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2024-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT 2024

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Naz and Matt Foundation, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ

Registered Charity 1160694

Our mission is to never let religion, any religion, come in the way of the unconditional love between parents and their LGBTQI+ children.

hello

A message from our Chair

The Naz and Matt Foundation continues to be a lifeline for vulnerable individuals facing homophobia, particularly where conservative religious and cultural beliefs cause deep distress and harm. Our mission remains unwavering: to create a world where every religious and culturally conservative parent loves and accepts their LGBTQI+ child unconditionally.

In 2024, we saw a significant rise in the number of people reaching out to us. This increase reflects both the growing need for our services and the tireless dedication of our small but passionate team. Our support remains free and accessible to all who need it, and we are proud to offer a safe, welcoming space for those seeking help.

One of the cornerstones of our work is the Rainbow Chai group for parents of LGBTQI+ children. This initiative continues to grow, offering connection, understanding, and celebration. Our annual Out and Proud Parents Day event remains one of our most powerful and joyful gatherings, showcasing the strength and love of families who stand proudly with their children.

I want to extend heartfelt thanks to our incredible CEO Matt, and to our devoted staff and volunteers. Your compassion and commitment make everything we do possible.

Finally, to our supporters - thank you. Your donations of time and money directly help LGBTQI+ individuals who continue to face discrimination and isolation. We are deeply grateful for your continued belief in our work and in the change we are striving to create.

Together, we are building a more accepting and loving world.

Asma Ashraf, Chair

thank you

A message from our Founder & CEO

This year has been one of the most challenging in our history. From January to December 2024, we saw 489 requests for help and support – a record high – and demand for our services continues to grow sharply. Every request represents a life in crisis: an LGBTQI+ individual facing abuse, rejection, death threats or homelessness, or a parent looking for the strength to support their child.

Despite the rising pressure, our small but dedicated team has worked tirelessly to provide a safe, trauma-informed space for those who had nowhere else to turn. With 17% of cases assessed as critical risk and 61% as high risk, the stakes have never been higher. Each day we are working with vulnerable individuals with suicide ideation, reducing the early causes of LGBTQI+ homelessness, and standing beside families navigating deep cultural and religious conflict.

None of this would have been possible without your trust, generosity, and solidarity. Every donation, every hour volunteered, every act of support has directly contributed to saving lives and protecting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

I remain profoundly thankful to each and every one of you. Together, we are not just responding to crisis – we are creating hope, building resilience, and proving that no one should ever be forced to choose between who they are and having a safe place to call home.

With gratitude, Matt Mahmood-Ogston, Founder and CEO

trustees & organisation

Our leadership team provide the oversight and strategy for the work that we do. Each member has lived experience of the issues we tackle as a charity.

Name Role Dates acted if not for whole year
Asma Ashraf Chair of Trustees Whole year
Elizabeth Pritchard Trustee and Treasurer Whole year
Samantha Lewis Trustee and Secretary Whole year
Tim Noblett Trustee (Campaigns and Out
and Proud Parents Day)		 Whole year
Benaifer Bhandari Trustee Whole year
Matthew Naz Mahmood-Ogston Founder & CEO Whole year

RECRUITMENT OF TRUSTEES

Core policies and procedures in place

1.Core policies and procedures in place

To ensure our board understands the needs of our service users, and to remain a “by and for” foundation, trustees are recruited through a process that prioritises lived experience and individuals from the Global Majority.

All new trustees are interviewed by the board, who then vote on the candidate. 100% agreement must be reached.

Trustees receive comprehensive induction and onboarding.

Type of governing document - Constitution.

Trustee selection method - Appointed by trustees.

Governance issues for period - N/A - no governance issues.

charitable objects

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document.

(a) To advance education and promote knowledge to create understanding within communities and families where religion or culture is affecting their ability to accept or tolerate individuals who are born LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer or Intersex);

(b) To promote and protect the good health of LGBTQI+ individuals and their friends and family by offering support and mentoring, and signposting them to established counselling services, to assist in resolution of the challenges linked to sexuality or gender identity particularly where religion may be affecting the situation; and

(c) The promotion of equality and diversity in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity; by raising awareness among the public about the negative impact that difficulties (with a focus on religious beliefs) can have on LGBTQI+ individuals.

financial overview

A snapshot of our organisation’s financial position in this year

INCOME

In 2024, demand for our support services reached record levels. To meet that need, our expenditure was higher than our income, and we used a portion of our reserves to keep our services running safely and without interruption.

Total income - £46,795 Total expenditure - £88,013

Every pound was spent carefully, supporting vulnerable LGBTQI+ individuals and families in crisis - from one-to-one mentoring and emergency relocation to community outreach and parental support.

FUNDING & GRANTS

We’re deeply grateful to the funders and partners who made our work possible this year:

Each of these partners invested in our mission to end religious and cultural homophobia, prevent suicide, and bring families back together.

Donations

Each of these partners invested in our mission to end religious and cultural homophobia, prevent suicide, and bring families back together.

financial reserves

Summary of the financial position of our organisation.

RESERVES POLICY

Our policy is to maintain 3-6 months of cash reserves in our bank account to ensure we can operate without loss of service. Our reserves are spent in extenuating circumstances under the close supervision of the board. This policy is reviewed annually.

FUNDS MATERIALLY IN DEFICIT

The sharp rise in requests for help and support in 2024 placed significant pressure on our services. To meet this unprecedented demand, we made the planned decision to draw on some of our reserves. This allowed us to continue supporting LGBTQI+ individuals and parents at critical risk, without interruption, during a year when 17% of cases were life-threatening and 61% were assessed as high risk.

