ANNUAL REPORT •)n•)1 Salam Charity
CONTENTS
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
PART ONE: VALUES AND STRATEGY
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483 GREEN Lanes London N13 4BS
020 8090 4090
Charity No. 1142191
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| TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT PART ONE: VALUES AND STRATEGY CONTENTS |
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| A Mission to Save Lives | 3 |
| Income and Expenditure | 5 |
| Foreword from the Chair | 7 |
| One Day at a Time | 9 |
| 100% Donation Policy | 11 |
| Our Strategic Plan | 15 |
| Delivering Aid | 17 |
| Serving with Passion | 19 |
| #Unfltered | 21 |
| PART TWO: PEOPLE AND PROJECTS | |
| Essential Medical Care | 23 |
| Emergency Medical Care | 25 |
| Maternal & Neo-natal care | 27 |
| Emergency Report: Pakistan Floods | 29 |
| WASH | 31 |
| Winter Survival | 33 |
| Food Security | 35 |
| Qurbani | 37 |
| Shelter | 39 |
| Education for the Future | 41 |
| Sponsorships | 43 |
| Sustainable Incomes | 45 |
| PART THREE: FINANCIALS | 47 |
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PART ONE:
A MISSION TO SAVE LIVES
WE WILL WE WILL ERADICATE POVERTY CHANGE THE SYSTEM by funding sustainable initiatives by empowering women and VALUES AND children STRATEGY 2 ~~0~~ WE WILL WE WILL OPERATE “ FIGHT DISEASE WITH EQUALITY I have nothing left with healthcare, vaccination programmes, openness, and transparency except my life. sanitation, and clean water Khudeza Begum, Sylhet, 3 ~~0~~ Type text here
Khudeza Begum, Sylhet, Bangladesh (talking to the BBC)
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INCOME & EXPENDITURE AT A GLANCE
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INCOME
(£) 4,000,000
(£) 3,309,000
(£) 2,459,000
(£) 2,000,000
(£) 448,000
(£) 0
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EXPENDITURE
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2021/2022 GROSS INCOME TOTAL EXPENDITURE
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ADMIN
6%
FUNDRAISING
COSTS 9%
DEPLOYMENTS/
EMERGENCIES 58%
UNRESTRICTED
PROJECTS 27%
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FOREWORD FROM THE CHAIR
Sharif H. Banna Chairman
~~“~~ It is our privilege to be able to continue to serve those who need us the most
pandemic, the likes of which we may never experience again in our lifetime, it makes me proud that we were able to continue to help thousands of people around the world through the hard work and dedication of the team and volunteers at Salam Charity but most importantly through our valued donors who answered the call of our fellow brothers and sisters in need.
This year, we have extended our work to many more countries and have developed programmes and projects that tackle poverty and hardship in new and innovative ways with a key focus on education and sustainability.
In the refugee camps of Lebanon, more than half a million school-aged children are struggling to obtain an education. And 30% of them have never been to school.* There are several reasons for these shocking statistics including access to education, legal status, travel costs, and the increase of child labour to support the family. To address this issue, we created a groundbreaking project designed to support these marginalised children who have fallen through the cracks of the education system. Our innovative Tent of Dreams project provides these children with essential life skills and prepares them for integration into the Lebanese education system.
Our work focuses on sustainable solutions to age old problems that is why we are actively engaged in diverse projects across countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uganda, and Ghana. In collaboration with local communities and organisations, we promote sustainable animal farming programmes, empowering individuals to secure their livelihood while fostering food security and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, our sewing courses teach valuable vocational skills to widows in rural Bangladesh, unlocking economic independence and self-sufficiency. Our comprehensive training programmes aim to enhance employability and encourage entrepreneurship in disadvantaged communities.
To ensure that our work makes the greatest impact possible, we have designed our initiatives to align closely with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. By addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by communities globally, we strive to create a more sustainable and inclusive future.
privilege to be able to continue to serve those who need us the most.
Sharif H. Banna Chairman
*https://www.unhcr.org/lb/education
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LEBANON
67,900 LOAVES OF
BREAD DISTRIBUTED
295 ORPHAN SPONSORED
ONE DAY PAKISTAN
50 HONEY-BEE
COURSES COMPLETED
UGANDA
AT A TIME 30,200 MEALS BANGLADESH
PROVIDED
MEDICAL TREATMENT
FOR 9,600 PEOPLE
GHANA
1,560 LITRES OF SAFE
WATER SUPPLIED
TANZANIA
INDONESIA
399,600 MEALS
SUPPLIED 21 SHELTERS
REHABILITATED
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DOES SALAM CHARITY USE A 100% DONATION POLICY?
