## **2024** ## **AL-QIYAS WELFARE** ANNUAL REPORT **AUGUST 2023 - DECEMBER 2024** +44 7856 503 504 info@alqiyaswelfare.org www.alqiyaswelfare.org Registered Charity No. 1191634 (England & Wales) **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** Al-Qiyas Welfare 101 Wood Close Windsor Berkshire SL4 3LB United Kingdom Tel : +44 7856 503 504 info@alqiyaswelfare.org www.alqiyaswelfare.org Pakistan Office River Road Mistrian Mohalla Jhelum, Punjab 49600 Pakistan Tel +92 331 2557788 +92 331 4557788 Registered Charity No. 1191634 **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## STRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE Al-Qiyas Welfare is a a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by the rules of its constitution registered 5 October 2020 and amended 20 May 2021. Al-Qiyas Welfare is registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales. ## PUBLIC BENEFIT In setting the charity’s objectives and planning activities, the trustees have carefully considered the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. ## TRUSTEES The trustees of the charity during the period of this report are as follows: Zulfiqar Hussain Nafeesah Hussain Sajid Rashid Sulaman Shafqat Trustees are selected and appointed as per the rules set out in the charity’s constitution. ## VOLUNTEERS The commitment, dedication and passion of our volunteers contribute greatly to the success of Al-Qiyas Welfare. Our team of volunteers play a crucial role in supporting every aspect of our projects. We are extremely grateful to them for their valuable time and commitment to our work. ## POLICY ON RESERVES The charity ensures there is always cash available to meet its day-to-day operations. **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## OBJECTIVE The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship in Pakistan by providing financial support and assistance for funerals and burial costs. The prevention or relief of poverty in Pakistan by providing or assisting in the provision of; clean water supply, food, clothing, medical care, equipment for people with disabilities and education for orphans. ## MISSION Al-Qiyas Welfare was founded in 2019 with an aspiring vision to alleviate poverty by providing financial assistance and support for funerals and burial, monthly food packs, wheelchairs and assistance for individuals with disabilities, education support to orphan children and clean, safe and sustainable drinking water in villages and rural communities in throughout Pakistan. We aim to address the needs of those living in poverty and those struggling with financial problems and help the poorest communities in Pakistan. **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR From the beginning of the charity more than 5 years ago to now, Al-Qiyas Welfare has experienced significant growth with a steadfast commitment to helping those most in need and supporting more and more deserving families. With each passing year, we have extended our reach to assist the most vulnerable and aid more and more deserving families. In the recent years, we have expanded across different regions of Pakistan, allowing us to make a difference in the lives of more individuals than ever before, offering them the support and assistance they deserve. This report highlights the work Al-Qiyas Welfare does in the hopes to alleviate poverty in communities across Pakistan. It showcases the dedicated efforts made by the organisation to enhance the lives of those in need. Through various projects, Al-Qiyas Welfare continues to make a positive impact on underprivileged communities throughout Pakistan. The heart of our charity lies in the enthusiasm and tireless efforts of our trustees and volunteers, whose commitment to our cause is truly inspiring. I am filled with immense pride and gratitude towards our dedicated trustees, hardworking volunteers, and the generous donors who continuously contribute to our noble cause. The progress we have achieved is a result of the unwavering commitment and hard work of our team, as well as the generosity of our donors. It is the collective effort of our team that has driven Al-Qiyas Welfare towards achieving our vision of making a positive impact in the communities we serve. As we move forward, I wish to extend my gratitude to all for their support and for the trust and confidence they place in AlQiyas Welfare. Together, we will continue to work towards our mission and vision of creating a better, brighter, and more compassionate future for all. ## **ZULFIQAR HUSSAIN** CHAIRMAN **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## OUR TEAM Al-Qiyas Welfare is mainly operated by volunteers who generously dedicate their time and efforts to support our cause. These volunteers are the heart and soul of Al-Qiyas Welfare, working tirelessly to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. We deeply appreciate the dedication of our volunteers who play a crucial role in the successful running of Al-Qiyas Welfare projects. Their hard work, passion, and commitment are the driving force behind the success of our projects and without them it would not be possible. Their dedication and commitment to helping those in need have truly made a significant impact on the