Our reserves were used strategically to sustain frontline delivery, strengthen safeguarding, and invest in our processes and systems, ensuring we can better manage waiting lists and forecast need in future.

Looking ahead, our future operating surplus will be used to grow our core services to meet the rapidly increasing demand across the Foundation, and to continue delivering on our core mission and objectives.

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our story

why

HUMANITARIAN WORK

Naz and Matt Foundation was set up in 2014 following the sad loss of Matt’s fiancé and soulmate, Naz, who took his own life two days after his deeply religious family confronted him about his sexuality for the first time.

We primarily work in suicide prevention, mental health and wellbeing - focusing on LGBTQI+ individuals and families from religious and culturally conservative backgrounds.

We exist to empower and support LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex) individuals, their friends and family, to work towards resolving challenges linked to sexuality or gender identity, particularly where religion or culture is heavily influencing the situation.

64% OF INDIVIDUALS LGBTQ+ STRUGGLE WITH ANXIETY DEPRESSION OR SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AS A RESULT OF A NEGATIVE COMING OUT EXPERIENCE TO THEIR RELIGIOUS PARENTS

Our VISION

Our vision is a world where every religious and culturally conservative parent accepts their LGBTQI+ child for who they really are, and for who they were born to be. No person should ever have to choose between their faith, culture, and their LGBTQI+ identity.

Our APPROACH

We provide a comprehensive, free to access, telephone, email and group support service which provides assistance in a wide range of circumstances including ‘coming out’ support, LGBTQI+ asylum support and emergency relocation assistance.

We deliver highly effective outreach work, carefully designed to remove the barriers that prevent religious and culturally conservative parents from accepting their LGBTQI+ children.

the context we work in

Every day, LGBTQI+ individuals from religious or culturally conservative backgrounds face layered forms of trauma that standard support systems fail to address.

Whether through forced marriage, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, or the conflict between cultural identity and sexuality, clients often feel unseen and invalidated.

Naz and Matt Foundation steps into that gap with lived experience, trauma-informed care, and community-rooted compassion - breaking cycles of shame and building pathways to safety, acceptance, and resilience.

Understanding Lifelong Harm - Without tailored support, trauma from religious or cultural homophobia can lead to isolation, homelessness, suicide, and fractured families.

Immediate, Safe Intervention - Through one-to-one emotional support, mentoring, crisis relocation, and emergency assistance, we meet people at their most vulnerable, offering immediate protection and hope.

Strength in Shared Experience - By centring lived experience and cultural understanding, our team builds authentic trust - providing a rare space where individuals feel heard, understood, and respected.

Bridging Worlds Through Connection - Engaging with parents, schools, and institutions through awareness campaigns, workshops, and podcasts enables conversations that can shift mindsets and rebuild relationships.

Sustainable Impact Through Infrastructure - Investing in systems like OASIS, improving safeguarding, and strengthening fundraising ensures we can respond to more people, more effectively, and keep pace with rising demand.

Preventative Culture Shift - By placing personal stories at the heart of our campaigns and educational work, we aim to prevent future trauma - encouraging acceptance and removing barriers between religiosity and unconditional parental love.

our theory of change No LGBTQI+ person should ever have to choose between their faith, culture, or the person they love.

The Problem

Our Approach

Outcomes

Our Theory of Change connects saving lives in crisis today with preventing trauma tomorrow. It guides our strategy, strengthens our case for support, and shows the impact of standing with us.

our values

COMMITTED to our mission and getting the job done. HOPEFUL even when there is little hope in that moment.

POSITIVE in the face of adversity.

NEVER TURN OUR BACK on a member of our community in need. APPROACHABLE and WELCOMING .

ACCESSIBLE easy to access services and information. EFFICIENT optimal use of limited resources.

RESPECTFUL even when we disagree.

LOYAL to the energy and values that Naz lived by.

core areas of focus

RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL HOMOPHOBIA

Religious and cultural homophobia are often intertwined, but our primary focus is on tackling the harm caused by religious triggers.

LGBTQI+ HONOUR BASED ABUSE & FORCED MARRIAGE

Honour-based abuse and forced marriage are deeply influenced by culture and tradition. When combined with conservative religious interpretations, they form a core area of our work.

Parents hold the key to preventing LGBTQI+ suicide and creating safe, nurturing environments. Since launching Out and Proud Parents Day in 2019, we have increased our focus on supporting and educating parents.

PARENTAL ACCEPTANCE

CRIMINALISING 'CONVERSION PRACTICES'

We have campaigned to ban ‘conversion therapy’ nationally since 2015. Under Theresa May’s government, we advised the Government Equalities Office, and we continue to work with MPs and officials to push for its criminalisation.

our position

WE ARE PRO BELIEF + PRO RELIGION

We are not a religious organisation. We support individuals from any faith, including those who have left the religion they were born into.

We believe in the right to believe, or not to believe. We believe in the right to be the person we were born to be.

WE ARE SOLUTIONS FOCUSED

We focus on solving the problem, not just dealing with the consequences.

Our long term goal is for our services and charity to no longer be needed.

Until that day, we will not stop until every religious or culturally conservative parent accepts their LGBTQI+ child.

NO POLITICAL AFFILIATION

We are not aligned to any political party. We will work with any government or organisation that helps us achieve our mission of supporting our community.

our three pillars

All our work falls within one or more of the three pillars that underpin Naz and Matt Foundation’s mission. These help keep us focused on our objectives with clarity and purpose.

#1 SUPPORT & OUTREACH HELP THOSE MOST IN NEED

3 EDUCATION #2 & CHANGE IMPACT & FIX THE PROBLEM AWARENESS HELP OTHERS ENGAGE Empowering our audience with WITH THE PROBLEM tools and knowledge to help

Empowering our audience with tools and knowledge to help them, and us, solve and prevent the problem.

