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2022-03-31-accounts

Trustee’s REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 31st March 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Legal and Adminstrative information ....................................................... 2 Objectives and Activities ............................................................................. 2 Background ................................................................................................... 3 Changes in the structure ............................................................................. 3 Achievements and Performance ................................................................ 3 Financial Review .............................................................................................. 15 Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves ................................. 15 Statement of trustees' responsibilities ..................................................... 15 Independent Examiners Report ............................................................... 15 Statement of Financial Activities ............................................................. 17 Balance Sheet .............................................................................................. 18 Notes for Financial Statement .................................................................. 18

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Legal and Adminstrative information

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REFERNCE AND ADMINSTRATION DETAILS
Charity Name The Akhirah Team
Registered Charity Number 1180532
Charity’s Principal Address 62 Roseville Road, Leeds LS8 5DR
Trustees Nazim Younis, Shishu Miah Ali
Accountant Haroon Latif
HLA Accountants,
21 Hyde Park Road,
Leeds,
LS6 1PY
United Kingdom
Bank Cash Plus Bank
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGMENT STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGMENT
Type of governing document 2nd November 2018
How the charity is constituted Charity Incorporated
Trustees’ selection methods and
induction		 Appointed by Trustees and briefed on their legal
obligations under charity law, the content of the
charity’s constitution, and its recent
performance.

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document.

The Akhirah Team is a UK based charity. The purpose of the charity is to raise funds through donations which are the utilised for the benefit of those suffering poverty and to provide aid and relief for those in need in the UK and globally and to ensure that no person is discriminated against on the basis of their age, ill-health, disability, religious belief of gender. We aim to provide assistance regardless of social background and aim to assist those suffering from economic disadvantage by providing foods, aid, finance, clothing and other services as the trustee may consider fit for that project. Our mission statement as a non-profit making organisation and charity is to tackle poverty and assist people in the most deprived communities in the UK and around the world. All of our programmes aim to change the lives of people and benefit them in terms of providing donations and funding for medical treatments, schools, orphanages, food parcels, water wells and other causes for which our charity make the executive decisions to raise funds for.

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Background

What a year it’s been! Complications and difficulties resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic had a massive impact on the way we worked this year. Fortunately, we’re not a shy bunch at the Akhirah Team and we thrive on meeting demanding challenges head on. It’s been an active year for us, and we’ve swiftly adapted to extraordinarily tough conditions to achieve the most effective ways to deliver on crucial projects we’ve undertaken as an organisation. Luckily, during pervasive global uncertainty one thing remained a constant for us, the open-handed generosity and continual support of our donors and volunteers. This patronage has made it possible for us to solider on even through uniquely testing times in our mission to provide lifesaving basic essentials to the desperately needy and vulnerable in the world today and do what you have to do to help reduce global poverty and alleviate their pain and suffering.

Our annual report is our opportunity to showcase what we’ve managed to achieve this year with your help. In this document you’ll find detailed updates on the projects we undertook from April 2021 till March 2022. You’ll be able to see exactly how much, where and how we’ve spent the monies, we raised from your contributions this fiscal year. We’ve spent the donations on various project internationally, details of which find in this report. Once again, we’d like to take this opportunity to individually thank each and every benefactor for supporting the valuable work the Akhirah Team does globally and urge you all to continue to support us in the year ahead.

Changes in the structure

Aihtsham Rashid resigned from The Akhirah Team on 17th November 2021.

Achievements and Performance

DAYS OF GIVING

Big thanks to the many businesses who support us throughout the year with the many campaigns we run, but a special mention to HFC, Naheem Barbers, Chicken Shack, SC Glamour, Donner House and Scent Salim for their selfless act to humanity by donating a day of their takings.

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RAMADAN 2021

FOOD Parcels

Were distributed in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Malawi, Yemen, Palestine, Rwanda & India the packs consisted of Rice, flour, oil, sugar, lentils, onions, potatoes etc.

