2025
TRUSTEES REPORT
Registered with the Charities Commission under Registration No. 1146862
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Trustees .................................................................................................................... 2 2. Constitution, Objects, and Policies ........................................................................ 2 3. Public Benefit Statement ......................................................................................... 2 4. Development, Activities, and Achievements ......................................................... 2 5. Charitable Activities ................................................................................................ 2 6. Partnerships ............................................................................................................. 3 7. The Spend ................................................................................................................ 3 8. Sponsorship ............................................................................................................. 3 9. Water for life ............................................................................................................. 3 10. Financial Review ...................................................................................................... 4 11. Volunteers ................................................................................................................ 4 12. Risk Management .................................................................................................... 4 13. Charity Policies ........................................................................................................ 4 14. The Vision ................................................................................................................ 4 15. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities ................................................................. 5 APPROVAL ............................................................................................................... 5
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1. Trustees
Trustee appointments are determined by the Board of Trustees. The Trustees bring professional expertise and apply their skills and knowledge to support the charity's cause and operations.
2. Constitution, Objects, and Policies
2.1 The Al-Ansari Foundation is a registered charity, constituted by Trust Deed. The Trust Deed outlines the charity’s objectives as general charitable purposes, as defined by charity law in the United Kingdom. The charity is based in the UK and operates with a satellite office to minimize costs.
2.2 The charity is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers, including professionals such as accountants, graphic designers, and other supporters. The Trustees have professional careers and contribute their skills and expertise to further the charity's cause and ensure its smooth daily operations.
3. Public Benefit Statement
3.1 The Trustees have carefully considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and confirm the charity’s compliance with Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006. This includes giving due regard to public benefit in the pursuit of its objectives and activities.
4. Development, Activities, and Achievements
4.1 The charity continues to receive significant support and trust from the public, as evidenced by the substantial donations it has received. The charity has maintained a steady growth trajectory and has consistently operated without a deficit. Most projects operate with a 100% donation policy, utilizing Gift Aid from donations to cover staff salaries in both Zanzibar and the UK, as well as administrative costs.
4.2 Over the next few years, the charity anticipates an increase in expenditure, particularly with the establishment of an independent office in Zanzibar to manage the growing number of volunteers and employees. In May 2022, the charity officially registered as an international NGO in Zanzibar and began operating independently of its previous delivery partner.
4.3 During the reporting period, delivery focused on three core thematic areas: Education, Health, and Livelihood. Building on work in prior years, the charity supported community programmes in Zanzibar and continued to develop its operational capacity through local registration and delivery systems.
4.4 Programme delivery in 2024 included over 20 major projects and directly benefited over 35,000 community members across Zanzibar.
4.5 Total programme spending reported for the 2024 programme year was TZS 1,192,555,059, allocated across poverty alleviation (35%), healthcare & Education (40%), Qurbani and mosque construction (25%).
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5. Charitable Activities
5.1 The charity’s growth in income has been supported by fundraising efforts, including the annual Dragon Boat Race organized in collaboration with the Al-Noor Foundation.
6. Partnerships
6.1 The charity's partnership with the crowdfunding platform LaunchGood has significantly enhanced its credibility and broadened its fundraising reach, extending beyond the UK to attract international donors.
6.2 The Trustees have also forged key partnerships with organizations such as Hope & Knowledge, which played a vital role in fundraising for the Completion of the flagship Orphan Village in Pemba Island, Orphan Sponsorships and Water Wells.
7. The Spend
7.1 The charity has allocated funds to the following areas:
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Construction of schools/madrasahs
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Masjid builds
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Sponsorship of teachers
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Orphanage support and orphan home builds
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Income generation projects
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Small business support
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Water wells
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Food distributions
7.2 The charity has built strong partnerships with local organizations in Zanzibar to support its aid distribution efforts. It aims to expand its network of partner organizations across Zanzibar.
7.3 The Trustees, volunteers, and staff members have made significant contributions to the charity’s continued operation. Many Trustees work without pay, often dedicating their time and personal funds to travel overseas and ensure that raised funds reach those in need. The charity deeply appreciates their invaluable service.
8. Sponsorship
8.1 The charity’s Orphan sponsorship programme has continued to support orphans in Pemba Island. The charity will continue to develop support programs that address the educational and social needs of orphans. These children receive school fees and medical care, and more than 85% now have bank accounts to receive sponsorship funds directly.
9. Water for Life
9.1 The charity’s Water for Life programme has seen significant growth, with increasing numbers of donors contributing to deep borehole wells. The water wells currently provide clean, fresh water to over 180,000 Zanzibaris daily. The Government of Zanzibar has officially recognized the charity’s efforts in improving access to water.
