IC4411 Saffron Kitchen Project Eat . Cook . Learn . Belong your culinary community Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Contents Page Charity Details Introduction Mission and Vision Objectives and Activities Achievements and Performance Plans for Future Period 13 Financial Review 14 Structure, Governance and Management 19 Independent Examination 20 Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Charity Details Trustees Catherine Jean Saoulli Fausta Eskenazi Maria Michaela Herberstein Jonathan Derek Willis Founder and Director Evelyne Eskenazi Registered Name Saff ron Kitchen Project Charity Registration Number 1195986 Registered Address 22 Clifton Villas W9 2PH London United Kingdom Independent Examiner Independent Examiners Bank Wise Bank Website Address www.saffronkitchenproject.org ## **Introduction** Saffron Kitchen Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission (registered number 1195986). Our commitment to community outreach, food sustainability, and inclusivity has led to significant achievements and positive impact. This report aims to showcase the key milestones, initiatives, and values that define our journey. The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 30 September 2022. The Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Charity has appropriate systems and controls in place, financial and otherwise. Trustees are appointed by the currently acting trustees, and have been selected and appointed to ensure that the board has relevant background and skills which are considered important to enable the charity to achieve its charitable objectives. The governing document is a Constitution dated 2nd April 2021. Saffron Kitchen Project registered with the Charity Commission on 30th September 2021. The financial statements cover the year from 30th September 2021 to 30th September 2022. Our accounting began in January 2022, when we first created our bank account and began operations. 4 Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Mission and Vision Saff ron Kitchen Project (SKP) was started to address a problem; the refugee community and vulnerable people in Athens are facing many obstacles such as lack of food, job opportunities as well as inadequate social inclusion. Our solution is to create a path to employment through vocational culinary training as well as providing meals and job opportunities, to support displaced and vulnerable people in building a healthy. sustainable livelihood while integrating into the local community. The Saffron Kitchen Project team is built from chefs hired from the ref ugee community. admin staff and dedicated volunteers. who work together from our culinary headquarters to ensure the smooth running of the project, upholding our values and solidarity with other actors on the ground. Our mission is to create community and a pathway to employability for people f rom refugee backgrounds using food as the tool kit. A destination that leverages food so people can eat, cook, learn and most importantly. belong. Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Objectives and activities Objectives The objectives of the CIO are to provide humanitarian support and aid to displaced and vulnerable people that includes but is not limited to food, education, employment, emergency aid. vocational training. The above will be carried out through such activities including, but not necessarily limited to, the following- 1) providing cooked meals for displaced people and other vulnerable groups., 2) providing basic vocational training for displaced people, to equip them with the skill set required to work in the restaurant industry, such as basic cooking techniques as well os organizational and leadership skills.. 3) relieving unemployment among displaced people for the public benefit by providing job opportunities in the kitchen, and offering assistance to find further employment. For the purpose of this clause 'displaced people, means undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers. refugees., 'vulnerable people, means homeless or destitute people. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with Isection 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 20051 and [section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008]. Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Activities In April 2022 we were ready to start work across our main 3 activities: 1. Nourish We provide vulnerable people with warm, nutritious and flavourful meals in a dignified and sustainable way. To allow us to have the greatest possible outreach, we partner with other organisations that support refugees and vulnerable people throughout Athens, who distribute our delicious meals to the people they work with whilst avoiding food waste as much as possible. Our meals are designed to be nutritious and healthy, prepared with love and care, and given with dignity and respect. For some recipients it may be their only meol that day and so we ensure that they are balanced and filling, providing everything they will need for that day. giving them the energy they need to help rebuild their lives. 2. Train In our first year we started the process of organising f ree culinary education and vocational training in partnership with the Greek Company IEK Delta, which launched October 2022. In an effort to prepare our students for work in the hospitality industry. the programme comprises culinary skills as well as soft skills training such as teamwork, leadership and time management. Upon completion students receive an accredited EOPEP certificate which will aid them in entering the job market. Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject We provide CV workshops and employobility support for the graduates of our culinary training course. This will teach them vital skills such as organisation and timekeeping, interview skills. communication skills and more, that will help them to bridge the gap between training and finding employment. S. Employ We demonstrate our commitment to tackling unemployment in Greece by generating job opportunities and employing people from both the refugee and hosting community. All of our chefs are hired directly from the refugee community, and we work with local suppliers to source our ingredients in order to support small. independent businesses in our area. Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Achievements and Performance Highlights Establishing the Kitchen Space: Building work for our kitchen started in October 2021 and In April 2022, we successfully prepared our kitchen space, a pivotal moment for our project. Collaborating with the Luxembourgish ond Greek orgonisation - ANKAA Project, we moved into a shared space. fostering a strong partnership and enabling the sharing of resources and knowledge to better serve our community. Expansion of the Team.. We welcomed a larger team to join our cause from April 2022. This included a coordinotor, two chefs and one kitchen ossistont. The addition of dedicated professionals allowed us to f inally become fully operational. One of our core principles is embracing diversity and empowering individuals from refugee backgrounds. To honor this commitment, we formed a kitchen team comprising two tolented chefs and a skilled kitchen assistant, all f rom the refugee community. This decision not only provided employment opportunities but also enriched our culinary expertise with their unique skills and cultural knowledge. To enhance our administrative capobilities and foster smooth colloborotions and cooperation with the hosting community, we hired a Greek coordinator. Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Recipe Development and bolonced meals: Combining the expertise and backgrounds of our chefs and the project director, we embarked on an exciting journey of recipe development. Drowing inspirotion from our collective knowledge, experiences. and cultural traditions. Our aim was to ensure that every meal we prepared was not only halal but also packed with nutrients, providing o balanced and wholesome dining experience, which ultimately would ensure little to no food woste. With o meal offered every day. we presented our community with three vegetarian and two meat options per week, catering to a range of dietary preferences while upholding our values of inclusivity and health. Impact Nourish Total Meals and Monthly Breakdown: From May to September 2022. the Saffron Kitchen Project prepared a total of 11,642 meals. showcasing the scale and reach of our operations. In May, we provided 1.641 meals. The number of meals served increased steadily over time, ond in September, we reached o significant milestone of cooking and distributing 3.511 meals. This can also be measured in our daily preparations that hugely increased from 25 meals per day in May, to up to 280 meals in September. This exponential growth highlighted the community's trust in our services and the pressing need for meals. 10 Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Partnership Expansion= Colloborotive efforts played o vital role in our project's success. In Moy, we began our journey with five partners who shared our vision and supported our cause. However, as our impact grew, so did our network of partners. By September, we had doubled our partner base, indicating the increasing recognition ond endorsement of our work within the community. These partnerships have been instrumental in securing resources. widening our reach, and strengthening our collective impact. Visual breakdown showing the division of those we support: Meal Dlstrfbutlon May 5YA Edu&*iOnalC￿trES BHan*B*4d llyouth ￿dCh¥All Meal Distribution September 27% EduCatbJn4C￿trES •HoJsw¥ •Youth *dChldren •Other 11 Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Employ A few months in we were happily oble to promote one of our chefs to head chef. based on his skills and abilities. This promotion came with a pay rise and title change. We also established an understanding of the support volunteers could give to the orgonisotion ond within the first few months of operotions started having regular volunteers within our kitchen space. Train We are thrilled at our new partnership with IEK Delta, a renowned institution with a strong reputation as a lifelong learning center. This colloborotion will provide our students with occess to occredited certif icates in 'Basic Culinary Arts, and the opportunity to learn in a professional space. With IEK Delta's expertise, we have developed a specific curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our students. This partnership morks on exciting milestone in our commitment to providing quality education and preparing our students for successful careers within the hospitality industry. In addition to the culinary training offered by IEK Delta, we are thrilled to have portnered with Solidority Now to provide our students with employability training. This collaboration equips our students with the essential knowledge of working in Greece, including legal expectations and their rights as employees. Moreover, they will receive one-on-one workshops to ossist them in creating o comprehensive CV, ensuring they are fully prepared for the job market. By combining culinary expertise with practical employability skills, we aim to empower our students for successful careers in the culinary industry. 12 Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Future Plans It's an exciting year ahead for Saff ron Kitchen Project as we can focus on developing our activities. We look forward to the launch of the f irst training course in collaboration with IEK Delta and plan to run 4 of these per year. We will provide follow up support for course graduates to help them get job reody. This will include support given in partnership with Solidarity Now. as well as connecting them to potential employers to increase their chances of successf ully being hired. We aim to increase our meal production and distribution. by partnering with more NGOS throughout Athens to increase the outreach potential. Our goal is to reach the target of producing 4000 meals per month by the end of 2022. To help us achieve this growth. we aim to expand our team of both staff and volunteers to give us the support we need to meet the increased demand on our kitchen. as well as to help with fundraising and grant writing. 