
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From 01 January 2021 Period start date To 31 December 2021 Period end date** 

**Charity name: Bassuah Legacy Foundation** 

**Charity registration number: 1185562** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|‘To relieve the needs of, and promote social<br>inclusion among, single parents and their<br>children, who are socially and economically<br>deprived, within the London area, through<br>the provision of:<br>a)         Education, support and advice in all<br>areas relating to single parenthood.<br>b)         Facilities in the interests of social<br>welfare for recreation or other leisure time<br>occupation with the object of improving<br>their conditions of life.’|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|1. Raising awareness of single parenting<br>2. Promoting Health and Wellbeing<br>3. Empowerment through advocacy and<br>skill development<br>4. Celebrating and Motivating to remove<br>stigma<br>5. Promoting Social Inclusion<br>6. Provision of access to clean water<br>7. Education – Basic Education and Adult<br>Education Programmes<br>8. Employment Support|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|Trustees have read guidance by the<br>Charity Commission on public benefit.|



## **Additional information (optional)** 

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 



Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other 

## **Achievements and Performance** 

||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|**In UK:**<br>**HEALTH AND WELLBEING**<br>**PROGRAMME**<br>**LAUNCHED**<br>**HEALTH AND WELLBEING**<br>**PROGRAMME FUNDED BY W12**<br>**TOGETHER**<br>**HEALTH AND WELLBEING**<br>**PROGRAMME FUNDED BY UNITED IN**<br>**HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM –**<br>**ORGANISING WEEKLY YOGA AND**<br>**FITNESS CLASSES**<br>**SET UP COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE**<br>**DESIGN VOLUNTEER TRAINING**<br>**PROGRAMME**<br>**In Ghana:**<br>**COVID-19 Relief Programme**<br>●<br>**Social Intervention**<br>**Water Project**<br>**●**<br>Successful drilling of borehole on<br>second attempt to provide access<br>to free clean water for local<br>community in one of the towns<br>within the capital of Ghana.<br>**Social Inclusion Programme**<br>**ACE Events**|





- Acknowledging, Celebrating, Empowering single parents and their dependant in hard times brought by COVID-19 Pandemic 

- • Celebration – Women’s Day  And Mother’s Day with gifts presentations and recreational activities. 

- **Education Programme** • Adult Education – **Basic English Language** Training in Literacy, Numeracy. 

- • Education on essential employability skills 

- • Skill Acquisition • Trading Skill Development • Engaging with old traders • Drawing on previous experiences to make improvements 

- **Health and Wellbeing** • Health walks twice each month • Participation by local members in the London organized Yoga 

- classes. 

- • Joining zoom sessions for Yoga and Bhangra classes 

## **Additional information (optional)** 

## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 


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## **Financial Review** 



|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|**See attached financial statement**|
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|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**See attached financial statement**|
|<br>Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**See attached financial statement**|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|**See attached financial statement**|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|**See attached financial statement**|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|**See attached financial statement**|



## **Additional information (optional)** 

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

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|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47||
|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46||
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||
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## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:||**Trustees**|
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution of a Charitable<br>Incorporated Organisation whose only<br>voting members are its charity trustees|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Constitution of a Charitable<br>Incorporated Organisation (CIO)|
|<br>Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Trustees must be appointed by a<br>resolution passed at a properly<br>convened meeting of the charity<br>trustees.|
|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|||
|<br>Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction<br>and training of trustees|<br>Para 1.51||
|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any related<br>parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|**BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION**|
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|<br>Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|**1185562**|
|<br>Charity’s principal address|**90 Goldhawk Road,**<br>**Shepherds Bush,**<br>**London, W12 8HD**|
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

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||Finbarr Bassuah|||
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– 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)** 

|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|
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## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

## **Other optional information** 



## **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)** FINBARR BASSUAH **Position (eg** CHAIR **Secretary, Chair, etc) Date** 08/10/2021 



## **BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION** 

## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 REGISTERED CHARITY (CIO) NO   1185562** 

