Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02/11/2019 To 01/11/2020
Charity name: Mercy Media
Charity registration number: 1176218
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purpose of the charity is to advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public, mainly but not exclusively, through the producing and broadcasting of faith inspired film and audio productions of an entertaining and teaching nature to enlighten and educate about the Islamic religion and dispel misconceptions. |
| 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 |
The main activities of the charity are the production, and broadcasting of faith inspired media (audio and visual) via platforms that are most accessible to the public e.g. internet video viewing platforms such as Youtube and also TV channels. Such production is mainly video and audio based and is founded upon the identification of and the research into topics deemed most relevant to the public at the time of production/broadcast. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have referred to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. The trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | The charity has had a successful year in the preparation and broadcast of numerous media productions via various social media platforms. Appropriate footage has been procured/licensed. The productions have provided an inclusive and nurturing educative value to members of the public of various backgrounds and beliefs. This has been substantiated by the very encouraging and positive audience engagement and feedback. Such engagement and feedback continues to play a pivotal role in the direction and methods used by the charity in order to fulfil the charity’s objectives. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity remains in a very strong position relating to future growth. No short or medium term financial risk to the charity’s continued operations has been identified. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees have agreed to maintain a liquid balance equal to at least three months of (minimum) annual expenditure (this equates currently to £9000) in order to meet operational costs in the event of a lack of new income in the form of donations or other potential revenue. The trustees assess the adequacy of this policy annually. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The charity holds in excess of the minimum £9,000 required as per its policy. |
Additional information (optional)
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Mercy Media was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 11 December 2017. |
| 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 | The Trustees consider recruitment of new Trustees as the need arises. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, existing charity trustees must pay regard to the skills and experience required for the role. Applicants would be encouraged to meet with an existing trustee in order to gain an understanding of the charity’s structure, activities and objectives, in addition to the roles and expectations of Trustees. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Mercy Media |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1176218 |
| Charity’s principal address | PO Box 77917 LONDON NW26 9QH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Saidi | ||||
| Sandra Saidi | ||||
| Yasin Saidi |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
S. Saidi | O.Saidi |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Saidi | Omar Saidi | |
Chair |
Secretary | |
| 7/1/2022 | ||
| 7/1/2022 |
Receipts and Payments Accounts
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Charity name Mercy Media
Charity number (if any) 1 1 7 6 2 1 8
For the period from (start date) 0 2 1 1 1 9 to (end date) 0 1 1 1 2 0
Section A Receipts and payments
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| Section A Receipts and payments |
Section A Receipts and payments |
Section A Receipts and payments |
Section A Receipts and payments |
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Section A Receipts and payments |
Section A Receipts and payments |
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Charitable Activities | ||||||
| Media streaming | 88,216 | |||||
| 88,216 | ||||||
| Sub total A2 Asset and investment sales, etc Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 88,216 | ||||||
| Charitable Activities | ||||||
| Marketing | 22,115 | |||||
| Computing | 6060 | |||||
| Transportation/logistical | 2806 | |||||
| Media Production | 11,122 | |||||
| Insurance | 280 | |||||
| 42,383 | ||||||
| Sub total A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 105,833 60,000 |
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March 2012: new format January 2017
CC16a
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Section B
| Details B1 Cash funds Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details B2 Other monetary assets Details B3 Investment assets Details B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Cash at Bank S. Saidi O. Saidi |
Details | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
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| Cash at Bank | 105,833 | |||
| 105,833 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
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| Signature | Date of approval | |||
| S. Saidi | ||||
| Sandra Saidi | 7/1/22 | |||
| O. Saidi | ||||
| Omar Saidi | 7/1/22 |
March 2012: new format January 2017
CC16a
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Mercy Media members of On accounts for the year 01/11/2020 Charity no 1176218 ended (if any)
- I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 01/11/2018.
Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: M. Tomaszewski Date: 13/8/2022 Name: Marcin Tomaszewski Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 26 Lulworth Avenue TW5 0TZ
October 2018
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