ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23
Ethnic Health Forum Charity Number = 1199687 (1123223)
Email: info@ethnichealth.org.uk Website: www.ethnichealth.org.uk
Tel: 079 188 301 70 City View House, M12 4JD
Submitted by Secretary, Board of Trustee: Usman Akram
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Manchester CHEM Covid Chat
Programme
What is a COVID Chat?
These are one to one or small group conversations that residents can have either on the telephone, by video call, or face to face where safe to do so. The conversations take
place between residents and credible, informed people that they trust in order to;
• Ascertain
and address what matters to them
- Understand barriers and motivations for the COVID vaccination
I am delighted to present the Ethnic Health Forum's Annual Report for the past year. As we reflect on our journey and accomplishments, it fills me with immense pride to see the positive impact we have made on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.
Over the past year, we have continued our unwavering commitment to improving the health, well-being, and social inclusion of ethnic minority communities in Manchester. Through our dedicated efforts and collaborative approach, we have achieved significant milestones and brought about tangible changes in our communities.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every member of our team for their dedication, passion, and hard work. Your commitment to our mission has been instrumental in driving our success and impact.
A Rauf Chief Officer Ethnic Health Forum
- Provide accurate and factual information about COVID-19
About Mcr Covid Chat programme https://youtu.be/RcVrXZ2IzHg What are we trying to reach & why? https://youtu.be/S8QVK7IVY60
Check information Online https://youtu.be/ud4b9TVtwGs
Salford Covid Chat Community Champions Programme
Salford City Council's Public Health Team accessed various community organisations in its endeavours to
engage communities that Covid-19 has worst hit to improve the uptake of vaccinations in low uptake areas of Salford.
Ethnic Health Forum established its scope by focusing on South Asian communities mainly residing in Broughton and other minority ethnic communities in Eccles and Salford.
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Pathway to Prosperity – a social empowerment programme for Manchester minority ethnic communities
In 2022-23, the number of clients surged to 771, representing a substantial increase from the previous year's count of 575. This significant increase in the number of clients reflects the Ethnic Health Forum's successful execution of
community-based services according to our strategic initiatives. The substantial increase in client numbers suggests several potential
factors contributing to this uptrend. It could be attributed to implementing practical community engagement outreach work, expanding our service offerings, or improving client experience, resulting in higher client retention and acquisition rates. Moreover, the surge in client numbers in 202223 may also reflect a positive response to
community needs with rising living costs and people falling within the poverty line. Understanding the underlying drivers behind this increase in clientele provides valuable insights for sustaining momentum by identifying potential funding bodies.
When we observe the trends across the years, specific patterns emerge: Seasonal Variations: There are noticeable fluctuations in workload volume across the months within each year. For instance, in 2019-20 and 2020-21, there seems to be a peak in workload from September to November,
followed by a decline towards the end of the year. Stability and Change: Some months exhibit relative stability in workload
volume across the years, while others
show significant changes. For example, February consistently has higher workload volumes across all years, indicating a potential trend or pattern in the tasks assigned during that month. Analysing these trends can offer insights into resource allocation, capacity planning, and identifying peak workload periods to optimise efficiency and productivity in managing tasks and projects throughout the year. The organisation must continue monitoring client trends and feedback and adapting strategies to meet evolving market demands. By leveraging the momentum gained in 2022-23, the organisation can position itself for continued growth and success in the future.
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Social Prescriber Programme -
Move 2 Wellbeing
As part of Manchester Social Prescriber Programme, Ethnic Health Forum was funded to expand its Welfare Rights Advice and Volunteering services to the wards of Longsight, Ardwick and Rusholme. The programme was successful in achieving its outcomes of making people to Move on in their life goals, and improve the health and social wellbeing of the minority ethnic communities.
Post Covid-19 Digital Inclusion – Enhancing Digital Skills
Good Things Foundation- EHF delivered a Digital Learning Project supported by the Good Things Foundation, which enabled EHF to help residents access basic IT skills.
