## **Trustees’ Annual Report** **Period start date: 01 April 2024 Period end date: 31 March 2025** **Charity name: Myriad Foundation CIO** **Charity registration number: 1172183** MYRIAD FOUNDATION CIO Irrd8pendgnt 8xamln•rfs rèport to the trustees I feport (fft Ihe acfxurrts of ￿7￿j F(yJnd81ion CIO. for the year erxjed 31sl M8rth 2025. are set out on the CC16a Ipages CCXX R1 and R21. Respectlve responslbllitl85 of trustees and examiner The chanV5 tru51ees are responsible for the prepèratrtsn of the accounts. The ch8Titls trustees cOnS￿er Ih81 an audr is rot wu1￿￿ for this y8ar under secbon 14412} of the cha￿118$ Act 2011 llhe 2011 8ct'l and that an independonl examination Is needed. 11 is my ￿spOnSIbl111Y to.. ' examlne the accounls under secl%on 145 01 the 2011 Act: . f￿lOWthe prttedures laid d¢)wn in the general Direct￿ given by th8 Charity Commissh under seclK>n 14515llb} ol the 2011 A¢L and . stale **elher partTcular matter5 have come to my attention. Basi5 of Independent examlnerfs report My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the generdl directions given by the Charily Commissron. An examlnalion inclvdes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of ihe accoun15 presented Ih Ihose records. It alsoinclijdes consideration of any unusual ilems or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you as truslees conceming any such rnallers. The procedu￿$ underiaken do not provide all Ihe evidenc8 that wrljld be reqUi￿d in an audit. and subsequenlly no opinion ss given as io whether the accounts presènt a 'tn* and fair and the ￿port is limited to those matlers sel out below. Independent examinees statements In conneclton vilh my examination, no mattel ha5 rx)me to my attenbon= ich 9Sves me ￿asOnable cause to trdieve thal in any material respect Ihe requirements: . to keep accounting records in accord8vice ￿th section 130 of Ihe 2011 Act- and . to Prepa￿ accounts vthich accord with the aecounling recor(Is and ￿pty %%ilh the acuunling requirements of the 2011 Act. have not been met,. or 121 to *knich, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding ol the acrxsunts lo be reached. Ilchard Witson-Artus IFCCAI MWA Accounting Limited Certrfied Chartered Accountants Ib 81a¢klriafS Hous• Par50nage anchester 32JA Date.. 2910112026 ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|Myriad Foundation is established in order to:
●Promote community cohesion and social harmony.
●Tackle poverty and isolation among socio-
economically challenged demographics of society.
●Enlighten society on the true beliefs and teachings of
Islam.
●Actively participate in existing projects and bring new
projects that encourage inclusive welfare and relief.
●Establish links with educational, social and political
establishments.| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|To deliver its purpose, Myriad Foundation
●Operate a soup kitchen in Manchester city centre on a
bi-weekly basis on Wednesday and Sundays.
●Operate a foodbank and food parcel delivery service
in Levenshulme on a bi-weekly basis.
●Provide educational resources and presentations to
aid schools in the teaching of Islam.
●Facilitate initiatives with local mosques to encourage
the local community to visit and learn about Islam.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustees confirm that they have considered the charity
commission’s guidance on public benefit.| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Myriad Foundation is a 100% voluntary run organisation. It is
with the support and dedication of our volunteers that Myriad
Foundation is able to provide continuous weekly support to
those suffering from poverty and isolation due to old age in
Manchester. Volunteers have committed over 2000 hours of
time to community work in Manchester.| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|During the year Myriad Foundation continued its food bank
operation, “Feed a Friend” by delivering food parcels directly to
those in need. This provides greater dignity and ease to
vulnerable service users.
Myriad Foundation has continued to operate and run a soup
kitchen, “Soup N Smiles”, in Manchester City Centre
continuously throughout the year on a bi-weekly basis. The
soup kitchen is the Myriad Foundations biggest project, in
terms of volunteer numbers, relying on the vital contribution of
over 30 volunteers. Over 4000 vital meals were provided to
vulnerable people in Manchester including not only soup,
beverages and hot meals but also clothing and accessories.
Volunteers spend time building relationships with the guests to
provide relief from social isolation particularly in what was a
significantly challenging year for vulnerable communities.
Myriad Foundation had previously agreed the terms of a
community asset transfer with Manchester City Council to
acquire a community building in Longsight from which to
deliver a vast array of new projects and expand additional
services that are currently being provided. The trustees
continued the redevelopment works for the building during the
financial year, with significant key milestones achieved in
relation to the exterior renovation.| ## **Additional information** |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|Myriad Foundation achieved its fundraising objective to
generate recurring monthly donations to meet ongoing
charitable costs and increase one off donations to meet future
building development costs.| |---|---|---| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Myriad Foundation has a strong balance sheet position at the
period end, which is sufficient to cover ongoing project
development costs.
