Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6/8/2022 To 6/8/2023
Charity name: New Beginnings UK
Charity registration number: 1195427
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | New Beginnings UK is a CIO registered on 6th August 2021. Its purposes are to advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statement of faith and in such ways as the trustees think fit including: a) providing information on Islam to enlighten others about the Islamic faith, b) supporting in exclusively charitable ways new converts to Islam, c) holding prayer meetings, seminars, lectures |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
New Beginnings UK provides free educational courses, advocacy, and information about Islam and conversion to Islam, wellbeing support in the form of counselling and group therapy delivered by qualified professionals, open discussions, social gatherings and outdoor activities, gifts and certification upon conversion to Islam. This is carried out online and in the UK. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have taken into account the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and have followed the Trustees' annual report template (SORP FRS 102) |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have seen incredible support and sacrifice from our volunteers which demonstrates their belief in the value of our organisation and its projects. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In 2023: - We have facilitated 438 conversions. - We have sent out 185 welcome packs at a cost of £70 per pack. - We hosted 2 Eid parties with around 300 people or more attending each one, 2 hikes, 2 mosque/heritage trips, 1 umrah trip, and 1 retreat, each hosting approximately 50 service users. - We have had over 1,500 registrations for our online courses. 80% from the UK and 20% from the rest of the world. 80% are female. - Almost 80 service users have accessed our wellbeing and counselling services. Service users report a sense of ease and comfort after accessing our services, enabling them to be confident and stable in their communities. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
New Beginnings has over-achieved, considering the miniscule budget it had to work with, and continues to fulfil all of its objectives. The impact we have made is highlighted by the feedback from our service users. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The final balance at the end of the period was £36,386.58 which put New Beginnings in a comfortable position to continue its work in the future. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | These reserves are roughly 30% of our income for the period, which is needed for financial stability and to pay for future activities. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £36,386.58 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
New Beginnings relies solely on donations from the general public and sponsorship from businesses and charities. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | New Beginnings governing document is a constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are recommended by the founding members - Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. - In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All trustees are given an onboarding meeting to clarify their roles and give them a full insight into New Beginnings. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | New Beginnings UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | New Beginnings |
| Registered charity number | 1195427 |
| Charity’s principal address | Prospect House Featherstall Road South Oldham OL9 6HL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Martin Harrison | 23/07/22 - Present | |||
| Mohammad Riazul Islam Razak |
16/03/23 - Present | |||
| Imran Rahim | 15/07/21 - Present | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Bilal Brown, Rumela Bandyopadhyay
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
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Full name(s) Mohammad Riazul Islam Razak
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Member Chair, etc) Date 16.01.2024