13 ## **Financial statement** **This Truste.e .s ' annual report and financial .s tate.m .e nts cover the 12-month period ended 30th September .20.2 .2 . . As we .s .e t up our bank .a .c .c .o unt and began operations fully in .J .anua.r y .2 .0 .2 .2 therefore all .a cc.o unts .s tart from there.** **Saffron Kitchen Project received £131,859 in income during the year and total expenditure was £56,923.** 14 Charity number 1195986 Saffron Kitchen Project ## Accounts 30 September 2022 ## **Saffron Kitchen Project Report and accounts Contents** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Income and Expenditure Account|1| |Balance sheet|2| ## **Saffron Kitchen Project Income and Expenditure Account for the period from 30 September 2021 to 30 September 2022** |**Donations**
Direct costs
**Gross profit**
Staff costs
Depreciation and other amounts written off assets
Other charges
**Income less expenditure**
**Net Income for the period**|**2022**
**£**
131,859
(16,737)
115,122
(36,688)
(444)
(3,053)
74,937
74,937| |---|---| 1 ## **Saffron Kitchen Project Registered number: Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2022** ## **CE1195986** |Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
**Net assets**
**Capital and reserves**|**2022**
**£**
3,103
73,363
(1,529)
71,834
74,937
74,937
74,937| |---|---| 2 ## **Saffron Kitchen Project Detailed Income and Expenditure account items for the period from 30 September 2021 to 30 September 2022** _This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts_ |**Income**
Donations
**Direct costs**
Food costs
**Staff costs**
Wages and salaries
Staff training and welfare
**Depreciation and other amounts written off assets**
Depreciation
**Other charges**
Premises costs:
Cleaning
General administrative expenses:
Stationery and printing
Bank charges
Exchange differences & charges
Website
Sundry expenses
Legal and professional costs:
Accountancy fees
Advertising and PR
Other
Commissions payable
Other direct costs|**2022**
**£**
131,859
16,737
32,913
3,775
36,688
444
41
41
227
103
(1,023)
1,877
55
1,239
1,110
188
1,298
83
392
475
3,053| |---|---| 3 ## **Saffron Kitchen Project Detailed balance sheet items as at 30 September 2022** _This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts and should NOT be sent to HMRC_ |**Fixed assets**
Plant and machinery etc
**Current assets**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
Other taxes and social security costs
Other creditors
**Represented By:**
Net Income|**2022**
**£**
3,103
73,363
211
1,318
1,529
74,937
74,937| |---|---| 4 Saffron Kitchen PTY>ject Structure. governance and management Saffron Kitchen Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission on 30th September 2021. The governing body of the charity is the board of trustees. which comprises 4 members. Trustees who served during the period and up to the date of signing these financial statements are: Catherine Jean Saoulli Fausta Eskenazi Maria Michaela Herberstein Jonathan Derek Willis The board of trustees is responsible for overseeing all aspects of governance and risk. Strategy is led by the board of trustees, working closely with the staff team. The staff team, led by Evelyne Eskenazi (Founder and Director). is responsible for the implementation of the strategy and day-to-day operations of the charity. Trustees are appointed by a resolution passed at a meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting new trustees, the trustees consider the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective running of the charity. Prior to appointment, new trustees are provided with a copy of the Constitution and policies ond procedures, together with the most up-to-date business plan and financial statements ond forecasts. 19 Saffiyjii Kitclieii PiY>iect Staff At the year end. Soff ron Kitchen Project hod 5 members of staff. We have also had over 10 volunteers who help with food preparation and office tasks. We are hugely grateful to them for their time. skills and dedication. Statement of trustees, responsibilities in relation to the financial statements Charity law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting period which give a true and fair picture of the stote of offoirs of the chority for the income and expenditure for the period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to- -select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.. -observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP., -make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., -state whether opplicoble UK occounting stondords hove been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- -prepare the financial stotements on the going concern basis unless it is inoppropriote to presume thot the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable occuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for sofeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reosonoble steps for the prevention and detection of froud ond other irregu larities. Chairperson on behalf of the board of trustees 10107r20ZJ 20 ## **SAFFRON KITCHEN PROJECT (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022** I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Saffron Kitchen Project for the year ended 30 September 2022. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. ## It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An ## **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and - **·** to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF Date: 21st July 2023