Charity number: 1177258
Ehsan Trust UK
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 28 February 2024
Ehsan Trust UK Report of the Trustees For the year ended 28 February 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 28 February 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity operates in India and its objectives are :
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To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among orphans, widows, poor people, victims of natural disasters and other people in need by means of, but not exclusively, making grants or loans for providing or paying for items, equipment, services and facilities, including the provision of food, clean water, clothing, medicines and accommodation for the benefit of the said persons;
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To advance education for the benefit of the poor, the illiterate and the general public by means of, but not exclusively, the provision of scholarships for school, college or higher education;
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To relieve sickness and to preserve good health among persons in need, by means of, but not exclusively, the provision or assistance in the provision of facilities such as testing and treatment centres and eye clinics for the benefit of the said persons;
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To advance the religion of Islam, by means of, but not exclusively, promoting the teachings and tenets of Islam via the assistance in the provision of Islamic education classes and places of worship in accordance with the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him) as interpreted by the Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaah School of Thought.
The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Volunteers
During the period there were 9 volunteers who helped carry out the charty's aims and objectives.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Significant activities
Ehsan Trust UK has been providing relief, support and assistance to hundreds of families across India including West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Gujarat and Kashmir.
This included:
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Food packs (monthly rations to meet the daily needs of families
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Sewing machines to enable families to become self-sufficient.
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Distribution of sacrificial meat during the festival of Eid-Al-Adha
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Iftar packs to families during the month of Ramadan to help break their fasts.
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Construction of four places of worship in rural areas for small communities
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Providing scholarships to children who did not have the means to acquire higher education.
In some rural areas, distribution of clothes, blankets and medicine has given communities access to healthcare and the basic necessities of life.
Water wells and hand pumps have also been built to strengthen poor communities. And for the country’s most vulnerable, the widows and orphans, cash programmes - Zakah & sadaqah - have allowed them purchase essentials.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Significant events
The year ended 28 February 2024 was a reasonable year for Ehsan Trust UK. Performance was as expected by the Trustees.
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Ehsan Trust UK Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 28 February 2024
Reserves
It is the policy of the charity that group unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use be maintainted and grown. From this the trustees plan to undertake further humanitarian projects to benefit the poor, deprived and afectees of natural disasters.
As there are no fixed administrative expenses of the charity at present, there is no minimum level for the reserves. Donations are sought as and when trustees become aware of a need in a particular part of India.
Unrestricted general reserves as at 28 February 2024 stood at £18,452 (2023: £21,384).The trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and the position at 28 February 2024.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) under the Charities Act 2011. It is governed by its Constitution, last amended 5th January 2018. The charity enjoys charitable status for taxation purposes.
Anyone over the age of 16 can become a member of the charity subject to approval by the trustees.
No trustee has any beneficial interest in the charity.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
There must be at least three (3) charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee pursuant to Clause 10 of the Constitution.
There is no maximum number of charity trustees that may be appointed to the CIO.
Apart from the first Trustees, every trustee must be appointed only after a nomination from any one trustee is presented to the trustees, and the majority of the trustees pass a resolution to appoint the said trustee for a term determined at a properly convened meeting of the Trustees.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity Ehsan Trust UK Charity registration number 1177258 Principal address 58 Lea Bridge Road London E5 9QD Trustees The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows: Ebrahim Collector Ismail Musa Desai Mohamed Suleman Pirbhai Sakina Hafesji Independent examiners H Raja Associates 2 Fieldhead Street Fieldhead Business Centre Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1LW Bankers Barclays Bank Trinity Walk Shopping Centre Teall Way Wakefield WF1 1QS
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
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Ehsan Trust UK Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 28 February 2024
Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by
............................................................................. 27 December 2024 Ebrahim Collector
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Ehsan Trust UK Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 28 February 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 28 February 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
H Raja Associates 2 Fieldhead Street Fieldhead Business Centre Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1LW
27 December 2024
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Ehsan Trust UK Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 28 February 2024
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Investments 3 Other income 4 Total Expenditure on: Raising funds 5 Charitable activities 6/7 Total Net income/expenditure Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 68,787 - 3,719 72,506 ) (1,081 ) (74,357 ) (75,438 ) (2,932 21,384 18,452 |
2023 £ 59,532 27 - 59,559 ) (302 ) (51,137 ) (51,439 8,120 13,264 21,384 |
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Ehsan Trust UK Statement of Financial Position As at 28 February 2024
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 11 Total funds |
£ 2024 18,452 18,452 18,452 18,452 18,452 18,452 18,452 |
£ 2023 21,384 21,384 21,384 21,384 21,384 21,384 21,384 |
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Ebrahim Collector Trustee 27 December 2024
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Ehsan Trust UK Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 28 February 2024
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.