2. 15P PER POUND HELPS US TO MAKE MORE MONEY
For every £1 donated to Salam Charity, 6p is allocated to cover administrative costs, and 9p is allocated to fundraising. 85% of your donation is spent on aid for vulnerable people. But does that mean that you're wasting 15p per pound? No! That 15p is invested in our efforts to maximise the impact of your donation.
Here's how we split it:
When you want to make donations to an Islamic charity, '100% donation policy' might be one of the first things that you search for. And yes - it's something that we have considered - and you might think we'd be striving towards it.
But here's the thing. We just don't believe that a 100% donation policy serves our beneficiaries, or our supporters. Why not?
1. OUR CHARITABLE WORK INCURS NECESSARY COSTS
Since 2011, Salam Charity has helped millions of people in more than 10 countries. Our teams work in remote regions. They sometimes face extra challenges such as conflict or natural disasters. A 100% donation policy would mean that every single penny donated goes directly to the people in need. It wouldn't cover essential costs like:
(whose work enables us to plan projects, distribute aid, and manage admin costs helping to keep these low).
Needs assessments (where our teams visit regions to identify places where we're needed to relieve suffering).
Fuel for our vehicles (to ensure that the goods purchased by your money reaches the right people).
(for instance, producing our Annual and Mid-year Reports, which summarise the way we've used your donations).
Renting local offices (as bases for our teams on the ground).
All of these costs come under the title of 'administration costs' - but you can see that all are absolutely essential to delivering your donations to vulnerable people.
6p goes into Salam Charity's administration fund. 9p supports our fundraising, including the website and social media. This part of our work means we can reach more supporters, raise more money, and - in fact - make your donation go so much further!
JAWAD'S STORY
with a life-threatening cyst on his kidney. Isolated in a refugee camp, the family had no access to healthcare. Using social media, we were able to share videos of this family - and our UK staff set up a website to accept donations. Within days, our campaign had funded Jawad's essential surgery... and raised surplus funds for others in the refugee camp.
Since 2011, your generous donations have transformed thousands of lives. We deeply appreciate your support, and we are proud to remain completely transparent. Salam Charity is committed to being fully accountable for every penny spent.
3. WE'RE PLANNING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE...
As well as emergency aid and essentials (including flood relief and food parcels), Salam Charity works to build a brighter future for vulnerable people. Many of them want nothing more than an opportunity to build a life. Many of them are affected by natural disasters, or lack of healthcare facilities. These are big issues which require big thinking. Salam Charity actively advocates for these vulnerable communities, striving to bring about meaningful change.
Our administrative fees are not allocated to temporary solutions. They fund thought leadership - which produces projects such as sustainable enterprises, health centres, or solar-powered wells. This thought leadership is necessary to address the root causes of poverty and inequality worldwide. It's an important part of our work as we strive to shape the future.
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4. ADMINISTRATION FEES ALIGN WITH ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES
Salam Charity appreciates the importance of adhering to Islamic principles, including the concept of donation. Zakat, one of the pillars of Islam, is a form of obligatory charity with specific guidelines about eligibility for the donor and recipient. This form of charity has a profound impact, with the potential to alleviate poverty worldwide.
entirely spent on charitable need. But please be assured that we're working our hardest to use your donations in the most effective way. It's also good to know that our administration costs qualify for your Zakat donation too.
In accordance with the divine wisdom of Allah (SWT), the administrators of Zakat, known as al 'amilina alayha, are among the eight categories of people eligible to receive Zakat. In other words, it is acceptable for us to use a proportion of your donation in our work distributing funds.
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF OUR ZAKAT POLICY
To ensure adherence to the Islamic guidelines, Salam Charity has established an independent Zakat Advisory Board comprising renowned scholars. This board oversees and reviews our Zakat policy, ensuring the proper distribution of Zakat funds and upholding the integrity of this righteous practice. Your valuable donation is directed towards fulfilling this obligation in accordance with Islamic teachings.
5. WE SUPPORT OUR SUPERB STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
to carry out our life-saving missions.
STAFF
lovely volunteers, increase awareness about our work, and account for every single penny donated by our amazing supporters.
