Registered in England and Wales Company Number : 09538103 Charity Number : 1161567
CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE
CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 December 2020
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The Directors who are also trustees of the charity have held office during the year are as follows:
Trustees/ Directors:
Dr Chaudhry Ijaz Ur Rehman Mr Zaheer Ahmed Mr Bockarie Tommy Kallon Mr Khalil Yousif Mr Rafiq Ahmad Javaid Chaudhrey
Charity Registration Number:
1161567
Principal and Registered Office: 33 Gressenhall Road London SW18 5QH
Independent Examiner:
Mr. Zeeshan Bhatti, ACA Marshall House, Suite 21-25 124 Middleton Road, Morden (London), SM4 6RW
Bankers: Website:
Natwest
www.charitywalkforpeace.org
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 December 2020
The Board of Directors (who are also Trustees of Charity Walk for Peace for the purposes of Charity law) present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Structure, Governance and Management
Charity Walk for Peace is a company limited by guarantee and was registered on 13 April 2015. It was also registered with the Charity Commission on 7 May 2015. The charity is governed by the Memorandum and Articles, as well as the charity Trust Deed.
The Charity was established by Majlis Ansarullah (UK) Limited, a separate registered company and charity.
The Directors/ Trustees are members of a Management Committee that has the responsibility for the administration of the charity. They appoint one of the Directors / Trustees as Chairman who heads the day to day operations of the charity.
All Trustees / Directors are trained 'on the job' as it were. Regular meetings are held to define roles, responsibilities, objectives and targets. All office bearers are kept up to date with circulars, and a refresher course every year.
Objectives and Activities
The principal objective of the charity is alleviation of poverty, the relief and assistance of persons facing financial hardship, sickness and poor health, particulalry the elderly and the promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public. As such it organises an annual charity walk and other charity events to riaise funds that are used to achive its purpose.
Public Benefits
In addition to the charitable work both in the UK and abroad, examples of the public benefits include organising community activities and gatherings to educate the public with respect to different religious beliefs. The aim is to promote good relations and understanding between persons of different faiths.
Achievements and Performances
A detailed document of the activities during the year is published separately and on its website www.charitywalkforpeace.org. A national Charity Walk For Peace event was successfully held in which both the members of the charity and other charities participted. Funds raised were donated to national and local charities with a special scheme to match funds raised by other charities at the Charity Walk For Peace event.
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 December 2020
Financial Review
The Charity raised £426,334 (£925,253 in year 2019) during the year. Funds raised, other than for the operating expenses, were mainly donated to other charities both in the UK and International.
Reserves Policy
Any surplus during the year is transferred to unrestricted funds. As the operating expenses of the charity are donated by Majlis Ansarullah (UK) Limited, it has sufficient reserves to carry on its activities for the next year meets its liabilities in the normal course of business.
Plans for the Future
The Trustees are confident of increase in funds and activities as membership is forecast to increase in future years. This will enable it to continue to meet its responsibilities both to its members and to the wider public.
Management of Risk
The Management Committee has identified the major areas of risk to which the association is exposed and have established appropriate systems and procedures to manage and mitigate those risks.
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 December 2020
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The Trustees/Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period. Under that law, the Directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law. Under company law, the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the surplus or deficit of resources of the Charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements 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.
Small Companies Provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under the Companies Act 2006 and have not prepared the strategice report.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors:
Dr Chaudhry Ijaz Ur Rehman Chairman Charity Walk for Peace
Approved by the Board of Directors on 27 September 2021
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINAR TO THE MEMBERS OF
CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE
I report on the accounts of Charity Walk for Peace for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 6 to 10.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ICAP.
Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under the company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act ; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter came to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
Mr. Zeeshan Bhatti, ACA Marshall House 124 Middleton Road,
Morden (London), SM4 6RW Date 27 September 2021
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE
BALANCE SHEET As At 31 December 2020
| Notes Current assets Receivable from Majlis Ansarullah (UK) Ltd Debtors and Prepayments 3 Cash at Bank Payable to Majlis Ansarullah (UK) Ltd Other Accruals and Payables 4 Net Current Assets Funds Unrestricted funds 5 Creditors, amounts falling due within one year |
2020 £ - 5,000 334,482 339,482 - 8,258 8,258 331,225 331,225 331,225 |
2019 £ - - 223,121 |
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| 223,121 | ||
| - 139,861 |
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| 139,861 | ||
| 83,260 | ||
| 83,260 | ||
| 83,260 |
Audit Exemption Statement
For the year ended 31 December 2020 the company was entitled, as a small company, to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees consider that the charity is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that members have not required the charity to obtain an audit.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and Section 130 of the Charities Act 2011 with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts.
