UMMAH APPEAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE AND REGISTERED AS A CHARITY) ANNUAL REPORT For the year ended 30 September 2024 Directors, Report and Financial Statements COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 10985006 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1176082
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE AND REGISTERED AS A CHARITY) TABLE OF CONTENTS Company Information Dlrectors, Report 2-10 Financial Reviews 11 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Directors 12-14 Statement of Financial Activities 15 Balance Sheet 16 Financial Statements 17-19
COMPANY INFORMATION Dlrectors: MD Abdul Motin Muhammad Imran Hossain Registered Office: 62 Plumstead Common Road London SE18 3RD Barclays Bank PLC 8-9 Victory Parade Plumstead Road London SE18 6FL Bankers: Muhit & Co Chartered Certified Accountants 80A Ashfield Street Unit4 London El 2BJ Independent Examlner: Company Registration Number: 10985006 Charity Registration Number: 1176082 PAGE 01
Directors, Report (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE AND REGISTERED AS A CHARITY) The directors present their report and the financial ststements for the period ended 30 September 2024. Governing Document: Ummah Appeal is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated on 27 September 2017 and as amended by special resolution registered at Companies House on 27 November 2017. Appointment of Directors: As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the first board meeting is held after the Annual General Meeting every year. The board agree to elect directors and provisions of the co- options would considerwith special skills and experience in various fields of expertise. Directors, induction and training: New directors recruited would attend an induction program with the chief officer and the board of directors. They would be given all information including policies. their legal obligations under charity and company law, the contents of the Memorandum and Articles of Association and recent financial performance of the charity. PAGE 02
Rlsk Management: The directors have risk management strategy comprising of: a quarterly review of the risk of the charity may face the establishment of actions to mitigate those risks and implementation of those action The Aims and Objectives: The main aims and objectives of Ummah Appeal are to establish public benefit of the people in the United Kingdom and other deprived parts of the world but not exclusively for the benefit of the people in Bangladesh. Main objectives are in general, will be able to:. relieve poverty, advance education, relive sickness and to promote and protect good health, provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the objective of improving their conditions of life. development of training, employment and unemployment issues on educational issues that concern the local residents. PAGE 03
Achievements and performance: The trust has developed several projects and is offering following services: l. Wlnter Projects- Bangladesh has recently experienced severe cold in harsh winter condition where people have lost their lives due to poorly insulated shelters, inadequate clothing, and heating. To save lives UA launched an emergency winter appeal in which blankets were distributed to the most effect areas.
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Education Project- To improve and promote educaiion so that poor and needy can educate themselves and become self-sufficient, UA have distributed books and other education material along with prizes to encourage learning. Laptops and Educational projector screens provided to underprivilege areas where the children can learn about computers and technology which will help the community into integrating into modern world to get out of poverty through technical learning and gaining technical IT skills. PAGE05
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Clean Water Project- One of the projects which has done quite well in terms of raising funds is the clean water well project. UA built clean water wells in areas where there is no clean water. This prevents diseases and loss of lives. PAGE06
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Qurbani Projects- To feed the poor and needy during the sacred festive (Eid ul-Adha) where sacrificed meat is distributed so that their hunger can be relieved, and poor can participate to the rituals of their religious beliefs. PAGE 07
S. Feed the Fasting Project- Feeding people during the sacred month of Ramadan to have food and other essential when breaking their fast. Items provided to each family for the whole month of Ramadan to the most in need who cannot afford a meal to beak their fast.
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Medical Funds Projects- Every year IOOO'S of people dies due to illness or injury which can be cured PAGE 08 but because of poverty, poor and needy people don't have money for treatment. UA has successfully identified and helped the very poor with their medical expenses and hence played a role in saving lives. PAGE n9
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Zakat Projects- One of the pillars of Islam, Zakat is an obligation for all Muslims to give from their excess wealth. This must be distributed to poor and needy people which includes orphans, widows, anyone one in need of shelter, education, clothing etc. UA have helped IOOOS of poor and needy through various zakat projects. PAGE 10
Financial Review (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE AND REGisfERED AS A CHARITY) The directors present their report and the financial statements for the perlod ended 30 September 2024. Reserve Policy: The policy is to review working capitsl on a regular basis to ensure that it has sufficient funds and take necessary action if needed. Publlc Benefit statement: The directors have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Commission in exercising their power or duties Small Company Provisions: This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to Companies subject to the small Companies regime. Signed on behalf of the Board: MD ABDUL MOTIN (Director and Chairperson) Approved by the Board on 23 June 2025 PAGE 11