Ehsan Trust UK 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 note(s).
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds Donations received 3. Investment income Bank interest receivable 4. Other income Unrestricted funds Gift Aid 5. Expenditure on generating donations and legacies Unrestricted funds Support costs |
2024 £ 68,787 68,787 2024 £ - - 2024 £ 3,719 3,719 2024 £ 1,081 1,081 |
2023 £ 59,532 59,532 2023 £ 27 27 2023 £ - - 2023 £ 302 302 |
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Ehsan Trust UK Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 28 February 2024
6. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
| Unrestricted funds Activity 3 Activity 4 Activity 5 Activity 8 |
2024 £ 4,000 15,825 24,406 30,126 74,357 |
2023 £ 3,000 5,087 - 43,050 51,137 |
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7. Costs of charitable activities by activity type
| Activities undertaken directly Activity 3 Activity 4 Activity 5 Activity 8 Analysis of support costs Governance costs Particulars of employees Employees |
2024 £ 4,000 15,825 24,406 30,126 74,357 2024 £ 1,081 2024 0 0 |
2023 £ 3,000 5,087 - 43,050 51,137 2023 £ 302 2023 0 0 |
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8. Analysis of support costs
9. Particulars of employees
10. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.
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Ehsan Trust UK Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 28 February 2024
11. Movement in funds
Unrestricted Funds
| General General Unrestricted Funds - Previous year General General |
Balance at 01/03/2023 £ 21,384 21,384 Balance at 01/03/2022 £ 13,264 13,264 |
Incoming resources £ 72,506 72,506 Incoming resources £ 59,559 59,559 |
Outgoing resources £ ) (75,438 ) (75,438 Outgoing resources £ ) (51,439 ) (51,439 |
Balance at 28/02/2024 £ 18,452 18,452 Balance at 28/02/2023 £ 21,384 21,384 |
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Purpose of unrestricted Funds
General
The General Fund is used to help support the poor, orphans and affectees of natual disasters.
12. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds General General |
Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ 18,452 18,452 18,452 18,452 |
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Ehsan Trust UK Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 28 February 2024
Previous year
| Unrestricted funds General General |
Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ 21,384 21,384 21,384 21,384 |
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Ehsan Trust UK Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Continued For the year ended 28 February 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations Investments Bank interest receivable Other income Gift Aid Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Cost of direct charitable activity - Cataract Operations (Activity 3) Cost of direct charitable activity - Food Parcels (Activity 4) Cost of direct charitable activity - Scholarships (Activity 5) Cost of direct charitable activity - Building Maintenance (Activity 8) SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Governance costs Total resources expended Net Expenditure |
£ 2024 68,787 68,787 - - 3,719 3,719 72,506 ) (4,000 ) (15,825 ) (24,406 ) (30,126 ) (74,357 ) (1,081 ) (1,081 ) (75,438 ) (2,932 |
£ 2023 59,532 59,532 27 27 - - |
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| 59,559 ) (3,000 ) (5,087 - ) (43,050 ) (51,137 ) (302 ) (302 |
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| ) (51,439 8,120 |
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