As a result of our stability, the Association became a Limited company in 2003, having two directors and a company secretary. This followed two years of consultation with professionals, who helped to convince members that this was an appropriateand beneficial step which would further enhance the reputation of the Association.

Education, welfare and health policies were set up over the years which are closely monitored and revised from time to time with full consent of the Association.

In January 2003 the Merton Drug and Alcohol Action Team commissioned the Association to carry out a Needs Assessment Survey on Drug Use and Service Provisions amongst the Caribbean groups in Merton. This was part of an awareness programme, which looked at all BME Groups in the borough. The findings were submitted and various recommendations were made which in turn served as a platform for other drugs awareness projects in which the Association is involved.

The Association is also engaged in various partnerships in the London Borough of Merton working with the Ethnic Minority Centre and many BME groups in the community. It has also published a Statement of Intent and an Equal Opportunities Policy.

In August 2004 an Internal Educational Scheme was set up in which every member of the Association was given the opportunity to take up a grant aided vocational course in which not only the Association but the individual could benefit from. This has in some cases been extended to family members.

The Association boasts an internal welfare programme from which not only members but also friends can benefit. This is not always in the form of a monetary contribution but also in the sharing of information beneficial to the community. To this end various health seminars have been held.

Over the years regular monetary contributions have been given to various Charities and Aid Societies here in the UK and abroad. Although the Association has set out an annual budget of £500 for charitable donations, amounts ranging from £100 to £2000 have been given to single charities. In the past three years donations have exceeded £2000 yearly, with one of our recipients the NSPCC receiving in excess of £2000. The Hurricane Disaster appeals have always benefited from the Association.

The involvement of the members at all levels ensures that the aims of the Association are met. They are all proud of their Association and experience the friendly family atmosphere that manifests itself throughout.

The Association is indebted to its many followers for their support over the years, the London Borough of Merton and the Ethnic Minority Centre who have given a temporary home by allowing the use of their premises for the past 16 years.

Despite present accommodation being in enjoyable and comfortable, the Association has not lost sight of the fundamental principles on which it was formed. Many of the aims are being fulfilled but the purchasing or leasing of a building remains of paramount importance. A legacy must be left for those who follow!