As an organisation, it is crucial to support our employees - they're the beating heart of our mission. This, of course, includes paying fair salaries. Even though many of our staff (and others in the third sector) view their work as a calling, they still have to cover their living expenses.
and deliver ground-breaking solutions to increasingly complex global challenges. Their skills enable us to implement innovative initiatives like rainwater harvesting in Bangladesh, ensuring access to clean water for communities in need.
within the areas and communities we serve. It means that we can remain sensitive and relevant to the cultural and religious requirements of our beneficiaries. By employing staff members who belong to the regions where we operate, we gain invaluable insights and can effectively reach even the most difficult-to-access areas, such as Yemen and Gaza.
YOU CAN TRUST US WITH YOUR DONATIONS
Poverty is still shockingly prevalent all over the world. That's why we're working hard to alleviate it for good.
We are committed to complete transparency regarding our administrative costs - it's an integral part of the relationship we maintain with our dedicated donors.
VOLUNTEERS
Since 2011, Salam Charity has been privileged to engage generations of dedicated and committed volunteers. When volunteers generously donate their time to support our mission, Salam Charity covers their essential expenses.
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OUR STRATEGIC PLAN
WASH PROGRAMMES
Water, sanitation and hygiene prevent diseases, raise life expectancy, and make lives easier in many other ways.
EDUCATION
Literacy and numeracy are essential life skills and open opportunities. We also deliver vocational training, which allows people to earn a living and support their families.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Rapid response to natural disasters and wars, including shelter rehabilitation, helps people to rebuild their lives as quickly as possible.
LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS
People deserve the right to earn their own living, and we run several livelihood projects – aiming to help end the culture of handouts.
EARLY PREVENTION
By identifying the people at risk, we can help to keep them from spiralling into poverty.
FOOD SECURITY
Delivering food parcels with regularity helps people to focus on keeping their heads above water.
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DELIVERING AID All over the world, our researchers determine where aid is most needed. They’ll tell us about issues – like high levels of child labour – and they also alert us to emergencies. RESPOND We aim to restore dignity by rebuilding lives. We want to empower people to escape from poverty and fulfil their potential. REBUILD Our work doesn’t stop. We regularly visit and review the small communities where our team has delivered aid. REVISIT
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SERVING WITH COMPASSION
ENSURE OUR RESPONSE IS APPROPRIATE AND RELEVANT
ARE QUICK AND EFFICIENT WITH OUR DELIVERY
COORDINATE OUR AID EFFORTS WITH LARGER ORGANISATIONS TO ENSURE OUR AID IS NEEDED SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL CAPACITY BY EMPLOYING THE SERVICES OF LOCAL WORKERS
CONTINUOUSLY LEARN AND DEVELOP
PERFORM NEEDS ASSESSMENTS BASED ON STRONG COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK FROM BENEFICIARIES
ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR EVERYTHING WE DO AND FOLLOW THE SUPPORT STAFF MANAGE AND UTILISE FEEDBACK OF AND PARTNERS TO RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY BENEFICIARIES DO THEIR JOBS FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT EFFECTIVELY
We deliver aid according to the CHS Alliance guidelines, making sure that our aid is relevant and reaching the right people, whilst being held accountable for all our actions.
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#UNFILTERED
ambassadors. Our squad of 250+ influencers now reach at least
Worldwide sensation, Maher Zain, has been by Salam Charity's side for many years and continues to support our crucial work around the world.
"IT IS OUR DUTY AND PRIVELEGE TO SERVE THOSE WHO NEED US"
MAHER ZAIN
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PART TWO:
PEOPLE AND PROJECTS
ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE Serving 200 patients per week in Sylhet
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MEDICAL SERVICES DELIVERED IN 2022
10,000
9600
3977
1000
0
Yemen Pakistan Shifa Clinic
NO. OF PEOPLE
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14,497 PEOPLE TREATED BY OUR MEDICAL TEAMS THIS YEAR
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Emergencies aren’t always big headlines. Sometimes our local teams discover people and families whose lives have been upturned by disaster. This year, our team in Lebanon met 3-year-old Tuline.
Tuline had been diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, cancer of the nervous system. Her family had initiated a national campaign to raise funds for her treatment – without success. Tuline had undertaken five gruelling rounds of chemotherapy, but her family couldn’t pay for the emergency surgery that could save her life.
