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2024-12-31-accounts

HUM*lN IIID Y IIDVOCIICY ANNUAL REPORT JANUARY-DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS

LETTER FROM THE CHAIR LETTER FROM THE CHAIR LETTER FROM THE CHAIR 01
GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 02
WHO WE ARE 03
FOOD & NUTRITION 05

Afghanistan Food Packs Syria Food Packs Mali Food Packs Afghanistan Bread Project Syria Bread Distribution Syria Bakery Renovation Baby Milk Packs

WASH & HEALTHCARE 07

Rohingya Water Wells Afghanistan Water Wells Yemen Water Wells Rehabilitated Water Well & Community Education Sessions Afghanistan Hospital

EDUCATION & SPONSORSHIP 13

West Bank Aida Youth Centre Paghman Girls School Islamic Books Distribution Orphan Sponsorship

CONTAINERS
DEPLOYMENT & DELEGATION
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Palestine
Lebanon
Yemen
Afghanistan
ZAKAT
RAMADAN
QURBANI
WINTER
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
ACTIVITIES
CASHFLOW STATEMENT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
ADVOCACY
TRUSTEE FINANCIAL REVIEW
AUDITOR'S REPORT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, As we reflect on the past year, I am humbled by the resilience of the communities we serve and the unwavering support of our donors. Human Aid & Advocacy continues to stand for justice, dignity, and hope for those affected by war, displacement, and oppression.

This year brought moments of triumph, including progress in Syria and relief for Rohingya refugees. Yet our hearts remain heavy for Gaza, where ongoing violence and restrictions have made delivering aid increasingly difficult. Despite this, the strength and perseverance of affected communities continue to inspire us.

In 2024, our mission has grown stronger and more urgent. With a fully established Advocacy department, we have amplified the voices of the oppressed through digital campaigns, media publications, and verified updates, bringing global attention to human suffering that is too often ignored.

On the humanitarian front, we have expanded our programs to meet critical needs across multiple regions. In Palestine, Syria, and Afghanistan, we sponsored 450 orphans, provided education for young girls in Afghanistan to empower their futures, and supported 590 students in vocational skills training. We have delivered critical aid including food, medical supplies, hygiene kits, baby milk, and fuel.

Our work embodies our faith and values—moral courage, integrity, and a responsibility to act where others cannot. By combining advocacy with aid, we strive to go beyond the bare minimum, standing firm for those who have no voice.

I extend my deepest gratitude to all who have supported our mission through donations, prayers, and solidarity. With Allah’s mercy and your continued support, we can continue to bring hope to those in despair.

May Allah ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Palestine and around the world, and grant justice to the oppressed. Ameen.

Warm regards, Zeeshan Siddiqui Chairman, Human Aid & Advocacy

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GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

The Trustees, who are also Directors of the charity for the purpose of the Companies Act, are pleased to present the Trustee Report and audited financial statements for the year ending December 2024. This report complies with requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charites SORP (2015).

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

The charity’s objects and controls are regulated by the Memorandum and Articles of Association, which was adopted on 19 April 2010 and amended by special resolution on 7 August 2010. The organisation was incorporated by the Companies House on 19 April 2010 as ‘Human Aid UK Limited’ and later changed to ‘Human Aid UK’ on 22 March 2011. It was recently changed to ‘Human Aid & Advocacy Ltd’ on 13 October 2022 and later changed to ‘Human Aid & Advocacy’ on 25 Oct 2022. The same was registered with the charity status on 17 September 2010.

Human Aid UK rebranded to Human Aid & Advocacy to further its charitable objectives of not only providing relief via aid but also advocating for the survivors of war and persecution.

TRUSTEES

Dr Zeeshan Ahmed Siddiqui Chair Appointed 10 December 2019 Muhammad Shaker Chowdhury Trustee Appointed 01 July 2024 Dawud Bakhtiar Khan Trustee Appointed 27 June 2024 Mamoon Al-Hassan Trustee Appointed 22 June 2022

The Directors are eligible in committee, to appoint additional trustees under the terms of the Memorandum and Articles f Association.

