EASTIIAnDS oK(tThg www.easthands.org Report & Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024
EASTHANDS Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 Contents Page Management Committee and Charity Infom]ation 02 Trustees Annual Report 03-10 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities 13 Balance Sheet 14 Notes to the Financial Statements 15-17
EASTHANDS BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Chairperson and Trustee Mr Mohammed Nobab Uddi General Secr¢iary & Trustee Mr Bablul Hoque Treasurer & Trustee Mr Md Imran Ahmed Reglstered Ch8rlty Number.. 119 1463 Charlt Corres ondence Addres 13 Denl)am Crescenl Milchatn Surrey CR4 4LZ Inde endent Ex4mlner: Muhil & C Chartered Certified A¢¢ounlanls SOA Ashfield Sireel Unil 4 London EI 2BJ BAnkers: Lloyds B4nk Pl¢
EASTHANDS Trustees, Annual Report for the period From I. April 2023 to 31$1 March 2024 Chfirlty name: EASTHANDS Charity reglstratlon number:1191463 Objectives and Activities SORP Suinmary of th¢ purposes of the charity as set out in its ¥overning document PR 1.17 The relief of tliose in need, by reason ofyoutl), age, ill- health, disability. fin8n¢ial hardship or other disadvantage in Bangladesh and 8ucI) other countries as the trustees shall from tiine to tiine determine, by providing ants, items, and services to individuals in need gndlor charities, or other organisations working lo meet and relieve their ¢haritable needs. Inforniation, Advice & Guidance. Education. Training; Health & Wellbein¥' Environmental Issues. Gardening> Sports Activity; Feedingl Supporting the Homel¢ss and vulnerable people Summary of the main activities in relation lo tl)ose purposes for the publi¢ benefit. in particular, the acliviliesy projects or services identified in the accounts. St8l¢menl confinning wheilier the trustees liave had regard io tl)e guidanc¢ issued by tl)c Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 ond 1.19 Parn 1.18 The members of the Board confirni that tliey have ¢omplied willi their duty under ihe Charities Act 2011 to ensure Ilie charity provides public benefit. Tliey hove considered the public benefit guid8nc¢ published by the Cl)arity Commission and believe thai Iliey have followed uid8nce in this area., Addltlonal Informgtlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include funl)er statements where levant about: SORP reference Policy on want making. P4rB 1.38 We do not make gronls lo individuals Policy on social inveslinenl in¢ludin¥ progrnm related investment. P8rn 1.38 We are not considering Social Investment at this current time. 10 volUntr$ continue to support our services and are critical to our Organisation, both a8 Trustees, Advisors. nd proje¢l delivery Staff. We are very grateful for everyonc'g lime and commilm¢nl. Our volunteer- Rumana Afroze Rakhi awarded Female Volunteer of the Year 2023 b Tower Hamlets Council. Contribution made by volunteers. Par* 1.38 Other NIA
EASTHANDS Achievements And Performance SORPref. This year, our efforts have spanned a diverse range of initiatives. aimed at enriching th¢ lives of our community members. Here's a glimps¢ into the speclrutn of activities we've proudly facilitated - Summary of the tnain achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made io Ilie circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 120 Information, Advlce, and Guldince: Our primary focus has bee on addressing pressing cost-of-living concerns, offering invaluable assistance witl) debt management. navi&Fating energy expenses, facilitating housing applications, aiding in fom ¢omplelion. as well as bridging language barriers through translation and interpreting services. Envlronment & Carbon R¢du¢tlon: Tiirou¥h a series of ¢ngaging workshops and fll¢¢-lo-face advisory sessions, we've ignited conversations within our community about colleciive efforts towards reducin¥ our carbon footprint. Our aim is to transform Tow Hainlets into o ¢leaner, more sustainable area to call Iiome. Ilealth & Wellbelng: Nurturin¥ the