Tel. 00441617433650 1 0047440507313 Offlce 115, Salford Innovatlon Forum, 51Frederick Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, Lancashire M6 6FP, Unlted Klngdom azcommunitiesinclijsiori mciil.com Charity (CIO) number: 1201412 ANNUAL REPORT from 16 /04/2024 ro 15/04/2025 A - Z COMMUNITIES INCLUSION l. Iniroductiori A-Z Communities Inclusion (AZCIJ is a grassroots charity dedicated to advancing social inclusion, improving mental wellbein& and empowering marginalised populations - especially migrant communities, unaccompanied youth migrants, and BME {Black and Minority Ethnic) group5. Over the past year, we have significantly expanded our reach by incorporating eco-energy and Al-based skills training as part of our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and equity. 2. Key Achievements (April 2024- April 20?51 187young people from migrant and marginalised backgrounds trained in green energy and artificial intelligence. 28 community workshops on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and climate resilience. 27 structured training session5 covering employability, language support, Al integration, and eco-energy solutions. 2 public forums addressing community leadership, mental health disparities. and racial equality. 3 open community events and exhibition sessions promoting inclusion, storytellin& and migrant heritage. 28 mental health & wellbein8 sessions. including social prescribing and culturally competent support services. Developed new partnerships with local councils, academic institutions, tech specialists, and green innovation hubs.
Enhanced the governdnce and skills of OUT trustees, staff, and volunteers through targeted leadership and safeguarding training. 3. Impact Overview Our activlties this year dlrectly benefited 679 indivlduals, many of whom face barriers related to migration, racial discrimination, and socio-economic exclusion. We have seen notable increases in.. Dlgital and green skills among young migrants. Community confidence and civic engagement. Volunteer engagement, wlth our team growing In dlverslty and expertise. Cross-sector collaboration, allowin8 US to ampllfy our impact throu8h shared resources. 4. Strategic Focus and Vlslon In line with our vision to build resilient. inclusive communities, our strategy prioritised: Skill development in i'enewable energy and Al to align with futLtre job markets. Promoting mental heiilth awareness through culturally sensitive OLttreach. - Addressing systemic barriers faced by BME women, unaccompanied youth migrants, and marginalised famllies. Developing soclal prescribing models tallored for underrepresented comrnunlties. Strengthening our internal systems to ensure compliance, impact measurement, and long-term sustainability. 5. Financial Overview Financial Year (2024-2025) Opening Reserve (as of 16/04/2024) Total Income Amount (£J £12,500 £151,000 Total Expendlture Closing Reserve {as of 15/0412025] £17,400. *Sublect to audit confirmation. All funds were used in line wlth our charitable objectives. Independent financial examination was conducted by our designated accountancy service, eiisuring compliance and transparency. £150,000 G. fi'(11)Ii, P(}WiJr. OLJI" Team and Beneficiarles Volunteers.. Over 60 active volunteers supported our work in various capacities. Beneficiarie5 Reached.. 679 directly engaged individuals.
Trustee Development.. We facilitated bespoke trustee training sessions on charity governance, safeguarding, digital transformation, and grant management. Community Voices.. Through feedback, we documented increased trust, satisfaction, and empowerment across our service users. 7. LooS<iiik Aliead A5 we move forward, we aim to: Expand our green skills programme to include solar technology installation and ethical Al. Establish a soclal prescriblng network that Ilnks health, employment, and herltage. Strengthen our focus on intergenerational mentoring and women-led innovation. Launch a rnobile outreach hub to better serve hard-to-reach communities. Scale our mental health offer with professional partnerships and di8ital tools. 8. Gratltude and Accountabllltv We express our deepest 8ratltude to our funders, partners, volunteers, and the communities we serve. Your bellef in our mission fuels our work and enables us to continue creatlng real change. We remaln committed to the values of transparency. impact, and inclusion. 9. Wellbelng and Skills Outcomes Throughout 20Z4-2025, A-Z Communltles Inclusion embedded the'Flve Ways to Wellbein8' into our delivery framework.. 'Connect" We nurtured connections by running regular group sessions, forums, and community events that encouraged shared experiences and support. 'Be Actlve Activlties such as wellness ivalks, creative workshops, and group sports helped improve physical and emotional wellbeing. Take Notice: We integrated mindfulness, storytellin& and reflettive exercises in our mental health sessions to build awareness and resllience. 'Keep Learning" Through 27 specialised training Sessions and 28 workshops, participants acquired new skills in eco-energy, Al, employabillty, and dlgital literacy. 4t. ** Give¥: Volunteers and peer mentors were empowered to contribute their time and talents. fostering a culture of mutual aid and leadership. We a150 focused heavily on uplifting disadvantaged communities, particularly BME Individuals. by offering pathways into employment and self-employment. Our tailored training in green ener&v and artificial intelligence helped participants enhance thelr CVS, access apprentlceships, and gain confidence to start freelance or
