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2024-10-31-accounts

Haqooq Aspire for More

Charity number 1161176

A company limited by guarantee number 08638650

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 October 2024

Haqooq Aspire for More

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2024

Contents Page
Trustees' report 2 to 8
Examiner's report 9
Statement of financial activities 10
Balance sheet 11
Notes to the accounts 12 to 15

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

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Trustees' report for the year ended 31 October 2024

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates

Name Position Dates Mohammed Jamil Chair Ian McArdle Secretary Shaheen Akhtar Treasurer Charity number 1161176 Registered in England and Wales Company number 08638650 Registered in England and Wales

Registered and principal address

Bankers

1-3 Darfield Avenue Lloyds Bank Harehills National Clubs & Charities Centre Leeds PO Box 1000 LS8 5DF BX1 1LT

Independent examiner

Simon Bostrom FCIE

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 5 August 2013. It is governed by articles of association which were amended by special resolution which was registered at Companies House on 4 March 2015. The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £1.

Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by the members at the AGM.

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 October 2024

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public in Leeds (in particular but not limited to those members from the BME community) as may from time to time be determined by the trustees in particular by:

a) relieving those in need (in particular those with disabilities and the sick and those that care for them), b) relieving poverty,

c) promoting good health,

d) promoting healthy recreation and other leisure-time occupations in the interests of social welfare,

e) working with socially excluded people so they can play a fuller part in their communities so that their conditions of life may improve,

f) advancing education and training,

g) relieving unemployment,

h) promoting equality and diversity,

i) promoting religious and racial harmony for the public benefit, and

j) developing the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in Leeds in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.

The charity's main activities

The vision that shapes our annual activities involves raising aspirations of disadvantaged individuals, so they can reach their full potential. We hope to do this by reducing exclusion and isolation of individuals, so they can participate fully in the community, increasing opportunities for individuals with diverse disabilities, their carers and those with mental health difficulties.

The charity provides innovative, creative and recreational activities that help with personal development, social and independence skills as well as life skills support. It provides opportunities with volunteering and employment skills and preparedness. It increases opportunities in learning, training, leisure, and recreation activities.

Public benefit statement

The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The remainder of this report illustrates the activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement.

Achievements and performance

Programme 1: Reaching Communities - Enable Dance Project

The Enable Dance project is a flagship initiative, offering accessible dance education to young people with learning disabilities. While Bharatanatyam is a central focus, we also celebrate Punjabi dance, ensuring our programmes reflect the rich diversity of South Asian culture.

The Enabling Dance programme has made accessible dance education for young people with learning disabilities. Through strategic partnerships with Brigshaw, Roger Cannon, and The Bridge schools, we've created inclusive learning environments guided by our specialised team of two Special Educational Needs (SEN) dance teachers—combining emerging choreographic innovation with established expertise.

Project Delivery:

Cultural Dance Adaptations: We have successfully adapted Bharatanatyam and Punjabi dance to make them accessible to individuals of all abilities, preserving their cultural authenticity while ensuring inclusivity. We are currently drawing up plans to develop guides to aid teachers and other professionals working with our beneficiaries to aid in quality delivery.

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Volunteer Engagement: Our volunteers, most of whom are also beneficiaries are participants of our workshops, performances, and audience engagement. This dual role fosters deeper connections within diverse communities and promotes cultural engagement and exchange. A lot of our beneficiaries have moved on to volunteer, benefitting from the experience of placements.

Artist Development: Three participants have transitioned from beneficiaries to volunteers and now on placement with Haqooq as cultural artist assistants serving as role models and inspiring teaching assistants. They support choreography and inspire other cohorts of people, particularly those with learning and physical dis/abilities diversities to see a pathway of progression.

Supporting Neurodiversity and Disability Through the Social Model

Our approach is firmly grounded in the social model of disability, which recognises that individuals are disabled by barriers in society rather than by their impairments or differences. This perspective informs all aspects of our programme design and delivery, ensuring we:

Focus on removing environmental, attitudinal, and organisational barriers that limit participation

Empower participants to identify and advocate for the accommodations they need

Celebrate neurodivergent perspectives and disabled identities as valuable forms of human diversity

Adapt our teaching methods and physical spaces to be accessible rather than expecting participants to conform to conventional approaches

Challenge deficit-based narratives about disability and replace them with strength-based, empowering frameworks

Our work with participants who experience a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, dyspraxia, physical disabilities, sensory processing differences, learning disabilities, and co-occurring mental health challenges. Rather than focusing on diagnosis or impairment, we concentrate on understanding each individual's unique strengths, interests, and support needs.

