# PURPOSE OF LIFE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1165627
- **Other names:** POL
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Feb. 17, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1165627


## Contact

- **Address:** 497 Bradford Road, BATLEY, West Yorkshire
- **Postcode:** WF17 8LL
- **Phone:** 07810272029
- **Email:** Saj@POL.org.uk
- **Website:** www.POL.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL RACES AND BACKGROUNDS WHILST BEING PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF ETHNIC MINORITY COMMUNITIES, THROUGH:(A) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS”(B) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(C) ADVANCING EDUCATION(D) SUPPORTING CAUSES THAT DIRECTLY HELP, NURTURE OR DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE2. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UK OR OVERSEAS3. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE UK OR OVERSEAS BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY

**Activities:** Helping the vulnerable in the UK including young children, homeless and the elderly.Helping the Rohingyans in the Bangladesh Camps through water pumps, Schools, Women Centre, Orphanages, Food Packages, Blankets etc.Water wells, Schools, Food packages, Orphanages in PakistanHelping Orphanages in South AfricaHelping the needy in Palestine.Educational Centre in Jordan.Food Packs in Yemen.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Bangladesh
- Burma
- China
- Egypt
- India
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Morocco
- Nepal
- Occupied Palestinian Territories
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Yemen
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £2583322 | £2079820 | £750035 | 0 |
| March 31, 2024 | £2580403 | £2443424 | £246533 | 0 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1313160 | £1284400 | £109554 | 0 |
| March 31, 2022 | £992380 | £1023845 | £80794 | 0 |
| March 31, 2021 | £626333 | £608121 | £112259 | 0 |



## Trustees

- **MOHAMMAD SAJAD HUSSAIN BENG HONS** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 31, 2015
- Asif Ali Zamir — appointed April 1, 2026
- Dr AJAZ AHMED — appointed July 12, 2021
- Dr MOHAMMED IMRAN HUSSAIN MBCHB — appointed Feb. 17, 2016
- KABIR ALI — appointed July 12, 2021
- Qummer Abass — appointed Dec. 12, 2021
- Yahya Seedat — appointed Oct. 15, 2018