Create widespread understanding of the existence and impact of the abuse we tackle.

Supporting and working with LGBTQI+ individuals and their parents.

our core services

One of the most important things we do as a Foundation is listen. We listen to the voices of the individuals who come to us for help and support. This enables us to adapt and evolve our services to meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of our community.

SUPPORT & OUTREACH

Trauma informed 1-2-1 support & mentoring via phone and email. Monthly group support sessions (LGBTQI+ individuals and parents) LGBTQI+ Asylum support Emergency relocation assistance Community engagement

IMPACT & AWARENESS

Out and Proud Parents Day - celebrated every year on 30th July Regular interviews in the local, national and international press High visibility awareness campaigns, inc. World Suicide Prevention Day Leading marching groups in multiple pride events around the UK each year

EDUCATION & CHANGE

School, college and university talks Films & documentaries

Books for LGBTQ+ children and parents from religious backgrounds Lectures, talks & workshops for NGOs, police, government, corporations Research studies & reports

beneficiaries of our work

Our work benefits a wide intersection of society to ensure the abuse we tackle is understood and addressed effectively. We prioritise our work with those affected most.

primary

LGBTQI+ INDIVIDUALS

Born into religious or culturally conservative families

PARENTS

From religious or culturally conservative backgrounds

secondary

RELIGIOUS & COMMUNITY LEADERS

LGBTQI+ ALLIES, STUDENTS AND WIDER COMMUNITY

MEDIA & PRESS

Help us to speak to large sections of the community who will, in time, help us solve this problem

SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

NGOs, social carers, teachers, police, academics, company staff

who uses our services

Our work is delivered across multiple areas and channels, each being accessed and interacted by different audiences in different ways.

support services

OVER 97%

of individuals who access our support services are of South Asian Heritage.

91%

of our clients receiving support were born into a Muslim family. 5% are Sikh, 1.8% Christian, 1.5% Hindu, 0.19% Mormon.

Some of our clients chose to stay within and practise their faith, some work towards reconciling their faith and LGBTQI+ identity, others are on a journey towards leaving the religion they were born into.

Whichever path our clients choose, we will be there to support them on their journey ahead, however long it takes.

online channels (non-support)

APPROX 80%

are from White and/or Christian backgrounds

Our 7 stages of coming out

Based on our lived experience, the thousands of individuals we’ve supported, and the huge number of stories shared with us, we identified common milestones that appear again and again in the coming out journey.

From this knowledge, we developed a model of seven stages that reflect the typical experiences of both LGBTQI+ individuals and their parents.

We now use this framework in our support service. It has become a vital and practical tool to:

These stages will be published in detail in our upcoming book for religious parents, which our team is currently developing.

The 7 Stages

  1. Awareness 2. Denial 3. Mourning 4. Tolerance 5. Acceptance 6. Pride 7. Helping others

Out And Proud Parents Day

30th July Our flagship annual event

Out and Proud Parents Day

Parents participated from United Kingdom USA India Australia

47 video interviews

Parents from many different backgrounds, including Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Hinduism, Atheism

Out and Proud Parents Day

Out and Proud Parents Day was launched on 30th July 2019, the fifth anniversary of Naz’s death (Dr Nazim Mahmood), in whose memory the Naz and Matt Foundation was founded. What began as a day of tragedy was transformed into a day of love, hope, and visibility - so that no family would have to endure what Naz went through.

Since then, every year on 30th July, we bring together parents of LGBTQI+ children from all backgrounds to proudly stand up and celebrate their children.

What happens on the day?

Parents are invited to share videos, photos, and messages affirming their unconditional love and acceptance of their LGBTQI+ children. These posts are shared widely online, creating a powerful wave of visibility and hope.

By using the hashtag #OutAndProudParentsDay, every story joins a collective movement of positive parental role models. Together, these voices show other parents - especially those in communities where acceptance may feel difficult - that embracing and celebrating your LGBTQI+ child is both possible and life-changing.

Why it matters

Out and Proud Parents Day creates role models within communities, inspiring parents who may be struggling to accept their children. The day helps to break down barriers of fear, shame, and stigma, replacing them with pride, courage, and love.

Any parent looking for guidance, reassurance, or a positive example can connect with #OutAndProudParentsDay and find strength in a growing community of parents who proudly celebrate their LGBTQI+ children.

1.67 Million

People reached with our 2021 Out and Proud Parents campaign

Out and Proud Parents Day testimonials from parents

Parents who have taken part in Out and Proud Parents Day have overwhelmingly reacted with positive feedback and huge impact it has had on their personal and family lives.

"I was literally so proud to take part in the videos for Out and Proud Parents Day last year. Told absolutely everyone we know about it.

I usually have some form of rainbow on my person as a pin badge, laces, hair band. This has made it easy for a couple of parents to approach me… opening up about their own kids struggling with their sexuality, and how did we feel, and so on. One of the parents who is now a good friend of mine has a MTF daughter, and the mum was worried about people finding out. Not any more, we have hopefully helped her find a happy place and we are talking about it all" — Mrs Sarah Gregory

“Taking part in Out and Proud Parents Day last year was awesome and has become such an integral part of our journey. So many people reached out to us in so many ways and I have been asked to support other parents at times. Amazing! I was really surprised by how many people who I had thought would disapprove of my post have been so positive saying things like they are so proud of me and Jesse”

— Mrs Lynn Chalinder RDH AFHEA MDTFEd

“I really loved participating in last year's Out and Proud Parents Day…it allowed me as a parent to celebrate my son's coming out. It brought to mind the confidence and trust my son had in me to be able to "come out". After my video went up on social media, at least 4-5 LGBTQI members reached out to me. With the guidance of Matt and Aruna Desai of Sweekar, we have helped some out come out to their families and gain their acceptance!!” — Sabrina Court, India

out and proud parents podcast

The Out and Proud Parents podcast shares moving, real-life stories of parents who have embraced and supported their LGBTQI+ children. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and co-produced with Aunt Nell, the series celebrates acceptance, love, and the power of visibility within families.

