Annual Report and accounts: Persian Cultural Centre
The Persian Cultural Centre is a charity had an income of £6457 in the year and is eligible for independent examination
The trustees’ annual report
Trustees do not have to use the pro forma to write their annual report but the form includes all the information trustees must provide and gives an opportunity to provide further optional information if the trustees so wish.
The ‘ Summary of the main activities undertaken’ also includes confirmation that the trustees have had regard to our guidance on public benefit when planning the charity’s activities. Further information about is provided in a ‘Summary of the main achievements ’ Additional voluntary information is provided about the contribution made by volunteers, collaboration with other organisations and details of the charity’s main policies and future plans. In addition, the report confirms that the trustees received no remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
The accounts CC16a pro forma (in original form as a separate excel document)
The accounts pro forma is suitable for comparatively straightforward accounts. Before using the pro forma please read the completion notes. We also recommend that a bank reconciliation is prepared to reconcile the closing balance at bank before completing the form.
The statement of assets and liabilities includes cash at bank by the 31[st] March 2023.
Trustees' annual report for the period
Period start date Period end date
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01/ 04 2022 31 03 2023 T 2021
Reference and administration details
Charity name The Persian cultural Centre
Other names charity is known by None
Registered charity number (if any) 1193951
Charity's principal address 1 Manor farm Road Bitterne, Southampton
Postcode SO18 1NN
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massoud Yeganegy |
Chair | 28/11/2021 | |
| Jalil Nourbakhsh Sabet |
28/11/2021 | ||
| Nazenin Ganjian |
9/01/2023 | ||
| Debbie Yeganegy |
27/9/2021 | ||
| Mandana Lamb |
01/09/2021 | ||
| Nasim Saba | 28/07/2022 | ||
| Jamshid Savari Bakhtiar |
9/08/2022 | ||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
|---|---|
| NONE |
Names and addresses of advisors (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisors (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisors (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisors (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of advisor Name Address |
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| General | Razmik Gharibian | |
| General | Dr. Hamid Asgari | |
| General | Dr. Mansourian | |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
None
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document PCC Constitution adopted 4[th] July 2021
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted Unincorporated association
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed or reappointed twice (eg. appointed by, elected by) annually
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include Membership of the club is open to people in the additional information, where Hampshire locality. The trustees oversee the day to relevant, day running of the club. Policies and procedures The trustees seek the views of members, the adopted for the induction and training of communities and volunteers in deciding the activities to be run. The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works PCC is partnered with the other community association with whom we jointly undertake the Relationship with any related parties activity programs in centre activities. Trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system All trustees give their time voluntarily and received and procedures to no remuneration or other benefits. them
Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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Summary of the main activities undertaken for the • public benefit in relation to • these objects • • • • • • Kurdish events and celebrations •
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
We are grateful for the many hours volunteers, You may choose to include including member volunteers, have spent listening further statements, where and encouraging our members and working with the relevant, about: trustees. Without this valuable contribution of time, Policy on grantmaking energy and expertise we would not have been able Policy programme related to achieve so much. investment Contribution made by Volunteers
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during this period. A number of Birthday parties were conducted at our premises that raised more than £175 per event for our Centre. The Farsi classes has immensely improved this year. The number of pupils from 10 has jumped to approximately 50 and we are hoping to increase next year too. The Graduation parties were conducted at our premises that raised more than £390 per event for our Centre. The cultural events such as Yalda night, Mehregan and so on celebrations did not take place this year due to events happening in Iran. A Kurdish event that took place was a success. In this event lovely people from the Kurdistan region of Iran enjoyed their gathering. Classes: The Yoga classes/sessions were attended by over a dozen members and we are now looking into providing other classes in other activities. Xmas parties were also took place at our centre which raised money for the PCC. Fundraising: There is a donation boxe at the centre and so far we have earned about £185. Local business MYA, similar to last year donated: Funds, Persian carpets, Cutlery, for the centre.
Financial review
Brief statement of the f charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details: (Optional information)
You may choose to include Our main source of funds this year has been additional information, where membership fees, donations and entrance and activity relevant about: fees for participants in the event celebrations. The charity’s principal sources of funds (including The hiring the building has been also the PCC source any fundraising). of income. How expenditure has supported the key objectives The majority of expenses is applied to insurance of the charity. policies, building maintenance, cleaning and utilitiy Investment policy and bills. objectives including any . ethical investment policy adopted.
Other optional information
Future Plans
The coming year will see a continued emphasis on the Iranian events and other structured activities to build and deepen the confidence and capability of Persian community.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Massoud Yeganegy
Full name(s) Massoud Yeganegy Position Chair Date
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trusteesl mombers of The Persran Cultural C8111re On accounts for tho yoar ended 31 March 2023 Charity no (if any) 1193951 Set out on pages CC16a I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 3110312023. Respon8lbllltles and A5 the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation bas18 of report of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of th8 Charities Act 20111'the Act"). I report in respect of my examlnation of the Trust's accounts C8rried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in Carrying out my examinatlon, I have followed Ihe applicable DSreclions given by the Charity Commission under s8clion 145151(b) of the Act, I have completèd my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my allenlion {olher than that disclosed below ') in connection wlth the examination which glves me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. accounting r8¢0rds were not kept In accordance wllh section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wlth the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers In connecllon with the examlnatlon lo which altentlon should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the 8Gcounls lo be reached. Please delete tha words in the br8ckets if they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 3011112023 Name.. Peter J Cousins Relevant professional quallflcation{s) or body (if any): Address.. 23 The Terrace Wokingham Berkshira. RG40 1 BP IER October 2018
Sectlon B Dlsclosure Only complete if Ihe examlner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. direGtions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef details of any items that the examlner wlsh8s to discloso. IER October 2018
The Persian Cultural Centre 1193951 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/04/2022 31/03/2023 To from
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - 2,948 885 2,624 16 - - - 6,473 - - - 6,473 - 1,858 662 236 89 - - - - 2,845 - - |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 670 - - - - - - - 670 - - - 670 335 - - - - - - - - 335 - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 670 2,948 885 2,624 16 - - - 7,143 - - - 7,143 335 1,858 662 236 89 - - - - 3,180 - - - 3,180 3,963 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Restricted Fund Donations - Education and Learning |
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| Bar and Events income | 2,948 | - | |||||||
| Memberships | 885 | - | |||||||
| Donations | 2,624 | - | |||||||
| interest | 16 | - | |||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
6,473 | - | |||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Restricted Fund costs - Education and Learning |
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| Bar and Events cost | 1,858 | - | |||||||
| Website costs | 662 | - | |||||||
| Bank and credit card charges | 236 | - | |||||||
| Premises and insurance costs net | 89 | - | |||||||
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| **Sub total ** | 2,845 | - | |||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
2,845 3,628 - 8,789 12,417 |
335 335 - 40 375 |
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| 3,628 | 335 | - | 3,963 | - | |||||
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| 8,789 | 40 | - | 8,829 | - | |||||
| 12,417 | 375 | - | 12,792 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
04/12/2023
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
# Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Current account HSBC Deposit account HSBC Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 8,701 3,716 - |
Restricted funds to nearest £ 375 - - 375 |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| 3,716 | - | - | |||
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| 12,417 | 375 | - | |||
| OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature
Print Name
Date of approval
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
04/12/2023
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