Little Giving Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2023
Administrative Details
Charity name: Little Giving Registration number: 1190004 Principle address: 133 Milton Avenue, London E6 1BN Current trustees: Usman Rasul, Imran Tailor, Reedwan Iqbal
Structure, Governance and Management
Little Giving is an unincorporated trust with objects and regulations set out in the trust deed dated 1 April 2020. Trustees are responsible for governance, management and operations of the charity, and communicate regularly to fulfil these functions. New trustees are identified and appointed by existing trustees, and supported as needed. The charity has no employees.
Objectives, Activities and Achievements
The objects of the charity are to advance any charitable purpose as determined by the trustees at their discretion. The charity achieved its objectives by funding organisations specialising in emergency aid, education, and hardship relief, mainly through its daily donation programme, as well as through general grants. This year, the charity received £485,068 [2022: £439,591] in public donations, and awarded a total of £475,990 [2022: £441,364] in grants (delivered and committed), with due regard for the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
The daily donation programme supports a variety of charities from large aid organisations like the Palestine Red Crescent Society and UWT to smaller specialist charities like Mothers of Afghanistan and Nawaal Benevolence Fund. This year, more than 20 organisations received funding from the programme, with eight receiving amounts in excess of £10,000.
Financial Review, Risks and Plans
At 31 December 2023, the charity held restricted funds of £21,765 and unrestricted funds of £71,846. Maintaining activities without staff remains an ongoing risk. The charity aims to explore establishing an operations centre, and continue its daily donation programme and other activities; and to maintain sufficient reserves for that purpose.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf,
Reedwan Iqbal 30 October 2024
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
| Income Donations Income tax recovered Total income Expenditure Charitable grants Operational costs Fundraising costs Total expenditure Net income Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Funds brought forward Funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 479,823 Nil 479,823 464,754 330 Nil 465,084 14,739 1,615 16,354 5,411 21,765 |
Unrestricted funds 5,245 88,772 94,017 11,236 1,996 270 13,502 80,515 (1,615) 78,900 (7,054) 71,846 |
Total funds this year |
Total funds last year 439,591 Nil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 485,068 | ||||
| 88,772 | ||||
| 573,840 | 439,591 | |||
| 441,364 1,710 644 |
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| 475,990 | ||||
| 2,326 | ||||
| 270 | ||||
| 478,586 | 443,718 | |||
| (4,127) | ||||
| 95,254 | ||||
| 95,254 | (4,127) | |||
| 2,484 (1,643) |
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| (1,643) | ||||
| 93,611 |
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
| Current assets Cash Current liabilities Grant commitments Non-current liabilities Loans Total liabilities Net current assets Net assets Total funds |
Restricted funds 74,694 (52,929) Nil (52,929) 21,765 21,765 21,765 |
Unrestricted funds 82,797 Nil (10,951) (10,951) 82,797 71,846 71,846 |
Total funds this year |
Total funds last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157,491 | 64,084 | |||
| (54,776) (10,951) |
||||
| (52,929) | ||||
| (10,951) | ||||
| (63,880) | (65,727) | |||
| 9,308 (1,643) |
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| 104,562 | ||||
| 93,611 | ||||
| 93,611 | (1,643) | |||
Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
| Net income Adjustment for change in creditors Net cash from operating activities Change in cash Cash at the beginning of the year Cash at the end of the year |
Total funds this year |
Total funds last year (4,127) 27,690 |
|---|---|---|
| 95,254 | ||
| (1,847) | ||
| 93,407 | 23,563 | |
| 23,563 40,521 |
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| 93,407 | ||
| 64,084 | ||
| 157,491 | 64,084 | |
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf,
Reedwan Iqbal 30 October 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historic cost convention and in line with 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), in Sterling.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Donations are recognised when receivable, receipt is probable, and the amount can be reliably measured. Where donations are made through a payment or funding intermediary, they are recognised upon settlement and at the settlement amount. Income tax recoverable is recognised at the time the claim is accepted.
Expenditure and liabilities are recognised once there is an obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount can be reliably measured. All expenditure and liabilities are accounted for on an accruals basis.
Restricted funds are assets designated or donated for a specific purpose. Unrestricted funds are assets that may be used for meeting general objectives of the charity, as determined by the trustees.
There were no employees during the year. Trustees did not receive a salary. There were no related party transactions that require disclosure.
Details on institutions and purposes that receive grants from the charity can be accessed at www.littlegiving.org.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have examined the accounting records for Little Giving for the year ended 31 December 2023. I confirm that the accounts are in keeping with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and accurately reflect Little Giving’s financial performance and position for the year to 31 December 2023. I have found no matters that warrant attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.
Hassan Jamshaid, ACMA, CGMA Membership body: CIMA
138 Briercliffe Road, Burnley BB10 1TU 30 October 2024