DWP Kick Start Youth Employment Support Programme
Three young kick starters joined the EHF for six months to get mentorship, placement and learn skills of community development. After their completion with us, one moved on to Overseas employment, one into full time employment and one joined the University to get Masters qualification.
Networking
During 2022-23, EHF developed further links and created opportunities for the organization to showcase its services and promote EHF. To achieve this, EHF joined the Pakistani Sounding Board(PSB), a forum for local Pakistani community groups and individuals to have a voice and enable PSB to articulate and raise issues and concerns with the senior staff at Manchester City Council. EHF was also a vital member of the South Asian Sounding Board, created before the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing all South Asian community groups together on a single platform to share information and good practice.
Working in Partnerships
During 2022-23, the Ethnic Health Forum consolidated and improved our partnership work with the Be Well Service, a significant service commissioned by NHS Manchester Health Care and provided by the Big Life Company to promote Social prescription in Manchester. EHF continue to build and secure long-term partnerships with the Trinity Community Resource Centre, a vibrant community hub in the multicultural ward of Moss Side and Rusholme.
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Ethnic Health Forum (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Statement of Financial Activities
Year Ended 30 April 2023
| Notes INCOME FROM: Charitable Activities (4) TOTAL EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Expenses (5) TOTAL Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of Funds Funds brought forward (3) Funds carried forward(3) |
2023 2022 Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds Total Total £ £ £ £ 108,910 28,418 137,328 108,910 28,418 137,328 145,950 94,145 15,825 109,970 94,145 15,825 109,970 135,671 14,765 12,592 27,358 10,279 66,762 16,720 83,842 73,203 81,527 29,313 110,840 83,482 |
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All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year.
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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ETHNIC HEALTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 APRIL 2023
| CHARITY NO. 1199687 (1123223) Notes FIXED ASSETS (8) Tangible Fixed Assets CURRENT ASSETS Debtors (9) Cash Deposits Cash at Bank and in Hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due (10) within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL NET ASSETS THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted (3) Restricted (3) Total Charity Funds |
2023 £ £ 1,941 0 0 155,511 132,247 52,771 102,740 104,681 29,313 81,527 110,840 |
2022 £ £ 2,426 0.00 0.00 132,247 132,247 48,192 84,056 86,482 16,720 66,762 83,482 |
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The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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ETHNIC HEALTH FORUM
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 APRIL 2023
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Current | Prior | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | Year | |
| Net movement in funds | 27,358 | 22,315 |
| Add back depreciation | 485 | 607 |
| Deduct investment income | 0 | 0 |
| Decrease/(increase) in debtors | 0 | 0 |
| Lncrease / (decrease) in | ||
| creditors | -4,579 | -4,518 |
| Net cash used in operating | ||
| activities | 23,264 | 18,404 |
| Cash flows from investment | ||
| activities: | ||
| Interest | 0 | 0 |
| Purchase of fixed assets | 0 | 0 |
| Net cash provided by investing | ||
| activities | 0 | 0 |
| lncrease/(decrease) in cash and cash | ||
| equivalents during the year | 23,264 | 18,404 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||
| brought forward | 132,247 | 113,844 |
| Cash and cash equivalents carried | ||
| forward | 155,511 | 132,247 |
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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Ethnic Health Forum (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 30 April 2023
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) General information and basis of preparation
Ethnic Health Forum is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page X of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are included on page X.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
(b) Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
(c) Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained, then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP.
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Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.
Income from government and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has
entitlement after any performance conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met, then these amounts are deferred.
(d) Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:
Expenditure on charitable activities
Comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Expenditure on raising funds
Comprises costs which are directly attributable to the charity’s fund-raising activities for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising events and non-charitable trading.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
Grants payable to third parties are within the charitable objectives. Where unconditional grants are offered, this is accrued as soon as the recipient is notified of the grant, as this gives rise to a
reasonable expectation that the recipient will receive the grants. Where grants are conditional relating to performance then the grant is only accrued when any unfulfilled conditions are outside of the control of the charity.
