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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¢

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Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From I. April 2023 to 31$1 March 2024
Chfirlty name: EASTHANDS
Charity reglstratlon number:1191463
Objectives and Activities
SORP
Suinmary of th¢ purposes of the
charity as set out in its ¥overning
document
P￿R 1.17
The relief of tliose in need, by reason ofyoutl), age, ill-
health, disability. fin8n¢ial hardship or other disadvantage
in Bangladesh and 8ucI) other countries as the trustees
shall from tiine to tiine determine, by providing ￿ants,
items, and services to individuals in need gndlor charities,
or other organisations working lo meet and relieve their
¢haritable needs.
Inforniation, Advice & Guidance. Education. Training;
Health & Wellbein¥' Environmental Issues. Gardening>
Sports Activity; Feedingl Supporting the Homel¢ss and
vulnerable people
Summary of the main activities in
relation lo tl)ose purposes for the
publi¢ benefit. in particular, the
acliviliesy projects or services
identified in the accounts.
St8l¢menl confinning wheilier the
trustees liave had regard io tl)e
guidanc¢ issued by tl)c Charity
Commission on public benefit
Para 1.17
ond 1.19
Parn 1.18
The members of the Board confirni that tliey have
¢omplied willi their duty under ihe Charities Act 2011 to
ensure Ilie charity provides public benefit. Tliey hove
considered the public benefit guid8nc¢ published by the
Cl)arity Commission and believe thai Iliey have followed
uid8nce in this area.,
Addltlonal Informgtlon (optlonal)
You ma
choose to include funl)er statements where ￿levant about:
SORP reference
Policy on want making.
P4rB 1.38
We do not make gronls lo individuals
Policy on social inveslinenl
in¢ludin¥ progrnm related
investment.
P8rn 1.38
We are not considering Social Investment at this
current time.
10 volUnt￿r$ 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
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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.

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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

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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

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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
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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
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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

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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$ltlon (eg Secret#ry?
Chalr, et¢)
Mohammed Nobab Uddin
Chair/Trustee
Date
30 April 2024
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INDEPENDET EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EASTHANDS {CHARITY REG:
1191463)
We have examined the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. whi¢h are sel out on pages 15
to 17 whi¢h have been prepared on the basis of historic cost. Th¢ Trustees have confirnied that they hold
restricted funds and tliat all tlie funds are available lo meet tl)e charity's objectiv¢s.
e$
¢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
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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
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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$ource8 expended
Cosi of generating funds..
Charitable activities and support
24,929
22,640
47,569
45,749
Total resources expend¢d
45,749
Nel movement in funds
4,950
10,694
15,644
{4,3131
Reeon¢ili*tlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
2,959
2,959
7,272
Total Funds carried fonvard
2,959
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Bg18nce Sheet 1$ 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
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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 sp￿lf1¢ 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.
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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
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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 Pro￿ramme -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
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