This approach has proven particularly effective for participants who face multiple barriers to participation, allowing them to engage fully in our programmes while developing confidence, skills, and community connections. By addressing societal barriers rather than focusing on "fixing" individuals, we create genuinely inclusive spaces where diverse forms of expression and participation are valued. Additionally, we've implemented a structured mentorship pathway enabling these talented individuals to gain hands-on experience supporting peers with disabilities across multiple SEN schools. This immersive opportunity builds expertise in adaptive dance techniques, fosters inclusive teaching practices, and develops professional capabilities within a supportive framework.

Cultural Immersion: The Bharatanatyam Experience

Participants engage with authentic elements of Bharatanatyam, including:

Traditional Attire: Exquisite silk costumes with gold borders and pleated designs that enhance movement quality and cultural connection

Ceremonial Adornments: Temple-inspired jewellery including ornate headpieces, necklaces, bangles, and earrings that transform performers' presence

Performance Makeup: Specialised techniques for bold eye definition, expressive lip colour, and facial highlighting that amplify emotional communication

Symbolic Expression: Mastery of intricate mudras (hand gestures) such as 'Pataka' and 'Alapadma' that convey complex narrative elements

Integrated Performance: Choreographic sequences blending gestural communication, facial expressions, and rhythmic footwork to bring traditional stories to life

Musical Heritage: Introduction to the rich scope of traditional instruments including the mirdangam, veena, and flute

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Cultural Immersion: The Punjabi Dance Experience

Alongside our Bharatanatyam programme, we have developed equally robust support for participants exploring Punjabi dance traditions. Our Punjabi dance pathway includes:

Traditional Folk Styles: Instruction in authentic Bhangra, Giddha, and Jhumar dance forms, adapted to be accessible while maintaining cultural integrity

Festive Costume Elements: Engagement with vibrant traditional attire including phulkari embroidery, pagh (turban) tying techniques, and colourful ghungroos (ankle bells) Regional Instrumentation: Familiarisation with dhol drums, tumbi, algoza, and other traditional Punjabi instruments that create the distinctive rhythmic foundation

Celebratory Expressions: Development of the energetic facial expressions that characterise Punjabi dance, adapted to support participants with different communication styles Accessible Choreography: Modified movement sequences that preserve the joyful, high-energy essence of Punjabi dance while accommodating diverse mobility needs Cultural Context: Exploration of the harvest celebrations, weddings, and community gatherings where these dance forms traditionally feature, creating deeper cultural understanding

Performance Platforms and Audience Engagement

Our charity is dedicated to showcasing the artistic excellence of performers with disabilities on prestigious stages, increasing their visibility and leadership within the arts community. Participants have delivered captivating performances at prominent venues including The Carriage Works, alongside appearances at schools and community centres throughout the region.

These performances serve the dual purpose of celebrating our dancers' achievements while cultivating diverse new audiences who gain appreciation for both ancient classical traditions and the significant artistic contributions of performers with disabilities.

By facilitating high-profile performance opportunities, we empower artists with disabilities to lead cultural conversations, inspire broader communities, and engage with diverse audiences. Our collaborative approach involves partnerships across various community groups, drawing inspiration from multiple cultural traditions while co-creating inclusive artistic expressions that celebrate unity and shared creative vision.

Key Achievements

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 October 2024

Arts Awards:

The journey travelled is accredited through Arts Awards at Explore and Discover (we are looking at Bronze and Silver levels) and in-house qualification, with qualified staff guiding participants through their creative journeys.

Quote from Lindsay (SEN Teacher):

“Our young people absolutely love these programmes. They learn so much, and the engagement and fun they experience are unparalleled. It’s inspiring to see one of our former students now teaching others – it gives her so much confidence. These opportunities are transformative, offering qualifications, collaboration, and personal growth.”

Impact and Reach

Our programmes have significantly increased engagement with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and those often underrepresented in the arts. By providing high-profile performance opportunities at venues like The Carriage Works, we have elevated the visibility of performers with disabilities and nurtured new audiences for South Asian dance.

Measured Impact:

Programme 2: Awards for All - Work Ability – Mental Health for Asian Men

Overview

The Work Ability programme addresses critical mental health challenges facing Asian men through our innovative Stigma and Survival framework. This initiative responds to the urgent need for culturally appropriate mental health support within communities where traditional stigma often creates barriers to open discussion and accessing essential services.

