AAHP-UK
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 24[th] March 2025
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustees’ Report | 1 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 7 |
| Receipts and Payments | 8 |
| Statement of Balances | 9 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 10 |
AAHP-UK TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 24[th] MARCH 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name: Associa�on of Afghan Healthcare Professionals-UK (AAHP-UK)
Charity Number: 1150024 Registered Address: 85 Great Portland Street, First floor, London W1W 7LT Accountant Firm: Cowan & Partners Limited, 60 Cons�tu�on Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6RR Bankers: Bank of Scotland
TRUSTEES
The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:
Dr Enayat Modasser Dr Abdulwahab Ghani Treasurer Dr Aman Shams Secretary Dr Nasir Habibi Resigned from the Chair at the AGM 16 Nov24 Dr Ihsanullah Wardak Dr Khesrow Sangarwal Elected as the new Chair at the AGM on 16 Nov24 Dr Qudrat Ullah
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
AAHP-UK is a registered charity. The Financial Statements comply with current statutory requirements, the organisa�on's cons�tu�on and the Statement of Recommended Prac�ce-Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es.
AAHP-UK is managed and administered by a commi�ee of Trustees and project leads elected by the trustees in accordance with its cons�tu�on.
Dr Maliha Kabir has been assis�ng the AAHP-UK’s daily work, such as dealing with donors, managing projects, bookkeeping, organising Trustees / departmental mee�ngs and AGM, etc.,
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Appointment of Trustees
The trustees are elected at the AGM. The AAHP-UK may appoint or remove a Trustee by ordinary resolu�on.
When appoin�ng Trustees, the AAHP-UK gives due considera�on to the skills and experience of the exis�ng Trustees and seeks to ensure that the skill mix of the Board is appropriately balanced.
All new Trustees are supported by an appropriate induc�on programme.
Partnerships
The trustees, con�nue to oversee the opera�onal func�ons of the charity.
AAHP-UK welcomes partners in all its work and seeks to develop exis�ng, and to form new partnerships. AAHP-UK formalise partnerships through agreeing a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
OBJECTIVES
The charity’s objects are:
- Educa�on in Healthcare
To advance the educa�on of the public on healthcare, promote research for public benefit in all aspects of healthcare, and publish the useful results of such research.
- Relief of Sickness and Poor Health
To relieve sickness, poor health, and old age among people living in the UK and Afghanistan.
- Disaster Relief
To alleviate financial need and suffering among vic�ms of natural or other disasters in the UK and Afghanistan through the provision of medical aid.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and ac�vi�es. The charity’s ac�vi�es during the year were undertaken to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit, primarily through humanitarian healthcare assistance, educa�on, training, and health system support for Afghan communi�es.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
AAHP-UK as reputed organisa�on, during this repor�ng period has dealt with the growing demand for services provision on different fronts. The AAHP-UK has moved stronger since its incep�on over a decade ago, with growing its financial turnover. It has implemented dozens of impac�ul projects including delivery of free health services and distribu�on of food packages to thousands of needy families in the most deprived parts of Afghanistan. As a professional associa�on, the AAHP-UK has represented and advocated for the health rights of Afghans at different local, na�onal and interna�onal forums and has reached out to different stakeholders and supported resource mobilisa�on to address the humanitarian crisis in
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Con�nued
Afghanistan. The associa�on has moved from strength to strength to improve its service delivery performance by working and establishing strategic partnerships with local organisa�ons in Afghanistan. The AAHP-UK is now a proac�ve member of the FEMHO (Federa�on of Ethnic Minority Health Organisa�ons) and has jointly advocated for the rights of health professionals and reducing health inequali�es in the UK.
With our limited workforce capacity, we have raised funds to deliver the most ambi�ous projects for the malnourished children in Afghanistan in contribu�ng to the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).
We published videos of some projects a�er obtaining valid consents from people present in the videos (website: www.aahpuk.org and Facebook). These videos from the field show the posi�ve impact our projects produced and the dedica�on of volunteers who deliver these projects with both professionalism and pride.
Humanitarian Relief and Emergency Response
Afghanistan is a country that has suffered over four decades of war and poverty. The unfortunate change of government in 15 August 2021 has led thousands of Afghans to flee the country, many lost their lives, and those who are alive in the country lost their livelihood and are in desperate need of food and medicine. The barely managing healthcare system is almost collapsing. The sanc�on from the interna�onal community brought more hunger and poverty for the people of Afghanistan.
AAHP-UK has been working hard by raising funds and responding to the crisis facing the people of Afghanistan. We have developed a series of projects for implementa�on in various affected provinces of Afghanistan: Distribu�on of food packages to the neediest people and providing free medical camps in various provinces of Afghanistan.
The generous support of our funders enabled us to implement the following projects in this repor�ng period:
The charity delivered humanitarian assistance in response to flooding in mul�ple provinces of Afghanistan, including Badghis, Ghor, Takhar, and Baghlan. Emergency food assistance was distributed to vulnerable families across these regions, reaching over 1,400 beneficiaries.
