Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 Feb 2022 To 31 Jan 2023
Charity name: Water Fall Charity
Charity registration number: 1140634
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
The charity aims to relieve the poverty and suffering of those in developing countries, through education,food,housing,water provision and sponsorship programmes. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Water Fall is a non-profit humanitarian relief organisation for the poor and needy irrespective of race, religion, culture or creed. General charitable purposes Access to clean water and sanitation Education/training The advancement of health or saving of lives The prevention or relief of poverty Overseas aid/famine relief Accommodation/housing Economic/community development/employment Human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity Other charitable purposes |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The trustees always consider the guidelines set by the Charity Commission on public benefit and are satisfied all charitable work carried out are within the framework of the guidance set. |
Additional information
| Policy on grant making | To carry out appropriate Due Diligence Asking to provide the following; Charity Registration documents Charity Bank Account Details IDs of trustees Charity Mission Statement Once the above documentations have been received to Water Fall satisfaction, a details project proposal is requested from partners. Upon receipt of the project proposal WF trustees meeting is held to discuss the proposal. Any objections and concerns are to be raised and are required to be answered in full details. Thereafter a meeting is held to discuss the proposal and a decision. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Contribution made by volunteers of Water Fall is time spent in assistance fund raising and promoting the charity and physical helping in projects. |
Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
India West Bengal Handpumps Installation of 44 Hand Pumps, in communal areas around villages in the Supaul District of Bihar India, the beneficiaries no longer must walk for miles for fresh clean drinking water. Wells 11 wells in Barmer District of Rajasthan which benefitted approximately 36,000 people with access to clean water Food Distribution 160 Food packs were delivered by the team at a cost of around £30 a pack which suffices a family for a month in,Bihar and Rajasthan,this impacted over 210 people. |
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UK Siraate Must Aqeem Supported a Leicester community-based group promoting community cohesion and advancement of interfaith education. Jerry Bottle Supported a social enterprise TANZANIA Pemba Island Solar House Projects We have funded 619 solar house projects in off grid villages which brought light to homes which previously relied on kerosene bringing safe and clean electricity to homes. Food Distribution Trustees and volunteers annually visit the poorest in the most remote areas on Pemba Island to hand deliver food parcels, the pack consist of staple foods including, Rice, sugar, flour, oil and dates. 2161 packs were delivered by a team of UK volunteers which each suffices a family for a month, this was distributed around Tanzania. 61 Goats and 22 Cows were purchased and meat distributed to the poor and needy. TANGA Home Building 6 x 2 Bed Houses were built for Orphan families Orphan Educational Support 147 Orphan and Poor Child educational Support at Muzdalpha Primary School Mwakadelia Tanga Secondary School Support 18 Orphan and Needy children school fees are paid. Bore Holes 14 Bore Hole Wells have been dug around the Tanga Region giving access to clean water to over 6500 People. Food Distribution 350 Monthly Food Parcels were distributed to the poor and needy. 50 Goats were purchased and meat distributed to the poor and needy
SOUTH AFRICA Durban Poverty Alleviation Network Assisting a community feeding and educational organisation.
Additional information
| Achievements against objectives set |
Water Fall Charity has 100% achievement rates against the objectives set for a project. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Fundraising targets are achieved via promoting project on website, social media pages, whatsapp campaigns, word of mouth and personal contacts. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The charity has surplus of £95,022 at the end of year. |
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Additional information
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Public Donations |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Water Fall is a non-profit humanitarian relief organisation for the poor and needy irrespective of race, religion, culture orcreed |
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| Type of governing document |
Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? |
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 |
The charity is governed by a board of trustees drawn from skills and experience required to oversee the management of the charity and operations. |
| Additional information | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
All new trustees receive a planned induction programme before taking up their place on the board. This includes an explanation of their roles and responsibilities, an introduction to other trustees, an overview of recent business and an explanation of board format and process. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Water Fall Charity |
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| Other name the charity uses |
Water Fall |
| Registered charitynumber | 1140634 |
| Charity’s principal address | 77 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office(if any) |
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| Furqan Hajee | Chair | |
| Raihana Master | Secretary | |
| Imtiaz Patel |
Names and addresses of advisers
| Type of **adviser ** |
Name | Address |
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| Accountant | The Zak Partnership Ltd |
20 Ashfield Road Leicester LE2 1LA |
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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| Furqan Hajee | Raihana Master | |
Chair |
Secretary | |
| 23/11/2023 | ||
| 23/11/2023 |
| Waterfall Charity | Waterfall Charity | 1140634 | ||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | |||
| For the period from |
1-Feb-22 | To | 31-Jan-23 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | ||||
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| A1 Receipts | to the nearest £ 77,521 665,642 - - - - - - 743,163 - - - 743,163 637,779 9,240 162 780 180 - 648,141 - - - 648,141 95,022 - 95,022 Unrestricted funds |
to the nearest £ Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
| Cash at bank b/f | - - - - - - - - - |
- | 77,521 665,642 - - - - - - - 743,163 |
133,537 | |
| Donations | - | 469,449 | |||
| Gift aid | |||||
| Loan repayments | - | - | |||
| Other miscellaneous receipts | - | - | |||
| - | - | ||||
| - | - | ||||
| - | - | ||||
| - | - | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | - | 602,986 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - - - |
- | - - - |
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| - | - | ||||
| Sub total | - | - | |||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | - | 743,163 | 602,986 | ||
| Distribution of charitable donations | - - - - - - - - - - |
- | 637,779 9,240 - - 162 780 180 - - - - 648,141 |
523,543 | |
| Wages & Salaries | - | ||||
| Materials | - | ||||
| Import fees | - | ||||
| Bank charges | 129 | ||||
| Travel | - | ||||
| Professional fees | - | 180 | |||
| Computer costs | - | ||||
| General expenses | - | 1,613 | |||
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| - | - | ||||
| Sub total | - | 525,464 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| - - - |
- | - - - |
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| Sub total | - | - | |||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - | - | 648,141 | 525,464 | ||
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- | 95,022 - - 95,022 |
77,521 | ||
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| - | 77,521 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
12/12/2023
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Cash at bank as at 31 Jan 2023 Details Details Details Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 95,022 - - 95,022 Unrestricted funds |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
12/12/2023
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Waterfall members of 31 Jan 2023 Charity no 1140634 On accounts for the year (if any) ended Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *) 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): |
07/12/2023 | |
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| M.Z Gara | ||
| Chartered Certified Accountant |
1
IER
March 2012
Address: The Zak Partnership Limited 20 Ashfield Road, Leicester LE2 1LA
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
2
IER
March 2012
Give here brief details of N/A any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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IER
March 2012