CHARITY NUMBER: 1165889
OPEN ARMS
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
TH
5 APRIL 2024

K ACOUNTANCY SERVICES
4a Tweedale Street
Rochdale
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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
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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£
Fu￿15£
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