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WORDS FROM THE FOUNDER GAZA YEMEN SYRIA / TURKEY BANGLADESH 10 AFGHANISTAN 12 AFRICA 14 MOROCCO 16 PAKISTAN 18 WATER 20 FOOD 22 FUNDRAISING 24 FINANCIAL STATEMENT 25
Ic>i'cls I 1.oim ilie "C>Liiiciei' dilSii.g Jg eLi¢ ¢LJI Dear Friends, Supporters, and Volunteers, We are deeply grateful to share the remarkable progress made by Dabbagh Welfare Trust in 2023-24. Your unwavering support and generosity have been the heartbeat of our efforts, enabling us lo reach countless lives in desperate need. Amid a world of ongoing crises. your contributions have delivered life-sustaining food, clean water, shelter, Zakat assistance. and educational support to families in Gaza. Yemen, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Morocco, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and parts of Africa. Our response to the crisis in Gaza stands as one of our most challenging and urgent undertakings. Thanks to your incredi- ble support, we acted swiftly, delivering emergency aid to families struggling under unimaginable conditions. Our com- mitment remains unbreakable: we will continue to support these communities until they find lasting safely and stability. Thank you for standing with us, for making a powerful differ- ence, and for offering hope lo those who need it most. Together, we are changing lives. FOOI APPEA With sincere gratitude, %hayl<li Aliimacl Dci1313agh jÈJ ():4 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780} Annual Report 2023-24
THE IMPACT OFYOUR DONATIONS I-.OOD COOKED MEAL¢> 1.600 People 269,850 Meals Provided QURBANI HEALI Fl 600 Meals Provided Ambulance Annual Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfQTrust (Charity Reg No: l 145780)
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THE IMPACTOFYOUR DONATIONS -.c)()i) QU1113Abll 21,000 Meals Provided 20,385 People Benefitted 980 People Benefitted YEMEN CRISIS Lll HAORAMoui --441 Annual Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 145780) 06
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THE IMPACTOF YOUR DONATIONS 16 F()OD CC)OKTri l) IVIEALS 84,000 2,075 Meals Provided People WATER QURIJAbll 225 People Benefitted 280 Families Annual Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
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THE IMPACT OFYOUR DONATIONS -Tv I-.OOD 159,600 Meals Provided COOKED MEALS 7,160 People WAIFI? 13,410 People Benefitted /AI<AI 15,540 People Benefitted QURBAhll 140 Meals Provided p '• +1 DAD8AQM WELFARETRU5T MmyIorAII BANGLADESH WATER PUMP SPONSORED BY MUNSHAD RAHMAN .1 Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 145780)
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THE IMPACTOF YOUR DONATIONS 161 i-c)01) C()OKED MEALS WATF I? 2,920 People Benefitted 6,300 Meals Provided 100 People QURBANI 2,100 People Benefitted 6,210 Meals. LIVES WITH LEAN W, Annual Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780) 12
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, TF¥é,'I AC.T O 115 F()C)D COOKED IVIF AI.¢> 500 People 12,600 Meals Provided ZAI<AI 3,500 People Benefitted C?UI?13Abll 27,390 Meals AFRICA ZAKAT FOR MEEDY Annual Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 145780)
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THE IMPACT OFYOUR DONATIONS l-.O()D COOKED MEALS WATER 345,030 Meals Provided 11.920 People 46,720 People Benefitted EOUfATINfj kkj Annual Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 145780) 18
SAVING- LIVES iIEANWATEI ZAII>OI?T MAI ERNI1 HOSPI IAL 160 Children Land Purchased ORI)FIANS SIJPPOR I 95 Orphans SHELIER Homes for Poor Families 5EWINfj MACHIME DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l145780} Annual Report 2023-24
IAI I F_l? l)()blAI I IC)bl.¢> THE IMPACT 84,850 People Benefitted tp SAVING LIVES CLEAN WATER .1 SHETrINAZ MUSSAIII Annual Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 145780)
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c)c)i) l)C)blAI I IC)hl.¢> THE IMPACT 999,995 Meals Provided DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 145780)
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410, YOU DONATED 270,000 ERADICATE POVERTY "Alhamdulillah and all praise is for Allah with whose facilitation good deeds reach completion. May Allah Azzawajal reward all the organisers, supporters, donors and participants." Ahmad Dabbagh NITY&NI rfoNAL RELIEF FUND, 20 Annual Report 2023-24 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l145780}
DABBAGH WELFARE TRUST MercyforAII REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES 26 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORT 31 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 32 BALANCE SHEET 33 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 34
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees of Dabbagh Welfare Trust presenl Iheir report along with the charity's financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2024. These statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK IFRS 1021, effective from l January 2019. AND ACTIVITIES Purpose and Aims Dabbagh Welfare Trust's charitable objectives. as defined in our governing document, include: Allevialing financial hardship and suffering among victims of natural or other disasters by providing funds or other forms of aid deemed suitable for individuals. communities, organi sations. and countries in need. including medical assistance. Preventing or relieving poverty within the UK and globally through grants. goods. and services provided to individuals in need. as well as to other charities or organisations dedicated to poverty relief. SIGNIFICANT ACTI We have provided essential support. including food. clean water. and medical supplies, to vulnerable individuals and communities in the UK, Yemen, Gaza, Syria, Turkey, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Morocco and Pakistan. Our charity raises funds for these aims through public donation campaigns on platforms like Google and social media. These campaigns are inclusive and not direcled towards any specif- ic individual, organisation, or community, relying solely on voluntary donations from the public. This report reflects our ongoing commitment to alleviate suffering and address the pressing needs of those most vulnerable. DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Our main activities and who we try to help are described below. All our charitable activities focus on the prevention and relief of poverty and suffering in victims of natural or other disasters. Some of the major projects undertaken during the year are following. YF_IVIEbl Activities Food, Water & Qurbani GAZA I UI?ICTr_i Y/SYI?IA Activities Food. Qurbani & Medical Activities Food, Water, and Qurbani Toial Donaiions £7,090.19 iotal Donations £94.586.57 iotal Donalions £36.904.19 Total Spent £8,570 Total Spent £91.666.34 i (>tcil S £25,3 )eiit BANGLAI)E¢>H Activities Food, Water, Zakat, Qurbani and M05ques i otal Donations £361.09 Afghanistan Activities Food, Water. Zakat and Qurbani lJcJcindci Activities Food, Zakat and Qurbani i otal Donations £2,081 .86 iotal Donations £5,746.36 i (>tcil Speiit £69,850 iotals £4,9 ent i otcil Si)eiit £13,670 Morocco Activities Food. Water. Zakat. Qurbani, Education. Orphans. Widows. Health and Collective Marriages iotal Spent £50,000 Pakistciii Activities Food, Zakat and Qurbani .