Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date To Period end date
Charity name:
Charity registration number:
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 | To relieve fnancial hardship, distress and sufering among refugees, internally displaced persons, victms of natural and man-made disasters, and otherpeople in need. |
| 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 |
Making grants for food, clothing, equipment, services and facilites-Making grants for medical treatment and educatonal fees- Advocacy-Educatng the public on challenges faced by refugees and other people in need. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Grants are made to partner organizatons relieving hardship, distress and sufering following an assessment of the partner organizaton. Partner organizatons report on the use of thegrant. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | No investment. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Funds are raised through donatons and food events. All the work for these events is done by volunteers. |
| Other |
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 | We organized two catered events which raised £3,973 and we used this money to provide -A grant to cover humanitarian needs in the Occupied Palestnian Territories -A grant to support humanitarian needs of refugees in Lebanon - A grant to support the survivors of the Turkey/Syria earthquake of 2023. Donatons for this grant were given in the previous fnancial year, during an event in Trafalgar Square, London. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Our objective for the year was to organize two catered fundraising events and to support events by partner organizations. Our objectives were met. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Performance was in line with expectations. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | No investments were made. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | On 4 April 2023, the charity held £17,806.39 in its account. Most of this money came from an appeal to support survivors of the Syria-Turkey earthquake. During the course of the year, the charith generated £3,973.42 in revenues, and spent £22,188.73 in donations and expenses. On 4 April 2024, the charity had £1,241.08 in reserve |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | In order to respond to urgent requests for donations, and to manage any unexpected expenses |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,241 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Donations and catered events |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | No investments |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Reduction in volunteer numbers Reduction in fundraising capacity |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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 | CIO Association, registered 19 Aug 2028 |
| 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 | Trustees are elected and can be removed by members |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
No new trustees have been inducted |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is made up of volunteer members and volunteer trustees |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Marhabtayn Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | Marhabtayn Syrian Supper Club |
| Registered charity number | 1178022 |
| Charity’s principal address | 27 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Khairunissa Dhala | Chair | Members | ||
| Sawsan Abou Zainedin |
Members | |||
| Edward Thomas | Members | |||
| Michael Buehler | Members | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Not applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Not applicable
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) Edward Boyd Thomas
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 26 Mar 2025
Charity name Marhabtayn Trust
No (if any) 1178022
Receipts and payments accounts
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For the period from
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts 3,973 - - - - - - - - 3,973 - - - Sub total - Total receipts 3,973 A3 Payments 22,189 - - - - - - - - - Sub total 22,189 - - - Sub total - Total payments 22,189 Net of receipts/(payments) - 18,216 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end - 18,216 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 3,973 - - - - - - - - 3,973 0 - - - 3,973 22189 - - - - - - - - - 22,189 0 - - - 22,189 - 18,216 - - - 18,216 |
Last year to the nearest £ 17537 |
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| - | - | - 18,216 | 14,630 |
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Reserve Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 1,241 - - 1,241 Agreement Error to nearest £ - - - - - - 0 0 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
| Signature | Print Name Edward Thomas |
Date of approval |
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| Edward Thomas | 26-Mar-25 | |