PALESTINE – Medical Aid Project

Our Palestine Medical Aid campaign during Ramadan was also a massive success too. We were able to provide hearing aids for kids due to hearing loss, pay for minor operations for poor families who suffer from chronic illness. Water Distribution to schools & hospitals. Also provided lifesaving oxygen machines for covid19 patients.

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SUSTAINABLE Project – Rickshaws

Our Rickshaw project was a massive success which provided sustainability & longterm benefits to 35 individuals to lift themselves out of poverty & improve their lives.

HOUSE BUILD Project

Our House building project made a huge difference to lives of many families in Pakistan. The most basic thing a human being needs to live a simple life after food and water is shelter, yet millions of people around the world still lack this basic essential. Many still live in acute poverty in rudimentary housing. South Asia is one of the most densely populated regions of the world; most of the poor continue to live below the poverty line.

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TRANSPORT- AMBULANCE Project

We are blessed & emotionally moved & so humbled working alongside HOPE WELFARE TRUST. We were able to purchase a bespoke ambulance for the most vulnerable & needy who often through avoidable suffering have no means of transport or finance to reach a hospital. This great initiative really can save many lives.

FEED THE HUNGRY

Hunger remains one of the most prevalent yet solvable problems in the modern world. Your generous contributions to our food distribution program have continued to make a huge difference to the lives of so many vulnerable people around the globe.

Thanks to your support we can run many feeding programs in places like Bangladesh, Gambia, Kenya, Pakistan, India, Malawi, Rwanda, on a regular basis throughout the year. Again, without your generosity none of this is possible. Thank you.

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RAISE AN ORPHAN

Our raise an orphan campaign is something we launched in Ramadan. So many young children have lost their parents & finds themselves alone through no fault of their own. We have identified many such children in Pakistan, Palestine & many parts of the world who we can help.

CAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our Cake A Difference campaign was especially pleasing & very well received as we were selling Deluxe Double Chocolate Fudge cake for £10 each that included delivery too!

FITRANA

Your Fitrana was distributed in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India & West Africa to the neediest & vulnerable.

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PALESTINE -CAR WASH LEEDS

Again, fantastic turnout in Leeds for the support you have given the Akhirah Team car

wash. Masha Allah

a whopping £5450 was raised for the Palestine & Akhirah Team projects campaign! To the many volunteers who washed cars & sold tubs of sweets throughout the day a BIG THANK YOU.

QURBANI

The Akhirah Team successfully completed your Qurbani in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Rwanda & Malawi. Thanks to your donations your qurbani fed many families in need. We thank you for your continued support.

WATER WELLS

For many in the developed world access to clean drinking water is imagined as an indelible right. Thus, we regularly take it for granted! Unfortunately, many in the developing world do not enjoy this entitlement, and

the lack of access to this basic essential often results in the difference between life and death. This year The Akhirah Team has with your support have provided water filtration systems /water pumps in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Africa so that families in the poorest communities in this part of the world can also enjoy the privilege and benefits of access to clean drinking water.

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HALIFAX SISTER SNOWDON CLIMB

BIG THANK YOU…. To sister Tehreen from Halifax & the group of volunteers who tirelessly raise money for The Akhirah Team during the year. They raised funds to provide two water wells in Bangladesh by climbing Mount Snowdon in October 2021. Great achievement!

AFRICA DEPLOYMENT

Members of the team alongside volunteers travelled to West Africa Gambia. They visited ongoing projects, girls’ school, construction work, visited orphanage and distributed food, continuation of school feeding program, we aided in hospitals, paying medical bills etc. We have provided food aid, clothes, books, school equipment to rural villages.

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WINTER CRISIS APPEAL AFGHANISTAN/PALESTINE

Despite the challenges the Covid restrictions had placed on all of us, we continued to reach out to those in need around the world. The Akhirah Team winter crisis appeal was a massive success. A Massive £2210 was raised this time in Rochdale for the Winter Appeal by hosting a Carwash. Thank you to all those who took time out to attend, support & donate.

These packs contained warm blankets & basic food essentials for distribution to the poorest families to help them through the winter months.

