African and Caribbean Women's Centre (Africab) Report and Accounts 3010412024 Charity number.. 1195979
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLthD AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the perlod From 01.05.2023 to 30.04.2024 Charlty name: African and Carlbbean Women's Centre (AFRICAB) Charity registration number: 1195979 Objectivas and Activities RP refer8nc* Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of lh6 charity as set out in its goveming document Th8 relief of poverty and th8 relief of menlal and physical distress among African and Caribbean women in Bury, Greater Manchester, who are living in povety, or who have been maltreated by their husbands or b their families. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities. projects or servlces identified in the accounts. Pata 1.17 8nd 1.19 The maln actlvlties undortak•n by tho charty are as foll¢>ws: 1. Culturally appropriate Food Bank 2. Emergency SUPFQrt for asylum seekers 3. Support for women suffering loneliness and isolation 4. Provision of winter Goats for women in need during the winter peri¢ 5. Provision of clothes and basic supplies for indigent women arKI families Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Our trustees followed the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. All our activities werè in line with the public benefit requirement. as demonstrated above. Addltional Infomiatlon {optlonal) You ma choose to include further stalements where relevant about.. SORP r•f8r Parn 1.38
Policy on grant making AFRICAB is not a grant making charity. Para 1.38 NIA Policy on social investment induding program related investment Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 The charity is presently belng run by volunteers. They have continued to support the charity to deliver its activities. Other Achievements and Performance SQXIP reference The women and families In our community have benefitted immensely from our culturally appropriate Food Bank. Without the Food Bank, many families would be without their traditional food. Some of the women accessing the Food Bank ar8 'no recourse to public funds" therefore the food being reiVed goas a long way in alleviating their hardship. Through this provision, we have been able to mitigate the impact of the ost of living crisis for our benèficiaries. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, id6ntifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a w)le. Para 1.2Q In this r&porting period, we saw a rise in the number of asylum seekèrs accessing our services. We have supported them in a number of ways, induding provision of small funds to rne6t emergencies. assisting them to apply for work pemits based on eligibility, providing UnsellIng1emoIlonaI support, etc. We rgceived refèrrals for women who were suffering loneliness and isolation, due to estrangement from family. or being new in the country. These women were able to benefit frorn our women's sessions. where they met people from similar cultural backgrounds and formed lasting friendships. They also leamt from each other's experiences.
Through support from the Rotary Club, we ontinued to provide good quality winter Coats for indigent women and girts during tha c()Ider months. This ensured Ihat beneficiaries had appropriate clothing for the weather. thereby maintaining good health. We also supported itKligent famili8S Wlth clothes, basic supplies and children's toys. Due to Ihis support, they were able to use their limited re60urces on other important prioriti8S. Additional informatlon {optlonal You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achi8vements against objectives set We are achieved 90% of our set objeclives for the period. Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activwties against objectives set We are working to strengthen our fvjndraising in order lo increase the charity's income. P¥8 1.41 NIA Inveslment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of Ihe charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The balance in the charity's bsnk account as at 30thApril 2024 was £53,728. Our annual income for the reporting period was £27,564 which was received through grants. Thè funds received in this reFA)rting period are unrestricted funds. We do nol have any money in reseNe. The balance in the account is to cover the charity's liabilities, including project commitments, running costs. el¢. Statement 6xplaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reseNes held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 NIA NIA NIA Para 1.24 Para 123 NIA Additional information (optional) You ma hoose to include further statements where relevant about.. The main source of funding for the charity is through grants. These have enabled us to carry out our charitsble activities for the public benefit. