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 Cul￿Tal 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 concl￿810ns.
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