2025-02-28-accounts - Team A5 Support

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From March 2024 Period end date Period start date To Feb 2025 Charity name: TEAM A5 SUPPORT Charity registration number: 1183161 Objectives and Activities SORP reIerer9 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 lal providing accommodation and offering advi and assistsnce on housing and accommodation. Ibl providing a refe81 service to Ihird party agencies. Ic} provision of stsff lo inspire and counsel individuals lo build better lives and relationships lo their optimum potential. or person81 s81isf8Ction, in supportive non- judgmentsl and anli-discriminalory environments lo enable them lo develop the skills to live independently when they get their own home. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the aclivities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 We use small HMO'S of no more than 6 units, to accommodate these people so that they gain experience of living in shared accommodation without overcrowding. We help to develop independent livings skills. acces5 and maintain employment, education andlor training. We also help them by signposting them to other organisations that they can benefit from the services they provide ultimately enablinE them to work towards recovery from addictions and behaviour that challenges. The Charity benefits the public by'.- IA) Providing accommodation and offering advice and assistance on housing and accommodation. IBI Providing a referral service to third party agencies (Cl 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 them to develop the skills to live independently when they get their own homes. Our long-term goal is to be an established charty 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. Team A5 support provide homeless individuals with the housing., so we review referrals sent lo us by agencies, complete assessments, risk assessments, support plans, conduct viewings to ensure bed spaces available are suitsble to their needs. We issue and enforce occupancy agreements. Complete inductions to ensure individuals are able to use equipment within the properties safely. Provide infomiation that allows clients to report maintenance and repair issues themselves Support clients with reporting Maintenan 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 safely of items in the property Gas safety, Plumbing issues- some addressed intemally by staff or by external contractors. Support with attending appointments. Support with accessing food and additional resources in times of hardship Infomiation on accessing community-based seNices Access to lea facilities Guidance around cooking. Monilorin 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 ernployment- job vacancies are advised internally to our dients. 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 lo volunteer with us or organisations we work closely with. Liaise with local police departments regarding issues conceming the projects and or our residents Individuals are supported with job searches, access to computers are provided by us, the intemet 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 lo bypass language barriers We provide training for those who are interested. We collect and account for rents The Charities Trustees are aware of the Charities Commission Guidelines in regards of public benefit and adhere to these guidelines when taking into aceount the decisions made on behalfofTeam A5 Support and have not departed from the guideline in the carrying out of its duties as a charity with public benefit. Statement confirming whether the Iruslees have had regard to the guidance issued by Ihe Charity Commission on public benefil Para 1.18 Additional InfOatIOn (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about= SORP reference Para 1.3B Policy on grant making

Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Pard 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP rofern Team A5 Support Charities Objectives are specifically restricted to the following.. IA) The rehabilitation and relief of Ex- Offenders, IBI Learning or physically disabled, (Cl Domestic violence victims, IDI The homeless IE) People recovering from drug and alcohol use Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Parn 1.20 Team A5 Support devotes substantially the whole of its funds for charitable purpose5 and uses the majority of our funds for the purpose of providing housing accommodation. Team A5 support has been providing housin8- related support to homeless people since 2018. We had supported and transformed many live5 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 I reoffending and hence keeping them off the streets. Our Support project has good reviews from those that had used our seNites, intluding the referral agencies. Met. police. residents and familie5. The rate of homelessness that Is being reported in the media is alarming. With the Covid-19 impact and inflation. everyone deseryes 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. At this unprecedent economic crises, War in Ukraine and high energy cost, there is a huge increase in housing pressure, it is proving extremely difficult for us to source houses to support the homeless. Landlords are increasing their rents. some trying to change the use of their properties. More and more people are on the verge of becoming homeless as houses and food are becoming more and more difficult for the less privileged ones to have access to. Residents are finding it extremely challenging to offset their service charges due to high cost of living and the huge impact is on Team A5 support finding ways to pay the residents service charge arrears. This is a nightmare as they find it extremely hard to budget with their low earned personal benefit. 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 p051tive reviews from, residents, families and referral agencies. Our services help to manage anti-social behaviours which if it remain5 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 rouEh in the street. We liaise with neighbours for complaints/complement. We have regular house meetings to manaEe issues within the projects and neighbourhood. We share information about our project with neighbourhood police for crime prevention and monitoring. Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about- Over the last year the charity has worked with More than 65 residents and out of these, 13 have moved on through training, education or reconciled back with their family etc. 17 have found stability in their lives. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41

Team A5 Support is known by some other charities who refer homeles5 people to us. Bodies such as Local authority, National probation service, St Mungos and prisons. People also can visit our website, we send room vacancies to GPS, hospital discharge tearn. and other homele55 charities that do not provide accommodation. We liaise with Prison, support centres, local authorities. homeless charities. drug and alcohol treatment team, GPS, probation officers regarding current room vacancies in our project. Performance offundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 We are seeking a grant that will enable us to rent more properties, support some residents with their service charges, train those that are able, and provide more recreational activities for more social inclusion and alleviate boredom and alienation. Investment performan against objectives Pwa 1.41 We are lookin8 forward to being able to house, train and provide job opportunities for these people. Services we provide includes health and social tare. basic tomputer 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 p055ible depending on available resources. We provide ongoing support services. Free will donations from individuals, coopcratcs and govcrnincnt. Sale5 from donated gifts Organising cvcnts whcn we could raise money from ticket sales Voluntary worker Gifts-in-kind or cause-related marketing Donations from the local community. Other

Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holdin9 reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.21 Para 1.22 PaTa 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 P8ra 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 organisalion. We spent more money on extra staffing to manage anti-social behaviours brought about by the pandemic as residents W8re not able to engage with other services that support them such as Drug and alcohol leams. We were not able to view more properties lo house prospective residents. Landlords were not willing to rent lo business as thèy wanted to minimise their risks. We were getting the same income but more ex enditurés. Addltlonal Infom)atlon (optlonal) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about= Team A5 Support received its initial fund from one of the Tru51ees. We claim housing cost from the local authority Th8 charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Par8 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Par8 1.48 With 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. With cold weather approaching, it is becoming more and more difficult to utili5e our last A description of the prinpaI risks facing the charity Para 1.46

resort which is to terminate licence agreement with residents that are not willing to engage with our services. Our ulterior motive is to reduce homelessness and rehabilitate individuals but when they are not engagin& it is very difficult to transform individual who is not ready, hence we are stock with the individual, with accrued rent and service charge arrears. property damages, fear of antisocial behaviour towards our staff and other residents. We are not in receipt of another fund other than the housing benefit to deal with such challenging situation. Hence this is our huge liability and difficult 51tuation. Other

Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 How is the charity constituted? IL y UIIIIILuiyuraiL,d L ssociation, CIO) 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 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Para 1.25 Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about- Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Porn 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.$1 Relalionship with any relaled parties Parn 1.51 other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address TEAM A5 SUPPORT 1183161 First Floor 792-794 London Road | Thomton Heath Croydon | CR7 6JB l United Kingdom

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name otrice lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an IFEOMA AGWUNCHA HEAD OF OPERATIONS ALL TRUSTEES 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ortwasa roved CLEMENT CHUKS AGWUNCHA IFEOMA AGWUNCHA PATSY FARLEY Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trust0• name Dat•s act•d rf not frlrwholo •ar

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 Detsils of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity s own assets Additional inforniation {optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiatlonl Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executivè or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional infonnation

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary. Chair. etc) IFEOMA AGWUNCHA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Date 1010212025

Registered Number: 11230714 England and Wales

TEAM A5 SUPPORT

Report of the Directors and Unaudited Financial Statements

Period of accounts

Start date: 01 March 2024

End date: 28 February 2025

TEAM A5 SUPPORT Contents Page For the year ended 28 February 2025

Company information	3
Directors' report	4
Accountants' report	5
Income statement	6
Statement of financial position	7
Notes to the financial statements	9
Detailed Income Statement	11

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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Company Information For the year ended 28 February 2025

Directors Ifeoma AGWUNCHA Clement AGWUNCHA Patsy FARLEY Registered Number 11230714 Registered Office First Floor 792-794 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 6JB Accountants AFADLINK INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES (ACCOUNTANTS, TAX ADVISERS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS) SUITE L2, RADCLIFFE HOUSE EDGBASTON BIRMINGHAM B16 8PF

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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Directors' Report For the year ended 28 February 2025

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: 27 November 2025

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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Accountants' Report For the year ended 28 February 2025

Accountant’s report

You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 28 February 2025 . 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 2025

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AFADLINK INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES (ACCOUNTANTS, TAX ADVISERS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS) SUITE L2, RADCLIFFE HOUSE

EDGBASTON BIRMINGHAM B16 8PF

27 November 2025

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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Income Statement For the year ended 28 February 2025

Notes Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Other operating expenses Operating profit Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary activities Profit/(Loss) for the financial year	2025 £ 1,735,016 (1,351,281) 383,735 (135,079) (98,814) 149,842 149,842 0 149,842	2024 £ 927,714 (714,849)
		212,865 (196,263) (3,590)
		13,012
		13,012 0
		13,012

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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Statement of Financial Position As at 28 February 2025

Notes Current assets Debtors 4 Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amount falling due after more than one year 5 Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account 6 Members' funds	2025 £ 176,499 265,216 441,715 441,715 441,715 (88,988) 352,727 352,727 352,727	2024 £ 176,499 125,374
		301,873
		301,873
		301,873 (98,988)
		202,885
		202,885
		202,885

For the year ended 28 February 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
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.

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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Statement of Financial Position As at 28 February 2025

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 27 November 2025 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 2025

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 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.

Turnover

Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.

Taxation

Taxation represents the sum of tax currently payable and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the statement of income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in capital and reserves.

The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted

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TEAM A5 SUPPORT Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 28 February 2025

2. Staff Costs

Wages and salaries Other staff costs Average number of employees during the year Administration	2025 £ 360,127 1,800 361,927 Number 8 8	2024 £ 292,449 4,235
		296,684
		Number 8
		8

3. Average number of employees

Average number of employees during the year was 8 (2024 : 8).

4. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year

Other Debtors 5. Creditors: amount falling due after more than one year Bank Loans & Overdrafts 6. Profit and loss account Balance at 01 March 2024 Profit for the year Balance at 28 February 2025	2025 £ 176,499 176,499 2025 £ 88,988 88,988	2024 £ 176,499
		176,499
		2024 £ 98,988
		98,988
		2025 £ 202,885 149,842
		352,727

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 2025

360,127 991,154	292,449 422,400	2024 £ 927,714
		927,714 (714,849)
1,800 900 13,300 500 68,600 560 700 3,750 12,340 32,287 342	4,235 900 18,900 24,160 69,990 954 1,564 1,658 19,990 53,570 342
		212,865 (196,263) (3,590)
98,814	3,590

		13,012
		13,012
		13,012

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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 2025.

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:

accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; and
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)

Address: SUITE L2 RADCLYFFE HOUSE, BIRMINGHAM

B16 8PF

Date: 10 DECEMBER 202 5

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