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment poliw and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 We currently do not have ary inv8stments. A description of th8 principal risks facing the charity According to data, organisations supporting rtain demographics may struggle to a¢sS funding. This is the principal risk facing our charfty. However, we ar6 working to strenglhen our fundraising in order to boost our sustainabilit Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the charity constiluled? Pard 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation ted Truslee selection methods includirKJ details of any onstitutional provisions e.g. election to post or narn8 of any person or body entitlgd to appoint on6 or more trustees Par8 1.25 The board of trustees are responsible for appointing new trustees, as stated in the charity's constilution. Our constitution also states that the charity must have a minimum of three trustees. Additional Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees ParJ 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works The truslees are responsible for taking management decisions regarding the charity. Trustees usually consult with service users and volunteers b8fore making important decisions. Para 1.51 NIA Relationship with any related parties Pé¥a 1.51 Other No further statements. Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Registered charil number Charity's principal address African and Caribbean Women's Centre AFRICAB 1195979 15 Knowsley Street. Bury. BL9 OST
Names of the charity trustges who manage the charlty Dates actsd If not for whole Trustgè namè Office Ilf any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa Int truste• If an Jumoke Ilevbabor Chair Jacki8 Bralhwawle Clara Nubi Mildred Pam Secretary 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CorEorate trustees - names of the directors at the date th8 re Olrector namg INIA rt was a g.roved Narne of trustees holding tille to property belonging to th6 charity Trustee name Dates acted If not forwhole NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the wstodian charity's objects Delails of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assels from the charity's ¢)wn assets Addltlonal Inforniation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Information) Type of Name Address advisor NIA Name of chief executive or names of senior staff mombers (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details No paid personnel details lo disclose. Other o tional Information
Tho trusteos declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustaes Signature(s) J.Ilevbabor Full name(s) Jumoke Ilevbal)or P031tion (eg Secretary• Chair, ètc} Chair Dat• 06.02.2025
Afrlcan and Carlbbe8n Women's Centre (Afrieab) Report and Accounts 3010412024 Indepejdellt Ejtamltter's Report I rep(t on th8 acwunts for Ihe Year Endaj 30 April 2024 5elout on pages leTr to flfteen. R•yGtiw rg8ponqlbllltl08 oltywtoos and èAamlnqr The charitls trusi8es ar6 r8spon$iblè lor the preparalon ol tha accounts. The char$ $te wnsidet Éhat an audit18 Dot required for thi$ perft¥J lunder Serlion 14412lof the Charttles Act 2011 (the 2011 Actll and that an Indtrpthlefii ex•mingllon Is raquirad. It Is my respo11 b).. exarnlne the accounts uMer Seciion 145 of the 2011 A to foll(v4 woc&Jures lahl down In Ihe General Dwe(kns given by the Ch8rity Commtsslon (under S8ctkn 145lSllbl of the 2011 Actl.. and to state er particulgr mait8rs have (ne to my attèntion. BtsiÈ oftho Indep•ndent V4mlnert report My eyaminatlon vrds C8rrlBd out in a¢cordanc8 th& GFner81 Dlrections aeTh by th8 Charfty Commlssk)n. An &xamlnatlon irtlud&s a revl8W of the accAwnbw record5 kept by Gharltyand a comparison of the accounts presented wth Ih)se re¢[d5. It also indudes uJn$Kleration ol any unusual items or dk8dosures in the sccounts. and 5eeknng 8xplanattns Irvfft you as tnJ$tees wncernlng any sAJth vnattws. The procedures undertak8n do not provKle all th8 eveTh¢e thatwould b& requir In an aLFI, aNJ con56qndY no oplnton is gIn a8 io vthelher IIE arUnts pwent a'trug 8nd fall view. srvj the repDrt is Ilmlted to IhDse mattér5 5elaut in the statmeth8 below. Ind•wnd•nt 9¥4M1 ststamènt In (onnedlon vilh my examination, no matter h8s wm8 to tny attention.. 111 whlch give8 wsonablg ¢XU5e to believ8 thai, rn any materfal re5peGI. th? requements to ke8p aCwlkng recLYds In a[dancE 1h Secik>n 130 ofth& 2011 Art. and to prepar• accounts whith accc(d wllh the acUnts.nQ rewrds and to comk4yilh the aUnting requiretrEnts of th9 2011 Act have Th)t been me(. or 121 to wthlch, in my0pinn. attention slpathd be draft ordw to en8ble 8 woper understanding of the a¢rUnIS to be reached. Gary A Harrls G A Harr & Co Ltd Charterd Accountants & ReglstEred Auditivs rulimsr House Jub18è Road Mlddleton Manch86ter K424 2LX D8to'. 6 Fetrfuary2025
Afritaft and CaribbÈah w(n,5 Contr¢ IAfritabl siat¢rnènt Of Flnahclal Adviti¢ii Forth• aT ended 3O1h Awll 2024 2024 iknrestrfcled Funds 2023 Noles Unrestricted Funds INCIX11140 RE$OURCE8 Inc¢Jmlng TrsourcvJ from gen•ratsd funds Voluntary InMe 27.564 49201 Total Incoffllng resourca$ 27.564 49.201 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charhabk Otsr ch81itgbkn Support(tst GOv•M8n c4)5ts 12,Cfj6 3,162 380 7,025 4,911 Total T•sour expensed 12,416 14ET INCOMING RESOURCES 11.976 26.785 Funds brou9ht fotward from prevlous p•rlod 44.975 8,19D TQTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 56,951 44.975 CONTINUING Cf ERATII)NS All trncoming resourc8s atKI re50ur¢xs 8xpended artse from conlnulng advilkns. The notes fom partoftr)ese fiTrand81 ststernenis Page 10
