Charity Registration No. 1176695
UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
ANSARI & CO
Charity Accountants & Consultants
BIRMINGHAM
B28 8JG
UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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| Pages | |
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| Legal and Administrative Information | 2 |
| Trustees’ Report | 3 - 7 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 8 - 9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
| Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 12 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 13 - 21 |
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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| Trustees | Yasar Mohammed | |
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| Toyaba Ali | ||
| Farid Ahmed | ||
| Aamir Patel | (appointed on: 05/01/2024) | |
| Ali Shan | (appointed on: 26/08/2024) | |
| Faisal Shoukat | (resigned on: 05/01/2024) | |
| Principal Address | 3 Thrum Hall Close | |
| Halifax | ||
| HX1 4JS | ||
| Charity Number | 1176695 | |
| Independent Examiner | Mohammad Ansari | |
| Ansari & Co | ||
| Charity Accountants and Consultants | ||
| Kings Court, 17 School | Road | |
| Birmingham | ||
| B28 8JG | ||
| Bankers | Barclays Bank Plc | |
| Leicester | ||
| LE87 2BB |
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2024. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 01 January 2019).
Structure, governance and management
Governing document/Constitution
Unique Children’s Charity (working name ‘UC3’), is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). The charity was established by Constitution and registered with the Charity Commission on 17 January 2018, under number 1176695.
Tax status
The charity is registered as a CIO and is therefore exempt from corporation tax and income tax.
Recruitment and training of trustees
The Board of Trustees currently consists of five members who were recruited due to their commitment and expertise. Role descriptions, where applicable, are issued to each Trustee and a full induction is given setting out the obligations of a Trustee. The list of current Trustees can be found on page 2 of this document.
Organisational structure
The Charity is principally based in Halifax, UK but works with organisations across the United Kingdom and abroad. The Trustees are responsible for the governance of the Charity, and the day-to-day management is performed by the Trustees and a volunteer run management committee.
Volunteers
The charity is being run through the kind help of at least eight committed volunteers making up the equivalent time of two full time employees. The Trustees would like to thank all the volunteers without whom the Charity would not be able to run.
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Keys risks and uncertainties
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the Charity faces on a regular basis, in particular those relating to its operations and finances. They are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the charity’s exposure to the major risks. The risk management strategy comprises:
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A regular review of the risks which the Charity may face;
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The adequacy of current systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the strategy;
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The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential risk on the Charity should any of those risks materialise.
The strategy will be reviewed regularly by the Trustees.
Aims, objectives and activities
Aims, objectives and intended impacts
Objects:
The advancement of education and the relief of need, of socially and economically disadvantaged and sick children and young people in such parts of the world as the trustees shall from time to time determine.
In particular but not exclusively by providing: grants, items and services, to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to assist them.
Public benefit statement
The section of this report above entitled ‘Aims, objectives and activities’ sets out the aims and priorities of the Charity. The Trustees have considered this matter, in conjunction with the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, and have concluded:
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That the aims of the Charity continue to be charitable;
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That the aims and work done give identifiable benefits to the charitable sector and both indirectly and directly to individuals in need;
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That the benefits are for the public, are not unreasonably restricted in any way and certainly not by ability to pay
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That there is no detriment or harm arising from the aims or activities.
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Review of achievements and performance for the year
UC3 has been dedicated to providing aid and support to those in need through various humanitarian projects. Over the past year, we have carried out multiple campaigns, focusing on emergency relief, long-term support, and seasonal giving. Below is a summary of our key initiatives:
We successfully carried out our Qurbani initiative in June 2023, distributing fresh meat to underprivileged families, ensuring they had nutritious meals during the blessed occasion. In July, volunteers took to the streets to raise funds and awareness for those suffering in Palestine and Syria. The donations collected helped provide food, medical aid, and essential supplies.
Following the devastating earthquake in Morocco in September, we mobilized quickly to provide emergency relief, including food, shelter, and medical assistance to affected communities. With escalating violence and humanitarian needs in Palestine, we launched an emergency appeal in October to provide urgent medical care, food parcels, and hygiene kits to displaced families. Our support for Palestine continued through November and December, ensuring a steady supply of food, water, and essential medical aid during an ongoing crisis.