Work Ability –

Community Education: Our workshops and community events have created opportunities for open dialogue, challenging deeply rooted stereotypes while providing much needed information about mental health.

Peer Support Networks: We've established a safe, confidential space where men could share experiences and challenges without judgment, fostering connection and reducing isolation.

Resilience Building: Participants gained practical tools and sustainable techniques for managing mental well-being, enhancing personal resilience and self-care practices.

Strategic Partnerships: Our outreach has strengthened relationships with local organizations, creating more accessible pathways to professional mental health support.

Measured Impact

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 October 2024

Building on this year's successes, our strategic priorities include:

Expanding Reach: Extending the Enabling Dance programme to additional schools and community groups, ensuring inclusive dance opportunities are available to more individuals with disabilities.

Programme Enhancement: Developing advanced resources and specialized training for the Work Ability initiative to deepen our impact on mental health awareness within Asian communities.

Strategic Partnerships: Strengthening relationships with key stakeholders to secure sustainable funding and collaborative opportunities that support long-term programme development.

Impact Assessment: Continuing our commitment to rigorous evaluation through diverse feedback mechanisms, detailed case studies, and performance metrics to guide continuous improvement.

Conclusion

This year represents a significant milestone in our charity's journey, marked by growth, innovation, and meaningful impact. Through our dance and mental health initiatives, we've empowered individuals to discover new abilities, build confidence, and forge stronger community connections. As we look toward the future, we remain committed to our core mission while exploring new opportunities to expand our reach and deepen our impact.

We extend our profound gratitude to our funders, partners, dedicated staff, and volunteers whose unwavering support makes our work possible.

Financial review

The net income for the year was £49,408, including net expenditure of £1,932 on unrestricted funds and net income of £51,340 on restricted funds.

Reserves policy

Increasingly funding bids require contribution from the bidding organisation. Without the capacity to contribute to potential bids, attempts to secure funding will be unsuccessful. The organisation needs to ensure we can contribute to funding bids and this has to form part of any reserves.

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equate to 3 months running costs plus 10%.This provides sufficient funds to cover management, administration and support cost and gives space for the organisation to seek continuity firstly or lastly to wind up if such an eventuality arises. Currently most reserves have been earmarked for specific projects. The Trustees are committed to using available organisational funds to further Haqooq's charitable objects and support beneficiaries in the best way possible.

The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £10,218.

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 October 2024

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP (FRS102)), and in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by the board of trustees on 14/3/2025

Shaheen Akhtar (Trustee)

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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Haqooq Aspire for More

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 October 2024, which are set out on pages 10 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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 accounts to be reached.

Simon Bostrom FCIE

14/3/2025

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

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Statement of Financial Activities

(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 October 2024

Notes
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income from:
Grants and donations
(2)
-
Bank interest
87
Total income
87
Expenditure on:
Salaries NI and pensions
(3)
-
Payroll charges
-
Utilities
-
Phone and internet
-
Independent examination
-
Rent and rates
-
Computers, IT and software
-
Insurance
-
Repairs, maintenance, equipment
-
Advertising and marketing
-
Administration
455
Staff training and recruitment
-
Depreciation
1,564
Total expenditure
2,019
Net income / (expenditure)
(1,932)
Fund balances brought forward
33,745
Fund balances carried forward
(4)
31,813
2024
Restricted
funds
£
67,440
-
67,440
11,081
318
175
204
567
763
949
229
114
1,428
-
272
-
16,100
51,340
8,712
60,052
2024
Total
funds
£
67,440
87
67,527
11,081
318
175
204
567
763
949
229
114
1,428
455
272
1,564
18,119
49,408
42,457
91,865
2023
Total
funds
£
3,100
64
3,164
6,530
1,120
366
116
567
503
535
215
4,041
-
101
-
97
14,191
(11,027)
53,484
42,457

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

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Balance sheet

as at 31 October 2024
2024
Unrestricted
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
(5)
21,595
Total fixed assets
21,595
Current assets
Debtors and prepayments
(6)
16
Cash at bank and in hand
(7)
10,202
Total current assets
10,218
Current liabilities:
amounts falling due within one year
Creditors and accruals
(8)
-
Total current liabilities
-
Net current assets / (liabilities)
10,218
Net assets
31,813
Funds
Unrestricted funds
31,813
Restricted funds
-
Total funds
31,813
2024
Restricted
£
-
-
-
61,157
61,157
1,105
1,105
60,052
60,052
-
60,052
60,052
2024
Total
£
21,595
21,595
16
71,359
71,375
1,105
1,105
70,270
91,865
31,813
60,052
91,865
2023
Total
£
23,159
23,159
20,140
20,140
842
842
19,298
42,457
33,745
8,712
42,457

For the year ending 31 October 2024 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and with FRS 102 (effective January 2019).

