CHARITY NUMBER: 1165889 OPEN ARMS REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING TH 5 APRIL 2024
K ACOUNTANCY SERVICES 4a Tweedale Street Rochdale OL11 1HH Open Arms Charity REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2024. To the Trustees/ Members of Open Arms, Charity registration number 1165889, on the accounts for the year ended 5, April 2024, ACCOUNT CONVENTION The accounts have been prepared under the historical convention. We have independently exam ined the bool(s of Open Arms and certify that these accounts show a true and fdir view of the state of the state of the group's affairs as of 5, April 2024. Name.. Syeda Mallka Rubab MBA (Business), MAAT M K Accountancy Services, 4a Tweedale Street, Rochdale. OLII IHH Telephone.. 01706550800, Mob 07932692297. info@mkass.co.uk
Open Arms Charity Trustees Annual Report YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2024. The Executiv@ Committee of The Open Arms Charity presented their annual report and unaudited accounts for the year ended 5tli April 2024 and confirmed they complied with the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 1993, as amended by the Charitie5 Act 2006, the trust deed, and the Charities SOR P 2005. Reference and administrative details: Information related to reference and all administrative details are shown in the schedule of members of the board and profe55ional advisers on page l of these accounts. Board members: During the year covering this period, three trustees were part of the board, respectivelv.. Mr Muniro Djau Mr Suleimane Cande Miss Helena Us5ai Spencer Balde Our Status Open Arms Charity ha5 been a registered charity since 2016. Its governing documents are its Memorandum and Articles, and it has a Management Committee currently comprising 3 members. Members are selected as part of proceedings at the Annual General Meeting. In order to meet the aims of the organization, the Management Committee has the power to employ staff, rent or buy premises, raise funds, enter into partnerships and work with other organizations. Our Aims and Objectives Open Arm5 Charity focuses on commur)ity-led projects, helping it5 members to integrate properly into the society by the provision of advice, support, and guidance, volunteering opportunities, training, cultural awareness and wellbeing. We are a voluntary organization, and one of our koy priorities is to empowe r our members through the teaching of the Quran hadith to Muslim children and adults. Open Arms Charity also ai ms to support sustainable projects in Africa for impoverished villages.
Open Arms Charity Trustees Annual Report {Continued) TH YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024. Our aims are to be achieved by: l. Developing funding strategy, to be able to maintain the sustainability of the organization. 2. Empowering disadvantaged people by getting them involved in al l activities, events, meetings or other issues affecting their communities. 3. Providing Seh ri and Iftar to orphan children during the month of Ramadan 4. Collecting and distributing food to impoverished families acro55 the UK 5. Increasing partnership work with service providers across Greater Manchester. Our activities We have continued to consolidate our structures focusing on the development of informal learning, cu Itural and rellgious projects, as well as social cohesion. Educational activltles included this year: Teaching the Quron Hadith to114uslNm children ond adults.. a new course funded by the members, aiming to provide a course that promotes the M usli m rellgion. Through this course, wonien and chi Idren learn how to develop their read ing, speaking, and writing skills, contributing to their educational development, and presenting potential for their future. ESOL C1055es.' the center offer5 ESOL courses UP to level l. As classe5 are open to all, this gives the opportunity to those who cannot access existing ESOL provisions to reElSter with our project. Community After school club: We provided a weekly after school club in our premises to help children with their Homework. Employment initiatives included this year: Volunteering opportun itie5 (referred to via CVS and self-referrall.
Trustees Annual Report (Continued) YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2024. Community cohesion initiatives: Projection of the organization of a cultural event ill partnership with local organization Financial review Although this year has been very challenging In terms of f inance, we still managed to pu rsue its vision and val ues, delivering all its services with very little. Our volunteering scheme demonstrated its importance through the excellent and helpful services provided by a dedicated team of volunteers. We recognize that without their support, its aims and vision would never have been achieved. Open Arms is grateful to all members who donated throughout the year. signed by order of the Trustees Mr Muniro Djau
Open Arms Charity Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Year ended 5th April 2024. Open Arms's Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees An nual Report and the accounts in accordance with 3 pplicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requ ire5 the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resource5 of the charity for that period. In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts. Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate to presume that the charity will eontin ue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the account5 comply with the Charities Act 1993 and the Cha rity IAccou nts and Reports) Regulations 2008. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding tlie assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Open Arms Charity STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES th Year ended 5 April 2024 2023-Z024 2022-2023 General FundsE eceipts and Expenses Restricte d Funds £ P4ote5 RQStri¢ted Funds E Golleral Total Funds£ Fu15£ Voluntary income Artivities for Membership Funds 1,182 1,182 24,854 24,854 Other Total Incoming Resources 1.182 1.182 24,854 24,854 Resources expended Cost of Generating Voluntary Income Charitable activities Governance costs 1,150 1,150 23,139 23,139 Total resources expended I,0 1,150 23,139 23,139 Net incoming/outgoingl resources 32 32 1,715 1,715 Net incomingloutgoingl resources For the year 32 32 1,715 1,715 Total Funds BIF 5,653 5,653 3,938 3,938 Total Fund5 CIF 5,685 5,685 5,653 5,653
Open Arms Annual Account 2023- 2024 Income Resources 2023 - 2024 l. Voluntary income (Note 2) General Funds Total Funds 2024 Total Funds Grant Receivable 2024 2023 Lotal grant Local Restriction grant Total Activities for Membership Funds (Note 3+4 Membership Contribution 182 Donation 1,000 Total 1,182 Fee5 For Services {Note-51 Total Total Income for the Year Total Income 1,182
Open Arms Annual Account 2023-2024 Resources Explained l. Costs of generating voluntary income {Note &8) GeneTal Funds 2024 Total Fund5 2023 Total Funds 2023 Marketing & Publlclty Fundraising 2.cost of charitable activities INote-7) Project Management Tutor Fees Primary Purpose Activity Travel Expenses Equipment Hire Room Hire Refreshment Artistes Fees Translation Costs Total 1,000 3.Governors Costs {Note-8) Cleaning Salaries & Wages Premises Costs Staff Training Professional Fees Water Bi115 Renovation expense Electric Tel & Internet Depreciation Insurance Running Costs Stationery & Printing Sundry Expenses Funeral Budget Council Tax Total 150 1,150