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2021-09-30-accounts

BIRMINGHAM ETHNIC EDUCATION & ADVISORY SERVICE 1st Floor, Lozells Methodist Community Centre, 163 Gerrard Street, Lozells, Birmingham. B19 2AH

Telephone 0121 716 6206 Email: info@beeas.org

BEEAS Trustees’ Annual Report 2020-2021

Background

The Birmingham Ethnic Education and Advisory Service (BEEAS) is a Charitable Trust founded in 1984 by a small group of benefactors from the community. The organisation has, as its principal aims, the education and training of adults (that is all those beyond statutory school age) who wish to participate in its services which are free of charge.

Aims and Purposes

The advancement of education among the communities in Birmingham and the West Midlands by way of teaching the English language, health education, or in any such other ways as the Trustees’ shall determine, either directly or by way of sponsoring self-help groups among the communities concerned.

Supporting the needs of the community by the provision of an advice and information service, having regard within those communities to the lack of knowledge of the English language and the lack of means of obtaining such advice and the information from their own resources.

Providing or sponsoring the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time activities in order to benefit those among the communities who have the need for such facilities regardless of their social and economic circumstances.

The Trust shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion.

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Our Trustees

Dr Lynne P. Morris CBE Mrs Penelope J. Venables Mrs Judith M. Taylor Mrs Naila Tabassam Mrs Jean E. Powell

Mr Edobhiye A. Oaikhinan

Dr A.J. Nasir Awan MBE DL

Miss Nazanin R. Khaneghah

Our Trustees’ positions are advertised through our Community Networks, Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) and our website.

Activities, Performance and Achievements of 2020- 2021

BEEAS has had a difficult couple of years due to the Government Covid 19 lockdown in March 2020. Despite this it has continued to maintain strong partnerships with the funders and partners. All teaching was delivered online from March 2020 to July 2020. We returned to face to face teaching in September 2020 but went into lockdown in January 2021 until May 2021and back to face to face delivery from May 2021 until July 2021. This change has been very challenging for both learners and tutors. However, our learner numbers for 2020/21 remained strong at 221 learners. The achievement rate of 90.6% increased from last year’s figure by 0.1%. There were no teacher assessed grades this year, and all achievements were undertaken by exams and portfolio assessed.

Our facilities and resources remain good as we have invested in IT equipment and staff training. However, our venues are much reduced due to Covid 19, and this will impact negatively on our learner numbers and finances in the coming year.

BEEAS learners continue to be offered impartial information and advice and signposted accordingly and this service was assessed and verified by Matrix the awarding body for this area of our work in February 2020. BEEAS will be assessed by Investors in People in January 2022. BEEAS was nominated for the Queen's Award in May 2021 however we were not successful for this award. Partners have continued to report that they have positive relationships with BEEAS and that we are professional to work with, and that they admire our values and principles.

We continue to deliver the following courses: Life & Living Skills, ESOL Skills for Life,

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Functional Skills Maths and this year we are delivering Functional Skills English for the first time and have added a Digital Skills qualification this year. Currently all our work is Entry 3 and below.

BEEAS has again been awarded a contract by Birmingham City Council to provide ESOL classes for refugees who have arrived in Birmingham through the Vulnerable Syrians Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS); this contract ends in September 2022. The purpose of this project is to provide ESOL at all levels to Syrian refugee arrivals , a family learning holiday programme, Initial Advice and Guidance and signposting We also provide the opportunity for suitable candidates for mentoring, volunteering and employment.

Learners are signposted to either the BEEAS main programme or to suitable providers to ensure their needs are met most appropriately. BEEAS works closely with Refugee Action, Spring Housing, MiFriendly Cities, Restore, Citizens UK, Birmingham Migration Forum, Birmingham Adult Education and Birmingham City Council to deliver this project.

Our Syrian family holiday classes supporting speaking and listening are now funded by Birmingham City Council directly, whereas in 2016, 2017 and 2018 we received funding from Refugee Action to do this work. In 2020-2021 we delivered a flexible feeder ESOL course to 32 Syrian learners. On the Syrian holiday programme, we worked with 39 adults and 40 children.

Our learner feedback has indicated that BEEAS has helped to develop their personal and workrelated skills such as team working and problem-solving, which prepares them well for employment, career aims and personal goals. Adult learners, who are parents, report being more confident in supporting their children in their education, as well as being more self-assured to participate more widely within their local communities as a result of their increased confidence in spoken and written English.

Leadership and direction of the service remains strong with a pro-active Trustee Board; organisation structure which is carefully planned, enabling a professional interface with partner organisations, yet an informal and very welcoming environment for staff and learners. Lynne Morris has been Chair of BEEAS since June 2019 and is supported by seven very dedicated Trustees.

The behaviours and values demonstrated by staff are recognised and valued by clients and partners, BEEAS has received very positive comments from clients, staff and partners who confirm that it is effective and consistent across all external and internal relationships and at all levels.