The first series features six powerful episodes where parents share their journeys of acceptance and pride.

Topics include learning about language and pronouns, what acceptance really looks like, navigating unsupportive communities, and bringing Pride into every part of life. The series closes with two extraordinary mothers from India explaining why Out and Proud Parents matter so deeply, putting love for their children above culture or religion.

our illustrated children’s book salim’s secret

Growing up is never easy, especially when you have a secret to share and are too scared to tell anyone. Salim knows he is different, but will his friends and family accept him for who he really is?

Illustrated children's book for children 5+ years old.

Published exclusively by Naz and Matt Foundation in the UK, the book is available to purchase from major online retailers such as Amazon, Waterstones and Foyles.

A growing number of primary schools have purchased the book for their library.

our flagship, channel 4, award-winning film My God, I’m Queer

"Can you be Muslim and gay? A bereaved fiancé goes on a deeply personal journey to try and prevent the tragedy from happening again."

My God, I'm Queer is an award-winning documentary produced by Naz and Matt Foundation that explores the origin story behind our charity

We meet an incredible family of truly inspirational individuals who choose to be themselves and live the best version of their queer lives.

The film screened in England, Wales, Canada and India and was shortlisted for two awards, and won Best TV Programme of 2021 at the Asian Media Awards in Manchester.

The film was distributed by All4 and broadcast on Channel 4 as part of the Iris Prize. It’s now available free to watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvVcyUJZYhE

since our founding - 2014 to present

impact highlights support

1,871

Requests for support from our telephone and email support service. (489 requests in 2024)

28,760

Minutes of confidential, life saving 1-2-1 telephone support delivered to vulnerable clients (8,538 minutes in 2024)

436

Members of our monthly support group. A 45% increase since 2023.

125

LGBTQI+ Asylum support cases taken on, with a high success rate for helping to secure safety for our clients. A 217% increase from 2023.

since our founding - 2014 to present impact highlights awareness campaigns

1.67m

Reach of our 2021 Out and Proud Parents campaign

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Reached globally with our Journey to Find Acceptance sponsored wall in 2015 Global reach with our World Suicide Prevention Day campaign in 2020

54m

since our founding - 2014 to present impact highlights awareness & social impact

The love story of Naz and Matt was turned into an BBC Folk Award nominated song by The Young'uns.

Be the Main has now been performed played live in many countries around the world, including at Glastonbury.

We continue to receive requests for support from individuals who heard this song on the radio or online.

since our founding - 2014 to present

impact highlights awareness & social impact

Produced or contributed to two major documentaries on Channel4 Muslim Drag Queens My God, I'm Queer

Naz and Matt's story influenced the high-profile gay Muslim story in Coronation Street.

We later advised the production team on parts of the story, and Bhavna Limbachia, who played the main character in the storyline, became our patron and was shortlisted for the DIVA Awards.

since our founding - 2014 to present impact highlights difficult conversations

To help bring the positive change that is required in communities around the world, we believe the public need to be aware of, and fully understand the types of abuse we tackle.

To do this we amplify our story, and the voices of those with lived experience, to ensure we impact the widest audience. We have been interviewed by virtually all major press and media stations in the UK, and a number of international platforms, including

BBC Breakfast BBC World Service BBC News 24 BBC Asian Network BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat BBC Look North CNN The Guardian Sky News ITV News ITV Meridian Canadian Breakfast TV LBC Radio BBC Radio Ulster The Sunday Times Channel 4 BBC Radio 5 Live BBC Radio WM BBC Radio London (Sunny & Shay) Gaydio Radio Birmingham Mail London Live TV Heart FM Capital Radio Talk Radio Camden New Journal Ham High News Smooth Radio Scotland Capital Scotland STV BBC Solent BBC Wiltshire

Telegraph BBC Gloucestershire BBC Newcastle BBC H & W Black Cat Radio BBC Humberside WCR FM BBC Kent BHBN BBC Lancashire BBC Cumbria BBC Leeds New Style Radio BBC Leicester N Live BBC Lincolnshire ITV Yorkshire BBC London Gateway 97.8 BBC Manchester Marlow FM BBC Merseyside That’s Manchester BBC Newcastle BBC Leeds BBC Norfolk BBC Guernsey BBC Northampton BBC Scotland BBC Nottingham Classic FM BBC Oxford Magic London BBC Sheffield Kiss London BBC Shropshire Kerrang BBC Solent Heart South Wales BBC Somerset BBC Scotland BBC Stoke BBC Ulster BBC Suffolk BBC Wales BBC Sussex and Surrey BBC Cymru BBC Tees BBC Berkshire BBC Three Counties BBC Bristol BBC WM BBC Cambridgeshire BBC Wiltshire BBC Cornwall BBC York BBC C & W BBC Guernsey BBC Cumbria BBC Jersey BBC Derby Metro Newspaper BBC Devon I Newspaper BBC Essex Evening Standard

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2024 our support services

Our Support Service Rating

Attendees of our monthly support group rated our support service 4.9 out of 5, with the majority stating they it felt 'welcoming', 'safe', 'inclusive' and 'engaging.

Who we support:

Over 97% of clients are of South Asian heritage. Over 91% were born into Muslim families.

Risk profile of cases:

17% assessed as critical risk.

61% assessed as high risk.

Some of the people who turn to us are in life-threatening situations, where the risks of suicide, violence, or homelessness are very real. To keep them safe, our team follows clear escalation procedures and receives regular training in suicide prevention and safeguarding, ensuring every client is supported with care and urgency.

Critical risk:

The client is showing strong signs of suicidal ideation or crisis, may have a plan to act on these thoughts, or has received a direct death threat to their life from someone in the UK.

High risk:

The client faces serious threats, risk of harm is not immediate. Examples include no immediate risk of suicide, no immediate direct threat of violence from family members, being cut off financially and left destitute, vulnerability due to lack of support, or risk of deportation to a country where being LGBTQI+ could result in the death penalty, imprisonment, or a high probability of “death by community trial.”

how we help people rebuild their lives

The individuals and families who reach out to us often carry layers of trauma that mainstream services struggle to address.

Experiences shaped by religious interpretation, culture, shame, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, conversion practices and LGBTQI+ identity can create challenges that feel overwhelming and isolating.

Many first try larger organisations – Samaritans, NHS services, mainstream LGBTQI+ services, or local counsellors – but quickly discover that these services are not equipped to understand the intersection of faith, culture and LGBTQI+ identity.

Clients tell us they often feel dismissed, or that they have to justify parts of their identity. That is why so many eventually find their way to us.

With lived experience at the heart of our team, we provide a safe and specialist space where people can begin to trust, share their story and rebuild their lives – sometimes by first just sitting quietly in the room before opening up.

Types of support provided

2024 highlights

+28% increase 64% increase 45% increase 489 292 436 requests for 1- individuals in our group 2-1 help received 1-2-1 support received support community 217% increase New service 18% increase 57 25 8,538

18% increase 8,538

minutes of stories documented parents supported for LGBTQI+ through 1-2-1 phone support individuals seeking delivered Rainbow Chai asylum

Our frontline support team includes just three individuals - two support workers each working one day a week, and our CEO, who manages the team and serves as Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Case supervision is provided by an experienced volunteer supervisor, with two additional volunteers supporting our parent-led Rainbow Chai group. Together, this small team delivers a life-saving service that reaches hundreds across the UK each year.

support and outreach summary 2024

Providing specialist mentoring and support for vulnerable LGBTQI+ individuals from religious and culturally conservative backgrounds, and their parents.

summary of activities 2024

summary of activities continued 2024

social impact testimonials

audience feedback from our community talks and workshops

Working directly in communities and engaging with front line professionals, police, NGOs and government is at heart of our education and change strategy.

"Thank you for your dedication on this issue and your ongoing work to help eradicate FGM and forced marriage."

Sajid Javid, Home Secretary of the UK (at time of our talk)

"Matt’s talk was genuinely one of the most powerful and moving I have ever heard in my 20 years as a research academic."

"Matt is one of the most powerful speakers I have ever heard. He has a very level of humility that enables him to achieve a very high degree of emotional connection with his audience."

“An outstanding, powerful and truly inspiring talk that moved everyone to tears. No-one will forget the talk.”

"For many delegates, Matt's talk on behalf of the Naz & Matt Foundation was an absolute highlight of our [teacher's] conference... Matt provided a great introduction into how we best support [religiously conservative households] without alienating them or their families."

outreach impact individuals impacted by our outreach work

Maintaining a strong, positive and highly visible presence in communities around the UK is a core part of the work that we do, and was one of the founding objectives of our charity.

"My mother reminded me to give zakat today, I told her I've found an appropriate Islamic charity i'd like to donate to. Continue to do the amazing work that allows me to take ownership of my identity." - Zakir

" Naz and Matt Foundation was there for my partner when she faced homophobia from her parents and extended family.

They helped her emotionally and through advocating on her behalf with some members of her family who are slowly back on talking terms with her thanks to the help of the foundation.

" This foundation is doing invaluable work. Groundbreaking and brave. I work in mental health and I have experienced, first hand, the pain suffered by people, young and old, who do not feel free to be who they are.

Minds have to be opened as early as possible, to the possibility of making a different choice. The work done in schools is an exemplary example of how to engage directly with communities to begin the conversations that lead to positive change. "

Without that support my partner felt devastated at the rejection from her family and i felt helpless to support.

Extremely grateful to Naz and Matt for the work they are doing. "

This foundation provides moral support for those who are still in the closet and helping them deal with their hardships in life. LGBT Muslim are rarely represented in LGBT community, this is one of the few foundations that do so

outreach impact from individuals impacted by our outreach work

Maintaining a strong, positive and highly visible presence in communities around the UK is a core part of the work that we do, and was one of the founding objectives of our charity.

"It helped me to come out to my Muslim family and changed my life forever. "

anonymous

Thank you so much for your amazing work, we need more awareness like this in the Muslim community, especially with older / more conservative people.

It pains me a lot that some parts of Islam are closed and dogmatic, we need a revolution of some sort and a new generation of Muslims to create a new system / way of thinking. I really hope this can happen, thank you again

Shabba

schools impact feedback from our work delivering talks in secondary schools

The assembly also led to a sea change in attitude at a follow up PSHE lesson where many showed maturity and tolerance towards issues raised as part of LGBTQI week that they had not shown before. Thank you Matt for sharing your story.

Ms Tigue, Head of School, University of Birmingham School

I have sat through many a talk from visiting speakers; none have had the impact that Matthew had when he visited Hathershaw.

Hathershaw College, Oldham

The talk that Matt delivered was extremely powerful. We are a very diverse school and many of our pupils experience pressure from their families regarding marriage and potential partners.

