REPORT S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 LATIFI HANDS CHARITY WITH CLARITY UK RegistEred Charity No.1181838
STRI8iITIO LATIFI HAND5 LATIFtHANO¥ LATIFI HANDS CHARITY WITH CLARITY CONTENTS Index Charity Information Trustees annual report Current UK Projects activities Current BD Projects activities Accountants report Statement of financial activities 9-12 13 14 Balance sheet 15
é LATIFI HANDS LATIFI HANDS ITT •LUlVf Charity information Trustees Mr. Salman Ahmed Chowdhury (Chairman) Mr. Khairul Huda Khan Mr. Muhammed Sadrul Amin Mr. Mohammad Abdul Muntakim Registered Charity No. 1181838 Registered Office Latifi Hands Plum Street, Oldham, OL8 ITJ Independent Examiners Hossain Moorehead Ltd. Liberty House 20 Chorlton road Manchester, M15 4LL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 03
é LATIFI HANDS LATIFI HANDS TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 The trustees of the charity, present their annual report and independently examined financial statements forthe year ended 31 March 2021 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Latifi Hands is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. The registration number is 1181838. Although membership of the organisation is geared primarily to the Bangladesh Com- munity, it is in no way limited to such persons only. The Charity serves to assist the member5 of all the communities within its reach and it adheres to the Equality policy. The Trustees have the power to make rules governing the affairs of the charity. The members, in general meeting, may alter or appeal such rules. In order to effectively govern, a committee of five trustee serve also as managers and coordinators to oversee the overall operation. APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS AND TRUSTEES TheTrustees are appointed in general meeting and are collectively known as the Com- mittee. Every year at an AGM, each offer themselves for re-election. The Trustees who served during the year, together with any changes up to the date of approving this report are listed on page 3. ORGANISATION The day-to-day operations of the Charity are the responsibility of the fourTrustees. RISK MANAGEMENT Periodic reviews are made to ensure that the charity continues to identify and mitigate anymajorriskthat mayarise.The majorfinancial risksfacing thecharityarise in connec- tion with uncertainty about the continuing financial capacity of some of the regular funders to continue to support the work. REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 04
OUR MISSION & OBJECTIVES The mission of Latifi Hands is to promote the wellbeing of disadvantaged communi- ties in Bangladesh and throughout the UK. Our mission is to accomplish all types of charitable purposes including helping vulnerable children and young people, people with disabilities, elderly people, orphans, widows and the generic public to prevent or relief of poverty. We mainly focus on education, healthcare, clean water, housing and accommodation for homeless and orphans. The key charitable objectives of the charity are: To provide grants, welfare advice, support and other charitable services to indviduals and organisations in the UKand in Bangladesh whoare in need Help those with suffering with old age and disability Help prevent and relieve Poverty Promote education among the disadvantaged communities Help in other Charitable Purposes ENSURING OUR WORK DELIVERS OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES We currently have an active'hands on" management committee who meet regularly during the year to review, guide and direct the work of the organisation. This gover- nance structure seeks to ensure that the services and the activities carried out by the charity are in keeping with its objectives and satisfies the needs of the community to del iver its overall mission. In particular, the trustee5 refer to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when considering how planned activities will contribute to the Charity objectives and aims. REVIEW OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS During this year the charity received several generous donations from both individuals and in the form of grants from larger giving organisations. HOW OUR ACTIVITIES DELIVER PUBLIC BENEFIT The key beneficiaries of our work continue to be the communities in the catchment that we serve. Predominantly, our users come from the Bangladeshi communities; how- ever, the Equal Opportunities Policy that we abide by ensures that no deserving indi- vidual is discriminated against. Our focus ha5 been on all age groups, and both men and women. Similarly, the various ad-hoc projects are all designed to benefit the respective sections of the community. REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- 05
FINANCIAL REVIEW A determined focus on balancing the books, and tight control on costs is needed each year. Each year this helps the organization to break-even and report either a modest revenuelexpenditure loss or surplus. The current year reports a small surplus of £5649 (2020 £22553) All funds and Activities are currently unrestricted so it has not been necessary to report on restricted activities separately. There is now a modest amount of reserves (unrestricted funds not designated) which could be used to cover running costs in the event of unforeseen curtailment of income in the coming year and so the charity hopes to a enjoy the continued support that has been given. Net assets are valued at £28202. FUTURE PLANS Next year donations are expected to increase hopefully with funding from new provid- ers. New donations are always appreciated. The accounts comply with statutory requirements, the provisions of the governing document and the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities issued March 2005. Approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by: Signed by the Chairman . Mr Salman Ahmed Chowdhury Dated: 1410712021 REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 06