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9.2 Due to the aging drilling rig, maintenance costs have increased. However, the Trustees have commissioned a new drilling rig from China to meet the growing demand for water provision.
10. Financial Review
10.1 The charity had a balance of ££25,944 brought forward from the previous financial year (2023/2024). It received ££536,546 in funds for the current financial year, in addition to Gift Aid, charity prizes, and bonuses.
11. Volunteers
11.1 The Trustees extend their sincere gratitude to the numerous volunteers who have contributed their time and skills to the charity. Special thanks also go to the public for their generous donations.
12. Risk Management
12.1 The Trustees regularly review the major risks faced by the charity. They consider the Charity Commission’s Compliance Toolkit, “Protecting Charities from Harm,” and ensure that systems are in place to mitigate significant operational and business risks. The Trustees are committed to strengthening controls to ensure transparency, safeguard donor confidence, and protect the charity’s assets.
13. Charity Policies
13.1 The Trustees are undertaking a comprehensive policy review to update and implement new policies, including those to safeguard donor funds against fraud (e.g., Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, and Anti-Money Laundering policies), and to protect the children and vulnerable adults the charity works with.
14. The Vision
14.1 The charity intends to continue growing while maintaining its ability to provide a personal service. It aims to strengthen its Water for Life programme, one of its most successful campaigns, in the next financial year.
14.2 The charity’s challenge remains to address the underlying causes of poverty effectively, ethically, and efficiently. This year, the charity has introduced support programs for underprivileged teachers and collaborated with educators to provide English language instruction, thereby enhancing children’s chances of escaping poverty through employment.
14.3 The charity will continue to pursue its objectives in the coming years, with a stronger focus on development projects in Zanzibar, East Africa. The Trustees have decided to increase aid and development operations by tapping into international funds to address the region’s severe poverty.
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15. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
15.1 The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK GAAP).
15.2 Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position and activities for the year. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees must:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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Follow the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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Make reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates;
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, with any material departures disclosed and explained;
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Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume the charity will continue.
15.3 The Trustees are responsible for maintaining sufficient accounting records to disclose the charity’s financial position accurately. They must ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the Trust Deed. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and taking reasonable steps to prevent fraud and other irregularities.
Approval
The report was approved by the Trustees on ……22.01.2025 ……and signed on their behalf.
Amina Begum
Trustee
Javed Ansari
Trustee
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AAF IER 26 January 2023
| The | Al-Ansari Foundation | 1146862 | |||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||
| For | 1st April 2024 the period from Period start date |
To | Period end date 31st March 2025 |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ £25,944 £536,546 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £562,490 £0 £0 £0 £562,490 £474,849 £23,051 £1,912 |
Endowme nt funds to the nearest £ £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 |
Total funds to the nearest £ £25,944 £536,546 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £562,490 £0 £0 £0 £562,490 £474,849 £23,051 £1,912 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Balance B/F | - | £20,784 | |||
| Money receipt | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
- | £20,784 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | £0 | |||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| £20,784 | |||||
| Project Costs | £474,849 | £0 | £474,849 | £0 | |
| Fundraising & Publicity | £23,051 | £0 | £23,051 | £0 | |
| Bank/Portal Charges | £1,912 | £0 | £1,912 | £0 |
| UK Wages | £6,005 | £0 | £6,005 | £0 | |||||
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| UK Admin Costs | £6,250 | £0 | £6,250 | £0 | |||||
| £0 | £0 | £0 | |||||||
| Sub total | £512,067 | £0 | £512,067 | £0 | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | - | £0 | |||||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payment s) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - | £50,423 | £0 | £20,784 | ||||||
| - | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | |||||
| - | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | |||||
| - | **£50,423 ** | £0 | £0 | £0 | £20,784 |
Section B Statement of
Categories Details B1 Cash funds Cash at bank on 31st march 2025 Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details
Unrestrict Restricted Endowment ed funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - £50,423.31 - £0.00 £0.00 - £0.00 £0.00 - £50,423.31 £0.00 OK OK OK Unrestrict Restricted Endowment ed funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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Amina Begum 22.01.2026
Javed Ansari 22.01.2026
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the The Al-Ansari Foundation trustees/ members of
On accounts for the 31[st] March 2025 Charity 1146862 year ended no
Set out on pages 8 and 9
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the responsibilities of accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required trustees and for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities examiner 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.
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Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions examiner’s given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review statement 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 examiner's attention (other than that disclosed below ) statement* 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
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: Date: 31/01/2026
Name: Ruhul Amin Khan
Relevant FCCA, ACA professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: Lipton
First Floor, 20 High Street, London E15 2PP
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
22nd January 2026
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Give here brief details of any items N/A that the examiner wishes to disclose .
22nd January 2026
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