WORCESTER MELA Charity number: 1206966 ACCOUNTS PREPARED 8Y'. LLOYO & SMITH ACCOLJNTANTS 36 Hamngton Road. WORCESTER CHARITY ACCOUNTS For the Year Ended 31 August 2024
CONTENTS l. Trustees, Annual Report 2. Statement of Financial Activities 3. Balance Sheet 4. Notes to the Financial Statements 5. Independent Examiner's Report 6. Declaration & Signatures
Objectives and Activities The Worcester Mela exisis - Promote hamiony ainong diverse commuThiiies ihrough South Asian arts, music, dance, and hcritage. ThL fcslival scrvcs as a platfomi to showcasL div¢r5c cuINral expressions and fosier mutual und¢rslartding becwttn different communities. Provide ¢ducational oppominitics relaicd io South As'iaii culture. history9 and Iradiiions by organizing w'ork5hups. interactive scssions. and school ouiredLh pro8ranimes. These <icliviiies help cducai¢ pcople aboui the rich herii(IgL uf Souih Asian communities and their Lontributions to British society. 11051 th¢ dnnu<il Worcester Mcla Festival and relaied cultufiil evcnls. creating an inclusiv¢ space for people from all baLkgrounds io come togetheT aT]d celebrdte diversity. The eveni features li¥'e perlom]ances. culinary experiences, tr&ditioii&l arts and crafts. and a range of family-friendly activiiics. Docuinent ai)d preserve the conlribulioiis ol Worcestershire's Souih Asian communities by maintaining an archii'e of past Mela evcnis, recording oral hisrories, and collaborating wilh local heriiage in%liluuons. The chariiy alin4 lo eniiure thai Ihe legacy and Luliural impacl of South Asian communitics in the region are recognised and celebrated for fuwre g¢n¢raiions. The Worcester Mela exisis in: Promotc hamiony among divcr%¢ cummuniiiLs through South Asian arts and heritage. ProvidL LduLaiioniil opporliiniti¥S la1¢d to South AsiJn culiurc. Host th¢ annual WL)rcester Mela Fesilval and relaTed CulTal evevJl&. DoLumenl and preselve ihe coniribuiions of Worceslershire's South Asian communiiies.
TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT Charity Information Charity Name: Worcester Mela Chariti. Numb¢r: 1206966 Reglstered Address: 125 ViLtoria Avenue. Worccslcr. WR5 IEE I¥7 Strncture: Charilable Incorporated Organi[loll (CIO) Date of Reglstratlon: 9 Fcbruary 2024 Regulatory Oversight: Charily Commission for England and V4ales Webslte; htt s:l/worc¢stennela.or Bankers.. Lloyils Bank. 4 The Cro&$. the Avenue. V40rcesler. WRI 3PY Ind¢pendLnt Examiner.. LLOYD & SMITH ACCOUNTANTS 36 Harrington Road, Worcester, WR2 5HD Trustees Trustee Name Role Oate of Appolntment Abdul Riaz Chair 10 October 2023 Jason Jone5 Truslee 05 November 2024 Romana Ali Twustee 23 August 2024 Kay Bruton Trustee 24 Ivne 2024 Gemma Helen Dhami Trustee 24 lune 2024 Jabran Khalid Trustee 10 October 2023
Achievements and Performance Succe%sfully organised the W"orce5ter Mela Festival. atiended by over 5,QOO people, fcattiring a diverse range of perfonnances. food stalls. and cultural exhibitions. This has significanily enbanced community cohesion and culDJral app[latiOn. Del1.ered IO+ cultur41 workshops and performanees. including traditional music and dance worktshup5, slOI)Ilelling sc55ions, and hand5'_on 4irL% and Lrafts activities for children and <idults. ThesL iniiiaui'¢s have increased public engagement and education about South Asian culture. Secured critical grant funding io sustain ongoing aciivities and outreach. ThLse thnds have ¢nabled ihe charity to pldn futur¢ ¢v¢nt5. expand its reach within the local ommunily, and invest in markciing and operatiunal improvements to enhance the overall expcricnce of the Worcester Mela Fes(ival. Strcn8thcncd partnership.s wilh local busin¢ss¢s, schuols, and Lommuniry groups, tostering lon¥-tLYm collaborations thai will support the Lhariry's missioll of proiiloting uliural ditrersily and inclusion. Increased public awareness through stralegic markcling campaigns, local media coverage, and Social media en¥a8ement, leading to higher attendance and participation in Mela evcnLS. Enhanc¢d volunieer engagement. w'iih a gro.Ing n¢N'o of dediLaied volunteers who conlribulc to ¢v¢ni planning, lo¥istlLS, and outreach activitie5, cnsuring the sustainability and 5UCCC5s of Woreester Mela's initiatives. Secured critlLal grant funding to 5UStain on¥oing activities and outreach. Worked with other NPO organisaiions acr055 the country to develop skills and share learning.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended 31 August 2024 Income 20241£) Grants and Subsidies 35,700 Sales 385 ubcontractor Refund 240 Total In¢ome 36.325 Expenditure 120241£ Imalerials .104 Subcontractor Costs Insurance 392 Prlntin8 & Stationery 259 Subscriptions Professional Fees 28,927 Hire & Lea51nB 6,369 Total Exwndltur• N•t Surplusl{Deflcltl 12.4541 The charily recorded a net defl¢it of £2.454. rcflccling incrcascd professional fees and operational costs.
