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2025-03-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: 1177143 ENGLAND AND WALES

AL SAHARA EDUCATIONAL & WELFARE TRUST REPORTS OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

CONTENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

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AL SAHARA EDUCATIONAL & WELFARE TRUST CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

TRUSTEES:

Mr. Imran Rashid (Chair) Mr. Khurram Rashid (Trustee) Mr. Kamran Rashid (Trustee)

REGISTERED OFFICE:

18 Sandpiper Mews, Bradford, BD8 0RG

CHARITY NUMBER:

1177143

ACCOUNTANTS:

Xpert Accountants Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 671 Manchester Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 2NA

BANKERS:

Barclays Bank UK PLC

AL SAHARA EDUCATIONAL & WELFARE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

The trustees present their report for the year ended 31st March 2025.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT

The charity was formed and registered with the Charity Commission on 13th February 2018.

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, particularly those related to operations and finances, and believe effective insurance, checks, controls, and procedures are in place to mitigate these risks.

The Trustees meet regularly to review legal and administrative matters, establish policy, and plan long-term strategies. Trustees have the power to appoint and remove trustees as per the governing document.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The charity’s objectives include promoting the benefit of individuals in underdeveloped areas of Pakistan, particularly Azad Kashmir, through:

(A) Provision of recreational facilities for social welfare.

The trustees are committed to using the charity's income exclusively for public benefit and have adhered to Charity Commission guidelines. While no funds were disbursed this year, future projects aim to expand these objectives.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Trustees organized fundraising events across the country, raising awareness about deprivation in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan. The charity raised £2,160.00 in donations this year.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis covering a twelve-month period. The primary funding source is public donations. Administrative expenses are minimal and personally covered by the trustees, ensuring that funds are directed towards charitable activities. No reserves are currently maintained as all funds are disbursed for immediate use.

AL SAHARA EDUCATIONAL & WELFARE TRUST STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are required to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position and performance. To do so, the Trustees must:

The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and preventing fraud. Under the Charities Act 2011, Trustees may prepare accounts on a receipts and payments basis if the charity’s income does not exceed £250,000.

DECLARATION

The Trustees approve this report:

Signed: .............................................. Mr. Imran Rashid Chairman & Trustee Date: 22 January 2025

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 but that an independent examination is necessary.

As the independent examiner, my responsibility is to:

BASIS OF STATEMENT

My examination was conducted per Charity Commission guidelines. An examination includes reviewing records, comparing them to accounts, and seeking explanations for discrepancies. This is not an audit and no opinion on the accounts' accuracy is given.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

In my opinion:

  1. The charity has maintained proper accounting records as required under section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.

  2. No matter has come to my attention that requires further disclosure for a proper understanding of the accounts.

Signed: .............................................. Xpert Accountants Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

Category 2025 (£) 2023 (£) Income

Category 2025(£) 2023(£)
Donations 3,125.00 2,160.00
Expenditure
Direct Expenses - (5,025.00)
Net Receipts/(payments) 3,125.00 (2,945.00)
Opening Balance 4,153.94 7,093.94
Closing Balance 7,278.94 4,228.94

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS AT 31st MARCH 2025

Category 2025(£) 2023(£)
Fixed Assets - -
Current Assets
Cash in Bank 7,278.94 4,918.94
Liabilities - -
Net Assets 7,278.94 4,918.94

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

1. Accounting Policies

The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis per Charity Commission guidelines.

  1. Income

Income is recognized when received.

  1. Expenditure

  2. Expenses are recorded when paid. There were no direct charitable expenditures during the year.

  3. Trustees and Employees

No trustees received remuneration or expenses during the year. The charity has no employees, relying solely on volunteers.

  1. Fixed Assets

No fixed assets are held.

  1. Reserves

The charity does not maintain a reserve fund as most administrative costs are covered by trustees personally.

The financial statements were approved on 22 January 2025 by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Mr. Imran Rashid Chairman & Trustee