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2025-07-31-accounts

Registered number 1211644

Embrace Outreach

Report and Accounts

31 July 2025

Embrace Outreach

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Trustees Queensley Ojo Patience Iyamu Favour Evwerhamre Charity Number 1211644 Registered Office 12 Hamilton Gardens, Wolverhampton WV10 8AX Accountants PAUL VICTORIA & CO 2ND FLOOR 134 SOUTH STREET ROMFORD ESSEX RM1 1TE

Trustees' Annual Report: Embrace Outreach

Reporting Period 10 January 2025 to 31 July 2025

1. Introduction

The Trustees of Embrace Outreach are pleased to present the charity’s first Annual Report as a registered CIO. This inaugural year has been one of establishing foundations, clarifying our identity, and positioning the organisation for meaningful impact and sustainable growth. Throughout this period, our core objective has remained unchanged: to relieve the needs of parents and carers of children with SEND, and to support individuals living with disabilities .

2. Governance and Meetings

Trustees have held regular meetings to review progress, discuss project plans, and shape strategic direction. These meetings have focused on:

The Trustees remain committed to ensuring that Embrace Outreach operates with transparency, accountability, and compassion.

3. Activities and Achievements

3.1 Local Engagement and Development

During this period, Embrace Outreach has:

3.2 Grant Applications

A major focus this year has been securing funding to establish a

Wolverhampton-based foodbank tailored to the needs of:

Grant applications have been submitted to several funding bodies, including the National Lottery Community Fund . We remain hopeful as we await the outcomes of these applications.

3.3 International Outreach

Embrace Outreach has continued its commitment to supporting families facing poverty and disability internationally.

Key achievements include:

o Same Care Indigent Foundation, Kaduna

o Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lugbe

These donations have provided practical relief to both adults and children experiencing hardship in Nigeria.

4. Future Plans

The Trustees are committed to expanding the charity’s reach and deepening its impact. Our priorities for the coming year include:

This year has been our “ground-tilling” season, laying foundations, building relationships, and preparing for greater impact. We look forward to launching new projects and fostering effective collaborations in the year ahead.

5. Statement of Thanks

The Trustees extend heartfelt gratitude to:

Your generosity and encouragement have strengthened our ability to serve families in need.

APPROVAL

This report was approved by the board of trustees for Embrace Outreach.

Queensley Ojo

On behalf of the Trustees of Embrace Outreach CIO

5 May 2026

Embrace Outreach

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the year ending 31 July 2025

Income & Expenditure Account

Note
Incoming Resources
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income
3
Activities for generating funds
4
Total incoming resources
Resources Expended
Cost of generating voluntary income
Charitable activities
5
Governance Cost
6
Total resources expended
Net incoming resources /
(resources expended) before
transfers
Transfers between Funds
Net movement of funds in year
Net income / expenditure
for the year
Total Funds brought forward
Total Funds at 31 July 2025
11		 Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
-
850
850
-
-
-
-
850
850
-
-
-
-
788
788
-
-
-
-
788
788
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
62
62
-
62
62
-
-
-
-
62
62

Embrace Outreach

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2025

2025
Note £ £
Fixed Assets
Land & Building 8 - -
Current Assets
Cash at Bank and in Hand 9 62 62
62
Creditors:Amounts falling due
within one year 10 - -
Net Current Assets 62
Net Assets 62
Charity Funds
Restricted Funds 11 -
Unrestricted Funds 11 62
62

Embrace Outreach

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 July 2025

Note 1 Basis of preparation

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014

1.2 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note { 1.1 }.

Note 2 Accounting policies

2.1 INCOME

Recognition of These are included in the Statement of Financial
income Activities (SoFA) when:
• the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
· it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
• the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless
required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
donations criteria are met.
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent
Legacies Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been
grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate
and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have
been met.
Government
grants		 The charity has received government grants in the reporting period
Tax reclaims
on donations
and gifts		 Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor.
Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is
treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms
of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Contractual
income and This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or
performance services or met the performance related conditions.
related grants
Donated Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be
goods exchanged) unless impractical to do so.
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the
fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the
reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at
the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution.

Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'Income from other trading activities' with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading activities' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading activities'.

Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable.

Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.

Donated Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the services and gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably. facilities y g with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.

Support costs The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs. The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in Volunteer help the trustees’ annual report.

Income from interest, This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be royalties and measured reliably. dividends

Income from Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations and membership Legacies. subscriptions

Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities.

Settlement of Insurance claims are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria insurance are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP) and are included as an item of other income in the claims SoFA.

Investment This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and any gains and gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year. losses

2.2 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

Liability Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive recognition obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Governance Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. and support Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its costs compliance with regulation and good practice.

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Grants with Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of performance service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the conditions recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.

Grants payable Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to without realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be performance recognised. conditions

Redundancy
cost		 The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
Deferred
income		 No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
Creditors The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade
discounts
Provisions for
liabilities		 A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently
measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the
reporting date
Basic financial
instruments		 The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per
paragraph 10.7 FRS 102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs
11.17 to 11.19, FRS 102 SORP.
2.3 ASSETS
Tangible fixed These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least
assets for use They are valued at cost.
by charity
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 7.
Intangible fixed
The charity has intangible fixed assets, that is, non-monetary assets that do not have
assets physical substance but are identifiable and are controlled by the charity through custody or
legal rights. The amortisation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 15
They are valued at cost.
Investments Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued
at initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year end. The
same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be measured
reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment.
Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a
maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investments
Stocks and Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net
work in realisable value.
progress
Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable
value based on the service potential provided by items of stock.
Work in progress is valued at cost less any foreseeable loss that is likely to occur on the
contract.
Debtors Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at
settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity.
Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be
received.

3 Voluntary Income

Donation
Grants
Activities for generating funds
Rent & hall hire
Charitable Activities		 Restricted
Funds
2025
£
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
-
-
-		 Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
850
-
850
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
-
-
-		 Total
Funds
2025
£
850
-
850
Total
Funds
2025
£
-
-
-

4 Activities for generating funds

5 Analysis of charitable expenditure

Accountancy fees
Printing and Postage
Internet/Phone
Bank Charges
Equipment Costs
Insurance
Legal fees
Professional fees
Software
Consultancy Fee
Rent & Rates
Volunteers
Charitable Activities
Utility
Other		 Direct
Charitable
Activities
£
-
-
-
5
-
-
-
43
-
-
-
-
740
-
-
788		 2025
Total
£
-
-
-
5
-
-
-
43
-
-
-
-
740
-
-
788

6 Net Incoming / (outgoing) resources

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This is stated after charging:
2025
£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets -
Accountant's remuneration -
-
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7 Taxation

The organisation is a registered charity and no provision is considered necessary for taxation.

9 Current Assests 2025 £ Prepayments - Cash in Hand & Bank 62 62

10[Creditors: ][(Falling due within one year)]

Creditors:(Falling due within one year)
Loan for the property
Accruals
Loan - others		 2025
£
-
-
-
-

11 Statement of funds

Statement of funds
Brought Incoming Resources Carried
Forward Resources Expended Forward
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds - 850 788 62
Restricted Funds
Fund Raising - - - -
Other - - - -
Total Funds - 850 788 62