Collaboration with partners is strong, staff not only management, have taken the time to

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understand partner capability and objectives and to communicate their own; this leads to a highly collaborative network of partners; there are many examples of how this benefits the community, such as increased signposting and referrals between organisations, and the use of venues in the community from which support is delivered. The relationship with key partner Joseph Chamberlain College (JCC) is worthy of particular mention, this has yielded access not only to funding, but also to information and resources that are tailored and distributed to learners, along with training and development opportunities for staff. The relationship with JCC remains strong and BEEAS has reduced the level of work slightly for 2021-2022 to help the BEEAS team consolidate after 2 years of COVID pressures.

Resources are well managed, and the organisation is able to offer a highly flexible and responsive service. Venues are sourced from a wide range of community locations, and clients and staff say they are well managed and that their courses and meetings run smoothly.

Staff are working on a flexible basis but enjoy a strong sense of belonging, however it has been noticed that since Covid 19 in March 2020 staff have struggled with the new way of delivery and the impact of Covid on learners and staff. They attribute this in part to the communications across their different working hours, locations and also as some are isolated and working from home.

As BEEAS continues to grow it has been recognised by the Trustees that a review of the organisational structure will be needed with the need to appoint more permanent staff. A Curriculum and Quality manager was appointed in July 2019 along with a Part-Time Finance Assistant. Permanent tutor appointments and an administration/office manager were approved by Trustees for appointment in March 2020 but due to Covid this has been put on hold and will be reviewed in 2022.

Our partners in 2020-2021 were Joseph Chamberlain College; Birmingham City Council; Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) which consists of Prince Albert School in Aston; Highfield School in Alum Rock ; Birchfield School in Birchfield. Our other school partners are Shaw Hill School in Alum Rock and Westminster School. In addition, we partner with Refugee Action, MiFriendly Cities, Lozells Methodist Community Centre, Spring Housing , Birmingham Migration Forum, Syrian Resettlement working group of Birmingham City Council and Birmingham City Council Services for Older People Team.

Risk

The Trustees of BEEAS are committed to effective risk management as an integral part of ensuring good corporate governance in relation to overseeing risk within the organisation. They receive reports that confirm the controls in place to manage risks annually. Risks are identified across the charity by the Executive Director and brought to the Board in the regular management report.

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In the main, the key risks are linked to funding sources as this is primarily from having one main commissioner of service. Other risks are around workforce recruitment, retention and development, and for the next year the negative ongoing impact of Covid 19 on our staff, finances, learners and the community we serve. Reports are received by the Board in relation to the funding position, regular meetings with the main commissioner take place as a control mechanism to manage that risk and staffing reports are discussed at every Board meeting along with any mitigations to manage that risk. During 2021/22 work will take place on a formal risk register which will then be reported regularly to the Board.

Equality and Diversity

The Trustees of the charity acknowledge their responsibilities in relation to equality and diversity and have worked to ensure a representative board of trustees is in place. Work is ongoing on reviewing and updating all policies across the service however a detailed policy in relation to all aspects of equal opportunities is in place based on the Joseph Chamberlain College policies which the Board has adopted.

Our thanks to all our partners without whom it would not be possible for BEEAS to deliver our services across the City of Birmingham and to the Trustees for their leadership. Our growing staff team and volunteers remain our most valuable resource and our thanks go to all of them for their hard work, loyalty and dedication to our learners.

Najma Razaq - Executive Director - November 2021

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CHARITY NUMBER: 515098 Birmingham Ethnic Educ*lion And Advisory Service Trust Finaneigl S¢atements 30 September 2021

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adi-isory Service Trust Finantial Statemenls Period ended 30, September 2021 Contents Annual Report Ind¢pendent Examiner's Report Income Sialement Balance Sheel Notes to the accounts Page 7-17

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Advisory Service Trust Annual Report Period ended 30 September 2021 Introduetion Binningham Ethnic Education and Advisory Service Trust (BEEAS) is a rcgistcred charity engaged in the advanc¢ment of education of the most disadvantaged communities. Constitution of BEEAS The eonslilulion of Bimingham Ethnic Educalion and Advisory Service Trusl dated 30 March 1984 regulates the purposes and adminislrdtion of the charity. Object of BEEAS The objects of BEEAS are- The advan¢ement of Education among ethnic minorities in Birniingharn and the Wesl Midlands by way of leaching of languages and health education. Relieving the needs of ethnic minorities by provision of an advice and infomialion service. Providing or sponsoring the laciliiies for recreation other leisure time wcupation. BEEAS only provide its services to the people who are beyond Ihe mandatory school attendance age. Name of Trustees Dr Lynne P. Morris CBE Mrs Penelope J. Venables Mrs Judith M. Taylor Mrs Naila Tabassam Mrs Jean E. Powell Mr Edobhiye A. Oaikhinan Dr A.J. Nasir Awan MBE DL {resigncd January 2022} Miss Nazanin R. Khaneghah (appointed Septembcr 2020) Appointment of new Trustees The Trust¢cs and thc Executiv¢ Director may approach potential Trustees providing that the chairn)an has prior knowledge and has approved the approach. T￿￿te¢S are drawn from areas such as education, administration, business, commerce and local community initiative. Appointment of suitable trustees depends on suitable reference and an inierview. BEEAS'S maln achlevements for the edemle year endlngjuly 2021: ose h Chamberlain funded ro mme.. 180 learners worked towards enty level accredited programmes in English, ESOL, Maths and Life & Living Skills. 180 learners completed a qualification or part of a qualification. 32 learners worked towards pre-¢ntry ESOL (RARPA}. Banded at varying hours and draw down. 833 qualifications delivered. Overall achievement 90.60/0, retention 96.90/0 and pass rate 93.60/0. 9 sludents enroll¢d on an infornial pre-entry learniDg course. Total number of learner5 for a¢ad¢mic year.. 221

