2023-05-03-accounts - Noor Ministries Charity

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 4[th] May 2022 to 3[rd] May 2023

From 4th May 2022 to 3rd May 2023
SECTION A	Reference and Administraton details
Charity Name	Noor Ministries Charity
Charity’s Principal Address	West Lodge Wadworth Hall Lane Wadworth Doncaster DN11 9BH
Names of charity trustees
Name	Ofce
Mark Heaton Sue Clifon Gillian Wantling Richard Davis Stephen Emmot Stephen Neill	Chair Treasurer

SECTION B	Structure, governance and management
Type ofgoverningdocument	Trust Deed(16 June 2011)
How the charityis consttuted	Trust
Trust selecton methods	Appointment byTrust Board

SECTION C	Objectves and actvites
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document	To provide grants which will support facilites for Christan educaton at Noor Ministries School, Okara District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. To relieve the poverty of young people and enable them to partcipate in educatonal actvites that they could not otherwise aford
Summary of the main actvites undertaken for the public beneft ...	In accordance with the guidance on public beneft issued by the Charity Commission, the Trustees have sought to maximise the amount of support directed towards Noor Ministries’ Life Transforming Centre schools which ofer Christan educaton to children from poor families in Okara District, Pakistan. To raise awareness of the work of Noor Ministries in Pakistan. To facilitate the raising of funds and the transfer of donatons to Noor Ministries in Pakistan.
SECTION D	Achievements and Performance
	In the year 2022-2023 the UK charity contnued to provide a large majority of the income (approximately 80%) supportng the work of the Life Transforming schools run by Noor Ministries in Pakistan. During the year the Trust Board made every efort to adhere closely to the guidelines set by the Charity Commission and the requirements of the bankingsector. The Trustees have taken

steps to observe best practice in procedures and have consistently monitored use of the charity’s funds with due diligence. The generous supporters of the charity have been kept as fully informed as possible regarding the use made of their donations, using social media and updates sent out to individuals on the mailing list. During the year we learnt of irregularities in the accounts office of the school in Pakistan, which were being investigated by an internal audit. This led to the UK Trust Board requesting from the Schools Principal additional reports regarding the finances of the schools. Also, following news of staff departures, detailed information regarding the salaries and length of service of all staff working for the schools in Pakistan was requested. As a result, an additional payment was sent at Christmas 2022 to reward members of staff according to their length of service. It is a sign of how far the work has advanced that graduates from the school are now returning to serve as trainee teachers. Some members of staff have occasionally accompanied the Principal to conferences and promotional events. In terms of building work in Pakistan, this has mainly centred around the addition of a new meeting hall in the main school and the development of better office accommodation in Lahore. There has been the suggestion that a third school in another village may become viable in the future. In September 2022 large areas in Pakistan suffered devastating floods and some family members of staff and pupils were affected, either directly or as a result of rising prices. As a response, additional funds were sent and the school staff worked to support those who were financially most vulnerable. It has not always been easy to obtain up-to-date information about the situation in the schools or about developments and future plans. This was despite numerous requests for regular updates and the arranging of online Zoom meetings with the Principal. Conversations with the Principal on issues of concern were also held during her visit to the UK in autumn 2022. The flow of up-to-date information to the charity’s supporters will continue to remain a high priority. Again we are so very grateful to all who have supported and promoted the work of Noor Ministries UK in their local churches and for the ongoing financial support of individuals and churches. This support has improved the lives and prospects of many vulnerable children and families in Akhterabad and Renala Khurd, in Punjab Province, Pakistan.


SECTION E		Financial Review
		A total of £182,200 was transferred from the UK charity to the work of the Noor Ministries’ Life Transforming schools in Pakistan during the year. This is over £20,000 more than the previous year. Of this sum, over £12,000 was contributed through government gif aid. This was also signifcantly more than last year. The total transferred was more than the income of nearly £150,000 because funds that had been accumulatng in the UK account were added. In terms of expenditure apart from bank transfers, there was a small sum of approximately £1,200 spent on essental bank charges, shipping and travel costs and publicity. The charity has contnued to operate with minimal administratve expenditure, ensuring as much as possible of funds given by donors is transferred to the work in Pakistan. To date the Board has been composed of unpaid trustees, with no expenses atached to the fulflment of their dutes. Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves . The charity exists to facilitate the transfer of funds from the UK to Noor Ministries in Pakistan. There are no paid employees in the charity and Income and Expenditure is monitored closely to ensure reserves are at an acceptable level. Details of any funds materially in defcit. Not applicable
SECTION G		Declaraton
		Signed on behalf of the Noor Ministries Trustees Mark Heaton Chairman

NOOR MINISTIUES- REGISTERED CHAIUTY NUMBER 1143470 Financial Statement for the Period 4 M 2022 to 3 Ma 2023 INCOME Donations received Gift Aid R¢payment 137,693.51 12.242.50 149 936.01 EXPENDrruRE Bank Charges Shipping Costs Travel Costs Printing, postage etc. 162.80 151.00 634.87 243.75 1192.42 Surplus before transfer of funds 148,743.59 Transfer of Funds Bank Charges 182.200.00 269.10 Excess of Expenditure during the year 33 725.51 REPRESENTED BY: Bank Balance at 4 May 2022 Excesss of Expenth'tLwe during Year 108.097.34 (33725.51) Bank Balance as at 3 May 2023 74 71.83

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