REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1133459
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
for
Najat Foundation
ACN Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants 41 Orsett Road Grays Essex RM17 5DS
Najat Foundation
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
Najat Foundation
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The objects of the charity are:
To promote the benefit of people in bangladesh, in particular but not exclusively orphans and the poor by:
1) the advancement of education, training and employment opportunities;
2) the relief of poverty, sickness and distress;
3) the promotion of good health and health education; and
4) any such other purposes deemed charitable by the law of england and wales as the trustees shall from time to time determine
Management and administration
The charity is organised with a committee elected by the members to oversee the overall activities. The charity has appointed trustees. The trustees are the people responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. The names of trustees are declared when a charity is first registered. The trustees are responsible for keeping the list up to date and may do this by updating their details online as it happens, using their Annual Return, or for charities with income below £10,000, by using their Annual Update.
One member is nominated as a chairperson to monitor the day to day operation of the charity.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
During the financial year, the charity continued its fundraising efforts by collecting voluntary donations from members of the public. A total of £72,720 was received in donations during the period.
Of this amount, £42,534 was remitted to Bangladesh to support the ongoing activities of Najat Islami Markaz. These funds were applied towards the provision of essential services, including the supply of food, clothing, and medical assistance to orphans and children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In addition, the charity contributed £21,014 to Goreeb and Yateem’s Masjid Projects (UK Charity No. 1122271) in furtherance of its charitable objectives. This donation supported the continuation and development of community and religious projects benefiting the poor and needy.
The trustees are satisfied that all charitable funds were applied in accordance with the charity’s objectives and that the activities undertaken during the year have advanced its aims of relieving poverty and supporting underprivileged individuals..
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The charity’s policy is to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to meet short-term operating needs and to ensure continuity of services. Given the current deficit, the trustees will continue to monitor cash flows closely and seek to rebuild reserves through prudent financial management and increased fundraising efforts.
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Najat Foundation
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The financial statements, set out on pages 5 to 10, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) — Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net deficit for the year on revenue activities of £888, with no realised incoming resources of a capital nature (£Nil). This results in an overall net deficit for the year of £888.
At the year end, total reserves amounted to a deficit of £456, after accounting for unrealised losses arising from the revaluation of investments. The free unrestricted liquid reserves stood at negative £456, indicating a deficit position.
The trustees recognise that the current level of reserves is below the desired target and are committed to reviewing income generation and expenditure to restore the charity to a sustainable financial position. Measures are being considered to strengthen the charity’s funding base and improve long-term financial stability.
FUTURE PLANS
Looking ahead, the trustees aim to consolidate the charity’s operations, enhance fundraising initiatives, and seek new grant opportunities. Efforts will focus on achieving financial recovery while maintaining the quality and impact of charitable activities.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charitycharity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1133459
Principal address
259 Whitechapel Road London E1 1DB
Trustees
S A Hamidi B Haque A Z Zaman
Independent Examiner
ACN Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants 41 Orsett Road Grays Essex RM17 5DS
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Najat Foundation
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 9 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
S A Hamidi - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Najat Foundation
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Najat Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Najat Foundation (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Anwar F Chowdhury FCCA
ACN Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants 41 Orsett Road Grays Essex RM17 5DS
9 October 2025
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Najat Foundation
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Unrestricted |
Total |
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fund |
funds |
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| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 72,720 | 69,556 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Raising funds | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| Charitable activities | |||
| Bangladesh Educational Projects | 42,534 | 60,220 | |
| Goreeb Masjid Projects | 21,014 | - | |
| Other | 60 | 3,901 | |
| Total | 73,608 | 74,121 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (888) | (4,565) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 432 | 4,997 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | (456) | 432 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Najat Foundation
Balance Sheet
31 December 2024
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Unrestricted |
Total |
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fund |
funds |
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| Notes | £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Cash at bank | 864 | 1,152 | |
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 4 | (1,320) | (720) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | (456) | 432 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | (456) | 432 | |
| NET ASSETS | (456) | 432 | |
| FUNDS | 5 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | (456) | 432 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | (456) | 432 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 9 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
S A Hamidi - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Najat Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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Najat Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
3. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted |
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fund |
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| £ | ||||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 69,556 | |||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Raising funds | 10,000 | |||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Bangladesh Educational Projects | 60,220 | |||
| Other | 3,901 | |||
| Total | 74,121 | |||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (4,565) | |||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 4,997 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 432 | |||
| 4. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Other creditors | 1,320 | 720 | ||
| 5. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
Net |
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movement |
At |
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At 1.1.24 |
in funds |
31.12.24 |
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| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 432 | (888) | (456) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 432 | (888) | (456) | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
||
resources |
expended |
in funds |
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| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 72,720 | (73,608) | (888) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 72,720 | (73,608) | (888) |
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Najat Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net |
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|---|---|---|---|
movement |
At |
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At 1.1.23 |
in funds |
31.12.23 |
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| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 4,997 | (4,565) | 432 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 4,997 | (4,565) | 432 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 69,556 | (74,121) | (4,565) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 69,556 | (74,121) | (4,565) |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
AtUnrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
NetmovementAt1.1.23in funds31.12.24£ £ £ 4,997 (5,453) (456) 4,997 (5,453) (456) |
|---|---|
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
|---|---|---|---|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 142,276 | (147,729) | (5,453) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 142,276 | (147,729) | (5,453) |
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Najat Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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Najat Foundation
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Detailed Statement of Financial Activitiesfor the Year Ended 31 December 2024 |
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| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |
£ |
£ |
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| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 72,720 | 69,556 |
| Total incoming resources | 72,720 | 69,556 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Advertising, promotion & Campaign | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Grants to charitable projects | 62,948 | 60,220 |
| Support costs | ||
| Finance | ||
| Bank charges | 60 | 61 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Casual staff salaries | - | 3,000 |
| Accountancy and legal fees | 600 | 840 |
| 600 | 3,840 | |
| Total resources expended | 73,608 | 74,121 |
| Net expenditure | (888) | (4,565) |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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