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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 06 2024 31 MAY 2025

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

CONGOLESE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1189677

CDP

Charity's principal address 34A ORCHARD STREET

SWANSEA

Postcode SA1 5AW

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 (ifany)
	KOKISA BUKA
	WILLY MAKWALA
	BOLAMU BASIKI OTIS JEAN PAUL
	THIERRY KONDE

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

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

KOKISA BUKA

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

CONSTITUTION

• (eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

COMPANY

• (eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

APPOINTED

• (eg. appointed by, elected by)

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Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

• policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

• the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any related parties;

• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Swansea and its surrounding areas who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed (in particular members of the Congolese community) to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society, in particular by: 1. providing a local network group that encourages and enables members of the Congolese community to participate more effectively with the wider community; 2. Increasing, or co-ordinating, opportunities for members of the Congolese community to engage with service providers, to enable those providers to adapt services to better meet the needs of that community.” • “The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among people from the Congolese Community who are refugees and asylum seekers who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, by providing: 1. Education and training in the English language and in vocational skills; 2. Social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community

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To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Swansea and its surrounding areas who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed (in particular members of the Congolese community) to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society, in particular by: 1. providing a local network group that encourages and enables members of the Congolese community to participate more effectively with the wider community.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

1. Increasing, or co-ordinating, opportunities for members of the Congolese community to engage with service providers, to enable those providers to adapt services to better meet the needs of that community.” • “The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among people from the Congolese Community who are refugees and asylum seekers who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, by providing:

2. Education and training in the English language and in vocational skills; 2. Social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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

• policy on grantmaking;

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICIES SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY VOLUNTEERS POLICY SAFEGUARDING CHILD AND ADULT POLICY POVA POLICY OF PROTECTION CHILDREN WELSH LANGUAGES POLICY FINANCIAL PROCEDURES POLICY IT EQUIPMENT POLICY RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY SAFEGUARDING ADULT AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE POLICY

• policy programme related investment;

• contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Final Grant Report from 01/06/2024 to 31/05/2025 I. Swansea Bay University Health Board Funders: West Glamorgan Regional Integrated Fund Project: Bame Mental Health Awareness Period: October 2024 Amount : £7,494.50

Outcomes: We raised the profile of Mental Health Awareness amongst BAME Community members through our series of sessions delivered by Mental Health Professionals. The project made significant changes, positive changes in the lives of those who benefited. All the family members who attended awareness sessions reported that they had learnt a lot and understood that mental health can affect any one from any ethnic background. They were aware of other services they could access as first point of contact instead of attending the NHS, for example, calling the NHS Wales on the phone for advice, Samaritans. We were able to support a young man named who was detained by the home Office and later release because of his incomplete Asylum process.

II. Funders: The National Lottery Com. Fund / Award for All

Project: Facing Dyslexia and mental health with confidence!

Period: 01/05/2025 to 31/05/2027

Amount: £ 19,990.00

Outcomes

This project aims to empowering lives through dyslexia awareness and support, provide comprehensive support to individuals with dyslexia, particularly focusing on Black and minority ethnic communities, where dyslexia is often viewed as a taboo subject. By creating a safe and inclusive environment, we will facilitate understanding and acceptance of dyslexia, fostering a sense of community among affected individuals. The project will empower participants to manage their dyslexia effectively while addressing its negative impact on mental health This project will significantly enhance the lives of individuals affected by dyslexia by providing them with the tools and knowledge to navigate their challenges confidently. Improved self-esteem, coupled with effective coping strategies, will empower participants to pursue educational and professional opportunities previously hindered by their dyslexia. By fostering a supportive community, we will encourage open conversations about dyslexia, thereby breaking down the stigma associated with it. This initiative will reinforce

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Section D Achievements and performance

relationships within the community by promoting solidarity, understanding, and mutual support.

III.

Funders: Swansea Council/ Food Poverty fund

Project: Swansea Tackling Poverty Fund Period: 2024 - 2025 Amount: £ 2,480.00 Outcomes:

This award was given to the Congolese Development Project by Swansea Council to existent gap on their exciting project of distributing food and essentials to 60-70 families they have started in Swansea. This was because of the continuous ongoing financial hardship that families were facing and finding it exceedingly difficult to afford basic needs because of Covid-19. So, the award contributed to easing some of their expenses and giving them, some smile during those difficult times.

IV.

Funders: The National Lottery Community Fund People & Places

Project: Family Support Project Period: 2024 - 2025 Amount: £ 47,941.25 Outcomes:

In this project we plan to develop our services by extending our muchneeded culturally sensitive holistic services around advice, case work, mentoring, one-to-one support and workshops to empower members, including in relation to health and positive parenting skills.

