Charity Registration No. 1195294 MAKAADO CHARITY ORGANISATION Trustees Reports and Financial Statements For the year ended 31- March 2025 ITahir Accountancy EPCA Office N l Thorpe Close London WIO 5XL TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR I APRIL2024- 31 MARCH 2025 l. Introduction The Trustees of Makaado Charity Organisation ("MCO") are pleased to present their Annual Report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. MCO remains committed to supporting vulnerable communities suffering from povety, displacement and hardship, particularly in East Africa and among refugee families, as well as supporting those in need in the UK. During the reporting period, we continued to expand our humanitarian support, focusing on food distribution, orphan support and poverty relief. Our Ramadan Iftar campaign and Udhlya (Qurbani) programme were key delivery objectives for this year. 2. Governance and Legal Structure Makaado Charity Organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Registered Address: Flat 44, Perronet House Princess Street London SEI 6SL United Kingdom Trustees during the period Name Position Omar Idris Chair & Trustee Ahmedsaad Mohamed Trustee Abdalla Jabir Trustee No trustee received any remuneration during the year. 3. Charity Objectives The charity's purposes as stated in its constitution are: (a) Relief of Poverty To prevent or relieve poverty and financial hardshiy-particularly but not limited to the neighbouring countries of Eritrea-and throughout England and Wales, by providing grants, services and essential support to vulnerable households, refugees and displaced individuals. (b) Improving QualRty of Life To provide recreational and educational support to improve living conditions for individuals affected by youth disadvantage, disability, fmancial hardship, age or social circumstances. 4. Activities and Achievements 2024-2025 4.1 Key Activities Delivered Ramadan Iftar Campaign Two Iftar campaigns were delivered during the financial year (March 2024 and March 2025) providing food parcels to low- income families in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Udhiya (Qurbani) Programme- June 2024 MCO organised and funded Udhiya meat distribution, providing fresh meat to households that would not otherwise access it. Formal Partnership Agreement MCO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with Afar Light Bringers, a registered civil society organisation in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, on 9 February 2024. This agreement strengthens compliance, delivery capacity, and due-diligence mechanisms for international aid distribution. 5. Public Benefit Statement The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 201 I to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, All charitable activities undertaken during the year directly further MCO'S aims and provide measurable public benefit. 7. Risk Management The trustees regularly review operational, financial and safeguarding risks. Key risks and mitigation include: Risk Mitigation International Transfers All intemational fund transfers are conducted through regulated banking channels in accordance with applicable international and local fmancial regulations. Regulatory Compliance The partner organisation operates under full Ethiopian legal and regulatory compliance, including registration and reporting requirements mandated by local authorities. CSO Legal Framework Activities are implemented within the established Civil Society Organisation (CSO) legal framework, ensuring alignment with national laws governing non-profit operations. Fraud and Misuse of Funds To mitigate risks of fraud or misuse: . Funds are disbursed through direct bank transfers only . Partner receipts and financial documentation are required for all expenditures Verified distribution and monitoring mechanisms are in place to confimi appropriate use of funds 8. Trustee Training Trustees continue to receive training and Operational capacity professional advice Trustees received professional legal and governance advice regarding: Charity Commission regulatory obligations International charitable funding compliance Trustees, fiduciary duties 9. Plans for Future Period In 2025-2026 the charity intends to: . Expand annual Iftar and Udhiya projects Introduce structured orphan sponsorship for families in Ethiopia Obtain additional grant funding and launch a targeted fundraising campaign Strengthen administrative financial systems to support compliance and growth l O. Bankers & Professional Support Bank: Lloyds Bank Business Sort code: 30-99-50 Account No: 42042268 Accountant: Idris Tahir, Accountant / ITahir Accountancy Tel: 07931318136 Email: tahir.accountancy@googlemail.com 11. Trustees, Responsibilities Statement The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and ensuring the fmancial statements comply with applicable laws and regulations. They must: l. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently 2. Make reasonable and prudent estimates 3. Prepare the accounts on a going-concern basis 4. Safeguard the assets of the charity and prevent fraud 12. Approval This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 01/12/2025 Signed on behalf of the Trustees: Omar Idris Chair of Trustees Makaado Charity Organisation Accountsnts, report To: Trusteeslmanagement Committee for Makaado Charity Oryanisation In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared your accounts for the year ended March 31st 2025 on Re￿Ipl and Payment basis and an independent examinats'on is not required as The Charity's gross income is le55 than £25000 for the relevant accounts'ng period. The accounts are prepared from the records and information and explanations supplied to us. Idris Tahir Licensed Accountant 2511212025 28 Pagelof2 CHARITY COMM15510N FOR ENGLANO AND WALES 1195294 Makaado Charlty Organisation Receipts and payments accounts For the perlod from To 0110412024 3110312025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlctsd funds Re5trictod lunds Endowment funds Total lunds Lastyear tothe nearest 10 tho 11oarest£ totho near95t£ to th• noare¥t£ to th• neareBt£ A1 R•cel ts General Donations Ramadan Iftar Si am Zakat Mfitr donations Media Income Other Income 285 2,920 1,700 192 72 72 Sub total(Gross income ft)r -: ARJ A2 Asset and Inve8tsnent 8al•g, Isee tablel. Sub total , 3.418 A3 Payments Le alEx enses Admin Ex enses Udiih a Distribulign Ramadan Iftar Costs Zkat Al Filr distribution Bank Ghar es 414 130 1.793 3.300 00. 700 103 Sub total 5.896 M Asoet and investment urchases,15ee tablel Sub total 700 8.896. Ngt of reC￿pts1