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NE UMMAH 20201 021" ANNUAL PEPORT THE STRUGGLE OF POVERTY.

CONTENTS PAGE

Introduction 4
Objectives, Structure, Governance and Managment 6
Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees 9
Message from the Chief Executive Oficer 10
Trustees of the Charity 11
Activities 12
Beneficiaries in 2020/2021 14
Where We Work 16
Syria 18
Gaza 20
Yemen 22
The Rohingya 24
Lebanon 26
Uganda 28
Feeding The Needy 30
Zakah 31
Orphans 32
Masajid 34
Drops of Mercy 35
Back 2 School 36
Qurbani 37
Annual Trustee Report 39
100% Donation Policy 52
Thank You Message 52
Volunteer With Us 53

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Introduction

One Ummah Charity is an award-winning, humanitarian and disaster relief aid organisation based in the UK. We currently provide and facilitate aid across 16 calamity-stricken countries worldwide. We aim to alleviate suffering, and ultimately, save the lives of our brothers and sisters across the world.

Not only do we aim to provide immediate relief to those in need; we also focus on empowerment projects that give beneficiaries the opportunity to transform theirs and their families lives for the better.

With our assistance, beneficiaries are given the skills and tools to craft a better life, away from the misery of poverty.

After eight years of life-saving work, we have expanded greatly, with the recruitment of volunteers, employment of staff, and establishing offices across

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the UK and abroad. All thanks to the blessings of the Almighty Allah.

Without the mercy of Allah first and foremost, and then the generosity of our amazing donors, we would not be in a position where we are able to benefit millions around the world every year.

May Allah reward and accept the deeds of every single person who was a part of our journey and continues to support our work.

“Whoever saves one life, it is as if he has saved all of mankind” (Qur’an 5:32)

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Objects, Structure, Governance and Management

Our legal objects

One Ummah Charity is an international humanitarian aid and development organisation.

In its previous incarnation, One Ummah Charity was established in 2013, and registered on 20th December 2013. It was governed by a constitution as an unincorporated association.

The charity was incorporated into a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (‘the new CIO’). The assets and liabilities belonging to the charity were transferred to the new CIO (effective from 2nd August 2016) and the charity formerly known as “One Ummah” was renamed “One Ummah Charity. The charity ceased to operate from 31st December 2016 and was subsequently removed from the Register of Charities (‘the Register’). Since its registration, the new CIO has been known as “One Ummah Charity” (1168565).

The Constitution defines One Ummah Charity’s objects as being:

a) The objects of the CIO are to assist in the prevention or relief of poverty anywhere around the world by providing grants, items, and services to individuals in need and or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

Trustees and organisational structure

The Board of Trustees (herein also called “Trustees” or “The Trustees”) direct and oversee One Ummah Charity in accordance with its statutory obligations and policies. Focusing on strategic planning and governance, the Board also sets out strategic priorities and objectives, with the goal of alleviating poverty and its underlying causes.

The Board of Trustees appraises the performance of the Senior Management Team (SMT) against both strategic and operational objectives through reports, meetings and other interventions as required. The Trustees also approve new policies and procedures.

When new trustees are appointed, they are given a formal induction to the work of One Ummah Charity and provided with the information they need to fulfil their roles, which includes information about the role of trustees and charity law. New trustees are nominated by members of the Board of Trustees, interviewed by a panel of three Trustees and appointed where they have the necessary skills to contribute to One Ummah Charity management and development.

Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operation of One Ummah Charity including staff management on behalf of the Trustees.

The Senior Management Team (SMT) headed by the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the implementation of the strategic and operational plan and the day-to-day management of One Ummah Charity.

d) To advance health by the provision of financial or other assistance, including medicines, hospitals, and other means, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world

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Risk management

All significant activities undertaken are subject to a risk assessment as part of the initial activity evaluation and implementation. Major risks are identified and ranked in terms of their potential impact and likelihood of occurring.

Major risks, for this purpose, are those that may have a significant effect on:

The Trustees review these risks on an ongoing basis to satisfy themselves that adequate systems and procedures are in place to manage the risks identified. Where appropriate, risks are covered by insurance.

The following framework is central to ensuring adequate risk assurance:

100% Donation Policy

One Ummah Charity operates a 100% donation policy. This means that every penny received by us is spent on the specified cause - with no deductions taken for administration, such as overheads and advertising. This does not include online transaction charges by third party payment gateways that are deducted before a donation is received by us.