We took the story to our socials. Thanks to our generous supporters and followers, Salam Charity raised the necessary funds within 24 hours. We are so happy to report that the operation and the treatment were successful. When we visited Tuline later in the year, she was bright and bubbly – just as a three-year-old should be.
MORE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE THAT WE DELIVERED THIS YEAR:
people treated at our medical camp in Pakistan during the floods
3,600
people given medical care in Yemen
1000
wheelchairs distributed in Pakistan
5 2
emergency medical cases funded in Lebanon
SAVING BABY TULINE
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MATERNAL & NEO-NATAL
CARE SERVICES FOR MUMS AND BABIES
In many rural areas and refugee camps, maternal and neo-natal care is urgently needed. During the floods in Pakistan this summer, we established a medical clinic for mothers and babies who had been displaced from their homes. In Lebanon we continue to supply milk, nappies and sanitary towels to help women care for their babies.
THIS YEAR WE’VE …
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297 300 300
Treated at the Mother Mother & Baby Hygiene Milk & Nappy packs
& Baby clinic - PAKISTAN Kits - PAKISTAN - LEBANON
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HELPING ALMOST 900 NEW MUMS TO CARE FOR THEIR BABIES
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EMERGENCY: PAKISTAN FLOODS 2022
Have you ever walked a mile in wet shoes? Supplying dry shoes and clothes was part of our emergency operation when Pakistan was devastated by flooding in June 2022. Our partners in Pakistan travelled by boat to take food packs, clean water and hygiene kits to those in need. Floodwaters are rife with disease and our medical camp offered free treatment to help keep people safe. Our supporters were generous in their donations, enabling us to send vital support to the country.
WE DELIVERED:
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TREATMENT FOR TREATMENT FOR
MEDICAL FACILITIES PEOPLE MOTHERS
AT OUR AND CHILDREN
MEDICAL AT OUR SPECIALIST
CAMP 297 CLINIC
3,600
TENTS TARPAULINS MOSQUITO
SHELTER NETS
50
150, 700
FOOD
PACKS
FOOD
500
WATER
1,000L
PAIRS OF HYGIENE AND
SHOES FIRST AID KITS
OTHER HELP
200 400 5 K 2
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WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Clean water for another 12,800 people
Sanitation is one of the biggest issues in vulnerable communities all over the world. Around 3 billion people live in “water stressed” areas, with many of them forced to use water supplies which are unsafe. They’re not just at high risk of disease and mortality – they’re also unable to look after their children and livestock.
Water is a key priority for us. This year we’ve built more water wells, including efficient solutions like mechanical boreholes and hand pumps – making it quicker and easier for people to fetch safe water. These projects transform the everyday lives of many, many people.
THIS YEAR WE’VE DELIVERED…
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PAKISTAN
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GHANA
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GHANA PAKISTAN YEMEN 78 water wells & 31 water wells & 11 water wells 5 mechanicalboreholes 3 hand-pumps
… PROVIDING SAFE WATER TO 12,800 PEOPLE THAT’S MORE THAN 934,000 LITRES!
HYGIENE KITS WE DELIVERED THIS YEAR
HYGIENE KITS FOR REFUGEES
From the refugee camps in Lebanon to those rendered homeless by the devastating summer floods in Pakistan, hygiene is an important issue. So this year we’ve been busy delivering supplies and information to help people stay safe.
cases. We ran a campaign to raise funds and distribute hygiene kits. They included chlorine treatment, handwash, sanitiser, bin bags, disinfectant and laundry detergent – plus a leaflet on the disease.
300
Hygiene kits Mother & Child Lebanon kits - Pakistan
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LBEANON PAKISTAN
700 52 Tents Blankets Rehabilitated
63,700 Litres 1,640 Items of Fuel of Clothing
75 WINTER KITS
OUR WINTER CAMPAIGN CONTINUES...
Every year, our teams gear up to deliver extra supplies and help vulnerable people survive the winter.
In Lebanon, scenes in the refugee camps are heart-breaking. Many are sleeping beneath tattered tarpaulins and others cannot afford fuel to heat their families. This year, we delivered more than 12x the amount of fuel to alleviate suffering among the Syrian refugees.
In Pakistan, it’s estimated that around 10 million displaced children are still at risk. Our teams on the ground have already distributed 75 winter kits to help families stay warm and safe during the winter nights.
