## **Trustees' Annual Report and Accounts** 

## **Charity Details** 

**Charity Name:** Pakistan Development Society **Charity Number (if registered):** 1003112 **Registered Address:** 28 Wharfedale Gardens, Thornton Heath, CR7 6LA **Reporting Period:** 01 November 2023 – 31 October 2024 **Trustees:** Kamran, Syeda, Syed Hassan 

## **Trustees' Annual Report** 

## **1. Structure, Governance and Management** 

## **Governing Document** 

The charity is governed by its constitution / trust deed / memorandum and articles of association. 

## **Appointment of Trustees** 

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document. New trustees receive induction and guidance about their responsibilities. 

## **Organisational Structure** 

The trustees meet regularly to review strategy, finances and operational performance of the charity. 

## **2. Objectives and Activities** 

## **Objectives** 

The objectives of the charity are: 

- The advancement of education and training 

- The rehabilitation of disabled children and young people 

- • Supporting beneficiaries in Pakistan 

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## **Public Benefit** 

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. 

## **Activities** 

During the year, the charity carried out the following activities: 

- Music event organizing 

- Appel with family friends 

## **3. Achievements and Performance** 

During the reporting period, the charity achieved the following: 

- Provided financial support towards the rehabilitation and medical care of disabled children in Pakistan 

- Supported educational and training initiatives for disadvantaged young people 

- Raised funds through donations and community fundraising activities 

- Transferred funds to partner organisations in Pakistan to support charitable projects 

- Maintained strong donor engagement and continued support from the community 

The charity continued to focus on its core objectives of advancing education and supporting the rehabilitation of disabled children and young people in Pakistan. The trustees monitored the use of funds to ensure they were applied effectively and for charitable purposes. 

The trustees believe these achievements demonstrate the charity's continued commitment to its objectives and beneficiaries. 

## **4. Financial Review** 

## **Financial Position** 

The charity's financial position for the year is summarised below: 

- Total Income: £28,638 

- Total Expenditure: £5,129 

- Net Movement in Funds: £23,509 

- Closing Balance: £23,509 

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## **Reserves Policy** 

The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to ensure the charity can continue to operate effectively. 

## **5. Plans for Future Periods** 

The charity plans to: 

- Continue supporting the rehabilitation and medical treatment of disabled children and young people in Pakistan 

- Expand fundraising activities within the local community to increase charitable income 

- Strengthen partnerships with organisations in Pakistan to ensure effective delivery of charitable projects 

- Provide continued support for educational and training programmes for disadvantaged beneficiaries 

- Improve governance and financial monitoring to ensure transparency and accountability 

The trustees will continue to review the charity’s activities to ensure that funds are used effectively and in line with the charity’s objectives. 

## **6. Trustee Responsibilities** 

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. 

The trustees confirm that: 

- Proper accounting records are kept 

- Assets are safeguarded 

- Financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis 

Approved by the Trustees on: 31 October 2024 SIGN Signed: 4bee 

Trustee Name: Syed Hassan 

Position: Chair 

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## **Financial Statements** 

## **Receipts and Payments Account** 

## **Income** 

**Source Amount (£)** Donations & Fundraising 28,638.00 **Total Income 28,638.00** 

## **Expenditure** 

**Category Amount (£)** Overseas Charitable Payment (Pakistan) 5,129.00 **Total Expenditure 5,129.00** 

## **Net Movement in Funds** 

Net Surplus for the Year: £23,509.00 

## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities** 

## **Assets** 

**Asset Amount (£)** Bank Balance (31 July 2024 approx.) 23,509 **Total Assets 23,509** 

## **Liabilities** 

None reported 

## **Net Assets** 

£23,509 

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## **Notes:** 

These accounts have been prepared from bank statements for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2024 using receipts and payments basis suitable for small UK charities. 

## **Independent Examiner's Report** 

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended Date 31 October 2024. 

Responsibilities and basis of report: 

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 

Independent Examiner's Statement: 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention. 

Signed: 

SIGN Independent Examiner Name: ___Meraj Iqbal Jahan________________ Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________20 - March 2026____________________________ 

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