NORTH WALES AFRICA SOCIETY (NWAS)
Financial Review
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[th] April 2025
Assets held on behalf of others: North Wales Africa Society (NWAS) does not hold any assets on behalf of others.
Investment policy: North Wales Africa Society (NWAS) does not hold investments or have an investment policy.
Annual accounts
The General Secretary / Treasurer confirms that the accounts for the 2024-2025 financial year comply with current statutory requirements and adhere to the North Wales Africa Society (NWAS) governing document (Constitution). The Treasurer presents a report, along with the charity's financial statements, for the year ended 30th April 2025. These financial statements have been prepared following the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by Charities, as issued by the Charity Commission in 2005 (SORP 2005).
In the financial year 2024-2025, total incoming resources were £94,736.18, reflecting a decrease of 5.6 % from £100,344.83 in the previous year (2023-2024). Grants were the primary source of funding, contributing £92,051.00, which represents 97.2% of total income (compared to £99,568.45 or 99.9% in 2023-2024). Total resources expended amounted to £77,072.59 (98.5%), consisting of expenditures on operational projects.
The North Wales Africa Society (NWAS) is optimistic about the upcoming financial year concerning reserve funds. We believe that the resources and time invested during 2024-2025 will yield positive results and enhance the level of unrestricted funds in the future. The Executive team will continue to develop a fundraising strategy to ensure a sustainable future for the North Wales Africa Society (NWAS).
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVES OF NWAS
The Director and Executives are responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records that always reflect the financial position of the charity with reasonable accuracy. They must also safeguard the charity's assets and take appropriate measures to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. Additionally, the Directors and Executives are tasked with ensuring that this report is prepared following the charity law of England and Wales.
Reg Charity Number: 1197683
NWAS
Profit And Loss Account For the year ended 30[th] April 2025
| 2024/2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | |||
| Income | Donations_General (Royalties) | £2,685.18 | |
| Grant_NLCF_PP3 | £32,598.25 | ||
| Grant_BCU-HUB | £150.00 | ||
| Grant_WWF UK | £900.00 | ||
| Grant_NUWREN | £504.03 | ||
| Grant_Community Cohesion | £3,510.00 | ||
| Grant_Gwynedd Council_YP | £1,341.85 | ||
| Grant_Gwynedd Council_Food grant | £2,234.00 | ||
| Grant_Jamii Project II | £25,173.24 | ||
| Grant_Windrush | £639.63 | ||
| Grant_Conwy food partnership | £2,000.00 | ||
| Grant_DMSP | £20,000.00 | ||
| Grant_Climate week | £3,000.00 | ||
| £94,736.18 | |||
| Expenses_General | £1,140.27 | ||
| Expenses | Expenses_NLCF_PP3 | £30,947.71 | |
| Expences_BCU-HUB | £150.00 | ||
| Expenses_WWF-UK | £900.00 | ||
| Expenses_NUWREN | £504.03 | ||
| Expenses_Gwynedd Council_YP | £1,341.85 | ||
| Expenses_Community Cohesion | £3,510.00 | ||
| Expenses_Windrush | £639.63 | ||
| Expenses_Geynedd Council_Food grant | £2,234.00 | ||
| Expenses_Jamii Project II | £15,943.50 | ||
| Expenses_Conwy Food partnership | £2,000.00 | ||
| Expenses_DMSP | £14,761.60 | ||
| Expenses_Climate week | £3,000.00 | ||
| £77,072.59 | |||
| Net (loss)/profit |
£17,663.59 |
Reg Charity Number: 1197683
NWAS Key Activities Report 2024/2025
Spring 2024
The Bangor Africa Caribbean Centre (BACC) marked its third anniversary on 25 May 2024 . NWAS hosted and organised a diverse programme of activities, including educational initiatives, health-related events, creative arts, social integration programmes, and community workshops. These activities benefited both ethnic minority communities and the wider local population. A notable highlight was a free Welsh culture and language workshop , which also included a short historical walk through Bangor coordinated by MENTER IAITH Bangor . The event drew strong community participation, promoting cultural exchange and understanding.
Summer 2024
NWAS’s heritage project, the Diversity Makes a Society Project (DMSP) , centred on families with mixed heritage (African/Caribbean & Welsh/British) and delivered a successful summer jamboree showcase attended by both members and the local community. A River Art Workshop in collaboration with the North Wales River Trust also saw excellent engagement. NWAS joined the Great Big Green Week (GBGW) campaign, contributing to Bangor Big Green Week 2024 . Children from NWAS took part in a storytelling fun day in Aberystwyth, hosted in partnership with the National Library of Wales , helping broaden historical narratives from diverse perspectives. Additionally, the COVID-19 Recovery Programme , funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) , and the well-being initiative, Jamii Project 2 , both entered their final year of delivery.
Autumn 2024
NWAS organised a Black History Month Awards event in Llandudno, attended by over 150 community members and guests , to celebrate the contributions of individuals with African and Caribbean heritage. A welcome and orientation event for new students was also held, alongside a community dialogue event on climate conversations . Under Jamii Project 2 , NWAS continued fortnightly mental health workshops , providing vital support for community well-being. NWAS further contributed to the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racism Action Plan for Environment, Climate Change, and Rural Affairs , hosting a community dialogue initiative following the plan’s release. The organisation also delivered business start-up workshops , while children of NWAS performed a dance drama at the African Music Festival , hosted by Successors of the Mandingue , for the second consecutive year .
Ongoing Initiatives
The Culturally Appropriate Food Parcels Project continues to thrive, benefiting over 300 individuals across North Wales, including students, mature students with families, and residents. Many beneficiaries are from ethnic minority families in Gwynedd, Anglesey, Conwy, and surrounding counties . The project has become a cornerstone of NWAS’s work, enhancing food security, cultural inclusivity, and community resilience. Volunteers played a crucial role in organising the purchasing and distribution of these food parcels. The quarterly mental health workshops and weekly outdoor recreational and sporting activities are still well attended by members.
Reg Charity Number: 1197683
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) name(s) Dr Victor Ebuele Position General Secretary Date 25/08/2025
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Signed:
Name: Afolabi Babarinde
Relevant professional
qualification ( if any) : n/a
Date:
3/09/2025
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Reg Charity Number: 1197683