In Baghlan province, the charity funded and delivered a free emergency medical camp over two days, enabling access to essen�al healthcare services for 1,329 pa�ents. The interven�on included the provision of medicines, hygiene kits, and clean-water supplies, addressing both immediate clinical needs and wider public health risks.
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Thalassaemia Programme
Thalassaemia is a gene�c blood disorder condi�on. The severity of the condi�on depends on the number and/or loca�on of gene muta�on, and range from no symptoms, severe anaemia, osteopenia and bone deformi�es to failure to thrive and death. Treatment includes regular blood transfusions (2-4 weekly). This is associated with iron overload and deposi�on in major organs which cause significant endocrine, hepa�c and cardiac toxicity. Iron overload can be managed with chela�on therapy (e.g. oral deferasirox, deferiprone, or biweekly subcutaneous injec�ons of deferoxamine). Other treatment measures may include splenectomy and hormonal therapies (e.g. thyroid, insulin and growth hormone).
We provide funds for medica�on to manage iron overload in children with thalassaemia who come to the blood bank in Kabul for blood transfusion. The number of children reaches around a thousand and every month over 250 children receive Deferoxamine funded by AAHP-UK.
We have managed to secure funding since Sep 2023 to provide the lifesaving medica�on to 1200 children regularly. We also proved nutri�onal milk and biscuits for the children coming for their procedures to the blood bank in Kabul. In previous year we purchased two TVs for the wai�ng areas to play educa�onal materials and cartoon for the children. We purchased a computer for registra�on of the pa�ents. The children are much comfortable and the experience of coming for the procedure is fun as they are ge�ng the milk drink and biscuits. The staff serve them more efficiently by having the computer and seeing the children much happier.
The Thalassaemia Programme remained a principal area of ac�vity and con�nued to deliver sustained public benefit. The charity provided Deferoxamine on a regular basis to 1,253 registered thalassaemia pa�ents, alongside nutri�onal supplements to support pa�ent wellbeing.
During the year, the charity strengthened service delivery through the purchase of essen�al equipment, including a freezer to support medica�on storage. Funds were raised towards the construc�on of a new Ward for children with Thalassaemia at the Na�onal Blood Bank in Kabul, and targeted financial assistance was provided to families of thalassaemia pa�ents.
Educa�on, Training, and Professional Development
AAHP-UK delivered educa�on and training ac�vi�es to Afghan healthcare professionals in Afghanistan and the UK. Ac�vi�es included online clinical teaching, postgraduate medical training seminars, CV prepara�on, NHS job-applica�on support, and collabora�ve case discussions with healthcare ins�tu�ons in Kabul.
The Occupa�onal English Test (OET) Project con�nued to demonstrate measurable outcomes. Since incep�on, 100 doctors have enrolled in the programme, with 14 doctors passing OET, 6 passing PLAB 1, and 4 passing PLAB 2, suppor�ng safe and regulated entry into UK medical prac�ce.
In addi�on, the charity progressed its Healthcare Assistants Project through engagement with NHS partners. Twenty-four healthcare professionals were supported at the ini�al stage, and three Afghan doctors were successfully recruited into NHS primary care roles.
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Health Awareness and Communica�ons
The charity used digital pla�orms and external media to promote health awareness and educa�on. Trustees and members contributed expert commentary and public-health messaging on immunisa�on, infec�ous diseases, malnutri�on, and cancer awareness through social media and interna�onal broadcasters, reaching both Afghan and diaspora audiences.
Social Support and Welfare
The charity con�nued its Orphan Sponsorship Project, providing ongoing monthly financial support to ten Afghan orphans. The charity also encouraged wider community engagement by promo�ng addi�onal orphan sponsorship by individuals and partner organisa�ons.
Governance and Delivery
Trustees met regularly throughout the year to provide strategic oversight and ensure effec�ve governance. Ac�vi�es were delivered through defined opera�onal departments working in coordina�on with the Management Commi�ee. This structure enabled effec�ve monitoring of ac�vi�es, financial oversight, and alignment with the charity’s objec�ves.
Achievements and Impact
The trustees consider that the charity’s ac�vi�es during the year delivered clear and measurable public benefit. Through humanitarian assistance, sustained healthcare provision, educa�on and workforce development, and health awareness ini�a�ves, AAHP-UK supported vulnerable popula�ons and contributed to the longer-term strengthening of healthcare capacity in Afghanistan.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
As a result of the financial review undertaken by the AAHP-UK trustees, a plan has been developed and is being implemented. We have raised £38,230 funds to finance the charity’s objec�ves in this repor�ng period. All restricted funds will be used only for the designated projects. For more details, please refer to the financial pages of this report.
During the year AAHP-UK had income of £38,320 (2024: £78,571) and expenses of £44,664 (2024: £70,957) leading to a deficit of 6,344, (2024: surplus £7,614). The charity has net assets of £45,646 at the year-end (2024: £51,990).
The deficit has arisen due to funds carried forward from previous periods being available and u�lised to further our objec�ves in the current year.