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adi'isory Service Trust Annual Report (continued) Period ended 30 September 2021 The charity took on 221 students during the year comprising 32 on a RARPA pre-entry learning programm¢ & 180 working towards an enlry level accredited progrdmme. 9 studcnts enrolled on an infonnal pre-entry ourse. Number of Students Number completing courses Number achievlng qualificaiionslpart ualifications Pre-en learnin Entry level accrediied courses 32 180 32 180 32 180 Additional Pro ramme.. S an Vulnerdble Persons Resettlement Scheme SVPRS Additionally, BEEAS had 32 learners studying on the Flexible Feeder ESOL Syrian programrne. There were 39 adults and 40 ¢hildren who took part in the holiday programme during the year. Determining level of income reserve BEEAS is non-pmfil making irusl, and maintains an adequate level of reserves. Relatlon5hlp wlth other organlsatlons BEEAS has annual contracts with Joseph Chamberlain College lo assisl in the delivery of community provision aspccls and with Birmingham City Council to work with refvgee families. We a150 work with Solihull and Birmingham Mentsl Health Trust (SBMHT). Length of the reporting period The reporting period for these accounts is more than 12 months. BEEAS has changed its accounting year end lo Scplcmber, in order lo align thcir accounling year with thc acadcmic year. as BEEAS is an educational institulion. This amendmeni was reported w and approved by the Charity Commission. As these accounts are for an 18 months period. comparative amounts presented in (he accounts (in¢luding the related note5) are not entirely comparnble. AXIL 4) Signed on behalf of the trustees on L une 2022 VILE CEEp4I Signcd on behalf of Ihc Irustces on June 2022

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adl'isory Sen'iee Trust Period ended 301h SepteJllber 2021 Independent EA4miner's Report to Trustees of Birmingham Ethnic Education & Advisory Service Trust Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees ofBirmingham Ethnic Education And Advisory Service Trust I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Birniingham Ethnic Education And Advisory Service Trnst for the period ended 30 September 2021. Re$ponsibilities And basis of report As the charity's trust¢¢s of the Charity you ar¢ r¢sponsibl¢ for th¢ preparation of the a¢¢ounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chariiies Aci 2011 {'the Act,). You are saiisfied that the accounts of the trust are not required by charity law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts catTied out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by tlie Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the 201 l Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters thai an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limiied assurance thal an independent examination C¢in provide. Consequently l express no opinion as to whether ihe accounts preseiil a 'true and fair, view and my report is limited to those specific matters sel out in the independent examiner's slalement. Independent examlner's Statement Since the Trust's gross income exceedcd £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body lislcd in section 145 of Ihc 201 l Act. I confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am mcmbcr of ICAEW, which 15 one of the listcd bodies I havc complclcd my examination. I confirn1 Ihal no matlers have comc to my attention in connection with the examination 8ivin8 m¢ ¢ausc lo b¢licv¢ that in any mat¢rial r¢sp¢ct'. accounling records were nol kept in respect of the Trusl as required by section 130 of the 2011 Aci; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. 3. Ihe accounls do not cornply with the applicable requirements ¢on¢¢rning the forni and Content of accounts Set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'trne and fair view which is not a matter Considered as part of an independent examination; or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles ofthe Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I confimi that there are no oiher matters to which your attcntion should be drawn lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Rizwan Javed Mphil (Cantab) FCA For and on behalf of Javed & Co Chartered Accowitants 109 Hagley Road Birniingham B16 8LA

Birmingham Etbnic Educ4tion And Adi'isory Ser¥'ice Trusl Ineome Statement Period ended 30, September 2021 Restricted illcome funds Prior year funds Unrestricted funds Total fund5 Incoming resources (Note 3) Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments 390 67.520 687.170 435.287 3.504 1,294 619,650 3,504 Tolal 623.154 67.520 690,674 436,971 Resources expended (Note 4) Expenditure on: Charitable activities Other 432.931 64.472 497.403 358,588 350 Tolal 432,931 64.472 497,403 358,938 Net Income/{expendlture) 190.223 3.048 193.271 78,033 Net movement infiinds 190,223 3.048 193,271 78,033 Réeonciliakion offunds.. Total funds brought forward Transf¢r5 490.761 3.245 494,006 415,973 Totalfundj carriedfonvard 680.984 6,293 687,277 494,006

Birmingham Ethnic Educgtion And Adi'isory Service Trust Balance Sheet Period ended 301h September 2021 Restricted income Total Total funds this year last year Unrestricted funds Fixed assets T Angible assets (Note 8) 14,664 14,664 11,423 TolalfLred asse15 14,664 14,664 11,423 Current assets Debtor5 (Note 9) Cash at bank In hAnd (Note I l) 4(K).342 641,246 400,342 211,183 641.246 486,265 Tokal currenl ￿Sets 1.041.588 1.041.588 697,448 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one ye8r {LYote 10) 364,830 4,145 368,975 214,865 Nel current assets/fliabilitie5) 676,758 -4,145 672,613 482,583 Total assets less L'urrent liabilities 691.422 -4.145 687.277 494.006 Creditors: amount$ falling due after one year (Note 10) Total net assets or liabilities 691.422 4.145 687,277 494,006 Funds of the Charity Restrl¢ted Income funds (Note 12) Unrestrifted fund5 6,293 6,293 3.245 680,984 490,761 680,984 Totalfunds 680,984 6.293 687,277 494,006 These financial statements were approved by the TNstees on une 2022. i¥ Trustee Trustee ac￿.