%ieri'a Leone Activities Water iotal Donations £199,707.74 I c>tcil Speiit £650 i otcil Speiit £342,669.60 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 1457801
l?esL C>1 lrtlc>i'lcl Food: £3,000 Zakat: £1,000 Qurbani: £6,615 others: £5,000 (Total Spent: £15,615) C)Lliei' AILLiIIi Lies Administration: £3,733.20 Marketing: £15,095.11 Fundraising: £54,961.36 (Total: £73,789.67) Cieiiei'cil l)c>iici LiC)IIS Projects Food, Water, Zakat, Qurbani, Mosques, Education and Most in Need (Total Donations £499,992.60) We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activities under Charities Act 201 l . In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GOVERNING DOCUMENT The charity operates under a deed of trust, which seNes as its governing document, and is registered with the Charity Commission. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The charity trustees, who also serve on the Management Committee, are appointed according to the terms set out in the governing document. Trustees are elected to serve a three-year term, afler which they are eligible for re-election al the Annual General Meeting. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. RISK MANAGEMENT The trustees carry out regular reviews to identify and assess risks facing the charity and ensure appropriate measures are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. This structure ensures that Dabbagh Welfare Trust operales responsibly and effectively, main- taining a commitment to transparency and accountability. DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 1457801
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1145780 Registered Office 33 Ridling Lane Hyde Cheshire SK14 INP Trustees Ali Muhammad Anees- Chair of Trustees Gulfam Hussain- Trustee Muhammad Gulam Kibria Choudhury- Trustee Mohammed Nawaz- Trustee Shirajul Islam - Trustee Banks Barclays Bank HSBC Bank FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN FOR OTHER The charity and its trustees do not hold any custodian funds on behalf of a third party during the reporting period. Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic reort, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 23/05/2024 and signed on the board's behalf by: A Anees Chair of Trustees DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
Independent examinerfs report to the Trustees of Dabbagh Welfare Trust I report on the Financial Statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 13. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (21 of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) or under Regulation 10111 lal to Ic) of The Charities Accounts {Scotlandl Regulations 2006 (the 2006 Accounts Regulations) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is required by company law to prepare accrued accounts and l am qualifi'ed to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to. - examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act); to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515){b) of the 2011 Act; and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given 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 you as 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. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: {1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44{1}la} of the 2005 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the section 44{1)Ib) of the 2005 Act; and which are consistent with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or {2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mohammed Shahedul Alam BSC (Honsl CPFA On behalf of ATS Accountants DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 1457801
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Statement of Financial Activities Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Prior year funds Incoming resources Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities (Note 3) 2024 2024 2024 2023 490.891 316.878 807,769 624,637 Other Trading Activities Insuran Claim Other Total 490.891 316.878 807,769 624,637 Resources expended Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities (Note 131.227 497.410 628.637 472.646 Governan Costs (Note 5) Other Total 1.500 1.500 1.200 6,119 138,846 6,119 636,256 5,053 478,899 497,410 Net incomel{expenditure) before investment gainsl(losses) Net gainsl(losses) on investments Net incomel(expenditure) 352,045 (180,532) 171,513 145,738 352,045 (180,532) 171,513 145,738 Other recognised gainsl(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity's own use Transfer between funds: Net movement in funds {180.532) 171,513 180.532 171,513 145,738 Reconciliation of funds." Total funds brought forward Total funds carried fOard 549.625 721,138 549,625 721,138 403,887 549,625 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Balance Sheet Unrestricted funds Restrirted funds Endowment funds Total this year Total last year Fixed assets Notes 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 Tangible assets Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 10,000 10,000 Cash at bank and in hand 12 714,838 714,838 551,825 Total current assets 724,838 724,838 551,825 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year io (3,7001 {3,7001 12,2001 Net current assets/(liabilities) 721,138 721,138 549,625 Total assets less current liabilities 721,838 721,838 549,625 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Total net assets or liabilities Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 721,838 721,838 549,625 721,838 721,838 721,838 721,838 549,625 549,625 Total funds Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees.. Signature Print Name Date of approval {DD/MM/YYYY) Gulfam Hussain 07/01 /2025 Anees Ali 17/12/2024 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 1457801