In January 2024, our team was on the ground in Gaza and Morocco, distributing aid directly to those in need, assessing long-term support requirements, and assisting displaced families. One year after the devastating Syria earthquake, we provided continued support for affected families in February, alongside ongoing relief efforts in Gaza.
During Ramadan in March, we deployed teams to Syria, ensuring that families had access to food packs, iftar meals, and essential provisions for a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan. Another deployment in Palestine in April focused on distributing food, medical supplies, and hygiene kits to vulnerable families in conflict-affected regions.
A large-scale container appeal was launched in May to send gym equipment for our upcoming Sports Hub in Syria. In June 2024, we continued our annual Qurbani project, providing fresh meat to families in need, ensuring that they could celebrate Eid with dignity and nourishment.
Through these campaigns, we have been able to reach thousands of individuals and families in dire need. We extend our gratitude to our donors, volunteers, and partners who have made these efforts possible. As we move forward, we remain committed to alleviating suffering and bringing hope to those in need.
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Review of achievements and performance for the year (continued)
Fundraising campaigns in 2023-2024:-
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June 2023 - Qurbani
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July 2023 - Street Collections Palestine / Syria
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September 2023 - Morocco Earthquake
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October 2023 - Palestine Emergency Appeal
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November 2023 - Palestine
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December 2023 - Palestine
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January 2024 - Gaza / Morocco Deployment
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February 2024 - Gaza / Syria 1 Year Earthquake
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March 2024 - Ramadan Syria Deployment
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April 2024 - Palestine Deployment
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May 2024 - Container Appeal Syria
Financial review
The principal source of funding for the Charity is from individual donors. Voluntary donations received in the period amounted to £480,290 (2022-23: £598,980). This sustained high income figure in recent years is due to a continued emphasis on campaigning for new projects on social media and through volunteer networks. Charitable expenditure in the period came to £387,856 (2022-23: £499,565). Non-charitable costs are kept under tight control, monitored regularly and currently paid for by Trustees.
Reserves Policy
The Charity holds unrestricted funds which have been provided to the charity via donations and charitable activities. Under the terms of the donations, the charity must retain the assets in perpetuity and can only use the income to support its charitable activities.
The unrestricted funds represent income earned but not yet utilised in supporting charitable activities. At 31 May 2024, the charity held unrestricted and undesignated reserves of £272,534 (2023: £122,640). Restricted funds at the end of the period came to £24,020 (2023: £81,480).
Going Concern
The Charity reported a cash inflow for the period of £92,434 (2023: Inflow of £99,415) and expects to make an inflow in the coming year. After making further appropriate enquiries and gaining assurances over income levels, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Future plans
Our aim is to open our fourth school with the Turkish Government as well as supporting families in the refugee camps, launch our Sports Hub and hope to establish a Hifz programme on the sacred grounds of Masjid al Aqsa. We also aim to continue supporting current initiatives, build upon our clean water projects and establish more extracurricular activities and sports clubs for our local community.
Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities
The Trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and the incoming resources and application of resources, including the net income and expenditure for the year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and all other applicable law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Accounts preparation
The Trustees confirm that the accounts comply with current statutory requirements, and with those of the governing instrument.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 24 February 2025 and signed on their behalf, by:
Yasar Mohammed Trustee
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Unique Children’s Charity
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2024 which are set out on pages 10 to 21.
This report is made solely to the charity’s Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 and the regulations made under section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the company is not subject to audit under charity or company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the financial statements under section 145 of the Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeks explanations from the Trustees, concerning any such matters. 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 financial statements.