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RESERVES POLICY
charity currently has reserves of £45,646 of which £27,100 is restricted (2024: £51,990 with £29,491 held in restricted funds), this leaves £18,546 free unrestricted reserves (2024: £22,499) for the use in future projects. This would be sufficient to cover at least six months of ordinary running costs while the charity
a going concern.
Dr Abdulwahab Ghani Trustee
Date: 21/01/2026
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of
I report on the accounts for the year ended 24 March 2025 set out on pages 8 to 12.
Independent examiner's statement
reached.
Mathew R J Gillies LLB (Hons) ACPA FCIE
Cowan & Partners Limited
Edinburgh EH6 6RR
22 January 2026
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Receipts | |||||
| Donations | 4 | 2,065 | 4,295 | 6,360 | 14,045 |
| Grants | 5 | - | 31,800 | 31,800 | 63,576 |
| Other | 6 | - | - | - | 950 |
| Bank Interest | 159 | 159 | - | ||
| Total Receipts | 2,224 | 36,095 | 38,319 | 78,571 | |
| Payments | |||||
| Payments for Charitable Activities: | 7 | ||||
| Project Costs in Afghanistan | - | 35,770 | 35,770 | 54,386 | |
| Advertising & Fundraising | 68 | - | 68 | 189 | |
| Admin & Misc. Costs | 699 | - | 699 | 652 | |
| Consultancy | 2,716 | 2,716 | 5,432 | 5,250 | |
| Telephone & Internet | 848 | - | 848 | 600 | |
| OET Training | - | - | - | 6,707 | |
| Governance Costs | 1,846 | - | 1,846 | 3,173 | |
| Total Payments | 6,177 | 38,486 | 44,663 | 70,957 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year | (3,953) | (2,391) | (6,344) | 7,614 | |
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | |
| Cash funds brought forward | 22,499 | 29,491 | 51,990 | 44,376 | |
| Cash funds carried forward | 18,546 | 27,100 | 45,646 | 51,990 |
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STATEMENT OF BALANCES
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cash Funds | |||
| Cash and bank balances at start of period | 22,499 | 29,491 | 51,990 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the period | (3,953) | (2,391) | (6,344) |
| Transfer of restricted Funds | - | - | - |
| Cash and bank balances at end of period | 18,546 | 27,100 | 45,646 |
Liabilities
As accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis, at the year-end an accounting fee is due of £1,560.
The accounts were approved by the Trustees and authorised for issue on …………… and were signed on 21/01/2026 its behalf by:
Dr Abdulwahab Ghani
Trustee
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1. Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
2. Nature and Purpose of Funds
Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the charity.
Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes.
3. Related Party Transactions
There have been no related party transactions in the year to 24 March 2025 nor 24 March 2024.
No Trustees have received remuneration in the period to 24 March 2025 nor 24 March 2024.
4. Donations
| Orphan Donations Thalassaemia Donations Misc. Donations 5. Grants BMA Prism – Choose Love 6. Other Income Contribution for OET Training |
2025 £ - 4,295 2,065 6,360 2025 £ - 31,800 31,800 2025 £ - - |
2024 £ 940 - 13,105 14,045 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 1,900 61,676 63,576 |
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| 2024 £ 950 950 |
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7. Costs of Charitable Activities
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Distribution of Food | ||||
| Packages and Free Medical Camps in |
- | 35,770 | 35,770 | 54,386 |
| Afghanistan | ||||
| Consultancy | 2,716 | 2,716 | 5,432 | 5,250 |
| Advertising/Printing | 68 | - | 68 | - |
| OET Training | - | - | - | 6,707 |
| Bank Charges | 35 | - | 35 | - |
| Admin costs | 100 | - | 100 | 841 |
| Telephone | 241 | - | 241 | 223 |
| Laptop | 360 | - | 360 | - |
| Virtual address | 204 | - | 204 | - |
| Website Developer | 607 | - | 607 | 377 |
| Accounting Fee | 1,560 | - | 1,560 | 1,560 |
| AGM costs | 286 | - | 286 | 1,613 |
| 6,177 | 38,486 | 44,663 | 70,957 |
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8. Movement in Funds
| 8. Movement in Funds | |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted - General Restricted - Karen Woo Award Restricted - Choose Love 23/24 Restricted - Choose Love 24/25 Restricted - Thalassaemia |
Balance at 25/03/2024 Received Paid Transfers Balance at 24/03/2025 22,499 2,224 (6,177) - 18,546 9,625 - - - 9,625 19,866 (19,866) - - - 31,800 (18,620) - 13,180 - 4,295 - - 4,295 |
| 51,990 38,319 (44,663) - 45,646 |
Choose Love - for the distribution of emergency food packages and free medical camps in various provinces of Afghanistan. In 23/24 funding was received from Choose Love for the Thalassaemia project and also for the distribution of food packages for the victims of Herat Earthquake. In 24/25 further funding was received from Choose Love for the distribution of food packages.
Karen Woo Award - to support healthcare in Afghanistan and also to cherish and promote the memory of Dr Karen Woo.
Donations received for the Thalassaemia project have been carried forward to 25/26 for ongoing work.
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