LAUNCH OF MSP

In January we launched our Monthly Sadaqah Project (MSP), which gives you the opportunity to donate as little as £1 monthly to help & be part of projects to assist those most in need. Through your donations we will keep you up to date with where your money is going, and the difference it is making worldwide with our monthly newsletter!

So, it allows you to support more causes than ever before. So far to date we have run projects around the world

ranging from feeding programs in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, building vital water pumps in Pakistan, renovating & supplying carpets to madrasah/masjid in Gambia etc… Your generosity not only allows those living in poverty the support they need today, tomorrow and into the future, but it also offers significant benefits to you and your loved ones. Invest as little as £1 & make a difference today.

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RENOVATION OF HOMES GAZA PALESTINE

Years of conflict and the blockade have left 80% of the population dependent on humanitarian assistance to survive with the situation deteriorating each passing year. There are many displaced families, elders & children in Palestine. Many have been forced out of their homes or

their homes have been destroyed. The Akhirah Team is committed in providing assistance to help rebuild homes for the neediest.

SPARTAN FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The Akhirah in collaboration with Spartan Football Academy ran a successful football

tournament to raise awareness for men’s mental health. Great support & turnout again. Was a thoroughly enjoyable day as kids, families were able to participate in the day too, stalls, Ice creams, burgers, food etc…. Great to see the community come together.

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AJWA LAUNCH

Back by popular demand The Akhirah Team Exclusive Luxurious Handpicked Grade A Ajwa dates from the Blessed City of Medina Saudi Arabia had arrived & was great success! These premium Ajwa dates not only taste delicious but they would make the perfect gift for your closest friends and

family so they too can share these delicious, hand-picked dates during Ramadan.

FUNDRAISERS

Over the course of the year many of our volunteers & partners have helped fundraise for many of our projects from cake sales, stalls, car washes, sweets sales, BBQ’S etc. so a BIG THANK YOU to you all for your support.

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BANGLADESH DEPLOYMENT

Members of the core team visited Bangladesh for the very first time in March. The Akhirah Team ensured your donations went the extra mile whilst in Bangladesh. From Various Sustainable, Educational & Medical projects, to feeding programs the deployment was a great success. Whilst on the ground in the district of Sylhet Bangladesh we provided free eyecare for the most vulnerable. With your donations we were able to carry out 250 eye tests & pay for 41 cataract operations. We are committed to supporting the establishment of mobile medical and eye camps throughout the World.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Partners

Hope Welfare one of our partners surprised the team with an appreciation award for all the hard work and dedication The Akhirah Team Charity have made. It has been an amazing journey working with our partner Hope Welfare, we have been able to successfully collaborate to build amazing outcomes for remarkable projects.

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Businesses

We are so grateful & humbled by the continued support all year round from our local businesses within our community, that enable us to do the work we do around the world. A special mention & a HUGE THANK YOU to the following businesses:

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147 Snooker Masala hut
Abu Bakr Mos Barbers
AJ Mr Chippy
Bison Naheem Yaqub
Essa Barbers Ocean Fisheries
Eye2Eye Premier Plumbing
HFC - Leeds Raja Bros
Ice Scoop Sajjan Barbers
Illy’s Gents Studio SC glamour
Jagga Gents Barbers SK Local
Jahangir Super Savings
K s Cuts The Grillo
Karim Bros Tile Point
Kash Kuttz Tonys Barbers
Kashmir Supermarket Wasim Jewellers
Khan Pharmacy
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Financial Review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The Financial Statements were prepared for the 12 months ended 31 March 2022. At the end of the financial year, the charity had a surplus balance to fund charitable projects due at the beginning of the next financial year.

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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.

On behalf of the board

Mr. Nazim Younis Trustee

Date: 03/01/2023

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Independent Examiners Report

I report on the accounts of The Akhirah Team for the year ended 31 March 2022 set out on pages 17 to 18.

Respective responsibilities of trustees

As the trustee of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

Basis of independent examiner's statement

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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 examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act or;

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records or;

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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 or 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.