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Independent Examiner’s Statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:-
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Act; and
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to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with accounting requirements of the Act 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 my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Signed on 24 February 2025:
Mohammad Ansari
Ansari & Co
Charity Accountants & Consultants Kings Court, 17 School Road Birmingham, B28 8JG
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | Funds | Funds | 2023 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||||||
| Donations and legacies | 2,3 | 326,713 | 153,577 | 480,290 | 150,615 | 448,365 | 598,980 |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | _ | ||
| Total income | 326,713 | 153,577 | 480,290 | 150,615 | 448,365 | 598,980 | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | _ | ||
| Expenditure on: | |||||||
| Charitable activities | 4,5 | 540 |
387,316 | 387,856 | - | 499,565 | 499,565 |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | _ | ||
| Total expenditure | 540 | 387,316 | 387,856 | - | 499,565 | 499,565 | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | _ | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) | |||||||
| before transfer | 326,173 | (233,739) | 92,434 | 150,615 | (51,200) | 99,415 | |
| Transfers between funds | (176,279) | 176,279 | - | (87,230) | 87,230 | - | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | _ | ||
| Net movement in funds | 149,894 | (57,460) | 92,434 | 63,385 | 36,030 | 99,415 | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 122,640 | 81,480 | 204,120 | 59,255 | 45,450 | 104,705 | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | _ | ||
| Total funds carried forward | 272,534 | 24,020 | 296,554 | 112,640 | 81,480 | 204,120 | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | _ |
The notes on pages 13 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MAY 2024
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| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
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| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 8 | 7,310 | 7,310 | ||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash at bank and in-hand | 13 | 289,244 | 196,810 | ||
| __ | __ | ||||
| 289,244 | 196,810 | ||||
| Net current assets | 289,244 | 196,810 | |||
| __ | __ | ||||
| Net assets | 296,554 | 204,120 | |||
| __ | __ | ||||
| Funds | |||||
| Unrestricted funds: General reserve | 10 | 272,534 | 122,640 | ||
| Restricted funds | 10 | 24,020 | 81,480 | ||
| __ | __ | ||||
| 296,554 | 204,120 | ||||
| __ | __ |
The notes on pages 13 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 24 February 2025 & signed on their behalf, by:
Yasar Mohammed Trustee
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
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| Note | 2024 | 2023 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 12 | 92,434 | 99,415 |
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| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
| Purchase of fixed assets | 8 | - | - |
| __ | __ | ||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | - | - | |
| __ | __ | ||
| Increase / (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents | |||
| in the reporting period | 92,434 | 99,415 | |
| __ | __ | ||
| Cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of | |||
| the reporting period | 196,810 | 97,395 | |
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| Cash & cash equivalents at the end of the | |||
| reporting period | 13 | 289,244 | 196,810 |
| __ | __ |
The notes on pages 13 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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1. Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
a) Incoming resources
Income includes the total funds received during the period and comprises donations collected directly or by volunteers and income from fundraising events. Income is recognised in the period in which the charity is entitled to receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Income tax reclaimable under the Gift Aid Scheme is recognised on an accruals basis once income is considered probable.
Donors are given the option to restrict their donation when it is made. Any Gift Aid claimed on restricted donations is classed as unrestricted income.
b) Resources expended and basis of allocation
Expenditure is included when incurred and has been shown in the Statement of Financial Activities inclusive of non-recoverable Value Added Tax.
Expenditure on operational programmes is recognised in the period in which it is incurred.
Currently all costs are directly attributable to specific activities, but where required, certain shared costs will be apportioned to general funds and activities in furtherance of the objects of the Charity.
c ) Funds accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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c ) Funds accounting (cont.)
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.
d) Tangible Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated per the following rates:
Land - Not depreciated
Tangible assets bought for less than £1,000 are not capitalised.
e) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount. Prepayments are valued at the amount paid in advance net of any trade discounts.
f) Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
g) Financial instruments
The charity only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable.
h) Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In preparing the Financial Statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions which affect reported income, expenses, assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Use of available information and application of judgement are inherent in the formation of estimates, together with expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results in the future could differ from such estimates.