community. Without their valuable contributions of time and effort, Al-Qiyas Welfare would not be able to reach as many individuals and families who require assistance and make a difference in their lives. We are truly grateful for their invaluable contributions and the positive impact they have on our organisation and the communities we serve. JazakAllah Khair to all our amazing volunteers for your hard work and dedication. May Allah reward you all for your efforts. **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## OUR REACH **----- Start of picture text -----**
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This year, Al-Qiyas Welfare has expanded its presence throughout Pakistan. Our outreach has extended to more communities than ever before, offering assistance and support to those in need through our projects. Your support remains a crucial role in enabling us to reach more communities in need across Pakistan and create positive change. Together we can make a difference. **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## FUNERAL & BURIAL SUPPORT Since its beginning, Al-Qiyas Welfare has been supporting families who have experienced the loss of a loved one by organising burial and funeral arrangements. Once again this year, we have extended financial aid to families in need, providing essential packages that contain the necessary items including the shroud (kafan), required for burial according to Islamic tradition. These necessary provisions were provided at no cost to families facing hardship due to the loss of a loved one. We believe in the importance of coming together as a community to support one another during times of loss and grief. It is our mission to ensure that families facing such challenging circumstances are not burdened with financial stress while grieving the loss of their loved ones. Through the generous contributions of our donors and volunteers, we have been able to extend a helping hand to those in need, standing by those who are going through difficult times. As we look to the future, we remain committed to supporting families in need, offering assistance and care to bereaved families and easing their financial stresses during this difficult time. We believe that by coming together and showing solidarity, we can make a positive impact in the lives of those who are struggling. At Al-Qiyas Welfare, we strive to be a beacon of hope and support for all community members during their toughest times. 'leifare •f. Al.oryas ryii, Ah.fiJdS'Yell?rd JJ(JLJfy, Iknweffèth ll VM¥Al4lya8willaro,or97 J*: Al-Qiyas Welfare 125¢ 98 10331445 77R8 Al.Qiyas Welf re 331255 7708 QJ>•sWelfa¥e WM*.4 9iyas*• **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## WATER HAND PUMPS DISTRICT RAJANPUR PAKISTAN Poor sanitation facilities and limited access to safe drinking water continue to be significant challenges affecting the livelihoods of those living in poverty. Impoverished communities across Pakistan are in need of clean and safe water for drinking, cooking, and maintaining proper hygiene. Over the last year and a half we started work on building Water Hand Pumps for impoverished communities in Pakistan. Alhamdulillah, at the end of December 2024 we have installed a total of 42 Water Hand Pumps in different areas across District Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan. Our goal is to install water hand pumps in villages, schools, and underprivileged communities that are most in need throughout Pakistan, ensuring everyone has access to clean and safe water. JazakAllah Khair to all those who donated towards a Water Hand Pump either on behalf of themselves or their loved ones. May Allah accept their Sadaqah Jariyah, Ameen. **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## MULLAGORI, KHYBER AGENCY KPK PAKISTAN In November 2023, the Al-Qiyas Welfare team made a visit to Mullagori in the Khyber Agency District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. The visit focused on determining the most effective ways Al-Qiyas Welfare could assist the community. The community in Mullagori faces challenges in accessing safe and clean drinking water. Women and young girls have to make long daily trips up and down the mountains to fetch water in buckets and containers for their households. Our team met with members of the community to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and challenges and determine how best to support them. During the visit, the Al-Qiyas Welfare team provided blankets for winter to the families in Mullagori (District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan). These blankets were kindly donated to Al-Qiyas Welfare by British Airways, who also provided cargo free of charge from London, UK to Islamabad, Pakistan. A special thank you to British Airways Community Investment Manager Mary Brew for her help in organising this and for her continuous support to Al-Qiyas Welfare. Ladies, Mens and Childrens clothes and shoes collected from generous donors in the UK were handed over to the community leaders to be distributed to families in need in the area. The team also took gifts including juice, biscuits, snacks and sweets for the children in Mullagori, Khyber Agency. **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## MASJID