KUBATANA TOGETHER AS ONE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
KUBATANA TOGETHER AS ONE
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charity number 1194689
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KUBATANA TOGETHER AS ONE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
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| Charity Information | 3 |
| Trustees' Report | 4 -6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 9-13 |
| Prior Year Statement of Financial | |
| Activities | 14 |
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KUBATANA TOGETHER AS ONE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHARITY INFORMATION
TRUSTEES
The trustees who served during the year were as follows:
Nancy Mkudu Chair Junior Nhawu Treasurer
Mabel Sandra Meakin Trustee
REGISTERED ADDRESS
14 Croxton Grove
Birmingham
B33 9LX
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
1194689
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank plc
115 Victoria Road
Aldershot
GU11 1JQ
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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and 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 2019).
Objectives and principal activities of the charity
1) The relief of poverty, sickness and preservation of health in Zimbabwe, in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of funds to pay for healthcare and medical treatments for people who could not otherwise afford to access such healthcare.
- (2) The promotion of physical and mental health of people living in the UK, in particular, but not
exclusively by the provision of free healthy living and fitness classes.
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(3) The relief of poverty in the UK, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of free food
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hampers.
Charity Overview
Public benefit: Activities and Achievements
We are a medically based charity seeking to make a positive difference in society and to communities around us with a global reach. We strongly believe in attainment of healthier communities. The charity is constantly looking for ways to help save lives of the disadvantaged
in society. We aim to achieve this through
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a) Providing funding to disadvantaged individuals to access healthcare currently taking
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place in Zimbabwe.
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b) In the year March 2024 to March 2025, the Charity has helped over 200 individuals to access health care.
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c) Walking groups and painting sessions to bring the community together.
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d) Generally bringing health awareness to our communities through training initiatives from health experts.
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- e) Working with and providing funding to like-minded charities working to alleviate poverty in our communities.
The activities of the charity have been grossly hampered by the economic downturn.
All the activities of the charity are for the Public Benefit.
Kubatana has made significant impact on the lives of the families it has been assisting.
It has also helped to save many lives through the medical assistance programme.
Kubatana has also made significant difference in the lives of the people who have participated in the health promotion programs like the painting sessions, walking group and providing essential items to homeless people.
Results
The results for the year and the charity's financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements.
Structure, Governance and Management
Trustees of the charity
Trustees are the people responsible for the management and administration of the charity
on behalf of its beneficiaries.
The trustees who served during the year are set out on page 1.
Trustees do not receive any remuneration, payments, or benefits from the charity except to reimburse expenses incurred while on duties for the charity’s business on production of valid receipts and in line with HMRC guidelines.
Governing Document
Kubatana Together as One is governed by a constitution which was adopted on 26 May 2021
Organisation
The charity works with Volunteers as per need and currently does not have any employees.
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report (including the Strategic Report) and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures as disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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- prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. 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.
Approved by the Board on 16/1/2026 and signed on its behalf by:
… …Nancy Mkudu
Chair of Trustees
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes Income Income from Investments 3 Income from Charitable activities Donations and Legacies 4 Fund Raising Income Other Income Expenditure Expenditure on Charitable activities 5 Total Expenditure Net Income and Net Movement of Funds for the year Reconciliation of Funds Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried Forward |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 5447.82 5447.82 1257.2 1257.2 4190.62 3368 7558.62 |
Restricted Funds 20000 - 20000 9742.05 9742.05 10257.95 0 0 10257.95 |
2025 Total Funds 20000 5447.82 25447.82 10999.25 10999.25 14448.57 0 3368 17816.57 |
2024 Total Funds - 4032 |
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| 4032 | ||||
| 3973 | ||||
| 3973 | ||||
| 59 3310 |
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| 3369 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements
KUBATANA TOGETHER AS ONE
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Kubatana Together As One Balance Sheet as 31 March 2025 Fixed Assets Notes Inrangible Assets Tangible Assets Current Assets Debtors Cash in Hand and in Bank Creditors : Amount falling due within one year Net Current Assets Net Assets Fund for the Charity Restricted Funds 6 Unrestricted Funds General Designated |
£ - - 18,117 300 10,258 7,559 0 0 |
2025 £ - - 17,817 17,817 17,817 17,817 |
2024 £ - - |
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| 3869 | |||
| 500 3369 |
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| 3369 |
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 17[th] January 2025 and are signed on their behalf by:
… … Nancy Mkudu
Chair of Trustees
KUBATANA TOGETHER AS ONE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies Charity
information
KUBATANA TOGETHER AS ONE is a charity registered in England and Wales (charity number 1194689). The registered office is 14 Croxton Grove B33 9LX.
1.1Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document and "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 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
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Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes.
Transfers of funds from general unrestricted funds to designated funds are approved by the trustees.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Accounting policies(continued)
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Revenue in respect of service contracts is credited to income in the period in which entitlement becomes due.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Investment income is included when receivable.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure on charitable activities includes those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
1.6 Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
The Charity did not have any intangible fixed assets during the reporting period.
1.7 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
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1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Accounting policies(continued)
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its income and gains falling within part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that they are applied to its charitable activities.
1.11 Employee benefits
The Charity currently relies on volunteers and does not have any employees. If it has employees, the cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
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Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Notes to the Accounts
3. Income from Investments
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | |||||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| Bank Deposit Interest receivable | - | - | - | - |
4 Income from Charitable Activities
| Donations and Legacies Big Lottery Community Fund Fund Raising Income Other Grants and Donations |
Unrestricted Funds £ 5447.82 5447.82 |
2025 Restricted Funds £ 20000 0 20000 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 4473 4473 |
2024 Restricted Funds £ |
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| 0 |
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5. Charitable Activities Costs
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | |
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Painting and Promotions | 0 | 1518 | 211 | |
| Medical Supplies | 0 | 7520 | 2342 | |
| Exam Fees | 171 | 0 | 290 | |
| School Fees | 246 | 0 | 226 | |
| Rev Fanuel Expenses | 209 | 0 | 100 | |
| General Administration Expenses | 331 | 0 | 202 | |
| Legal and Professional Costs | 300 | 0 | 500 | |
| Hikes Accommodation Expenses | 0 | 704 | 102 | |
| 1257 | 9742 | 3973 | 0 |
6. Restricted Funds
The Charity received a grant of £20,000 in 2024-25 from the Community fund to provide a range of health and wellbeing activities for people from the BAME community. £9,742 from this grant was recognised in 2024-25. This enabled people to engage in positive social activities and improve levels of mental health..
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Prior Year Statement of financial Activities
| Income from Investments Income from Charitable Activities Donations and Grants Other Income Total Income Expenditure Expenditure on Charitable Activities Total expenditure Net Income and Net Movements in funds for the year Reconciliation of Funds Total Funds brought forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
2024 Total Funds £ 4032 0 |
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| 4032 | |
| 3973 | |
| 3973 | |
| 59 3310 |
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| 3369 |
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