WINTERAID
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FOOD SECURITY SUPPLYING BASICS TO HUNGRY FAMILIES
In 2022 we delivered food parcels to 8,000 families in Yemen, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and Indonesia. Each parcel provides around 300 meals for a family of five, giving them basic security so that they can get on with their lives.
During Ramadan, we serve Iftars to thousands of families who would otherwise be unable to celebrate the breaking of fast. And in Beqaa, Lebanon, our flagship bakery is still going strong. It baked and supplied 67,900 fresh (and free) loaves in 2022!
28,900 IFTARS
8,058 FOOD PACKS 17,150 HOT MEALS
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QURBANI ETHICAL MEAT
Ibrahim (AS) and distribute the meat to our families, neighbours, and those living in poverty.
Our Ethical Qurbani project distributes high-welfare animals to needy families in Yemen, Pakistan, Ghana and Lebanon – distributing over 15,000 kg of meat.
OUR WELFARE PRINCIPLES ARE:
COWS MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 2; GOATS AND SHEEP MUST BE OVER 12 MONTHS
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2 YEARS 12+ MONTHS
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THE ANIMALS CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM OFFSPRING
THE ANIMAL MUST BE HEALTHY, WITH WELFARE RECORDS FOR THE PAST
SIX MONTHS
THE ANIMAL MUST BE TREATED WITH KINDNESS AND REARED PROPERLY, WITH ADEQUATE FEEDING AND SPACE TO ROAM FREELY
THE SLAUGHTER MUST BE QUICK AND PAINLESS – ONE CLEAN STROKE OF THE SHARP BLADE
THE MEAT MUST BE DISTRIBUTED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION
MEAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE WHO LIVE BELOW THE INTERNATIONAL POVERTY LINE
ANIMALS MUST BE HELD IN A SEPARATE LOCATION TO WHERE THE SLAUGHTER WILL HAPPEN SO AS NOT TO DISTRESS THE ANIMAL
ANIMALS DISTRIBUTED: TOTAL: 165 ANIMALS = 1,650KG MEAT
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PAKISTAN
LEBANON
62
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GHANA
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SHELTER PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS
Shelter is a basic human need. All over the world, our teams work to rehabilitate and restore homes – whether it’s a tent or an evacuated property.
In Lebanon, crowded refugee camps are full of people living without basics. While delivering tarpaulins, we noted feedback that certain types deteriorate too quickly. It may sound negative but it’s constructive – helping us to improve our provisions.
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SHELTERS REHABILITATED
160
150
52
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INDONESIA LEBANON PAKISTAN
Shelters Tents Tarpaulins
NO. OF PEOPLE
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EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE LAUNCHING OUR TENT OF DREAMS PROJECT
Late in 2022 the award-winning Turkish actor Celal Al cut the ribbon on our first Tent of Dreams.
the refugee camps of Lebanon. We’ll pay for stationery, books, and winter fuel and heaters to keep the tents operating all year round. Entry to the school will be by invitation: our teams on the ground are identifying children eligible for the project, focusing on those who are at risk of entering child labour or marriage.
HOW MANY CHILDREN CAN WE SERVE?
QUALIFIED 2 TEACHERS 30 CHILDREN
150 CHILDREN EDUCATED PER SCHOOL YEAR
5 TENTS
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PERSONAL AND FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS
In December 2022 we welcomed some of Birmingham’s best dressed for a glamorous evening of good food and wonderful company! It was an incredibly positive experience, not just for our guests, but also for our communities in Lebanon and Pakistan: our gorgeous ladies helped us to sponsor another 19 families.
In Pakistan, our Orphan Sponsorship scheme allows orphans to attend and finish school, where (as we all know) they’ll be able to play as much as they work! Family sponsorships help families to cover the cost of heating and health treatments, so that they can focus on caring for each other or providing an income. Our local teams select families and children for sponsorship to ensure that the money is (a) adequate and (b) protecting the most vulnerable.
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295
250
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Lebanon Pakistan
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SUSTAINABLE INCOMES CREATING INCOME OPPORTUNITIES
In Bangladesh, our 6-month sewing course has been well-received. We deliver it free of charge to selected beneficiaries; when they finish, they also receive a sewing machine!
Depending on demand, we run courses to train and equip female beekeepers and this year have provided this in Pakistan. Hives don’t take up much space and can produce a rich supply of honey.
