Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02/01/2024 Period start date To 01/01/2025 Period end date
Charity name: RIFK
Charity registration number: 1180639
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1) The advancement of the Islamic faith through education; 2) 2) The relief of financial hardship among people by providing such persons with goods or services particularly but not exclusively by the provision of food which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means; 3) Establish new, support renovation and maintenance of existing masjids to create prayer spaces allowing people to connect with their Lord; 4) The development or maintenance of schools / educational centres to support disadvantaged children; 5) To further any other charitable purpose for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine. |
| 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 |
The Charity is entirely volunteer led. During 2024, a significant proportion of volunteer time was dedicated to an internal programme of governance, policy and operational improvements designed to strengthen the Charity’s effectiveness and sustainability. As a result, the level of direct charitable activity undertaken during the year was more limited than in previous periods. Notwithstanding this, the Charity delivered an educational programme in Portugal, providing: a) funding for the development of learning materials and the delivery of educational sessions aimed at supporting recently arrived economic migrants in their integration into local communities. b) to a small number of beneficiaries who remained affected by the consequences of the 2023 Türkiye earthquake, including individuals experiencing ongoing hardship arising from homelessness and unemployment. |
| The trustees are satisfied that these activities furthered the Charity’s charitable purposes and delivered public benefit through the provision of education, support and assistance to vulnerable individuals. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes public benefit guidance has been taken into account. |
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SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
Summary of the main Following the success of the Charity’s response
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main | Following the success of the Charity’s response | |
| 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 | to the 2023 Türkiye earthquake, which resulted in recognition and commendation at the Turkish Red Crescent Awards Ceremony, 2024 was dedicated primarily to reviewing and strengthening the Charity’s internal operations. An internal evaluation was undertaken to identify lessons learned and implement improvements to governance, administration and back-office processes, with the aim of increasing the Charity’s long-term efficiency, effectiveness and capacity to deliver charitable activities. This eventually led to a change in governance, with a new trustee onboarded. As a result of this strategic focus, the Charity’s programme delivery was more limited during this period. Nevertheless, the Charity continued to provide direct support to beneficiaries. This included the delivery of a small educational programme in Portugal, which assisted recently arrived economic migrants in developing their understanding of local systems and integrating into wider society. In addition, the Charity provided ongoing support to a number of beneficiaries who continued to experience homelessness and unemployment as a consequence of the Türkiye earthquake. Through this support, the Charity helped individuals address immediate challenges and work towards greater stability and independence. The Charity’s activities during the year |
contributed to the welfare and social inclusion of vulnerable individuals while also strengthening the organisation’s foundations, enabling it to deliver greater impact in future years.
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At the end of the reporting period, the Charity’s
financial position at the end financial position reflects its ongoing reliance on
of the period restricted project funding and its continued
commitment to applying funds in line with donor
intentions.
The Trustees will continue to monitor the
financial position closely and will review financial
strategy should the level or nature of funding
change in future periods.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 The Charity's income is predominantly received
reserves as restricted funding for specific projects and
activities. These funds are applied in accordance
with donor intentions and are generally expended
within the relevant project period. As a result, the
Charity has limited opportunity to accumulate
unrestricted funds from which reserves could be
established.
The Trustees have therefore determined that it is
appropriate for the Charity to hold no reserves at
this time. Should the Charity begin to receive a
material level of unrestricted income, the
Trustees will review the reserves policy and
consider the establishment of an appropriate
reserves fund to support the Charity's long-term
sustainability and financial resilience.
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 None to note.
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 None to note.
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal Para 1.47
sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and Para 1.46 objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO – Foundation |
| 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 | Appointed by existing Trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | RIFK |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1180639 |
| Charity’s principal address | Suite RA01, 195-197 Wood Street, London E17 3NU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee (if
whole year
any)
1 Omar El-Saleh Chair 05 November 2024
2 Khalil Megherbi Treasurer 28 May 2024
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets 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)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Omar El-Saleh Khalil Megherbi |
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| Omar El-Saleh Khalil Megherbi |
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Chair & Trustee Treasurer & Trustee |
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| 18 June 2026 | |
| 18 June 2026 |
RIFK
1180639
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period 02/01/2024 from
01/01/2025
To
CC16a
Section A Receipts and payments
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 528 140 - 668 31,828
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140 - 668 31,828
Sub total (Gross income for AR) [ 528 ]
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Loans Received - - - - 5,220
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Sub total - - - - 5,220
Total receipts 528 140 - 668 37,048
A3 Payments
Events - - - - -
Project Donations - 1,565 - 1,565 20,874
Bank Charges - - - - -
Wages - - - - -
Admin Expenses 862 - - 862 862
Foreign Exchange Loss - - - - -
Sundry - - - -
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Sub total 862 1,565 - 2,427 21,736
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Loans Repaid - - - 5,220
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Sub total - - - - 5,220
Total payments 862 1,565 - 2,427 26,956
Net of receipts/(payments) - 334 - 1,425 - - 1,759 10,092
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - 13,813 13,813 3,721
Cash funds this year end - 334 12,388 - 12,054 13,813
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Bank Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - 334 - |
Restricted funds to nearest £ 12,388 - |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - |
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B1 Cash funds
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets |
Signature Details Details Details Details Total cash funds |
- - - 334 12,388 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval |