Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] Aug, 2024 To 31[st] July, 2025
Charity name: NDS Community Services
Charity registration number: 1184927
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Contribution has been made by the Trustees, volunteers and supporters by contributing their time and labour without charge. |
Other
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 | Since its launch in 2019, our charity has made a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in Wolverhampton. We have provided thousands of food parcels, essential toiletries, and culturally appropriate items to those experiencing financial hardship, homelessness, or crisis. Our support has improved wellbeing, reduced food insecurity, and helped families maintain dignity during challenging times. Through partnerships with local agencies, schools, faith groups, and the NHS, we have reached diverse communities, including ethnic minority and hard-to-reach groups, helping to reduce inequality. Our seminars, workshops, and community activities have empowered women, young people, and disadvantaged families, enhancing skills, confidence, and employability. Beyond immediate support, our work strengthens community cohesion, fosters resilience, and contributes to a safer, healthier, and more inclusive society. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £12970 |
| 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)
| Additional information (optional) | 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 | Primary funding is sourced from community grants. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not Applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Fluctuations in accessibility to public funds and community grants. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
||
| 30/01/2026 | ||
| 30/01/2026 |
----- Start of picture text -----
NDS COMMUNITY SERVICES No (if any)
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 1st Aug 2024 31st July 2025
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Grant Received - National Lottery - 15,355 - 15,355 4,600
Grant Received - Heart Of England - 5,708 - 5,708 9,890
Small Grants - West Bromwich Building Society 350 - - 350
Donations Received 3,007 - - 3,007 -
Gift Aid Received 375 - - 375 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 3,732 21,063 - 24,795 14,490
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 3,732 21,063 - 24,795 14,490
A3 Payments
Administration Costs - - - - 1,200
Advertising & Marketing 152 - - 152 160
Computer Equipment - 619 - 619 -
Education & Training - - - - 135
Food Items & Toiletries-Food Parcels 424 3,866 - 4,290 4,191
Fuel & Oil 65 727 - 791 1,456
General Expenses 95 - - 95 527
Insurance 55 76 - 131 131
Motor Vehicle Expenses 735 4,845 - 5,580 4,352
Office Equipment 315 - - 315 -
Postage, Freight & Courier - - - - 17
Printing & Stationary 28 386 - 414 181
Rent 1,932 1,380 - 3,312 3,588
Repair & Maintenance-Buildings 92 - - 92 333
Software - 333 - 333 361
Subscriptions - 10 - 10 9
Volunteer Costs 957 160 - 1,117 420
Sub total [ 4,849 ] 12,401 - 17,250 17,061
A4 Asset and investment purchases,
(see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 4,849 12,401 - 17,250 17,061
Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,117 8,662 - 7,545 - 2,571
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - 3,738 - 3,826 - - 7,564 -
Cash funds this year end - 4,855 4,836 - - 19 - 2,571
----- End of picture text -----
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
31/01/2026
1
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 S.Rayat Details Details HP Desktop PC 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 £ - 4,855 - 4,836 - - - 4,855 4,836 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Restricted 619 - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Seema Rayat |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 30/01/2026 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
31/01/2026
2