Our TukTuk project continues in Lebanon. It’s aimed at young, unemployed people who have the motivation and necessity to work. As well as the TukTuk (on a hire-purchase agreement), we supply business mentoring to help each recipient build their business. There’s an extra benefit: another form of affordable transportation for local people.
In 2022, we launched a new project to support livestock farmers . As well as the gift of two goats, each family gets mentoring to support their business journey. Breeding goats can become an excellent source of income. To keep this project running, we ask each family to give us two of their goats’ offspring, which we can give to another family.
GENERATING INCOME TO ELIMINATE POVERTY:
80 SEWING COURSES COMPLETED - BANGLADESH 50 PAIRS OF GOATS DISTRIBUTED - PAKISTAN 50 HONEY-BEE COURSES AND HIVES PROVIDED - PAKISTAN 15 MORE TUKTUKS PROVIDED - LEBANON
INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR A TOTAL
195 FAMILIES
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PART THREE: FINANCIALS
TRUSTEES ANNUAL The trustees presents their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2022. REPORT
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity No. 1142191
84 Kingsley Road Hounslow TW3 1QA
Trustees
Independent Examiners
S.Asghar & Co Chartered Certified Accounts & registered Auditors 85 Station Road Harrow London HA2 7SW
The following trustee served during the year:
Bankers
H M A Quadir Sultana Quadir Sharif Banna Abdul Wahid Abdul Hafiz Jamal Uddin
HSBC BANK PLC BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Signed
Trustee 30th April 2023
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
A large charity must provide an explanation of its aims, including details of the issues it seeks to tackle and the changes or differences it seeks to make through its activities...
A large charity must provide an explanation how the achievement of its aims will further its legal purposes...
A large charity must provide an explanation of its strategies for achieving its stated aims and objectives...
A large charity must provide an explanation of its criteria or measures it uses to assess success in the reporting period...
A large charity should provide a more detailed explanation of its short-term and long-term aims and objectives...
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees of Salam Charity
ended 31 August 2022 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.
Responsibilities and basis of report
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
A large charity must review its charitable activities undertaken, explaining performance achieved against objectives set ...
A large charity must include an explanation when material fundraising activities are undertaken, details of the performance achieved against fundraising objectives set ...
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011('the Act'). The trustee considers that an audit is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011, s.144(2) (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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.
A large charity must provide an explanation when material investments are held, details of investment performance achieved against objectives set ...
A large charity must provide an explanation of any material expenditure occurred to raise income in the future...
factors within and outside the charity's control which are relevant to the achievement of its objectives ...
Independent examiner’s statement
As the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of .
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
- the accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
A large charity must provide a summary of the charity's plans for the future including its aims and objectives and details of any plans to achieve them ...
A large charity's report should explain the trustees perspective of the future direction of the charity...
The trustee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. The Trustee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
content of the financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
S.Asghar & Co Chartered Certified Accounts & Registered Auditors 85 Station Road Harrow London HA2 7SW 30th April 2023
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 August 2022
| Notes | Unrestricted Funds 2022 (£) |
Total Funds 2022 (£) |
Total Funds 2021 (£) |
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| Income and endowments from: | ||||
| Donations and Legacies | 3 | 3,309,655 | 3,309,655 | 2,459,056 |
| Total | 3,309,655 | 3,309,655 | 2,459,056 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||
| Raisingfunds | 4 | 300,153 | 300,153 | 6,822 |
| Charitable Activities | 5 | 1,942,946 | 1,942,946 | 995,019 |
| Other | 6 | 200,011 | 200,011 | 299,059 |
| Total | 2,443,110 | 2,443,110 | 1,300,900 | |
| Net gains on investments | - | - | - | |
| Net income | 7 | 866,545 | 866,545 | 1,158,156 |
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | |
| Net income before other gains/(losses) | 866,545 | 866,545 | 1,158,156 | |
| Other gains and losses | - | - | - | |
| Net movement in funds | 866,545 | 866,545 | 1,158,156 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 1,421,757 | 1,421,757 | 263,601 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 2,288,302 | 2,288,302 | 1,421,757 |
BALANCE SHEET
Charity No. at 31 August 2022 1142191
| Notes | 2022 (£) | 2021 (£) | |
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| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 3,598 | 4,387 |
| 3,598 | 4,387 | ||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 2,302,904 | 1,430,170 | |
| 2,302,904 | 1,430,170 | ||
| Creditors:Amount falling due within one year | 10 | (18,200) | (12,800) |
| Net current assets | 2,284,704 | 1,417,370 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 2,288,302 | 1,421,757 | |
| Net assets excluding pension asset or liability | 2,288,302 | 1,421,757 | |
| Total net assets | 2,288,302 | 1,421,757 | |
| The funds of the charity | |||
| Restricted funds | 11 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 11 | ||
| General funds | 2,288,302 | 1,421,757 | |
| 2,288,302 | 1,421,757 | ||
| Reserves | 11 | ||
| Total funds | 2,288,302 | 1,421,757 |
Approved by the trustees on And signed on
their behalf by:
30th April 2023
Trustee
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31 August 2022
Income
Donations and legacies
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the the SoFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income.
