Registered Charity No: 1187144
NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
CHARITY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Address Central House 13 Ravenhurst Street Birmingham B12 0HD Charity number 1187144 Charity trustees Timothy Howard Brown Miles Bartholomew Jarvis Matthew Samuel Partridge Simon Geoffrey Holley Andrew David McCullough Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Independent examiner Mr Colin Dadswell ACCA Caladine Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1BF
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NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The Trustees present their Annual Report and the Financial Statements of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2021.
1 Constitution
The Trust was formed by its Trust Deed dated 4 December 2019. The activities of the Trust were originally carried out within Churchcentral Trust (registered charity no 1118562) as a separate restricted fund. In March 2021 the assets of this fund were transferred to Noor International Trust and the activities have since been carried out by Noor.
2 Objectives
The objects of the charity are:
The relief of poverty and to advance the Christian faith for the public benefit:
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The support, mentoring and training of leaders of Christian churches and NGOs in the Middle East,
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Organising conferences and workshops for leaders and church members
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Developing printed and online training materials
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Making grants to churches and NGOs sharing these charitable purposes
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Training UK churches to support and care for personnel working overseas
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Training teams working for the relief of suffering in different nations
3 Governance and organisational structure
The trustees met three times during the period. They discussed the delivery of the objectives including planned events and online webinars and coaching. The trustees also discussed fund raising and how to recruit more donors. The trustees also assessed the impact of the COVID pandemic on the activities of the charity and what steps should be taken regarding training and leaders conferences and workshops.
The trustees are responsible for recruiting new trustees and to ensure they receive training and have appropriate knowledge and experience for good governance and for delivery of the charity objectives.
The trustees also recognise their responsibility for the wellbeing of employees and volunteers and the need to ensure they are well supported in their work with the charity. Individual trustees have been in regular contact with the employee and volunteers throughout the period.
The trustees that served during the year were:
Timothy Howard Brown Miles Bartholomew Jarvis (appointed 26 March 2021) Matthew Samuel Partridge Simon Geoffrey Holley Andrew David McCullough
4 Review of activities
Leadership Training and Mentoring
This has been delivered through regular online mentoring seminars on zoom to leaders in the Middle East, Turkey, Greece and Central Asia.
Organising conferences and workshops for leaders and church members
Due to the impact of the COVID pandemic the trustees did not think it was wise to gather international leaders for in-person conferences or workshops.
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NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Developing printed and online training material
Using the title of ‘Unreached’, online training materials have been developed for people and churches working in cross cultural settings in the UK and overseas. They can be found here Broadcast – Multiplying the Mission (thebroadcastnetwork.org)
No grants have been made to churches and NGOs during this period
Training UK churches to support and care for personnel working overseas
In addition to the developing online materials (see above), several online webinars have been held and forums to discuss best practice and compliance for churches supporting volunteers working in overseas in cross cultural contexts.
A training and practical experience internship has been launched. It is a church-based, one-year crosscultural placement. Three interns are taking part, combining learning via an online syllabus with projects in their local communities, including support for Afghan refugee families in Leeds, an English conversation club in Birmingham, and support for Ukrainian refugees in Athens.
Training Teams working for the relief of suffering in different nations
Through the delivery of online mentoring, training workshops and in person coaching, teams have benefitted in Turkey, Central Asia, Egypt, Greece and the Middle East.
5 Public benefit
The trustees have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Trust Commission and believe that the objectives and activities of the Trust are for the public benefit.
The delivery of the charity objectives means many leaders both ex-patriots and indigenous are better equipped to provide good pastoral care and support for the people they are working alongside. In addition, in several locations leaders and teams are better equipped to work alongside refugees and economically poorer people, providing appropriate care and practical help with a greater understanding of the cultural issues and challenges people are facing.
Importantly with the Charity’s employee based in Egypt this gives greater opportunity for understanding one of the main regions the charity is working in. As well as training and mentoring a team in Cairo, the employee is intentionally learning from other leaders and NGOs in the region, meeting with their leaders and observing the work of the NGOs.
6 Review of financial position
The number of donors increased during the period both with regular donations and one off payments. All in-person training events and the internship program have covered their costs. The closing position of the accounts is strong with £61,152 carried into the next financial year.
7 Risk management
The Trust has considered the risks it may face and confirm that systems have been established to mitigate them.
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NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
8 Reserves
The Trustees have agreed to hold reserves of three months employee costs for future years.
As funds were still being raised for the charity it was not possible to hold reserves during 2021 but for 2022 reserves will be held as above.
9 Independent examination
Mr Colin Dadswell ACCA was appointed during the year to undertake the Independent Examination.
Approved on behalf of the Board of Trustees
Timothy Howard Brown Trustee
Date: 26 October 2022
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NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
I report to the Trust's trustees on my examination of the accounts of Noor International Trust for the year ended 31 December 2021, which are set out on pages 6 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Trust Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
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(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Colin Dadswell ACCA Caladine Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Chantry House, 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne, BN21 1BF
Date: 28 October 2022
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NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| £ £ Receipts Transfer of assets from Churchcentral Trust 14,969 18,068 Grants received 32,600 - Gifts and donations 30,135 430 Unreached booking fees - 6,750 Unreached Internship income - 2,390 Yasam 960 Miscellaneous 700 - Total receipts 78,404 28,598 Payments Wages, social security and pension 36,291 - Travel and accommodation 1,333 - Insurance 860 - Conferences 120 - Books 33 - Phone and internet 500 - Language 688 - Administration 224 - Unreached General costs - 5,154 Unreached Internship costs - 200 Yasam - 425 Miscellaneous 22 - 40,071 5,779 Net receipts/ (payments) 38,333 22,819 Cash funds brought forward 1 January 2021 - - Cash funds carried forward 31 December 2021 38,333 22,819 Unrestricted Restricted |
2021 2020 £ £ 33,037 - 32,600 - 30,565 - 6,750 - 2,390 - 960 - 700 - 36,291 - 1,333 - 860 - 120 - 33 - 500 - 688 - 224 - 5,154 - 200 - 425 - 22 - - 61,152 - - - 61,152 - 107,002 45,850 |
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The notes on page 8 form part of these Financial Statements.
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NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| ASSETS Cash at Bank and in hand Debtors Gift aid LIABILITIES Creditors Accruals Centralchurch Trust Pension |
2021 £ 61,152 250 960 700 430 2,090 |
2020 £ - |
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Approved by the Trustees on 26 October 2022.
Timothy Howard Brown Trustee
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NOOR INTERNATIONAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1 Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared as a Receipts and Payments account in accordance with section 133 of the Charities Act 2011.
1.1 Funds
General funds represent monies received that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for applications on the general purposes of the charity.
Restricted funds represent monies received with specific purposes declared by the donor.
2 Related parties transactions
The Trust paid Emmanuel Church Oxford, which has two common trustees, £1,490 for Unreached work.
3 Restricted funds
| Unreached General Unreached Internship Yasam |
1-Jan-21 £ - - - - forward Brought |
31-Dec-21 £ £ £ 7,180 5,154 2,026 2,390 200 2,190 19,028 425 18,603 28,598 5,779 22,819 Carried forward Payments Receipts |
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The Unreached General fund represents monies received to be spent on costs relating to people relocating overseas, such as rent, training events and resources.
The Unreached Internship fund represents monies received for internship costs run by the Unreached Network, such as books, events, training and administration costs of the program.
The Yasam Fund represents monies received to support church planting in Turkey, specifically supporting several churches existing in the country.