Charity registration number 1197140 ompany Te91$trotion number CE027637 (England and Wales) C-CHANGE WEST LONDON ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 C-CHANGE WEST LONDON LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trust•ès A D Fraser L J Morris P Kaher E K8hlon R P S Sandhu P Patel (Appointed 13 May 20231 Secretary E Kahlon Charity number 1197140 Company number CE027637 Règist•r•d offie• Cranford Cornrnunily College High Strèet Cranford Hounslow TW5 9PD C-CHANGE WEST LONDON CONTENTS Page Trustee report Independent examinels report Statement of financial acliwties 10 Balanca sheet Note5 to the financial statements 12-18 C-CHANGE WEST LONDON TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements lor the Period ended 31 January 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with thè accounting poliaes sel out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Foundation's Igoverning docurnenll, the Cornp8nies Act 2006 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recornmended Practice applicable lo chaiilies preparillg their accounts in accordance wlh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191. Objectives and activities- 11 To develop the capacity and skills ol the socially and economically disadvantaged residents of Hounslow, Ealing. Hillingdon and Spelthome in such a way that they are better able lo identify. and help rneet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. 21 To promotè social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded. relieving the neèds of thosè pèople who are soaally excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. For thè purposè ol this clause 'soeially excluded. means being exduded from society, or part of society. as a result of being a member of a socialty and economically deprived Community. All Iruslees have read and understand the guidance i55ued by the Charity Commission on PLJblic benefit and have regaid lo public benefit guides PB1, PB2 and PB3 when making decisions they are relevant lo. C-change West London ICCWLI rèmained committed to empowering socially and economically di58dvanlag8d residents a¢ross Hounslow, Ealing. Hillingdon, and Spèllhornè. During tha rèporting pèriod, CCWL delivered irnpaclful projects that promoted social inclusion and 8ddres5ed the n8eds of rnarginalised comtnunilies. Heston West 819 Local {HW8LJ In its fir51 full year as the Locally Trusted Organisation ILTOI for HWBL, CGWL played a Grucial role in delivering the HWBL legacy. HWBL is a partnership of local residents and stakeholders, with board rnember8 volunleerillg their lime to manage the funding allocated lo Heston Wesl. CCWL actively engaged residents and secured addits'onal funding to grow and sustain actiwlies in the Big Local area, supporting the community's vision for growth and inclusivity. Programmes delivered included Bingo Over 60s, Art Social Club lin partnership with Certitude), Family Fun Football, Family Boxing. Youth Filmmaking, and Mulli-sports lor Children. Additionally, CCWL helped develop HWBL'S Film Social Enterprise {Elevate Community Productions CICI and continued work on the Community Gaiden and Cafè. In total wè havè worked with ovar 270 local resid6nts. providing voluntèèring ro18 for 65 people, from all aoes and backgroLJnds. These initiatives not only strengthened community cohesion but also laid a strong foundation for future proj8¢1s. Elevate Community Produetions (ECPJ CIC As the final legacy of Heston Wesl Big Local, Elevate Community Produelion5 IECP) was18unohed in 18le 2023, Marking the beginning of an exciting journey in organisalional development. ECP is sel lo become a vibrant community film hub, designed lo dismantle systemic barriers within the arts and media industries while charnpioning social inclusion and alleviating poverty. By offering free training and support. ECP equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in these fields and make a meaningful impact. Our aim is to empower underrepresented, diverse local talents. providing them with valuable opportunities to engage in the creative industry. ECP offers a plalforrn where individuals Gan explore Iheir potential, contribute to the local cultural landscape, and build sustainable careers. Through this initiative, we are committed lo fostering diversity. creativity, and inclusion, ensuring that the arts and media become more accessible and reflective of the vibrant community we serve. In this early stage, we focused on developing the organisalion's Structu￿ and governan￿., as such, participant engagement had not yet commenced. Community Garden and Calé CCVVL partnered with HWBL lo create an e¢o-friendly ￿MMUnitY garden and café, promoting green activities and wellbeing. By the end of the reporting period, we were finally Suc￿Ssful in obtaining planning permission from the London Borough of Hounslow, marking a significant slep in establishing the garden and cafe. C-CHANGE WEST LONDON TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) {CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUAR Y 2024 My London.