Income from tax reclaims is included in the SoFA at the same time as the gift/donation to which it relates.
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts
There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.
Donated services and facilities
Volunteer help
Investment income
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Gains/(losses) on investment assets
These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material.
The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts.
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments.
Expenditure
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity.
-
Designated funds These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
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Revaluation funds These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values.
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Restricted funds These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal.
Recognition of expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activities
Grants payable
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising trading costs and investment management costs.
These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance costs.
All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid.
Income
Recognition of Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) Income when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income with Where income has related expenditure the income and related related expenditure expenditure is reported gross in the SoFA.
Governance costs
These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs.
Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.
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Taxation
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.
Trade and other creditors
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Research and development
Foreign currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date that the transaction occurred.
2. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - PRIOR YEAR
| Restricted Funds 2021 (£) Unrestricted Funds 2021 (£) Total Funds 2021 (£) |
|
|---|---|
| Donations and Legacies Income and endowments from: 196,443 2,459,056 2,262,613 |
|
| Total 196,443 2,459,056 2,262,613 |
|
| Raisingfunds Expenditure on: - 6,822 6,822 |
|
| Charitable Activities 196,443 995,019 798,576 |
|
| Other - 299,059 299,059 |
|
| Total 196,443 1,300,900 1,104,457 |
|
| Net income - 1,158,156 1,158,156 |
|
| Net income before other gains/(losses) - 1,158,156 1,158,156 |
|
| Net movement in funds Other gains and losses: - 1,158,156 1,158,156 |
|
| Total funds brought forward Reconciliation of funds: - 263,601 263,601 |
|
| Total funds carried forward - 1,421,757 1,421,757 |
Pension costs
is a pension plan under which the charity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the charity has no further payments obligations. The contributions are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the charity in independently administered funds.
Receipt of donated goods, facilities and services
3. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Unrestricted Funds 2020 (£) Total 2022 (£) Total 2021 (£) |
|
|---|---|
| Donations and gifts from individuals 3,309,655 3,309,655 2,459,056 |
|
| 3,309,655 3,309,655 2,459,056 |
|
| Donated goods, facilities and services received 3,309,655 - |
|
| 3,309,655 - |
All donated goods, facilities and services received are recognised within incoming resources and expenditure at an estimate of the value to the charity.
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4. EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
| Unrestricted | Total 2022 | Total 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (£) | (£) | (£) | |
| Fundraising trading costs | 300,153 | 300,153 | 6,822 |
| 300,153 | 300,153 | 6,822 |
5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | Total 2022 | Total 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (£) | (£) | (£) | |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | |||
| Grants made | 1,942,946 | 1,942,946 | 995,019 |
6. OTHER EXPENDITURE
| Unrestricted | Total 2022 | Total 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (£) | (£) | (£) | |
| Employee costs | 24,500 | 24,500 | - |
| Motor and travel costs | - | - | 10,584 |
| Amortisation, depreciation, impairment, proft/loss on disposal of fxed assets |
789 | 789 | 963 |
| General administrative costs | 156,363 | 156,363 | 24,172 |
| Legal and professional costs | 18,359 | 18,359 | 263,340 |
| 200,011 | 200,011 | 299,059 |
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| (£) | (£) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost or revaluation | ||
| At 1 September 2021 | 6,687 | 6,687 |
| At 31 August 2022 | 6,687 | 6,687 |
| Depreciation and impairment | ||