The directors consider that there are no significant areas of key judgement or estimation uncertainty.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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2. Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Voluntary donations | 326,713 | 153,577 | 480,290 | 598,980 |
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| 326,713 | 153,577 | 480,290 | 598,980 | |
| ___ | ___ | ___ | ___ | |
| 3. Analysis of voluntary donations income | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Pakistan | - | - | - | 21,452 |
| The Gambia | - | 6,851 | 6,851 | 810 |
| Palestine | - | 63,968 | 63,968 | 13,840 |
| Turkey/Syria | - | 12,730 | 12,730 | 321,700 |
| Morocco | - | 7,806 | 7,806 | - |
| Qurbani | - | 3,380 | 3,380 | 3,085 |
| Safe water* | - | 5,550 | 5,550 | 12,460 |
| Orphans* | - | 500 | 500 | 2,729 |
| Zakat funds* | - | 52,792 | 52,792 | 72,288 |
| Sadaqah funds | 326,713 | - | 326,713 | 150,616 |
| ___ | ___ | ___ | ___ | |
| 326,713 | 153,577 | 480,290 | 598,980 | |
| ___ | ___ | ___ | ___ |
* Any activity funds which were donated specifically to a country are included in the country specific figures
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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| 4. Charitable expenditure | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Grants distributed | 540 | 387,316 | 387,856 | 499,565 |
| ___ | ___ | ___ | ___ | |
| 540 | 387,316 | 387,856 | 499,565 | |
| ___ | ___ | ___ | ___ | |
| 5. Analysis of charitable expenditure | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Pakistan | - | 8,000 | 8,000 | 93,110 |
| The Gambia | - | 101,200 | 101,200 | 2,100 |
| Palestine | - | 168,442 | 168,442 | 9,000 |
| Turkey/Syria | - | 83,755 | 83,755 | 337,705 |
| Morocco | - | 23,200 | 23,200 | - |
| Qurbani | - | 2,719 | 2,719 | 3,850 |
| Safe water projects* | - | - | - | 1,300 |
| Orphans projects* | - | - | - | 52,250 |
| Zakat distribution* | - | - | - | 250 |
| Sadaqah funds |
540 | - | 540 | - |
| ___ | ___ | ___ | ___ | |
| 540 | 387,316 | 387,856 | 499,565 | |
| ___ | ___ | ___ | ___ |
* Any activity funds which were donated specifically to a country are included in the country specific figures
6. Staff & trustees costs
There were no employees in the period (2023: Nil).
During the period £NIL of expenses were incurred for the reimbursement of Trustees’ expenses (2023: £Nil). The Trustees received no other remuneration for this period or the prior period.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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7. Volunteers
The charity is being run through the kind help of many committed volunteers. The Trustees would like to thank all the volunteers without whom the Charity would not be able to run. A note must be made of the hard work of those Trustees and volunteers who have been personally involved in carrying out distribution of aid in all parts of the world. They spent their own time overseas, paying for their own travel and accommodation and all associated costs, in ensuring that the aid reached places where it was needed. The charity is indebted to the service they have provided.
8. Fixed assets
| 8. Fixed assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Land* | Total | |
| £ | £ | |
| Cost | ||
| At 31 May 2023 |
7,310 |
7,310 |
| Additions | - | - |
| ___ | __ | |
| At 31 May 2024 | 7,310 | 7,310 |
| ___ | __ | |
| Depreciation | ||
| At 31 May 2023 | - | - |
| Charge for the period | - | - |
| ___ | __ | |
| At 31 May 2024 | - | - |
| ___ | __ | |
| Net book value | ||
| At 31 May 2024 | 7,310 | 7,310 |
| ___ | __ | |
| At 31 May 2023 | 7,310 | 7,310 |
| ___ | __ |
* Land was purchased in January 2021 in the charity’s name in The Gambia, in order to build an orphanage in the near future. The land value is based on the purchase price and not depreciated. Building work on the land began in late 2023.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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9. Analysis of net assets between funds
| (a) Current year |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Fund balances at 31 May 2024 are represented by: | |||
| Fixed assets |
- | 7,310 | 7,310 |
| Net current assets |
272,534 | 16,710 | 289,244 |
| __ | __ | ___ | |
| Total funds |
272,534 | 24,020 | 296,554 |
| __ | __ | ___ | |