REGISTERED OFFICE

BANK

Human Aid & Advocacy Al-Rayan Bank 3 Coke Street 44 Hans Crescent London Knightsbridge E1 1ER London SW1X 0NZ

AUDITOR

Abacus Partners (LDN) LLP Unit A Abbots Wharf 93 Stainsby Road London E14 6JL

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OUR VISION

To see a world where believers can worship Allah free from the fear of war and persecution.

OUR MISSION

To establish a connected Ummah of ambassadors, working together to support survivors of war and persecution through humanitarian assistance and advocacy, addressing the root causes of oppression, whilst empowering survivors and restoring their dignity.

OUR REACH

We are working tirelessly in some of the poorest countries in the world to help people escape the hardship of conflict. With the help of our partners, we are able to support people in some of the most hard-to-reach places of the world.

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FOOD & NUTRITION

FOOD PACKS

Around the world, billions of people still lack access to nutritious, safe & sufficient food. The prevalence of undernourishment globally has persisted for three consecutive years, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the last year, 1 out of 11 people in the world are estimated to have faced hunger and an approximate 28% of the global population, around 2.3 billion people, were moderately or severely food insecure.

This year, Human Aid & Advocacy delivered 12,451 food packs to support vulnerable communities around the world with nourishing food aid. Crafted from staple foods and sourced locally where possible, each food pack provides beneficiaries with nutritious food items, supporting entire families.

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BREAD PROJECT

In many cultures, bread is considered a staple food, providing comfort and nutrition across communities and lands. Although simple, a piece of bread can provide much needed nutrition to survivors worldwide.

In Syria, Human Aid & Advocacy partnered with local bakeries, supporting them through flour and fuel subsidies, provided training in hygiene practices, efficient baking methods and basic business skills. The project helped to stimulate the local economy, providing support to local businesses, farmers, millers, bakers and distributors, promoting a circular local economy and framework for improved food security and community empowerment.

In 2024, the project distributed 370,368 bread packs to survivors in Afghanistan & Syria.

370,368 BREAD PACKS

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BAKERY REHABILITATION PROJECT

Following the earthquake that struck Turkey & Northwest Syria, several facilities and infrastructure were affected in bakeries and silos. Due to partial destruction of buildings and equipment, coupled with a lack of financial liquidity to operate, 27% of non-operational bakeries, mainly located in Afrin and A’zaz districts, temporarily closed following the earthquake. This was the case with the Al-Durra bakery in Afrin, Aleppo.

The Al-Durra bakery is the main public bakery in Afrin. Located in an area housing many IDPs, it plays a crucial role in providing subsidised bread to more than 1,000 families in the local area. Human Aid & Advocacy worked to repair and rehabilitate the bakery, fortifying it as a stable and sustainable institution in the Afrin neighbourhood. It strengthens community cohesion and social stability, fosters resilience, providing reliable access to essential food empowering local livelihoods and households.

BABY MILK

Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, has endured prolonged sieges and battles, worsening poverty, food insecurity, and overwhelming its healthcare system. Malnutrition, especially among children, is alarmingly high.

Infants are particularly vulnerable as food shortages and maternal hardship limit breastfeeding, increasing reliance on costly formula milk. Many families cannot afford it, putting children at risk of severe malnutrition.

The Baby Milk Project tackles this by providing high-quality formula and nutritional supplements to vulnerable mothers and children. This year, it supported 180 malnourished infants and young children.

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WASH & HEALTHCARE

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YEMEN WATER WELLS

AFGHANISTAN WATER WELLS

AFGHANISTAN HOSPITAL

REHABILITATED WATER WELL & COMMUNITY EDUCATION SESSIONS

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WASH & HEALTHCARE

In 2024, 176 million people were in need of humanitarian WASH assistance, and yet only 48 million have been reached with WASH activities, according to the GWC.

Hundreds of children under the age of 5 die every day from preventable waterborne diseases due to a lack of basic WASH services in their homes, health centres and schools. Millions more find themselves missing out on essential nutrients or their education. Access to water and sanitation is a human right, and fundamental to the health, dignity and prosperity of the survivors we serve. In the words of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, ‘This human right is in itself essential for life and dignity, but it is also the foundation for achieving a wealth of other human rights, including the right to health and the right to development’. As a foundation, WASH projects, such as our hand pumps installations, well rehabilitation and educational sessions, are central to the wellbeing of our survivors.