For example, if we receive £30 towards a food pack, then the entire £30 donation will go towards the food pack and in ensuring it reaches the beneficiary. Our donors can be assured that One Ummah Charity exercises diligence in how funds are handled and spent in accordance with how they are donated.

One Ummah Charity raises funds for the administration costs of One Ummah Charity in the following ways:

Admin Fund: A specific fund where donations can be made directly towards the administration costs.

Gift Aid: Any gift aid claimed on donations will be used for the administration costs.

Textile Recycling: One Ummah Charity operates clothing banks where textiles are collected and sold to exporters to generate income.

Sponsors and Donations: Business sponsorships are sought for brand awareness on our website, digital and social media platforms.

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Reporting public benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have read the Commission’s Guidance on Public Benefit (including PB1, PB2, PB3). One Ummah Charity is compliant with the public benefit requirement under the Charities Act 2011. Our work only involves activities that advance our charitable objects and benefit the public. This can be seen in the many humanitarian activities highlighted in this report such as emergency aid or education support, which benefits the public by saving lives, and reducing poverty among populations in need.

Reserve Policy

One Ummah Charity has a policy that sets the level of general reserves such that it meets our operating expenses in the event of a sudden drop in income or the incurring of unexpected expenditure. This policy is regularly reviewed, assessing risks and reflecting on changes in factors such as income and also our financial obligations and commitments. Such a review was undertaken in 2021, and the current target level of reserves of six months’ of the core operational budget was deemed to be sufficient at the time. These funds are held in current and medium-term cash forms.

Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The Trustees are responsible for preparing an Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of One Ummah Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of One Ummah Charity for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of One Ummah Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of One UmmahCharity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on One Ummah Charity’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

The Trustees declare that they have read, understand and approved the report.

Signed on behalf of the trustees

Sabahat Hussain Trustee

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Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees

Assalamu’alaikum Wa-rahmatullah Peace be upon you all

It is my pleasure to introduce our annual report for 2020.

I would first like to thank all our donors. Without your donations, we would never be able to carry out the important work which has saved so many lives around the world and has helped ease the pain of those families affected.

For One Ummah Charity, it has been a huge year with Covid-19 causing heartbreak around the world. Despite the pandemic causing many issues, our team stepped up in making sure all our appeals kept going in countries like Yemen, Syria, Gaza, Uganda, Pakistan, India, Somalia and many more.

One Ummah Charity has grown rapidly which has helped us carry out campaigns such as emergency disaster appeals, food distribution programs, orphan sponsorship, water projects, lifesaving winter aid distribution, education, medical plus more. Due to our rapid growth, we’ve recruited some key new staff members to ensure our charity operations continue with efficiency.

As a board we continue to strategize to

I would like to pay tribute to our staff who have dedicated many hours to ensure One Ummah Charity activities run smoothly and have also been at the forefront in delivering vital lifesaving aid.

It was a difficult year due to restrictions. Nevertheless, our volunteers continued to fundraise and get communities involved raising huge amounts of money. I’d like to thank all of our volunteers who are the core of our communities.

maintain our 100% donation policy. We take the trust of people very seriously and guarantee that every penny we receive from you is spent supporting the cause/project you have donated to.

I thank you all for giving us the opportunity to serve humanity and may Allah accept it from us all.

Naquash Rashid Chairperson of the Board

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Message from the Chief Executive Officer

Bismillah as-salaatu wassalamu ‘ala Rasool-Allah,

All praise and thanks are to Allah, the most generous, the most merciful, in whose hands lies the success of One Ummah Charity. Through His will, we are able to support those in need around the world.

It is my pleasure to present to you the One Ummah Charity 2020/2021 annual report. During the past year, we have seen suffering and destitution around the world increase manyfold. From natural disasters, on-going conflicts and, the global Covid-19 pandemic, to name a few we at One Ummah Charity have risen to the occasion and actively responded to numerous crises across the globe. Through the course of the year, One Ummah Charity has grasped opportunities to increase its global footprint and has expanded into over 16 countries, while offering a wider variety of programmes.