wellbeing of our r¢sidenls, we've extended support towards cultivating green spaces and fostering love for gardening. Our ini1181ives l)ave cenired around the tlierapeutic benefits of lending to flowers and gryowin8 nulritlOU8 food, proinoting liolistic health pr8clice8. Sport$ hnd Wellbelng: In our ¢ommilmenl to promoting pliysi¢81 activity and holistic wellness, we've orcl)egtrated regular Badininlon sessions. These culminated in a grand tournament in August 2023, a vibrant gathering tliat saw the participation of over 300 individual8, fost¢ring camaraderie and vitality within our ¢ommunily. FoodbAnk Project: We've distributed carefully packed dry food to individual fainilies experiencing financial strain, extending Yital Support to our community members facing hardship. Homeless RamadAn Project: Throughout the sacred month of Ramadan, we've diligently delivered nourishing food packages to families in need, ensuring that no one goes hungry during this sp¢¢ial time of fasting and reflection. Herltage: Our endeavours have also delved into preserving and e¢lebraling the rich heritage of Tower Hamlets. Currentlyi we're diligently working on a program submission to secure funding from the lollery for a Heritage project. This project aims to commemorole the legacy of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman through the creation of a cotnpelling book and ac¢oinpanying audio tapes, ensuring that his profound impact is cherished and remembered for generations lo come.
EASTHANDS Addltlonal information (optional) You ma choose to include further slat¢m¢nls wlicrc relevant about: Objective l - Review our Governance, Aims and Obje¢lives and create 5-10-year plan. Fully Achleved Objectlve 2- Develop a Fund-Raising Plan to fund our infrastructure and ¢ore activities including Young People and the Environment. A£hieved Objective 3- Recruit and consolidate our volunteer bases, provide iraining and on¥oing support. Achleved Acliieveinents against obje¢iives set - PRrnI.41 Our objective as an organis8lion is lo secure additional funding to oddress the communities need. We were suc¢essful in securing £IOK for Environmental Work from The National Lottery Community Fund. £1 OK from The National Lollery Community Fund for our Gardenin8 and Health Progratlline and £40K from Go London for a Youth Sports Programme and £1 Ok for Carbon Reduction progr8mme from Towcr Hamlets council. £2k from Sported Foundation for woinen badminton. We were also successful with the good things Foundation lo provide Free Sim Cards and data to the Inost vulnerable in our community. In addition lo the above infonnalion, we also raised £27,879 in donations from individual donors. Perforniance of fundraising activities against objectiv¢s sel Pllrn 1.41 NIA Investineni perforniance against objectives PA[* 1.41 Other NIA Financfial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the )I1¢Y for holding reserves stalin8 why Iliey are held Atnounl of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Purh 1.21 Ai the end of March 2024, we are showing a surplus of £18,613 Our ambition is to achieve at l¢asl Ihree-six monil)s nning costs as a miniinum. Fortunatelyj our overheads are minimal and now we have approx. 8 weeks in reserves £18,613 NIA It is unrestricted reserves we need to incr¢as¢. Our restricted grants are monitored closely 80 that we do not overspend bul achieve full spend. Our trustees are committed to support ow charity for the long terni. We are exploring a range of funding streams. Like others we are affected by cost of living, and w¢ are ensuring our proposals reflect these costs PDrn 1.22 PBrn 1.22 P8rn 1.22 Pnra 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Paru 1.23
