Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture
Charity Incorporated Organisation (C.I.O)
Financial Statements
For the period ended
31[st] March 2025
Registered Charity No: 1205385
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Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture
Period Ended 31[st] March 2025
Registered Address:
33A Kimberley Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5EX
Operational Address:
207 Gladbeck Way Enfield EN2 7EW
Trustees/Committee Members:
Borislav Nicolov James Anthony Beckles Sabina Emilova Vankova Vasil Hristov Hristov
Chief Executive Officer:
Nishan Dzhingozyan, CEO
Governing document
The organisation is operated under the rules of its constitution.
Independent Examiner and Accountant:
TACTS Accountant Chartered Certified Accountant 61 Fountains Crescent. London, N14 6BD 1202
Bank:
NatWest Bank
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Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
FOR PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Pages
- 4-9. Trustees Report
10. Independent Examiners Report
11. Statement of Financial Activities
12. Balance Sheet
13-14. Notes to the Accounts
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Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture
Period Ended 31[st] March 2025
Annual Report
The committee are please to present the financial report for the period ended 31[st] March 2025, the first accounting period of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Structure, Governance and management
Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture is a charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission and governed by its constitution, dated 24[th] October 2023.
If the CIO is wound up, the members of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities.
The affairs of the charity are managed on a day-to-day basis by the trustees, who may exercise all the powers of the CIO.
The trustees of served during the year are shown on page 2 of this report.
Appointment of Trustees
In accordance with the terms of the constitution, there must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below the minimum, the remaining trustees can act only to call a meeting of the trustees or appoint a new trustee.
The charity trustees may not appoint any charity trustee if as a result the number of charity trustees would exceed the maximum.
Each new trustee is given a copy of the constitution and the latest trustees’ annual report and accounts, on or before appointment.
Charitable Objects
HE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AMONG PEOPLE WHO ARE [MIGRANTS FROM SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES OF EASTERN EUROPE INCLUDING GYPSY ROMA AND TRAVELLER COMMUNITIES] WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POSITION, BY: - WORKING WITH LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO OFFER FREE DROP IN ADVICE SERVICES - RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS OF SUCH COMMUNITIES - PROMOTING BULGARIAN, BULGARIAN ROMA AND EASTERN EUROPEAN CULTURE THROUGH HOSTING EVENTS BASED ON TRADITIONAL ART FORMS AND HERITAGE DISPLAYS.
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Activities and Achievements
The Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture was set up to support the Bulgarian and Bulgarian GRT community in Enfield.
According to the latest data from the Home Office, more than 27 000 Enfield residents from a Bulgarian background submitted their applications to the EUSS.
This makes Enfield home to one of the biggest Bulgarian communities in the UK. The main aims of our organisation are:
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Providing free and independent advice to vulnerable Bulgarians, members of the GRT community and Eastern Europeans
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Advocacy for change in practice and policy
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Improved access to services in the UK
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Stimulate communication and ethnic-cultural dialogue for mutual understanding
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Overcome prejudices and promoting tolerance as a norm in the relations between different ethnic groups in the United Kingdom
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Running racial equity research and advocacy projects
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Capacity-building the Eastern European communities in the UK through training, mentoring, and participation.
Successfully delivered projects
Over the last 2 years we have received grants from the following funders:
• National Lottery Community Fund.
Name of the project: Bulgarian GRT community integration and social inclusion project
Aim of the project:
The project was supporting the most vulnerable members of the Bulgarian and Bulgarian GRT community in Enfield and Haringey by providing immigration advice in English, Bulgarian, and Romanesc.
We delivered outreach sessions with the support of partner organisations, including a network of schools and churches.
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The aim of the programme was to raise awareness of the EU Settlement Scheme, build trust and equip our service users with the set of skills to be able to prove and maintain their new immigration status and access services available to them in the UK. The sessions were delivered by bilingual registered immigration advisers Level 1.
The project was delivered with the support of different stakeholders, including Bulgarian newspapers and media in London, which were advertising the sessions.