Programmes have included global food aid, water and sanitation, hygiene kits, winter packs, masajid, orphan sponsorships, Zakat and much more. Beyond the multitude of programmes we offer and with the permission of Allah, we have been able to deliver aid in some of the most notoriously hard to reach areas around the world such as Yemen, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. One Ummah Charity has strived to make a concerted impact in these countries and regions which specifically which have been most affected by conflict, drought, and sudden poverty. In addition, One Ummah Charity has also increased its efforts in the African peninsula with particular emphasis on expanding its construction of water wells and mosques initiatives.

Despite the many challenges facing charities, the exponential growth One Ummah Charity has experienced this year has been nothing short of extraordinary. We have significantly increased our income and expenditure which ultimately allows us to help more beneficiaries.

To cater for this growth, the One Ummah Charity team has expanded its capacity across all departments and has brought together key individuals with decades of experience to ensure we continue to manage and sustain the rapid growth One Ummah Charity is experiencing.

Finally, as the beloved Prophet n said: “He who does not thank the people is not thankful to Allah.” [Abu Dawud]. Therefore, it is incumbent on One Ummah Charity to recognise that without the donors, sponsors, partners, those that offered kind words, advice, and valuable feedback, we would not have been able to benefit so many people around the world. One Ummah Charity is eternally indebted to you for your generosity and involvement with making One Ummah Charity what it is today and being instrumental in its growth.

We cannot supplicate enough for you as One Ummah Charity. However, we are certain that millions around the world who benefit each year from your contributions are also making sincere du’a for you. May Allah accept all our supplications. You have truly changed the lives of our brothers and sisters in all the countries we operate in.

We thank Allah for making us a vehicle to serve those in need and for the blessings He has bestowed upon us. We pray He keeps us sincere and accepts the work we do, Ameen.

Riszwan Rehman Chief Executive Officer

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Trustees of the Charity

Ambassadors

Yusuf Chambers

Yusuf is a humanitarian aid worker and da’ee and has travelled around the world with One Ummah since 2018 delivering emergency aid to thousands of people including the Rohingya in Bangladesh and the Syrians in Turkey and Lebanon.

Yusha Evans

Yusha is a famous da’ee calling people to Islam. He is one of One Ummah’s supporters and has travelled from the USA to the UK a number of times to fundraise for One Ummah’s life-saving campaigns.

AbdurRaheem McCarthy

AbdurRaheem McCarthy is a very well known da’ee and Islamic speaker. He

has toured the UK with One Ummah delivering beneficial reminders to Muslim communities and helping to support One Ummah’s fundraising activities worldwide. He has also travelled to Uganda and the Uyghers providing aid.

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Activities

Our programmes include:

Throughout the year, we delivered aid and development programmes to the following countries:

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Beneficiaries In 2020/21

Emergency Food Aid 496,955

One Ummah provided emergency food aid to 16 countries.

Water Project 396,000

Families provided with clean drinking water throughout the year.

Qurbani

110,072

Bags of meat were distributed in 16 countries.

Disaster Hit Areas 31,620

One Ummah were able to help on the ground and provide support.

Masjid Project 10,950

Thousands have benefitted from having a masjid in their area.

Emergency Winter Aid 85,610

So many families received lifesaving emergency winter aid.

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Medical Project

2,020

One Ummah provided surgery to more than 2000 medical patients.

Education

3,930

One Ummah gave access to life-changing education to thousands of children.

Zakat Distribution

37,316

Tens of thousands of needy families received Zakat stipends thanks to your religious obligation.

Hygiene Packs

16,000

Throughout the Covid-19 period , we were able to handout hygiene packs to needy families.

Orphan Sponsorship

2,400

Across 16 countries, so many orphans were gifted a brighter future through sponsorships.

Bread

685,900

Many families received free bread through the One Ummah bread project.

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Where We Work
Over 6 Million people were helped
or empowered in 16 countries
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Turkey
Syria
Lebanon
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Yemen
Palestine
Somalia India Myanmar
Mauritania
Sierra Leone
Kenya
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Uganda
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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah n said, “Let one of you protect his face from the Hellfire, even with half of a date in charity.”

Source: Musnad Aḥmad 3679 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ibn Hajar

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SYRIA 10 YEARS OF PAIN

After almost 10 years of hardship, suffering and persecution, millions of people in Syria and on the border of Syria rely solely on humanitarian aid to survive.