Birmingham Ethnic Edueation And Adi'isory Service Trust Note5 to the aecounls Period ended 30, September 2021 Note I: Basss of prepAration 1.1 Basis of aeeounting These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost eonvcntion on a going concem basis with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes io these accounts. The accounts havc bccn prepared in accordance with the Siatement of Recommended Practice.. A¢counling and Reporting by Charities preparing their a¢counts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 la) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act2011.

Birmittgham Ethnic Education And Adi'isory SeThice Trust Note5 to the accounts (continued) Period ended 30, September 2021 2.2 INCOME Recognition of income These are included in the Statement of Financial 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 monctary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Offsettlng Th¢re has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses. unless required or perniitted by the charity SORP or FRS 102 1 &. GrAnts and donotloni Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when Ihe general income recognilion criteria are mel (5.10 10 5.12 FRS102 la charity SORP). In the case of perfornian¢e related grants, income musl only be recognised io the extent thai the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement lo the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are mel (5.16 FRS 102 chariry SORP). Contractual income and performance Thits is only included in the SOFA once the charily has related grants provided the relaied goods or services or m¢t the perfomiance ￿lated ¢onditions. Income from interest, royaltles and dlvidends This is includcd in thc accounts whcn receipt is probable and the amount reeeivable can bc mcasurcd rcliably. 2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES Llllblllty recognition Liabilities are recogniscd where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resourc¢5 and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. GnvernAnee Ind support Costs Support costs hav¢ been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and ils ornpliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central ￿nCtionS and have been allocated lo activity c05t categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating propcrty Costs by floor area5, or per capita. staff costs by the time Spent and other costs by their usage.

Birmingham Ethnie Education And Advisory Service Trust 4otes to the account5 (continued) Period ended 30, SeLltember 2021 Creditors The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trnde discounts Provisions for liabllitles A liability is mcasured on recognition at its historical cost and ihen subsequenily measured al the best estimate of the amount rcquircd to settle the obligation al the reporting datc 2.4 ASSETS T#nglble tlxed Assets for use by ch4rlty They are valued at cost. The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in nole 8.1 Debtors Debtors (including trade debiors and loans receivable) are measured on inilial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequenily, they are meaSU￿d at the cash or other Considerdlion expeeled to be received. Current #sset Investments The charity has investments which it holds for resale or pending iheir sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity dale less than one year. These include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturity datc of less than one year held for invcstmcnl purposes rather than lo meel shorl lerni cash commitments as they fall due. They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic financial instruments.

Birtningham Ethnic Educatio And Adi'isory Sern'ice Trust otes to the accounts {coDtinued) Period ended 30, September 2021 Note 3: Analysts of income Restricted income funds Unre5tri¢ted funds Total funds Prior year Analysis Donations and legacies: Donations and gifts 390 Total 390 Charltable Actlvltles: ESOL l Literacy & Numewy 619,650 62.437 682.087 435.287 Mental Health Workshops 5.083 5.083 Tot41 619,650 67.520 687,170 435,677 Income from investments: Interest incorne 3.504 3.504 1,294 Total 1,294 TOTAL INCOME 623,154 67,520 690,674 436,971 -1

Birmingham Ethnic Education And AdTrisory Service Trust Iyotes to the accounts (continued) Peri(MJ ended 30, September 2021 Note 4: Analysis of expenditure Restricted income funds Unrestrieted funds Total funds Prior year Anthlysis ESOL / Literacy & Numeracy Expenditu re on eharitable activities 432.931 60.534 497.403 358.588 Mental Health Workshops 3,938 TotAI expelldlture on eharltable aetlvltles 432.931 64.472 497,403 358,588 Other Oiher donations under £500 350 Total other expenditure 350 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 432,931 64,472 497,403 358,938 Note 5: Detail$ ofcertsin item$ of expenditure Fees for examination of the account$ Thls perlod Last year Independent exAmlner's fees Other fees 1,380 2,100 960 1,500 3.480 2.460 -li-

Birmingham Ethnic Education And AdTr'isory Service Trust Notes to the accounts (continued) Period ended 30th September 2021 Note 6: Pthid employees 6.1 Staff Costs This period Last year Salarles And WAges Social security costs Penslon costs (defined contrlbutlon Scheme) Other employee benefits 365,661 1,883 9.885 244.656 3.062 4,872 Total staff eosts 377.429 252,590 No employees received etnployee benefils (excluding employer pension cos¢s) for the reporting period of more Ihan £60.000 6.2 Average head counl In the perlod Charitable Activities This period Number 33 Last year Number 29 Total 33 29 Note 7: Defined contribu¢ioD pension Scheme All expense of pension contributions has been allocated lo unrestricted ￿ndS under'Expenditure on Charitable Activities, _ ESOL l Literacy & Numerdcy Amount of contrlbutlons reeognlsed In the SOFA as an expense 9.885

