
## **Trustees’ Annual Report** 

**Period start date: 01 April 2025 Period end date: 31 March 2026** 

**Charity name: Myriad Foundation CIO** 

**Charity registration number: 1172183** 



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## **Objectives and Activities** 

||SORP<br>reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|Myriad Foundation is established in order to:<br>●Promote community cohesion and social harmony.<br>●Tackle poverty and isolation among socio-<br>economically challenged demographics of society.<br>●Enlighten society on the true beliefs and teachings of<br>Islam.<br>●Actively participate in existing projects and bring new<br>projects that encourage inclusive welfare and relief.<br>●Establish links with educational, social and political<br>establishments.|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|To deliver its purpose, Myriad Foundation<br>●Operate a soup kitchen in Manchester city centre on a<br>bi-weekly basis on Wednesday and Sundays.<br>●Operate a foodbank and food parcel delivery service<br>in Levenshulme on a bi-weekly basis.<br>●Provide educational resources and presentations to<br>aid schools in the teaching of Islam.<br>●Facilitate initiatives with local mosques to encourage<br>the local community to visit and learn about Islam.|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustees confirm that they have considered the charity<br>commission’s guidance on public benefit.|



## **Additional information (optional)** 

## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

||SORP<br>reference||
|---|---|---|
|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|Myriad Foundation is a 100% voluntary run organisation. It is<br>with the support and dedication of our volunteers that Myriad<br>Foundation is able to provide continuous weekly support to<br>those suffering from poverty and isolation due to old age in<br>Manchester. Volunteers have committed over 2000 hours of<br>time to community work in Manchester.|





## **Achievements and Performance** 

||SORP<br>reference||
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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|During the year Myriad Foundation continued its food bank<br>operation, “Feed a Friend” by delivering food parcels directly to<br>those in need. This provides greater dignity and ease to<br>vulnerable service users.<br>Myriad Foundation has continued to operate and run a soup<br>kitchen, “Soup N Smiles”, in Manchester City Centre<br>continuously throughout the year on a bi-weekly basis. The<br>soup kitchen is the Myriad Foundations biggest project, in<br>terms of volunteer numbers, relying on the vital contribution of<br>over 30 volunteers. Over 4000 vital meals were provided to<br>vulnerable people in Manchester including not only soup,<br>beverages and hot meals but also clothing and accessories.<br>Volunteers spend time building relationships with the guests to<br>provide relief from social isolation particularly in what was a<br>significantly challenging year for vulnerable communities.<br>Myriad Foundation had previously agreed the terms of a<br>community asset transfer with Manchester City Council to<br>acquire a community building in Longsight from which to<br>deliver a vast array of new projects and expand additional<br>services that are currently being provided. The trustees<br>continued the redevelopment works for the building during the<br>financial year, with significant key milestones achieved in<br>relation to the renovation of the interior and commencement of<br>final fit out.|



## **Additional information** 

|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set|Para 1.41|Myriad Foundation achieved its fundraising objective to<br>generate recurring monthly donations to meet ongoing<br>charitable costs and increase one off donations to meet future<br>building development costs.|
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## **Financial Review** 

|**Financial Review**|||
|---|---|---|
|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|Myriad Foundation has a strong balance sheet position at the<br>period end, which is sufficient to cover ongoing project<br>development costs.<br>During the year, Myriad Foundation received annual donations<br>of c.£47,641, an increase on the previous year, in order to<br>meet the additional funding requirements for future projects<br>and the building development.|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Myriad Foundation holds reserves in order to fund the future<br>development of the projects and to ensure the Charity has<br>sufficient liquid capital to meet its ongoing operational<br>expenses.<br>Myriad Foundation has completed the acquisition of a building<br>through a community asset transfer, reserves are being<br>maintained in order to fund the development of this building.|





|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£53,000|
|---|---|---|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|The Trustees do not have any uncertainties about the Charity<br>continuing as a going concern.|
|**Additional information**|||
|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Myriad Foundation’s principal source of funds is through<br>voluntary donations and sponsorship.|





## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Type of governing document|Para 1.25|Association Constitution|
|---|---|---|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Trustee appointment is considered by way of the completion<br>of an application form and an interview with the existing<br>Trustees. A majority of trustees can approve the<br>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<br>1 Slade Lane<br>Manchester<br>M13 0QJ|



## **Charity Trustees which manage the charity** 

|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5|**Trustee name**|**Office (if**<br>**any)**|**Dates acted if**<br>**not for whole**<br>**year**|**Name of person (or body)**<br>**entitled to appoint trustee (if**<br>**any)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Muhammed Alishan Mahmood||||
||Adeel Mahmood||||
||Abu Zaffar Ghulam Haydar||||
||Mohammad Imran Naseem||||
||Dominic John Ball||||






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Myriad Foundation CIO 1172183<br>Receipts and Payments Accounts CC16a<br>For the period<br>01/04/2025 To 31/03/2026<br>from<br>Section A Receipts and payments<br>Unrestricted  Restricted<br>Endowment funds Total funds Last year<br>funds funds<br>to the nearest   to the nearest<br>to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £<br>£  £<br>A1 Receipts<br>Voluntary Donations              42,641                 5,000                             -                       47,641                     41,106<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                        -                        -                                -                                -                                -<br>Sub total  (Gross income for AR)               42,641                 5,000                               -                     47,641                     41,106<br>A2 Asset and investment sales,<br>(see table).<br>                       -                         -                               -                             -<br>                        -                          -                                -                              -                                  -<br>Sub total                         -                         -                               -                               -                               -<br>Total receipts              42,641                 5,000                               -                     47,641                     41,106<br>A3 Payments<br>Cost of Charitable Activities              26,422                 4,349                             -                       30,771                     19,472<br>Cost of Generating Voluntary<br>Donations                 1,348                        -                                -                          1,348                        2,338<br>Governance Costs                1,890                       -                               -                         1,890                       1,200<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>                       -                       -                               -                               -                               -<br>Sub total              29,659                 4,349                               -                     34,008                     23,009<br>A4 Asset and investment<br>purchases, (see table)<br>Leasehold Building Improvements              49,274                         -                               -                     49,274                       7,690<br>                       -                         -                               -                             -<br>Sub total              49,274                         -                               -                     49,274                       7,690<br>Total payments              78,934                 4,349                               -                     83,283                     30,699<br>Net of receipts/(payments) -             36,292                    651                             -   -                  35,641                     10,406<br>A5 Transfers between funds                        -                       -                              -                               -                               -<br>A6 Cash funds last year end               88,298                    344                             -                       88,641                     78,235<br>Cash funds this year end              52,005                    995                             -                      53,000                     88,641<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**||
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|**Categories**<br>Signed by one or two trustees on<br>behalf of all the trustees<br>**B5 Liabilities**<br>**B3 Investment assets**<br>**Details**<br>Office Equipment<br>**B2 Other monetary assets**<br>**Details**<br>**_Total cash funds_**<br>**B4 Assets retained for the charity’s**<br>**own use**<br>(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))<br>Current Account<br>Stripe Account<br>Cash in hand<br>**B1 Cash funds**<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>Building Improvements<br>**Details**<br>Signature<br>PayPal Account||**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**51,097**<br>**-**<br>**829**<br>**78**<br>**52,005**<br>OK<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>Unrestricted Funds<br>Unrestricted Funds<br>**Fund to which**<br>**liability relates**|**Restricted funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**995**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**995**<br>OK<br>**Restricted funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**960**<br>**139,944**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Amount due**<br>**(optional)**|**Endowment funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|
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|||||**Endowment funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Current value**<br>**(optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Current value**<br>**(optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**When due**<br>**(optional)**|
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||Signature|Print Name<br>Dominic Ball FCCA||Date of approval<br>22/07/2026|



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