The One Ummah Charity team are working tirelessly on the ground to save as many lives as possible in this difficult situation.

The situation in Syria is dire. People are struggling for food, water, shelter, medication and blankets whilst the death toll is rising every single day.

One Ummah Charity have been on the ground for over 8 years both within Syria where 13.1 million people are in need of aid and at the borders where a further 3 million Syrians are residing having fled from suffering, torture and persecution.

Through the support of our generous donors we hope to continue to aid those in Syria providing ease to their many hardships insha’Allah.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

138,870 Families given food packs

180

20,000 Dates were provided to Syrians

Aqeeqah were carried out in Syria

683,400

40,000

540

People were given flour for bread

Hot meals distributed in Ramadan

Syrians were provided with a patch of land

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220,000 Beneficiaries given water

25,625 Zakat

envelopes were given out

250

13,660

Children were funded to go to school in Reyhanli.

Winter Packs were distributed

2,500

300

Bags of Qurbani meat were handed out

Orphans were sponsored in Syria

1000 Refugee families provided with Emergency aid

whole of mankind.” 5:32

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THE CONFLICT CONTINUES

exports, as well as the movement of people in and out of Gaza, and access to agricultural land and fishing waters. Gazans are unable to provide for their families and the quality of infrastructure and vital services has deteriorated.

More than 2 million people are crammed into Gaza, one of the most densely populated cities on earth. The majority live below the poverty line and rely on your donations to survive. The One Ummah Charity team are working tirelessly on the ground to save as many lives as possible in Gaza.

Despite measures taken to ease the blockade in June 2010, the humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile. While imports have increased, they are still at less than 40% of the pre-2007 levels. Exports remain tightly restricted and are limited to agricultural produce to Europe, and Gazan businesses cannot access their traditional markets in Israel and the West Bank. Access to land and sea remains highly restricted.

The Gaza blockade (through the land, air and sea) is a denial of basic human rights in contravention of international law and amounts to collective punishment. It severely restricts imports and

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Sahih Al-Bukhari

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

14,600 Families given food packs

11,200 Qurbani meat were handed out

8,315 Zakat envelopes were distributed

15,000

Winter Packs were distributed

20,000

Beneficiaries given access to water

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YEMEN ON THE BRINK OF FAMINE

The One Ummah Charity team are working tirelessly on the ground to save as many lives as possible in dozens of areas across war-torn Yemen.

Yemen remains the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and aid operation. The crisis is the result of a brutal armed conflict that escalated six years ago. It has killed and injured tens of thousands of civilians and caused immense suffering to the Yemeni people.

Without life-saving aid in the coming months, thousands of lives are at risk due to the ongoing violence and lack of access to food and medicine.

The challenge of relieving the many orphaned children, displaced families, and widows from their hardship remains monumental.

Sunan Abi Dawud

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

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24,500 21,020
Qurbani Winter Pack
meat were were handed
handed out out
70,000 78,515
Beneficiaries Families given
were provided food packs
with water
10,000 2,500
Hygiene packs Beneficiaries
were handed were given
out during the bread
pandemic
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ROHINGYA 1 MILLION REFUGEES

More than 1 million Rohingya Muslims have escaped persecution, torture, rape and killing in Myanmar. The brutal crackdown on Muslims sadly took the lives of thousands and left many with no choice but to cross the border with only the clothes on their back.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

7,250 1,200 20,000 3,000 Families given Zakat was Beneficiaries Winter Packs food packs distributed were given were handed water out

6,000 Hygiene packs were handed out during Covid-19

Sahih Al-Bukhari

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LEBANON

After the Beirut disaster, Lebanon has not been the same again. For nearly 18 months now, Lebanon has been assailed by a compounded crisis, specifically an economic and financial crisis followed by COVID-19 and lastly by the explosion at the port of Beirut in August 2020.

One Ummah Charity have been on the ground for 4 years and have been assisting the Syrian refugees alongside the Palestinian refugees there. Many UK teams have travelled to Lebanon to distribute aid to beneficiaries - Syrian, Palestinian and Lebanese.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

20,810 1,650 Families given Medical aid food packs packs were distributed 9,720 6,040 Bags of Winter packs Qurbani were handed meat were out distributed

Currently we are handing out food packs, winter packs, hot meals and sponsoring orphans in Lebanon.

