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Haji Rafique Foundation Annual & Financial Report 2020-21

HAJI RAFIQUE FOUNDATION Annual & Financial statement for the year April 2020 – March 2021

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HAJI RAFIQUE FOUNDATION

Trustees and statutory directors

MR IMRAN BHATTI - BENG (HONS), MSC, MR KAMRAN BHATTI - MPharm.MRPharmS.GPhC.

MRS S RAFIQUE MR JAMEEL-UR-RAHMAN

Charity registration number: 1157336

Registered office: 1 SHACKLETON ROAD, SLOUGH, SL1 3QU

External Auditor : Mr Saif Ullah Beg. 56 Blenheim Road, Harrow. HA27AH

Bankers:

Metro Bank, Farnham Road, Slough. Berkshire Nationwide, High Street, Slough. Berkshire

Charity Commission Classifications

PROVIDES SERVICES, GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY, MAKES GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES, HUMAN RIGHTS/RELIGIOUS OR RACIAL HARMONY/EQUALITY OR DIVERSITY, OTHER DEFINED GROUPS, OVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEF, PROVIDES BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE, PROVIDES HUMAN RESOURCES

Governing Document :

TRUST DEED

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HAJI RAFIQUE FOUNDATION Annual & Financial statement for the year April 2020 – March 2021

Haji Rafique Foundation (HRF) have strong values in promoting peace, providing education, helping overcome poverty, encouraging good to the youth of today and working towards equality. Our members and volunteers are from a broad range of professions and backgrounds, each bringing their skills to the charity.

HRF’s Aims:

The Foundation’s aims are categorised into the following FOUR main areas:

Haji Rafique Foundation (HRF) operates humanitarian work under HRF Relief, www.hrf-relief.com

The Foundation is passionate to demonstrate a real representation of promoting peace, tolerance, inter faith harmony and integration. These are HRF’s key values. The organisation understands Islam to be a religion of peace, love, co- existence, tolerance, human dignity, veneration of human life and a charter of justice and equality for mankind. HRF promote the concepts of inter faith harmony and inter-community integration and coherence for the greater happiness of mankind through the teachings of the spiritual aspect of Islam

HRF has established that the awakening of such awareness within society at large, demands the promotion of knowledge and education and most importantly the eradication of ignorance. Thus, we have acknowledged a successful society must be based on broad education & community cohesion. This is the core fundamental pillar for developing a peaceful and understanding society. The organisation follows the classical tradition that promotes spiritual & personal development, as well as moral excellence.

HRF has a strong belief that it is essential to make a positive contribution to the lives of young people by increasing their life chances and helping their transition from youth to adulthood. We aim to achieve this by enabling young people to recognise and fulfil their potential through development, confidence and aspirations.

HRF aim to alleviate suffering and poverty, provide aid to victims of disaster and improve the lives of the many people living in deprivation. HRF also feels the importance of health care, helping establish modern medical facilities with free treatment for the economically impoverished; additionally, a need to educate healthy lifestyle through all possible means- media, literature and seminars. These aims go hand in hand with the welfare support, work to promote a social harmony, upholding human rights and equal opportunities for all. Achieving this via continuous liaison with various sections of the community including local authorities, schools, welfare organisations and all sound NGOs to achieve the ultimate goal of community cohesion.

Public benefit statement

In conjunction with the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, HRF’s Trustees have concluded that –

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STRATEGIC REPORT

The Covid-19 global pandemic presented many testing and challenging situations and environments which the Foundation overcame to fulfil projects. However, due to local government restrictions, guidelines, health and safety, some projects were not fulfilled, others only partially but where possible, HRF made valuable progress on the development of some projects. As with previous years, the Foundation’s donor base continues to grow.

With the continued efforts of volunteers fundraising and our donors, the Foundation was able to assist needy individuals with food, water, medical assistance and other supporting measures changing many lives.

EMERGENCY - YEMEN

In a country with some of the highest cases of Cholera in the world, The Foundation worked with two organisations, Saba Relief and Rafah International to bring a smile to some of the neediest people in the country. HRF’s £34,000 food projects in Yemen reached needy individuals, providing some relief for them to help their sustenance for approximately a month. The distribution to approximately 500 needy families, brought much needed love, happiness, and joy during this very tough and challenging time. More than 20,000 hot meals were served to over 22,700 beneficiaries.

EMERGENCY - SYRIA

HRF operated three key projects in the region: Relief, Bread and Warm Winter. The operations were carried out in two regions, providing displaced and needy families with food, clothing, medication, bread and winter clothing/blankets. Approximately £8,000 were donated to these projects which reached approximately 300 families in the region including 40+ orphans who were gifted new clothing.

RAMADAN FOOD PACKS

The Ramadan Food Support Programme operated by the Foundation involved three partners to enable HRF reach more individuals than in previous years. Two of the partners were UK based organisations; Green Crescent UK and Ummah Care Foundation whilst the third was the National Institute of Social Care & Vocational Training based in Lebanon.