Beneficiaries will be, although not exclusively, members of the community from refugee and migrant backgrounds, especially people for whom English is not their first language, from Central African countries. Most of them would have French in common as a first language. In two years, we are aiming to support between 1000-1250 people. We are planning to support over 164 families, a number related to the work we did during the Covid-related lockdowns, with people who expressed a need to be supported. Up to 75 people will receive short interventions support of with at least 6 sessions to see them through their problems. We are aiming to support 20 families who have disabled people, 34 single mothers. 65% of our support will be for women and 80% of them will have been from low-income families.

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Section D Achievements and performance

V. Funders: BAWSO ltd Project: Comic relief fund Period: April 2025 Amount: £8,701.00

Outcomes: -Emotional support towards women. -Breaking the digital divide by providing basic IT skills to women (25). -Organise CV and job search. -Support to parents that have become addicted to alcohol and gambling.

VI Funders: Community Foundation Wales Project: Period: 2024 - 2025 Amount : £2,000.00

Outcomes:

This project consists of older people over 50 to meet once a week to share a lunch while seeking advocacy and support for services they are struggling to access because of their different barriers, such as language barrier, IT illiteracy and cultural stigmas or taboos. During these sessions we will expand the work to organise light physical exercises to older people and provide light yoga classes and dance classes to keep older fit. This piece of work will be followed by healthy eating advise from professionals at some specific sessions. We will, from time to time, provide some parcels of food to participants who are really struggling to buy food. VII.

Funders : Swansea Council / Tackling Food Poverty

Project : Capital Revenue Period : August 2024 Amount : £2,819.00

Outcomes :

We provided food parcels to 40 families mainly refugees and asylum seekers from BAME background in Swansea Bay. Some of the beneficiaries that we served were recently laid off their jobs due to the negative impact of the pandemic on their employers.

The project also created a sense of oneness and community cohesion because people from different ethnic backgrounds were brought together by the fear of COVID19 and seeing someone (a volunteer) who is not from their own ethnic background being friendly, calling to check on them.

VIII.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Funders: Swansea Council/ Tackling Food Poverty fund Project: Period Dignity in community Grant Period: 2025 Amount : £ 1,121.00 Outcomes: Project Proposal: Supporting Women and Young Mothers in Accessing Period Products. The primary goal of this project is to support women and young mothers, particularly from Black and Asian minority ethnic backgrounds, in accessing period products. This initiative aims to address the challenges posed by low income and unemployment while fostering open conversations about menstruation. We are very committed to organising educational Sessions on discussing Periods. Hence, we will have 2 workshops that empower mothers to confidently discuss menstruation with their daughters. These sessions will include the following components: - Cultural Sensitivity: Ensure discussions are respectful of cultural beliefs and practices related to menstruation. - Communication Strategies: Provide guidance on how to initiate the conversation, including using positive language and sharing personal experiences. IX. Swansea Bay University Health Board Funders: West Glamorgan Regional Integrated Fund Project: Bame Mental Health Awareness Period : September 2024 Amount: £ 7,494.50 Outcomes : We raised the profile of Mental Health Awareness amongst BAME Community members through our series of sessions delivered by Mental Health Professionals. The project made significant changes, positive changes in the lives of those who benefited. All the family members who attended awareness sessions reported that they had learnt a lot and understood that mental health can affect any one from any ethnic background. They were aware of other services they could access as first point of contact instead of attending the HNS, for example, calling the NHS Wales on the phone for advice, Samaritans. We were able to support a young man named who was detained by the home Office and later release because of his incomplete Asylum process. X. Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Section D Achievements and performance

Funders : West Glamorgan Regional Integrated Fund Project: Bame Mental Health Awareness Period: December 2025 Amount: £ 7,494.50 Outcomes: We raised the profile of Mental Health Awareness amongst BAME Community members through our series of sessions delivered by Mental Health Professionals. We also raised the profile of Suicide Awareness by ensuring that the stigma was challenged, and our community members can seek help when they are having suicidal thoughts. Positive feedback was received from participants on improved mental health during lockdown. Additionally, we helped people in reducing the needs for NHS care as first responders because we built a trusted network where community members can get support and referral

system was improved for those who need immediate help or professional counselling.

XI. Funders: Lloyds Bank Foundation England & Wales Project : Racial Equity Project Period : October 2024 – September 2025 Amount : £25,000.00 Outcomes:

We provide IT skills to the members of the community and provide finance and debt management skills and support to break English barriers. We provide employment support and organise many activities and training sessions on health issues.