One Ummah Charity has worked tirelessly for our brothers and sisters in Lebanon to provide support.

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Winter Deployment
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LEBANON WINTER PACKS ONEUMM AL REP 26201

UGANDA

The refugees currently in Uganda come from eight countries in Africa including South Sudan, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Rwanda, Eritrea, Sudan and Ethiopia.

Each of these countries has experienced a civil war in the past 30 years and most have suffered one in the past two decades. That being said, many of the individuals who experienced those trying times are still alive. When new violence occurs, many decide to leave earlier versus later because they remember the atrocities from just 20 to 30 years prior.

One Ummah Charity continued to support the people of Uganda through water wells, masjids, Zakat, Qurbani, orphan sponsorship, medical aid, and emergency food aid. Through the unwavering support of One Ummah Charity’s donors, we have provided aid to approximately 114,860 beneficiaries, Alhamdulillah.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

33,100 Families given food packs

7,500 Bags of Qurbani meat were handed out

10,000

60

Medical aid packs were handed out

Sustainable projects were available to the beneficiaries

300 6,200 Zakat Beneficiaries envelopes had access to were handed a masjid out

41,500 Benefitted from clean water

600 Orphans were sponsored

25,000 Beneficiaries benefitted from Emergency aid

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“Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” Al-Tirmidhi 589

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FEEDING THE NEEDY

Food is a basic human right that no individual should be deprived of. The sad reality is that we live in a world where many have no access to food or water. However, we can go a long way in reducing world hunger.

Every Ramadan, millions of men, women, and children around the world go hungry and are unable to fast, simply because they cannot afford to eat. One Ummah Charity organises community iftars for hundreds of thousands of people across several countries.

104,140

Iftar Packs were given in Ramadan

144,140

Beneficiaries benefitted from Hot Iftar Meals during Ramadan

446,955

Food Packs were handed out

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THE THIRD PILLAR

Zakah is 2.5% of a Muslim’s income and savings after they have taken care of their families. It is an obligation like the five daily prayers, and is not a voluntary act of worship.

“And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah.” [2:110]

During a year filled with all manner of tribulations, One Ummah Charity was on the ground distributing your Zakat to the neediest of people.

Your Zakah donations were used across 16 calamity-stricken countries to provide those who are eligible with life-saving food, monetary contributions and emergency aid.

For many thousands of destitute families in need, your Zakah contributions have been the answer

37,316

Zakah envelopes was distributed to families in 16 countries

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THEY’RE OUR CHILDREN

With your generous support, One Ummah Charity are looking after orphans across the world in Syria, Yemen, Uganda and another 10 calamity-stricken countries where children have been left with no hope.

The Prophet Muhammad n said “I and the one who looks after an orphan will be together like this in paradise” , and he held his two fingers together. Sahih Al-Bukhari

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Orphans need a safe place to grow. Caring for the children and cherishing them with the basics like clean clothes, food, shelter and education. These factors increase the likelihood of them becoming a positive member of their community and enables them choose a positive career path.

One Ummah Charity is taking that extra step by:

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10,950 Beneficiaries had access to a masjid in their area.

The Messenger of Allah n said, “Whoever builds a

One Ummah Charity have been working tirelessly to complete masajid in areas of countries where our brothers and sisters in Islam have nowhere to pray.

Paradise.” Bukhari

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396,000 People benefitted from One Ummah’s water projects

Millions of people lack access to clean water and thousands of children die every year from water-related diseases. The impact of water scarcity is catastrophic for many communities and families. Children are forced to leave school as parents struggle to earn a living. Many women have to travel miles to collect water for their families.

on her behalf?” The Prophet n, said, “Yes.” I said, “Which charity is best?” The Prophet n said, “A drink of water.”

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GIVE CHILDREN A BETTER FUTURE

Parents are the backbone of many families, and the ones children turn to throughout their life. What about the millions of children around the world without parents and the 124 million who can’t afford an adequate education?

The Prophet Muhammad n said: “The best gift a father can provide for their child is an education.” (Tirmidhi)

One Ummah Charity have been working in 16 crisis-hit Muslim countries including Pakistan, Somalia and Gaza and with the people of Syria to provide them with food, medicine, water and most importantly, education.

These beloved children are the future, without an education, they will have a bleak future ahead of them.

