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Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13035781 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 29 November 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 December 2022

End date: 29 November 2023

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 November 2023

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Directors' report period ended 29 November 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 29 November 2023

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 December 2022 to 29 November 2023

T CHIHANA
B JALLOH
E KARIMBA


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
21 November 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: B JALLOH
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 29 November 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 0 0
Cost of sales: 0 0
Gross profit(or loss): 0 0
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: ( 30,801 ) ( 32,282 )
Other operating income: 11,425 25,350
Operating profit(or loss): (19,376) (6,932)
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: (19,376) (6,932)
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (19,376) (6,932)

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Balance sheet

As at 29 November 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 9,495 11,822
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 9,495 11,822
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 5,121 21,502
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 5,121 21,502
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 1,388 ) ( 720 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 3,733 20,782
Total assets less current liabilities: 13,228 32,604
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 13,228 32,604
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 13,228 32,604
Total members' funds: 13,228 32,604

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 29 November 2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 21 November 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: B JALLOH
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 November 2023

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Computer equipment 15% on cost

    Other accounting policies

    Taxation Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date.Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 November 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 November 2023

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 December 2022 15,516 15,516
Additions 0 0
Disposals 0 0
Revaluations 0 0
Transfers 0 0
At 29 November 2023 15,516 15,516
Depreciation
At 1 December 2022 3,694 3,694
Charge for year 2,327 2,327
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 29 November 2023 6,021 6,021
Net book value
At 29 November 2023 9,495 9,495
At 30 November 2022 11,822 11,822

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 29 November 2023

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 0 0
Taxation and social security 0 0
Accruals and deferred income 0 0
Other creditors 1,388 720
Total 1,388 720

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 13035781 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 29 November 2023

Company activities and impact

During the financial year ending 30/11/23, African Voices Platform GIG empowered African and African-related communities through multimedia content, training, and collaboration. Key achievements included securing an Ofcom licence to launch a DAB radio station, expanding training for underrepresented groups in media, and hosting forums on critical issues like mental health and the cost-of-living crisis We also championed African heritage creatives, fostering cultural pride and inclusivity. Our work continues to celebrate diversity and strengthen community cohesion

Consultation with stakeholders

African Voices Platform CIC recognises a diverse range of stakeholders, including: Members of African and African-related communities in Sheffield and the surrounding areas. Local community leaders, including faith leaders and representatives from cultural and health sectors. Partner organisations such as the University of Sheffield and other regional cultural and media entities. Refugees, asylum seekers, and other underrepresented groups whose voices we aim to amplify. Postgraduate students of colour participating in our training programmes. Local government officials and policymakers engaged in community development. Creative practitioners in the arts and heritage sectors. Throughout the year, we conducted consultations with stakeholders using the following methods: We hosted meetings, workshops, and online discussions where stakeholders could voice their perspectives, identify key issues affecting the community, and share ideas for programming and initiatives. Listeners and community members provided feedback via surveys, online forms, and social media platforms. We conducted structured interviews with key stakeholder groups,

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
21 November 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: B Jalloh
Status: Director