REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1195197
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
for
Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council
Wesley Pemberton LLP 84A Lancaster Road Enfield Middlesex EN2 0BX
Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
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| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 8 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 | to | 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The aim of to CIO is to help eradicate inequalities within our community, and to promote diversity and inclusion within the Borough of Telford and Wrekin, and to ensure that Unity stays within our Community.
To achieve this our objectives are:
- The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by:
a) the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual
orientation or religion;
b) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity;
c) promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds;
d) cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity.
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The promotion of racial and religious harmony for the benefit of the public by promoting communication and good relations between persons of different races and faiths and promoting knowledge and mutual understanding and respect of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths.
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The relief of people who are in need by reason of their age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or social circumstances in such ways and by such means as the trustees shall determine.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1195197
Principal address
19 New Street Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1LU
Trustees
Mr L Pointer Cllr R Mehta Ms J Ward Ms R Dhatt Mr K Dass (appointed 19.7.22)
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Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
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Main Activities
During the previous 12 months we have been impacted like most by the continued effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, as well as a Cost-of-Living Crisis. On top of this we also had the impact of the War in Ukraine, and the refugee movements from Afghanistan, which meant we have added to the services that we had provided during the previous 12 months.
Below is a summary of our major activities during these past 12 months:
Out of Hours Emergency Food Service
During the past year we have been providing Emergency Food Parcels to families and individuals in need. These are a mix of collections and deliveries. We were able to secure a Grant from Telford and Wrekin Council to continue our Out of Hours service, including the purchasing of a Van, which has been used for delivering emergency food parcels, as well as taking vulnerable residents to doctors’ appointments, prescription collections, etc. The grants also enabled us to purchase racking for our food bank storage, as well as new shutters at the rear of the building for easier access for deliveries as well as for additional security. We have also received donations of food and goods from multiple donors which have assisted over 10,000 residents within the Telford and Wrekin Borough.
During this past 12 months we have delivered the following:
11,232 Emergency Food Parcels distributed throughout the Telford and Wrekin Borough 134,784 meals provided (we provide between 4-7 days’ worth of food per person)
Afghanistan Refugee Support
The UK formally opened the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) on 6 January 2022.
The scheme prioritised:
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those who have assisted the UK efforts in Afghanistan and stood up for values such as democracy, women’s rights, freedom of speech, and rule of law
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vulnerable people, including women and girls at risk, and members of minority groups at risk (including ethnic and religious minorities and LGBT+)
The Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council were asked to assist the local council with the delicate project of assisting Afghanistan Refugees who had been temporarily housed in accommodation with the borough. Most of the refugees came into the UK with nothing except the clothes on their backs. We led a campaign to collect donations of clothes, shoes, and children’s toys, to assist in welcoming them into the UK. We also engaged with language interpretation, religious worship (including donation of prayer mats), and tension facilitation. We were also engaged with ensuring families were able to get to GP and dental appointments, as well as a trip out of the borough.
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Ukraine Support Relief
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine.
The conflict forced more than 14 million people to leave their homes – that’s more than a quarter of Ukraine’s entire population.
More than 6 million people remain displaced within Ukraine and an estimated 7.7 million are now living as refugees across Europe. Older people, people with disabilities and people with a lack of economic resources are the most affected.
It was determined very quickly that this conflict was going to cause huge humanitarian crisis for the people of Ukraine. Our Polish members of the Interfaith Council approached us for assistance as they wanted to collect donations and send them across to Poland so that they could help the refugees fleeing the conflict.
As an interfaith council we were able to offer our storage facilities for free to allow as a drop off and sorting location for the Ukrainian relief project in Telford, as well as bringing together all the communities of the Interfaith Council to make donations. We were also able to promote through all our social media outlets.
In total 12 articulated lorries full of food, clothes, toys, toiletries, and other essential items we delivered through this local campaign and the contributions have helped 1,000s of refugees who fled into Poland.
