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2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2022 To 31[st] March 2023

Charity name: NOUR

Charity registration number: 1144213

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document		 1. To relieve the needs and preserve and protect
the physical and mental health of those who are
suffering from or have suffered domestic
violence, sexual violence or childhood abuse in
minoritised communities, in particular, but not
exclusively, those from the Muslim communities.
This will be through trauma-informed, culturally
competent services the trustees think fit,
including but not limited to the provision of
counselling, legal advice and practical, financial
and emotional support.
2. To advance the education of the public in the
subject of domestic abuse, sexual violence and
childhood abuse, in particular, but not exclusively,
among the Muslim community and to work with
the perpetrators of domestic violence with a view
to rehabilitate them.
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.		 We have provided trauma-informed, culturally
competent services to adult survivors of abuse,
including, but not limited to, survivors of domestic
abuse, sexual violence and childhood abuse. We
provided free counselling, legal advice, emotional
and practical support, financial assistance amongst
other services, to survivors from minoritised
communities in the UK.
Statement confirming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit		 Trustees can confirm that we have regard to the
Charity commission’s public benefit guidance.

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.		 We provided a safe and secure place for survivors
to build trust and rapport, so Nour became a base to
which they can return as often as necessary. We
promoted empowerment and self-efficacy, being
aware of power dynamics between services and
their users and the impact this can have on
survivors of abuse.
Our culturally competent approach facilitated
effective interaction with people of diverse cultures,
thereby creating a safe, warm environment that
fosters deeper trust and collaboration. This enables
our beneficiaries to begin to heal from the trauma of
abuse and start to lead meaningful lives. We
understand that the lived experience of each
individual survivor is unique and nuanced, and we
have tailored our services to meet individual needs
of clients through our Support Worker’s case
management. Many of our staff and volunteers
have lived experience of the devastating impacts of
abuse and trauma and they have been instrumental
in helping us design and adapt our services.
Additionally, we invite and feedback from our
beneficiaries at several points in their support
journey and incorporate in developing our services.
We were able to meet people where they are, in the
way they need, and our services were delivered in
multiple community languages. This enabled greater
access and deeper engagement for those
beneficiaries for whom language was a barrier to
access.
Nour’s work focuses on the long-term healing of
those impacted by abuse and trauma. We provided
a trauma-informed counselling service (up to 22 free
sessions) through psychotherapists/counsellors
experienced in working with trauma and who have a
deep knowledge and understanding of issues faced
by BAME communities and those living with
intersectionality. We also facilitated counselling
placements for trainee counsellors of BAME
backgrounds, thereby ensuring that more culturally
competent, trauma-informed counsellors can serve
our communities, investing in long-term availability
of comprehensive trauma therapy.
We were able to respond to the mental health needs
of our beneficiaries in the Covid-19 pandemic by
running online anxiety webinars and podcasts, this
helped our beneficiaries and the wider community to
access specialist mental health advice and
guidance. Our online counselling and support
services were a lifeline for many facing crises in
their lives and in their mental health and wellbeing.
We had received a 100% increase in demand of our

services and were able to meet these demands by responsively increasing our capacity. It was critical that we did not turn clients away when we understand the barriers to asking for help and the courage this takes. We have developed and delivered many communitybased workshops, raising awareness of the signs of abuse, and highlighting the support available. In taking these workshops to the community we are disseminating this knowledge and informing the public about this taboo subject. We developed partnerships with schools, statutory organisations, and grassroots organisations to raise awareness of the issues around abuse and the specific support Nour provide, a particularly important aspect when there have been developments in our support provisions. Nour are proud to share that they are responsive to the needs of survivors and work hard to fill gaps in support that is needed. We have organised events to engage community members and survivors to champion our work and be advocates to tackling abuse whenever possible. We have amplified the voices of survivors to challenge public perceptions of abuse and its impact and by doing so empower survivors to seek support. We have collaborated with community groups supporting those living with disability to share knowledge and learn about their specific issues. We have developed campaigns to highlight the signs and impact of less known forms of abuse, such as child physical abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse and abuse perpetrated against men. We believe that all survivors of abuse deserve and should have access to free trauma-informed support.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the period
Statement explaining the policy for
holding reserves stating why they
are held		 The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in
unrestricted funds at a level which equates to
approximatelyfourmonths of unrestricted charitable
expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will
provide sufficient funds to continue providing the
free counselling service which is offered to the
beneficiaries as well as maintaining our staff. The
trustees consider that a level offourmonths is
sufficient, which allows trustees to acquire funding
from either the public domain or grant applications.
Amount of reserves held £113,997.00
Reasons for holding zero reserves NA
Details of fund materially in deficit NA
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
going concern		 None