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One Ummah Charity carried out Qurbani in 16 countries this year, Alhamdulillah.

The Prophet n said: “Whoever offers a sacrifice after (Eid) prayer, has completed his rituals (of Qurbani) and has succeeded in following the ways of the Muslims.” Sahih Al-Bukhari

110,072

Beneficiaries were provided with Qurbani meat thanks to our amazing donors

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They ask you, [O Muḥammad], what they should spend. Say, “Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it.” (Qur’an 2:215)

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Annual trustee report for year ended 31st March 2021

Registered Charity Name One Ummah Charity

Charity Registered Number 1168565

Trustees

Mr Sabahat Hussain Mr Wajid Malik Mr Atif Nazir Mr Naquash Rashid Mr Saqib Jameel Sattar

Chief Executive Officer Mr Riszwan Rehman

Registered Office 202 Victoria Road Road Middlesbrough TS1 3HR

Independent Auditors

Lyons & Co Ltd 23 Yarm Road Stockton on Tees TS18 3NJ

Bankers

Barclays Bank PLC Unit 1 Centre Mall Middlesbrough TS1 2NR

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Independent Auditors’ Report To The Trustees For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

We have audited the financial statements of One Ummah Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021 on ‘pages 42 to 49. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice applicable to Smaller Entities).

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and forno other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and auditors

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees Responsibilities set out on page 6, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. They are also responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board’s Ethical Standards for Auditors.

Scope of the audit of the financial statements

An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the charity’s circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the trustees; and the overall presentation of the financial statements. In addition we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Trustees Report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.

Opinion on financial statements

In our opinion the financial statements:

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Opinion on other matter prescribed by the Charities Act 2011

In our opinion the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

STOCKTON-ON-TEES

16th December 2021

John Lyons, Bsc ACA Senior Statutory Auditor. On behalf of Lyons & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants

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Statement Of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

Notes
Incoming resources
Voluntary income
3
Other income
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Charitable Activities
3
Governance Costs
Total resources expended
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Restricted
Funds
£
9,809,991
-
9,809,991
8,605,662
-
8,605,662
1,204,329
1,540,477
2,744,806		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,921,474
15,119
1,936,593
1,514,441
7,450
1,521,891
414,702
123,011
537,713		 Total Funds
31/03/2020
£
11,731,465
15,119
11,746,584
10,120,103
7,450
10,127,553
1,619,031
1,663,488
3,282,519		 Total Funds
31/03/2021
£
5,491,729
4,027
5,495,756
5,168,836
5,625
5,174,461
321,295
1,342,193
1,663,488

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Balance Sheet At 31 March 2021

31/03/2021 31/03/2020
Notes £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 7 7,822 10,432
Intangible assets 8 20,239 23,810
28,061 34,242
Current assets
Debtors 9 162,207 109,645
Cash and bank 3,687,039 1,616,800
3,877,307 1,760,687
Creditors:amounts falling
due within one year 10 (594,788) (97,199)
Net assets 3,282,519 1,663,488
Funds
Restricted 3 2,744,806 1,540,477
Unrestricted 3 537,713 123,011
Total funds 3,282,519 1,663,488

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 16 December 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr S Hussain Trustee Charity No 1168565

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Cash Flow Statement For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

Note 31/03/2021 31/03/2020
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash generated from operations 1 2,070,239 297,015
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets - (3,466)
Purchase of intangible fixed assets - (25,000)
Net cash movement in year 2,070,239 268,549
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period 2,070,239 268,549
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
reporting period 1,616,800 1,348,251
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period 3,687,039 1,616,800
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
1 Reconciliation of Net Income/(Expenditure) to Net Cash Flow 31/03/2021 31/03/2020
From Operating Activities £ £
Net income for the reporting period
(as per the statement of financial activities) 1,619,031 321,295
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 6,181 3,690
Increase in debtors (52,562) (88,990)
Increase in creditors 497,589 61,020
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,070,239 297,015

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Notes To The Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘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 2015)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘ The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Turnover

Turnover represents all income to the charity, the majority of which is donations but also from the sale of works.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Gift aid

Gift aid is recognised in the accounts when it is received by the charity.

Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life: Motor vehicles 25% p.a on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings 25% p.a on reducing balance

Intangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life: Lease premium Over 7 years on straight line basis

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can be only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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Notes To The Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

CONTINUED

2 Voluntary income donations 31/03/2021 31/03/2020
Programmes £ £
Orphans 672,076 444,220
Global children’s fund 375 -
Global Orphan Fund 213,489 250,072
Emergency Aid 38,150 975
Global Food Aid 3,345,312 1,388,756
Masjid 251,894 252,031
Qurbani 229,078 195,645
Education 63,842 19,342
Medical 5,402 2,802
Sadaqah 709,004 418,073
Water 535,815 146,242
Winter Appeal 1,132,108 496,825
Zakat 824,624 476,028
Location based programmes
Syria 279,633 258,986
Gaza/Palestine 102,142 17,373
Pakistan 6,501 -
Rohingya 46,565 69,176
Indonesia 436 1,591
Yemen 1,353,323 206,155
Africa 222 6,582
9,809,991 4,650,874

Unrestricted funds include Gift Aid of £570,050 (31/03/20 - £288,914).

Unrestricted funds 31/03/2021 31/03/2020
£ £
Gif Aid 570,050 288,914
Admin income 1,351,424 551,941
1,921,474 840,855

The Gift Aid and Admin Income covers all administrative overheads of the charity.

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Notes To The Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

3 Movements in funds

3 Movements in funds
At Incoming Funds Resources At
01/04/2020 resources Transfer expended 31/03/2021
Restricted funds £ £ £ £ £
For grants
Syria 33,966 279,633 184,410 129,189
Gaza/Palestine 35,810 102,142 85,089 52,863
Pakistan 14,400 6,501 - 20,901
Rohingya 57,996 46,565 51,399 53,162
Orphans 427,221 672,076 667,378 431,919
Global children’s fund - 375 - 375
Africa 6,701 222 6,913 10
Indonesia 94 436 - 530
Yemen 79,710 1,353,323 808,557 624,476
Global Orphan Fund 281,365 213,489 67,794 427,060
Emergency Aid 1,368 38,150 - 39,518
Global Food Aid 109,569 3,345,312 (67,350) 3,385,397 2,134
Masjid 181,556 251,894 299,268 134,182
Qurbani 54 229,078 67,350 296,482 -
Education 11,460 63,842 48,545 26,757
Medical 3,730 5,402 - 9,132
Sadaqah 14,681 709,004 362,116 361,569
Water 63,803 535,815 562,245 37,373
Winter appeal 98,013 1,132,108 881,270 348,851
Zakat 118,980 824,624 898,799 44,805
Total restricted funds 1,540,477 9,809,991 - 8,605,662 2,744,806
Unrestricted funds
Gif aid sponsorship
and admin income 123,011 1,936,593 - 1,521,891 537,713
TOTAL 1,663,488 11,746,584 - 10,127,553 3,282,519
4 Net Incoming/(Outgoing) resources
Net resources are
stated afer charging 31/03/2021 31/03/2020
£ £
Depreciation 6,181 3,690

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Notes To The Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

5 Trustees’ Remuneration and Benefits

There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Motor Fixtures and Total
6 Tangible Fixed Assets Vehicles Fittings Tangible
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2020 6,919 8,884 15,803
At 31 March 2021 6,919 8,884 15,803
Depreciation
At 1 April 2020 3,243 2128 5,371
Charge for the year 919 1,691 2,610
At 31 March 2021 4,162 3,819 7,981
Net book value
At 31 March 2021 2,757 5,065 7,822
At 31 March 2020 3,676 6,756 10,432

Additions to fixed assets were funded from unrestricted funds. During the year fixed assets valued at £Nil (2020 - £2,100) were donated to the Charity which have not been included above.

Lease Total
7 Intangible Fixed Assets Premium Intangible
£ £
Cost
At 1 April 2020 25,000 25,000
At 31 March 2021 25,000 25,000
Depreciation
At 1 April 2020 1,190 1,190
Charge for the year 3,571 3,571
At 31 March 2021 4,761 4,761
Net book value
At 31 March 2021 20,239 20,239
At 31 March 2020 23,810 23,810

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Notes To The Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

8 Debtors:amounts falling due 31/03/2021 31/03/2020
within one year £ £
Donations receivable 124,390 80,590
Prepayments 37,817 29,055
162,207 109,645
9 Creditors:amounts falling due 31/03/2021 31/03/2020
within one year £ £
Trade creditors 575,696 74,443
Social security and other taxes 13,680 -
Accruals 5,412 5,256
Other loans - 17,500
594,788 97,199
10 Operating lease commitments 31/03/2021 31/03/2020
£ £
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable
operating leases fall due as follows:
Fall due afer five years 35,400 35,400

11 Related party transactions

During the year expenses amounting to £164 (2020 - £5,508) were claimed by trustees in respect of costs incurred on behalf of the Charity.

