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2022-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From:
 6thApril 2021 Period start date
To 5thApril 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Unique Knowledge Seekers Academy
Charity registration number: 1184741

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document		 Para 1.17 To advance education for the public benefit by
providing a full-time, Ofsted registered,
Independent school for children to advance
knowledge, understanding, and skills in National
Curriculum subjects as well as Islamic curriculum
subjects.
To advance education for the public benefit by
providing out of school education services for
children, young people and adults in the form of
after school and weekend clubs where we
advance knowledge, understanding and skills in
literacy, numeracy, science, religious education,
Arabic and Qur'aan reading.
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		 Unique Knowledge Seekers Academy (UKSA)
undertakes 2 primary services to meet its objective
of advancing education for the public benefit by
providing a full time, Ofsted registered primary
school as well as a supplementary, out of school
provision which operates after school, on
weekends and during school holidays.
Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Unique Knowledge Seekers Academy trustees
have regard to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit. The
Charity Commissions guidance’s are provided to
all new trustees as part of the charities trustee
induction procedures.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 The charities full time school, Unique Academy,
opened on 21stApril 2021 and has provided holistic
education to over 70 pupils since opening.
The charities supplementary school, UMTA, has
provided educational support services for over 200
pupils since its inception in March 2018.
The children who access the charities services are
supported academically, spiritually and mentally to
become well rounded, global citizens who will
make a positive contribution to their communities
and society.
The charity operates to ensure the highest of
educational standards and this was recognised
through its Ofsted inspection in May 2022, where
Unique Academy was rated as ‘Good’ in regard to
its quality of education, pupil behaviour, pupil
outcomes, early years provision and leadership
and management.

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Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives set
Para 1.41
Our aim was to raise around £5k per month for
the next 12 months, however, we have raised
over £11k in donations during this period. This is
due to the fact that during some months, our
planned activities did not bring in the expected
funds, particularly due to the cost of living crisis
that has ensued after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the period		 Para 1.21 The charity’s revenue’s are significantly
increasing compared to the previous year. This is
due to the increase in admissions for the
supplementary as well as full time school, as well
as the early years funding.
Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves stating why
they are held		 Para 1.22 The charity aims to develop a reserves policy
within the next 2 years which will outline the
purpose of the reserve funds.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 N/A at this current time.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 UKSA overheads have meant that all costs have
been directed towards cashflow.
Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 -
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
going concern		 Para 1.23 The charity must develop a consistent
fundraising campaign to purchase a freehold
premises/land, in order to secure sustainability
for the organisation, reducing the overhead
costs of leasing and these extra funds can be
redirected elsewhere, such as staffing and
resources.

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The charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The charities principle source of funds are
through student fees and early years funding.
Other funding sources including:
1. Donations
2. Benevolent loans
3. Events
4. Social media fundraising
Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policy adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal risks
facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The charity must continue to raise funds to secure
a freehold land from which a purpose-built site
can be bult in as the lease in the current property
will conclude in 2027.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 UKSA’s governing document is the foundation
constitution of a charitable incorporated
organisation (CIO), whose only voting members
are charity trustees. UKSA also ensures that
trustees sign a Trustee Code of Conduct upon
induction.
How is the charity constituted?
(e.g unincorporated association,
CIO)		 Para 1.25 UKSA is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation (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 UKSA advertises for potential charity trustees in
its newsletters, on its website as well as various
online recruitment platforms.
At least 2 trustee members are present during an
interview process.
2 names trustees are entitled to appoint one or
more trustees.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 UKSA employs a comprehensive vetting, induction
and training procedure for all newly appointed
trustees. We have a ‘Safer Recruitment Policy’
which is reviewed annually and sets out procedures
for:
1. Advertising, sourcing and interviewing potential
trustees
2. Identity checks
3. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
checks
4. Section 128 Prohibition checks
5. Disqualification check
Documents which potential trustees are required to
read and sign include:
1. Trustee code of conduct
2. Trustee eligibility declaration
3. Trustee fit for purpose declaration
4. The charities governing constitution
5. Conflict of interest register (if applicable)
The following documents are shared with trustees as
part of induction:
1)Charity commission literature for new trustees
(including information relating to public benefit)
2) Past charity meeting records
3.
Roles and responsibilities for each trustee
4.
Business plan
5.
Policies including Safeguarding children,
Expenses, Admissions, Health and Safety and
Conflict of interest
6.
Finance information
Training provided to trustees upon induction
include:
1)Safeguarding children in education
2) Prevent
3) FGM
Induction training (covering the objectives and
activities of the charity and role and responsibilities
of the trustees)
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider network
with which the charity works		 Para 1.51 UKSA organsiational structure is as follows:
Chair of Trustees
Trustees
Governors
Leadership Team
Staff
Volunteers
The charity works with the local authority to access
staff CPD opportunities as well as the Equalities and
Inclusion team at Hounslow Council. The charity
works with the local Councillor and local schools to
promote community cohesion. The charity takes part
in initiatives to promote healthy living such as the
TFL Stars Travel campaign.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Unique Knowledge Seekers Academy
Other name the charity uses Unique Madrasah & Tuition Academy
Unique Academy
Registered charity number 1184741
Charity’s principal address Ground Floor
Khosla House
Park Lane
Hounslow
TW5 9WA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if
any)
Hawwa Mbombo Chair of Trustees N/A N/A
Mohammed
Hamani		 Qur’aan, Arabic,
Halaqah and
Premises		 N/A N/A
Beverley Thorpe
Raghdo		 Safeguarding,
Mental health and
Well being		 N/A Hawwa Mbombo
Tahreem Sabir Teaching,
Learning and
Assessment		 N/A Hawwa Mbombo