Afrlcan and Carlbb•an Won)èn'8 C•ntr• (Afrleabl Balance shetl Forthe >wrended 30th Aprll 2024 2024 Unrestrfct8d funds 2023 Unraslricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tarulble assets 4,063 4.004 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 53,726 41,451 CREDITORS K>unts falling dua wfjthln onè year 480 NET CURRENT UABILITIES 52,888 40.971 TOTAL ASSETS Less CURRENT UILmEs 56,951 44,975 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after one ygar NET ET$ 56.951 FUNDS urtriCted funds $6,951 44.975 TOT FUNDS 56,951 44.975 Thefinand81 slatements wère approved bylhe Board of Trustees on 0610212025 and were signed on its behalf by.. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.. Trustee The not08 form part ol ihe5e ffinancial gt81ements Page11
Alrtcan and CarU)bean Wom•n'$ Ctntrè IAfrlcab) Not•s to lh• Flnancl81 Stst8m8nt8 Forth8 y88rendad 30th Aprll 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES A¢¢ounting ¢onv•ntlon The fin8nacial stsiements havè beèn prÈpared under Ihe hLBic41Gal cost ¢xnvenfjon and In sccordance Ihe 8tatsmeThi of recommended pract8.. AccountiNJ and fterting by dk4rities pr8pariThJ thelr a¢couni$ in ac¢ortlarte ith Financial ReYts Slandard applkable in tho UK and R¢publlc of IreryJ IFRS 102) issued on 18 July 2014 aNI the Act 2011 Finan¢ial r•porting standard nUMr 1 Ex8mptk&n has b8Bn laken from prepariro 8 cash flowststement on the grounds that Ihe ch9rlty qualffiès as small ¢arlty. Incomlng rn8our¢ts I Incoming resources are irK&Jded on the Statement of FSnan¢lal AGhvitles %h8n th8 charty L% leaalty enmed to the 5nrne and the arrthni can be quanllfied Mrith rea5aOnab accuracy. Ro¥ourc•8 •xpended Exp8Thlitur8 accountad for on an act215 b851s aThg hss bgen ¢18ssrf16d uer th8 headings that aggregale all cnsts rolaled to the eAtegory. Where ¢0sts rannot bB dreGUy 8ttritMrted b) pOrti¢ur headlngs they have been allocated to 8cts¥ibes on a bas conslstÈntwlh the use of ro$our¢6S. Tanglble fftx¢d assets DepreclaJon is prOved at thè follo*4ThJ annual rates in ordar to Wri off each awtover hs èstimated usefvl FiXtUS and fiWng8 Motor vehldes - 20% balarKe - r8du¢kng bal8ce T¥xatlon The dHwY Is exempl IrNn tsx on charitaNe 4cUvlUes. Fund accountlng Unresiricitd funds can be used In a¢o)rdance th the chaFitable objec1fv8s at the disc¥}n of the trustees. Restricted fijnds only be u88d for pawkn'w&r rÈstrlGted purposes wlhin th& ob$ of thg ¢harity. R85trktbn 2ri5e5 when speofi8d by the donoror funds are raised for partlcuL9r rèstr1£ purpo. Further •tyanaUon of th8 nabjre and purpose of ea¢h each fi)Nf induded in Ih8 noles to the fin8ndal $t8tements. VOLUNTARY INCOI 21Y24 2023 Grants 27.564 49,201 CHARITABLE A¢TIVlnES COSTS DThct cosb Support Total (See [te Sl 2024 2024 2024 2024 0th8r ¢hgrftabl• actnith.es Support cost Govern e05t 12.066 12,066 3.162 360 15,5 3.162 12.0 360 3,162 Page 12
Afrlcan and CaribaN Womon'8 C6ntre IAMcabl Not05 to the FInal01 Stat•mpnts. contlnuod For th• yw gndod 301h Aprfl 2024 SUPPORT COSTS Manag8mÉnt Flnant Totals Support 3.162 3.162 3,1S2 GOVÈRNNWCE COSTS 2024 2023 Accountsnty fees 360 TRUSTEES EXPENSES T were no Tst888. eJpens88 pald for Ihe year 30th ri1 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS L8nd & bjlld5rS Fixtures & fitbn95 Motor vee$ Total COST At 1st May 2023 Addibons DisW5als At 30th Aprfl 2024 4,072 140 4.072 140 4,212 4.212 DEPRECIAMON Al 1$1 May 2023 Depn SOKI assel Char9& for Ihe ye At 30th April 2024 81 149 NET BOOK VALUE At 30th April 2024 4,063 4,063 At 1st May 2023 4.004 REDITORS: OMOUNT8 FALLIPK DLE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade credftor8 Page 13
African and Carlbbean Wom•n's C•ntrn {AlAbI Not•s to the Flnanclal St4t•m•nts- continued For tho year ended 30th April 2024 MOVEAIENT IN FUNDS Asat 0110512023 Net movement funds Asat 3010412024 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 44,975 11,976 56.951 TOTAL FUNDS 44,975 11.976 ,951 Nel movam@nt In funds, inchJded In the abovè are as follows- Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds unr•strI¢t fund8 General fund 27,564 15.588 11,976 TOTAL FUNDS 27,564 15,588 11,976 Page 14
Afrlcan and Caribbean Woman's Centre {Afrlcabl Detailed Statemerrt of Flnan¢ial Activities For th8 year ended 3Qth April 2024 2024 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Incom8 Grants 27,564 49,201 Total incoming resources 27,564 49,201 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charftable acllvltles Food bank Events Welfare assistance Rent 2.211 2,05S 1,234 740 5,051 7,025 7,800 12,066 Governanco costs Accountancy 480 360 Support costs Printing & stationery Adminislralion Trainlng Genera expenses 311 269 1.506 630 305 81 1,915 1.843 Repairs & renewals Depreciation Phone 60 3,162 4911 T¢)tal rosour¢es expenflod 15,588 12,416 Net Income 11,976 36,785 Page 15