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adi'isorv Service Trust Notes to the accounts (continved) Period ended 30, September 2021 Note 8: Tangible fixed assets 8.1 Cost or valuation Fixtures, fitting$ and equipment Total At the beginning of the period Additions 48,797 7.498 48,797 7.498 At end of the period 56,295 56,295 IS•/o Reduclng Balance Ai begiinning of the period Depreciation 37,374 4,257 37,374 4,257 Ai end of the period 41.631 41,631 Net book value at the beginning of the period 11,423 11,423 Net book value at the end of the period 14.664 14,664

Birmingham Ethnic Education And AdTrisory Sern'ice Trust Notes to the accounts (conlinued) Period ended 30fh September 2021 Note 9: Debtors and prepgyments AnAIy8is of debtors This period LASt year Prepayments and accrned income Other debtors 400,342 211,183 Total 400.342 211,183 Note 10: Credltors and Aecru&ls AnAlys15 of credltor$ Amounts falling due after more thgn one year Amounts falling due within one year Thls period Last year Thls yeAr Last year Accruals and deferred income TAxation And $o¢i&l security Net wages Other creditors 350,331 4,866 12.929 849 211,098 3,117 651 Total 368,975 214.865 Note I I: Cash At bank and In hand Thi5 period Last year Short term deposlts Cash at bank and on hand 224.360 416,886 101,666 384,599 Total 641,246 486,265

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adi"isory Service Trust Notes to the accounts (continued) Period ended 30th September 2021 Note 12: Charity funds 12.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period Fund Names Type Purpose nd Re- strictions Fund balances brought- forward In¢ome Fund balances cArried fonvard ExpeDdi- ture TrAnsfers Seldom Heard Voices Program stricted (Pre-entry & Funds entry level I food awareness) Monies are r¢- stricted for use on the running of the pro- gramme Monies are re- slricted for use on the running of the pro- gramme Monies are re- slricted for Use on the running of the pro- gramme Syrian Refuge¢ R¢- Project (ESOLI slricled Literacy & Nu- Funds meracy) 3.251 62.437 -60.534 5,154 Binningham & R¢- Solihull Mental stricled Health NHS Funds Foundation Trust 5.083 -3,938 1.145 Other fund5 Nla Nla 490,761 623,154 432,931 680,984 Tot41 Funds 494,1)06 690,674 497,403 687.277

BirmiThghatn Ethnic Edueation And Adi"isorv Service Trust Notes to the account5 (continued) Ih Period ended 30 September 2021 Note 12: Charity funds (continued) 12.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period Fund Names Type Purpose and Re- strictions Fund balante$ brought Fonvard Income Fund balances carried forward Expendl- ture Transfer5 Seldom Heard Voices Program (Pre-entry & entry level I food aware- ness) Syrian Refugee Project (ESOLI Literacy & Numer- acy) Restricted Monies are Funds reslricied for use on Ihe ￿nnIng of the pro- gramme 4.(K)O ResiriLled Monies are Funds reslricled for use on the rnnning of the pro- gramme -75 49.706 46.380 3.251 Other funds Nla Nla 416.048 383.265 -308.552 490,761 TotAI Funds 415.973 436,977 -358.938 494,006 -1

Btrmingham Ethnic Education And AdTri50ry Service Trusl otes to the accounts (continued) Period ended 30th September 2021 Note 13: Transactions with trustee5 And related parties 13.1 Trustee remuneration and benefjts None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or reccivcd any other benefits from an cmployment with their charity or a relatcd entity 13.2 Trustee5' expenses Trustee expenses reimbursed during Ihe period was less than £71Y) (2020- £nil). 13.3 Transactions with rel4ted p#rtles There have been no related party transaclions in the reporting period -17-

CHARITY NUMBER: 515098 Birmingham Ethnic Educ*lion And Advisory Service Trust Finaneigl S¢atements 30 September 2021

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adi-isory Service Trust Finantial Statemenls Period ended 30, September 2021 Contents Annual Report Ind¢pendent Examiner's Report Income Sialement Balance Sheel Notes to the accounts Page 7-17