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 14/3/2025

Shaheen Akhtar (Trustee)

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Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 October 2024

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.

No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.

Going concern

The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

Expenditure and liabilities

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Taxation

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Building improvements: over the life of the lease

Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 October 2024

2 Grants and donations
National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF)
NLCF - Awards for All
Other donations
3 Staff costs and numbers
Gross salaries
Social security costs
Employment allowance
Pensions
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
2024
Restricted
funds
£
54,070
8,825
4,545
67,440
2024
Total
funds
£
54,070
8,825
4,545
67,440
2024
£
10,934
65
(65)
147
11,081
2023
Total
funds
£
-
-
3,100
3,100
2023
£
6,400
-
-
130
6,530

The average number of employees during the year was 1.8, being an average of 0.5 full time equivalent (2023: 1.6, 0.4 FTE). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.

Defined contribution pension scheme
Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year
Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end
Amount of any contributions prepaid at the year end
4 Restricted funds
Balance b/f
Incoming
£
£
Capital refurbishment fund
8,712
4,545
NLCF Reaching Communities
-
54,070
NLCF Awards for All
-
8,825
8,712
67,440
Outgoing
£
104
11,043
4,953
16,100
2024
£
147
-
-
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
2023
£
130
-
-
Balance c/f
£
13,153
43,027
3,872
60,052

Fund name

Capital refurbishment fund NLCF Reaching Communities NLCF Awards for All

Purpose of restriction

To increase access to the community building for those with disabilities. Towards the Enable Dance project. Towards the Workability project.

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 October 2024

5
7
**8 **
Tangible assets
Cost
£
£
£
At 1 November 2023
-
-
-
Additions
-
-
-
At 31 October 2024
-
-
-
Depreciation
At 1 November 2023
-
-
-
Charge for year
-
-
-
At 31 October 2024
-
-
-
Net book value
At 31 October 2024
-
-
-
At 31 October 2023
-
-
-
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
Creditors and accruals
Accruals
Other creditors
Motor
vehicles
Class 3
Class 4
£
23,450
-
23,450
291
1,564
1,855
21,595
23,159
2024
£
71,359
-
71,359
2024
£
567
538
1,105
Building
improvemen
t
Total
£
23,450
-
23,450
291
1,564
1,855
21,595
23,159
2023
£
20,140
-
20,140
2023
£
567
275
842

9 Related party transactions

Donations from trustees and related parties

The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £450 (2023: £1,000).

Trustee expenses

No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.

Trustee remuneration and benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.

10 Operating leases

The charity is party to a lease on the premises which expires in November 2035. The rental charge for the entire term is £1.

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Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 October 2024

2024
2023
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
£
£
Income
Grants and donations
-
-
Bank interest
87
-
Total income
87
-
Expenditure
Salaries NI and pensions
-
3,781
Payroll charges
-
-
Utilities
-
-
Phone and internet
-
-
Independent examination
-
567
Rent and rates
-
-
Computers, IT and software
-
-
Insurance
-
-
Repairs, maintenance, equipment
-
-
Advertising and marketing
-
-
Administration
455
41
Staff training and recruitment
-
-
Depreciation
1,564
97
Total expenditure
2,019
4,486
Net income / (expenditure)
(1,932)
(4,486)
Fund balances brought forward
33,745
38,231
Fund balances carried forward
31,813
33,745
2024
Restricted
funds
£
67,440
-
67,440
11,081
318
175
204
567
763
949
229
114
1,428
-
272
-
16,100
51,340
8,712
60,052
2023
Restricted
funds
£
3,100
64
3,164
2,749
1,120
366
116
-
503
535
215
4,041
-
60
-
-
9,705
(6,541)
15,253
8,712
2024
Total
funds
£
67,440
87
67,527
11,081
318
175
204
567
763
949
229
114
1,428
455
272
1,564
18,119
49,408
42,457
91,865
2023
Total
funds
£
3,100
64
3,164
6,530
1,120
366
116
567
503
535
215
4,041
-
101
-
97
14,191
(11,027)
53,484
42,457