community-led initiatives. Several beneficiaries have since reported improved career prospects, launched micro-businesses. or gained work placements. Here is what some of our users have said about theirexperience.. l. 'This training has opened my eyes to green jobs- I now know I can be part ofthe solution and earn from it.~ Abdul, 24, Sudanese migrant 2. "Thanks to A-Z, I'm no longer isolated. I've started teachin8 digital skills to others in my community."_ Amina, 31, Somali single mother 3. "Learning Al felt impossible before, now I'm volunteering with a local tech hubl" Samuel, 19, Congolese youth 4. 'The mental health sessions were a lifeline. I found a safe Space to talk and heal." Grace, 38, Nigerian mother of two 5. "We were guided step-by-step into creating a business plan. I now run a small home-based food business." Fatima, 42, migrant entrepreneur 6. "1 felt recognised and respected here. The team truly listens." Eritrean unaccompanied migrantyouth Report approved by.. Mr Deo Lubangi- Trustee Dr. Eyang Maswana- Trustee Date of Approval.. 20 April 2025 loseph, 22,
CHARITY (OMMISSION , A4 COMMUNITIES INCLUSION Ree•lpt• and payments ac¢ounl• For th• porlod from CC16a 18104120224 To 1510412025 Soction A Receipts paymeiils Unroglrlct•d R•8trl¢led Endowm8nt lund8 lunds Total fund8 to th• n•are•t to th• n•ar••t to th• n•ar••t Last y••r to th• n••re8t £ tv th• n•ar••t A1 R•c•l ECOEI ENERGYIBIO AWARDS FOR ALL MAIN GRA SALFORD IF 19,980 19,980 CRH CHARITA8LE 69 CRH O POSCODE NEIGH8OUR EDWARD HOLT TRUST THE GADDUM CENTRE VERNON BUILDING SO tot• ross income or AR) 7.500 7,500 38.797 114,203 151,000 149,B80 •t •nd n•¢m•nt Sub tot•1 Total rnc•lpt• A3P• m•nt• Ruftnln and Admln co)8t Tralnlng lor volunte&rg and Iruslees Professlonal f688 rtsiatlon and translatlen Travel expenses and Refreshment Ital out ul e US ment Room and E ul m9nt hl Evènts, workshops and Forum 12,000 14,000 26.000 10.000 12,000 6,000 25,000 9,000 12,000 315.000 21,IXIO 18,000 2,000 14,500 8,600 8,000 16.500 8,600 8.600 12,400 12.400 Sub total A4 A•••t and Inv••lm•nt urchav* ••• t4bl• Sub iot•l Tot•1 p•ym•n¢¥ N•t ofr•colpts/(wym•nts) A5 TranBhrJ ts••9n fund¥ A6 Ca•h fund• la•t y••r end h fvnds thls y•4r •nd CCXX R18vAtsniB ISSI
Section B Statement of assets and liabblities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to Marost £ 7,400 Categories Rèstricted funds to n8aroit £ 10,000 Endowmènt lund8 to nèarest £ 81 Cash fund• rot•l cash fvnds 7,400 10,000 8nd payments o¢¢ounll811 Uni••trlct•d fund• tan R••trlcl•d fund• n•ar• Endowm•nt funds to n•ar••t £ B2 Oth•f mon•tsry ••••t Fund to whleh •••t bglon Curr•nt ¥•lu• Co•t loptlonall 83 Inv••thi•nt ai••ts Fund to whl¢h ai••t b•lon Ct loptlon•ll Curr•nt valug o tlon*l 84 A•8•t• r•t•ln•d lor th• charlty'• own u8• Fund to whl¢h Ilablllty r•lat•• Amount du• loptl¢nall Wh•n du• loptlonall Signed by on& or two truste86 on behalf of all the tru8te8s Slgnalure prtnt N8me D818 of roval DrE an Maswan Deo Lubangi CCXX R2 aeeouots Issi 2010412025 2010412025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Indepeiident Examiiier's Report Report to tha tru8t8è81 members of A Z COMMUNITIES INCLUSION On accounts for tha year ended 2025 Charlty no {If any) 1201412 Sel out on page• 1To2 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charlty I"Ih8 Trust") for the year ended 1510412025, Re•pon81bllltlo• and As the charty Irust8es of the Trust, you ar8 reswnsible for th& preparation ba818 of r•port of the accounts in accordance with the r8quir8m8nts of the Charlties Act 2011 {'Ihe Act.), I report In respe¢l of my examlnalbn of the Trust'8 accounts c8rrl8d out under 88cllon 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrylng out my èxamlnallon, I hav8 followed tho appllcab18 Directions given by the Chaflly Commission under secllon 14515)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no malgrlal matters have ome to my attenli¢)n lolher than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examlnalion which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. accounting r8cords were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with th8 accounting record8 I have no concerns and havè come across no oth8r matters In connection with the examination lo whlch attention should bè drawn In order to enable a proper understandlng ol the accounts to b8 reached. ' Please delete the words In lh8 bwk8ts If they do apply. Dale: 2010412025 Independent •xamlnarfs statement Slgn•d.' Name: John Smith Relevant profe$8lonal qUollfl¢atlon(81 or body {If any): B A Hws F.F.A Addr••8'. DIGITAL Wortd C9nlre 1 Lorry Plaza. The Quays M50 3UB IER Octobor 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo liighlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions arKI guidance for examiners). Glvfr here brlef detalls of any Items that the examlner wl8hes to dlscloso. I don't have any specific updatès lo report. as the association IA Z COMMUNITIES INCLUSION) is operating smoothly within legal boundarie$ and upholding charitable principles with respect. IER October 2018