ROHINGYA REFUGEES

Large scale displacement of the Rohingya from Myanmar’s northern Rakhine State into Bangladesh has led almost 1 million Rohingya refugees, largely women and children, to shelter in the 33 camps in the Cox’s Bazar District in Bangladesh.

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The rapid increase in population has severely taxed the available amenities, particularly clean water, healthcare and sanitation services. With limited existing safe water systems, and inadequate distance between potable water sources, many Rohingya have to walk great distances through unsuitable terrain to collect water for their families.

This year, we built 5 deep water wells within the camps, providing reliable and sustainable sources of clean water for the Rohingya community. The wells constructed employ solar-powered pumps, and integrate innovative rainwater harvesting systems with traditional well construction, maximising water availability. Through the programme, we aimed to empower the refugee community and conducted training sessions focusing on hygiene practices, water conservation and basic maintenance of the wells.

5 WATER WELLS

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AFGHANISTAN

In 2024, water scarcity and soap availability in Afghanistan worsened, with 23% of households reporting insufficient water for hygiene, and 44% of households lacking soap. Exacerbated by recurring drought, rising monthly expenditures on water and limited WASH services, many Afghans face increasing barriers to water access across rural and urban areas of Afghanistan. In the past year, 35% of households relied on unimproved water sources and 39% reported insufficient water access. With long distances to water points, dried-up sources and economic barriers, many families are vulnerable to communicable diseases due to a lack of adequate WASH facilities.

Access to clean water is essential for life, and ensuring everyone has access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation is crucial. We installed 2 water well hand pumps in areas where the need for clean water was particularly high. For these communities, the water wells have enhanced the quality of life and overall wellbeing of the families supported, generating far-reaching benefits within these societies.

2 WATER WELLS

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YEMEN

In Yemen, more than 16 million people are in urgent need of WASH assistance. For many Yemeni communities, WASH needs remain substantially high due to increasing displacement as a result of escalating conflict, natural disasters, food insecurity and epidemic outbreaks. Survivors travel several kilometres daily to fetch water from sources much further away.

This year, we established 7 solar powered water wells in rural areas of Yemen, increasing the availability of safe, potable water and supporting innumerable families with reliable and environmentally friendly water supply to fulfil their basic needs.

In the area of Lahj, we rehabilitated a well, supporting approximately 300 families with water. Prior to rehabilitation, the well had been consistently reducing its output due to a lack of maintenance, leaving vulnerable communities without consistent access to water, and a lack of safe drinking water. These initiatives have had a critical and positive impact on the health, hygiene and sustainability of the Yemeni communities supported.

1 REHABILITATED WATER WELL

7 WATER WELLS

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HEALTHCARE

Jannat Gul Khan Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, is a public facility treating over 8,000 patients each month, offering surgical, pharmaceutical, and neonatal care. Due to economic crises and sanctions, it faces severe shortages of medicine, fuel, and essential resources, leaving patients vulnerable.

WITH 17.9 MILLION

Afghans in need of health assistance and high unemployment making private care unaffordable, access to treatment is critical.

To address these challenges, Human Aid & Advocacy provided medical equipment, hired three specialist doctors (general medicine, maternal, and surgical), and installed a solar energy system to ensure reliable electricity. These efforts have improved care quality and made healthcare more accessible for those who need it most.

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EDUCATION & SPONSORSHIP

WEST BANK AIDA YOUTH CENTRE

The Aida Camp in Bethlehem, West Bank, has housed over 5,500 refugees on just 0.071 km² since 1950. More than half its residents are minors, but schools are overcrowded, underfunded, and lack resources to address ongoing trauma from restrictions and violence, especially since October 2023. Many children struggle academically, dropout rates are high, and youth face limited job prospects due to high unemployment and few transferable skills.

FOUNDED IN 1968, THE AIDA YOUTH CENTRE AYC

supports and advocates for the community, offering sports, arts, and educational programmes to promote wellbeing and social cohesion. This year, Human Aid & Advocacy partnered with AYC to launch a pilot IT programme, providing 30 laptops, a smartboard, and a sponsored technology teacher. The programme equips youth with digital literacy and tech skills, preparing them for education and employment in an increasingly digital world.