The generosity of HRF’s donors supported regions in five countries: Indonesia, Lebanon, Malawi, Pakistan and Philippines. By sourcing all provisions locally, HRF were able to engage local businesses to participate and support these programmes, so food provisions were made for the needy around the Blessed month of Ramadan.

Over 1,300 families benefited from this programme with almost 200,000 meals provided during the month utilising a budget of almost £24,000.

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EID GIFTS

Eid Gift an Orphan Project

This project brings so much happiness to every child involved in this. The success over the past few years enabled the Foundation to put smiles on the faces of children in Lebanon, Malawi, Pakistan and Yemen.

This year the Foundation worked with a UK based charity, Saba Relief UK to reach orphans in Yemen. However due to the challenges caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic, HRF were only able to reach Pakistan and Yemen due to the guidelines around the health and safety of all involved.

Despite the challenges caused by the pandemic the generosity of the donors has enlightened the hearts of almost 300 children, making them very happy.

FITRANA MEALS

The donation Muslims make to the poor and needy at the end of Ramadan is known as Fitrana. Once again, like last year, the Foundation provided Fitrana meals to a deprived region of Manila in the Philippines; in total 40,000+ meals were provided to over 4,000 individuals.

QURBANI

Year after year this project builds on the success of the previous year, the Qurbani program is instrumental in attracting a greater number of donors ahead of Eid –ul Adha. In many cases the poverty struck residents of the villages cannot put a meal on the table, so this programme provides a lifeline, albeit only short lived. These needy individuals can enjoy the festivities of Eid-ul-Adha in a similar manner to those across the world, with the consumption of meat.

HRF worked in conjunction with three UK based organisations to deliver Qurbani to four countries: Malawi, Pakistan, Philippines and Yemen. Provisions were made for 1000+ families.

MEDICAL RELIEF

A key principle of the Foundation’s work is to ensure the needy in impoverished regions are provided with or have access to the necessities of medical care. HRF is committed to providing healthcare through healthcare funding. The global pandemic made it very difficult and challenging to meet the goals the Foundation had set for the year, nonetheless, some of the commitments were fulfilled.

Ambulance Fleet

The Free Ambulance service continues to provide a vital service for 20+ villages in rural areas of the Jhelum district in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Numerous lives have been saved due to this service

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The day-to-day operations continue to be managed by the local Union Council Heads. HRF continue meeting the costs of the ambulance driver whilst the village elders have a scheme to cover costs for those unable to pay travel costs. The Foundation also covered medical costs for the most needy individuals who required operations and treatment.

ORPHAN SUPPORT

The Foundation continues to strive towards meeting the objectives of helping orphans to ensure they are given the best possible opportunities for a brighter future. The vetting process the Foundation uses helps identify suitable children for this programme

The ongoing support for many beneficiaries is in some case the key to their survival, therefore HRF is committed in ensuring continued support is provided month on month. With the support of two organisations, the Foundation was able to reach almost 60 orphans in Lebanon and Yemen.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Helping deprived families and being able to give them the best possible opportunities for a brighter future is something that is close to the Foundations key goals. The vetting process HRF uses helps identify suitable families for this programme

The support and generosity of HRF’s donors made it possible for this programme to reach families in Lebanon, Malawi and Pakistan. Overall, the following benefited from this programme:

WATER FILTRATION

The Foundation are passionate about being able to provide individuals with access to clean drinking water. Building on work from previous years, HRF were able to set-up water wells and water filtration facilities in parts of Punjab and in the Zambonga district in the Philippines. The two water projects have benefitted 50+ families.

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EDUCATION

The Foundation is passionate and demonstrates a real representation of promoting peace, tolerance, interfaith harmony and integration. Encouraging and supporting youngsters to succeed in all walks of life is essential in the development of their self-esteem and confidence. Outside of mainstream education it is important to educate tomorrow’s adults in all aspects of life including religion and sport. The participation in sport also enables youngsters to stay away from crime and build themselves a bright future.

HRF acknowledge a successful society must be based on broad education & community cohesion. This is the core fundamental pillar for developing a peaceful and understanding society. The organisation follows the classical tradition that promotes spiritual & personal development, as well as moral excellence.

The Foundation was able to deliver far more than what had been initially forecasted and anticipated. The assistance from two UK organisations enabled HRF to reach more communities in Malawi, Pakistan and Yemen. The project involved the construction of a school for over 400 children in refugee camp in Yemen, daily classes and the provision of almost 44,000 school meals.

A Masjid in the village of Sanghoi, district Jhelum, Punjab, continues to strive to make ends meet in ensuring the neighbourhood’s young children are provided with good moral values in line with the teachings of the Islamic faith. HRF continued to support this program so children can learn.

COMMUNITY COHESION

HRF continued working with a local grass roots football club and a martial arts club. Both clubs encourage youngsters to build and develop their confidence and self-esteem whilst taking up physical activity.

In addition to these ongoing projects to encourage youngsters to pursue dreams and ambitions, HRF undertook to further projects this year; provision of PPE and food to a UK based children’s hospice and a “feed the community” project in Baghdad, Iraq. These two projects delivered much needed PPE to carers during the pandemic, food supplies and meals.