LATIFI HANDS ACTIVITIES REPORT CREATIVE ENGLISH Over 72 BAME women registered on the Creative English course. The women completed a 10-week program, Jigsaw Homes funded for further cohorts and has successfully ran another further 20 sessions. Women have enjoyed attending the course and have commented 'it has made a huge difference in their lives. They are able to talk to their neighbours, friends, and go to the town Centre independently and travel on public transport. Creative English plays on this by using drama, puppets and games to teach English to those with very few or no language skills. Scenarios are inspired by real life and have soap opera style story lines that run from week to week. foodbank OLDHAM FOOD BANK Latifi hands work with Oldham food bank to help support local and needy people. Friends and families donated food to our charity which enabled Latifi Hands to take part of Food Bank. This has inspired the community to do future interventions for the food bank. Families within the community are now thinking to raise donations. We always raise donations and use them to provide help to people in crisis. Occasionally we send food to other nearby foodbanks to support their work particularly if they experience shortages. This ensures donations go to help people wherever in the UK. REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- 07
HEALTHY EATING AND WALKING GROUPS We delivered the walking group for women as this helped women with their well being both mentally and physically. The women gathered in the park keeping social distance. This enabled women to keep fit and meet new people. The group formed a WhatsApp group to share ideas of healthy eating and make new friends. Jigsaw home had funded further funding to deliver the healthy eating programme. Women were given ingredients to cook healthy meals and to eat healthy whilst doing regular walks. The programme was successful and looking to deliver more. SEWING AND EMPLOYMENT A huge success. over 40 women have attended a basic sewing course which was funded by Jigsaw Homes, it has enabled women from isolation and has improved their health and wellbeing. ' 4 Most women have commented that it has enabled them to get out and meet new people limprove their sewing skills and confidence. INTERNATIONALS WOMEN'S DAY Women from the sewing and English course here attended the international women's day. Over 75 attended at Oldham Coliseum Theatre. On the day they undertook a number of activities on self-belief and self-defense and also listened to some motivational speeches from some guest speakers. kl REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 08
PROJECTS IN BANGLADESH The Prophet * said. "The one who cares for an orphan and myself will be together in paradise like this and he held his two fingers together to illustrate." Orphan project leading the highest rank providing children with security and standard education. All the necessities of the orphan children are meet up through your donation. At present more than two thousand orphan children are staying at Latifia Orphanage and continuing their study harmoniously. Latifia Orphanage is a home to many orphans. It is one of the largest "Orphanage" in Asian-sub- continent. With your generous donation we will be able to provide them food, clothing, education, healthcare and shelter. SHELTER PROJECT In Bangladesh there are millions of people who live in houses that cannot sustain severe weather conditions and in many cases without a roof over their head. Latifi Hands has been providing quality shelters to disabled people, orphans and widows to enable them to live with their family members. So far Latifi Hands constructed thousands of houseslshelters all over the country. MASJID PROJECT The Prophet said, "Whoever builds a Masjid for the sake of Allah, Allah will build for him a house in rT•TiTTiTITITITITTITITITITITiTTiTITITITITITITIT•TIT•Tii paradise." Masjid is the heart of the M uslim community. Bangladesh is a country with 90% Muslim population. Latifi Hands builds Masjid in the deprived areas to facilitate people to perform their daily prayer and to learn the basic teachings of Islam. So far Latifi Hands has built over 76 Masajids at the remote areas in Bangladesh and the number is multiplying over time. REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- 09
RAMADAN FOOD SUPPLY Price of essential commodities goes unstable in the country during the Ramadan and assuming that most of the people buy their essentials right before the beginning of Ramadan. The situation is worst in the Ramadan. During Ramadan, the needy people who cannot buy food need urgent support in order to save their life. Latifi Hands provided hundreds of food parcel to widow women, orphans, women-headed households, pregnant women, aged people, those with no land assets, and those who are disabled. Latifi Hands supported the needy people under its Ramadan food supply project. GIFT WINTER FAMILY PACK . Among all the seasons existing in Bangladesh winter multiplies the adversity of the underprivileged people into many folds. The temperature of some parts of the country drops down to 4°c with lack of access to heating and warm cloth especially children and elderly people get into trouble. They suffer from cold fever, cough, pneumonia and additional diseases. With your support we can provide them with warm clothing. bedding. blankets, wood to burn and food packs to diminish their suffering through the season. ETD FAMILY PACK . Celebrating Eid is a dream for the poor and needy also those are living in miseries. This includes the community who are orphans, street child, widow, destitute and handicapped. During Eid celebration maximum of us wear new clothes, receive gifts and enjoy delicious food in company of friends and family. In spite of having eagerness for such celebration these people could not reach their dream. We try our outmost to share our joy and excitement along with a gift pack including essential commodities of food and clothing. REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- 10
