LOVE, MERCY, HOPE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1186224 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 2024
LOVE. MERCY. HOPE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER. 2024 CONTENTS PAGE GENERAL INFORMATION TRUSTEES & INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT 2&3 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET NOTES FORMING PARTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 6t08
LOVE. MERCY, HOPE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315t DECEMBER. 2024 Trustees Ahmed Aslam Hassan Rafique Mr 15maiel Khan Anton Blair Chair Trustee Trustee Trustee Charlty roglstratlon Number 1186224 R•gl8t¢r•d Offic• DG House 6 Litdè Tennis Str991 Nollingham NG2 4EL Accountants Beerbal & Co Chartered Accounlanls & Solutions Accounlanls & Financial Services Ltd 149 Radlord Road Nollingham NG7 5EH Page 1
LOVE, MERCY. HOPE RE¢JSTEREts CH*RTTY NUIABEA 1 t•6224 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 2024
LOVE. MERCY. HOPE REGISTERED CHARtTY NUPIBER 1186224 Independent Examiners Report FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER. 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO ThE TRUSTEES I report lo the trustees w my examination of Ihe accoun15 of LOVE. MERCY. HCE IttE Charity) for the year ended 31st December 2024. Which are set out on page 4 to 8. R6spon8Sblllt688 and basls of report As th8 Irusl8es of the charity you are responsi8 Ithe weparalion of Ihe acu)unts in aCrdance ith th8 rgquir£rnents of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Arfl. I reptyt in re5ped of my examination of the Chanws accwnts carried out under Secti 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in caryng out ffjy examinatson I have all Ihe aFWicabk direcbon5 given bythe Chanty Ccrnmi55h)n under section 145lSllbl of the Act. Indepondont •xamlt)8rt6 8tatsm8nt Slnc8 tho Charrty's gros8 Incom8 exe86d8d £29J.OCQ wr &x8minèr musl a memberof a body listed in Secliori 145 of Ihe Act. I confirrn that l am qualified to underfake the examinatson becausg l am 8 member 8nd Felbw of the Instilute Of Ch8rtered Accwntants in EnglaTrJ & Ws. thich is one ofthe listed brYi8S. Your atten1 Is lo drawn to the facl th81 the charity has wepared the accounls lfinanaal statements) in 8ccordanca wlh Accounling and Repothng bychan1$ wepanng thr8cthJnl8 in aceordance the Financial R8POrting Standard aprAicabl& In the UK and Republic ol Irdand IFRS 1021 In prefer&nc& lo th Atrfjunling and Reporting by Chaniies. siai&meni of Recommènded Praciict I$ed on 1 Apnl 2005 ¥Yhich 1$ referr8d to in the exianl regulatS bul has sinc8 bBen V1hdraVM. We undetstand that thi$ ha$ been done in order for the accwnts lo prowde a true and fairwwl in 8ccrxdanc¥ with the GeneIlY Accepted Acojunting Praet effective for rarthing pentsys beginning cffi or after l January 2015. I have compted my examinauon. l ¢onfim) Ihal no matorlol mgttgrs have tg myattenlon In o)nnwion ilh the examinabon givirKJ c8YSe to b¢hve Ih81 In any material res 1. oGGounling records wew noi kept in respecl of Ihe Ch#ritya$ roqwrod by so10N 130 of tho Ad., or 2. the accounls ¢JO not accord ihose records.. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounb'ng requirements concerning th8 forn and content of accounts sei out In the Charities (Accounts and Réportsl Regul811$ 20J8 olhef than 8ny requirem?nl th81 the 8¢¢ounl$ give a Yrue and fairf vw4 1$ not a m8Mer (sIde as part of an Iependent examin81ion. I hove no ¢ffi¢em$ and have Come aGro$$ no her matters in ¢ohne¢bon examinotson 10 thi¢h 8tteniion should be drawn in ihis repoFI in lo enat40 a woper undernlanthrvj of the accwnis ¢0 be reaced. Datè.. 3011012025 Qazi Naveed sha IFIAB, MAI For & b¢half Solution5 Accountants & Finanoal ServiGe5 LIO. 149 Radford Road Nollingham NG7 5EH Pa3
