## **ASSOCIATION OF AFRICANS IN SCOTLLAND** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** _Period Feb 2023 – Jan 2024_ ## **Charity contact information** ASSOCIATION OF AFRICANS IN SCOTLAND Scottish Charity Number: SC047091 Website – aascotland.org Twitter / Facebook / Social Media profile name ## **Charity Trustees** Find below names of the charity trustees who have managed the charity to date. **Name of person (or Dates acted if body) entitled to Trustee name Office (if any) not for whole appoint trustee (if year any)** President Since 2018 BoT Vice President Since 2018 BoT Protocol officer Since 2019 BoT Public Relations Officer Since 2014 BoT Policy Development Since 2018 BoT Officer ## **Objectives and activities** ASSOCIATION OF AFRICANS IN SCOTLAND (AAS) is a non-partisan, non-racial and a non-religious organization, with the sole aim of eroding the gap between the Government of Scotland and the ethnic minority group of African descent on socio-political issues and other relevant matters as may arise. AAS intend to act as an advocacy group for African ethnic minority persons resident in Scotland. Advocacy in this sense, are activities which aim to influence decisions within political, economic, social systems and institutions. In addition: Within political context: We intend to influence political decisions and government policies that impact the African minority, without any political inclination or seeking election to public office. Within a social care context: We seek to provide a source for advice that will benefit people of African minority who are in difficulty (primarily in the context of disability, immigration, health care, employment, legal advice, finance and mental health issues). In the context of inclusion: We seek to be of benefit to African minority resident in Scotland by reconnecting people who have become isolated. We also intend to provide English lectures to resident Africans who do not speak English fluently to aid seamless communication and integration within the larger society. To this end we intend to assist in ensuring government policies as they concern Africans resident in Scotland are disseminated to grass root Africans, as well as feedback the government on the impact of these policies on the African minority. The benefit of this is ensuring that as an ethnic minority group, our views are considered by the Scottish government, thus fostering effective collaboration between the government and African minority. ## **Structure, governance, and management** Type of governing document AAS is governed by its deed of trustee document called AAS Constitution. This document was put together by AAS Board of Trustees and is a dynamic and live working document. AAS constitution document is the written statement that sets out its purpose, structure, and description of how the Association will operate. Upon admission to AAS as a member, a copy of the constitution is officially made available with instructions to always ensure strict adherence to the constitution. ## **Achievements and performance** The association was unable to achieve goals agreed from previous AGM due to financial constraints. The plan to fund raise and source for grants was severely hampered by bereavements within families of key and trustee members. The lack of funding coupled with very low membership meant that most of our members were heavily involved in supporting our bereaved members who have lost relatives and had to travel to Africa for funerals. Attendance at meetings was very low in the year 2023 due to challenges highlighted above. It will be fair to say that AAS did not operate in 2023. ## **Financial review** No financial aid was received by the Association in the year 2023. The Association is entirely dependent on the monthly dues paid by its members. Breakdown of the financial year as of January 31st, 2024 below; **----- Start of picture text -----**
ASSOCIATION OF AFRICANS IN SCOTLAND
REVENUE FROM MONTHLY DUES
S/N Membership Type NAME Membership Number Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 TOTAL - 2023 TOTAL - 2022 TOTAL - 2021 TOTAL - 2020
3 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/102 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £120
4 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/103 £10 £10 £20 £10 £10 £10 £20 £10 £20 £120
5 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/104 £20 £20 £10 £10 £10 £20 £10 £20 £120
6 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/105 £0
7 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/106 £0
10 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/109 £10 £10 £20
11 Member AAS/MN/201807-0002 £0
12 Member AAS/MN/201807-0003 £10 £10 £20 £10 £10 £10 £20 £10 £20 £120
13 Member AAS/MN/201807-0004 £20 £10 £10 £10 £20 £10 £20 £100
14 Member AAS/MN/201807-0005 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £90
15 Member AAS/MN/202008-0006 £20 £20
16 Member AAS/MN/202008-0007 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £50
17 Member AAS/MN/202011-0008 £20 £20
TOTAL MONTHLY DUES PAID TO DATE £50 00 £70.00 £40.00 £140.00 £90.00 £60.00 £60.00 £20.00 £100 00 £50.00 £10.00 £90.00 £780.00 £990.00 £980.00 £755.00
REVENURE SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan TOTAL - 2023 TOTAL - 2022 TOTAL - 2021 TOTAL - 2020
Grants £0.00
Summary Dues Donations £50 00 £70.00 £40.00 £140.00 £90.00 £60.00 £60.00 £20.00 £100 00 £50.00 £10.00 £90.00 £780 00
Bereavement Donations £0.00