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PAGHMAN GIRLS SCHOOL

For over a decade, Paghman Girls School on the outskirts of Kabul has provided education to 160 Afghan girls, including orphans, offering learning resources, academic development, and opportunity. With only two sheltered classrooms and three outdoor classes under trees, it lacks electricity, running water, and adequate facilities, leaving the building unfit for purpose.

Amid a struggling education system and severe funding shortages, many teachers have gone unpaid for almost a year, and the school has survived only through local community support. In a country where 3.7 million children, 60% of them girls, are out of school, female education is critical.

With your support, Human Aid & Advocacy is building a new, fully equipped school for 300 students, aiming to complete construction next year to give girls in Paghman safe access to quality education and the chance for academic empowerment.

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ISLAMIC STUDIES

An Afghan orphanage in the province of Ghazni supports 250 students of Islamic studies. As part of their education, these students study Qur’an, Tafsir, Fiqh, Arabic & Aqidah.

Due to shortages and limits to resources, individual books are shared between multiple students. Human Aid & Advocacy supported the orphans of Ghazni and distributed a variety of Islamic books to the students, ensuring each child has access to the resources they need.

For the beneficiaries, this initiative fosters a supportive educational environment, enhancing their learning capacity, whilst simultaneously promoting independent study and a deeper engagement with education and spiritual growth.

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ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP

Tragically, many survivors grow up having lost family members and friends to conflict. This is the reality for millions of orphaned survivors of war and persecution.

450 ORPHANS

OUR ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMMES PROVIDE

In the countries we serve, the number of orphaned children continues to

RISE AND MANY ARE IN NEED OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE. Gf shelter food education

& RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO VULNERABLE ORPHANS IN AFGHANISTAN, PALESTINE & SYRIA.

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SHELTER & SETTLEMENT

DAR US SAKEENAH

4 HOMES

In Syria, 13 years of war and decades of tyranny claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands, reduced cities to rubble and plunged the nation into abject poverty. millions of Syrians were internally displaced and millions more became refugees in neighbouring countries and beyond. As the conflict raged on, so many survivors had no choice but to flee, and many were internally displaced multiple times.

The Dar us Sakeenah housing project was developed to provide newly constructed homes to internally displaced peoples and families affected. Through this initiative, Human Aid & Advocacy built 4 fully furnished homes for survivors this year, providing a stable and secure environment for families to rebuild their lives.

In December 2024, the Syrian people ousted the Assad regime, concluding more than a decade of war and decades of unyielding tyranny. In solidarity with the people of Syria, Human Aid & Advocacy have launched the Rebuild campaign, supporting Syrian survivors as they strive to rebuild.

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COWS

ZARANGS

VOCATIONAL SKILLS

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EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS

Around the globe, the rising cost of living is pushing more and more people into poverty. In Afghanistan, as the economic crisis continues, approximately half of the population are living in poverty, and many Afghan households experience persistent unemployment and underemployment amid limited job and business opportunities. Without a stable income, many households struggle to meet their family’s basic needs, and

AROUND 15 MILLION PEOPLE ARE FACING FOOD INSECURITY.

Against this backdrop, Human Aid & Advocacy developed sustainability-led programmes, designed to empower survivors, supporting them through income-generation projects to help alleviate the economic challenges they face.

These empowerment projects provide survivors with the tools to uplift themselves and support their families sustainably.

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COWS

Livestock is the backbone of Afghanistan’s rural community, contributing 15% to the county’s agricultural GDP. Recent climate shocks and unpredictable natural disasters have left many farmers unable to continue producing and without a livelihood.

Human Aid & Advocacy work closely with local authorities to identify those in need and help grow the farming sector.

The cow distribution project supports farming families, providing them with a cow they can use to generate income, through breeding, milk and dairy production.

This year, we supported 15 families through the project.

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ZARANGS

A popular means of transport, zarangs are motorised carriages used for the transfer of goods and people in Afghanistan. For our survivors it can be a respected means of earning a livelihood, enabling breadwinners to support their families.

We provided family breadwinners with a fully fuelled zarang, supporting families with the tools to become financially independent.