ADMINISTRATION

To ensure the Foundation was able to operate effectively and reach needy people across all the countries HRF operates in, there were administration costs involved. The overall costs were approximately only £6,000 for the year.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

HRF’s principal source of funding is through individual donors. It is essential these donors are retained and their donations utilised systematically to support necessary projects during the next twelve months.

To respect and maintain the use of these funds for the various categories as desired by the donors, separate accounts are utilised, so the funds are maintained under the specific donation categories.

Risks and uncertainties

The Trustees have considered risks facing the Foundation and continue working towards putting into place mitigating controls to address the risks.

The success of the Foundation is highly dependent on continuing to receive adequate support and donations from its donor community. This is something that is being closely monitored by the Trustees as the Foundation grows in age and size.

Plans for the future

Haji Rafique Foundation will continue to focus on raising funds from its donors and will look at learning from, building and developing strong partnerships with other charitable bodies. Another key aspect for the future is the involvement of passionate volunteers who will be able to create awareness of the Foundation’s vision, projects and how to increase ventures for fundraising.

The continued support of HRF’s donors has enabled the Foundation to deliver projects that have made a positive impact on the needy beneficiaries.

HRF are looking forward to the next twelve months with the hope and anticipation the world will be free from the global Covid-19 pandemic. This will allow the Foundation to expand further with more projects in more countries and regions.

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Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and financial statements. The preparation of financial statements for each financial year gives a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the Foundation and of the incoming resources and expenditure. The Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Foundation and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the specified regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Foundation and taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the Trustees, individually, are aware:

Accounts preparation

The Trustees confirm that the accounts comply with current statutory requirements

Auditors

Mr Saif Ullah Beg. 56 Blenheim Road, Harrow. HA27AH

On behalf of the Trustees

Imran Bhatti

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Statement of Financial Activities (Income and Expenditure) for the 2020-21 year.

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IIAJI RAFIQUE FOLry4DATION Annual & Financial statement for the year April 2020- March 2021 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiners report on the accounts Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of HAJI RAFIQUE FOUNDATION IHRFI On accounls for the year ended March 2021 Charity no {if any) 1157336 Set out on pages 1102 I report lo the Iwstees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"Ihe Trusl,) for the year ended 31 1 O: 1011. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the TrusL you are responSi￿e for the preparation basis of rep)rt of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Ad 2011 ('Ihe Act"). I rep)rt in resped of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Ad and in carying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions qNen by the Charity Commis￿On under section 14515Mbl of the Ad. I have completed my examinalion. I conffimi that no material matters have come to My attention {other than that disd05ed below '} in conneclion ￿1th the exaffinalion which qlves me cause to believe that in, any material respert". accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of Ihe Act 01 Ihe accounts ¢$) not accord with the accounlng records Independent examiners statement I have no conceffls and have com8 across no other vnatters in conneLlion wilh the examination lo which altenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper underslandinq of the accounts lo be reached. ' Please delete the words in the braGket5 If Ihey do not apply. Slgned: 1311f2022 Narne: Mr Sarf Ullah Beq Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Bsc Computer Science Address: 56 Blenheim Rd Harrow HA27AH

IIAJI RAFIQUE FOLry4DATION Annual & Financial statement for the year April 2020- March 2021 Section B Disc105uie Onty complete if ihe examiner needs lo highlighi matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts." direclions and guidance for examiners). 1. Trustees report was very well detailed and informative. Give here brief details of any Items that the examiner wishes to disclose. 2. Point of note'.- No finanaal approval signatures on project fom '. i.e., Piojecl 8 1 Healthcare 2021- Project 9 1 Orphan support This was explained due lo covid restrictionsnockdown. Transfers were made online ￿th the approval of the trustee's report. Thus. needing only 1 siqnature. Evidence provided. 3. As per previous recommendations poinls actioned and Information provided ￿thIn projecl reports and evidence given. i.e.. Projed 3-Food Packs" and Project 7 "Qurbani" Very well detailed and explained projects. 4. Recommendalion:_ Platfom) for thnots to give feedback and comments. Possibilty lo highlight views on the website and annual report. Various plaifomis alrea(ty available online and annual report. Could do with encouraging done151volunteers to Use. S. C￿e[all, very well organised and slructured. Easy lo follow and wilh eviden￿ provided. Very dear Pfojects from start to finish. 12

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Incoming resources

Income includes the total funds received during the period and comprises donations collected directly or by volunteers and income from fundraising events. Income is recognised in the period in which the Foundation is entitled to receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Allocation of funds

Expenditure on operational programmes is recognised in the period in which it is incurred. Specific funds are established for expenditure which has been allocated to projects but remains unspent at year end. All costs are directly attributable to specific activities

Foreign currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. Any currency on hand at the balance sheet date is converted at the year-end rate.

Accounts and Funds

The funds held by the Foundation are categorised as:

General – Funds used for General Purposes, i.e. majority of projects Zakat - Funds used for all project the donor has specified the donation to be “Zakat” Lilah - Funds used for all project the donor has specified the donation to be “Lilah” Sadaqa - Funds used for all project the donor has specified the donation to be “Sadaqa”

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