LOVE, MERCY, HOPE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1186224 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER. 2024 Unrestrlcted R•strlct8d funds Funds Total Total Funds Funds 31st Dec 2024 7th May 2024 Incom8 r8sourc•s In¢om¢ from g•n•ratod fvnds: t)onalions Grants Gift Aid 25.414 151.145 17.600 176.559 17,600 24.655 332.561 24,655 85.421 Total In¢omlng R¢$ourc•s 50.069 168,745 218,814 417.982 Resources •xp•nded Charitable activities 30,660 171.582 202.242 364.228 Support Cost 395 395 480 Total r8sourc•8 exnd•d 31,055 171,582 202,637 364.706 Net IncomSngloutgolng Resources 19.014 12,8371 16,177 53.276 Investment Ideficilsllsurpluses Net Mov•m•nt In funds bofore Transfer8 Gros$ Transfers been funds (63,7181 63.718 Net Movement in funds for the year {44.704 60.881 16,177 53.276 funds BIF 73.986 12.6421 71.344 18,068 Total funds carrlod forward 29,282 58.239 87,521 Tl,344 notes on page 6 10 8 fomi an iniegral part ol Ihi8 finanraal statement. Page 4
LOVE, MERCY, HOPE REGISTEREO CHARrrY NUMBER 1186224 BALANCE SHEET as al 31sl De¢¢mb¢r. 2024 Plot• )1M D•¢ 2114 7thMI 2024 Ca$h In Hand & al Ba 11,824 Credltor5'. arnoun¢s lllllng du• wilhin on• y¢4r Toial A55ets less currvnl Ilabiliti 875 87.S21 71.344 Net Asse 87,521 71.344 CAP TAL RESERVE Ac¢umulaied Sury>bi AcethK 07121 71,y4 87.521 71.344 kn Ilttynptyln9 thè ol¢h8ffly 2011 Cknty••t4 r•cw•ds ILY peppthrnbon ofFlnwl 21 chantyha8 Prwared A¢711 gtrffj a truo ar¥J law vivalth• Wl¢ ol off•w¥offv •n¢J ol Iho finangal svar 2024. and ol and wendSlWg KG1x1. m arar• bl• ir•rn•nts ol¢hArtyAtt 2011. d In tne fin¥¢rJal repryknJ swndard for Enltye8 byth CHPRUSTEE Ahmed A3lm Th• notes<wipay 6* fjfrym parl oflNs fa1 st•Bmeni.
LOVE, MERCY. HOPE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1186224 Notes fom)ing part of these financial statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER. 2024 1. Accounting Policies ststemen¢ of MplIance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Attounting and Rewjrting by Charities.. Stal8m8nt of Recommended Practic8 applicable to thariiie5 preparing their accounts in accord8nc8 th8 Financial Reporbng Standard applicabl8 in th8 UK and Republic of Ire18nd issued in Octob8r 2019, th8 Finan81 Reporbng Standard applicatAe in th8 Unrt8(l Kirydom aryj Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, th8 Charities Act 2011. and UK Generally Accepted AcCnI1j Practice. Ba$ls of proparatlon Love, Mercy, Hop8 meets the definition of a public benefit en'ty under FRS 102. Assets and li8bililies are initially recognised at historical c05¢ or tr8nsaclion value unless OtheiSe slaled the I8vant accounting Oicy note8. Golng concèrn The financial slalernents have been prepared on a CLJncem basis. The trus188s assess thelher the u88 of 90ing concem is apprriate i.e. whelher Ih8re are any material uncertainties relaled ¢0 events or conditions Ihal May cast svJnfficanl doubl on Ihe ability of Ihe charity to continue as a going ¢on¢em. The trust make this assessrnenl in pect of a penod of one ye8r from Ihg dale of approval of thè financial statamènts. Incom• and •ndowm•nts Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and granls Ih81 provYe core fundirvJ or are of a 9eneral nature is recognised when Ihe tharily has entillemen¢ to Ihe inc4)me. il is prctstAe thai Ihe incom& wll t rectrived and the arnounl &%n bp measured With $LethI relk8bilty. Oon¥tlon¥ •nd l•g•d Donations and legac r8cc¥nised on a receN9 baws %thqn receipt ty wobat48 aTr1 the amount can reliably m88sured. Grant¥ ro1¥¥bI• Gr8n15 8re recognised when Ihe thprity ha5 an enbUemen¢to the fvnds and any condthns linked lo Ihe gr8n15 h8ve been mel. Wh&w perfornianr tondilths a attat*ed 10 the grani and are 10 be met. th? Inwma re¢oynised a5 a liabilty and Induded w the balance sheet a5 derer in(x)me io be reased. Pagp 6
LOVE, MERCY. HOPE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1186224 Notes forniing part of these financial statements {continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31$t DECEMBER. 2024 Expendlture l expenditure is recognised once there Is a gOI or c¢r6tructive{l0ti0n to Ihal ewdilure. It is probable setllemenl Is wuld and th8 amount Lan bè measured rdk2Ny. hjl ttssts art alk¥itd to thÈ aplicabl& &XndIturé hÈadirvJ thai aggregates wmi18r cos15 to Ihal category. Where costs cannot be direcuy attnbuw lo particular headings they have been a1Cated on a basls cor151slenl with Ih8 use of resour(5. nIral &lalf Ix>sls kted on lh8 basis of tstne spent, and depreciation charges allrtatsd w Ihe prthn of the assel's ilse. Charitable activitlO8 Charitable expenditure compnses Ihose rA)5ts Incurred by Ihe charrty in Ihe delivery of 115 activities and services for 115 beneficianes. 