XII. Funders: Swansea Council / Tackling Food Poverty fund Period: December 2025– March 2026 Amount: £5,720.00 Outcomes:

We provided food parcels to 40 families mainly refugees and asylum seekers from BAME background in Swansea Bay. Some of the beneficiaries that we served were recently laid off their jobs due to the negative impact of the pandemic on their employers.

The project also created a sense of oneness and community cohesion because people from different ethnic backgrounds were brought together by the fear of COVID19 and seeing someone (a volunteer) who is not from their own ethnic background being friendly, calling to check on them.

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Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Section D Achievements and performance

Funders : West Glamorgan Regional Integrated Fund Project: Bame Mental Health Awareness Period: January 2025 Amount: £ 7,494.50 Outcomes: We raised the profile of Mental Health Awareness amongst BAME Community members through our series of sessions delivered by Mental Health Professionals. We also raised the profile of Suicide Awareness by ensuring that the stigma was challenged, and our community members can seek help when they are having suicidal thoughts. Positive feedbacks were received from participants on improved mental health during lockdown. Additionally, we helped people in reducing the needs for NHS care as first responders because we built a trusted network where community members can get support and referral system was improved for those who need immediate help or professional counselling. XIV. Funders: The National Lottery Heritage Fund Project: Revealing the Swansea and surrounding area’s industrial heritage Period: September 2024 Amount: £ 25,782.40

The project seeks to investigate the industrial past of Swansea and its district, to locate the various works in time and space using historic maps and photographs, and to identify the traces that remain today. Wales historic industrial sites aren’t just a matter of old stones and bones . This little reached to people who have come inwales, particularly in Swansea and surrounding towns, as migrants and refugees even thought it is important that they also access to this for better integration. The project will also produce a documentary that will tell the story of what participants will have gone through during the life of the project and how they will have worked and researched the industrial heritage of Swansea and its districts. XV. Funders : Swansea Bay University Health Board / West Glamorgan Regional Integrated Fund Project: Bame Mental Health Awareness Period: April 2025 Amount: £ 7,494.50 Outcomes: We raised the profile of Mental Health Awareness amongst BAME Community members through our series of sessions delivered by Mental Health Professionals.

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Section D Achievements and performance

We also raised the profile of Suicide Awareness by ensuring that the stigma was challenged, and our community members can seek help when they are having suicidal thoughts. Positive feedbacks were received from participants on improved mental health during lockdown. Additionally, we helped people in reducing the needs for NHS care as first responders because we built a trusted network where community members can get support and referral system was improved for those who need immediate help or professional counselling.

XVI

Funders: Davies Charity Davies

Project: Open Mind: breaking loneliness and isolation. Period: April 2025 Amount: £3,000.00

This project aims to empower vulnerable women by combating isolation and loneliness through a series of engaging activities. We will organize sewing classes to foster creativity and provide practical skills, alongside Rumba dance classes to promote physical activity and social interaction. Additionally, we will offer counselling sessions for those in need, creating a safe space for emotional support. By facilitating these activities, we aim to build a supportive community where women can connect, share experiences, and develop lasting friendships. Ultimately, this project seeks to enhance mental wellbeing, self-esteem, and overall quality of life for the participants.

XVII

Funders: Adferiad -Diverse Cymru

Project: Culture on the Move!

Period: April 2025

Amount: £3,440.00

Outcomes:

The project is related to buying materials, we would say that we have been running many projects in the past.

We have organized dance classes and as we are writing this application, we have people who attend our offices for drum play every Mondays. Through previous projects, we have had the opportunity to provide filming, photography and editing projects. The camcorder will be purposedly well used.

We have organized more than 30 gatherings where people from different cultures have been asked to bring food from their cultures and share them with others. This huge experience will be put in profit to make sure that the equipment we buy do improve the quality of

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Section D Achievements and performance

what we have been offering so far.

Last year, we had a community exhibition where young people brought their objects, described them, and presented them on different boards. This equipment will really support the work we do and will be kept safely to serve us for a long period of time.

XVIII

Funders: Austin Bailey Foundation

Project: Women learning new skills

Period: January 2025

Amount: £1.000.00

Outcomes:

The project will also offer a safe space for women to discuss their concerns that can be addressed through specific service providers. At the end of the project, we want:

• 17 women to be able to use a computer, essentially being able to do some search on internet and do some typing.

-17 women to be able to access their Universal Credit portals and populate required information.