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Notes to the Accounts Note l Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note{sl to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with: the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014; the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102}; and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Note 2 Accounting policies 2.1 INCOME Recognition of These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities {SoFA) when: income the charity becomes entitled to the resources; it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Grants donations and Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP). In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met {5.16 FRS 102 SORP). Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor orthe terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. Tax reclaims on donations and gifts Donated goods Donated goods are measured at fairvalue {the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so. The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution. DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Donated goods for resale are measured at fairvalue on initial recognition, which is the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'lncome from othertrading activities, with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading activities, and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'lncome from other trading activities.. Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets and included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as income from donations when receivable. Donated services facilities Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the and value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably. Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA. Support costs The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs. Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees, annual report. 2.2 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. Governance and support costs Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity Cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage. DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 1457801
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Deferred income No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts. The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts Creditors Basic financial instruments The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per paragraph 10.7 FR5102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19, FRS102 SORP. 2.3 ASSETS Tangible fixed These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at assets for use by least charity They are valued at cost The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.2. Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount afteranytrade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received. Debtors DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Note 3 Analysis of income Analysis Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 2024 Unrestricted: Income from charitable activities 490,891 490,891 Total Unrestricted income 490,891 490.891 Restricted: Disaster Relief Food Aid Qurbani Water Welfare and Education Zakat Total Restricted income 105,042 38,305 26,447 8,742 47,195 91,148 316,879 105,042 38,305 26,447 8,742 47,195 91,148 316,879 Note 4 Analysis of expenditure Analysis Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds 2024 2024 2024 2024 Unrestricted: Expenditure on charitable activities 131,227 131,227 Total Unrestricted 131,227 131,227 Restricted: Disaster Relief Food Aid Qurbani Water Welfare and Education Zakat 93.149 11,522 27,469 4,790 269.333 91,148 93.149 11,522 27,469 4,790 269.333 91,148 Total Restricted 497.410 497,410 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 1457801
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Note 5 Support costs Raising funds Expenditure incurred in running the charity Activity Activity Grand total Basis of allocation Support cost (Describe method) Governance costs Direct Administrative 6,119 6,119 Direct expenses Total 6.119 6.119 Note 6 Details of certain items of expenditure Fees for examination of the accounts This year 1£) Last year (£) Independent examinerfs fees 300 240 Assurance services other than audit or independent examination Tax advisory fees Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy. accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner 1,200 960 Note 7 Paid employees 7.1 Staff Costs This year Last year Salaries and wages Social security costs Pension costs {defined contribution scheme) Total staff costs No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reportrng period of more than £60,000. DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 7.2 Average head count in the year This year Number Last year Number The parts of the charity in which the employees work Fundraising Charitable Activities Governance Total Note 8 Tangible fixed assets The charity does not have any tangible fixed assets. Note 9 Debtors and prepayments Amounts falling due within one year Amounts falling due after more than one year This year Last year This year Last year Debtors 10,000 Total 10,000 Note 10 Creditors and accruals Amounts falling due within one year Amounts falling due after more than one year This year Last year This year Last year Trade creditors 3,700 3.700 2,200 2.200 Total Note 11 Analysis of Charitable Funds Balance at 1 April 2023 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Balance at 31 March 2024 Transfers Unrestricted funds 549,625 490,891 316,878 807,769 (138,846) (497,410) {636,256) (180,532) 180,532 721,138 Restricted funds Total 549,625 721,138 DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: l 1457801
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Note 12 Cash at bank and in hand This year Last year Cash at bank and on hand Total 714,838 714.838 551,825 551.825 Note 13 Transactions with trustees and related parties 13.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity. 13.2 Trustees, expenses The charity paid trustees no expenses for fulfilling their duties. DabbaghWelfareTrust (Charity Reg No: 1145780)
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