Community Care Foundation Binningham Ltd (CCF) Registered Charitv Number: 1198726 Company Numb¢r.' l?436178 Financial Year End: 31 March ?025 Registered Office: 12 Whitmore Road 5niall Heath Bimiingham BIO ONP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CHAIR'S FOREWORD I am Proud to pr¢8¢nt' the Trustees. Annual Rewrt and Financial Sta￿Ments for Commuiiih" Cdre Foundation Bimiingham Ltd for the vear ended i l March ?0?5. This has been a l'ear of exceptional prLs8ure: unprecedented demand: and deepening hardship across our eommunities. In this context: the charity has not merely endured - it has delii"ered, adapte(L and strengthelled its impact. During an intensifying cost-of-living crisis. Communit! Car¢ Foundation Birniingham Ltd sustainLd and expanded its frontline services, reswnding decisii.elv to escalating communil}' need. Through strong goTr'¢rnance: rigorous financial discipline: and th¢ unM.'aN"ering dedication of our staff and volunteers, the charity achieved measurable outcomes that transfonn¢d the lives of hundreds of vulncrable individuals and families. I wish to place on record my profound appreciation for our staff, volunteers, and senior leadership team. Their Professionalism. Tesililnce, and moral leadership haN'e ensured that the charit), remains a tn]sred, credible, and high-perforn]ing organisation at the heart of East Bimingham. The Trustees remain unequivocally fo¢us¢d on slrengthening our core s¢rvi¢es- particularlv our inforrnation, advice, and guidance provision actoss emplo%'menL education, asylum and immigration, healthcare access, and w¢lfare righis. These smiices are not ancillary:. th¢y ar¢ csscntial tnfrastruclure that enabL¢s disadvantaged people to stabilise their lii'es: regain agencj.. and progress tow'ard ndepend¢nc¢. In accordance with th¢ Companies Act. Ihe Trustees present this Annual Repon iogether Mryth the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March ?025. The Trustees confiTm that these documents have been prepared in accordance with the charitv"s gol'erning doeumenl and the Slatemeni of Recommended Practice (SORP): Accounting and Reporting b!. Charities. and full}: compl}: N'ith statutory, requirements and the Memorandum and Articles of AssiKiation. Mr khadar Moham¢d Mohamud Chaimian 30 December 2025 Signed.. STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND PRIORITIES C.ommunit! Car¢ Foundation Birmingham Ltd exists lo confront struclural inequality.. entrenched pM)verty, and social exclusion. Our s(rategi¢ direction is unapologetically" focused on deliverlng high- impact, outcom¢-dr"iN'en intern'entions that strengthen resilience: build capability,, and enable long- tern] independence. Our priority programme areas ar¢". EmploymenL skills. and workforce development for women High-quality. accredited informalion: &JN'ice: and guidance 5eTh'ices Targeted support for older people exp¢riencing Isolatio￿ poi'erty. and de£lining health Specialist services for ret"ugees: asylum seekers, and ne￿..lY arriN'ed migrants Adult education and lifelong learnu Digital inclusion and adi'aneed IT skills for M'omen and older people Strengthening parcrital engagement and educational attainm¢ut After-sLhool pro￿lS1O￿ and slructured J"outh development patbways HealilL w¢llbeing, and physical acti%'ity interventions Economic inclusion and ¢mplo}ability initiatiN'es The charity ￿ryI1 impl¢ment a robust Strategic Plan for 20?5-2029. underpinned by d¢fined outcomes. deliN'ery milestones: perfomianc¢ metrics. and biannual board-leiel review's. Senior leadership MTrll continue to drive innoi'ation, deeErn partn¢rships, and diversify income streams to secure long-tern] sustainability and organisa,tional resilience.. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Community Care Troundation Birniingham Ltd is a registered charit). and a company limited by guarantee. governed by its Memorandum and Articles of AssocÈation. The c.harity op¢rates under a mature, high-perfomiing goN'ernance framework that prioritises aC￿untabl1lty. transparenc}': and rigorous oversight. Governance Structure ' The charity is govenied by a Board of Tn￿, appoint¢d at the Annual General Meeting. Trnstees also serve as Company Directors and are collcctii'ely aecountable for.. Scrategic leadership and organisational direction Financial stew'ardship and sustainabilit)" Regulatory and statutory compliance Protection of the charity's assets. repuiation. and beneficiaries The Board meets regularly and exercises activ¢ 0￿er$ight ihrough perforn]ance scnitin}, risk managernent, budget approval, and d¢lii'cry assurance. Management Structure 21Page Operational authority is delegated to the Senior Management Team, led by the Chief Ex¢cu¢ii:e C)fficer (or equival¢nt). The manag¢ment tfi￿n is accountabLe for strategic implementatioii: seTh'.icc delil'ery, workforce leadership, partnership developmenL and organTsational ￿rforniance. This structure ensures clarlty of accounlability.. disciplined execution: and high operational stsndards,. Delegation of Authority Board of Truslees: Sets strategic direction and organisational prioritie5 Approi'es budgets, business plans. and fundraising