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VOCATIONAL SKILLS

In a society where decades of war and occupation has widowed close to 2 million women in Afghanistan, the number of women-led households is significant. For widows, development initiatives are invaluable. The vocational skills programme empowers Afghan women, equipping them with the skills and resources they need to develop a sustainable livelihood and support their families.

The vocational skills programme is 590 implemented in districts across the

country. Students are supplied with STUDENTS resources, materials and their very own sewing machine which they can use to

start their own businesses, once 6 VOCATIONAL graduated. This year, Human Aid &

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CONTAINERS

For more than a decade, Human Aid & Advocacy have operated the UK to Syria container programme, sending several aid containers filled with essential aid items to the people of Syria. This year, we organised and successfully delivered 3 containers each filled with 40 pallets of much needed aid to our survivors in Syria.

3 AID CONTAINERS

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

PALESTINE

For more than a year, Israel has bombarded Gaza with unrelenting attacks, targeting residential buildings, religious and cultural hubs, agricultural sites and medical facilities. At the end of 2024, more than 450 days since Israel began its war against Palestinians in Gaza, daily bombardments, displacement and starvation have affected all of Gaza’s 2.3 million population. In the past 15 months, Israel has killed at least 46,000 people and injured more than 100,000. 95% of people in Gaza, approximately 1.9 million, have been internally displaced and 2.2 million Gazans are experiencing an acute food insecurity crisis.

Human Aid & Advocacy are working on the ground in Gaza supporting survivors. Our teams have witnessed first-hand the difficulties of living in Palestine, and yet in the face of increasing adversity we have also witnessed the strong and resilient spirits of the Palestinian people. With your support, Human Aid & Advocacy have delivered critical assistance and support to survivors in Palestine, in the ways they need it most.

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LEBANON

In September 2024, after nearly a year of relentless bombardment on Gaza, Israel escalated its onslaught over Lebanon’s southern border. On September 23rd 2024, Lebanon witnessed its single deadliest day in 34 years, as Israeli strikes killed at least 558 people and wounded 1,645, including many women, children and aid workers.

After almost 2 months of attacks, thousands of Lebanese people have been killed. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced as a result of Israeli military action and billions of pounds worth of damages committed to housing, agricultural and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and places of worship.

300 EMERGENCY FOOD PACKS

Human Aid & Advocacy distributed 300 emergency packs, supporting survivors in Lebanon with much needed food aid.

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YEMEN

In August 2024, unprecedented heavy rains caused catastrophic flooding in Yemen. The floods devastated most districts of the Taiz Governorate, displacing thousands of families, damaging homes, disrupting access to shelter, clean water, food and medical care. The effects of the flood exacerbated the existing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, deepening the jeopardy faced by vulnerable communities.

In response, Human Aid & Advocacy provided urgent assistance to hundreds of displaced families in the Adabbat camp, offering temporary shelters, essential non-food items, and emergency food rations. Through water purification and hygiene interventions, we restored clean water access for 7,400 people in the camp and deployed mobile health outreach clinics, providing much needed medical care to affected Yemeni survivors.

100 EMERGENCY FOOD PACKS

100 HYGIENE KITS

200 READY TO EAT MEALS

7 WATER TANKS

15 DAILY WATER TANKER TRUCKS

2 MOBILE HEALTH CLINICS

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“ t 7 Just two months later, further flooding and ry windstorms struck central and eastern Afghanistan, with Nangarhar province among the hardest hit—hundreds lost their lives, homes were destroyed, and damaged infrastructure deepened food insecurity. We responded by delivering emergency family food packs to 200 affected households in Nangarhar.

156 BAGHLAN EMERGENCY PACKS a 200 NANGARHAR EMERGENCY FOOD PACKS

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SYRIA

In response to the fall of the Assad regime and the return of displaced Syrians to their homes, Human Aid & Advocacy provided critical support to affected communities in Aleppo. We distributed fresh bread to vulnerable families, the elderly, and those living in poverty, addressing urgent food insecurity amid widespread civilian displacement.

THIS PROJECT DIRECTLY SUPPORTED 1,138 HOUSEHOLDS,

helping families rebuild their lives and meet basic nutritional needs during a period of significant upheaval.