11 Includes both costs thal w be alkKaled direclly lo such actrvitses and those costs of an Indirect nature necessary to SUPPDrt them. Govornmont grant¥ Govemmenl grants are recognised based on the accrual wlol are woa5ure(l at the fair value of Ihe asset receivod or receiV8e. Grants are dassified 8s relating either re¥enu8 8S8eis. Grnnts r8n9 to rtwenue are r8cty3ni8ed Sn income overth• poriod in ttl¢h Ihe rlod costs ar• recognwd. Taxatlon Thtr charlty 18 consldered to P8S8 the Itsts 861 In P8r8gr8ph I schodu 6 0lth& FIMtK Aci 2010 and Ih&rtfor8 It mte18 the definitn ol a olar11ab company lor UK c¢rporatson tax purposes. Accudin, the charity is potontially exernpl frcm laxaiion In respact inc(knt or tApit81 gain$ re¢6ived wlhin covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of thè Corpor81ion Tax Act 2010 or Sec¢iw 256 of the Taxation of chable Gain5 Acl 1992. to the oxtenl that suth Incfjme or 98in5 ar8 8ppllad exdu&vely 10 Charitab purp$. Tanglble nX as8•t8 IndIvU81 fixed assets eosUThJ £5(K) or are recorded at cosl. 1058 any S8881 8JMu1aj depÈtIon 8nd wbsequeni Èr£umulatsd knWmil k>soas. Cash and calh equlval•nt• Cash and cash equivalen15 wrnpris• ¥h hond and doposits. dhershcrft-lerm hhlYqUIj inv8sim8nis Ih818re re8dlty converbt to a am1 ol c88h and are subject 10 an IngnIfiC8n1 dsk of hgnge In value. Fund 8tru¢ture Unre$iriciÉd income funds 8re general funds Ihai 8re 8vblefor use 81 Ihe tru$iees' disuèiion in fvrtherance of the ebl8ctbv8s ollhe charfty. Reslride(J funds are reed for speryk pu05•* 2 0on•tlon¥ Leg8¢1•8 31st Dec 2024 7th MAy2024 Dwabon$ Granis Other5 176.559 17.6LK¥ 42.255 218,814 3321 8S.421 417.992 3 Charitabh A¢tiville8 31st Dec 2024 7th MJy2D24 Direct Cost5 1 Donations 202.242 ,Z26 202,242 364326 P8gp 7
LOVE, MERCY. HOPE Notes forniing part of these financial statements (continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31$¢ DECEMBER. 2024 Notos 4 Support Cost 31st Dec 2024 71h M&y2024 Administration Eynses Accountancy Fees 395 39S S Trusts9$ r¢mun¢ratlon and n¢flts There were no Iruslee's Muneral10n Or ollr benefits the subied aceoJtin9 period. 6 Cr•dltors'. amounts lalllng duo wlthln y•ar 318t D•¢ 2024 71h Mty2024 Other Creditors.. Accountancy F$ 875.00 875.1)0 480 7 Accumulatad Surplus 318t Dec 2024 7th Mty2024 (Deficitysurplus Excess ol income over expendilu Bolanc• 71,344 16.177 87.521 18. 53.271 71.ju MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net M0Ment At 31112124 In Funds At 815124 Unrestrlctgd funds Gonervl fund 73,986 144,7041 29.282 Rutrl¢t•d lund• Re8ld¢led TOTAL FUNDS 60.881 16,177 58.239 87,521 71,344 Nel movernent In funds. Included In ihe above We as lokn%'. Incomlng Resources R¢sources Mov•mont In Expended Funds Unwitri¢ted lumdts General fund 31,055 19,014 R•strlct4d funds Restricted 16B,745 171,582 12,8371 TOTAL FUNDS Page 8
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0810512024 To 3111212024 Charity name: LOVE MERCY HOPE Charity registration number: 1186224 Objectives and Activities SC*<P rBferÉrt Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document P¥8 1.17 To WO together with global and local communities in bringing Love mer¢y and hope to those who need it most. In this we hope to bring benefit, relieve and assist victims of poverty, natural disaster, or catastrophe, by the supply of food, water and moral support. We also hope to inspire to educate. Summary ofthe 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 orKI 1.19 During the rewrting period, Love Mercy Hope carried out a wide range of humanitarian, educational, and community projects in alignment with its core charitable purposes, to relieve poverty, advancé education. and promote health and wellbeing for the public benefit both in the UK and intemationally. Internationally. the charity provided emergency humanitarian relief across regions facing crisis and deprivation. In Gaza. Love Mercy Hope funded water