EASTHANDS Additlonal Informatlon (optional) You may choose to include further st8temenis where relevant about.. Our funding in 2023-24 has come from.. The charity's principal SOU¢8 of funds (including any fundraising) The National Lollery Community Fund (Environmental Work) £ l 0,000 P4Tr 1.47 The National Lottery Community Fund IG8rd¢ninB & H¢alth Probryamine) £lO.000 Go London (GLAI for a Youtli Sports Programme £40,000 over iwo years. LB of Tower Hamlelg for Carbon Reduction programme £1 0.000 Sported Foundation for women badminton. £2.000 We were also successful with the good things Foundation to provide Free Sim Cards and data lo the most vulnerable in our community. In addition to the above infomiation, we also raised £27,879 in donations from individual donors. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted. PorA 1.46 We ar¢ not exploring Investments at pr¢5enl. Key rlsks". Loss of one or more of the 3 Trustees. We do need to increase our Trustee numbers and we will look to appoinl during the year. L*¢k of Funds- We have secured a 2 year grant from Go London and with careful inanagement, will continue al least this aclivily. We have Awards for All funding lo cover at least 9 months. Our ¢hallenge 18 to work towards securin8 more project grants and unrestricted fundin8 towards our infrastructure ¢osls. Lack of toke up by eommunlty- This is extremely unlikely. Our activities relate lo community needs. Services we deliver are free and accessible, so no-one is prevented from taking part. A description of the principal risks facing the charity PDrn 1.46 Other
EASTHANDS Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's Itvsls.. Type of governing document P8rn 1.25 Cliaritable Association Model Constitution How is the charity consiiluted? PAra 1.25 Registered Charity Trustee selection Inetliods including details of any consliluiional provisions e.g. ¢le¢tion to post or naine of any person or body entitled to 8ppoinl one or more Irusle¢s ParA 1.25 Trustees ele¢l¢d by majority vote. Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma lioose io include further statements where relevant About.. We do Iiave a Policy in place for the induction of new Trustees tliai musl liappen wiil)in a month of appointment. Further training is given on a regular basis in relation to all Poli¢ies and Procedures. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of Iruslees. PAra 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with wliicl) tl)e charit works Para 1.51 The Charities orggnisalional structure is available al any lime, selling out Governing arrangements. Relationship with any related arlies PATh 1.51 NIA Other NIA Reference and Administrative detalls Charit name Otl)er name the charit uses istered ¢l)aril nuinber Charity's principal address EASTHANDS 1191463 18 Spelman Street {Basementl London EI 5LQ
EASTHANDS Nsimes of the charlty trustee5 who manage the ch#rlty: Trustee name o(nc£ lif ony) DAtes #¢ted If ttot for whol¢ year Name of person lor body) rntltltd to int trustte l(All Mohammed Nobab Uddin Chairl Lead Trustee Whole Year Bablul Hoque Md Iinran Ahmed Trustee Wliole Year Trustee Whole Year 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Corporate Iruslee8- names of the directors at the dale the report W85 8pproved. Dlrtttor None Name of tThstees holding till¢ lo property belonging to the charity Trustee name None Dates acted If not for whole tar
EAsfHANDS Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others. Description of the assets held in this ¢apacily. NIA Name and objects of the cliarity on whose behalf Ilie assets are held and how these falls wiihin the custodia charity's objecis. NIA Details of arrang¢m¢nls for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA AddltlonAI InformAtlon {optlon&l) Names ond addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Informatlon) e of advl8er Name Address NAM¢ of chlef executlve or names of Senlor staff membery (Optlonol InformAtlon) NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details NIA Other o tional information NIA
EASTHANDS Declarations The trustees declare thAt they have approved the tru$tee8' report Above. Slgned on behalf of the ¢hArlty'5 trustees Slgn#ture($) Full n*me(s) Po$ltlon (eg Secret#ry? Chalr, et¢) Mohammed Nobab Uddin Chair/Trustee Date 30 April 2024 io