The talk empowered many of them to question what is going on in the Asian society around our area and inspired them to try and make a difference to the situation.

Ms Kaur, The Co-operative Academy of Leeds

98% of the students said they had learnt something from the session. Many students felt able to discuss a topic they may have not previously felt comfortable with. It touched a lot of our students emotionally, and allowed them to debate their viewpoints with other students. Not only was it informative, it was a topic they were eager to discuss even days later.

Chandni Patel, Tutor at Walsall College

testimonials from clients using our support service

Our services are shaped by the needs of, and feedback from, our community and the hundreds of vulnerable individuals who come to our Foundation for support each year. We've compiled a small number of testimonials from individuals who have used, or been impacted by our services.

Uthman

I was recommended to talk to Naz and Matt Foundation through one of my best friends, I was vaguely aware of them beforehand in the years past of me repressing my sexuality, and was very much in the closet at the time, and not at all confident or keen on discussing my sexuality or any personal matters to an outsider organisation.

Little did I know, I would have been a different person, with a different life, and a different outlook on life as a whole if I had done it sooner. Much, much sooner. Alas, I regret the time that I had wasted in prolonging my own mental anguish, for [Naz and] Matt would have alleviated it entirely. Speaking to him has changed me, and I shall be eternally grateful.

If I could thank [Naz and] Matt with all the gold in the world, I would, if I had it. For now he will have to settle with the fullness of my mind and heart in which he has helped rebuild, and restore. We are still on our way, but without him, I’d never would have found the support to do it alone.

He saved my life, he’s prolonged it, and hopefully together, I’ll finally find some reason to love it again, as I used to.

- Uthman (his name has been changed to protect his identity)

Gay Muslim male who received twenty one, hour long telephone support sessions from us over a twelve month period.

testimonials from clients using our support service

Nur

I realised I could kiss another girl when I was 16. Thinking back from that moment, I remembered the times I had developed crushes on girls throughout my life, never realising that I had romantic feelings towards them. I never thought of this as anything else than just a beautiful part of me, until I found out that being a lesbian and a Muslim “just isn’t possible” – see, these two identities of mine was always so natural to me until the external homophobia started to become internalised.

Then began the years long struggle to accept both of my identities. I had questions, so many questions, and I desperately needed answers. I went online, watched all the available videos, and read specific verses of the Quran over and over again. These sources repeatedly spoke about even if I have these “sinful” feelings, I should not act on them. Not act on them how? Isn’t Love one of the humanities truest sources of joy and peace? Why did God make me this way if this is wrong?

The indescribable fear of passing through this precious life with a fake identity made me desperate for help – I needed to speak to someone that wouldn’t make me choose between my religion or who I loved. Then I found the Naz and Matt Foundation. I was nervous when I left my request to talk to someone. Then I got an email from Matt suggesting we speak on the phone. He has been there for me ever since then, whenever I need someone to speak to, witnessing every step of my growth. [Naz and] Matt’s incredible patience, kindness and encouragement for the past 2 years has helped me become so much more confident in myself.

I am no longer afraid to say these words: I am lesbian, I love women. Not being visible yet does not mean we do not exist. I feel truly connected to God, and I sense God’s love in anything I do and everywhere I look. And most importantly, I don’t have to give up on one of my identities to be myself. "

- Nur (her name has been changed to protect her identity)

Gay Muslim female who, over a two year period, received monthly telephone support sessions, consisting of reconciliation of religion and sexuality, confidence building and coming out support.

testimonials from clients using our support service

Samira

"Two weeks prior to getting into contact with the Naz & Matt Foundation, I was hospitalised and was not able to see past anything apart from not wanting to live anymore.

By simply listening to, validating and understanding my situation I now have all that I was longing for, a clear plan to eventually live safely and without fear, reaffirmation on how my life is valuable & the strength, hope and perseverance to be the person I was born to be.

I feel like a brand new person every time we speak, eager to put newfound insight and knowledge to practice. I feel super confident in preparing for the rest of my life going forward! I will forever be eternally grateful.

Each session I have had has ALWAYS managed to pull the best out of me. The insight, encouragement & positivity unlocked a brand new perspective that gradually allowed me to see the light in such a dark time. Having a voice powerful enough to convince someone how their contribution to the world is in fact valuable, means everything to me.

The basis from which the Naz & Matt Foundation first initiated, from taking a personal experience and using it to help others, has inspired me to want to do the same for people who need help. I want to continue sharing the light the Naz & Matt Foundation has shown me. The foundation has unquestionably transformed my life, therefore I will honour it in all I go on to do and achieve going forward, with full faith it will continue to save so many more lives and relationships.

I had no idea 5 years ago when using the Naz & Matt Foundation as research for my A Level media coursework that it would one day change my life for the better."

- Samira (her name has been changed to protect her identity)

Gay Muslim female who, over a two year period, received telephone support, mentoring, career advice, personal brand development and confidence rebuilding.

testimonials from clients using our support service

Noah and his two children

"The charity is a god send and is still supporting me. I was in a very bad way a year ago and living in so much fear. Finally I was supported to move, very far, to feel safe and secure. Naz and Matt helped us to get into a refuge for me and my kids. I had nothing and they gave us so much by doing this for me and my kids.

My life has changed so much cause of them. I have things I never dreamt of and am so happy cause of the charity. "

- Noah

Gay Muslim father contacted our charity in a state of distress. Hiding in a secret location with his two children he was in fear of being attacked with acid by his ex-wife. We initiated an emergency relocation package, moved him and his children to a different part of the UK and found refuge and housing to support them. Is continuing to receive support from us 30 months later.

