Charity registration number: 1189937
MERCIFUL HEARTS TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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Merciful Hearts Contents
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2—3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Comparative Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8—10 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
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Merciful Hearts Reference and Administrative Details For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
| Trustees | Mr Usamah Himdy - Chair |
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| Mr Nasar Farid | |
| Mr Osman Mukhtar | |
| Phone: | 07944040446 |
| Email: | info@mercifulhearts.org.uk |
| Website: | www.mercifulhearts.org.uk |
| Charity Number | 1189937 |
| Principal Address | Merciful Hearts |
| 7 Wellington Street | |
| Luton | |
| LU1 2QH | |
| Independent Examiner | Mr Umber Khan, AFA, MIPA |
| Taxwise Accountancy | |
| 16 Titan Court | |
| Laporte Way | |
| Luton | |
| Bedfordshire | |
| LU4 8EF |
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Merciful Hearts
Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
Merciful Hearts main purpose is to relieve poverty and provide emergency assistance to those suffering around the globe from natural disasters, famine, water shortage and conflicts.
Through collaboration with strategically sourced partners around the globe, we co-ordinate and implement projects spanning Syria, Uganda, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Palestine, turkey, Somalia, Lebanon.
Significant Activities
Summary of the main activities include General Charitable Acts: The Advancement of Health or Saving of Lives and The Prevention or Relief of Poverty. This is done through contracts with delivery partners that in turn provide services such as equipment, food, clothing, infrastructure etc. Notable projects include medical aid, food, water and bread donation, as well as charitable payments of Islamic Zakat.
Public Benefit
In planning and undertaking our activities the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that these activities were carried out for the public benefit.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
The charity has been pivotal in creating, disseminating and organising various projects to aid refugees in Turkey. Primarily amongst them were projects for food packs designed to help a family over a prolonged period of time and bread programmes designed to provide a steady supply of bread as a staple food source. There were also water projects providing clean water and clothing/blanket drives designed to tackle hostile weather conditions as winter set in.
The impact this has had on beneficiaries is evident and wide reaching, families have been provided with food and clothing, alongside bread and clean water that has allowed them to sustain themselves, despite harsh living conditions. The food and water has provided health, good nutrition and steady food for otherwise hungry individuals and families.
Financial Review
Additional Note
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising): General public corporate donors and other charities.
The principal risks facing the charity:
Risk 1. Partner Dependency and Reliability: We work with two key partners in Turkey with whom we have established strong, long-term relationships and conducted thorough due diligence. We actively monitor their activities and financial management. While our reliance on these partners is significant, their consistent performance and our ongoing oversight currently mitigate this risk to a low level.
Risk 2. Funding Sustainability: Maintaining a consistent income stream remains important for our ongoing operations. While we benefit from a base of regular donors, fluctuations in overall charitable giving could still pose a low-level risk to our long-term financial stability. We are actively working to maintain and potentially grow our donor base.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity is governed by a Constitution and is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Foundation model. The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 15/06/2020.
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Merciful Hearts Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
Trustee Selection Methods
Individuals with the requisite skills and experience of working in the charity sector are approached.
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Nasar Farid
Trustee 15/05/2026
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Merciful Hearts Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Merciful Hearts For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Merciful Hearts (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity 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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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents 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.
Mr Umber Khan, AFA, MIPA 15/05/2026 Taxwise Accountancy 16 Titan Court Laporte Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 8EF
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Merciful Hearts Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities: 4 Charitable activities NET INCOME NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 8 |
Unrestricted funds £ 3,537 |
Restricted funds £ 79,660 |
2025 Total funds £ 83,197 |
2024 Total funds £ 90,037 |
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| (2,791) | (55,899) | (58,690) | (78,177) | |
| 745 | 23,762 | 24,507 | 11,860 | |
| 745 8,495 |
23,762 25,310 |
24,507 33,805 |
11,860 21,945 |
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| 9,240 | 49,072 | 58,312 | 33,805 |
The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Merciful Hearts Comparative Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities: 4 Charitable activities NET INCOME NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 8 |
Unrestricted funds £ 130 |
Restricted funds £ 89,907 |
2024 Total funds £ 90,037 |
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| (874) | (77,303) | (78,177) | |
| (744) | 12,604 | 11,860 | |
| (744) 26,054 |
12,604 (4,109) |
11,860 21,945 |
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| 25,310 | 8,495 | 33,805 |
The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Merciful Hearts Statement of Financial Position As At 30 June 2025
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 7 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 8 On behalf of the board |
Unrestricted funds £ 27,555 |
Restricted funds £ 32,257 |
2025 Total funds £ 59,812 |
2024 Total funds £ 34,955 |
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| 27,555 (1,500) |
32,257 - |
59,812 (1,500) |
34,955 (1,150) |
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| 26,055 | 32,257 | 58,312 | 33,805 | |
| 26,055 | 32,257 | 58,312 | 33,805 | |
| 26,055 | 32,257 | 58,312 | 33,805 | |
| 49,072 9,240 |
8,495 25,310 |
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| 58,312 | 33,805 | |||
Mr Nasar Farid Trustee 15/05/2026
The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Merciful Hearts Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
1. General Information
Merciful Hearts is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1189937. The principal address is Merciful Hearts , 7 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Going Concern Disclosure
The trustees have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
2.3. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
| Donations and gifts Donations and gifts . Analysis of Expenditure Charitable activities Charitable activities |
Unrestricted funds £ 3,537 |
Restricted funds £ 79,660 |
2025 Total funds £ 83,197 |
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| Unrestricted funds £ 130 |
Restricted funds £ 89,907 |
2024 Total funds £ 90,037 |
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| 2025 Support costs (see note 5) £ 58,690 |
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| 2024 Support costs (see note 5) £ 78,177 |
4. Analysis of Expenditure
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Merciful Hearts Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
5. Support Costs
| Employee costs General administration Governance costs General administration Governance costs |
2025 Charitable activities £ 587 57,753 350 |
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| 58,690 | |
| 2024 Charitable activities £ 77,827 350 |
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| 78,177 |
6. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL)
7. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| . Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year |
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| Accruals and deferred income . Movement in Funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Restricted fund Total funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund |
As at 1 July 2024 £ 8,495 25,310 |
Income £ 3,537 79,660 |
2025 £ 1,500 Expenditure £ (2,792) (55,898) |
2024 £ 1,150 |
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| As at 30 June 2025 £ 9,240 49,072 |
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| 33,805 | 83,197 | (58,690) | 58,312 | ||
| As at 1 July 2023 £ 26,054 |
Income £ 130 |
Expenditure £ (874) |
As at 30 June 2024 £ 25,310 ...CONTINUED |
8. Movement in Funds
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Merciful Hearts Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
Restricted funds
| Restricted funds | ||||
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| Restricted fund Total funds |
(4,109) | 89,907 | (77,303) | 8,495 |
| 21,945 | 90,037 | (78,177) | 33,805 |
9. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
10. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.
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Merciful Hearts Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations and gifts EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Activities: Charitable activities Travel expenses Advertising and marketing costs Website costs Bank charges Charitable donations and distributions Accountancy fees NET INCOME |
2025 Total funds £ 83,197 |
2024 Total funds £ 90,037 |
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| 83,197 | 90,037 | |
| 83,197 (587) (1,150) (349) (355) (55,899) (350) |
90,037 - - (84) (440) (77,303) (350) |
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| (58,690) | (78,177) | |
| (58,690) | (78,177) | |
| 24,507 | 11,860 |
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