**REGISTERED CHARITY ADDRESS BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION 90 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8HD** 

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## **BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY (CIO) NO 1185562 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

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|**CONTENTS**|**2**|
|**Charity Information**|**3**|
|<br>**Report of Directors/Trustees**|**4-6**|
|**Independent Examiners Report**|**7**|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|**8**|
|**Balance Sheet**|**9**|
|**Notes to the Accounts**|**10**|
|**Detailed Income and Expenditure**|**11**|



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## **BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY (CIO) NO 1185562 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL INFORMATION** 

**DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES** Natasha Kataria…........Trustee Fidelis Bassuah……...Trustee Finbarr Bassuah...........Trustee Isaac Sarbah................Trustee Philippa  Gittens ..........Trustee Philip Obeng.................Trustee 

## **REGISTERED OFFICE** 

BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION 90 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8HD 

**BANKERS** Metro Bank One Southampton Row LONDON WC1B 5HA 

**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** London Accountancy Practice Sojourner Truth Centre 161 Sumner Road London SE15 6JL 

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## **BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY (CIO) NO   1171546 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021** 

The Directors/Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ending 31 December 2021. 

## **AIMS AND OBJECTIVES** 

To relieve the needs of, and promote social inclusion among, single parents and their children. Who are socially and economically deprived, within the London area, through the provision of: 

A) Education, support and advice in all areas relating to single parenthood. 

B) Facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving their conditions of life. 

## **TRUSTEES REPORT** 

Trustees are the people responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. Generally trustees are treasurer, chair, board member etc. The trustees are responsible for keeping this list up to date and can do this by updating their details as they happen through the online service. 

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## **BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

The results of the year’s operation are set out in the attached financial statements. The net movement in funds for the year amounted to £-14,929. The retained reserves at 31st December 2021 amounted to £61.00 

## **RESERVE POLICY** 

The Charity Commission requires charities to determine and explain their policy for free reserves. The trustees have reviewed the organisation’s free reserves policy and have turned its entire unrestricted fund into an emergency reserve to enable Bassuah Legacy Foundation to meet its obligations in the event of a shortfall in income or sudden upturn in expenditure. 

## **RISK MANAGEMENT** 

The trustees have examined the major risks which Bassuah Legacy Foundation faces and believe that maintaining their free reserves at a reasonable level, combined with their annual review of the controls over key financial systems will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks. 

## **TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** 

The organisation has no fixed assets 

## **FUNDS AVAILABLE** 

The present level of funding is adequate to support the continuation of the charity operations for the medium term, and the trustees consider the financial position of the charity to be satisfactory. 

## **VOLUNTEERS** 

**BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION** recognises the significant contributions made by the volunteers. 

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## **BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

The Trustees are required to prepare financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the project and of the income and expenditure of the project for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the management committee are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is 

   - inappropriate to presume that the project will continue in operation. 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose at any time the financial position of the project. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the organisation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

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## **BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION** 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** 

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the 

- Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and 

- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner's report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner’s report** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination. (other than that disclosed below) which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- The accounting records were not kept in accordance with the section 130 

- of the Charities Act; or 

- The accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or 

- The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 

- the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account give a ‘true and fair’ which is not a matter considered as part of the independent examination. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matter in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of this account to be reached. 

Signed………………………………………………..Date:……………………… A Adebambo, MBA, ACMA, CGMA, ACG, For London Accountancy Practice. Sojourner Truth Centre 161 Sumner Road London SE15 6JL 

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BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDAIION (CIO)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Unrestricted
Fund{£)
1,045
9,480
10525
Restricted
2021
2020
Fund{£} Totall£l Totall£)
22,764 23,809
26,843
9.480
707
33,289
27,550
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary Income & Donatsons
Sales Revenue
Totsl Incoming Resources
22,764
RESOURCES EXPENDED
19,488
28,729
48,218
12,560
Dired ChaTitsble Costs
19,488
28,729
48,218
12,560
Net Incoming Resources
8,￿3
s,￿5
14.929
14990
Balance Brought Fo￿ard
196
14,794
14,9
Balance Carried Forward
8.767
8.829
61
14,990

BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION (CIO)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 DECEMBER 2021
CURRENT ASSET
2021
2020
Cash at Bank
19.587
25,222
CURRENTLIABILITIES
Creditors aThJ AccnJaLq
19526
61
10.232
14990
FINANCED BY
FUNDS. Unrestricted FUIMI
Resltided FutKI
8,767
8.829
61
14794
28th October
Approved by the Board ofTru5tees on..................................2022
and signed on its behalf by
Trustee
FINBARR BASSUAH
.. T￿￿tee FIDELIS BASSUAH

## **BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY (CIO) NO   1171546 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements** 

The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention and include the results of the charity’s operations which are described in the Management Committee’s Report and all of which are continuing. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statements of Recommended Practice   for charity accounts. 

The charity has taken advantage of the exemption of Financial Reporting Standard  No 1 from the requirements to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that it qualifies as a small charity 

## **1.2 Incoming Resources** 

- **1.2.1** Revenue grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on the earlier date of when they are received or when they are receivable, unless they relate to a specific future period, in which case they are included on the Balance Sheet as deferred income to be recognised in the future accounting period. 

- **1.2.2** Grants received for specific purposes are accounted for as restricted funds in the Statement of Financial Activities. 

## **1.3 Restricted Funds** 

Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support costs. 

## **1.4 Unrestricted Funds** 

Unrestricted funds are donations and other incomes received or generated for the objects of the organisation without further specified purpose and are available for general funds. 

## **1.5 Designated Funds** 

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Management Committee for particular purposes. 

## **1.6 Tangible Fixed Assets** 

All expenditure that related to equipment has been charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year of acquisition. A register of assets is maintained. 

**2021                2020 2** . **CREDITORS** £                        £ Accountancy Fee 500 250 

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BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDAIION (CIO)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2021
Total
2020
Total
{£)
26,843
707
27,550
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund{£)
Fund{£l
1,045
22,764
9,480
10,525
INCOMING RESOURCES
23.809
9,480
33,289
Voluntary I￿oMe & Donabons
Sales Revenue
Totsl Incoming Resources
22,764
OUTGOING RESOURCES
Rent
Event Hosting
Computersl Equipmert
Volurrteer Expenses
Ghana Experses
SeNice Pr(Msion
Training
Marketsng & A(fvertssiThJ
Phone I Internet & Utilibes
Travel & Transportation
Consumancy
c￿anIng
Accountary Fee
Bank Charges
Miscellaneous Expenses
10,440
4,780 15.220
2,841
2,841
789
789
5,452
5452
9,044
6.849
679
1778
1226
891
2.723
2,453
1,326
454
6,039
6,849
679
1,778
1,226
891
2,723
50
500
91
80
28,729
194
793
203
150
500
91
80
48,213
250
57
12,660
19,484
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BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BASSUAH LEGACY FOUNDATION
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section
144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination
is needed.
It is my responsibility to-.
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5Kb) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by
the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records
kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.
It also includes consideration of any unusual ttems or disclosures in the accounts,
and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an
audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a
Yrue and fair view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examinef s report
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to
my attention in connection with the examination. (other than that disclosed below)
which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
The accounting records were not kept in accDrdance with the section 130 of
the Charities Act; or
The accounts did not accord wtth the accounting records: or
The accounts did not ￿mplY with the applicable requirements conceming the
form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account give a 'true and
fairf which is not a matter a matter considered as part of the independent
examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matter in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a
proper understanding of this account to be reached.
Signed.
A Adebambo.
For London Accountancy Pra
Sojourner Truth Centre
161 Sumner Road
London SE15 6JL
.Date:.
MA, ACG,
ice.