Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] Aug, 2023 To 31[st] July, 2024
Charity name: NDS Community Services
Charity registration number: 1184927
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in the UK and India. |
| 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 |
• Emergency Food Bank • Special Dietary Food Bank • Distribution Food Bank • Support for individuals and families in temporary accommodation with Food. Toiletries Clothes and household items. • Employability Skills training |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm we have had regard to public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not Applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not Applicable |
| Para 1.38 | Contribution has been made by the Trustees, volunteers and supporters by |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
contributing their time and labour without charge. |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | NDS Community Servicesworks in collaboration with local community groups and organizations to provide food parcels to hundreds of vulnerable individuals in Wolverhampton. We are proud to support people of all ages, genders, abilities, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. In addition to addressing basic nutritional needs, we ensure that those with food intolerances have access to special dietary products. This targeted support has been vital for many members of our community. Beyond food, our assistance has also helped beneficiaries manage anxiety, stress, and depression—often caused by concerns about securing basic necessities. By alleviating these worries, we promote community cohesion and enable individuals to focus on other aspects of their lives, such as accessing training and job opportunities. Additionally,NDS Community Services has provided essential employability support, offering help with CV writing, letter writing, job applications, confidence building, and interview skills. Our goal is to empower individuals to improve their employability and enhance their long-term prospects. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | The organisation falls below the turnover boundary for detailed financial accounting being a requirement. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to enable unforeseen payments, cover overheads and to allow periodic investment in equipment, facilities and staff training. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £4013 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Cashflow is adequate at present. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Decline in availability of grants and donations. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Primary funding is sourced from community grants. The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Not Applicable Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted Fluctuations in accessibility to public funds and community grants. A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Existing trustees elect volunteers after interview. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | NDS COMMUNITY SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1184927 |
| Charity’s principal address | Saturn Centre Spring Road Wolverhampton WV4 6JX |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seema Rayat | Chair | |||
| Sonia Uppal | Trustee | |||
| Serju Patel | Trustee | |||
| Bimla Devi | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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
There are no serious incidents to be reported.
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 |
S, Rayat | |
|---|---|---|
| Seema Rayat | ||
Chair |
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| 28/12/2024 | ||
| 28/12/2024 |
NDS COMMUNITY SERVICES
CC16a
No (if any)
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period 1st Aug 2023 from
31st July 2024 To
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - 9,890 - - - - - 9,890 - - - 9,890 1,200 - 160 - - 135 - 15 768 527 131 - 2,742 - 17 - 43 3,588 333 361 9 - - - 420 10,419 - - - 10,419 - 529 - - 3,209 - 3,738 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 4,600 - - - - - - - 4,600 - - - 4,600 - - - - - - 4,206 688 - - - - 1,610 - - - 138 - - - - - - - - 6,642 - - - 6,642 - 2,042 - - 1,784 - 3,826 1 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 4,600 9,890 - - - - - 14,490 - - - 14,490 1,200 - 160 - - 135 4,191 1,456 527 131 - - 4,352 - 17 - 181 3,588 333 361 9 - - - 420 17,061 - - - 17,061 - 2,571 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 4,600 9,890 - - - - - 14,490 - - - 14,490 1,200 - 160 - - 135 4,191 1,456 527 131 - - 4,352 - 17 - 181 3,588 333 361 9 - - - 420 17,061 - - - 17,061 - 2,571 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Grants Received | - | 27,442 | ||||
| Donor Contributions | 9,890 | 2,535 | ||||
| Gift Aid Received | 1,253 | |||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 9,890 | 31,230 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 31,230 | ||||||
| Administration Costs | 1,200 | 4,031 | ||||
| CommunityClubs-Knit & Natter,Candle Making | - | 202 | ||||
| Advertising& Marketing | 160 | 417 | ||||
| Computer Consumables | - | 55 | ||||
| Computer Equipment | - | 576 | ||||
| Education & Training | 135 | 3,770 | ||||
| Food Items & Toiletries-Food Parcels | - 15 | 1,176 | ||||
| Fuel & Oil | 768 | 429 | ||||
| General Expenses | 527 | 118 | ||||
| Insurance | 131 | 131 | ||||
| Management Costs | - | 8,535 | ||||
| Motor Vehicle - Purchase | 7,000 | |||||
| Motor Vehicle Expenses | 2,742 | 3,598 | ||||
| Office Equipment | - | 340 | ||||
| Postage,Freight & Courier | 17 | - | ||||
| Participant Costs(IT Skills) | - | 914 | ||||
| Printing& Stationary | 43 | 140 | ||||
| Rent | 3,588 | 3,312 | ||||
| Repair & Maintenance-Buildings | 333 | - | ||||
| Software | 361 | 407 | ||||
| Subscriptions | 9 | |||||
| Telephone & Internet | - | 411 | ||||
| Toys,Books etc.(Donations) | - | 91 | ||||
| WellbeingServices | - | 150 | ||||
| Volunteer Costs | 420 | 420 | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 10,419 | 36,223 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end XX R1 accounts (SS) |
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| 36,223 | ||||||
| - 2,571 | - 4,993 | |||||
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| - 4,993 | - | |||||
| - 7,564 | - 4,993 | |||||
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| 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 S.Rayat Details Details Donor Contributions & Gift Aid Grants Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - 3,738 - - 3,826 - - - 3,738 - 3,826 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Seema Rayat |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| S.Rayat | Seema Rayat | 28/12/2024 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
28/12/2024
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