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Advisory Service Trust Annual Report Period ended 30 September 2021 Introduetion Binningham Ethnic Education and Advisory Service Trust (BEEAS) is a rcgistcred charity engaged in the advanc¢ment of education of the most disadvantaged communities. Constitution of BEEAS The eonslilulion of Bimingham Ethnic Educalion and Advisory Service Trusl dated 30 March 1984 regulates the purposes and adminislrdtion of the charity. Object of BEEAS The objects of BEEAS are- The advan¢ement of Education among ethnic minorities in Birniingharn and the Wesl Midlands by way of leaching of languages and health education. Relieving the needs of ethnic minorities by provision of an advice and infomialion service. Providing or sponsoring the laciliiies for recreation other leisure time wcupation. BEEAS only provide its services to the people who are beyond Ihe mandatory school attendance age. Name of Trustees Dr Lynne P. Morris CBE Mrs Penelope J. Venables Mrs Judith M. Taylor Mrs Naila Tabassam Mrs Jean E. Powell Mr Edobhiye A. Oaikhinan Dr A.J. Nasir Awan MBE DL {resigncd January 2022} Miss Nazanin R. Khaneghah (appointed Septembcr 2020) Appointment of new Trustees The Trust¢cs and thc Executiv¢ Director may approach potential Trustees providing that the chairn)an has prior knowledge and has approved the approach. T￿￿te¢S are drawn from areas such as education, administration, business, commerce and local community initiative. Appointment of suitable trustees depends on suitable reference and an inierview. BEEAS'S maln achlevements for the edemle year endlngjuly 2021: ose h Chamberlain funded ro mme.. 180 learners worked towards enty level accredited programmes in English, ESOL, Maths and Life & Living Skills. 180 learners completed a qualification or part of a qualification. 32 learners worked towards pre-¢ntry ESOL (RARPA}. Banded at varying hours and draw down. 833 qualifications delivered. Overall achievement 90.60/0, retention 96.90/0 and pass rate 93.60/0. 9 sludents enroll¢d on an infornial pre-entry learniDg course. Total number of learner5 for a¢ad¢mic year.. 221

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adi'isory Service Trust Annual Report (continued) Period ended 30 September 2021 The charity took on 221 students during the year comprising 32 on a RARPA pre-entry learning programm¢ & 180 working towards an enlry level accredited progrdmme. 9 studcnts enrolled on an infonnal pre-entry ourse. Number of Students Number completing courses Number achievlng qualificaiionslpart ualifications Pre-en learnin Entry level accrediied courses 32 180 32 180 32 180 Additional Pro ramme.. S an Vulnerdble Persons Resettlement Scheme SVPRS Additionally, BEEAS had 32 learners studying on the Flexible Feeder ESOL Syrian programrne. There were 39 adults and 40 ¢hildren who took part in the holiday programme during the year. Determining level of income reserve BEEAS is non-pmfil making irusl, and maintains an adequate level of reserves. Relatlon5hlp wlth other organlsatlons BEEAS has annual contracts with Joseph Chamberlain College lo assisl in the delivery of community provision aspccls and with Birmingham City Council to work with refvgee families. We a150 work with Solihull and Birmingham Mentsl Health Trust (SBMHT). Length of the reporting period The reporting period for these accounts is more than 12 months. BEEAS has changed its accounting year end lo Scplcmber, in order lo align thcir accounling year with thc acadcmic year. as BEEAS is an educational institulion. This amendmeni was reported w and approved by the Charity Commission. As these accounts are for an 18 months period. comparative amounts presented in (he accounts (in¢luding the related note5) are not entirely comparnble. AXIL 4) Signed on behalf of the trustees on L une 2022 VILE CEEp4I Signcd on behalf of Ihc Irustces on June 2022

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adl'isory Sen'iee Trust Period ended 301h SepteJllber 2021 Independent EA4miner's Report to Trustees of Birmingham Ethnic Education & Advisory Service Trust Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees ofBirmingham Ethnic Education And Advisory Service Trust I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Birniingham Ethnic Education And Advisory Service Trnst for the period ended 30 September 2021. Re$ponsibilities And basis of report As the charity's trust¢¢s of the Charity you ar¢ r¢sponsibl¢ for th¢ preparation of the a¢¢ounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chariiies Aci 2011 {'the Act,). You are saiisfied that the accounts of the trust are not required by charity law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts catTied out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by tlie Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the 201 l Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters thai an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limiied assurance thal an independent examination C¢in provide. Consequently l express no opinion as to whether ihe accounts preseiil a 'true and fair, view and my report is limited to those specific matters sel out in the independent examiner's slalement. Independent examlner's Statement Since the Trust's gross income exceedcd £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body lislcd in section 145 of Ihc 201 l Act. I confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am mcmbcr of ICAEW, which 15 one of the listcd bodies I havc complclcd my examination. I confirn1 Ihal no matlers have comc to my attention in connection with the examination 8ivin8 m¢ ¢ausc lo b¢licv¢ that in any mat¢rial r¢sp¢ct'. accounling records were nol kept in respect of the Trusl as required by section 130 of the 2011 Aci; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. 3. Ihe accounls do not cornply with the applicable requirements ¢on¢¢rning the forni and Content of accounts Set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'trne and fair view which is not a matter Considered as part of an independent examination; or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles ofthe Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I confimi that there are no oiher matters to which your attcntion should be drawn lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Rizwan Javed Mphil (Cantab) FCA For and on behalf of Javed & Co Chartered Accowitants 109 Hagley Road Birniingham B16 8LA

