Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/03/2020 Period start date To 28/02/2021 Period end date
Charity name: TEAM A5 SUPPORT
Charity registration number: 1183161
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | (a) providing safe and therapeutic accommodation (b) offering advice and assistance on housing and accommodation. (c) providing a referral service to third party agencies. (d) provision of staff to inspire and counsel individuals to build better lives and relationships to their optimum potential, or personal satisfaction, in supportive non-judgmental and anti-discriminatory environments to enable them to develop the skills to live independently when they get their own home. |
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| (a) providing safe and therapeutic accommodation (b) offering advice and assistance on housing and accommodation. (c) providing a referral service to third party agencies. (d) provision of staff to inspire and counsel individuals to build better lives and relationships to their optimum potential, or personal satisfaction, in supportive non-judgmental and anti-discriminatory environments to enable them to develop the skills to live independently when they get their own home. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We use small HMO’s units, to accommodate these people so that they gain experience of living in shared accommodation without overcrowding. We help them to develop independent livings skills, access and maintain employment, education and/or training. We also help signposting them to other organisations that they can benefit from the services they provide and ultimately enabling them to work towards recovery from addictions and behaviours that challenge. The Charity benefits the public by:‐ (A) Providing accommodation and offering advice and assistance on housing and accommodation. (B) Providing a referral service to third party agencies (C) Provision of staff to inspire and counsel individuals to build better lives and relationships to their optimum potential, or personal satisfaction, in a supportive non‐judgemental and anti‐ |
| discriminatory environment to enable |
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| them to develop the skills to live |
| independently when they get their own |
| homes. |
| Our long-term goal is to be an established |
| charity which can pride herself as being |
| able to create a huge positive impact in |
| supporting ex-offenders to refrain from re- |
| offending, while working alongside with |
| probation officers, local authorities, met |
| police and our communities to reduce |
| crime. |
| Our aim is also to continue supporting |
| people suffering from addictions, working |
| with other organisations that provide drug |
| and alcohol treatment while planning to |
| establish our own drug and alcohol |
| treatment program with available |
| resources. |
| We are experienced in providing a place of |
| safety for victims of domestic violence, |
| working collaboratively with other agencies |
| to ensure they feel safeguarded from |
| perpetrators. |
| Team A5 support provide homeless |
| individuals with the housing; so we review |
| referrals sent to us by agencies, complete |
| assessments, risk assessments, support |
| plans, conduct viewings to ensure bed |
| spaces available are suitable for their |
| needs. |
| • We issue and enforce occupancy |
| agreements. |
| • Complete inductions to ensure |
| individuals are able to use equipment within |
| the properties safely. |
| • Provide information that allows |
| clients to report maintenance and repair |
| issues themselves |
| • Support clients with reporting |
| maintenance issues, scheduling and |
| organising repairs. |
| • Cleaning of the premises, Support |
| with cleaning products |
| • Maintenance of the gardens, |
| • Ensuring the completion of Fire risk |
| assessments and any identified risks |
| addressed |
| • Pat Testing- ensuring the safety of |
| items in the property |
| • Gas safety, |
| • Plumbing issues – some addressed |
| internally by staff or by external contractors. |
| • Support with managing medications, |
| • Support with attending |
| appointments, |
| • Support with accessing food and |
| additional resources in times of hardship |
| • Information on accessing community-based services • Access to tea facilities • Guidance around cooking. • Monitoring visitors • Addressing antisocial issues- smoking on the premises, addressing disputes between clients. • Liaising with neighbours • Arrange meetings, tenant support panels, monitor fire procedures and activations. • Supporting clients with employment- job vacancies are advised internally to our clients. So they are able to apply etc. They get the first refusal on posts if they have the qualifications etc. Individuals are also given the opportunities to volunteer with us or organisations we work closely with. • Liaise with local police departments regarding issues concerning the projects and or our residents • Individuals are supported with job searches, access to computers are provided by us, the internet is supplied. • Residents are given someone to talk to 24 hours per day. • Provided with furnishings • Move on support – accessing new areas, support with filling housing forms, referrals • Our staff support clients with applying for benefits • Liaise with councils on their behalf • Address issues they are unsure of • Signpost to professional agencies where possible • Monitor mental health clients • Liaise with agencies to ensure they are engaging. • Support with reading documents, writing letters, speaking to external agencies to bypass language barriers • We provide training for those who are interested. • We collect and account for rents |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Charities Trustees are aware of the Charities Commission Guidelines in regards of public benefit and adhere to these guidelines when taking into account the decisions made on behalf of Team A5 Support and have not departed from the guideline in the carrying out of its duties as a charity with public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Team A5 Support Charities Objectives are specifically restricted to the following: (A) The rehabilitation and relief of Ex‐ Offenders, (B) Learning or physically disabled, (C) Domestic violence victims, (D) The homeless (E) People recovering from drug and alcohol use Team A5 Support devotes substantially the whole of its funds for charitable purposes and uses the majority of our funds for the purpose of providing housing accommodation and ensuring comfort and safety of our service users at all time. Team A5 support has been providing housing‐ related support to homeless people since 2018. We had supported and transformed many lives by providing a therapeutic environment for people to get their lives back and become useful to our community. We trained and support them to prepare CVs for work and job interviews. We have helped to stabilise some residents and prevent them from being recalled to prison / reoffending and hence keeping them off the streets. Our support project has good reviews from those that had used our services, including the referral agencies, Met. police, residents and families. |
