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2022-03-31-accounts

REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

UK Registered Charity No. 1181838

CONTENTS

Index 2
Charity Information 3
Trustees annual report 4-6
Current UK Projects activities 7-8
Current BD Projects activities 9-10
Accountants report 11
Statement of financial activities 12
Balance sheet 13

LATIFI HANDS

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

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LATIFI HANDS

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees of the charity, present their annual report and independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022

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 Community, it is in no way limited to such persons only. The Charity serves to assist the members 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 four trustee serve also as managers and coordinators to oversee the overall operation.

APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS AND TRUSTEES

The Trustees are appointed in general meeting and are collectively known as the Committee. 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 four Trustees.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Periodic reviews are made to ensure that the charity continues to identify and mitigate any major risk that may arise. The major financial risks facing the charity arise in connection with uncertainty about the continuing financial capacity of some of the regular funders to continue to support the work.

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OUR MISSION & OBJECTIVES

The mission of Latifi Hands is to promote the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities 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:

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 governance 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 deliver its overall mission.

In particular, the trustees 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; however, the Equal Opportunities Policy that we abide by ensures that no deserving individual is discriminated against. Our focus has 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.

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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 revenue/expenditure loss or surplus. The current year reports a small surplus of £40,359 (2021 £5,649) 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 £68,561.

FUTURE PLANS

Next year donations are expected to increase hopefully with funding from new providers. 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: 14/01/2023

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LATIFI HANDS ACTIVITIES REPORT

WOMEN TO BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR

The long-term effects of our project on economic growth and employment in has helped our women to explore the world of work and has opened up opportunities into employment and training. The project has enabled our women to build confidence in learning and helped them to understand their own capabilities by exploring their existing skills. The participants have progressed onto further training courses, volunteering and self-employment as the project has been able to give a clear picture of a long-term goal.

The long-term effects of your project on social progression has enabled the women to take part in Walking Group, Healthy eating projects and attend weekly work clubs. This has enabled the women to help with social isolation, engage within the community and improve confidence and effective communication skills.

Our project adopted an additional environmental measure as due to the pandemic has cost us of tragedies, it has been able to benefit our project as to it being held online through remote learning. Participants were not required to travel to the venue and instead were asked to learn from home therefore reducing the chances of increased pollution. There was also the benefit of saving paper as work had to be submitted online through applications and had been taught through ‘Zoom’. An alternative for handouts were pre-recorded videos. Learners were also able to form groups on WhatsApp to discuss their projects and communicate with one and other instead of increasing their carbon footprint by stepping outside the house to meet each other.

Women to Become An Entrepreneur

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Beneficiaries PLANNED: 24
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Total Number of
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Total Number of
21% Beneficiaries COMPLETED: 26
Total Number of
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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 PROJECT

A sewing and employment project was funded by Jigsaw Homes Group and has been delivered to 10 women at the Jinnah Centre in Bury. The project was funded last years but due to Covid 19 pandemic the project was delayed. After delivering 10 weeks of sewing sessions the women had asked for further sewing to help them advance their sewing skills. The sessions enabled women to learn sewing skills, confidence building and exploring opportunities for self-employment. The women have developed confidence in exploring new skills and being around people as well as developing their English language skills.

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.

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O R P H A N S

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The Prophet ﷺsaid, “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.

G I F T

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.

EID 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.

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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 in 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.

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Independent Examiners Report to Latifi Hands

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Statement of Financial Activities

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Balance Sheet LATIF HANDS CHARITY NO 1181838 BALANCE SHEET AT 31" MARCH 2022 2022 2021 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS EQUIPMENT,FIXTURES & FITTINGS Cost bf 8365 Addition 1773 8365 Cost cf 10138 8365 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in Hand 59023 21037 LESS CREDITORS: AMOUNTS DUE ￿THIN ONE YEAR Accruals 600 58423 1200 19837 282 REPRESENTED BY Accul￿ULATED FUNDS(ALL UNRESTRICTED) Balance bf SuTplus for the YeaT Balance cf 28202 40359 22553 5649 REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 13

LATIFI HANDS CHARITY WITH CLAAITY UK Registered Charity No.1181838