Charity registration number 1163023 (England and Wales) Company registration number 09265109
BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr Hussan Mahmood |
|---|---|
| Mr Nasar Mahmood | |
| Ms Halima Mahmood | |
| Charity number (England and Wales) | 1163023 |
| Company number | 09265109 |
| Registered office | 19-21 Broughton Street |
| Manchester | |
| M8 8LZ | |
| Independent examiner | Xeinadin |
| Ground Floor, Citygate | |
| Longridge Road | |
| Preston | |
| PR2 5BQ |
BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 10 |
BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".
Objectives and activities
The principal aims and objectives of the charitable company are:
-to support such general charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine, in particular but not exclusively:
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to advance education and training;
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to relieve poverty
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to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life;
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to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people within socially and economically disadvantaged areas of manchester (such as Rusholme, Cheetham Hill, Moss Side and Clayton) who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed (in particular, members of the muslim community) and to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
During this period a number of initiatives were supported through provision of grants. These included the following:
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British Muslim Heritage Centre: The Centre aims to provide diverse facilities for people in UK and abroad. Facilities include social, economic, community cohesion and development. Provisions for education, training, and exhibitions are also made available. The Centre fulfils a variety of social and economic functions and assists in the affirmation of cultural identity and plurality.
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Manchester Islamic Education Trust: A Manchester based educational charity that runs three successful local schools.
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Eid Unwrapped: A local Manchester Based grass roots, outreach and education initiative that seeks to provide gifts to hospitalised children on the festival of Eid.
Financial review
Reserves policy
Full details of income and expenditure for the year are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities on Page 4. The board of trustees reviews the reserve policy on an annual basis to ensure adequate funds are available to cover management and administration and support costs.
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
Structure, governance and management
Brighter Future Initiative is a company limited by guarantee (company registration number 09265109) and incorporated on 15 October 2014 as Acquire Trust. The company's name was changed to Brighter Future Initiative on 13 March 2015. It was registered as a charity on 5 August 2015 (charity number 1163023). The company is governed by its Memorandum & Articles of Association. The directors, who are the trustees in charity law, are responsible for the overall management and control of the company working with other persons on an entirely voluntary basis.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr Hussan Mahmood
Mr Nasar Mahmood
Ms Halima Mahmood
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Trustees are appointed in accordance with Brighter Future Initiative's constitution. The trustees have kept up to date with all the relevant aspects of their role and responsibilities, assured in the knowledge that the necessary controls not only exist but function effectively, thus enabling the trustees to focus their efforts on maximising the charity's cash flow. Trustees constantly review the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems are established to mitigate these.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Mr Hussan Mahmood
Trustee
30/06/2025
Date: .............................................
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Brighter Future Initiative (the charity) for the year ended 31 October 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Xeinadin
Ground Floor, Citygate Longridge Road Preston PR2 5BQ Date: ............................
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 1,200 | - |
| Investments | 3 | 27,500 | 27,500 |
| Total income | 28,700 | 27,500 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 23,349 | 26,095 |
| Total expenditure | 23,349 | 26,095 | |
| Net income and movement in funds | 5,351 | 1,405 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 November 2023 | 212,131 | 210,726 | |
| Fund balances at 31 October 2024 | 217,482 | 212,131 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Investment property 9 Current assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 12 |
2024 £ 8,201 6,787 14,988 (31,139) |
£ 233,633 (16,151) 217,482 217,482 217,482 |
2023 £ 8,300 1,442 9,742 (31,244) |
£ 233,633 (21,502) 212,131 212,131 212,131 |
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The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 October 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
30/06/2025
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................
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Mr Hussan Mahmood
Trustee
Company registration number 09265109 (England and Wales)
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Brighter Future Initiative is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 19-21 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8LZ.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Investment property
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.
[Property rented to a group entity is accounted for as tangible fixed assets.]
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Donations | 1,200 | - | |
| 3 | Income from investments | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Rental income | 27,500 | 27,500 | |
| 4 | Expenditure on charitable activities | ||
| Charitable | Charitable | ||
| activities | activities | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | |||
| Charitable activity | 22,790 | 25,230 | |
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 5) | |||
| Support | 559 | 865 | |
| 23,349 | 26,095 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 23,349 | 26,095 |
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
5 Support costs allocated to activities
| Charitable activities 2024 £ Light and heat - Bank charges 34 Governance 525 2024 Governance costs comprise: £ Accountancy 525 525 |
Total 2023 £ 372 18 475 |
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| 2023 £ 475 |
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| 475 |
6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
7 Employees
The average monthly number of employees (including the trustees) during the year was:
| as: | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Number | Number |
| 3 | 3 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
8 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
9 Investment property
| Investment property | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| £ | |
| Fair value | |
| At 1 November 2023 and 31 October 2024 | 233,633 |
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BRIGHTER FUTURE INITIATIVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
10 Debtors
| Debtors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2024 £ 8,201 2024 £ 1,091 24,875 5,173 31,139 |
2023 £ 8,300 |
| 2023 £ 1,196 24,875 5,173 |
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| 31,244 |
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 November 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 £ £ £ General funds 212,131 28,700 (23,349) Previous year: At 1 November 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 £ £ £ General funds 210,726 27,500 (26,095) |
October 2024 £ 217,482 |
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| October 2023 £ 212,131 |
13 Company limited by guarantee
Brighter Future Initiative is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as may be required not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member.
14 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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