499
1.290
323
1,193
20.615
5.203
3.147
230
20,428
4,306
5.245
2,667
1.616
121.515
1,616
123,131
88,073
Note 4 Management & Adrninlstratlon
H M R C NIC Outstanding Debl
l T Equipment and Support
Premises Mainl&nance
Cleaning
Lie6nce and Subsuiptions
Consultant and Admin.
Health and Safely
Hygiene
Insurance
Year End Accounls
Bank Charges
Miscellaneous
2.4QX)
2,054
305
2.41X)
2.054
305
4.809
357
518
4,000
1,320
4,497
641
3,080
960
94
357
518
889
7iJo
83
889
7CM)
83
7(XJ
72
41
12.115
12,115
16,292
Note S Crnditors
Year End Accounts
700
700
700
700
700
Note 6 Oebtors
2.023
2.022
Note 7 Bank Accounts
Business Reserve Accounts
Current Accounts
2,638
2,153
5,582
42.230
4.791
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