Sabah

"The whirlwind of pain, emotions and loss seemed unbearable after coming out to my Pakistani mother.

I frantically searched the internet for support and someone that could understand and help. It was this foundation that got back to me and saved my mind and sanity from spiralling with regular support very quickly, when there was little response from elsewhere. Thank you for everything. "

recognition for our lifesaving work

We work tirelessly to deliver meaningful campaign work, outreach and support services to the community. We’re proud our work has been widely recognised.

2015: Received official support from the Association of British Muslims for our work.

risks

As with any growing, in-demand organisation there comes risks. We actively identify risks to our Foundation and our community so that we can manage them accordingly. Some key risks, and our approach to mitigating these risks, are included below.

Unable to meet demand.

Burnout.

opportunities

We have a huge journey ahead and have identified a number of opportunities that will help us get there, we have highlighted a few below. We are actively seeking funding to help explore and implement these.

looking ahead building resilience in 2025–2026

In 2024, demand for our services reached record levels. Behind every request was a person or family in crisis - and a small part-time team working tirelessly to respond. To keep pace safely, we must invest in the systems, people, and funding that will sustain our work.

Our core priorities for 2025–2026

To deliver this, we’ll seek core funding and capacity-building support to expand frontline capacity, protect staff wellbeing, and ensure timely, trauma-informed care for everyone who reaches out.

Our long-term vision remains the same: a world where no one is forced to choose between their faith, their culture, and who they love.

thank you to everyone who supports our work

Your support helps us save lives, prevent suicide, and bring families back together.

Please consider starting a conversation in your own community – or making a donation – so together we can end religious and cultural homophobia, and ensure no one is ever forced to choose between their faith and who they love.

declaration

The Trustees declare that they have approved this annual Trustee’s Report and financial statements.

The Chair has signed on behalf of all Trustees.

SIGNATURE Full name(s) Asma Ashraf Position Chair

DATE 28/10/2025

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

CONTENTS

Page
Independent examiner's report 1
Statement of financial activities 2 - 3
Balance sheet 4 - 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 17

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Naz and Matt Foundation (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving 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 financial statements to be reached.

Sarah Corbett FCA DChA

HJS Accountants Limited

Tagus House 9 Ocean Way Southampton Hampshire SO14 3TJ United Kingdom

29 October 2025

Total 2023 £ 76,525 1,057 - 77,582 1,113 85,858 86,971 (9,389) - (9,389)
Restricted funds 2023 £ 20,000 - - 20,000 703 9,358 10,061 9,939 2,672 12,611
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds
funds		 general designated 2023
2023		 £
£		 56,525
-		 1,057
-		 -
-		 57,582
-		 410
-		 76,500
-		 76,910
-		 (19,328)
-		 (2,672)
-		 (22,000)
-
Total 2024 £ 44,008 2,287 500 46,795 404 87,609 88,013 (41,218) - (41,218)
Restricted funds 2024 £ 4,750 - - 4,750 - 11,864 11,864 (7,114) - (7,114)
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds
funds		 general designated 2024
2024		 £
£		 39,258
-		 2,287
-		 500
-		 42,045
-		 404
-		 75,745
-		 76,149
-		 (34,104)
-		 -
-		 (34,104)
-
Notes 3 4 5 6 7 8
Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other income Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net expenditure Transfers between funds Net movement in funds
Total 2023 £ 92,265 82,876
Restricted funds 2023 £ 6,050 18,661
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds
funds		 general designated 2023
2023		 £
£		 82,181
4,034		 60,181
4,034
Total 2024 £ 82,876 41,658
Restricted funds 2024 £ 18,661 11,547
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds
funds		 general designated 2024
2024		 £
£		 60,181
4,034		 26,077
4,034
Notes
Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 January 2024 Fund balances at 31 December 2024

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
Notes
£
Current assets
Debtors
13
900
Cash at bank and in hand
68,333
69,233
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
(27,575)
Net current assets
The funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds
17
Unrestricted funds - general
19
Unrestricted funds - designated
18		 2023
£
£
898
93,298
94,196
(11,320)
41,658
11,547
26,077
4,034
41,658		 £
82,876
18,661
60,181
4,034
82,876

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

28/10/2025 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

.............................. Asma Ashraf Trustee

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Naz and Matt Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation. The charity's principal address is 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds are funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Grants receivable are recognised when there is entitlement, probability of receipt and the amount can be measured sufficiently and reliably.

Grants which cover more than one financial reporting period are deferred accordingly.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7 Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.8 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.9 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Donations and gifts
8,678
-
Grants
30,580
4,750
39,258
4,750
Grants
Indigo Trust
10,000
-
Camden Giving
10,455
-
SafeLives Fund
-
2,000
Camden Council
-
-
National Lottery
-
-
George Michael Fund
8,750
-
Protection Approaches
1,375
2,750
30,580
4,750		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
8,678
26,525
-
35,330
30,000
20,000
44,008
56,525
20,000
10,000
30,000
-
10,455
-
-
2,000
-
-
-
-
10,000
-
-
10,000
8,750
-
-
4,125
-
-
35,330
30,000
20,000		 Total
2023
£
26,525
50,000
76,525
30,000
-
-
10,000
10,000
-
-
50,000

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Charitable income
Events 2,287 1,057
Other income
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Other income 500 -
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fundraising and publicity
Advertising 404 - 404 410 703 1,113

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Expenditure Expenditure
2024 2023
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 19,557 15,465
Special projects 8,358 4,445
Events 80 383
Cost of providing support 7,561 9,843
Cost of goods sold 220 126
35,776 30,262
Share of support and governance costs (see note 9)
Support 49,193 52,692
Governance 2,640 2,904
87,609 85,858
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general 75,745 76,500
Restricted funds 11,864 9,358
87,609 85,858
8 Net movement in funds 2024 2023
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements 1,284 1,320