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Charity number 1161176

A company limited by guarantee number 08638650

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 October 2024

Haqooq Aspire for More

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2024

Contents Page
Trustees' report 2 to 8
Examiner's report 9
Statement of financial activities 10
Balance sheet 11
Notes to the accounts 12 to 15

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

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Trustees' report for the year ended 31 October 2024

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates

Name Position Dates Mohammed Jamil Chair Ian McArdle Secretary Shaheen Akhtar Treasurer Charity number 1161176 Registered in England and Wales Company number 08638650 Registered in England and Wales

Registered and principal address

Bankers

1-3 Darfield Avenue Lloyds Bank Harehills National Clubs & Charities Centre Leeds PO Box 1000 LS8 5DF BX1 1LT

Independent examiner

Simon Bostrom FCIE

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 5 August 2013. It is governed by articles of association which were amended by special resolution which was registered at Companies House on 4 March 2015. The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £1.

Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by the members at the AGM.

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 October 2024

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public in Leeds (in particular but not limited to those members from the BME community) as may from time to time be determined by the trustees in particular by:

a) relieving those in need (in particular those with disabilities and the sick and those that care for them), b) relieving poverty,

c) promoting good health,

d) promoting healthy recreation and other leisure-time occupations in the interests of social welfare,

e) working with socially excluded people so they can play a fuller part in their communities so that their conditions of life may improve,

f) advancing education and training,

g) relieving unemployment,

h) promoting equality and diversity,

i) promoting religious and racial harmony for the public benefit, and

j) developing the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in Leeds in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.

The charity's main activities

The vision that shapes our annual activities involves raising aspirations of disadvantaged individuals, so they can reach their full potential. We hope to do this by reducing exclusion and isolation of individuals, so they can participate fully in the community, increasing opportunities for individuals with diverse disabilities, their carers and those with mental health difficulties.

The charity provides innovative, creative and recreational activities that help with personal development, social and independence skills as well as life skills support. It provides opportunities with volunteering and employment skills and preparedness. It increases opportunities in learning, training, leisure, and recreation activities.

Public benefit statement

The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The remainder of this report illustrates the activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement.

Achievements and performance

Programme 1: Reaching Communities - Enable Dance Project

The Enable Dance project is a flagship initiative, offering accessible dance education to young people with learning disabilities. While Bharatanatyam is a central focus, we also celebrate Punjabi dance, ensuring our programmes reflect the rich diversity of South Asian culture.

The Enabling Dance programme has made accessible dance education for young people with learning disabilities. Through strategic partnerships with Brigshaw, Roger Cannon, and The Bridge schools, we've created inclusive learning environments guided by our specialised team of two Special Educational Needs (SEN) dance teachers—combining emerging choreographic innovation with established expertise.

Project Delivery:

Cultural Dance Adaptations: We have successfully adapted Bharatanatyam and Punjabi dance to make them accessible to individuals of all abilities, preserving their cultural authenticity while ensuring inclusivity. We are currently drawing up plans to develop guides to aid teachers and other professionals working with our beneficiaries to aid in quality delivery.

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Volunteer Engagement: Our volunteers, most of whom are also beneficiaries are participants of our workshops, performances, and audience engagement. This dual role fosters deeper connections within diverse communities and promotes cultural engagement and exchange. A lot of our beneficiaries have moved on to volunteer, benefitting from the experience of placements.

Artist Development: Three participants have transitioned from beneficiaries to volunteers and now on placement with Haqooq as cultural artist assistants serving as role models and inspiring teaching assistants. They support choreography and inspire other cohorts of people, particularly those with learning and physical dis/abilities diversities to see a pathway of progression.

Supporting Neurodiversity and Disability Through the Social Model

Our approach is firmly grounded in the social model of disability, which recognises that individuals are disabled by barriers in society rather than by their impairments or differences. This perspective informs all aspects of our programme design and delivery, ensuring we:

Focus on removing environmental, attitudinal, and organisational barriers that limit participation

Empower participants to identify and advocate for the accommodations they need

Celebrate neurodivergent perspectives and disabled identities as valuable forms of human diversity

Adapt our teaching methods and physical spaces to be accessible rather than expecting participants to conform to conventional approaches

Challenge deficit-based narratives about disability and replace them with strength-based, empowering frameworks

Our work with participants who experience a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, dyspraxia, physical disabilities, sensory processing differences, learning disabilities, and co-occurring mental health challenges. Rather than focusing on diagnosis or impairment, we concentrate on understanding each individual's unique strengths, interests, and support needs.

