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Registered Charity Number: 1185125
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2021
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WELCOME TO THE UK CIO
Welcome To The UK CIO
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2021
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 to 9 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
Welcome To The UK CIO
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st August 2021
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended August 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions contained within section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 to prepare receipts and payments accounts.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
The objectives of the charity is to support families from overseas who have recently arrived in the UK to positively engage in Southend-on-Sea.
Significant activities
In fulfilling its primary objective the charity undertakes a number of significant activities including providing English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) support to families, and supporting them through a variety of projects and workshops.
Public benefit
The trustees have had consideration for the Charity Commission requirements that charities have due consideration of the public benefit they provide. The trustees are satisfied that they meet this criteria.
Volunteers
The charity is grateful to all individuals and organisations who have contributed to the overall income and success of the projects undertaken. The charity had 45 volunteers serving in various capacities and for several hours per week. All staff, trustees and volunteers are DBS checked.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities
Providing free ESOL classes, which are fully booked every week with a long waiting list for all levels of classes. We now have referrals coming to us from other partner charities, social workers, schools and local NHS services.
Christmas gifts for children which were delivered to our most vulnerable families. We successfully celebrated Chinese New Year with our families learning about Chinese culture, food, traditions and heritage.
Celebrated International Women’s Day 2021 whilst adhering to Covid-19 restrictions. Workshops to teach members about the NHS, how to access health and social care service, advice on jobs and much more.
Opened our own premises so we could be more accessible to our members, run ESOL classes, workshops, friendship group and creche. Albanian language project to teach 8-12 year olds the Albanian language, customs and traditions.
Resilience and agility during the Covid-19 pandemic. We are proud of our volunteers and staff for their resilience and adaptability during this time. With the pandemic affecting most face to face interaction with our members, we found innovative ways to continue to engage with our families holding regular Zoom sessions and meeting in the park (socially distanced) for our friendship groups as and when Covid restrictions permitted. With the support from grants, we were also able to support families who needed tablets for their children for school curriculum activities by purchasing new tablets for them and supporting them with printing worksheets etc.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
We intend to maintain our reserves at a level which is equivalent to 3 months from unrestricted funds, £10,000. We intend to use the reserves for the hub running costs and wages.
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FUTURE PLANS
In addition to continuing our current schedule of activities including ESOL classes, and IT classes, we plan to do the following as well:
Open a new hub in Thurrock as there is a huge demand for a service like ours in the community there.
Follow on from the success of our last AGM and plan an even bigger and better one. Attend various community events to raise awareness about our services. In June, we will be running a stand at the Queen’s Jubilee Event at Garon’s Park. We plan to get involved and support more events like this around Southend.
Give back to the community by taking part in litter picking.
Ongoing personalised support for the Ukrainian families that come to us whether this is through ESOL lessons, coming to our friendship group, finding work and much more. Provide more informative and professional workshops to educate and empower our members. Arrange Christmas activities for our families and children.
Host another inspirational event for International Women’s Day. Continue to support the wellbeing of vulnerable adults and children.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Decision making
Day to day operation of the charity is delegated to the Founder & Coordinator, Ilda Stafa, supported by volunteers and three staff members.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity number
1185125
Principal address
1[st] Floor, Unit F39 & F40, Victoria Shopping Centre, Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 5SP
Trustees
E Nathan (appointed 26.05.20) A Clayson Chairperson (appointed 2.9.19) L Cenka (appointed 2.9.19) O Miguel (appointed 9.7.21) M Borrowska (appointed 29.11.21) K Donati (appointed 21.04.22)
Independent examiner
Carmar Accountancy & Bookkeeping 801 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 9SY T: 01702 870 707
COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
The charity was incorporated on 2 September 2019 having previously been established as the small charity Welcome to the UK. A transfer of assets resolution was approved by the trustees and at the point of CIO was registered, all assets were transferred to the CIO.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Welcome To The UK CIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Welcome To The UK CIO
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Welcome To The UK CIO (the Trust) for the year ended 31st August 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charitues Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out inder section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 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 intention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:-
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
Julia Tween
Julia Tween AAT 87226
Carmar Accountancy and Bookkeeping Ltd 801 London Road
Southend-on-Sea Essex. SS0 9SY
Date….....................................