CONSTRUCTION Mosques hold significant importance in the Islamic faith, functioning not just as a place of worship but also as a hub for the community and a centre for education where children learn to read. A masjid is at the heart of any muslim community, serving as a dedicated place to practice and share one’s faith and engage in educational programmes and other everyday services. Many muslim communities across Asia in countries such as Pakistan do not have the option to practice their faith in a mosque due to overcrowding, poor construction or simply the distance from their homes and the length of the journey they would need to make in order to reach a masjid. Many communities do not have sufficient financial resources to establish a firm, long lasting structure. This was the case for the community of Rajanpur in Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan. The existing masjid was small and in poor condition due to the area being heavily impacted by the recent floods that hit Pakistan at end of 2022. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.” [Bukhari] Alhamdulillah ,with the help of your generous donations, on the 13th September 2024, construction of Al-Qiyas Welfare's first Masjid was completed. Masjid Allah Bakhsh opened for Jummah prayers for the community of Rajanpur in Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan. Food was also provided to the community on the day of the Masjid opening. Jazakallah Khair to all those who donated generously and supported Al-Qiyas Welfare. **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## PAKISTAN FLOODS SWAT KPK In response to the devastating floods that hit Pakistan in 2022, the Al-Qiyas Welfare team travelled with aid to Kalam Valley in the Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in Pakistan. During a relief flight to Islamabad, Pakistan on September 25, 2023, the crew generously donated these items to Al-Qiyas Welfare for distribution to those in need. Flood Relief Aid comprised of duvets, clothing, food packages, and medication to assist families who had lost their homes and possessions in the flood. We greatly appreciate the ongoing support from the British Airways Community Investment team towards AlQiyas Welfare. Duvets and food packs containing a month's supply of essential items were bought from local sources in Pakistan to support families in need in the Kalam Valley. Clothing and footwear for women, men, and children were donated by the generous supporters of Al-Qiyas Welfare in the UK. Thanks to the British Airways Community Team, our trustees could transport these kind donations of clothes and shoes to Pakistan as cargo at no cost. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to the British Airways cabin crew for their dedicated efforts in collecting clothes and shoes to aid those impacted by floods. &iilJlj) J21e401033>•52164DJl*wkniJ elfare AL.QIYAS WELFAR Flood Reliel Aid ., Jl)b &iilJljp•_... D331z55 7F 98.'oJ3145577B Tg J Q¥J1431 77 i)Jlcl' VTK OJ312 77 00 l•J3f4 00 77 LW AL-qIYA8 WELFARE Flood Relief Aid ,￿1￿ &itlJ l} flAlQlya5 Welfar -.WWw.alqiya8welfaiE.wg 03312 95 77 88 103314 S4 77 88 L-QIYAS W FARE AlQiyaS WÈlf3Y¢ www.alqiyaswellare.org 0331Z 55 77 8B 103314 $5 77 88 nimark **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## RAMADAN 2024 Food insecurity continues to pose a significant challenge for families across the world. Many families struggle to cope in their daily life, unsure about where their next meal will come from. In response to this, charitable organisations play a crucial role in extending support to families in need. Al-Qiyas Welfare provides food packs throughout the year to daily wage earners and low-income, vulnerable families experiencing financial hardships. These food parcels are carefully curated to contain a variety of staple food items that are essential for sustaining a family for up to a month. Each pack consists of substantial quantities of rice, flour, lentils, oil, tea, sugar and more, all purchased locally to support the community. Like previous years, in the Islamic month of Ramadan, food packs were provided to poor and needy families to ensure that families did not go hungry and had nutritious food to break their fasts with at the end of each day without worry. The team made certain that your generous donations went to those who were in need and truly deserving, and worked tirelessly to make sure the food packs reached these families in time for Ramadan. Equally, the team dedicated significant effort to ensure all Zakat al Fitr (Fitrana) donations and Eid ul-Fitr food packs were distributed to families in need before the end of Ramadan and Eid. By working together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who are struggling to cope with the challenges of daily life. We are grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact and look forward to continuing our efforts to support those in need during Ramadan and beyond. Welr •• 4* rtvP 2024 Al.Qiyas Welfare Qlya• W4lf 202 **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## DASTARKHWAN (COMMUNITY KITCHEN) In efforts to tackle the problem of food insecurity and hunger in Jhelum, Al-Qiyas Welfare holds regular dastarkhwans (community kitchen) for the