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2024-12-31-accounts

Beka Welfare Trust

Serving Humanity with Compassion

🌿 Trustee Annual & Community Impact Report 2024

A Year of Community Care and Generosity

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Chair’s Statement

Alhamdulillah, by the Grace of Almighty Allah, Beka Welfare Trust continued to serve those in need throughout 2024.

Despite limited financial resources, our volunteers and community supporters ensured that help reached hundreds of individuals and families — through food, clothing, education, and digital inclusion.

This year, the Trust focused on community integration, support for vulnerable groups, and strengthening unity through acts of compassion. We are deeply grateful to every donor, partner, and volunteer who made our mission possible.

Community Impact Summary – 2024

Non-Financial Donations & Activities

Category Quantity
Food Distributed 720meals
Clothing Provided 423suits
Blankets/Duvets Given 22items
IT Equipment Donated 3items
Workshops Conducted 3sessions

Throughout 2024, Beka Welfare Trust continued to receive heartfelt community support through generous non-financial contributions.

Most of the food distributed during the year was kindly donated by local residents, restaurants, and takeaways across Swindon. Although the Trust funded food provisions on a few occasions, the majority of meals came freely from our compassionate local supporters who shared what they had for the sake of Allah.

Over 420 pieces or full suits of clothing, including both men’s and women’s garments, along with blankets and duvets, were donated by local people and distributed among deserving families and individuals in need — providing warmth, dignity, and relief.

Furthermore, three individuals donated IT equipment to help students continue their education, ensuring they could access their studies and online resources without interruption.

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To build confidence and digital awareness within the community, three practical workshops were organised by the Trust. These sessions focused on improving IT and language skills, helping participants learn how to use important online platforms such as the NHS app and other essential services confidently and independently .

Visual Data Overview

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Community support peaked during Ramadan, and again in October, November, and December when local restaurants, takeaways, and generous individuals contributed food and resources to support those in need.

🕌 Next Project: Establishing a Permanent Community Hub in Swindon

Despite limited resources, Beka Welfare Trust is taking a determined step forward — to purchase permanent premises in Swindon where our charitable and community activities can take place in an organised and sustainable way throughout the year.

This proposed center will, Insha’Allah, serve as a dedicated space for:

To bring this vision to life, a nationwide fundraising campaign will be launched, inviting individuals, families, and businesses to contribute towards this noble cause.

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Beka Welfare Trust

Trustee Annual Report & Financial Statement

For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Charity Registration Number: 1175707 Registered Address: 40 Ponting Street, Swindon, SN1 2BW, UK

Charity Details

Charity Name: Beka Welfare Trust Charity Registration Number: 1175707

Principal Address: 40 Ponting Street, Swindon, SN1 2BW, United Kingdom Trustees: Umar Farooq, Bilal Khan, Uzma Nigar

Trustees’ Report

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Objectives and Activities

Beka Welfare Trust is a UK registered charity that provides financial assistance, education support, food distribution, clothing, and basic welfare to individuals and families in need. The charity’s primary purpose is to relieve hardship and support vulnerable members of the community.

Achievements and Performance 2024

Financial Review

Description £
Balance brought forward(2023) 8,003.33
Donations received(2024) 1,155.00
Total Funds Available 9,158.33
Expenditure duringtheyear 2,442.69
Net funds carried forward(2025) 6,715.64

The Trust operated on a modest scale during 2024. All expenditure was directed towards charitable activities.

Administration Costs

The Trustees confirm that during 2024, Beka Welfare Trust did not incur any administration costs. All funds received were applied directly to charitable projects.

The Trust recognises that in future, small essential items such as a computer or office tools may be required to record donations and prepare reports. These would be treated as necessary support costs to enable effective delivery of charitable work, not as overhead or personal benefit.

Reserves Policy

At year end, the Trust held reserves of £6,715.64 which will be used to continue welfare activities into 2025. The Trustees aim to maintain adequate reserves to provide stability and meet ongoing commitments.

Structure, Governance and Management

Beka Welfare Trust is governed by its constitution and managed by its Trustees. The Trustees have met regularly throughout the year to monitor charitable activities and financial performance.

Independent Examiner’s Report

I report on the accounts of Beka Welfare Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024. The charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is appropriate.

My examination was carried out in accordance with the Charity Commission Directions. An examination includes reviewing the accounting records and comparing the accounts presented with those records. It also considers unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, seeking explanations from the Trustees as necessary. The procedures undertaken do not provide the assurance required in an audit, and no opinion is expressed as to whether the accounts give a 'true and fair view.'

In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that: (1) Proper accounting records have not been kept; or (2) The accounts do not accord with the records; or (3) The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

I have no concerns and have found no material misstatements in the accounts.

Signed: /s/ Waseem Bashire Name: Waseem Bashire Role/Occupation: Independent Examiner Date: 08/09/2025

Trustee Approval

This report was approved by the Trustees on 09/09/2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Signed: /s/ Umar Farooq Trustee: Umar Farooq Signature: _________

Independent Examiner’s Confirmation

I confirm that I have carried out an Independent Examination of the accounts of Beka Welfare Trust for the financial year ended 31 December 2024, in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the directions issued by the Charity Commission.

I have reviewed the charity’s bank statements, donation records, and supporting invoices/receipts for the year. Based on this review: (1) The accounts are consistent with the records maintained. (2) Proper accounting records have been kept. (3) No material concerns or misstatements have come to my attention.

Signed: /s/ Waseem Bashire Name: Waseem Bashire Role/Occupation: Independent Examiner Date: 08/09/2025