(e) Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows: Computer equipment 33% straight line
(f) Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
(g) Foreign currency
Foreign currency transactions are initially recognised by applying to the foreign currency amount the spot exchange rate between the functional currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated using the closing rate.
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(h) Employee benefits
When employees have rendered service to the charity, short-term employee benefits to which the Ethnic Health Forum (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 30 April 2023
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.
The charity operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable.
(i) Tax
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore, it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
(j) Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
2 INCOME
This represents grants, contracts, service level agreements and sundry income receivable for the provision of care and social welfare services.
3 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY FOR THE YEAR 2023
| Unrestricted | 29,313 | 16,720 |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | 81,527 | 66,762 |
| Total Charity Funds | 110,840 | 83,482 |
4 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2023
| BIG LIFE Partnership | 7500 |
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| BOLLYFIT ACTIVE | 400 |
| EGALITY LIMITED | 50 |
| GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION | 6420 |
| GMCVO | 5000 |
| KING S COLLEGE LONDON | 106 |
| Community Fund | 32696 |
| MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | 44794 |
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| MANCHESTER GLOBAL FOUNDATION | 1500 |
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| SALFORD CITY COUNCIL | 10000 |
| SALFORD CVS | 5000 |
| Ethnic Health Forum (Charitable Incorporated | Organisation) |
Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 30 April 2023
| SOCIAL PRESCRIBING | 5000 |
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| THE WORK COMPANY | 2170 |
| TRINITY HOUSE CMMNITY CENTRE | 16691 |
5. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| EXPENSES | TOTAL | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| FUNDS | LAST YEAR | |
| Other Expense | 3,200 | |
| PAYE | 9,317 | |
| Professional Services | 4,787 | |
| Rent Expenses | 7,832 | |
| Salary | 84,783 | |
| Travel Expenses | 51 | |
| Grand Total | 109,970 | 135,671 |
6. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees and full time equivalent (FTE) during the year was as follows:
| ws: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Support staff | 5 | 5 |
| The total staff costs and employee benefits were as follows: | ||
| Wages, salaries | 84,783 | |
| PAYE contributions | 9,317 |
No employee received total employee benefit of more than £60,000 (2022: none).
7. TRUSTEES’ PERSONAL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
The Trustees neither received nor waived any remuneration during the year (2022: £Nil). The Trustees did not have any expenses reimbursed during the year (2022: £Nil).
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Office | Furniture & | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Fixtures | TOTAL | |
| Cost-OB | 6,942 | 1,571 | 8,513 |
| Additions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Removals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Cost-CB | 6,942 | 1,571 | 8,513 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated Depreciation-OB | 4,780 | 1,307 | 6,087 |
| Depreciation for the year | 433 | 53 | 485 |
| Accumulated Depreciation-CB | 5,212 | 1,360 | 6,572 |
| Net Assets-OB | 2,163 | 264 | 2,426 |
| Net Assets-CB | 1,730 | 211 | 1,941 |
9. DEBTORS
There is no debtor during the year 2023.
10. CREDITORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
The charity has received funds in advance to carry out its charitable activities in the next year. The following statement explains the restricted funds against the services.
| Current Year | Prior Year |
|---|---|
| 52,771 | 48,192 |
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.
The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered.
11. TAXATION
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Responsibilities and basis of report |
ETHNIC HEALTH FORUM | ETHNIC HEALTH FORUM | ETHNIC HEALTH FORUM |
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| 30/04/2022 | Charity no (if any) |
1123223 1199687 (CIO) |
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| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/04/2022. As the charity's trustees, 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. |
Independent The charity’s gross income exceeded £25, 000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) . I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did 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.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | |
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| 12/02/2024 | ||
| Iftikhar Mian, AFA | ||
| Membership No. 244768 Institute of Financial Accountants, |
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| 1C Selworthy Road, Manchester M16 7UG |
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Nil
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