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Staff costs
42,472
-
Insurance
203
-
General expenses
52
-
IT software and
consumables
4,729
-
Postage, freight and
courier
188
-
Printing and stationery
209
-
Subscriptions
108
-
Telephone and internet
264
-
Travel - national
960
-
Bank fees
8
-
Recruitment costs
-
-
Bad debts
-
-
Legal and professional
-
1,296
Audit and accountancy
fees
-
1,344
49,193
2,640
Analysed between
Charitable activities
49,193
2,640		 2024
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
£
42,472
41,590
-
203
197
-
52
72
-
4,729
8,381
-
188
162
-
209
-
-
108
216
-
264
239
-
960
896
-
8
4
-
-
108
-
-
827
-
1,296
-
1,296
1,344
-
1,608
51,833
52,692
2,904
51,833
52,692
2,904		 2023
£
41,590
197
72
8,381
162
-
216
239
896
4
108
827
1,296
1,608
55,596
55,596

10 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024 2023
Number Number
Management 1 1
Casual support personnel 4 4
Total 5 5

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11
Employees
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs		 (Continued)
2024
2023
£
£
60,974
56,025
1,055
1,030
62,029
57,055		 (Continued)
2024
2023
£
£
60,974
56,025
1,055
1,030
62,029
57,055
57,055

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

13 Debtors

13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Deferred income
16
Trade creditors
Accruals
15
Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes		 2024
£
900
2024
£
26,250
40
1,285
27,575
2024
£
1,055		 2023
£
898
2023
£
10,000
-
1,320
11,320
2023
£
1,030

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16 Deferred income
2024 2023
£ £
Other deferred income 26,250 10,000
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities 26,250 10,000
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 January 2024 10,000 20,000
Released from previous periods (10,000) (10,000)
Resources deferred in the year 26,250 -
Deferred income at 31 December 2024 26,250 10,000

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

17 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 January Incoming Resources Transfers At 31
2024 resources expended December
2024
£ £ £ £ £
SafeLives Fund - 2,000 (1,914) - 86
Pink Triangle Trust 1,000 - - - 1,000
Camden Council 7,661 - - - 7,661
National Lottery 10,000 - (9,950) - 50
Protection Approaches - 2,750 - - 2,750
18,661 4,750 (11,864) - 11,547
Previous year: At 1 January Incoming Resources Transfers At 31
2023 resources expended December
2023
£ £ £ £ £
SafeLives Fund 5,050 - (5,642) 592 -
Camden Giving - - (2,080) 2,080 -
Pink Triangle Trust 1,000 - - - 1,000
Camden Council - 10,000 (2,339) - 7,661
National Lottery - 10,000 - - 10,000
6,050 20,000 (10,061) 2,672 18,661

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

17 Restricted funds

(Continued)

SafeLives Fund

The SafeLives ‘Circle Fund’ supports victims of economic and domestic abuse. It provides crisis intervention, increase safety and help support recovery and resilience. Funded through £1million donation by NatWest bank. We are granted an allocation of money which we are then able to give to our most vulnerable clients in times of crisis or urgent need.

Pink Triangle Trust - Helpline

Initial research and development of our new helpline service designed to support LGBTQI+ individuals and their parents, from religious and culturally conservative backgrounds.

Camden Council

A grant from the Community Impact Fund for The Partnership and Network Development for community outreach and to build bridges and connections between the LGBTQI+ community supported by Naz and Matt Foundation, and cultural and faith-based groups in Camden.

National Lottery

Support the creation of a new podcast series to celebrate Out and Proud Parents Day's 5th anniversary on 30th July 2024.

Protection Approaches

Protection Approaches awarded funding to support participation in a collaborative hate crime partnership project. The grant is for helping to cover costs associated with participation, including staff time for attending three training sessions (hate crime training, community builder training, and policy and advocacy training), activity/outcome planning meetings, activity delivery, and a partner conference. The funding supports activities focused on increasing awareness and understanding of hate crimes among community members, improving victim support services, and building relationships with stakeholders in police, local and regional authorities, and civil society focused on hate crime victim support and prevention.

18 Unrestricted funds - designated

These are unrestricted funds which are material to the Charity's activities.

At 1 January At 31
2024 December
2024
£ £
Camden Giving 4,034 4,034
Previous year: At 1 January At 31
2023 December
2023
£ £
Camden Giving 4,034 4,034

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

19 Unrestricted funds

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:

At 1 January Incoming Resources Transfers At 31
2024 resources expended December
2024
£ £ £ £ £
Camden Giving 4,034 - - - 4,034
General funds 56,147 42,045 (76,149) - 22,043
60,181 42,045 (76,149) - 26,077
Previous year: At 1 January Incoming Resources Transfers At 31
2023 resources expended December
2023
£ £ £ £ £
Camden Giving 4,034 - - - 4,034
General funds 78,147 57,582 (76,910) (2,672) 56,147
82,181 57,582 (76,910) (2,672) 60,181

Camden Giving Community Partnership

To develop and strengthen our community of grassroots leaders in Camden and provide opportunities for them to apply and participate on the panel of Camden Giving's community led grants programmes.

20 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 December 2024:
Current assets/(liabilities)
26,077
4,034
11,547
26,077
4,034
11,547
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
At 31 December 2023:
Current assets/(liabilities)
60,181
4,034
18,661
60,181
4,034
18,661		 Total
2024
£
41,658
41,658
Total
2023
£
82,876
82,876

NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

21 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).