Birmingham Etbnic Educ4tion And Adi'isory Ser¥'ice Trusl Ineome Statement Period ended 30, September 2021 Restricted illcome funds Prior year funds Unrestricted funds Total fund5 Incoming resources (Note 3) Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments 390 67.520 687.170 435.287 3.504 1,294 619,650 3,504 Tolal 623.154 67.520 690,674 436,971 Resources expended (Note 4) Expenditure on: Charitable activities Other 432.931 64.472 497.403 358,588 350 Tolal 432,931 64.472 497,403 358,938 Net Income/{expendlture) 190.223 3.048 193.271 78,033 Net movement infiinds 190,223 3.048 193,271 78,033 Réeonciliakion offunds.. Total funds brought forward Transf¢r5 490.761 3.245 494,006 415,973 Totalfundj carriedfonvard 680.984 6,293 687,277 494,006

Birmingham Ethnic Educgtion And Adi'isory Service Trust Balance Sheet Period ended 301h September 2021 Restricted income Total Total funds this year last year Unrestricted funds Fixed assets T Angible assets (Note 8) 14,664 14,664 11,423 TolalfLred asse15 14,664 14,664 11,423 Current assets Debtor5 (Note 9) Cash at bank In hAnd (Note I l) 4(K).342 641,246 400,342 211,183 641.246 486,265 Tokal currenl ￿Sets 1.041.588 1.041.588 697,448 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one ye8r {LYote 10) 364,830 4,145 368,975 214,865 Nel current assets/fliabilitie5) 676,758 -4,145 672,613 482,583 Total assets less L'urrent liabilities 691.422 -4.145 687.277 494.006 Creditors: amount$ falling due after one year (Note 10) Total net assets or liabilities 691.422 4.145 687,277 494,006 Funds of the Charity Restrl¢ted Income funds (Note 12) Unrestrifted fund5 6,293 6,293 3.245 680,984 490,761 680,984 Totalfunds 680,984 6.293 687,277 494,006 These financial statements were approved by the TNstees on une 2022. i¥ Trustee Trustee ac￿.

Birmingham Ethnic Edueation And Adi'isory Service Trust Note5 to the aecounls Period ended 30, September 2021 Note I: Basss of prepAration 1.1 Basis of aeeounting These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost eonvcntion on a going concem basis with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes io these accounts. The accounts havc bccn prepared in accordance with the Siatement of Recommended Practice.. A¢counling and Reporting by Charities preparing their a¢counts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 la) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act2011.

Birmittgham Ethnic Education And Adi'isory SeThice Trust Note5 to the accounts (continued) Period ended 30, September 2021 2.2 INCOME Recognition of income These are included in the Statement of Financial 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 monctary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Offsettlng Th¢re has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses. unless required or perniitted by the charity SORP or FRS 102 1 &. GrAnts and donotloni Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when Ihe general income recognilion criteria are mel (5.10 10 5.12 FRS102 la charity SORP). In the case of perfornian¢e related grants, income musl only be recognised io the extent thai the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement lo the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are mel (5.16 FRS 102 chariry SORP). Contractual income and performance Thits is only included in the SOFA once the charily has related grants provided the relaied goods or services or m¢t the perfomiance ￿lated ¢onditions. Income from interest, royaltles and dlvidends This is includcd in thc accounts whcn receipt is probable and the amount reeeivable can bc mcasurcd rcliably. 2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES Llllblllty recognition Liabilities are recogniscd where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resourc¢5 and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. GnvernAnee Ind support Costs Support costs hav¢ been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and ils ornpliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central ￿nCtionS and have been allocated lo activity c05t categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating propcrty Costs by floor area5, or per capita. staff costs by the time Spent and other costs by their usage.

Birmingham Ethnie Education And Advisory Service Trust 4otes to the account5 (continued) Period ended 30, SeLltember 2021 Creditors The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trnde discounts Provisions for liabllitles A liability is mcasured on recognition at its historical cost and ihen subsequenily measured al the best estimate of the amount rcquircd to settle the obligation al the reporting datc 2.4 ASSETS T#nglble tlxed Assets for use by ch4rlty They are valued at cost. The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in nole 8.1 Debtors Debtors (including trade debiors and loans receivable) are measured on inilial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequenily, they are meaSU￿d at the cash or other Considerdlion expeeled to be received. Current #sset Investments The charity has investments which it holds for resale or pending iheir sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity dale less than one year. These include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturity datc of less than one year held for invcstmcnl purposes rather than lo meel shorl lerni cash commitments as they fall due. They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic financial instruments.

Birtningham Ethnic Educatio And Adi'isory Sern'ice Trust otes to the accounts {coDtinued) Period ended 30, September 2021 Note 3: Analysts of income Restricted income funds Unre5tri¢ted funds Total funds Prior year Analysis Donations and legacies: Donations and gifts 390 Total 390 Charltable Actlvltles: ESOL l Literacy & Numewy 619,650 62.437 682.087 435.287 Mental Health Workshops 5.083 5.083 Tot41 619,650 67.520 687,170 435,677 Income from investments: Interest incorne 3.504 3.504 1,294 Total 1,294 TOTAL INCOME 623,154 67,520 690,674 436,971 -1

