REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 01983362 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 293588
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
FOR
NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 to 9 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 10 to 11 |
NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
01983362 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
293588
Registered office
627-633 Barking Road London E13 9EZ
Trustees
V JOHN A GRAZETTE N HOLLIGAN N HALL J FOSTER R HOPE V BROWN D CLARK
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 29 December 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
V JOHN - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Newham African Caribbean Centre ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
E H TURKSON ACMA Hesse Armah Accountants 456 High Road Leyton London E10 6QE
Date: 29 DECEMBER 2023
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| 2023 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Charitable 148,617 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable 122,983 NET INCOME 25,634 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 28,347 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 53,981 |
2022 Total funds £ 123,914 103,660 20,254 8,093 28,347 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2023
| 2023 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 5 3,475 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 89,261 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 6 (38,755) NET CURRENT ASSETS 50,506 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 53,981 NET ASSETS 53,981 FUNDS 7 Unrestricted funds 53,981 TOTAL FUNDS 53,981 |
2022 Total funds £ 3,996 75,285 (50,934) 24,351 28,347 28,347 28,347 28,347 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 December 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
V JOHN - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
| Improvements to property | - 10% on reducing balance |
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| Plant and machinery | - 20% on reducing balance |
| Fixtures and fittings | - 20% on reducing balance |
| Computer equipment | - 20% on reducing balance |
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 521 | 613 |
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022.
4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | |
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| fund | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Charitable activities | |
| Charitable | 123,914 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |
| Charitable activities | |
| Charitable | 103,660 |
| NET INCOME | 20,254 |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |
| Total funds brought forward | 8,093 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 28,347 |
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Improvements Fixtures to Plant and and Computer property machinery fittings equipment £ £ £ £ COST At 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 13,431 1,311 40,902 3,534 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2022 10,652 791 40,801 2,938 Charge for year 278 104 20 119 At 31 March 2023 10,930 895 40,821 3,057 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2023 2,501 416 81 477 At 31 March 2022 2,779 520 101 596 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 £ Social security and other taxes 36,255 Accrued expenses 2,500 38,755 |
Totals £ 59,178 55,182 521 55,703 3,475 3,996 2022 £ 48,934 2,000 50,934 |
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7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.22 £ 28,347 28,347 Incoming resources £ 148,617 148,617 |
Net movement At in funds 31.3.23 £ £ 25,634 53,981 25,634 53,981 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (122,983) 25,634 (122,983) 25,634 |
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| At 1.4.21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 8,093 TOTAL FUNDS 8,093 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 123,914 TOTAL FUNDS 123,914 |
Net movement At in funds 31.3.22 £ £ 20,254 28,347 20,254 28,347 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (103,660) 20,254 (103,660) 20,254 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net | |||
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| movement | At | ||
| At 1.4.21 | in funds | 31.3.23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 8,093 | 45,888 | 53,981 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 8,093 | 45,888 | 53,981 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 272,531 272,531 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (226,643) 45,888 (226,643) 45,888 |
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2023.
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Charitable activities Lettings Sundry Income LB of Newham LB of Tower Hamlet LBN-Adult Service HMRC-Furlough Grants Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Wages Social security Pensions Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Sundries SBN-Expenses Repairs Cleaning & Hygiene Professional Fees Staff Travel Volunteers Expenses Health and Safety Photocopier Expenses Anniversary and Events 50+ Friendly Group Expenses Support costs Finance Bank charges Governance costs Accountancy Improvements to property Plant and machinery Carried forward |
2023 £ 93,266 - - 45,384 9,967 - 148,617 148,617 77,068 2,368 2,785 3,885 1,884 7,735 875 402 - - 6,500 1,989 1,201 1,434 262 2,092 2,211 1,273 5,165 259 119,388 1,574 1,500 278 104 1,882 |
2022 £ 65,816 10,029 3,824 20,680 - 23,565 123,914 123,914 72,858 844 2,831 3,510 992 4,611 1,225 109 1,707 120 - 445 1,975 3,817 252 1,093 - - 4,619 65 101,073 774 1,200 309 130 1,639 |
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NEWHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CENTRE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Governance costs Brought forward Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment Total resources expended Net income |
2023 £ 1,882 20 119 2,021 122,983 25,634 |
2022 £ 1,639 25 149 1,813 103,660 20,254 |
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