This approach has proven particularly effective for participants who face multiple barriers to participation, allowing them to engage fully in our programmes while developing confidence, skills, and community connections. By addressing societal barriers rather than focusing on "fixing" individuals, we create genuinely inclusive spaces where diverse forms of expression and participation are valued. Additionally, we've implemented a structured mentorship pathway enabling these talented individuals to gain hands-on experience supporting peers with disabilities across multiple SEN schools. This immersive opportunity builds expertise in adaptive dance techniques, fosters inclusive teaching practices, and develops professional capabilities within a supportive framework.

Cultural Immersion: The Bharatanatyam Experience

Participants engage with authentic elements of Bharatanatyam, including:

Traditional Attire: Exquisite silk costumes with gold borders and pleated designs that enhance movement quality and cultural connection

Ceremonial Adornments: Temple-inspired jewellery including ornate headpieces, necklaces, bangles, and earrings that transform performers' presence

Performance Makeup: Specialised techniques for bold eye definition, expressive lip colour, and facial highlighting that amplify emotional communication

Symbolic Expression: Mastery of intricate mudras (hand gestures) such as 'Pataka' and 'Alapadma' that convey complex narrative elements

Integrated Performance: Choreographic sequences blending gestural communication, facial expressions, and rhythmic footwork to bring traditional stories to life

Musical Heritage: Introduction to the rich scope of traditional instruments including the mirdangam, veena, and flute

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Cultural Immersion: The Punjabi Dance Experience

Alongside our Bharatanatyam programme, we have developed equally robust support for participants exploring Punjabi dance traditions. Our Punjabi dance pathway includes:

Traditional Folk Styles: Instruction in authentic Bhangra, Giddha, and Jhumar dance forms, adapted to be accessible while maintaining cultural integrity

Festive Costume Elements: Engagement with vibrant traditional attire including phulkari embroidery, pagh (turban) tying techniques, and colourful ghungroos (ankle bells) Regional Instrumentation: Familiarisation with dhol drums, tumbi, algoza, and other traditional Punjabi instruments that create the distinctive rhythmic foundation

Celebratory Expressions: Development of the energetic facial expressions that characterise Punjabi dance, adapted to support participants with different communication styles Accessible Choreography: Modified movement sequences that preserve the joyful, high-energy essence of Punjabi dance while accommodating diverse mobility needs Cultural Context: Exploration of the harvest celebrations, weddings, and community gatherings where these dance forms traditionally feature, creating deeper cultural understanding

Performance Platforms and Audience Engagement

Our charity is dedicated to showcasing the artistic excellence of performers with disabilities on prestigious stages, increasing their visibility and leadership within the arts community. Participants have delivered captivating performances at prominent venues including The Carriage Works, alongside appearances at schools and community centres throughout the region.

These performances serve the dual purpose of celebrating our dancers' achievements while cultivating diverse new audiences who gain appreciation for both ancient classical traditions and the significant artistic contributions of performers with disabilities.

By facilitating high-profile performance opportunities, we empower artists with disabilities to lead cultural conversations, inspire broader communities, and engage with diverse audiences. Our collaborative approach involves partnerships across various community groups, drawing inspiration from multiple cultural traditions while co-creating inclusive artistic expressions that celebrate unity and shared creative vision.

Key Achievements

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Arts Awards:

The journey travelled is accredited through Arts Awards at Explore and Discover (we are looking at Bronze and Silver levels) and in-house qualification, with qualified staff guiding participants through their creative journeys.

Quote from Lindsay (SEN Teacher):

“Our young people absolutely love these programmes. They learn so much, and the engagement and fun they experience are unparalleled. It’s inspiring to see one of our former students now teaching others – it gives her so much confidence. These opportunities are transformative, offering qualifications, collaboration, and personal growth.”

Impact and Reach

Our programmes have significantly increased engagement with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and those often underrepresented in the arts. By providing high-profile performance opportunities at venues like The Carriage Works, we have elevated the visibility of performers with disabilities and nurtured new audiences for South Asian dance.

Measured Impact:

Programme 2: Awards for All - Work Ability – Mental Health for Asian Men

Overview

The Work Ability programme addresses critical mental health challenges facing Asian men through our innovative Stigma and Survival framework. This initiative responds to the urgent need for culturally appropriate mental health support within communities where traditional stigma often creates barriers to open discussion and accessing essential services.

