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2025-03-31-accounts

Registered Charity Number: 1199329

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 FOR ICMG BEXLEY

Paragon Accountax Limited Pexor House Staffa Road E10 7QZ

IMCG BEXLEY

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 10
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 11 to 12

ICMG BEXLEY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

ICMG Bexley is a charity dedicated to serving local communities, primarily the Turkish population. We focus on education, cultural, religious and social development to promote integration and encourage active citizenship.

Significant Activites

The following activities were carried out during the period:

  1. Weekend classes for children 7 to 13

  2. Trips to historical sites, landmarks, natural attractions, and museums for youth and families

  3. Youth camps in nature for adventure and personal growth

  4. Educational programs for adults

  5. Workshops for Adults on Positive Parenting Techniques, Child Development, and Psychological Well-Being

  6. Seminars for Children and Youth on Future Career Paths

  7. Creative Craft Workshops for Kids

  8. Friday Prayer Services

  9. Weekly Gatehrings for Women's Community Events

  10. Youth Projects, including regular Football Matches for Local Youth

Public Benefit

The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit:running a chairty (PB2)'. As a charity we are asked by the Charity Commission to consider whether our activities provide "apublic benefit."

The Management Committee (Trustees) has considered this matter, in accordance with the latest guidance. It believes our services do provide a public benefit and therefore jusitfy our charitable status. We have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission and in planning future activites.

Volunteers

Volunteers are a vital asset to our community initiatives, services. They play a key role in nearly all our activites, and many individuals and families generously dedicate their time to serve as volunteers

ICMG BEXLEY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

ICMG Bexley is a charity dedicated to serving local communities, primarily the Turkish population. We focus on educational, cultural, religious, and social development to promote integration and encourage active citizenship. We also support vulnerable groups through social services and humanitarian aid, promoting responsible citizenship.

Significant activities

The following activities were carried out during the period:

-Seminars for Children and Youth on Future Career Paths

Public benefit

The trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit:running a charity (PB2)'. As a charity we are asked by the Charity Commission to consider whether our activities provide "apublic benefit."

The Management Committee (Trustees) has considered this matter, in accordance with the latest guidance. It believes our services do provide a public benefit and therefore justify our charitable status. We have complied with the duty in section17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission and in planning future activities.

Volunteers

Volunteers are a vital asset to our community initiatives, services. They play a key role in nearly all our activities, and many individuals and families generously dedicate their time to serve as volunteers.

ICMG BEXLEY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Over the past year, we have made significant progress in enhancing community engagement and providing educational opportunities for all ages.

Our weekend school has successfully supported around 94 children, enriching their learning experience through various educational programs.

We have hosted seminars for children and youth focused on future career paths and academic development, equipping with valuable insights into different professions and the skills required for success. These interactive sessions

students to explore their interests and aspirations while engaging with guest speakers and participating in hands-on activities.

Our youth initiatives, including regular football matches, foster teamwork, character development, and healthy living, while also boosting self-confidence and self-esteem.

We have organized numerous educational outings to historical sites, museums, and nature preserves, enriching participants' understanding of our community's rich cultural heritage and inspiring curiosity.

For adults, we have provided education and language classes to promote social development and integration, along with seminars on parenting skills and career guidance.

Our craft workshops have also sparked creativity among our young participants.

Through these initiatives, we have created a thriving and supportive environment that nurtures learning, well-being, and community cohesion.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The statement of financial activities shows income of £85,799 (2024: £110,368) for the period with net outgoing of resources of £63,544 (2024: £72,921) resulting in net income of £22,255 (2024: £37,447).

Reserves policy

The trustees consider that the reserves held are sufficient to continue the charities activity in future years. The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and have also examined other operational risks faced by the charity. The trustees confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

Going concern

The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and registered with the charity commission on 16 June 2022. Our Governing Document is our Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Management Committee of the charity, which comprises all the trustees, has the power to appoint trustees at any time. All trustees retire at the Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-election.

Decision making

The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The trustees meet regularly to review progress of the charity and take any decisions in relation to the activities provided by the charity.

