2025-03-31-accounts - Djama Africain

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Charity Registration No. CE024356 (England and Wales)

DJAMA AFRICAIN ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

DJAMA AFRICAIN ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS CONTENTS

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Charity information	3
Trustees' report	4
Accountants' report	6
Statement of Income and Net Movement in Funds	7
Statement of financial position	8
Notes to the accounts	9
Detailed Net Income	11

DJAMA AFRICAIN CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Trustees Omar Bah Mohamed Juma Bah Abdoul Salam Bah Alpha Barry Secretary Abdourahamane Diallo Charity Number CE024356 (England and Wales) Registered Office 235 Tarquin Close Coventry CV3 3BU UK Accountants Accountae Ltd 3 The Quadrant Warwick Road Coventry CV1 2DY

DJAMA AFRICAIN (CHARITY NO: CE024356 ENGLAND AND WALES) TRUSTEES' REPORT

The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Introduction

The Djama Africain Charity is a community-focused organisation dedicated to empowering migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Our mission is to enhance their lives by providing essential services in education, health, employment, and immigration support, as well as assistance with English language barriers. This year, we are thrilled to report significant progress toward our goals and an ambitious plan for the future.

Community Centre Development

We are excited to announce our plan to acquire a building for £200,000 to be transformed into a dedicated community centre. This centre will serve as a hub for our community, offering them a safe space for support, interaction, and growth. It will facilitate our mission to foster social inclusion and empower individuals to fully participate in society. Renovations will provide facilities for educational programs, workshops, community meetings, and language classes, addressing the needs of our diverse community.

Fundraising Efforts

To finance the acquisition and transformation of the community centre, we have initiated a comprehensive fundraising program. Every member of our charity is encouraged to contribute at least £1,000 annually. This initiative not only promotes financial sustainability for our projects but also strengthens the commitment and sense of community among our members. We believe that through collective effort, we can reach our financial goals while deepening the bond within our organisation.

Services Provided

Throughout the year, Djama Africain has continued to provide vital services to our community. We offer advice across a range of areas, including:

Education: Assisting the community in navigating available educational resources and opportunities to improve their qualifications and skills.
Health: Guiding access to healthcare services, promoting health awareness, and advocating for members' health rights.
Employment: Supporting job seekers with CV writing, interview preparation, and connecting them with local employment opportunities.
Immigration: Offering advice on immigration policies, helping members understand their rights, and supporting them in navigating complex processes.

One of our standout initiatives this year has been our support for migrants who face language barriers. Our volunteer team has been dedicated to providing translation assistance and form-filling services, ensuring that all members can access essential services without the added challenge of language difficulties.

Conclusion

The achievements of the Djama Africain Charity over the past year reflect the hard work and dedication of both our volunteers and our members. By focusing on our mission and expanding our services, we are making strides toward fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for the communities in Coventry.

As we move forward with our ambitious plans to develop a community centre, we are optimistic about what we can achieve together. We invite our members, supporters, and the wider community to join us in this mission of empowerment, inclusion, and support.

Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to all our volunteers, sponsors, and donors for their unwavering support. Together, we can continue to make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

Trustees

The following Trustees held office during the whole of the period:

Omar Bah Mohamed Juma Bah Abdoul Salam Bah Alpha Barry

Charitable and Political donations

We receive donations from our members, we do not accept political donations

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law, the Trustees have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under Charity law the Trustees must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the Net Income or loss of the Charity for that period. In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Small Company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

Signed on behalf of the board of Trustees

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Mr Mamadou Rassoun Bah Chairman Approved by the board on: 30 November 2025

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY ACCOUNTS OF DJAMA AFRICAIN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the accounts of DJAMA AFRICAIN for the year ended 31 March 2025 as set out on pages 7 - 10 from the Charity's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/about-us/regulation/rulebook.html

This report is made solely to the Board of Trustees of DJAMA AFRICAIN, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 9 March 2023. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of DJAMA AFRICAIN and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Trustees of DJAMA AFRICAIN, as a body, in this report in accordance with the requirements of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Technical/fact/technical-factsheet-163.pdf. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than DJAMA AFRICAIN and its Board of Trustees as a body for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that DJAMA AFRICAIN has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and Net Income of DJAMA AFRICAIN. You consider that DJAMA AFRICAIN is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of DJAMA AFRICAIN. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory accounts.

Accountae Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants

3 The Quadrant Warwick Road Coventry CV1 2DY

30 November 2025

DJAMA AFRICAIN STATEMENT OF INCOME AND NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Turnover Charitable Activities Gross Income Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating Net Income Net Income on ordinary activities Net Income for the financial year Net Movement in Funds at the start of the year Net Income for the financial year Net Movement in Funds at the end of the year	2025 £ 9,688 (3,421) 6,267 (520) 278 6,025 6,025 - 6,025 28,373 6,025 - 34,398	2024 £ 9,218 (3,524)
		5,694 (520) -
		5,174
		5,174 -
		5,174
		23,199 5,174 -
		28,373

DJAMA AFRICAIN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 4 Current assets Other Current Assets 5 Current Assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets Net assets Movement in Funds Net Income Movement in Fund Total funds	2025 £ 214 3,909 30,275 34,184 - 34,184 34,398 34,398 34,398	2024 £ 322 1,610 26,468
		28,078 (27)
		28,051
		28,373
		28,373
		28,373

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the Charity to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 November 2025 and were signed on its behalf by

Mr Mamadou Rassoun Bah Chairman Charity Registration No. CE024356

DJAMA AFRICAIN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Statutory information

DJAMA AFRICAIN is a Charity, registered in England and Wales, registration number CE024356. The registered office is 235 Tarquin Close , Coventry, CV3 3BU , UK.

2 Compliance with accounting standards

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.

3 Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.

Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.

Presentation currency

The accounts are presented in £ sterling.

Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

Government grants

Government grants in relation to tangible fixed assets are credited to Net Income 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 Net Income and loss.

Going concern

There are NO material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern

Government grants

The charity has not received government grants in the reporting period

Tax reclaims on donations and gifts

Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.

Volunteer help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

Income from membership subscriptions

Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations and Legacies.

DJAMA AFRICAIN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Liability recognition

Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Governance and support costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives: 5 years

Computer equipment Laptop 4 Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 5 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year Accrued income and prepayments 6 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals	2025 £ 3,909 2025 £ -	Computer equipment £ At cost 538
		538
		216 108
		324
		214
		322
		2024 £ 1,610
		2024 £ 27

7 Transactions with related parties

The charity has NO transactions with related parties (other than the trustee expenses explained in guidance notes)

8 Average number of employees

During the year the average number of employees was 4 (2024: 4).

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DJAMA AFRICAIN DETAILED NET INCOME AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.
Turnover Donations Cost of sales Charitable Activities Gross Net Income Administrative expenses Rent Bank charges Depreciation Other operating income Other operating income Operating Net Income Net Income on ordinary activities	2025 £ 9,688 3,421 6,267 324 88 108 520 278 6,025 6,025	2024 £ 9,218
		3,524
		5,694
		324 88 108
		520
		-
		5,174
		5,174

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