tanks for displaced families. distributed flour, fo)d parls. baby essentials, and Eid gifts, and launched both Qurbani 2024, which fed 10.535 people, and a Winter Appeal providing food and blankets to those enduring conflict and cold weather. In Syria. hot meals were distribuled lo families affected by war. Support also extended lo Lebanon following a natural disaster, and Bangladesh, where emergency flood relief was delivered. In Pakistan, the charity launched Rumi's Table Pakistan, extending ils SucsSful feeding model to new communities, and initiated the Pakistan Street Project, helping people start small businesses to become financiall self-suffiuenl. Winter su ort
included the distribution of blankets lo vulnerable families. In South Africa, Love Mercy Hope continued long-term community support and began developing a sustainable farm project to make feeding programmes self-reli8nt. Other ongoing international programmes included work in Malawi, the official opening of the Ghana Dergah as a community and spiritual centre. fruit tree planting and water access projects in Sri Lanka. and hosting a Silat martial arts conference in Cyprus to promote cultural exchange and wellbeing. Within the UK, Love Mercy Hope continued to support individuals facing hardship through Rumi's Table Nottingham. which provided over 3,600 meals in May alone and marked its 4th anniversary ¥Mlh a major winter food and clothing distribution. The charity also launched a weekly youth football project, sponsored AJ Sports Academys Under-11s team. and organisèd community fundraising football matches lo support humanitarian work. Cultural and wellbeing events such as Hearts in Harniony, poetry and singing gatherings at Hidayat Dergah, and the Traditional Martial Arts {Silat) prcgramme encouraged inclusion, creativity, and communrty connection. The charity also SUPF)Orted Mualif, an education and community initiative for Muslim reverts. and launched its official website in August 2024, improving accessibility and transparency for the public. Volunteer engagement was strengthened through leam-building acts'vilies including paintballing, escape rooms. and golf. culmin81ing in the AnnLJal Volunteer Celebration. which recognised contributions and encouraged continued involvement. Across all projects, Love Mercy Hope has demonstrated a strong comrnitmenl lo public benefit by addressing basic human needs, emFowering communities, and fostering social cohesion. Each activity directly supported the charity's mission to promote compassion, alleviate poverty, and build resilience through education, nourishment, and communi en emenl. We can confirm that all trustees have high regards to the guidelines issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charily Commission on public benefit Para 1.18
Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference NIA Para 1.38 Policy on grant making NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment NIA Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP r8f8rw Befven May and December 2024, Love Mercy Hope achieved significant progress in its mission lo relieve poverty, promot8 wellbeing. and slrengthen communities toth in the UK and overseas. Through its combined humanitarian, educational, and social initiatives, the charity improved the lives of thousands of people and created FQSitive ripple effects within the wider community. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity. identifying the difference the charity s work has made to the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Intemationally, Love Mercy Hope's projects in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon. and Bangladesh brought immediale relief lo those experiencing displacement, conflict, and disaster. The provision of water tanks, flour and food par¢els. hol meals, baby essentials. and winler relief improved families, access to basic needs and reduced the physical and emotional hardship faced by vulnerable groups. The Qurbani 2024 campaign alone fed 10,535 people, ensuring that communities could participale in the spiritual and social celebrations of Eid despite difficult conditions.