- Enabllng Youth SocialA¢tion Through the 'My London" initiative, CCWL partnered with Ealing Hounslow CVS and Team London, with support from the Greater London Authority IGLAI, to ernpower young people by fostering social action and leadership skills. This project locus6d on improving youth mental health and cornmunity engagement across Hillingdon, Ealing, and Hounslow. Working with 50 young people. CCWL provided 8 5UPPOrtive platform where participants not only addressed issues affecting their wèllbeing but also played active roles In 51rengthening their communitie5. In this programme, young people galned hands-on experience in key skills crucial for social action. such a5 oulieach to local community groups. event organi53tion. budgeting, and marketing. Wilh these skills, participants planned. ILJnded, and delivered their own communily-based activities, gaining valuable insights into project anagemenl and communily impact. The results wertr inspiring.. 22 young people were so molivated by their experience that they continued to volunteer with C.CWL. contributing lo other initiatives, and 6 found seasonal employment within the organisalion. This experien￿ not only equipped these young people with Iiansferable skills for future ernploymenl bul also cullivaled a lifelong commitment lo comrnunity service and social action. Communily Intergenerational Voluntè8rlng CCWL mobilised over 60 adull and 32 young volunteers, for various c()mmunity aetivities, events and workshops. Thi5 intergeneralional initiative cuttivaled shared responsibility, slrenglhened cr05s-generational relationships, and contributed lo loeal resilien￿. The highlight event was the King's Coronation Afternoon Tea Party. in partnership with Cranford Community College. Creative Wellbeing Programme Working in partnership with Creative Spaces London ICSLI, and inilially aimed al women, the programme expanded lo include men with learnlng difficulties and those struggling with poor mental health. The piogramme offered space lor crealivily, socialisalion, and support, while free rnultl-5POrts sessions lor children and a Youth Filmmaking Programme provided additional community involvement opportunili65. We also worked in partnership wilh Cranford Community College, lo provide free hol lunches for all OLJr participanls inVo￿ed with the Creative Wellbeing Programme, and lor the wider Community. Counselling Support for Womèn and Girfs Affected by Domestic Abuse and Wiolence With support from the London Comrnunity Foundation, CCWL launched this initiative in August 2023. OvÈr six tronlhs. 13 group sessions and 104 one-on-onè counselling sessions were delivèred to 12 women, berTrefilling 70 individua15 Iri lolal. Hol meals, hygiene products. and wellbeing workshops were also provided. Participant feedback led lo the introduction of multi-sports sessions lor children, enabling mothers lo access counselling support. The NEET Create Your Future Fllmmaking Project The NEET Create Your Future Filmmaking Project, suppoiled by the London Borough of Hounslow's Thriwng Communilies Fund, aimed lo inspire, inform, and encourage young people aged 13 10 25 INEETS) lo explore filmmaking and cornmunily volunteering. The project piovided partieipanls with training, volunteering. and employment opporiunilies, all cenlred around building Iru51ed relationships. It also focused on enhancing confidence, self-esteem, and ewployability skills, offering young people a pathway to both creative expression and lulure career prospects. Through this inilialive, CCWL successfully engaged NEET young people, equipping them with valuable tools lo navigate the filmmaking industry and contribute lo their cornmunilies. C-CHANGE WEST LONDON TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUAR Y 2024 Cooklng In Chlswlck In partnership with Chiswiek House and Gardens, and funded by The Linbury Trust, CCWL delivered a f￿e ¢ommLJnity eooking programme led by chef Manju Malhi. We provided free transport, supported by Hounslow Community Transport and Ealing Community Transpotl, to help older residents and those with physical