Independent Examiner's Report to the Directors (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) The financial ststements laid out in this report on pages 7 have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the SORP, Accounting and Reporting by Charities Commission issued in January 2015 and applicable Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011. Respective Responsibilities of the Executive Committee and the Examiner As the Charity's Trustees, and the directors of the company for the purpose of Company Law you are responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements. The Trustees consider that an Audit is not reqUId for this year (under section 144 {2) of the Charities Act 2011) and that an Independent Examiner is needed. It is our responsibility to: Examine the Financial Statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act. Follow the procedure laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)Ibl of the 2011 Act and State whether particular matters have come to our attention PAGE 12
Basis of Independent Examiners, Report The examination of the accounts was carried out in accordance with the general direction given by the Charities Commissioner. The examination includes: A review of the accounting records kept by the Charity. A comparison of the accounts presented with those records made available. It includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts. Finally obtaining explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters relating to the accounts. The examination also includes examination of any such matters of evidence relevant to the account of disclosures in the financial statements. It includes assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made in the preparation of the financial ststements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the charity's circumstsnces consistently applied and adequately disclosed. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. PAGE 13
Independent Examiners, Statement In connection with our examination no matter has come to our attention: (11 Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 140 of the Companies Act 2011; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Companies Act 2011 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities. have not been met; or {2) to which in our opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Opinion In our opinion the financial statement prepared give a true and fair view of the charity's State of affairs as of 30 September 2024 giving that the incoming resources and their application in the year then ended have been properly prepared with general direction given by the Charities Commissioner. Muhlt & Co 23 June 2025 Chartered Certified Accountants & Tax Advlsers 80A Ashfield Street. Unlt 4. London El 2BJ PAGE 14
Statement of Financial Activities Restrlcted Unrestrlcted Totsl 2024 Totsl 2023 Notes INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Incoming Resources Grants and Donations Covid 19 appeal Other Income- Bank interest 506,661 506,661 347,767 105 Total Incoming Resources 506.661 506,661 347.872 Resources Expended Direct Charitable Expenditure Governance cost 236,783 236,783 123,136 225,887 462,670 225,887 462,670 160,525 283.661 Totsl Resources Expended Net Incoming Resources for the year Funds at 30 September 2023 Funds at 30 September 2024 43,991 226,031 270,022 43,991 226,031 270,022 64,210 161,821 226,031 The notes on pages 17-19 form part of these accounts. PAGE 15
Balance Sheet Notes Total 2024 Total 2023 Flxed Assets Tangible Assets 3,799 1,700 Current assets Cash at Bank and in hand Other Debtors Prepayments 248,642 3,321 20,000 219,859 10,983 271.963 230.842 Current Liabilities Creditors- amounts falling due within one vear 15,7401 16,511) Net Current Assets 266,223 224.331 Net Assets 270,022 260,031 Capltal and Reserves Profit and loss account- Fund bld. Current year surplus/ldeficitl: Restrlcted fund Unrestricted fund Total Funds 226,031 43,991 161,821 64,210 270,022 226,031 These accounts have been prepared in accordance with special provisions relating to small companies wlthln part 15 of the Companles Act 2006. For the period ended 30 September 2024, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Art 2006 and no notice has been deposited under section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 wlth respect to accounting records and preparaon of accounts. The financial statements were approved by the Board on 23 June 2025 and signed on behalf of Ummah Appeal by: MD Abdul Motin Director Muhammad Imran Hossaln Director PAGE 16
Notes to the Statement of Financial Activities Accountin The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities. They have also been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act. .2011 and comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting by Charities, (issued on January 2015). olicies Fund accountin Unrestricted funds Consists of general funds which the trust may use for its purpose at its discretion. Restricted funds Are those where the donor has imposed restrictions on the use of the funds which are legally binding Incomlng Resources Income only recognised where there is entitlement for the period. 2 Staff Costs 2024 2023 Net Salaries PAYE and NIC 69,530 8,372 77,902 44,263 3,848 48,111 3 Debtors Trade debtors Prepayment Rent deposit Other debtors 3,321 20,000 10,983 23.321 10,983 4 Creditors Net Salaries PAYE and Nl Other creditors 4,092 439 1,980 6,511 3.340 2.400 5,740 PAGE 17
5 INCOMEIDONATION Restricted Unrestricted 2024 2023 Book 132 62 8uil(i A Mosque 4,272 7.133 COVID-19 105 Dig 8 well 378.713 232.917 Donation 69.513 40,749 Feed the fastin8 Fitra 2.473 4.540 3.148 1,561 Flood appeal 358 32 Interest money 116 Kaff8r8h 1,450 240 P8le$tine appeal 3,606 Qurbani 3,004 3,721 Rohing8 appeal Sadaqah 21 20.908 24,199 Subscription 18,142 Ummah Institute & Mosque 3,696 1.854 Winter cloths 466 Zakat 15,177 12,133 TOTAL 506.661 347,872 Bank Interest Received Totsl Income 506.661 347,872 PAGE 18
EXPENDITURE Adrnin Ex Restricted Unrestricted Total 2024 Total nses 2023 Aecountancyfees Advertising and PR 88nk ch8rges Build A Mosque Cleaning Communty project Depreciation Diga well& housing Donation Donation forQurbani & Sadaqah Donation from zakat fund Donation to Umm8h project Educational help Employers Nl Entertaining Equipmentexpensed Equipment expenses Iboxl Feed Ihe f8Sting Insurance Medical help Other legal and prof Postage Rent Repairs and maintenance Sadaqah SoftwBre Staff training & welfare Stationery and printing Subscriptions Sundry Support service Telephone an(J fax Travel and subsistence Volunteers W8ges and salaries Web hosting & maintenance Totsl Expenses 2.400 86.703 4.319 10.199 125 1,980 60,662 2.324 627 3.437 425 95,256 1.100 5.359 10.311 417 950 198,415 40 18.447 3,334 689 917 183 267 1.032 1,012 83 4,910 463 1,966 394 305 15.255 450 197 7,500 3,239 4,232 5,354 600 463 118 392 2,131 10,076 1,257 6,750 32 -5,756 180 7,855 -696 2.785 5.960 76,985 1.020 462,670 12,508 7,379 48,111 283,662 Net SufplusllDeficlt) for the year 43,991 64.210 PAGE 19