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Detailed Statement Of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

31/03/2021 31/03/2020
£ £ £ £
Incoming Resources
Voluntary income
Donations - restricted 9,809,991 4,650,874
Gif aid - unrestricted 570,050 288,914
Admin income unrestricted 1,351,424 541,941
11,731,465 5,481,729
Other income
Furlough income support 15,119 4,027
11,746,584 5,485,756
Resources Expended
Donations to Charitable activities - Restricted funds
Syria 184,410 225,020
Gaza/Palestine 85,089 -
Rohingya 51,399 112,729
Orphans 667,378 395,400
Africa 6,913 10,000
Indonesia - 2,041
Yemen 808,557 136,911
Global Orphan Fund 67,794 135,166
Global Food Aid 3,385,397 1,431,069
Masjid 299,268 106,305
Qurbani 296,482 195,591
Education 48,545 10,228
Sadaqah 362,116 576,633
Water 562,245 125,751
Winter Appeal 881,270 398,812
Zakat 898,799 8,605,662 416,242 4,277,898
31/03/2021 31/03/2020
£ £ £ £
Administrative Costs
Travel and accommodation 7,587 18,540
Food projects 85,000 259,760
Other costs (page 51) 1,415,673 608,948
Depreciation 6,181 1,514,441 3,690 890,938
Governance costs
Audit 3,810 3,700
Accountancy 3,640 1,925
Total resources expended 10,127,553 5,174,461
Net income 1,619,031 311,295

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Notes To The Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2021

Other costs
31/03/2021 31/03/2020
£ £
Rent and rates 35,932 15,786
Printing, postage and stationery 5,143 14,284
Events 22,364 113,040
Merchandise and marketing 805,939 233,639
Project fees 120,055 29,837
Wages 128,280 42,997
Pension costs 774 -
Computer and website costs 18,414 6,104
Heating and lighting 1,642 -
Expenses 18,551 17,264
Bank charges 21,381 9,696
Card transaction fees 227,735 104,064
Repairs and renewals 1,357 -
Consultancy fees 4,540 -
Telephone 838 434
Insurance 859 -
Sundry expenses 1,869 21,803
1,415,673 608,948

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100% Donation Policy

One Ummah Charity operates a strict 100% donation policy meaning all of your funds will be used to help the needy.

We take the trusts of people very seriously and guarantee that every penny we receive from you is spent supporting the cause or project you have donated to. Meaning, if you donated for a water well, your money will only be spent on the delivery, construction, labour, contractors and materials required to build that well. Not a single penny will go towards administration, marketing or generating further funds, Alhamdulillah.

Jazakum Allah Khayr & Thank You

Alhamdulillah, it has been

an amazing eight years since One Ummah Chaity was established. We cannot thank you all enough - the donors, volunteers, staff and businesses who have helped us on our journey that has led us to where we are today. May Allah f reward you all immensely.

Without your support, fundraising, help and advice, we wouldn’t have been able to make the difference across the world that we have made. With your backing, we will continue to strive and reach more people, expanding our operations across the globe insha Allah. Barak Allah Feekum.

United Against Poverty

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Volunteering With One Ummah Charity

Here at One Ummah Charity, we are always looking for special individuals who are passionate about helping those around the world who are less fortunate. We owe our successes to our amazing volunteers who have been so active throughout the years in helping to raise millions of pounds for worldwide projects that have saved countless lives.

Our volunteers have been active in cake baking campaigns, homeless soup kitchens, charity challenges, organising and running inspiring talks and lectures, bazaars, charity fun days, eids in the park and many more activities.

If you would like to get involved with One Ummah Charity and sacrifice your time and effort for the sake of Allah f to help the needy people around the world.

Contact us on

volunteering@oneummah.org.uk

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