ICMG BEXLEY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Induction and training of new trustees

Following appointment, new trustees will be introduced to their new role and are requested to familiarise themselves with contents of the trusts constitution and to the policies and procedures adopted by the charity. They are also requested to read a number of publications from the Charity Commission to ensure that they are aware of the scope of their responsibilities under the Charities Act.

The new trustees will work with existing trustee assisting on particular activities and projects run by the charity. Once confident they will then be given the task of leading an activity or project as necessary.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to those risks. Appropriate controls are in place to mitigate financial risks and overseen by trustees.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number

1199329

Principal address

Unit 19 Riverside Shopping Centre 10-15 Town Square Erith Kent DA8 1RE

Trustees

Mr S Karasan Mr G Kussan Mr L Cerrah Mr E L Cetinkaya

Independent Examiner Paragon Accountax Limited Staffa Road London E10 7QZ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 29th January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr S Karasan - Trustee

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ICMG BEXLEY

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of ICMG Bexley

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of ICMG Bexley (the Trust) for the year ended 31st March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1.accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

2.the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3.the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Hussein Musa

Paragon Accountax Limited Pexor House Staffa Road E10 7QZ

29th January 2026

ICMG BEXLEY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31S MARCH 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and Legacies
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable Activities
Caritable Activites
Other
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total Funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Year ended
31/03/2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
85,799
5,299
66,930
72,229
13,570
40,770
54,340		 Year ended
31/03/2024
Unrestricted
fund
£
110,368
31,528
41,393
72,921
37,447
3,323
40,770

ICMG BEXLEY

BALANCE SHEET

31ST MARCH 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
4
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
5
Cash at Bank
CREDITORS
Amounts failling due within one year
6
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
7
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
30,930
-
31,418
31,418
8,008
-
23,410
54,340
54,340
54,340
54,340		 2024
Unrestricted
fund
£
38,253
118
19,099
19,217
16,700
-
2,517
40,770
40,770
40,770
40,770

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on the 29th January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr S Karasan - Trustee

ICMG BEXLEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period

ICMG BEXLEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

2. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2025 nor for the period ended 31st March 2023

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2025 nor for the period ended 31st March 2024

3. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and Legacies
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
Other
Total
NET INCOME
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
Addtions
Depreciation
Depreciation bought forward
Charge for the Year
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2025
At 31st March 2024		 Short
Fixtures and
Leasehold
Fittings
£
£
35,649
12,978
1,085
35,649
14,063
7,130
3,244
5,704
2,705
12,834
5,949
22,815
8,114
28,519
9,734		 Unrestricted
fund
£
85,799
5,299
66,930
72,229
13,570
13,570
Totals
£
48,627
1,085
49,712
10,374
8,409
18,783
30,929
38,253

ICMG BEXLEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

5. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024
£ £
Trade Debtors 0 0
6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors 4,058 14,000
Other Creditors 3,950 2,700
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net
Movement At
At 1/4/2024 in funds 31/03/2025
Unrestricted Funds
General fund 40,770 13,570 54,340
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in above are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
Unrestricted funds £ £ £
General fund 85,799 - 72,229
 13,570
Total Funds 85,799 - 72,229
 13,570

ICMG BEXLEY

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Total Incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activies
Charitable Activies
Subcontractors
Books
Other
Short Leasehold
Support Costs
Wages
Other Operating Leases
Rates and water
Light and Heat
Telephone
Postage and Stationery
Website Expenses
Finance
Merchant fees
Other
Professional Fees
Governance Costs
Accountancy and legal fees
Fixtures and fittings		 Year ended
31/03/2025
£
85,799
85,799
5,299
-
-
5,299
5,704
37,265
1,146
10,838
441
200
-
49,890
4,001
4,630
2,705
7,335		 Year ended
31/03/2024
£
110,368
110,368
19,999
5,616
2,413
28,028
7,130
1,500
15,546
1,411
9,737
187
164
162
28,707
418
2,526
2,868
3,244
6,112

ICMG BEXLEY

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

Total Resources expended Year ended
31/03/2025
£
72,229
13,570		 Year ended
31/03/2024
£
72,503
37,865