The launch of Rumi's Table Pakistan and the Pakistan Street Project marked major sleps toward suslainable povety reduction, helping families move from dependency to self-sufficiency. Similarly, Ihe sustainable fam inttiative in South Africa established a foundation for long-lerm food security and income generalion. In Sri Lanka, the fruit tree and water projects strengthened food resilience. while Ihe Ghana Dergah opening provided a pemianenl base for education, feeding, and community )hesion. These achievements demonslrale a growing focus on sustsinability and empowemient rather than short-lem aid. In the UK, Love Mercy Hope continued lo make a langible difference through Rumi's Table Notlingham. which provided Ihousands of meals lo those in need and organised major winter distributions of food and clothing. Inilialives such as the weekly youth football project and sports team sponsorships promoted inclusion, teamwork, and wellbeing among young people. Cullural and spirilLtal events such as Hearts in Hamony. poetry gatherings al Hidayat Dergah, and the Traditional Martial Arts Isilatl programme nurtured creativity, belonging, and crossvcommunity understanding. The charity also slrenglhened its infraslnjclure by launching a new website lo enhance transparency and engagement. while investing in ils volunteers through team-building and celebration events that recognised their commitment and fostered motivation. Overall. Love Mercy Hope's work in 2024 created measurable improvements in health, education, food access, and social connection. Beyond the direct aid provided, the charity's aclivilies built bridges beeen diverse communities, encouraged volunteerism, and inspired compassion across generations. The wider benefit to society lies in the slrengthened sense of shared humanity and collective responsibility that Love Mercy Hope continues lo promote through every project and artnershi
Additional infom)ation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about- Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objeclives set Par8 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial posltion at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Pard 1.21 We have ended the period with a balance of £86.245.26 in our bank account. Pard 1.22 There are no set amounts reserved but we have sufficient unrestricted funds in our bank accounts to meet any unexpected needs should they arise No set amount. Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Pard 1.22 Para 1.22 NIA Pard 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA AddStlonal Infomatlon loptlonal) You ma choose lo include further slatements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Pw8 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Pw8 1.46 A description of the princip81 risks facing the charity 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts= Type of governing document 2611012019 ara 1.25 Trustee deed How is the charity constituted? Par8 1.25 cio Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body enlilled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Election is done via vote among the current trustees. We consider long setving volunteers with outstanding performance and approach them to offer appointment. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustèès Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 We have MOU'S with: Hope For Mankind Lighthouse Community Foundation Oklur Association Rabbani Pot Foundation Peoples Foundation Naqshbandi Haqqani Sufi Order Association Al Jannah Hands Organisation Driftsands Islamic Dawah Organisation Maahad Abubakr Siddiq Naqshabandi Foundation Ghana shbandi a Merciful Foundation U anda Relationship with any related parties Porn 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details Charity name Love Mercy Hope Other name the charity uses LMH Registered charity number Charity's principal address 1186224 Love Mercy Hope DG House 6 Lilue Tennis Street Nottingham NG2 4EL
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Date$ acted If not for whole ear Trust88 name Office Irf any) Nome of person lor body) entltled tC*a olnl tru$¢ee Ifan Ahmed Aslam Chair 17th November 2019 1P November 2019 1f November 2019 20° November 2020 lsmaiel Khan Trustee Anton BL4ir Trustee Hassan Rafique Trustee 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor oratè trustees- namès of the directors al the date the re crt was a Dlrg¢tor nam¢ rovèd Name of trustee5 holding title to property belonging lo the charity Trust nam¢ Datss acted not for whol¢ ¢ar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional information (optional) Nam•s and addrèsses of advisers {Optlonal Infomiatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members Ioptlonal Inforniatlon> Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure ol kè rsonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declarè that they have approved Ihe Irustees. report above. Signed on behalf of Iho charfty's trustses Slgnaturelsl Full namelsl Position leg SocreLIry Chair, etcl F4 •A£o ek2 AL4 CtrithfL Dat• 3011012025