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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity Name No (if any)
Greentech Apps Foundation 1178251
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from
Period start date
1/1/2023		 To
Period end date
31/12/2023

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
296
42,039
95,802
8,029
2,134
4,257
-
-

152,557
-
-
-
152,557		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £
296
42,039
95,802
8,029
2,134
4,257
-
-
152,557
-
-
-
152,557		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations through Google PlayStore 296 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 296 364
Donations through PayPal 42,039 42,039 23,312
Donatons through Stripe 95,802 95,802 53,815
General Donations 8,029 8,029 1,059
Other Revenue 2,134 2,134 43,733
Donations through Apple AppStore 4,257 4,257 -
- - -
- - -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
152,557		 152,557 122,283
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- -
-
-		 - -
- - -
Sub total - - -
**Total receipts **
152,557 - - 152,557 122,283
A3 Payments 12,270
92,930
954
(10)
-
-
1,461
147
1,448
31
236
109,467
-
-
-
109,467
43,090		 12,270
92,930
954
(10)
-
-
1,461
147
1,448
31
236
109,467
-
-
-
109,467
43,090		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
-		 12,270
92,930
954
- 10
-
-
1,461
147
1,448
31
236
109,467
-
-
-
109,467
43,090		 12,270
92,930
954
- 10
-
-
1,461
147
1,448
31
236
109,467
-
-
-
109,467
43,090

Direct Expenses		 12,270 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 12,270 5,528
Contractor Fees 92,930 92,930 63,980
Advertising& Marketing 954 954 2,824
Bank Fees (10) - 10 75
General Expenses - - -
Postage,Freight & Courier - - -
Subscriptions 1,461 1,461 1,165
Telephone & Internet 147 147 60
IT Software and Consumables 1,448 1,448 -
Travel - National 31 31 -
Staff Training 236 236 -
**Sub total ** 109,467 109,467 73,632
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- -
-
-		 -
- -
**Sub total ** - - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
- 109,467 73,632
43,090 - - 43,090 48,651
- - - - -
122,362
165,452		 -
- 122,362 73,711
165,452 - - 165,452 122,362

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds		 PayPal
Stripe
Cashplus
Wise
Total cash funds
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
41,160
101,410
1,887
20,995		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
- -
- -
- -
- -
165,452 - -

CCXX R accounts (SS)

1

Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B2 Other monetary assets
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 Details
Details
Signature
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details		 OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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-
-
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-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Riasat Islam		 OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Riasat Islam 25/09/2024

CCXX R accounts (SS)

2

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/
members of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages		 Greentech Apps Foundation Greentech Apps Foundation Greentech Apps Foundation
31/12/2023 Charity no
(if any)		 1178251
1-2
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2023 .

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:		 05/10/2024
Mohammed Faraz ACA CFE
ICAEW – Chartered Accountant
ACFE – Certified Fraud Examiner
32 Landseer Street
Oldham
OL41RS

October 2018

1

IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of N/A any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

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IER

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date

Charity name: Greentech Apps Foundation

Charity registration number: 1178251

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 1. To advance the religion of Islam and the promotion of the teachings and tenets of
Islam, particularly but not exclusively, by the provision of educational resources, software,
materials and publications.
2. To advance the education of the public in the subject of Islam, particularly but not
exclusively, through the provision of online learning materials for the public and students.
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		 In light of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document, the main
activities of the charity is to develop and disseminate educational Islamic resources to the
public by developing software that are distributed via the web, desktop and mobile
application platforms.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have conducted the affairs of the charity with regard to the
Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

SORP
reference
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 Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah,
All praise and thanks are due to Allah for another fruitful year in our mission to serve the
Ummah through technology. We are grateful for His guidance and mercy, and we are
thankful for the generous donations and unwavering support from our community.
This report provides an overview of our key activities, accomplishments, and goals over the
past year. Alhamdulillah, in 2023, your contributions helped 3.5 million Muslims worldwide
spend an average of 19 minutes each week engaging with our apps to better understand
Islam.
Highlights of 2023
1.
Seerah Website
We launched a dedicated Seerah website to spread the teachings of Prophet
Muhammadﷺ.
2.
Zakat Calculator
In collaboration with the Islamic Finance Advisory Council (IFAC), we developed a
Zakat Calculator to assist individuals and small businesses in calculating their Zakat,
available in both English and Bangla.
3.
Greentech Apps Limited (GTAL)
This is the service wing of the foundation, offering UI/UX Design, Mobile App
Development, and Web Development services to businesses and non-profit
organizations, allowing us to sustain and grow our charitable activities.
4.
SearchDeen
A comprehensive Islamic reference search engine designed to aid students,
researchers, and Islamic scholars in deepening their knowledge.
5.
Al Quraner Vasha Android App
A new app created to teach Arabic, especially Quranic Arabic, to both Bangla and
English speakers.

6. GTAF Resource Website

We started developing the GTAF resource website, where we aim to share data, resources, and technical knowledge to benefit the wider community.

Key App Updates

Al Quran (Tafsir & By Word)

Hadith App

Dua App [English & Bangla]

Seerah App

Deen Quiz App

2024 Goals

  1. Quran App

  2. Voice and transliteration search.

  3. Improved audio features like smoother streaming and downloading.

  4. Hadith App

  5. Daily Hadith and seasonal lessons.

  6. Expansion into Bangla and Urdu.

  7. Sadiq App In Ramadan 2024, we plan to launch a new app that serves as a daily companion for prayer times, Quran verses, dua, Qibla direction, and more.

Engagement and Team Development We plan to further enhance engagement with our users by building a stronger connection between the app users, supporters, and the GTAF ecosystem. Additionally, we aim to develop the skills and collaboration of our internal team to deliver higher-quality services and more efficient outcomes.

Conclusion

2023 has been a year of significant progress for Greentech Apps Foundation. Through your donations, we were able to reach millions of Muslims worldwide, helping them to better understand and connect with their faith through technology. We look forward to further expanding our reach and improving our services in 2024, and we pray that Allah grants us the strength to continue in this noble cause.

We are grateful for your continued support and ask for your prayers as we move forward. JazakAllahu khairan.

Financial Review

Financial Review
SORP
reference
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Due to the rising inflation rates, the charity has adopted a fairly cautious approach in regard
to its finances and expenditures. The charity is grateful for the response from the community
and are pleased that we have been able to achieve our fundraising targets. The charity has
generated revenue totalling£152,557and have made expenses totalling£109,467with total
funds of£165,452available to the charity at the end of the financial year.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 General policy is to hold 6 months of operating expenses as reserves and in practice the
charity has decided that donations incoming through PayPal will be held as reserves
whereas donations incoming through Stripe will be used for maintaining operating costs.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £101,410(Funds in PayPal account)
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 The charity does not foresee any uncertainties in regard to finances.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 SORP
reference
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
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 Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed
at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have
regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the
CIO.
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Greentech Apps Foundation
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1178251
Charity’s principal address 20 Lilac Court,
Cambridge
CB1 7AY

Reference and Administrative details

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
1 Priota Islam Founding Trustee
2 Abu Ismail Feb 2020 onwards
3 Riasat Islam Oct 2021 onwards
4 Imran Ali Sept 2021 onwards

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets
held in this capacity		 N/A
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 N/A
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own assets		 N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Declarations

Declarations Declarations 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) Riasat Islam Priota Islam
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)		 Chair Trustee
Date 25/09/2024 25/09/2024