community, throughout the year. Al-Qiyas Welfare believes in serving humanity without discrimination of colour race or religion. Hot cooked food is provided to individuals in need, including the poor, homeless, and those living on the streets. Meals were provided at no cost to anyone in need, with dignity and respect. These community kitchens offer a helping hand to ensure that families have access to warm, nutritious meals. **AL-QIYAS WELFARE ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## QURBANI 2024 Qurbani, meaning ‘sacrifice’ refers to the important Islamic practice of sacrificing a livestock animal during the festival of Eid al-Adha. Each year Al-Qiyas Welfare arranges Qurbani for needy and deserving families in Pakistan and Alhamdulillah with each passing year our Qurbani project grows. This year again a higher number of animals was purchased compared to previous years. This years Qurbani project involved the distribution of meat from healthy animals including a camel, cows and goats. In total in the three days of Eid al-Adha 2024 Al-Qiyas Welfare offered the Qurbani sacrifice of 6 cows, 1 camel and two goats. With your generous contributions, we successfully distributed Qurbani meat to hundreds of underprivileged families in Pakistan. A huge thank you to everyone who participates in the Qurbani project with Al-Qiyas Welfare each year, and an extra special appreciation to our committed team of volunteers for their continuous hard work. We appreciate and cherish your support and generosity. Your belief in our work has made a meaningful difference in many lives. You entrust Al-Qiyas Welfare with carrying out your Qurbani according to the Sunnah, and we proudly fulfil this responsibility. Following Eid al-Adha, portions of Qurbani meat were cooked with rice and served as a warm, comforting meal to families experiencing difficulties and facing hardship under poor living conditions. Al Ilare .1. www.alqiyas 77881033 IJ W•/ AL-QNAS W£LTARir DASTARKHWAN JHELUM 10 MARCH 2023 **Charity Name No (if any) AL- QIYAS WELFARE 1191634 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period** Period start date Period end date **To from 8/1/2023 12/31/2024** ## **Section A Receipts and payments** |**Section A Receipts and payments**||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |**A1 Receipts**
Donations
**4,598**
Gift Aid
**2,797**
Admin costs donation
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**7,394**
**-**
**-**
**Sub total -**
**Total receipts 7,394**
**A3 Payments**
Charitable activities
**3,100**
Donated clothes/blankets cargo costs
**-**
Admin Expenses
**1,500**
Internet
**694**
Website
**84**
PayPal/Bank charges
**40**
Stationery
**36**
**-**
**-**
**Sub total 5,453**
**-**
**-**
**Sub total -**
**Total payments 5,453**
**Net of receipts/(payments) 1,941**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**-**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**3,470**
**Cash funds this year end 5,412**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**Sub total**(Gross income for AR)
**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**
**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**|**to the nearest £**
**Restricted**
**funds**|**to the nearest £**
**Endowment**
**funds**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Last year**
**to the nearest £**| ||**14,848**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**14,848**|**-**
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**-**
**-**
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**-**
**-**
**-**|**19,445**
**2,797**
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**-**
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**-**
**22,242**|**21,610**| |||||**1,149**| |||||**30**| |||||**-**| |||||**-**| |||||**-**| |||||**-**| |||||**-**| |||||**22,789**| |||||| ||**-**
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**-**|| |||||**-**| |||||**-**| |||||| ||**14,848**|**-**|**22,242**|**22,789**| |||||| ||**14,150**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**44**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**14,195**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**17,250**
**-**
**1,500**
**694**
**84**
**84**
**36**
**-**
**-**
**19,648**|**17,612**| |||||**120**| |||||**435**| |||||**490**| |||||**-**| |||||**46**| |||||**-**| |||||**-**| |||||**-**| |||||**18,703**| |||||| ||**-**
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**-**
**6,469**
**7,122**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**2,594**
**-**
**9,940**
**12,534**|**4,087**| |||||**-**| |||||**5,853**| |||||**9,940**| ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
**B1 Cash funds**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B5 Liabilities**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
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behalf of all the trustees|**Details**
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(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))|**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**5,412**
**7,122**
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OK
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ZULFIQAR HUSSAIN
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