• Trusted Voices Enfield Grants Programme
Aim of the project: To identify residents who are not registered with a GP, help them to get registered, facilitate easier access to services provided by the NHS, break down barriers and signpost our service users to relevant health professionals. For the length of the programme, we delivered eighty drop-in sessions in English, Bulgarian, and Romanesc at various locations in Enfield.
• NCL Targeted Lung Health Checks Campaign
Aim of the project: Display and distribute materials for the duration of the campaign, through a range of channels and approaches. Disseminate messages and materials to other organisations, deliver brief interventions, raise awareness and encourage people to attend a Targeted Lung Health Checks in North Central London. The campaign was delivered on behalf of NCL Cancer Alliance, Clinical Commissioning Group and Public Health Teams by Claremont Communications Ltd.
• GLA Social Innovation Committee
Aim of the project: Participation of Nishan Dzhingozyan, CEO of Bulgarian Centre of Social Integration and Culture, in the work of the committee
• GLA Voter ID Awareness Campaign Grants. Reference number: 2671 (Phase 1)
Name of the project: GLA Voter ID Awareness Campaign Communications Plan
Aim of the project: To raise awareness of the changes in the Election Law. Increase understanding among Londoners from under-registered and underrepresented communities about the changes to their civic and democratic rights. Ensure all eligible Londoners have a suitable form of photo identification to vote in the May 2024 elections.
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• GLA Voter ID Awareness Campaign Grants. Reference number: 2671 (Phase 2)
Aim of the project: To raise awareness of the changes in the Election Law. Increase understanding among Londoners from under-registered and underrepresented communities about the changes to their civic and democratic rights. Ensure all eligible Londoners have a suitable form of photo identification to vote in the May 2024 elections.
• Start Well Engagement, NHS North Central London ICB
Aim of the project: Participation of the work of the NHS North Central London ICB, collecting demographic data, and providing expert advice
• Research Engagement Network
Aim of the project: Organising a Bulgarian Fair in Enfield
• Roma Support Group on behalf of Office for National Statistics
Aim of the project: Participation of the research
• Edmonton Community Partnership
Aim of the project: Organising Day of Bulgarian Culture 2025
The grant covered catering for 250 guests, performers fees, transport, and DJ equipment.
• Haringey Health Champions, Department of Adults & Health, Public Health, Haringey Council
Aim of the project: To improve delivery of health protection services, including but not limited to immunisations, cancer prevention and screening, infectious disease outbreaks in Haringey and reduce inequalities in uptake of these services amongst groups with lower uptake and/or high barriers to access.
Reserves policy and going concern
The Board has assessed the charity’s requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation. As a result, the Board has approved a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed, should be held in reserve and maintained at a level which ensures that Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture ’s core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. The target reserve amount represents at least 6 months’ (26 weeks) expenditure and will be reviewed annually.
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Risk management
The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
● an annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the charity undertakes.
● the establishment of policies, systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the annual review; and
- the implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.
The Trustees constantly review risks relevant to the charity. Any risks identified are reported to the Trustees and decisions made on how to minimise risk.
Trustees and their responsibilities
Charity trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of a charity. They may be known as trustees, directors, board members, governors or committee members. The principles and main duties are the same in all cases.
Trustees have, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a charity, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and meeting the needs for which it has been set up.
Our volunteers
Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture is very involved in the community and relies on voluntary help. Around 5 volunteers assisted with our on-going activities. We wish to thank our volunteers for their loyal support and contribution.
Future plan
The charity has now been operational. The charity is planning to recruit more trustees to strengthen governance. We will continue to apply for funding to sustain the organisation activities.