disabilities living in Heston and Cranlord attend the sessions in Chiswick. Participants learned lo prepare budgel-friendly méals, onhaneing thèir Cooking skills and nurturing a sense ol community and support. In lolal, we engaged 30 residents during this reporting pèriod. Heston in the Loop In collaboration with ReLolldon, London Borough of Hounslow, and Cultivate London, CCWL supported this pioneering environmental project airned al transfoirlling Heston into a Circular neighbourhood. The project encouraged behaviours like reusing, recycling, and repairing, while two local young peoplè wÈr8 èmployèd lo lead the initiative. HAF Pmgramme Hounslow Summer 2023 CCWL partnered with the London Borough of Hounslow and Creative Spaces London lo deliver the Holiday Activities and Food IHAFI programme at Cranford Community College. The programme, for children on free school meals, offered activities like painting and den building, helping participants enhance their social skills, creativity, and confidènce. CCWL employed 14 young people aged 16-23 during the programme. HAF Wlnter Programme Hllllngdon 2024 CCWL partnered with the London Borough of Hillingdon to host the HAF Winter Programme. which focused on filmmaking activities for young people aged 11-17. Participants developed skills in acting, ScrIp￿ritIng, and camera operation, gaining confidence and creating new connections in a supportive environment. Overall, CCWL'S activities during this period significantly impacted disadvantaged communil*s, promoting ncluslvily and enhancing ils fea¢h a¢ross its areas of operation. Volunteers Volunteers have been the backbone of our organisalion. providing invaluable support al every stage of our work, In the initial 24 rnonlh5, they were insliutnenlal in ensuring that CCWL'S slrategiG and operational foundations weie strong enough lo deliver irnpaclful ¢omrnvnily programme5. We are immensely grateful lo have volunteer5 from all age group5, backgrounds, and comrnunilies who have passionately conliibuled to our mission. Young people, in particular, have played a vital role in our engagernent efforts. During the reporting period from February 2023 to January 2024, we collaborated closely with 32 young volunteers. Their energy and commitment wèr6 crueial to thè SLJccess of initiatives sueh as the Youth Film Club, Intergenerational Family Fun Football, Cornmunily Engagernenl Events, and Ihe'my London.. Enabling Youth Social Action" project, whieh spanned Hillingdon, Ealing. and Hounslow. These young volunleeis not only parti¢ipaled bul led efforts that slimulaled social action, 51renglhened cornrnunily lies, and prorroled mental health awareness among their peers. In addition lo our wbranl group of young volunteers. over 60 adult volunteers also contributed lo our projects, demollslraling a strong inler9eneralional approach. Farnilies were a key part of this, lending their support al events and engagements, developing a Sense of shaied responsibility and ur)ity within the community. Our board tearlls have also been actively shaping the direction of the organisalion. Heston Wesl Big Local operates under a robust 12-member board, while C-change West London is guided by six dedicated Iruslees. Their expertise in housing, charity, education, youth engagernent. community development. research, human resources. and funding has been vilal to our sustained growth and community impact. Many of our volunteers have progressed from participants in community activities to dedicated mles, gaining valuable work experience along the way. For example, CCWL employed 14 young people, aged 16-23, during our HAF summer programme, and Iwo young people led the"Heslon in the Loop" project. empowering thèm with leadership experience and professional sknlls. Their commitment lo driving positivè change has been inslrurnentsl in our organisation's success. At the heart of CCWL lies our board of truslèes-Alan Fr3s8r, Eslh8r Kahlon, Lewis John Morris, Poonarn Kaher, Poorvi Patel, and Rajan Sandhu-who colleetively form the foundation ol our mission. Each Iruslee brings a wealth of knowlèdgè and skills across various fiolds, and their diverse perspectives alld unwavering dedication are the driving forces behind our charitable efforts, ensurillg the Continued growth and impact of CCWL in the community. C-CHANGE WEST LONDON TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY2024 Achievements and perfomiance Significant activities and aGhievenwnls 8gainsl objeclivgs In Ils first lull operalional year, C-change Wvesl London ICCWL) m8d& significant progress in empowering so