WATER PROJECT DQMATEDFW. COMMuNifi TUBE WELL AL Rty5AU• SA KHAYUN ESTUI.UK Bangladesh is a country with population density, low-lying lands and vulnerability to floods, monsoons and cyclone leave the population more exposed to water contamination. Before the advent of hand pumpsltube wells, people used to depend on natural surface water of rivers, cannels, lakes and men made water reservoirs like ponds and wells. Due to water from that sources caused the spread of Cholera. Diarrhoea, arsenic sis, skin cancer, skin lesions, neurological effects, malaria, trachoma, typhoid. skin diseases and other virus related diseases at a very high rate. To address these problems Latifi Hands installs shallow tube well under its Water project which will address the problem of safe drinking water. SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD & AGRICULTURE SUPPORT Latifi Hands provides rickshaw, pulling cart, build shops, give sewing machine, goats for farming etc through its sustainable livelihood project. We also help the poor farmers by providing them plants, seeds, power tillers, irrigation pumps, fertiliser etc. REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 11
HEALTH CARE Latifi Hands suppose good health should be treated as one of the biggest priorities for every one. Through Latifi Hands we offer lifesaving health supports to some of the most remote communities Bangladesh. To serve the suffering poor people we have been running Latifi Community Clinic for under privileged people of remote areas where there is no medical facility available. We operate regular medical camps to provide general health checks, eye care, circumcision, dental and maternity care including free medicines. We also provide acute health care and emergency financial support for the outpatients if required. EMERGENCY & DISASTER RELIEF Bangladesh is a disaster-prone area where several natural disasters strike different parts destroying homes, crops, necessary goods. entangling communication services. Flood, storm. tidal wave, cyclone, earthquakes etc. are the common occurrences. Whenever and wherever a natural disaster occur Latifi Hands take part in relief operation and distributes relief materials in forms of goods, pure drinking water, medicine, clothes, sanitary items and so on, particularly in rural areas and poor floating population of slum in urban areas. REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 12
Independent Examiners Report to Latifi Hands I report on the accounts of the chariry, for the Year Ended 31 March 2021. Respertive Responslbillties of Trustees and Examinèr The charity'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not reqtjlred for this year under section 43121 of the Charities,&Ct 1993 (the 1993 Act) or unrser Regulation lQllllal to Icl of the Charities Account (Scotlandl A¢Éulations 2006 (the 2006 Regulations) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity.is preparing accrued accounts and l arn qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of International Accountants.It is my responsibility lo.. Examine the accounts under section 43 of the Charitie5 199_4 Act and under section 44111 Icl of the Charitie5 and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 (the 2(XJ5 Act); To follow the procedures 13id down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43171 Ibl of the 1993 Art,. and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examlners Report My examinatlon w35 carrled out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and is in accordance with RegulatlDn 11 of the Ch3ritie5 Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. An examinatlon include5 a review of the accountine records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of anv unusual items or disclosers in the accounts, and seeking explanatlons from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt, and eonsequently no opinion is given is to whether the accounts present a "truè and falr view" and report is limited to those matters Set out below. Independent Examlnerf5 Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my a&tention- 111 which Elves me reasonable cause to believe that in any material r¥pect the requirements- To keep accounting recolds have in accordance with section 41 of 1993 Act and sectlon 4411) lal of the 2005 Aci and Regulatlon 4 of the 2006 Accounts Re8ulation5,' and to prepare accounts which accord with the accountin8 records and to comply with the accounting requlrements of the 1993 Act and section 4411) lal of the 2005 Att and Regulation 8 of the 2CX)6 Accounts RègulatSons, have not been met: or 121 to whlch, in my o inion. attention Should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandin e accounts t reached. Signed.. MD Hossain FAIA-Dire¢tor Dated.. 14"luly 2021 Hossain Moorehead Ltd. Liberty House 20 Chorlton Road Hulime, Manchester, M15 4LL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 13
Statement of Financial Activities LATIfil EIANT)S C4RITy NO 1181838 INCOMF. & EXPENDII'URF. AL".COIIYs 'J' FOR TIIE YEAR EI IN'DII D 31" TrIARCH 2021 2021 2020 INCOME Donations c.ollected Local Education Grdnls 54210 22210 500 GROSS LNCOITrIE 76420 EXPFNDITURE Project Expenditure - Bangladcsh 11739 47713 Project Expenditure- Local 6787 5554 Accountaney 600 19126 600 Excess of Income over Expenditure i649 22553 REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- 14
Balance Sheet LATITr HANDS CIL4RITY Tr40 1181838 BALANCE SIIEET AT 31" TrIARCH 2021 2021 2020 TAIBLE FIXED ASSETS Office Equipmcnt 8i65 CURREf4T ASSETS Cash at Bth and in Hand 21037 23153 LLSS CREDITORS: AMOUNTS DUE wi'fHIli ONE YEAR AGCTuals 1200 19837 600 22553 REPRESENTED BY ACCUMULATED Fu7)s{ALL UNRES'I'RicfFD) Balance hf Surplus for the l.ear Balance cf i649 28202 224)3 REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 15
LATIFI HANDS CHARITY WITH CLAAITY UK RBgistBfBd Charity No.1181838