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ZAKAH

One of the five pillars of Islam, Zakah is a fundamental obligation performed by all eligible Muslims. As the giver of Zakah, the act of giving purifies one’s wealth and soul. For the communities your donations support, Zakah is a succour used to support and empower some of the most disadvantaged around the world.

At Human Aid & Advocacy, all of our Zakah eligible projects are conducted in accordance with Islamic Guidelines, as advised by the Islamic Finance Advisory (IFA), a subsidiary of the Islamic Council, and the independent Islamic Scholars Board (ISB). Your Zakah donations are handled with the greatest of care to ensure they reach eligible beneficiaries quickly and securely, supporting those in need.

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RAMADAN

During the blessed month of Ramadan, billions of Muslims worldwide observe practices of fasting, charitable giving and increased prayer. Accessing nourishing and consistent meals is vital to the health and wellbeing of our survivors, even more so after a full day of fasting.

This year, we continued our Ramadan Kitchen programme in Afghanistan, Syria & Yemen, and in areas of Gaza, cooking hot, fresh and fulfilling Iftar meals for survivors to break their fasts with throughout the month of Ramadan.

We distributed Ramadan food packs and Fidya & Kaffarah food donations to survivors, supporting families with nutritious, locally sourced food, helping to alleviate some of the hardships of food insecurity experienced by our survivors and uphold their dignity.

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EID

Twice a year, Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid. A time of joy and remembrance, Eid is one of the few respites our survivors look forward to. Your donations have helped some of the most disadvantaged communities to experience the joys of Eid, bringing smiles to the faces of our survivors.

202 ORPHAN EID GIFTS

2 EID PARTY DAYS

725 ZAKAT UL FITR PACKS

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QURBANI

In some areas around the world, fresh meat is considered a luxury item and for many survivors, Qurbani may be the only time of year they are able experience this.

During the month of Dhul-Hijjah, Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Adha, marking the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage. Muslims around the world carry out the sunnah (practice) of sacrificing an animal and distributing the meat to the poor and vulnerable.

This year, Human Aid & Advocacy delivered your Qurbani to survivors in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Mali, West Bank, Gaza, Somalia, Yemen, and to Rohingya & Uyghur refugees,

SUPPORTING 4,597 HOUSEHOLDS WITH QURBANI MEAT.

169 SMALL ANIMALS GOATS & SHEEP

47 LARGE ANIMALS COWS

136 SHARES OF A LARGE ANIMAL

4,597 HOUSEHOLDS

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WINTER

For many survivors, the winter period only exacerbates their hardships, intensifying their basic needs. In some areas, temperatures drop to below freezing, leading to increased mortality amongst some of the most vulnerable communities.

THIS WINTER PERIOD, HUMAN AID & ADVOCACY SUPPORTED FAMILIES WITH SEASONAL ASSISTANCE, DISTRIBUTING WINTER PACKS TO THOSE MOST VULNERABLE

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ADVOCACY

Human Aid & Advocacy (HAA) strengthened community leadership and awareness through initiatives like

IMAMS AND SCHOLARS UNITE FOR PALESTINE

Through the MUSLIM STUDENTS FOR PALESTINE

coalition, HAA empowered students nationwide, providing resources, guidance, and a platform to share best practices, culminating in a full-day Student Palestine Conference with workshops and expert talks.

which brought together over 20 imams and 10 mosques, reaching more than 300 attendees with advocacy training.

HAA led high-impact campaigns to raise public awareness and demand accountability.

THE ‘NO TO GENOCIDE’ campaign displayed striking billboards in five major UK cities, mobilizing over

2,000 PARTICIPANTS TO PETITION POLICYMAKERS

over the UK’s complicity in Gaza.

To expand reach and impact, HAA launched WhatsApp and Telegram channels providing real-time updates and analyses, while securing coverage in major independent media outlets including TRT, Middle East Eye, Memo, Islam21c, 5Pillars, and Press TV.

The ‘Prosecute Genocide’

campaign highlighted the role of UK nationals in the Israeli Offence Forces,

USING DIGITAL AD-VANS AND TARGETED PETITIONS to push for investigations and justice.