| (b) Prior year |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Fund balances at 31 May 2023 are represented by: | |||
| Fixed assets |
- | 7,310 | 7,310 |
| Net current assets |
122,640 | 74,170 | 196,810 |
| __ | __ | ___ | |
| Total funds |
122,640 | 81,480 | 204,120 |
| __ | __ | ___ |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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10. Statement of funds
| 2023-24 (Current year): | Brought | Incoming | Resources | Fund | Carried |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| forward | resources | expended | transfers | forward | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| (a) Restricted funds | |||||
| Zakat – General* | - | 52,792 | - | (52,792) | - |
| Orphans – General* | - | 500 | - | (500) | - |
| Safe Water – General* | 11,160 | 5,550 | - | - | 16,710 |
| Qurbani – General |
- | 3,380 | (2,719) | (661) | - |
| Pakistan | - | - | (8,000) | 8,000 | - |
| Palestine | 4,840 | 63,968 | (168,442) | 99,634 | - |
| Turkey/Syria | 21,320 | 12,730 | (83,755) | 49,705 | - |
| Morocco | - | 7,806 | (23,200) | 15,394 | - |
| The Gambia | 6,340 | 6,851 | (70,690) | 57,499 | - |
| Gambia Orphanage | 30,510 | - | (30,510) | - | - |
| Gambia Orphanage Land | 7,310 | - | - | - | 7,310 |
| __ | __ | ___ | ___ | ___ | |
| Total restricted funds | 81,480 | 153,577 | (387,316) | 176,279 | 24,020 |
| __ | __ | ___ | ___ | ___ |
* Any activity funds which were donated specifically to a country are included in the country specific figures
| 2023-24 (Current year): (b) Unrestricted funds General reserve Total funds |
Brought Incoming forward resources £ £ 122,640 326,713 _ _ 204,120 480,290 **_ _ ** |
Resources expended £ (540) ___ (387,856) **___ ** |
Fund transfers £ (176,279) ___ - ___ |
Carried forward £ 272,534 ___ 296,554 ___ |
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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10. Statement of funds (continued)
| 2022-23 (Prior year): | Brought | Incoming | Resources | Fund | Carried |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| forward | resources | expended | transfers | forward | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| (a) Restricted funds | |||||
| Zakat – General* | - | 70,058 | (47,540) | (22,518) | - |
| Orphans – General* | - | 1,655 | (1,655) | - | - |
| Food Aid – General* | - | 3,305 | (3,305) | - | - |
| Safe Water – General* | - | 12,460 | (1,300) | - | 11,160 |
| Qurbani – General* |
- | 3,085 | (3,850) | 765 | - |
| Pakistan | - | 21,452 | (93,110) | 71,658 | - |
| Palestine | - | 13,840 | (9,000) | - |
4,840 |
| Syria/Turkey | - | 321,700 | (337,705) | 37,325 | 21,320 |
| The Gambia | 7,630 | 810 | (2,100) | - | 6,340 |
| Gambia Orphanage | 30,510 | - | - | - | 30,510 |
| Gambia Orphanage Land | 7,310 | - | - | - | 7,310 |
| __ | __ | ___ | ___ | ___ | |
| Total restricted funds | 45,450 | 448,365 | (499,565) | 87,230 | 81,480 |
| __ | __ | ___ | ___ | ___ |
* Any activity funds which were donated specifically to a country are included in the country specific figures
| 2022-23 (Prior year): (b) Unrestricted funds General reserve Total funds |
Brought forward £ 59,255 __ 104,705 |
Incoming resources £ 150,615 __ 598,980 |
Resources expended £ - ___ (499,565) |
Fund transfers £ (87,230) ___ - |
Carried forward £ 122,640 ___ 204,120 |
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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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11. Related parties
There were no related party transactions in the current year or the prior year.
12. Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
Net income / (expenditure) for the reporting period |
92,434 | 99,415 | |
| ___ | ___ | ||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 92,434 | 99,415 | |
| ___ | ___ | ||
| 13. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 289,244 | 196,810 | |
| ___ | ___ | ||
| Total of cash and cash equivalents | 289,244 | 196,810 | |
| ___ | ___ | ||
| 13A. Analysis of changes in net debt | |||
| At start | Cash flows | At end | |
| of year | in year | of year | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cash at bank and in hand |
196,810 | 92,434 | 289,244 |
| ___ | ___ | ___ | |
| Total of cash and cash equivalents |
196,810 | 92,434 | 289,244 |
| ___ | ___ | ___ |
14. Ultimate controlling party
The Trustees do not consider there to be an ultimate controlling party.
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