Structure, Governance and Management

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document Constitution
How is the charity constituted? Unincorporated Association
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		 Meeting

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Nour Domestic violence
Other name the charity uses Nour
Registered charity number 1144213
Charity’s principal address PO Box 62954, London, N9 1BT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mahfuja Ahmed
Morium Ali
Nehara Begum

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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

Mahfuja Ahmed		 Morium Ali Nehara Begum
Charity No
1144213
Period start date
01-Apr-22
To
Period end
date
31-Mar-23
CC17a
Charity Name: Nour
Annual accounts for the period		 Charity No
1144213
Period start date
01-Apr-22
To
Period end
date
31-Mar-23
CC17a
Charity Name: Nour
Annual accounts for the period
Section A Statement of financial activities
Recommended
categories by activity
Details of own
analysis
Note
Incoming resources
Donations
Gift aid claim
Grants
Incoming resources from
charitable activities
Other incoming resources
Resources expended
Charity Projects
Rates and Insurance
telephone postage and
stationery
Wages and salaries
Softwares
Advertising
Travelling expense
Staff Training
Bank charges
Website
legal and professional fees
Depreciation
Total resources expended
Total incoming resources
Total funds carried forward
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Net incoming resources
Gains and losses on investment assets
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets
for the charity’s own use
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before
other recognised gains/(losses)
Gross transfers between funds		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
28,751
133,299
-
162,050
11,620
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
49,003
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
28,751
133,299
-
162,050
60,622
-
33,874
-
33,874
8,347
483
483
60
747
-
747
568
-
105,519
-
105,519
56,821
1,311
1,311
2,901
1,240
1,551
-
2,791
-
21
-
21
-
361
7,070
7,431
48
189
189
12
374
374
1,800
-
2,020
-
2,020
2,269
502
7,524
-
8,026
-
5,228
157,558
-
162,786
72,826
23,523
(24,259)
-
(736)
(12,204)
(14,959)
14,959
-
-
-
8,564
(9,300)
-
(736)
(12,204)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,564
(9,300)
-
(736)
(12,204)
75,408
39,325
-
114,733
126,937
83,972
30,025
-
113,997
114,733

SOFA

Page 1

Section B Balance sheet Section B Balance sheet Section B Balance sheet
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Stock and work in progress
Debtors
(Short term) investments
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
one year
Provisions for liabilities and charges
Net assets
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
Restricted income funds
Endowment funds
Total funds
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all
the trustees		 Note

 Unrestricted
funds
£
F01
4,912
-
-
Restricted
income
funds
£
F02
1,353
-
-		 Endowment
funds
£
F03
-
-
-		 Total this year
Total last
year
£
£
F04
F05
6,265
13,973
-
-
-
-
4,912 1,353 - 6,265
13,973
-
345
9,349		 -
-
-
98,038		 -
-
-
-
-
-
345
-
-
-
107,387
104,817
9,694 98,038 - 107,732
104,817
-
4,057
- -
9,694 98,038 - 107,732
100,760
14,606 99,391 - 113,997
114,733
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-		 -
-
14,606 99,391 - 113,997
114,733
14,606
-		 99,391 - 14,606
48,213
-
-
99,391
66,520
-
-
14,606 99,391 - 113,997
114,733
Signature Date of
approval
07-Jan-24
07-Jan-24
07-Jan-24
Morium Ali
Mahfuja Ahmed
Print Name
Nehara Begum

B Sheet

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost (except that investments are shown at market value) in accordance with:

• and with*  Accounting Standards;

or Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Enterprises (FRSSE);

Income

Income is accounted for on a receipts basis.

Resources expended

Resources expended are accounted for as the liability is incurred. Expenditure includes irrecoverable VAT which is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of Nour On accounts for the year 31-March-2023 Charity no 1144213 ended Set out on pages Page 1 - 2

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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

The charity’s gross income has not exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACCA & ICAEW .

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
body:
Address:

 10/12/2023
Wajahat Hussain Baloch (FCA, FCCA) on behalf of Redbird Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Redbird Accountants
72 Evington Road, Leicester
LE2 1HH

October 2018

1

IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here details of any None items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

2

IER