During the year, Myriad Foundation received annual donations
of c.£41,100 in order to meet the additional funding
requirements for future projects.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Myriad Foundation holds reserves in order to fund the future
development of the projects and to ensure the Charity has
sufficient liquid capital to meet its ongoing operational
expenses.| |||Myriad Foundation has completed the acquisition of a building
through a community asset transfer, reserves are being
maintained in order to fund the development of this building.| |---|---|---| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£88,641| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|The Trustees do not have any uncertainties about the Charity
continuing as a going concern.| |**Additional information**||| |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Myriad Foundation’s principal source of funds is through
voluntary donations and sponsorship.| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Type of governing document|Para 1.25|Association Constitution| |---|---|---| |How is the charity
constituted?|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Trustee appointment is considered by way of the completion
of an application form and an interview with the existing
Trustees. A majority of trustees can approve the
appointment of a new trustee.| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: All Trustees receive an induction setting out the objectives, purpose and procedures of the Charity. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Myriad Foundation CIO| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|Myriad Foundation| |Registered charity number|1172183| |Charity’s principal address|Slade Lane Neighbourhood Centre
1 Slade Lane
Manchester
M13 0QJ| ## **Charity Trustees which manage the charity** |1
2
3
4
5|**Trustee name**|**Office (if**
**any)**|**Dates acted if**
**not for whole**
**year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**entitled to appoint trustee (if**
**any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Muhammed Alishan Mahmood|||| ||Adeel Mahmood|||| ||Abu Zaffar Ghulam Haydar|||| ||Mohammad Imran Naseem|||| ||Dominic John Ball|||| |||**Myriad Foundation CIO**|**Myriad Foundation CIO**|**Myriad Foundation CIO**|**Myriad Foundation CIO**|**Myriad Foundation CIO**|**Myriad Foundation CIO**||**1172183**|**1172183**||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||**Receipts and Payments Accounts**||||||||||**CC16a**| |||**For the period**
**from**||**01/04/2024**|||**To**||**31/03/2025**|||| ||**Section A Receipts and payments**|||||||||||| |||**Unrestricted**
**funds**||**Restricted**
**funds**||**Endowment funds**|||**Total funds**|**Total funds**||**Last year**| |||**to the nearest**
**£**|**to the nearest**|**to the nearest**
**£**||**to the nearest £**|**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**|||**to the nearest £**| ||**A1 Receipts**|||||||||||| |Voluntary Donations
**32,840**
**8,266**
Charitable Activities
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for AR)_**32,840**
**8,266**
~~== ===~~|||||~~===~~|**-**
**41,106**
**27,312**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**41,106**
**27,312**
~~===~~||||||| |**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**_Sub total_ -**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**_Total receipts_ 32,840**
**8,266**
**-**
**41,106**
**27,312**
~~SS—~~||||||||||||| ||**A3 Payments**|||||||||||| ||Cost of Charitable Activities|**10,972**||**8,500**||**-**|**-**||**19**|**19,472**||**10,846**| ||Cost of Generating Voluntary|||||||||||| ||Donations|**2,338**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**2**|**2,338**||**4,136**| ||Governance Costs|**1,200**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**1**|**1,200**||**1,265**| |||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**| |||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**| |||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**| |||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**| |||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**| |||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**| _**Sub total**_ **[ 14,509 ] 8,500 - 23,009 16,247 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)** Leasehold Building Improvements **7,690 - - 7,690 82,980 - - - -** _**Sub total**_ **[ 7,690 ] - - 7,690 82,980** ~~—~~ _**Total payments**_ ~~————~~ **[ 22,199 ] 8,500 - 30,699 99,227** _**Net of receipts/(payments)**_ **10,641 - 235 - 10,406 - 71,915 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 77,657 578 - 78,235 150,150** _**Cash funds this year end**_ **88,298 344 - 88,641 78,235** ~~———————~~ **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment funds Categories Details funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £** CC16a R1 [Page] accounts (SS) 22/12/2025 1 |**85,378**
**344**
**-**
**1,841**
**-**
**-**
**1,079**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**88,298**
**344**
**-**
OK
OK
OK
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Current Account
Stripe Account
Cash in hand
**B1 Cash funds**
PayPal Account
~~—SS=>=>~~|**85,378**
**344**
**-**
**1,841**
**-**
**-**
**1,079**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**88,298**
**344**
**-**
OK
OK
OK
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Current Account
Stripe Account
Cash in hand
**B1 Cash funds**
PayPal Account
~~—SS=>=>~~| |---|---| ||**Unrestricted**
**Restricted funds**
**Endowment funds**| ||**funds**| ||**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**Details**| |**B2 Other monetary assets**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
~~===>~~| ||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**Current value**
**(optional)**
**Details**| |**B3 Investment assets**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
~~SS~~| ||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**Current value**
**(optional)**
**Details**| |**B4 Assets retained for the charity’s**
**own use**|Unrestricted Funds
**960**
**-**
Unrestricted Funds
**100**
**-**
Unrestricted Funds
**90,670**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
Office Equipment
**B4 Assets retained for the charity’s**
Supplier Overpayment
Building Improvements
~~===>~~| ||**Fund to which**
**Amount due**
**When due**| ||**liability relates**
**(optional)**
**(optional)**
**Details**| |**B5 Liabilities**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
~~SS~~| |Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees|Date of approval
Print Name
Dominic Ball FCCA
Signature
29/01/2026
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