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Welcome To The UK CIO
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st August 2021
| Notes Income and Endowments from Donations and legacies Charitable activities Charitable activities Total Expenditure on Charitable activities Charitable activities Net Income Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Year Ended 31.08.21 Period 02.09.19 to 31.08.20 Funds Funds Total Funds Total Funds £ £ £ £ 713 - 713 230 11,572 40,005 51,577 35,592 |
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| 12,285 40,005 52,290 35,822 9,358 38,054 47,412 22,469 |
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| 2,927 1,951 4,878 13,353 7,037 14,553 21,590 8,237 |
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| 9,964 16,504 26,468 21,590 |
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Welcome To The UK CIO
Balance Sheet 31st August 2021
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 6 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
Funds Funds £ £ 17,222 10,386 1,140 - - |
Year Ended 31.08.21 Period 02.09.19 to 31.08.20 Total Funds Total Funds £ £ 27,608 22,070 1,140 - 480 - |
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| 16,082 10,386 |
26,468 21,590 |
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| 16,082 10,386 |
26,468 21,590 |
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| 16,082 10,386 |
26,468 21,590 |
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| 16,082 7,037 10,386 14,553 |
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| 26,468 21,590 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
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Trustee….............................................. A. Clayson - Chair
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Welcome To The UK CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2021
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repub,ic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Laibilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to to the financial statements.
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Welcome To The UK CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2021
2 TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st August 2021 nor for the year ended 31st August 2020.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st August 2021 nor for the year ended 31st August 2020.
3 STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Employees | Year Ended 31.08.21 Period 02.09.19 to 31.08.20 3 1 |
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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARITIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Funds | Funds | Total Funds | ||
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| £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 230 | - | 230 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable activities | 8,415 | 27,177 | 35,592 | |
| Total | 8,645 | 27,177 | 35,822 | |
| Expenditure on | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable activities | 5,542 | 16,927 | 22,469 | |
| Net Income | 3,103 | 10,250 | 13,353 | |
| Reconciliation of Funds | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 3,934 | 4,303 | 8,237 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 7,037 | 14,553 | 21,590 | |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2021
5 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Other creditors 6 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund ROSCA Restricted funds Essex Community Funds Citizens Advice Big Lottery COVID-19 Shared Space Big Lottery Access For All TOTAL FUNDS |
At 31.08.2020 £ 4,522 2,515 |
Year Ended 31.08.21 Period 02.09.19 to 31.08.20 £ £ 1,140 480 |
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| Net Movement in funds At 31.08.21 £ £ 11,560 16,082 2,515 - - |
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| 7,037 - - 3,333 11,220 |
9,045 16,082 2,098 2,098 2,646 - 2,646 - 7,401 10,734 200 200 11,220 - - |
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| 21,590 | 4,878 26,468 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund ROSCA Restricted funds Shared Space Essex Community Funds Citizens Advice Big Lottery COVID-19 ECF Emergency Funds Big Lottery Access For All TOTAL FUNDS 8 |
resources expended in funds £ £ £ 11,560 11,560 2,515 - 2,515 - |
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| 11,560 2,515 - 9,045 200 - 200 2,098 2,098 2,646 - 2,646 - 10,734 3,333 - 7,401 11,220 - 11,220 - |
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| 13,032 17,199 - 4,167 - |
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| 24,592 19,714 - 4,878 |
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Welcome To The UK CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2021
6 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund ROSCA Restricted funds Essex Community Funds SBC Grant Big Lottery COVID-19 Big Lottery Access For All TOTAL FUNDS |
At 31.08.2019 Net Movement in funds At 31.08.20 £ £ £ 3,934 588 4,522 - 2,515 2,515 |
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| 3,934 3,103 7,037 2,333 2,333 - - 1,970 1,970 - - - 3,333 3,333 - 11,220 11,220 |
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| 4,303 10,250 14,553 |
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| 8,237 13,353 21,590 |
Comparitive net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund ROSCA Restricted funds Cultural Wellbeing Essex Community Funds SBC Grant Big Lottery COVID-19 ECF Emergency Funds Big Lottery Access For All TOTAL FUNDS |
resources expended in funds £ £ £ 6,045 5,457 - 588 2,600 85 - 2,515 |
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| 8,645 5,542 - 3,103 1,986 1,986 - - - 2,333 - 2,333 - - 1,970 - 1,970 - 9,971 6,638 - 3,333 4,000 4,000 - - 11,220 - 11,220 |
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| 27,177 16,927 - 10,250 |
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| 35,822 22,469 - 13,353 |
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st August 2021.
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Welcome To The UK CIO
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st August 2021
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations and legacies Charitable activities Grants Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Wages Postage and stationery Advertising Volunteer training Volunteer expenses Venue hire Refreshments Travel expenses Telephone and internet Insurance Activity costs Independent examination Donations Total resources expended Net income |
Year Ended 31.08.21 Period 02.09.19 to 31.08.20 £ £ 713 230 51,577 35,592 |
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| 52,290 35,822 33,196 13,527 1,216 179 205 926 - 300 891 808 1,503 2,042 147 587 761 431 1,421 842 187 40 2,464 2,307 701 480 4,720 - |
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| 47,412 22,469 47,412 22,469 4,878 13,353 |
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