EASTHANDS INDEPENDET EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EASTHANDS {CHARITY REG: 1191463) We have examined the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. whi¢h are sel out on pages 15 to 17 whi¢h have been prepared on the basis of historic cost. Th¢ Trustees have confirnied that they hold restricted funds and tliat all tlie funds are available lo meet tl)e charity's objectiv¢s. e$ ¢ctlve Res Ollslbllltles of Trustees and Examln¢r The charity's trustees are responsible for the prepar81ion of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audii is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is n¢¢ded. It is our r¢8ponsibility lo.. examine the account8 under section 145 of the 2011 A¢i' follow the procedures laid down in the general dire¢lions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 A¢1 and state whether particular m8ll¢rs have come lo our attention. B#sl$ of Inde endent Examlner's Statement Our examination was carried out in accordance wilh the General Directions given by the Charity Commi88ion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the occounts pres¢nl¢d with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from il)e In)slees concerning any sucl) Inalters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given Bs to whethw the accounts present a true and fair view, and the report is limited lo those mailers sel out in the statement below. Inde endent ExAmlner'$ Statement In the course of our examination, no maller has Come to our attention.. I I Which gives us reasonable cause lo believe thal in, any inaterial respects the requirements.. to keep accounting records in ac¢ordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the a¢¢ounling record5 and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act. ave not been mel; or 21 To whie in our opinion, attention should b¢ drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the a¢¢ s lo be reached. Muhlt Chartered Certified Accountants 80A Ashfield Street, Unit 4, London El 2BJ li
EASTHANDS roval of Aceounts We hereby approve the attached accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 and confirni thal we have supplied all the inforniation and explanations required for these accoutits. ChAlrperson & Tru8tee Mohammed Nobab Uddin Dated.. 30 April 2024 12
EASTHANOS Statement of Financial Activities For the year end¢d 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restri¢led Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes Ineomlng re$our¢e$ Donation Albert hunt GLA -London LBTH-Main Account Main Grant Sported Foundglion 27,879 27,879 39,436 2,000 5,025 8,309 20,000 5,025 8,309 20,000 2,000 2,000 29,879 33,334 63,213 41,436 Incoine resources from charitable activities Total incoming resources 29,879 33,334 63,213 41,436 Re$ource8 expended Cosi of generating funds.. Charitable activities and support 24,929 22,640 47,569 45,749 Total resources expend¢d 45,749 Nel movement in funds 4,950 10,694 15,644 {4,3131 Reeon¢ili*tlon of funds: Total funds brought forward 2,959 2,959 7,272 Total Funds carried fonvard 2,959 13
EASTHANDS Bg18nce Sheet 1$ at 31 Marcb 2024 2024 2024 2023 Note Flxed i$set8 Current assets: Cash at bank and in hand Prepayments Deposit Account Total Current assets 19,453 3,559 19,453 3,559 Current IIAbllltle$ Creditors falling due within one year {850) {6001 2,959 18.603 Nel current Assets Net assets 18,603 2,959 The funds tsf the charlty: Unrestricted funds BIF Net Unrestricted funds for this p¢riod 2,959 15,644 7,272 14.313) Total unr¢8lricted funds 18,603 2,959 Restricted income funds Total ¢harlty fund&: 18,603 2,959 ChAlrpersDn & Trustee Mohammed Nobab Uddln Treasurer & Trustee Md Imran Ahmed Secretary & Trustee Bablul Hoque Date.. 30 April 2024 14