BALANCE SHEET As at 31 August 2024 Fixed Assets 20241£) Equipment Total Fixed Assets Current Assets 2024 {£1 Bank Balance 63,446 49 atal Current Assets 63,446.49 Llabllltles 20241£) Creditor5 1,200.00 rrolal Uabllltles I,zoo.00 Funds 20241£) Restrirted Funds S8,0. Unrestricted Funds S,446.49 Capital Introduced 2,454.00 Total Funds 62,246.49 Thcs¢ financial s¢atemen15 wcre approi.ed by the truslccs on 14 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by.. Slgned: (Chair) Date: 20 If
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies The linancial Sthternen have been prepared in accordance wilh: Charltles SORP (FRS 102) UK Generall) A¢¢epted Aecountlng Pracllce (GAAP) Flnanelal Reporting Sfandgrd 102 (FRS 102)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I have examined thc accounts of Worcesier Mela for ihe year ended 31 August 2024. which otnpnsc the Statemeni of Financial Aciiviiiu. Ihe Balance Sheet, and related notes lo the rinancial statemen1%. Th¢ financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convLniion and in a¢cordav]cc wilh Eh¥ Charities SORP {FRS 102) and applicable UK accouniing sl£indards. R¢%peLlive Responsibililies of the Trustces and the Independeni Examiner.. The trnstees arc responsible for ensuring Ihat Ihe charity. mdiTJlains proper accounling rccords and for preparing financial siat¢m¢nts that comply wilh applicable law and regulations. li is my rLsponsibility Èo ¢xaTninc the financial records and 4taicni¢nts and to Tcwri whLih¢r. in my opinion, proper accounting record% have bc¢n k¢pi and whcthcr the financial stalemcnts agrcc with thos¢ r¢¢ords. SLOPC and Basis of IhL Exainina(ioi)'. I hai'e conducl¥J mv examinalion in dLcordance with the applicable guidLlin¢s issued by the Chariry Commission for England and Wales. My examinmtlon includ¢% a Teview or Ilie accouniing recurds kept by the cl)drity and a comparison of Ihe tinancial staiements presenied with those recor(Lg. li also includes ¢onsidcralion of any unu%11411 iiems or disclnsures in (he financial statcment5 and .sccking cxplanati()1i4 from ihe IruslLLS concerning any 4uch matters. My work hi15 bL'Ln carried out Ii) thL cxicni n¢¢cssary to provide a reaionable basis tor my concl810ns. Indcpcndcnl F.xaminer's Siaiement- In connection with my examination, no material matters have come lo rny allcnlion which give me cause lo bcli¢v¢ that, in any maicrial rcspccl-. I. ThL accounting records w¢rL' not kept in a¢¢ordancL with applicable legiqlation. or 2. The tinancial stalemcnts do not accord with the accountin&? records and comply with the Charilics SORP (l*liS 102). H4ving r'leWed ihL financial records and stilteTncnts. l am satisfied that thcy give a tnJe uiid fair view of the financial position of Worcester Mela at 31 August 2024 and its incoming resources and application ot resource5 for the year ihen ended. Dale= 17 March 2025 Based on the financial records provided. I conlim) that the aLLuunls are accurate and Lomply wilh applicable financial r¢porting standards. Signed: Mr Nohrnan Aziz Lloyd & Smith Accouniant5 36 Harrington Road, Worcesier, WR2 5HD Signatur•: Em¥ll: chair@worcestemiela.or&uk