Mr. Haroon Latif FCCA Independent Examiner

HLA Accountants 2

1 Hyde Park Road Leeds LS6 1PY

Date: 25[th] January 2023

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Statement of Financial Activities

THE AKHIRAH TEAM

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations
Palestine
India
Bangladesh
Fitrana
Mozambique
Malawi
Qurbani
Admin Donations
UK Food Banks
Rental Income
Business Sponsors
Yemen
Gift Aid Tax Refund Received
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Donations Spent
Palestine
India
Bangladesh
Fitrana
Mozambique
Pakistan
Malawi
Qurbani
Rwanda
Gambia
UK Food Banks
Yemen Bike Costs
Yemen Campaign
Repairs & Renewals
Fund Raising Expenses
Advertising/Marketing
IT Consumables
Rent
Light & Heat
Telephone, Printing, Postage & Stationery
Video Production
Legal and Professional
Travel Expenses
Bank charges
Office Maintenance
Project Fees
Website Maintenance
Utilities
Software Subscription
Raising awareness
Platform Fees
Insurance
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Net Incoming/outgoing resources before transfers
Transfers between funds
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Total Funds Brought Forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIER FORWARD
Notes		 £
£
£
£
180,707
12,889
193,596
377,080
-
17,575
17,575
-
-
1,000
1,000
-
-
4,270
4,270
-
-
235
235
-
-
400
400
-
-
26,504
26,504
-
-
1,350
1,350
-
7,687
-
7,687
-
3,620
-
3,620
-
300
-
300
-
-
-
-
62,478
-
-
-
63,336
50,172
-
50,172
76,317
Restricted
Funds
2022
2021
Unrestricted
Funds
242,485
64,222
306,707
579,211
61,874
4,243
66,118
385,074
-
15,000
15,000
-
-
3,650
3,650
-
-
4,000
4,000
-
-
12,510
12,510
-
-
3,200
3,200
-
-
5,950
5,950
-
-
51,144
51,144
-
-
6,300
6,300
-
-
1,000
1,000
-
81,451
-
81,451
-
3,147
-
3,147
-
-
-
-
3,314
-
-
-
63,519
-
-
-
43,981
7,583
-
7,583
-
14,321
-
14,321
15,019
1,951
-
1,951
12,393
6,900
-
6,900
4,900
1,096
-
1,096
52
3,427
-
3,427
9,783
4,500
-
4,500
11,060
4,807
-
4,807
1,073
6,318
-
6,318
1,737
1,946
-
1,946
2,458
7,005
-
7,005
-
4,641
-
4,641
-
1,901
-
1,901
-
114
-
114
-
707
-
707
-
3,031
-
3,031
-
84
-
84
-
316
-
316
-
217,122
106,998
324,119
554,363
25,363
(42,775)
(17,412)
24,848
(42,775)
42,775
-
(17,412)
-
(17,412)
24,848
(17,412)
-
(17,412)
24,848
80,968
-
80,968
56,120
63,556
-
63,556
80,968

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Balance Sheet

THE AKHIRAH TEAM

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amount falling due within one year
Net Current Assets
Net Assets
Funds
Unrestricted Funds
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Total Funds
Notes		 £
£
£
£
-
-
-
21,500
63,556
59,468
63,556
80,968
-
-
63,556
80,968
63,556
80,968
63,556
80,968
63,556
80,968
2021
2022		 £
£
£
£
-
-
-
21,500
63,556
59,468
63,556
80,968
-
-
63,556
80,968
63,556
80,968
63,556
80,968
63,556
80,968
2021
2022
63,556
-
80,968
80,968
80,968

Notes for Financial Statement

THE AKHIRAH TEAM

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022

8. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Net Assets as at 31 March 2022		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
63,556
-
63,556

9. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS

MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Charity Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Charity Restricted Funds
Total Funds		 £
£
£
£
80,968
242,485
(217,122)
(42,775)
63,556
-
64,222
(106,998)
42,775
-
At 31 Mar
2021
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfer
between
funds
At 31 Mar
2022
80,968
306,707
(324,119)
-
63,556

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