Hijaz Welfare Trust Trustees’ Annual Report and Receipts & Payments Accounts
For the year ended 31 April 2022
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: Hijaz Welfare Trust Charity Registration Number: 1185008
Charity Address: 1a Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AE
Trustees serving during the year:
Abrar Hussain, Rashid Hussain, Khameeda Begum
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Hijaz Welfare Trust is a family-run charitable organisation based in the United Kingdom. It is governed by a constitution with day-to-day management overseen by the trustees.
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document. All are volunteers and receive no remuneration for their work.
3. Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objects are:
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The relief of poverty.
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The advancement of living for the needy.
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The provision of humanitarian assistance in crisis situations.
Public benefit: The trustees have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
4. Achievements and Performance
During 2021\2022, the charity supported projects in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Yemen:
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Bangladesh – Food Relief
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£350 donated to Ibn Mousa Foundation to distribute food packs to families in need.
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Pakistan – Family Support
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£382 given as zakat to a family to help cover essential living expenses.
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Yemen – Housing Project
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£2,026.20 donated to One Nation towards the construction of a house for a displaced family.
5. Financial Review
Receipts & Payments Account – Year Ended 31 December 2024
Receipts £ Donations (trustees & family) £4530.00 Fundraising income £0 Total Receipts £4530.00 Payments £ Bangladesh – Food Packs 350.00
Payments £ Pakistan – Zakat 382.00 Yemen – Housing Project 2,026.20 Total Payments 2,758.20 Net Receipts / (Payments): £1771.80
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 April 2024
Assets £ Cash at bank £5171.31 Cash in hand £0
Total Assets £5171.31
The charity has no liabilities at year end.
6. Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to retain sufficient reserves to cover at least six months’ anticipated project costs. As at year end, reserves stood at £5171.31 providing security for future operations.
7. Plans for Future Periods
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In 2022/2023, the charity plans to:
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Continue providing direct aid to families in crisis.
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Help people with food packs and housing in areas of crisis
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Partner with reputable Charities to ensure funds are spent effectively.
8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for:
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Ensuring proper accounting records are kept.
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Preparing an annual report and accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
Approved by the Trustees on: 31/04/2021
Signed: ________ Chair of Trustees