Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2024 To 31[st] March 2025
Charity name: Needs International
Charity registration number: 1139667
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Our ongoing efforts is to support orphans in Accra, Ghana, as well as impoverished communities within the city and the northern region around Tamale. Through targeted initiatives, we aim to provide these vulnerable people with stable housing, adequate nutrition, access to clean water, proper sanitation, suitable clothing, essential medical care, and education. By addressing these foundational needs, we strive to empower individuals and families to attain a sustainable quality of life. Our focus remains on sustaining and enhancing aid for both orphans and underprivileged communities, with particular emphasis on assisting children and young adults who face heightened risks due to poverty. We have continued to allocate funding to these efforts, ensuring that orphans and economically disadvantaged families in Accra and Tamale receive ongoing support. This also includes support to those orphans graduating to senior colleges and further education. Several impactful developments were made in recent periods, notably in educational infrastructure. Enhancements were carried out in the school, which included teaching standards, safeguarding, upgrading staff rooms to foster a supportive environment conducive to learning and care. In response to rising operational costs and the increasing demands on resources, wage adjustments were made to fairly compensate teachers and staff who play a critical role in maintaining these support systems. Recognising the need for consistent access to clean water,we assisted in constructingwater |
storage tanks in the Tamale region. These tanks are a vital resource, helping to secure a reliable supply of water for both daily use and sanitary needs, thereby reducing water scarcity issues in these communities. To bolster funding for our initiatives, we have outreached efforts within the local community and beyond, reaching out to friends, family, and supportive networks for additional contributions. Furthermore, we coordinated volunteer visits from the United Kingdom, which provided valuable insights into the conditions of the children and families we serve. These visits are not only instrumental in assessing needs but also in reaffirming our commitment and refining our approach to aid, ensuring that our strategies remain aligned with the evolving needs of the communities. Through these ongoing efforts, we remain steadfast in our dedication to supporting the vulnerable populations of Accra and Tamale, working toward a brighter and more sustainable future for all.
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
- Provided funding for further education for the Orphans. - Provided further finance and helped to supply more food to the remote areas of Tamale for the poor. - Acquired donations to build water tanks in Tamale. - Provided an increase in Staff and Teacher wage in Accra. - Provided funds for the well-being of the children - Help fund extensive restoration and improvements to the buildings occupied by the children. - Continued the good progress of education for the school. - Continued support to more education centres in Tamale - Financed education for the poor children of Tamale and the teachers. - Sent finance to distribute food to more villages. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Financial position is adequate with continued support by previous donors, and also increasing interest in the community |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
We have not in the past, and also do not plan in the future to hold any reserves beyond each financial period. All funds acquired, are sufficient for the projects intended. Any further finance required, we reach out for more fund raising. Any reserves will be already allocated and only delayed due to work pending or adjustments in schedules. |
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| Amount of reserves held | N/A | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
As explained above. | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
No uncertainties. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
We have outreached efforts within the local community and beyond, reaching out to friends, family, and supportive networks for additional contributions. Fundraising events are very rare, and only noteworthy when using a donation stall on a retail car park attracting donations from the general shoppers footfalls. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
TRUST DEED | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
TRUST | |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
ELECTED BY TRUSTEES |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | NEEDS INTERNATIONAL |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charitynumber | 1139667 |
| Charity’s principal address | UNIT 8/QF, ANCHOR HOUSE THORNHILL RD DEWSBURY WF12 9QF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| MOHAMMED ISHAQ KHAN |
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| FAROOQ ISMAIL | ||||
| IDRIS PATEL | ||||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| MR FAROOK ISMAIL | ||
TRUSTREE |
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| 12/12/2025 | ||
| 12/12/2025 |
NEEDS INTERNATIONAL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
Responsibilities and basis of report Independent examiner’s statement
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Needs International for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on page 5.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Charity's trustees 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 Charity 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.
M Lakhi .
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Muddassir Lakhi AFA
S. A. Chopdat & Co 134 Bradford Road Dewsbury WF13 2EW
09 /12 / 25
Date: ……………………………………..
NEEDS INTERNATIONAL
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Incoming Resources Donations received Gift Aid Other Income Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Charitable Donations Rent Light & Heat PPSA Travelling Advertisement Orphanage Donation Professional Fees Bank Charges Total resources expended Surplus / (deficit) of Income |
Note 1.2 1.3 |
- 10,862 - 10,862 2,163 140 - 0 260 - 245 378 3,186 7,676 Unrestricted funds |
221,264 - 19,135 240,399 32,283 - - - - 150,516 - - 182,799 57,600 Restricted funds |
221,264 10,862 19,135 251,261 32,283 2,163 140 - - 260 150,516 245 378 185,985 65,276 2025 |
184,754 7,308 8,752 2024 |
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| 200,814 | |||||
| 15,509 - - 155 8,752 835 132,056 235 375 157,917 |
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| 42,897 |
NEEDS INTERNATIONAL
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Balance at Bank CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors and Accruals Net Current Assets REPRESENTED BY: |
Note 2 3 |
Unrestricted | Unrestricted | - 123,619 123,619 - 123,619 Restricted funds |
- 123,619 123,619 235 123,384 2025 |
- 58,333 2024 |
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| - - - 235 235 funds |
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| 58,333 225 |
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| - | 58,108 | ||||||
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
| Reserve Surplus Income for Year |
235 - 7,676 7,441 |
58,343 57,600 115,943 |
58,108 65,276 123,384 |
15,211 42,897 |
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| 58,108 |
NEEDS INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Bases of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with:
Financial reporting standards for smaller entities Accounting and reporting by Charities - Sorp issued in 2005 Charities Act 2011
1.2 Fund Accounting
General Or Unrestricted funds are those which are used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objective of the charity
Restricted funds are those which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or raised by charity for a particular purposes.
- 1.3 Resources Expended
Resources expended are included in the statement of Financial activities on an accrual bases inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recoverable.
1.4 Tax
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes
2. CURRENT ASSETS
| HSBC Acc No 00005222 HSBC Acc NO 00003552 HSBC Acc No 00002779 3. CREDITORS & ACCRUALS Professional Fees 5. TRUSTEES & RELATED PARTIES Trustees expenses and remuneration Number of trustees who were paid expenses Total amount Paid Trustees Remuneration |
2,025 11,944 111,675 - 123,619 2,025 235 - 235 2,025 None Nil Nil Nil |
2,024 10,633 47,700 - 58,333 2,024 225 - 225 2,024 None Nil Nil Nil |
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NEEDS INTERNATIONAL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
Responsibilities and basis of report Independent examiner’s statement
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Needs International for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on page 5.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Charity's trustees 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 Charity 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.
M Lakhi .
…………………………………………… Muddassir Lakhi AFA S. A. Chopdat & Co 134 Bradford Road Dewsbury WF13 2EW
09 /12 / 25
Date: ……………………………………..