EASTHANDS Note$ to financiAI stAtement$ l. Accounting policies la) Basis of preparation Tlie financial sialements have been prepored under ihe historical cost convention. The financial stateinents have been prep8red in accordance witl) Statement of Recommended Pra¢lice'. Accounting and Reporting and applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011. {b) Funds stNcture Unreslricled income funds comprise those funds whi¢h the Iru8lees are free to use for any pujpose in furtherance of tlie charitable objects. Unreslricled funds include designated funds wl)ere the trustees, at their discretion. have sel aside resources for a specific purpose. Reslricled funds are funds which ar¢ lo be used in accordance with splf1¢ restrictions imposed by the donor or the ternis of a specific appeal at any time and under the lenng for public collection of Zakat in accordance with the teachings of Islam. (¢1 Charitable a¢livilies Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the cliarity in the delivery of 118 activitie5 and services for its benefici8ries. It includes both the direct pay and Support costs relating to those activities. (dl Tangible fixed assets and depreciaiion All oss¢ts ¢osling more than £500 are c9pilalised and at historic cost. Fixed assets are slated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The freehold properly 15 valued al historic cost and il is not depreciated. 15
EASTHANDS 2. Incoming resources from voluntary In¢ome Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds Total 2024 2023 Individual donation Albert Hunt SP GLA -London LBTH-Main Account Main Grant Sported Foundation 27,879 27,879 39,436 2,000 5,025 8.309 20.000 5,025 8,309 20,000 2,000 2,000 Total 29.879 33.334 63,213 41.436 3. Charltabl¢ A¢tlvldes (Support costs) Unr¢strl¢ted funds Re$trl¢ted funds TotAI 2024 2023 Badminton project Badminton Tournamcnl Hall Hir¢ Badininlon Tournament Phoiography Badininion Tournatnenl printin¥ Badininlon Tourn8inenl Sound systern Badininlon Tournament Trophies Bank charge Children hel Con%ultancy fee Disabled Familie5 Help Donation 2688 .656 50 240 1.656 50 240 50 50 538 538 3,029 2.000 1,400 120 450 450 Food Pack 13,022 Foodbank Project Gardening project Help poor people Helping Homeless project Helping Poor Girl Projcct Horneless foodbank project Homele55 Ramadan Food pack Homele&% support- Human relief fund 1,500 694 1,500 694 100 100 1,590 400 1,250 1,590 400 2,700 1,480 2,700 1,480 12,537 1500 691 Magazine, leaflets ¢tc Old people club Printing and stationary Promotional Goods 500 1.032 146 1,032 146 16
EASTHANDS Unrestrleted funds Restricted funds Tot812024 2023 Refreshment 260 260 Restricted - Community Loitery Fund- Equipm¢nt- Laptop Restricted . Community Lottery Fund- hall and seminar Restricted - Community Loitery Fund- Hall J4ire Restricted Community Lottery Fund- Photography Re.8tricted Community Lottery Fund- projeci Coordinator Restricted Cominunily Lottery Fund. promo video Restricted Coinmunily Lottery Fund- proinotional works Reslricied- Community Lottery Fund- Refre.8hment Restricted Coininunily Lottery Fund- TTansPOrt Reslrict¢d- Community Lottery Fund- volunte¢r Re%lricied- NHS project Coordinator Reslrictcd- NHS Proje¢t Hall Hire Re4lrict¢d NHS Project Volunteer Restricted TH Carbon Prograrnm¢- photogrAphy Reslri¢ted TH Carbon Programme- project coordinator Re8iricted TH Carbon PTObFTamrnc- spcak¢r/professional fee Re4triclcd - TH Carbon Programrne. Hall hire R¢siri¢led TH Carbon Prograinrnc- Re%iricted - TH c.arbon ProbJramme- Promotional items Re%tricled - TH Carbon Programme- refreshment Re%iricled - TH Carbon Prograinme- volunteer Rc%lricled - TH Carbon Proramme -educational video Re¥tricled - TH Carbon Prob7rainme -job advert Safe Water- BD 1,266 3,450 70 1,266 3,450 70 50 1,700 1,200 1,625 130 50 1,700 1,200 1,625 130 600 600 800 2,365 200 800 2,365 200 220 150 220 150 1,560 1,280 160 1,560 1,280 160 788 788 331 331 390 800 390 800 2,500 605 2,500 605 670 Staff Salary Subbcription Sundry Support Gaza Children Support homeles5 housing Project in BD Telephone rental cost Travel & Substance 8,580 140 59 8,580 140 59 59 1850 1850 840 840 124 124 637 Ukraine r¢li¢f project Ukraine 5UPPOrt Accountancy Fees 4.542 500 450 400 850 600 Total 24,929 22,640 47,S69 45,749 17