The rate of homelessness that is being reported in the media is alarming. With the current pandemic, everyone deserves access to safe and stable housing. The vulnerable in our communities have become more vulnerable and we are appalled by this as our aim is to shelter and support these vulnerable individuals in order to reduce pressure from the community at large. With the present COVID‐19 pandemic and an increase in housing pressure, it is proving extremely for the homeless. We have three‐way meetings with local met police about our exceptional service in managing anti‐social behaviour and supporting the homeless people with challenging behaviour which in an ideal world, they will still be in the street due to their presentation. We had positive reviews from, residents, families and referral agencies. Our services help to manage anti‐social behaviours which if it remains unchecked, it will have an adverse effect on the community at large. Without an organisation like Team A5 Support, there will be more people sleeping rough in the street. We liaise with neighbours for complaints/complement. We have regular house meetings to manage issues within the projects and neighbourhood. We share information about our project with neighbourhood police for crime prevention and monitoring.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Over the last year the charity has worked with diverse agencies who has been referring their clients to us due tour excellent services. We work with local authorities to reduce homeless individuals at their doorsteps by being more tolerant to residents’ behaviours and challenge our services to bring the best out of people we support rather than serving them notice to quite our services. Many of our residents have moved on withing this fiscal year through training, education, full time job etc. More of them have found stability in their lives We have three‐waymeetings with local met |
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| police about our exceptional service in managing anti‐social behaviour and supporting the |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Team A5 Support is known by some other charities who refer homeless people to us. Bodies such as Local authority, National probation service and prisons. People also can visit our website, we send room vacancies to GPs, hospital discharge team, and other homeless charities that do not provide accommodation. We liaise with Prison, support centres, local authority, homeless charities, drug and alcohol treatment team, Gps, probation officers regarding current room vacancies in our project. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We are seeking a grant that will enable us to rent more properties to rehabilitate homeless people in our communities. We are looking forward to being able to house, train and provide job opportunities for these people. Services we provide includes health and social care, basic computer skills, independent living skills such as cooking, motivational talk etc. We would be needing fund for the purpose of providing housing accommodation for homeless people with support needs. We can support as many clients as possible depending on available resources. We provide ongoing support services. Free will donations from individuals, cooperates and government. Sales from donated gifts Organising events when we could raise money from ticket sales Voluntary worker Gifts-in-kind or cause-related marketing Donations from the local community. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Our business has suffered a loss of income due to the coronavirus lockdown During the lockdown, we lost many referrals sent to us as we were not able to lease more properties to house them. It was a huge setback for our organisation. We spent more money on extra staffing to manage anti-social behaviours brought about by the pandemic as residents were not able to engage with other services that support them such as Drug and alcohol teams. We were not able to view more properties to house prospective residents. Landlords were not willing to rent to business as they wanted to minimise their risks. We were getting the same income but more expenditures. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Team A5 Support received its initial fund from one of the Trustees. We claim housing cost from the local authorities in form of Housing Benefit for the individuals we support. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | With the present COVID‐19 pandemic and an increase in housing pressure, it is proving extremely difficult for an organisation like us to cope with the referrals. There is a stigma associated with homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction and ex‐offenders. We are facing difficulties leasing properties from Private landlords for supporting homeless individuals. |
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | TEAM A5 SUPPORT |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1183161 |
| Charity’s principal address | First Floor 792-794 London Road |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| IFEOMA AGWUNCHA |
PROJECT DIRECTOR |
ALL TRUSTEES | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name CLEMENT CHUKS AGWUNCHA IFEOMA AGWUNCHA PATSY FARLEY
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| IFEOMA AGWUNCHA | ||
PROJECT DIRECTOR |
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| 14/12/2021 |
Registered Number: 11230714 England and Wales
TEAM A5 SUPPORT
Report of the Directors and Unaudited Financial Statements
Period of accounts
Start date: 01 March 2020
End date: 28 February 2021
TEAM A5 SUPPORT Contents Page For the year ended 28 February 2021
| Company information | 3 |
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| Directors' report | 4 |
| Accountants' report | 5 |
| Income statement | 6 |
| Statement of financial position | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 |
| Detailed income statement | 10 |
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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Company Information For the year ended 28 February 2021
Directors Ifeoma AGWUNCHA Clement AGWUNCHA Registered Number 11230714 Registered Office First Floor 792-794 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 6JB Accountants AFADLINK INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES (ACCOUNTANTS, TAX ADVISERS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS) 1 VICTORIA SQUARE BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B1 1BD
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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Directors' Report For the year ended 28 February 2021
Principal activities
Principal activity of the company during the financial year was of charitable activities.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:
---------------------------------Ifeoma AGWUNCHA Director
Date approved: 10 November 2021
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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Accountants' Report For the year ended 28 February 2021
Accountant’s report
You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 28 February 2021 . You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.