slrdtegi¢s Ensures legd, financial. and regulatory compliance Senior Management T¢am: Leads organisationaI delivery and perfornianc¢ ImpleLnents board-approved strnlegy m￿lageS staff. volunteers: systems: and partnerships slaft.and Volunteers: Delii'er fr()niline servi¢¢s to the highe8t professional standards Support ￿neFiCiatIeS with dignity.. competence. and integrity Uphold the charity"'s mission, I'alue4 and safeguarding commitments BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE STRENGTHENING The""frustees recognise that strong govemance is non-negotiable for imp￿￿ accountabilits., and sustainability. During the yrar, the Board has: Strengthened role claTity. accountability: and decision-making processes Improved in*mal communication and reporting structures Increased board diversity. skills balance. and lived-exwienc¢ representation InN'ested in continuous ￿tee Iraining and del'elopment Conducted regular reviews of goN¢rnance and commit*e effectiveness S¢cured tndwnd¢nt professional advice w,b¢r¢ appropriate Increased direct engagement with service us¢rs..parin¢rs, and frontline teams COMMUNITY CONTEXT AND NEED The charity operates primarily in East BimJingham- an area facing som¢ of th¢ highest leTrels of deprivation in the country. Communities experience persistsnt unemploJmenL language b￿lers, inse¢ure immigration status. digital exclusion, twr health outcomes: and social isolaiion. Community Care Foundation Birniingham Ltd delii'ers ¢ulturaU}' com]￿tenL communitj-led. trauma-infornied servic¢s that directly confront Ihese ¢hallenges: reduce systemic barriers. and enable access lo opportunity, dignity_. and justice. CORE ACTIVITIES During the yeaT, the charity d¢lii'ered a comprehensive ￿rt[ollO of frontline services: including: Immigrntion ad￿1¢¢. advocacy.. and casework SUp￿rt Translation and Anterpr¢tation seTr'iees Specialist services for refugees: asjlum seekers: and newly aTrii'ed migrants Target¢d provision for Somali children, women, and families After-school education and attainment supwrt Free IT and digital skills training Employment readiness, CV development. and job search support Health, wellbeing: and physical activity progrdmmes Community outreach, engagemenL and crisis response ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE During the vear ended 31 March 2025, th¢ charity delivered high-1m￿ct outcomes across all programme areas, including.. Supporting hundreds of individuals and families to acce&s hO￿1ng, welfare. heatthcare: and legal protections Enabling sen'i¢e users to acquire digitsl skills. improi'e emplo)'ability.. and progress into education, training, or work Reducing isolation and improving mental welllKing among older peopl¢ and newlj arriNèd migrdnts Supporting refugees and asylum scekers to stabilise their circumstances and nafv'igat¢ comple legal and social syslems Strengthening parental engagement and improving educational outcomes for children and young p¢ople The Trustees ￿ satisfied that the ¢hatity h&$ delIve￿d demonstrable public benefit in full alignment with tts charitable objects and strategic priorities. SAFEGUARDtNG AND EQUALITY The charity maintains a zero-tol¢rance approach to abuse: exploitalion, and discrimination. Robust safeguarding poLicies: procedure& and ti7ining are embedded across the organisatioll and r¢i'iewed r￿UlarlY. The charity is full>. committed to equalitTrs': diN'ersity': and inclusion. Scr¥'ices are delii-.ered w.'ilhout discrimination and are culturally cornp¢(¢nL trauma-infonned, accessible, and inclusti'e. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trustees hal'e undertaken a Comprehe￿1￿.¢ rei'ieii of rhe principal risks facing th¢ chants. and have implemented proportionate. effective controls to mitigate those risks. Ke). risk areas include: Financial sustainability and funding concentration Regulatory and legal compliance Safeguarding and dats proteciion Workforce capacity, wellking.. and retention Reputational risk Mitigation measures include f1nancial controls: resm'es managemenL safeguarding s!'st¢ms: cornpliance t-rameworks. and business coniinuity plamiing. FINANCIAL REVIEW Financlal Position The charity maintained financral stability throughoui the >'ear despite rising operating ¢osts and unprecedented detnand. Income ￿aS generated through a balanLed portfolio of grants, contracts: donations. and fundraising activity- Expenditure was tightly controlled and straiegicallv aligned. with the majority of resources directed to frontline service dtilii'ery and beneficiar). support. Reserves Policy The TNsle¢s operate a fomial reseTh'es ￿lic.Y to ensur¢ the charitv. maintains sufficient unrestricted ftmds to meet on-going obligations: manage risk. and respond to emerging need. Current resen'es ar¢ considered appropriate and prowrtionate to the charity'"s scale. activity-, and risk exposure. Going Concern The.Trus*es have reviewed financial fore&qsts and cashflow projections and confirni that the charit is a going concern for at least the next l ? months. FUTURE PLANS Over the next p¢ri(Kl, Community Caré Foundation Birnjingham Ltd will: Implcmcnt its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan Expand its inforn￿tiOn. advice. and guidance Kr*'ices Deepen partnerships acr0$5 Statutorn. ioluntap•'. and community s¢¢tors DiN'ersify income. streams and Stren￿hell long-tcrtn financial resilience Invest in i¥orkforc¢ development: I'olunteer leadership, and sern'ice qualitv Strengihcn impact measurem¢nL learning.. and accountsbiliry STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The Tn7St¢¢s are responsible for preparing the Trust¢¢s Annual Report and the Financial Slatements in accordance with applicable laH' and L'nited Kingdom Accounting Standards (Unikd Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), iniluding the Statetnent of Re£ommcnded Practtce (SORP) applicable 10 charilies. 