The Interfaith Council has also been supporting the local Borough Council with painting, decorating, and small repairs to properties to allow refugees to settle into accommodation quickly within the Telford and Wrekin Borough.
Community Hub Opening
In June 2021 we received a grant to assist us in upgraded the building that we started renting to enable it to be used by the community. This included redesigning the downstairs of the building to add additional meeting and community rooms, as well as a downstairs toilet. To upgrade the electrics downstairs to encompass the internal changes. The Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Community Hub was officially opened in Oct 2021 with dignitaries and guests from all over the county in attendance.
In May 2022 we received further funding to make changes to the upstairs of the building for additional community use. Watch this space…
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Mobile Santa Grotto
With the support of the Telford and Wrekin Council, Balfour Beatty, and many volunteers we were able to run a Mobile Santa Grotto around the streets of Telford and Wrekin for the two weeks leading up to Christmas. We wanted to continue the success of the previous year and bring our Interfaith Father Christmas to the children of the Borough. Overall, it is estimated that 5,000+ children experienced the Mobile Grotto. We also delivered over 1,000 Selection Boxes to vulnerable children during that time. We also gave over 500 children’s Christmas Presents out to the most vulnerable families who required food parcels over the Christmas Period.
Christmas Day Meals for the Homeless
On Christmas Day 2021 we teamed up with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and KIP@Manninplace for the second year running to help deliver hot Christmas meals to over 150 vulnerable adults, many of whom were placed in homeless shelters around the Telford and Wrekin Borough. We provided drinks, selection boxes, and sweets to help cheer up those in need. We also worked with our many members from different faiths to be able to cover the deliveries of the Christmas meals around the borough.
It was a truly ‘Interfaith Christmas’, where all came together to serve those in the greatest need.
Easter Egg Project
During Easter 2022 the Board of Trustees wanted to do something extra for the local community, including vulnerable families and individuals, as well as showing support to our Emergency Services who have worked tirelessly throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic.
As a result of public support and donations, we were able to deliver over 1,800 Easter Eggs to vulnerable individuals and families across the borough as well as to Children of Emergency Services Personnel. Our Easter Smile campaign was a great success for a second year running, and is something we are planning to continue in the future.
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Equality and Diversity
As part of our mission to bring unity into the community and promote inclusion for all, we have been involved in a number of projects during the past 12 months.
These have including running workshops during South Asian Heritage Month, which included a drawing competition with help from local school children.
We also worked with multiple organisations during Black History Month, as well as holding Faith and Cultural events at the Interfaith Community Hub, engaging with local schools and community groups, sharing cultural festivals like Diwali, Eid, Holocaust Memorial Day, to name a few.
We are looking forward to working closer with the local primary and secondary schools around the borough to support them in their efforts on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion with youth of the borough (the leaders of tomorrow).
Interfaith Youth Forum
In late spring of 2021, the Interfaith Youth Forum was set up with 6 founding members, all under 18. The aim of this Youth forum is to bring Youth together from all walks of life, to provide a safe inclusive place within the community where they can enjoy building lasting friendships and learn from (respect and embrace) all the faiths and cultures that make up the Borough of Telford and Wrekin. In May 2022 this group (plus additional youth) were able to attend a wonderful couple of days up in the Liverpool area, where they received leadership training on how to run an inclusive organisation as well as a visit (as VIP guests) to Tranmere Rovers F.C., where they were invited onto the pitch for a half-time photo in front of the home fans. This left lasting memories for the youth that attended, and Tranmere Rovers received some additional new fans on the day. The youth forum has also come together with AFC Telford and were able to utilise their outdoor 5-a-side all weather pitches an evening a week to come and have fun and getting exercise.