In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.
We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.
AFADLINK INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES 28 February 2021
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AFADLINK INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES (ACCOUNTANTS, TAX ADVISERS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS)
1 VICTORIA SQUARE
BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B1 1BD 10 November 2021
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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Income Statement For the year ended 28 February 2021
| Notes Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating profit Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary activities Profit/(Loss) for the financial year |
2021 £ 290,687 (237,045) 53,642 (51,746) 1,896 1,896 0 1,896 |
2020 £ 199,169 (138,092) |
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| 61,077 (44,260) |
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| 16,817 | ||
| 16,817 0 |
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| 16,817 |
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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Statement of Financial Position As at 28 February 2021
| Notes Current assets Debtors 4 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year 5 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account 6 Members' funds |
2021 £ 133,822 2,243 136,065 (43,597) 92,468 92,468 92,468 92,468 92,468 |
2020 £ 284,877 1,718 |
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| 286,595 (196,023) |
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| 90,572 | ||
| 90,572 | ||
| 90,572 | ||
| 90,572 | ||
| 90,572 |
For the year ended 28 February 2021 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the companies act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the companies act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 10 November 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:
Ifeoma AGWUNCHA Director
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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 28 February 2021
General Information
TEAM A5 SUPPORT is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, registration number 11230714, registration address First Floor 792-794 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JB
The presentation currency is £ sterling.
1. Accounting policies
Significant accounting policies
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 – The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis and under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of land and buildings and certain financial instruments measured at fair value in accordance with the accounting policies.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the company.
2. Staff Costs
| Wages and salaries Other staff costs Average number of employees during the year Administration |
2021 £ 69,482 500 69,982 Number 2 2 |
2020 £ 45,492 800 |
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| 46,292 | ||
| Number 2 |
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3. Average number of employees
Average number of employees during the year was 2 (2020 : 2).
4. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
| Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| Trade Debtors | 2021 £ 133,822 133,822 |
2020 £ 284,877 |
| 284,877 |
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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 28 February 2021
5. Creditors: amount falling due within one year
| Creditors: amount falling due within one year | ||
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| Other Creditors Profit and loss account Balance at 01 March 2020 Profit for the year Balance at 28 February 2021 |
2021 £ 43,597 43,597 |
2020 £ 196,023 |
| 196,023 | ||
| 2021 £ 90,572 1,896 |
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| 92,468 |
6. Profit and loss account
7. Company Limited by Guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and therefore has no shares.
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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Detailed Income Statement For the year ended 28 February 2021
| Turnover Sales Cost of sales Direct Wages & Salaries Rent Gross profit Administrative expenses Staff Training Accountancy Fees Legal and Professional Fees (Allowable) Rates & Water Rent Light, Heat & Power Property Maintenance (Allowable) Cleaning of Premises CCTV Motor Licenses and Insurances General Travel Expenses Advertising General Insurance Computer Expenses Repairs & Renewals Stationery & Postage Telephone, Fax & Internet Subscriptions Operating profit Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Profit/(Loss) for the financial year |
69,482 167,563 |
2021 £ 290,687 290,687 (237,045) 53,642 (51,746) 1,896 1,896 1,896 |
45,492 92,600 |
2020 £ 199,169 |
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| 199,169 (138,092) |
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| 500 980 2,600 6,594 0 10,521 3,500 0 5,513 0 500 85 1,658 600 17,729 766 0 200 |
800 780 0 5,140 9,840 1,480 0 1,672 0 1,200 500 1,550 3,063 230 12,512 3,178 1,418 897 |
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| 61,077 (44,260) |
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| 16,817 | ||||
| 16,817 | ||||
| 16,817 |
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Team A5 Support (‘the Trust’)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 28 February 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). You are satisfied that your charity is not required by charity law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the requirements of all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; and
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Regulation of the Charity Commission.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name: Adebisi Adebayo
(FFA, FAIA)
(IFA membership - 253386)
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Date: 14 DECEMBER 2021
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