| At 1 September 2021 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Depreciation charge for the year | 789 | 789 |
| At 31 August 2022 | 3,089 | 3,089 |
| Net book values | ||
| At 31 August 2022 | 3,598 | 3,598 |
| At 31 August 2021 | 4,387 | 4,387 |
10. CREDITORS:
Amounts falling due within one year
| 2022 (£) | 2021 (£) | |
|---|---|---|
| Accurals | 18,200 | 12,800 |
| 18,200 | 12,800 |
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
7. NET INCOME BEFORE TRANSFERS
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| (£) | (£) | |
| This is stated after charging: | ||
| Depreciation of owned fxed assets | 789 | 963 |
| At 1 September 2021 |
Incoming resources (including other gains/losses ) (£) |
Resources expended (£) |
At 31 August 2022(£) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted funds: | ||||
| Unrestricted funds: | ||||
| General funds | 1,421,757 | 3,309,655 | (2,443,110) | 2,288,302 |
| Total funds | 1,421,757 | 3,309,655 | (2,443,110) | 2,288,302 |
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
12. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Funds (£) | (£) | |
| Fixed Assets | 3,598 | 3,598 |
| Net Current Assets | 2,284,704 | 2,284,704 |
| 2,288,302 | 2,288,302 |
13. RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT
| At 1 September 2021 (£) Cashfows (£) At 31 August 2022(£) |
|
|---|---|
| Cash and Cash equivalents | 1,430,170 872,734 2,302,904 |
| Net debt | 1,430,170 872,734 2,302,904 |
| 1,430,170 872,734 2,302,904 |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| (£) | (£) | |
| Cash fows from operating activities | ||
| Net income per Statement of Financial Activities | 866,545 | 1,158,156 |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 789 | 963 |
| Increase in trade and other payables | 5,400 | 9,100 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 872,734 | 1,168,219 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | - | - |
| Net cash from fnancing activities | - | - |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 872,734 | 1,168,219 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 1,430,170 | 261,951 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 2,302,904 | 1,430,170 |
| Components of cash and cash equivalents | ||
| Cash and bank balances | 2,302,904 | 1,430,170 |
| 2,302,904 | 1,430,170 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Unrestricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds 2022(£) | funds 2022(£) | funds 2021(£) | |
| Income and endowments from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | |||
| Donations and gifts from individuals | 3,309,655 | 3,309,655 | 2,459,056 |
| Total income and endowments expenditure on: | 3,309,655 | 3,309,655 | 2,459,056 |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Costs of other trading activities | 300,153 | 300,153 | 6,822 |
| 300,153 | 300,153 | 6,822 | |
| Total of expenditure on raising funds | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Grants made | 1,942,946 | 1,942,946 | 995,019 |
| 1,942,946 | 1,942,946 | 995,019 | |
| Total of expenditure on charitable activities | |||
| Employee costs | 24,500 | 24,500 | 24,500 |
| Temporary staf | 24,500 | 24,500 | 24,500 |
| Motor and travel costs | - | - | 10,584 |
| Travel and subsistence | - | - | 10,584 |
General administrative costs, including depreciation and amortisation
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 789 | 789 | 963 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Charges | 2,210 | 2,210 | 1,707 |
| Information and publications | 94,406 | 94,406 | 3,398 |
| Software, IT support and related costs | 50,819 | 50,819 | 14,928 |
| Stationeryandprinting | 1,790 | 1,790 | 2,103 |
| Subscriptions | 874 | 874 | - |
| Sundry expenses | 5,856 | 5,856 | 2,036 |
| Telephone, fax and broadband | 408 | 408 | - |
| 157,125 | 157,125 | 25,135 |
| Unrestricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds 2022(£) | funds 2022(£) | funds 2021(£) | |
| Legal and professional costs | |||
| Audit/Indepedent examination fees | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 |
| Accountancyand bookkeeping | 7,574 | 7,574 | - |
| Consultancy fees | 1,785 | 1,785 | 245,940 |
| Other legal and professional costs | - | - | 7,800 |
| 18,359 | 18,359 | 263,340 | |
| Total of expenditure of other costs | 200,011 | 200,011 | 299,059 |
| Total expenditure | 2,443,110 | 2,443,110 | 1,300,900 |
| Net gains on investments | - | - | - |
| Net income | 866,545 | 866,545 | 1,158,156 |
| Net income before other gains/(losses) | 866,545 | 866,545 | 1,158,156 |
| Other Gains | - | - | - |
| Net movement in funds | 866,545 | 866,545 | 1,158,156 |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 1,421,757 | 1,421,757 | 263,601 |
| Total funds carried forward | 2,288,302 | 2,288,302 | 1,421,757 |
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