Work Ability –

Community Education: Our workshops and community events have created opportunities for open dialogue, challenging deeply rooted stereotypes while providing much needed information about mental health.

Peer Support Networks: We've established a safe, confidential space where men could share experiences and challenges without judgment, fostering connection and reducing isolation.

Resilience Building: Participants gained practical tools and sustainable techniques for managing mental well-being, enhancing personal resilience and self-care practices.

Strategic Partnerships: Our outreach has strengthened relationships with local organizations, creating more accessible pathways to professional mental health support.

Measured Impact

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Building on this year's successes, our strategic priorities include:

Expanding Reach: Extending the Enabling Dance programme to additional schools and community groups, ensuring inclusive dance opportunities are available to more individuals with disabilities.

Programme Enhancement: Developing advanced resources and specialized training for the Work Ability initiative to deepen our impact on mental health awareness within Asian communities.

Strategic Partnerships: Strengthening relationships with key stakeholders to secure sustainable funding and collaborative opportunities that support long-term programme development.

Impact Assessment: Continuing our commitment to rigorous evaluation through diverse feedback mechanisms, detailed case studies, and performance metrics to guide continuous improvement.

Conclusion

This year represents a significant milestone in our charity's journey, marked by growth, innovation, and meaningful impact. Through our dance and mental health initiatives, we've empowered individuals to discover new abilities, build confidence, and forge stronger community connections. As we look toward the future, we remain committed to our core mission while exploring new opportunities to expand our reach and deepen our impact.

We extend our profound gratitude to our funders, partners, dedicated staff, and volunteers whose unwavering support makes our work possible.

Financial review

The net income for the year was £49,408, including net expenditure of £1,932 on unrestricted funds and net income of £51,340 on restricted funds.

Reserves policy

Increasingly funding bids require contribution from the bidding organisation. Without the capacity to contribute to potential bids, attempts to secure funding will be unsuccessful. The organisation needs to ensure we can contribute to funding bids and this has to form part of any reserves.

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equate to 3 months running costs plus 10%.This provides sufficient funds to cover management, administration and support cost and gives space for the organisation to seek continuity firstly or lastly to wind up if such an eventuality arises. Currently most reserves have been earmarked for specific projects. The Trustees are committed to using available organisational funds to further Haqooq's charitable objects and support beneficiaries in the best way possible.

The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £10,218.

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Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP (FRS102)), and in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by the board of trustees on 14/3/2025

Shaheen Akhtar (Trustee)

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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Haqooq Aspire for More

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 October 2024, which are set out on pages 10 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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 accounts to be reached.

Simon Bostrom FCIE

14/3/2025

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

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Statement of Financial Activities

(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 October 2024

Notes
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income from:
Grants and donations
(2)
-
Bank interest
87
Total income
87
Expenditure on:
Salaries NI and pensions
(3)
-
Payroll charges
-
Utilities
-
Phone and internet
-
Independent examination
-
Rent and rates
-
Computers, IT and software
-
Insurance
-
Repairs, maintenance, equipment
-
Advertising and marketing
-
Administration
455
Staff training and recruitment
-
Depreciation
1,564
Total expenditure
2,019
Net income / (expenditure)
(1,932)
Fund balances brought forward
33,745
Fund balances carried forward
(4)
31,813
2024
Restricted
funds
£
67,440
-
67,440
11,081
318
175
204
567
763
949
229
114
1,428
-
272
-
16,100
51,340
8,712
60,052
2024
Total
funds
£
67,440
87
67,527
11,081
318
175
204
567
763
949
229
114
1,428
455
272
1,564
18,119
49,408
42,457
91,865
2023
Total
funds
£
3,100
64
3,164
6,530
1,120
366
116
567
503
535
215
4,041
-
101
-
97
14,191
(11,027)
53,484
42,457

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

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Balance sheet

as at 31 October 2024
2024
Unrestricted
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
(5)
21,595
Total fixed assets
21,595
Current assets
Debtors and prepayments
(6)
16
Cash at bank and in hand
(7)
10,202
Total current assets
10,218
Current liabilities:
amounts falling due within one year
Creditors and accruals
(8)
-
Total current liabilities
-
Net current assets / (liabilities)
10,218
Net assets
31,813
Funds
Unrestricted funds
31,813
Restricted funds
-
Total funds
31,813
2024
Restricted
£
-
-
-
61,157
61,157
1,105
1,105
60,052
60,052
-
60,052
60,052
2024
Total
£
21,595
21,595
16
71,359
71,375
1,105
1,105
70,270
91,865
31,813
60,052
91,865
2023
Total
£
23,159
23,159
20,140
20,140
842
842
19,298
42,457
33,745
8,712
42,457

For the year ending 31 October 2024 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and with FRS 102 (effective January 2019).