Signed on behalf of all members,
Nishan Dzhingozyan, CEO
Date: 12/06/2025
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 10 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
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Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 12/06/2025
Tacts Accountant
Chartered Certified Accountant
TACTS Accountant, 61 Fountains Crescent, London, N14 6BD
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| INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE PERIOD ENDING | 31ST MARCH | 2025 | ||||||||
| INCOMING RESOURCES Income from Donation & contributions Income from Charitable activities: Haringey Council Claremont Communication Enfield Voluntary Action- Trusted Voice Edmonton Community Partnership NHS North Central London Roma Support The National Lottery Community Fund GLA Social Innovation TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOUCES EXPENDED Charitable Expenditure Sessional Workers & Staff Cost Activities and Materials Volunteer Expenses Publicity, Posters and Marketing Professional fees IT Equipment and Expenses General Administration costs TOTAL RESOUCES EXPENDED Net Incoming/Outgoing resources FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 385 - 93 478 (478) |
Restricted Funds £ - 6,332 2,000 4,499 12,049 1,000 - - - 25,880 18,699 7,778 308 - - - - 26,784 (905) |
Funds 2025 £ - 6,332 2,000 4,499 12,049 1,000 - - - |
Funds 2024 £ 500 - 2,000 - 20,013 - 705 10,000 550 |
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| 25,880 | 33,768 | |||||||||
| 18,699 7,778 308 - 385 - 93 |
27,527 9,253 - 1,739 - 655 400 |
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| 27,262 | 39,574 | |||||||||
| (1,383) | (5,806) | |||||||||
| 500 | 905 | 1,405 | 7,211 | |||||||
| 22 | - | 22 | 1,405 |
There were no recognised gains or losses for the above period other than those shown in the statement of financial activities for the above financial year. All incoming resources and resources expended are derived from continuing activities.
(Notes form part of the account)
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BULGARIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND CULTURE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 | |||
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| Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets Current Assets: Cash at Bank and In Hand Current Liabilities: Creditors: Amount falling due within one year: Accruals and Creditors (6) Net Assets As Represented By Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund (5) Total Funds |
£ 2025 - 407 385 |
£ 2024 - 1,405 - |
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| 22 | 1,405 | ||
| 22 - |
500 905 |
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| 22 | 1,405 |
The accounts were approved by the Committee Members on 12/06/2025 and signed on their behalf by: -
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(Trustee)
James A Beckles
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Bulgarian Centre for Social Integration and Culture Period Ended 31[st] March 2025
Notes to the accounts
1. Accounting Basis
These accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have also been prepared and modified to include the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2008).
2. Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Income and Expenditure when the company is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
3. Resource Expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been included under expenses categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities.
4 . Tangible fixed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost, of all fixed assets over their expected useful life.
In this financial year there were no fixed asset to capitalise.
5. Analysis of Restricted Fund
| Haringey Council Claremont Communication Enfield Voluntary Action Edmonton Community Partnership NHS North Central London The National Lottery Community Fund |
Balance at 1st April 2024 Incoming resources Outgoing resources Balance at 31st March 2025 £ £ £ £ - 6,332 6,332 - - 2,000 2,000 - - 4,499 4,499 - - 12,049 12,049 - - 1,000 1,000 - 905 - 905 - |
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| 905 25,880 26,785 - |
Purpose of Restricted Fund:
Haringey Council : Health, Information and Advice. Claremont Communication: Health Information and Advice Enfield Voluntary Action: Trusted Voice to raise awareness in Health & Wellbeing. Edmonton Community Partnership: Raise awareness, improve integration & inclusion. NHS North Central London : Health and Wellbeing
The National Lottery Community Fund: Immigration information and advice
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6 . CREDITORS (ACCRUALS)
| .CREDITORS (ACCRUALS) | ||
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| Professional Fees | 2025 £ 385 385 |
2024 £ - |
| - |
7. The organisation has no debtors
8. Support and Governance cost
| Administration Cost Professional fees |
General Support, £ 93 - 93 |
Governance, £ - 385 385 |
Total, £ 93 385 |
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| 478 |
9. Staff and Sessional Workers
No staff on payroll
Total Sessional Workers/ Self Employed were 5.
Trustees are not remunerated.
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