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 2022
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 Khalil Yousif Mr Mirza Waqas Ahmad Mr Okasha Badr AHMAD Mr Bockarie Tommy Kallon Mr Rafiq Ahmad Javaid Chaudhrey
Appointed on 23 June 2023 Appointed on 23 June 2023 Resigned on 31 March 2023 Resigned on 31 March 2023
Charity Registration Number:
1161567
Principal and Registered Office: Independent Examiner:
33 Gressenhall Road London SW18 5QH
Nasir Mahmud Chartered Accountants Falcon House 257 Burlington Rd New Malden KT3 4NE
Bankers: Website:
Natwest & Santander
www.charitywalkforpeace.org
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 December 2022
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 2022.
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 2022
Financial Review
The Charity raised £370,461 (£494,945 in year 2021) 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 2022
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 30 October 2023
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINAR TO THE MEMBERS OF CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE for the year ended 31 December 2022
I report on the accounts of Charity Walk for Peace for the year ended 31 December 2022, 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 ICAEW
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.
Nasir Mahmud Chartered Accountants Falcon House 257 Burlington Rd New Malden KT3 4NE Date 30 October 2023
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE
BALANCE SHEET As At 31 December 2022
| CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE BALANCE SHEET As At 31 December 2022 |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 |
2022 £ - - 143,785 143,785 - 4,458 4,458 139,327 139,327 139,327 |
2021 £ - - 169,565 |
| 169,565 | ||
| - 4,458 |
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| 4,458 | ||
| 165,108 | ||
| 165,108 | ||
| 165,108 |
Audit Exemption Statement
For the year ended 31 December 2022 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 30 October 2023 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 2022
| 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 2022 2021 £ £ 1,373 30,000 369,268 464,829 - - |
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| 370,641 494,829 - 116 |
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| 370,641 494,945 |
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| 55,711 23,418 340,709 637,643 |
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| 396,421 661,061 |
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| (25,780) (166,117) 165,108 331,225 |
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| 139,327 165,108 |
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 2022
| 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) |
2022 £ (25,780) - - ( 25,780) 169,564 143,785 ( 25,780) - - (25,780) 143,785 - 143,785 |
2021 |
|---|---|---|
| £ (164,918) |
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| - | ||
| - | ||
| (164,918) | ||
| 334,482 | ||
| 169,564 | ||
| ( 166,117) 5,000 (3,801) |
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| (164,918) | ||
| 169,565 - |
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| 169,565 |
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CHARITY WALK FOR PEACE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2022
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 2022
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 |
2022 £ - - - 2022 £ 3,258 1,200 4,458 2022 £ 165,108 (25,780) 139,327 |
2021 £ - - |
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| - | ||
| 2021 £ 3,258 1,200 |
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| 4,458 | ||
| 2021 £ 331,225 (166,117) |
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| 165,108 |
6. Donations Collected
In 2022 donations included collections made on behalf of the the The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal amounting to £0. 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 Staff cost Bank charges |
Direct Support Total Funds Costs Costs 2022 £ £ £ 2,458 2,458 16,905 16,905 13,499 13,499 9,638 9,638 252 252 800 800 221 221 11,938 11,938 33,114 22,597 55,711 Direct Support Total Funds Costs Costs 2022 £ £ £ 339,678 339,678 - - - - 1,032 1,032 339,678 1,032 340,709 |
Total Funds 2021 |
| £ 2,389 3,079 1,078 11,888 - 1,420 2,330 1,235 |
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| 23,418 | ||
| Total Funds 2021 |
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| £ 621,889 7,394 8,360 |
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| 637,643 |
9. Trustees' Salaries and Expenses
No Trustees were paid any remuneration this year (2021: Nil) but are reimbursed for any travel and related costs.
10. Average Number of Employees
The Charity had no employee during the year (2021: 0).
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