Birmingham Ethnic Education And AdTrisory Service Trust Iyotes to the accounts (continued) Peri(MJ ended 30, September 2021 Note 4: Analysis of expenditure Restricted income funds Unrestrieted funds Total funds Prior year Anthlysis ESOL / Literacy & Numeracy Expenditu re on eharitable activities 432.931 60.534 497.403 358.588 Mental Health Workshops 3,938 TotAI expelldlture on eharltable aetlvltles 432.931 64.472 497,403 358,588 Other Oiher donations under £500 350 Total other expenditure 350 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 432,931 64,472 497,403 358,938 Note 5: Detail$ ofcertsin item$ of expenditure Fees for examination of the account$ Thls perlod Last year Independent exAmlner's fees Other fees 1,380 2,100 960 1,500 3.480 2.460 -li-

Birmingham Ethnic Education And AdTr'isory Service Trust Notes to the accounts (continued) Period ended 30th September 2021 Note 6: Pthid employees 6.1 Staff Costs This period Last year Salarles And WAges Social security costs Penslon costs (defined contrlbutlon Scheme) Other employee benefits 365,661 1,883 9.885 244.656 3.062 4,872 Total staff eosts 377.429 252,590 No employees received etnployee benefils (excluding employer pension cos¢s) for the reporting period of more Ihan £60.000 6.2 Average head counl In the perlod Charitable Activities This period Number 33 Last year Number 29 Total 33 29 Note 7: Defined contribu¢ioD pension Scheme All expense of pension contributions has been allocated lo unrestricted ￿ndS under'Expenditure on Charitable Activities, _ ESOL l Literacy & Numerdcy Amount of contrlbutlons reeognlsed In the SOFA as an expense 9.885

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adi'isorv Service Trust Notes to the accounts (continved) Period ended 30, September 2021 Note 8: Tangible fixed assets 8.1 Cost or valuation Fixtures, fitting$ and equipment Total At the beginning of the period Additions 48,797 7.498 48,797 7.498 At end of the period 56,295 56,295 IS•/o Reduclng Balance Ai begiinning of the period Depreciation 37,374 4,257 37,374 4,257 Ai end of the period 41.631 41,631 Net book value at the beginning of the period 11,423 11,423 Net book value at the end of the period 14.664 14,664

Birmingham Ethnic Education And AdTrisory Sern'ice Trust Notes to the accounts (conlinued) Period ended 30fh September 2021 Note 9: Debtors and prepgyments AnAIy8is of debtors This period LASt year Prepayments and accrned income Other debtors 400,342 211,183 Total 400.342 211,183 Note 10: Credltors and Aecru&ls AnAlys15 of credltor$ Amounts falling due after more thgn one year Amounts falling due within one year Thls period Last year Thls yeAr Last year Accruals and deferred income TAxation And $o¢i&l security Net wages Other creditors 350,331 4,866 12.929 849 211,098 3,117 651 Total 368,975 214.865 Note I I: Cash At bank and In hand Thi5 period Last year Short term deposlts Cash at bank and on hand 224.360 416,886 101,666 384,599 Total 641,246 486,265

Birmingham Ethnic Education And Adi"isory Service Trust Notes to the accounts (continued) Period ended 30th September 2021 Note 12: Charity funds 12.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period Fund Names Type Purpose nd Re- strictions Fund balances brought- forward In¢ome Fund balances cArried fonvard ExpeDdi- ture TrAnsfers Seldom Heard Voices Program stricted (Pre-entry & Funds entry level I food awareness) Monies are r¢- stricted for use on the running of the pro- gramme Monies are re- slricted for use on the running of the pro- gramme Monies are re- slricted for Use on the running of the pro- gramme Syrian Refuge¢ R¢- Project (ESOLI slricled Literacy & Nu- Funds meracy) 3.251 62.437 -60.534 5,154 Binningham & R¢- Solihull Mental stricled Health NHS Funds Foundation Trust 5.083 -3,938 1.145 Other fund5 Nla Nla 490,761 623,154 432,931 680,984 Tot41 Funds 494,1)06 690,674 497,403 687.277

BirmiThghatn Ethnic Edueation And Adi"isorv Service Trust Notes to the account5 (continued) Ih Period ended 30 September 2021 Note 12: Charity funds (continued) 12.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period Fund Names Type Purpose and Re- strictions Fund balante$ brought Fonvard Income Fund balances carried forward Expendl- ture Transfer5 Seldom Heard Voices Program (Pre-entry & entry level I food aware- ness) Syrian Refugee Project (ESOLI Literacy & Numer- acy) Restricted Monies are Funds reslricied for use on Ihe ￿nnIng of the pro- gramme 4.(K)O ResiriLled Monies are Funds reslricled for use on the rnnning of the pro- gramme -75 49.706 46.380 3.251 Other funds Nla Nla 416.048 383.265 -308.552 490,761 TotAI Funds 415.973 436,977 -358.938 494,006 -1

Btrmingham Ethnic Education And AdTri50ry Service Trusl otes to the accounts (continued) Period ended 30th September 2021 Note 13: Transactions with trustee5 And related parties 13.1 Trustee remuneration and benefjts None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or reccivcd any other benefits from an cmployment with their charity or a relatcd entity 13.2 Trustee5' expenses Trustee expenses reimbursed during Ihe period was less than £71Y) (2020- £nil). 13.3 Transactions with rel4ted p#rtles There have been no related party transaclions in the reporting period -17-