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 14/3/2025

Shaheen Akhtar (Trustee)

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Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 October 2024

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.

No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.

Going concern

The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

Expenditure and liabilities

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Taxation

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Building improvements: over the life of the lease

Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 October 2024

2 Grants and donations
National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF)
NLCF - Awards for All
Other donations
3 Staff costs and numbers
Gross salaries
Social security costs
Employment allowance
Pensions
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
2024
Restricted
funds
£
54,070
8,825
4,545
67,440
2024
Total
funds
£
54,070
8,825
4,545
67,440
2024
£
10,934
65
(65)
147
11,081
2023
Total
funds
£
-
-
3,100
3,100
2023
£
6,400
-
-
130
6,530

The average number of employees during the year was 1.8, being an average of 0.5 full time equivalent (2023: 1.6, 0.4 FTE). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.

Defined contribution pension scheme
Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year
Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end
Amount of any contributions prepaid at the year end
4 Restricted funds
Balance b/f
Incoming
£
£
Capital refurbishment fund
8,712
4,545
NLCF Reaching Communities
-
54,070
NLCF Awards for All
-
8,825
8,712
67,440
Outgoing
£
104
11,043
4,953
16,100
2024
£
147
-
-
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
2023
£
130
-
-
Balance c/f
£
13,153
43,027
3,872
60,052

Fund name

Capital refurbishment fund NLCF Reaching Communities NLCF Awards for All

Purpose of restriction

To increase access to the community building for those with disabilities. Towards the Enable Dance project. Towards the Workability project.

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 October 2024

5
7
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Tangible assets
Cost
£
£
£
At 1 November 2023
-
-
-
Additions
-
-
-
At 31 October 2024
-
-
-
Depreciation
At 1 November 2023
-
-
-
Charge for year
-
-
-
At 31 October 2024
-
-
-
Net book value
At 31 October 2024
-
-
-
At 31 October 2023
-
-
-
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
Creditors and accruals
Accruals
Other creditors
Motor
vehicles
Class 3
Class 4
£
23,450
-
23,450
291
1,564
1,855
21,595
23,159
2024
£
71,359
-
71,359
2024
£
567
538
1,105
Building
improvemen
t
Total
£
23,450
-
23,450
291
1,564
1,855
21,595
23,159
2023
£
20,140
-
20,140
2023
£
567
275
842

9 Related party transactions

Donations from trustees and related parties

The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £450 (2023: £1,000).

Trustee expenses

No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.

Trustee remuneration and benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.

10 Operating leases

The charity is party to a lease on the premises which expires in November 2035. The rental charge for the entire term is £1.

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Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 October 2024

2024
2023
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
£
£
Income
Grants and donations
-
-
Bank interest
87
-
Total income
87
-
Expenditure
Salaries NI and pensions
-
3,781
Payroll charges
-
-
Utilities
-
-
Phone and internet
-
-
Independent examination
-
567
Rent and rates
-
-
Computers, IT and software
-
-
Insurance
-
-
Repairs, maintenance, equipment
-
-
Advertising and marketing
-
-
Administration
455
41
Staff training and recruitment
-
-
Depreciation
1,564
97
Total expenditure
2,019
4,486
Net income / (expenditure)
(1,932)
(4,486)
Fund balances brought forward
33,745
38,231
Fund balances carried forward
31,813
33,745
2024
Restricted
funds
£
67,440
-
67,440
11,081
318
175
204
567
763
949
229
114
1,428
-
272
-
16,100
51,340
8,712
60,052
2023
Restricted
funds
£
3,100
64
3,164
2,749
1,120
366
116
-
503
535
215
4,041
-
60
-
-
9,705
(6,541)
15,253
8,712
2024
Total
funds
£
67,440
87
67,527
11,081
318
175
204
567
763
949
229
114
1,428
455
272
1,564
18,119
49,408
42,457
91,865
2023
Total
funds
£
3,100
64
3,164
6,530
1,120
366
116
567
503
535
215
4,041
-
101
-
97
14,191
(11,027)
53,484
42,457

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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Haqooq Aspire for More

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 October 2024, which are set out on pages 10 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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 accounts to be reached.

Signed: …………………………………… Name: Simon Bostrom FCIE

14/3/2025

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

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