-20 women to be able to come together and share their experiences on living either as single mothers or widow and support each other as part of our strategy on mental health support.

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Section D Achievements and performance

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the

charity’s policy on reserves

The financial statements of the charitable company, Congolese Development Project, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015), Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Not Applicable

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Kokisa Buka

Full name(s) KOKISA BUKA

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Position (eg Secretary, Chair, CHAIR etc)

Date 09 /03 /2026

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CONGOLESE 4 DEVELOPMENTPROJECT ANNUAL REPORT www.cdpwales.org.uk

CONGOLESE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MAY 2025

EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MAY 2025
DESCRIPTIONS	YEAR END 2024	YEAR END 2025
INCOME	£	£
NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND	£32,228.00	£25,782.40
NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARD FOR ALL	£0.00	£19,990.00
SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD	£29,978.00	£22,483.50
SWANSEA COUNCIL FUNDS	£15,050.52	£16,379.00
NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND PEOPLE & PLACES	£39,170.00	£47,941.25
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WALES	£2,000.00	£2,000.00
WALES GOVERNMENT GRANTS	£3,949.00	£0.00
LOCAL GIVING COMMUNITY MATTERS FUND	£8,229.85	£0.00
LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION ENGLAND & WALES	£25,000.00	£25,000.00
BAWSO LTD	£0.00	£8,701.00
DAVIES CHARITY DAVIES	£0.00	£3,000.00
ADFERIAD	£0.00	£3,440.00
AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION	£0.00	£1,000.00
TOTAL INCOME	£155,605.37	£175,717.15
EXPENSES
COMMUNICATIONS	£1,608.00	£1,997.68
HMRC PAYMENTS	£7,458.79	£7,964.84
OFFICE EXPENSES	£3,315.00	£2,778.50
OTHER PROJECT EXPENSES	£1,634.00	£1,235.79
POSTAGE & STATIONERY	£827.00	£510.00
PROJECT EXPENSES	£79,130.98	£99,292.30
VOLUNTEERS EXPENSES	£8,817.30	£8,100.00
WAGES AND SALARIES	£37,233.16	£40,692.08
WEBSITE EXPENSES	£3,100.00	£2,310.00
INSURANCE	£1,050.00	£997.00
IT SUPPORT / CONSULTANCY	£1,600.00	£930.00
RENT & RATES	£3,840.00	£3,240.00
OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND DATA BASE	£3,797.77	£3,642.56
ACCOUNTANCY	£1,280.00	£1,030.50
LIABILITIES	£ 0.00	£0.00
TOTAL EXPENSES	£154,692.00	£174,740.75
NET INCOME (TOTAL INCOME LESS EXPENSES)	£913.37	£976.40

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

Basis of Preparation and Assessment of Going Concern

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015), Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Income

Income is recognized when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Government and other grants in relation to tangible fixed assets are credited to profit and loss account over the useful lives of the related assets, whereas those in relation to expenditure are credited when the expenditure is charged to profit and loss.

Donations are recognized when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognized until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity, and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Legacy gifts are recognized on a case by case basis following the granting of probate when the administrator/executor for the estate has communicated in writing both the amount and settlement date. If the gift is in the form of an asset other than cash or a financial asset traded on a recognized stock exchange, recognition is subject to the value of the gift being reliably measurable with a degree of reasonable accuracy and the title to the asset having been transferred to the charity.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognized as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing 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 costs related to the category.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand include cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short

amount of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value except for bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Functional and Presentational currency

The functional and presentational currency is £ sterling.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for

1. Ensuring the company keeps accounting records

2. Preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year, and of its profit or loss for the financial year.

3. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charities.

Approved by the board of Trustees on 09/03/2026 and were signed on its behalf by

KOKISA BUKA

12/03/2026

BOLAMU BASIKI OTIS JEAN PAUL

12/03/2026

CONGOLESE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ended 31st May 2025

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CONGOLESE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MAY 2025

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] May 2025.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) 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 Charities Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed. The charity’s income for the year is under £250,000.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and the trustees have elected to have an Independent Examination, it is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.

• to follow the procedures laid down in General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities 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 the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all 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 that are set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that:

• accounting records have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.

• • the accounts do not accord with such records:

• where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006, or are not consistent with the Charities SORP (FRS102)

• any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the accounts

09[th] March 2026

Soka Kapundu , ACMA Martin Morrison & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Unit 43, The Coach House

St Mary’s Business Centre, 66/70 Bourne Road. Bexley, KENT DA5 1LU