These financial statements on pages 6 to 10 were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 27 September 2021 and are signed on their behalf by:
Dr Chaudhry Ijaz Ur Rehman
Director and Chairman Charity Walk For Peace
The notes on Page 9 & 10 forms intergral part of these accounts
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (including Income & Expenditure Account) for the year ended 31 December 2020
| Notes Income Income from donations Donation by Majlis Ansarullah (UK) Ltd Donations collected 6 Donations collected by other charities Other Income Total Income Expenditure Expenditure on Raising Funds Expenditure on Charitable Activities Net Movement in funds Reconciliation of Funds Total Funds brought forward Total reserves carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 2020 2019 £ £ 30,020 30,600 396,241 894,653 - - |
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| 426,261 925,253 73 - |
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| 426,334 925,253 |
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| 32,955 74,462 145,414 857,808 |
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| 178,369 932,270 |
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| 247,965 (7,017) 83,260 90,277 |
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| 331,225 83,260 |
There were no recognised gains and losses other than those stated above.
No separate Summary Income and Expenditure Account has been produced as this statement incorporates all Income and Expenditure.
The notes on Page 9 & 10 forms intergral part of these accounts
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the year ended 31 December 2020
| Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities Note A Cash flows from investing activities: Cash flows from financing activities: Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Note B Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period Note B Note A: Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities Adjustments for: (Increase)/decrease in debtors Increase / (decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Note B: Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank Overdraft facility repayable on demand Total cash and cash equivalents Net movement in funds for the reporting period (as per the statement of financial activities) |
2020 £ 111,361 - - 111,361 223,121 334,482 247,965 ( 5,000) (131,604) 111,361 334,482 - 334,482 |
2019 |
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| £ 25,367 |
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| - | ||
| - | ||
| 25,367 197,754 |
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| 223,121 | ||
| 7,017 - 21,884 10,500 |
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| 25,367 | ||
| 223,121 - |
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| 223,121 |
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2020
1. Registration and Charity Status
Charity Walk for Peace is a company limited by guarantee and was registered on 13 April 2015. It was also registered with the Charity Commission on 7 May 2015. The charity commenced its operating activities from 1 January 2016. It is governed by the Memorandum and Articles, as well as the charity Trust Deed.
2. Accounting policies
General
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2017) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Incoming Resources
Donation represents amounts raised at charitable events and is recognised when the charity is entitled to it based on collection statements that have been received. Part of the donations received are from Majlis Ansarullah (UK) Limited, a separate charity that has undertaken to fund the operating expenses of this charity.
Expenditure and Liabilities
Expenditure is recognised when there is an actual transfer of economic benefits as a result of past transactions or events, or if there is a probable transfer, in which case the related liability is also recognised.
Funds structure
Unrestricted funds comprise surplus funds which the Management Committee are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the objectives of the Charity. The charity currently does not hold any restricted funds.
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2020
3. Debtors and Prepayments
| 3. Debtors and Prepayments Receivable Others Accrued Income 4. Other Accruals & Payables Other Payables Accruals 5. Unrestricted Funds Balance, January 1 Net increase in Unrestricted Funds Balance, December 31 |
2020 £ 5,000 - 5,000 2020 £ 4,271 3,987 8,258 2020 £ 83,260 247,965 331,225 |
2019 £ - - |
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| - | ||
| 2019 £ 4,271 135,590 |
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| 139,861 | ||
| 2019 £ 90,277 7,017 - |
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| 83,260 |
6. Donations Collected
In 2019 donations included collections made on behalf of the the The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal amounting to £389K. This amount, net of expenses has been paid to that Charity and included in Donations Made. No such collections are made during the year.
7. Expenditure on Raising Funds
| 7. Expenditure on Raising Funds | ||
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| Site arrangements Transport and travel Catering expenses at Charity functions Postage, Printing and stationary Medals Advertisement Other Charity function costs Miscellaneous 8. Expenditure on Charitable Activities Donations made to other charities Governance Costs Examiner fee Bank charges |
Direct Support Total Funds Costs Costs 2020 £ £ £ 22,283 22,283 - - 331 331 4,509 4,509 - - 344 344 645 645 4,843 4,843 22,614 10,341 32,955 Direct Support Total Funds Costs Costs 2020 £ £ £ 137,002 137,002 - 7,847 7,847 - 565 565 137,002 8,412 145,414 |
Total Funds 2019 |
| £ 30,299 3,600 15,076 12,260 7,530 594 1,251 3,853 |
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| 74,462 | ||
| Total Funds 2019 |
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| £ 857,065 - 743 |
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| 857,808 |
9. Trustees' Salaries and Expenses
No Trustees were paid any remuneration this year (2019: Nil) but are reimbursed for any travel and related costs.
10. Average Number of Employees
The Charity had 1 employee during the year (2019: Nil).
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