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Hawwa Mbombo
Mohammed Hamani

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this N/A capacity

Name and objects of the charity on N/A whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe N/A custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

None.

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Hawwa Mbombo Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc) Date 05/02/2022

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORTS

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of UNIQUE KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS ACADEMY

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of “UNIQUE KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS ACADEMY” (the CIO) for the year ended 05/04/2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Charity Trustees of the CIO, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s (UNIQUE KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS ACADEMY) accounts carried out under s. 145 of the 2011 Act; and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under s. 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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.

Red Parrot Accounting Ltd

Chartered Certified Accountants

Red Parrot Accounting,

Pentax House, South Hill Avenue, South Harrow, London, Middlesex, England, HA2 0DU 01/02/2023

Charity Name No (if any) UNIQUE KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS ACADEMY 1184741 Receipts and payments accounts

No (if any) 1184741 CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 06/04/2021 05/04/2022

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
91,075
11,473
-
2,226
-
73,907
-
-
178,681
76,800
-
76,800
255,481
-
2,834
40
2,231
1,188
120
101
651
39
4,494
2,592
5,076
1,276
8,928
295
1,866
8,981
3,156
-
13,304
110,535
3,799
-
811
1,917
57,731
980
378
2,434
-
-
-
-
-
-
235,756
-
-
-		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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1		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
91,075
11,473
-
2,226
-
73,907
-
-
178,681
76,800
-
76,800
255,481
-
2,834
40
2,231
1,188
120
101
651
39
4,494
2,592
5,076
1,276
8,928
295
1,866
8,981
3,156
-
13,304
110,535
3,799
-
811
1,917
57,731
980
378
2,434
-
-
-
-
-
-
235,756		 Total funds
to the nearest £
91,075
11,473
-
2,226
-
73,907
-
-
178,681
76,800
-
76,800
255,481
-
2,834
40
2,231
1,188
120
101
651
39
4,494
2,592
5,076
1,276
8,928
295
1,866
8,981
3,156
-
13,304
110,535
3,799
-
811
1,917
57,731
980
378
2,434
-
-
-
-
-
-
235,756		 Last year
to the nearest £
Fee Income 91,075 62,097
Donation 11,473 2,422
Books Sale - 134
Other Income 2,226 359
JRS Grant - 840
Government Grant 73,907 -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 178,681 65,852
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Private Loan 76,800
- -
Sub total 76,800 -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
65,852

Bank Charges		 - 84
Advertisement 2,834 -
Cleaning 40 -
Equipment Hire 2,231 -
Information andpublication 1,188 -
Light and heat 120 -
Insurance 101 95
Meals to Students 651 -
Postage 39 -
Stationeryand Printing 4,494 -
Uniforms 2,592 -
Rates 5,076 -
Motor Fuel 1,276 428
Trainingand Welfare 8,928 -
Water 295 -
Websites 1,866 -
Office Supplies/Expenses 8,981 8,566
OFSTED 3,156 -
Parking - 79
Professional Charges 13,304 10,438
Rent 110,535 27,750
Repairs 3,799 356
Software./Computer - 4,189
Telephone 811 2,792
Subscription 1,917 625
Wages 57,731 9,937
Accountancy 980 700
Recruitment 378 280
Travel/Car rental 2,434 819
Bid Writing - 400
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
**Sub total ** 235,756 67,539
A4 Asset and investment
purchases (see table)
, - - - -
- - - -
Sub total
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)		 - -
1		 - - -
02/02/2023
Total payments 235,756 - - 235,756 67,539
Net of receipts/(payments) 19,725 - - 19,725 - 1,686
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - 15,100 - - - 15,100 - 13,414
Cash funds this year end 4,625.20 - - 4,625 - 15,100

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

02/02/2023

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
Bank Account-2
Cash Reserve
Private Loan
Details
Details
Bank Account-1
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
105
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20,073
- 15,553
-
-
4,625
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
Charity
76,800
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Print Name
Mrs. Hawwa Desire Mbombo		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Mrs. Hawwa Desire Mbombo 05/02/2023

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

02/02/2023

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