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2025-04-04-accounts

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period

From: 5th April 2024 To: Period end date 4[th] April 2025

Charity name: The British Caribbean Doctors and Dentists Association Charity registration number: 1202368

Company number:

Objectives and activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document		 Para 1.17 The objectives of BCDD are:
(I) To advance and promote good health,
in particular, but not exclusively, among
those of Caribbean heritage/ethnicity
residing in the UK, by delivering health
education workshops and talks and by
disseminating literature.
(II) To promote equality and diversity in
medicine and dentistry by the elimination
of discrimination on the grounds of race,
advancing education and raising
awareness in equality and diversity, and
by conducting or commissioning
research on equality and diversity issues
and publishing the results to the public.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in particular,
the activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17
and 1.19		 Health Promotion workshops -
A combination of webinars and in person
seminars covering health topics which
are prevalent in the Black community
(e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure,
fibroids). These are free workshops
delivered by qualified doctors and
dentists who are experts within each
specific field and open to all in the Black
community. The aim is to increase health
literacy and empower the community to
take charge of their health.
Professional Development -
In order to increase representation of
Caribbean doctors and dentists in
leadership positions within the NHS and
improve overall career prospects, we
have curated a mentorship program for
our members and also delivered training
in leadership and management skills. We
have also launched a student volunteer
scheme for young people wishing to gain
experience in medicine or dentistry
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit		 Para 1.18 The above duties have been carried out
with regard to the commission’s public
benefit guidance.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to society
as a whole.		 Para 1.20 During the year ended April 2025, we
delivered activities aligned with our
charitable objectives to reduce health
inequalities and improve health
outcomes within Caribbean communities
in the UK. We provided culturally
competent health education through
community events, and public
engagement activities, addressing
conditions that disproportionately affect
Caribbean and wider Black populations.
Beneficiaries gained increased
awareness of health risks, symptoms,
and screening, contributing to earlier
presentation and improved engagement
with NHS services.
Our work in supporting future healthcare
professionals contributed to the long-
term public benefit of a more diverse and
representative workforce, which is
recognised as an important factor in
reducing health inequalities. Wider
benefits to society include improved
community trust in healthcare systems,
strengthened collaboration across health
and community organisations, and
increased awareness of health equity
issues at both community and
professional levels.
Fundraising and awareness-raising
activities during the period increased our
visibility and sustainability, enabling
reinvestment into community
programmes and future initiatives.
Importantly, BCDD continued to position
itself as a trusted voice in conversations
on health equity, representation, and
prevention, influencing both community
attitudes and professional discourse.
The Trustees confirm that the charity’s
activities during the year were carried out
for the public benefit in furtherance of its
charitable purposes.

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Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set

Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other

Financial review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period		 Para 1.21 At the end of the reporting period, the
charity remained in a stable financial
position. Income during the year was
generated primarily through fundraising
activities, donations, and events, and
was applied in furtherance of the
charity’s objectives. Expenditure was
carefully managed and focused on
delivering charitable activities and
maintaining effective governance and
administration.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Caribbean Doctors' and Dentists'
Association currently does not have a
reserves policy, due to our simplified
nature of operation.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 At the end of the reporting period, the
charity held unrestricted reserves, as set
out in the Statement of Financial
Position. The Trustees consider the level
of reserves to be appropriate to meet the
charity’s short-term obligations and to
support planned activities.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially
in deficit		 Para 1.24 nil
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern		 Para 1.23 The charity ended the period with
sufficient reserves to meet its short-term
obligations and to support planned
activities in the forthcoming year.

The Trustees consider the charity to be financially sustainable and appropriately positioned to continue delivering public benefit.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Principal sources of funding has been
from our fundraising gala and
membership fees.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, governance and management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document:
for example,trust deed,
memorandum and articles of
association etc		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
for example limited company,
unincorporated association,
CIO		 Para 1.25 Charity Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 New trustees are appointed by the Board
of Trustees in accordance with the
charity’s governing document. Selection
is based on skills, experience, and
alignment with the charity’s objectives,
and appointments are made through an
open and transparent process. No
external person or body has the right to
appoint Trustees.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other

Reference and administrative details

Charity name The British Caribbean Doctors and Dentists Association
Other name the charity uses BCDD
Registered charity number 1202368
Charity’s principal address 483 Green Lanes, London N13 4BS

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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15		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
StaceyBryan Chair BCDD Board
Rochelle Pierre April 2024 – March 2025 BCDD Board
Carlon Fitzpatrick BCDD Board

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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets The charity did not hold any funds as custodian trustee on

held in this capacity behalf of others during the year ended April 2025.

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors

Signature(s) Full name(s) Stacey Bryan Position (for example Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 1[st] February 2026

Charity Name No (if any) The British Caribbean Doctors' and Dentists' Association 1202368

Recei ts and a ments accounts p p y

CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 5th April 2024 4th April 2025

Section A Receipts and payments

to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
MembershipSubscription
450
Other TradingActivity
12,426
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,876
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 12,876
A3 Payments
Administrative Expenses
867
Other TradingActivity
10,768
Marketing
240
Unrestricted
funds
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).		 to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
MembershipSubscription
450
Other TradingActivity
12,426
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,876
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 12,876
A3 Payments
Administrative Expenses
867
Other TradingActivity
10,768
Marketing
240
Unrestricted
funds
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).		 to the nearest £
-
3,921
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,921
-
-
-
3,921
-
4,518
-
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £
450
16,347
-
-
-
-
-
-
16,797
-
-
-
16,797
867
15,286
240		 Last year
to the nearest £
6,286
348
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,634
-
-
6,634
Administrative Expenses 867 - - 867 840
Other TradingActivity 10,768 4,518 - 15,286 -
Marketing 240 - - 240 299

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Fundraisingcosts - - - - 1,462
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total 11,876 4,518 - 16,394 2,601
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
**Sub total ** - - - - -
**Total payments ** 11,876 4,518 - 16,394 2,601
**Net of receipts/(payments) ** 1,000 - 597 - 403 4,033
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 994 4,009 - 5,002 686
**Cash funds this year end ** 1,994 3,412 - 5,405 4,719

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Cash Accounts
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
994
-
994
Agreement Error
Unrestricted
funds		 to nearest £
3,412
-
-
3,412
OK
Restricted
funds		 to nearest £
Endowment
funds
-
-
-
-
OK

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B2 Other monetary assets

B3 Investment assets

B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

Details
Prepayments		 to nearest £
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted
funds		 to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
funds		 to nearest £
Endowment
funds
Prepayments 1,000 - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-		 Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

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B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

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Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
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-
-
-
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Signature Print Name Date of
approval
StaceyBryan 2/1/2025

02/01/2026

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CC16b Receipts and Payments Accounts Introductory Notes

02/01/2026

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