Finance: Funding, Donation and Grants
Funding and donation for 21/22 financial year has been received from a number of sources, including:
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Telford and Wrekin Council
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Veolia
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Neighbourly Foundation (Sainsbury)
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Tesco Groundwork
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Local Parish and Ward Councils
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Arnold Clarke
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Energize Shropshire
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Arleston Community Centre
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Wolverhampton University
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Aylesbury Surgery
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Plus, donations from so many wonderful individuals
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Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by: 9th March 2023
........................................................................ Cllr R Mehta - Trustee
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
| 31.5.22 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 267,137 Other trading activities 2 2,000 Total 269,137 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 3 102,106 Other 74,266 Total 176,372 NET INCOME 92,765 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 64,164 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 156,929 |
31.5.21 Total funds £ 168,635 - |
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| 168,635 29,013 75,458 |
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| 104,471 | |
| 64,164 - |
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| 64,164 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet 31 May 2022
| 31.5.22 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 6 37,360 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 119,569 NET CURRENT ASSETS 119,569 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 156,929 NET ASSETS 156,929 FUNDS 7 Unrestricted funds 156,929 TOTAL FUNDS 156,929 |
31.5.21 Total funds £ - 64,164 |
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| 64,164 | |
| 64,164 | |
| 64,164 | |
| 64,164 | |
| 64,164 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 9th March 2023 ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. R Mehta - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the 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 cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31.5.22 | 31.5.21 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other revenue | 2,000 | - |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
3. RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
| Raising donations and legacies | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31.5.22 | 31.5.21 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Support costs | 102,106 | 29,013 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 May 2022 nor for the year ended 31 May 2021.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2022 nor for the year ended 31 May 2021.
5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| fund | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Donations and legacies | 168,635 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |
| Raising funds | 29,013 |
| Other | 75,458 |
| Total | 104,471 |
| NET INCOME | 64,164 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 64,164 |
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| COST Additions NET BOOK VALUE At 31 May 2022 At 31 May 2021 |
Motor Computer vehicles equipment £ £ 34,000 3,360 34,000 3,360 - - |
Totals £ 37,360 |
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| 37,360 | ||
| - |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| At 1.6.21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 64,164 TOTAL FUNDS 64,164 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 269,137 TOTAL FUNDS 269,137 Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 168,635 TOTAL FUNDS 168,635 |
Net movement At in funds 31.5.22 £ £ 92,765 156,929 92,765 156,929 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (176,372) 92,765 (176,372) 92,765 Net movement At in funds 31.5.21 £ £ 64,164 64,164 64,164 64,164 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (104,471) 64,164 (104,471) 64,164 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.6.20 | in funds | 31.5.22 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | - | 156,929 | 156,929 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | - | 156,929 | 156,929 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 437,772 437,772 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (280,843) 156,929 (280,843) 156,929 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (280,843) 156,929 (280,843) 156,929 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156,929 |
8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 May 2022.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2022 |
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| 31.5.22 | 31.5.21 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 57,018 | 38,558 |
| Grants | 204,523 | 130,077 |
| Hire cost | 5,596 | - |
| 267,137 | 168,635 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Other revenue | 2,000 | - |
| Total incoming resources | 269,137 | 168,635 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other | ||
| Charitable activities | 72,398 | 75,458 |
| Light & heat | 1,868 | - |
| 74,266 | 75,458 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Rent | 12,260 | 406 |
| Travelling expenses | 1,664 | 8 |
| Insurance | 985 | 446 |
| Motor expenses | 3,937 | 7,148 |
| Telephone | 365 | 221 |
| Postage and stationery | 368 | 1,057 |
| Advertising | 1,277 | 238 |
| PPE costs | 691 | 1,365 |
| Repairs & maintenance | 63,926 | 192 |
| EAL Project | - | 8,487 |
| CIO Consultation | - | 150 |
| Pointguard Consultancy | 12,000 | 3,000 |
| 97,473 | 22,718 | |
| Information technology | ||
| Computer costs | 4,633 | 4,295 |
| Website costs | - | 2,000 |
| 4,633 | 6,295 | |
| Total resources expended | 176,372 | 104,471 |
| Net income | 92,765 | 64,164 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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