Receipts from Fundraising Activities £0.00
Other Revenues (Donations for Black History Month) £400 00 £400 00
TOTAL OTHER REVENUES £50 00 £70.00 £40.00 £140.00 £90.00 £60.00 £60.00 £20.00 £500 00 £50.00 £10.00 £90.00 £1,180.00 £1,519.00 £980.00 £6,475.00
EXPENSE SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan TOTAL - 2023 TOTAL - 2022 TOTAL - 2021 TOTAL - 2020
HALL RENTAL (Cramond Kirk) £506 00 £506 00
Internet Sevices (Go Daddy com) £52.75 £52.75
Payment to Wix (AAS Website Host) £93.60 £20.72 £114 32
Accounting Services (Auditors Report) £0.00
Cattering Service (For Black History Month Celebration (BHM) £535 + £250 £785 00 £785 00
TOTAL EXPENSES £0.00 £0.00 £52.75 £0.00 £93.60 £0.00 £0 00 £0.00 £1,291.00 £20.72 £0.00 £0.00 £1,458.07 £1,100.22 £5,466.52 £1,931.31
£418.78
NET INCOME £50 00 £70.00 -£12.75 £140.00 -£3.60 £60.00 £60.00 £20.00 -£791 00 £29.28 £10.00 £90.00 -£278.07 £418.78 -£4,486.52 £4,543.69
TOTAL ACCOUNT BALANCE £1,086.92
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## **Statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** AAS constitutional policy on holding reserves states that all reserves shall be held in the Associations bank account. The level of reserves will be discussed and agreed on by the Board of Trustees. ## **Details of any deficit** The association had a net income (deficit) of -£278.07 for the period ending 31st January 2024. The association as at the period ending 31st January 2023 had a balance of £1086.92 in the account (i.e. £1364.99 account balance from previous year minus £278.07 deficit from current year) ## **Donated facilities and services** All financial donations for the period ending January 2024 were basically members’ monthly dues. Human capital/services were volunteered for all AAS activities within the accounting period. ## **Future plans** AAS plans to increase membership and hopefully more bodies to help execute projects / activities. The association will focus on recruiting key members and filling vacant positions which will facilitate AAS operations. AAS will continue to double down on efforts to reach out to various other organizations and relevant bodies with our message in order to generate the resources we need to serve our community. The objectives listed below carried over from previous year will be our focus in 2025 - To continue progress with achieving the African Resource Centre Project. - To arrange Prison visitations with the covid restrictions over. - To continue to enhance and synchronise AAS websites and social media. - Continue to source funding/ grants and engage in development activities. - Hold career workshops to advice Professionals of African descent living in Scotland. - Provide Training and mentorship for interested applicants on selected careers ## **Declaration** Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: ## **Designation** President ## **Date:** 29/08/2024 **----- Start of picture text -----**
ASSOCIATION OF AFRICANS IN SCOTLAND
REVENUE FROM MONTHLY DUES
S/N Membership Type NAME Membership Number Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 TOTAL - 2023 TOTAL - 2022 TOTAL - 2021 TOTAL - 2020
3 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/102 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £120
4 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/103 £10 £10 £20 £10 £10 £10 £20 £10 £20 £120
5 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/104 £20 £20 £10 £10 £10 £20 £10 £20 £120
6 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/105 £0
7 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/106 £0
10 Board of Trustee member AAS/BOTMN/109 £10 £10 £20
11 Member AAS/MN/201807-0002 £0
12 Member AAS/MN/201807-0003 £10 £10 £20 £10 £10 £10 £20 £10 £20 £120
13 Member AAS/MN/201807-0004 £20 £10 £10 £10 £20 £10 £20 £100
14 Member AAS/MN/201807-0005 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £90
15 Member AAS/MN/202008-0006 £20 £20
16 Member AAS/MN/202008-0007 £10 £10 £10 £10 £10 £50
17 Member AAS/MN/202011-0008 £20 £20
TOTAL MONTHLY DUES PAID TO DATE £50.00 £70.00 £40.00 £140.00 £90.00 £60.00 £60.00 £20.00 £100.00 £50.00 £10.00 £90.00 £780.00 £990.00 £980.00 £755.00
REVENURE SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan TOTAL - 2023 TOTAL - 2022 TOTAL - 2021 TOTAL - 2020
Grants £0.00
Summary Dues Donations £50.00 £70.00 £40.00 £140.00 £90.00 £60.00 £60.00 £20.00 £100.00 £50.00 £10.00 £90.00 £780.00
Bereavement Donations £0.00
Receipts from Fundraising Activities £0.00
Other Revenues (Donations for Black History Month) £400.00 £400.00
TOTAL OTHER REVENUES £50.00 £70.00 £40.00 £140.00 £90.00 £60.00 £60.00 £20.00 £500.00 £50.00 £10.00 £90.00 £1,180.00 £1,519.00 £980.00 £6,475.00
EXPENSE SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan TOTAL - 2023 TOTAL - 2022 TOTAL - 2021 TOTAL - 2020
HALL RENTAL (Cramond Kirk) £506.00 £506.00
Internet Sevices (Go Daddy.com) £52.75 £52.75
Payment to Wix (AAS Website Host) £93.60 £20.72 £114.32
Accounting Services (Auditors Report) £0.00
Cattering Service (For Black History Month Celebration (BHM) £535 + £250 £785.00 £785.00
TOTAL EXPENSES £0.00 £0.00 £52.75 £0.00 £93.60 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £1,291.00 £20.72 £0.00 £0.00 £1,458.07 £1,100.22 £5,466.52 £1,931.31
£418.78
NET INCOME £50.00 £70.00 -£12.75 £140.00 -£3.60 £60.00 £60.00 £20.00 -£791.00 £29.28 £10.00 £90.00 -£278.07 £418.78 -£4,486.52 £4,543.69
TOTAL ACCOUNT BALANCE £1,086.92
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