51Page The Trustees must cllsure that ihe tinancial st￿¢ments. Give a true and fair view of the charilv-'s fmancial N)sition and fu]ancial perf0m￿nce Are prepared on a going concem basis ATe prepared in accordan￿ w'ith the charitY""s governing document: the Charities Act 2011, the Compani¢s Act 2006: and relei'ant regulations The Trust¢es are also reswnsible for: Maintaining adequate accounting records Saleguarding the charity S ￿%ets Taking reasonabl¢ steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities APPROVAL This r¢port W&8 approved by the Board ot Tnjstees and signed on its behalf.. Signed: Name.. Khadar Mohamu Position.. Chair of Tn￿teeS Date: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The charity s obj￿tiveS are lo: l. The relief of people of Somali descentand other members of the public in Small Heath, Birmingham. its surrounding areas. and Somalia. including refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable Tnigrants in conditions of poverty, hardship. and distress, by providing information. advice and guidance, representation, translation. and interpretation services on asylum and immigration, welfare benefits. housin& health education, trainin& and employmenL 2. The adv2ncernent of the education of the Somali Community and other members of the public, in particular refugees,.asylum seekers. and vulnerable migrants, to assist their inclusion and integration in the wider community. 3. The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit amongst beneficiaries who are socially excluded by providing education. promoting and protecting their physical and mental health. and training to build capacity to relieve their needs and assist their integration into society- 4. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of society and economically disadvantaged migrants, such as through promoting education, especially for children and juveniles, women. and other disadvantaged members of the public, enabling them.to participate more effectively in society. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to dismantle structural barrier& restore dignity, and drii'e economic and social inclusion for disadvantaged comrnunities. exist to C4)nfront inequalitv head-on and equip 61Page indiNiduals with the confid¢n¢e: skills: and support need¢d to live indq)endenL secure, and priMlueliN'e lives within British s(Ki¢ty. ACHIEVEMENTS AND IMPACT- 202412025 Despite unprecedented demand and constrained resources, the charity delivered exceptional, high- impact outcomes a¢ross all ser*'ice areas: Food Support Supported over 595 families facing f(K)d insecurity during the cost-of-li% ing crisis Distribuled emergency food parcels across East Bimiingham Provided food vouchers and essential household supplies to prn¢nl hardship and cri51S escalation Inforniation, Advice, and Guidance Supported 635 sern'ice users With critical housing, utilities, healthcare acress, and immigration matters - pr¢vcnting homelessness, safeguarding w'ellbe2ng. and re.storing stabilitv .Older People Completed 95 home visits. delii'ering essential practical assistance. saf¢guarding inteThentions, and financial guidance to reduce isolalion and risk Education, Employment: and Welfare Supported 55 refugees, asvlum seekers: and vuln¢rable migrants to access education, employment pathways. and welfare ¢ntiilements- strengthening long-temi independence ESOL and Skills Development Supported 55 adults, including 33 SomaIi communilv members: to improN'e English language proficiency, employability: and community participation Women's Empowemlent SupEN)rt¢d 35 Somali women to complete online leaming progrdmmes: build digital capabilit)., and strengthen economic irAdepend¢n¢e Children and Young People Engaged 98 children and young peopl¢ in structured after-schiM)I provision: improN'ing attendance, confidence. and ¢ducational engagement Supported 29 young people to dei.elop ¢ssential life skills.. Trsilience: and l¢ad¢rship capacitfv. The Trustees are satisfied that these outcomes demonstrate cleaT public benefi¢ high organisational perfonnance. and strong ali8nm¢nt the clwity's charitable objects. 71Page FINANCIAL REVIEW ThL Trustees exercised robust ftnancial leadership throughout the year. Resources were deploved with discipLine and strategic intent to maximise frontlin¢ impacL protect essenlial servicei Jnd strengthen organisational resilience. Th¢ charity remains fmly focused on i'alue for mone).. fin