HAA also strengthened ties with

THE ROHINGYA COMMUNITY UK,

laying the foundation for a dedicated advocacy campaign in 2026. These efforts demonstrate HAA’s commitment to amplifying marginalized voices and driving meaningful action on pressing human rights issues.

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TRUSTEES FINANCIAL REVIEW

In the face of worsening global humanitarian crises, our donor base has expanded significantly and shown extraordinary solidarity. This growth in support has allowed us to meet urgent needs across Palestine, but also to respond effectively to urgent needs in Syria, Lebanon, and other countries where we operate.

This year, the charity achieved a surplus of £859,745

compared to £150,542 last year.

This was brought about by a surge in collections in the midst of several crises, particularly Israel’s onslaught into Lebanon, the increasing prices of commodities in Gaza, and the need for support to help Syrians returning to their homes.

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THE CHARITY HAD £169,709 IN FREE RESERVES,

which will help ensure continued delivery of projects in the year ahead.

BY THE END OF THE YEAR, THE CHARITY'S TOTAL RESERVES STOOD AT £1,368,758 WITH £1,150,630

being restricted funds dedicated mainly to ongoing projects supporting beneficiaries across Syria and Afghanistan.

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Human Aid & Advocacy is committed to strengthening both resilience and adaptability in our crisis response, ensuring that we can sustain ongoing projects even when donor attention shifts toward emergencies. A key strength is our freedom from major financial liabilities, such as loans or heavily pledged income, allowing us to safeguard our long-term stability and sustainability.

Human Aid & Advocacy is focused on building resilience and agility, ensuring we can keep vital projects running even during shifting emergencies. With no major debts or financial commitments, we are well-positioned to remain sustainable and respond where we’re needed most.

Human Aid & Advocacy’s focus on sustainability means that we aim to keep vital projects running even during shifting emergencies, which requires us to be focused on building resilience and agility

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RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Operating in high-risk regions demands careful planning, so we continue to carry out thorough research and due diligence before launching overseas partnerships or projects. To strengthen our sustainability, we are exploring a waqf model, refining our marketing for areas with rapidly changing needs, such as Gaza, to give us greater flexibility with funds and better manage steep rises in supply costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees, who also serve as directors under company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report, including the Strategic Report and financial statements, in accordance with applicable laws and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Under company law, trustees are required to produce financial statements for each financial year that provide a true and fair view of the charitable company’s financial position, as well as its incoming resources and their application, including income and expenditure for that period. When preparing these financial statements, the trustees must:

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ADEQUATE ACCOUNTING RECORDS THAT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE CHARITABLE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL POSITION AT ANY GIVEN TIME, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPANIES ACT 2006. THEY ARE ALSO TASKED WITH SAFEGUARDING THE COMPANY’S ASSETS AND TAKING REASONABLE STEPS TO PREVENT AND DETECT FRAUD OR OTHER IRREGULARITIES.

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EACH TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT’S APPROVAL CONFIRMS THAT:

THE TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT WERE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ACTING IN THEIR CAPACITY AS COMPANY DIRECTORS, ON 15TH OF SEPTEMBER 2024, AND SIGNED ON THEIR BEHALF BY:

ZEESHAN SIDDIQUI

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES OF HUMAN AID & ADVOCACY

OPINIONS

We have audited the financial statements of Human Aid & Advocacy Ltd for the year ended 31st December 2024, which comprise the statement of financial activities, the Statement of Financial Position, the statement of cash flows, and the related Notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed

In our opinion the financial statements:

BASIS FOR OPINION

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

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CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN

We have concluded that the Trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

We sought clarity on the Company’s cashflow and projected deliverables to help conclude on this. we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that cast doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

OTHER INFORMATION

The other information comprises the information included in the trustees’ annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read other information and, in doing so consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

OPINIONS ON OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

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MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic report and the Trustees Annual Report.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

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As part of our planning process:

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:

USE OF OUR REPORT

This is report is made solely to the charitable company’s members as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Acts 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinion we have formed.

Mr Nur Ahmed Chowdhury FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Abacus Partners (Ldn) LLP Statutory Auditor Unit A, Abbotts Wharf 93 Stainsby Road London E14 6JL Date: 5th October 2025

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