Charity registration number: 1195564
COMMUNITY WELFARE ACADEMY TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
AR Accounting
Community Welfare Academy Contents
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| Trustees' Report | 1—3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7—9 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
Community Welfare Academy Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
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To relieve financial hardship among poor people, orphans, widows and other people
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To advance education for the benefit of the general public by means of provision and assitance
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To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through provision of recreational activities
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To advance the religion of Islam by the provision of facilities for Islamic education
Public Benefit
Support for Disadvantaged Families in Pakistan
The charity has provided financial and practical assistance to over 150 disadvantaged families in Pakistan, helping to meet essential needs and improve living conditions for those experiencing poverty and hardship.
Food Distribution Programme
A targeted food distribution programme was delivered to over 120 families, ensuring access to essential food supplies and supporting household food security during periods of financial difficulty.
Enhancement of UK Premises and Facilities
Investment has been made in the improvement of premises and facilities within the UK, enhancing the quality, safety, and suitability of the environment to better support the charity’s activities and service delivery.
Islamic Education and Youth Development
The charity has delivered Islamic education that fosters ethical values, character development, and social responsibility, enabling young people to become active and positive contributors to their communities.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Financial Review
Financial Position
During the period, the trustees raised £133,332 in income to support the charity’s projects, while total expenditure amounted to £128,315. This resulted in a surplus of £5,017 for the year. When added to the funds brought forward from the previous year of £10,990, this has resulted in a closing surplus balance of £16,007, which has been retained for future charitable expenditure. The charity has a policy not to hold reserves but to retain surplus funds to further the charity’s aims and objectives.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The association is governed by a written constitution
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The Management Committee appoints Trustees from amongst themselves
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The Trustees manage the duties and tasks appointed during regular meetings
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Trustees are already familiar with the work of the Association
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Currently all the personnel involved are volunteers
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
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Community Welfare Academy Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr Mohammed Imran - Chair Mr Mohammed Waseem - Trustee Mr Hanif Miskeen - Trustee
Charity Number
1195564
Principal Address
28 Welbeck Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4BT
Independent Examiner
Amir Rafiq AFA MIPA (IFA) AR Accounting 20 Clifton Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 4LL
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Community Welfare Academy Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Mohammed Imran Trustee 23/12/2025
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Community Welfare Academy Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Community Welfare Academy For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Community Welfare Academy (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Amir Rafiq AFA MIPA (IFA) 21/12/2025 20 Clifton Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 4LL
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Community Welfare Academy Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Other trading activities 4 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 5 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 9 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 126,581 6,751 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 91,096 - |
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| 133,332 | 91,096 | |
| (128,315) | (96,023) | |
| 5,017 | (4,927) | |
| 5,017 10,990 |
(4,927) 15,917 |
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| 16,007 | 10,990 |
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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Community Welfare Academy Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2025
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 9 On behalf of the board |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 16,007 |
2024 Total funds £ 10,990 |
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| 16,007 16,007 |
10,990 10,990 |
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| 16,007 | 10,990 | |
| 16,007 | 10,990 | |
| 16,007 | 10,990 | |
| 16,007 | 10,990 | |
Mr Mohammed Imran Trustee 23/12/2025
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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Community Welfare Academy Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. General Information
Community Welfare Academy is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1195564. The principal address is 28 Welbeck Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4BT.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Incoming Resources
Income has been generated through voluntary donations as well as fees earned from the delivery of educational activities, both of which contribute to supporting the charity’s core objectives and ongoing operations
2.3. Resources Expended
Resources expended represent all expenditure incurred by the charity during the year and are recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes costs directly related to charitable activities, together with governance and administrative expenses.
2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 126,581 | 91,096 |
4. Income from Other Trading Activities
| . Income from Other Trading Activities |
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income from other trading activities | 6,751 | - |
5. Analysis of Expenditure
| . Analysis of Expenditure |
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| 2025 | |||
| Activities | Support | ||
| undertaken | costs | ||
| directly | (see note 6) | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Raising funds | 5,382 | 122,933 | 128,315 |
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Community Welfare Academy Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Raising funds 6. Support Costs Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Employee costs Premises expenses General administration 7. Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries |
Activities undertaken directly £ 27,760 |
Support costs (see note 6) £ 68,263 |
2024 Total £ 96,023 |
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| 2025 £ 17,219 |
2025 Raising funds £ 17,219 7,141 98,573 |
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| 122,933 | |||
| 2024 Raising funds £ 6,706 8,379 53,178 |
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| 68,263 | |||
| 2024 £ 6,706 |
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
8. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: 3 (2024: )
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Community Welfare Academy Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
- Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds |
As at 1 April 2024 £ 10,990 |
Income £ 133,332 |
Expenditure £ (128,315) |
As at 31 March 2025 £ 16,007 |
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| 10,990 | 133,332 | (128,315) | 16,007 | |
| As at 1 April 2023 £ 15,917 |
Income £ 91,096 |
Expenditure £ (96,023) |
As at 31 March 2024 £ 10,990 |
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| 15,917 | 91,096 | (96,023) | 10,990 |
10. Transactions with Trustees
During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 |
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| £ | £ |
11. Related Party Disclosures
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Community Welfare Academy Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations from individuals Other trading activities Education fees EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Seeking donations and legacies Charity event cost Travel and subsistence expenses Wages and salaries Light and heat Cleaning Premises insurance Other premises costs Computer software costs Repairs, renewals and maintenance Printing, postage and stationery Advertising and marketing costs Telecommunications and data costs Accountancy fees Legal fees Charitable donations NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
2025 Total funds £ 126,581 |
2024 Total funds £ 91,096 |
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| 126,581 6,751 |
91,096 - |
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| 6,751 | - | |
| 133,332 - (979) (4,403) (17,219) (1,112) (2,803) (2,190) (1,036) - (66,017) (1,488) (15) (379) (1,270) (1,888) (27,516) |
91,096 (26,283) - (1,477) (6,706) (198) (1,243) (2,044) (4,894) (213) (50,171) (256) - (408) (2,130) - - |
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| (128,315) | (96,023) | |
| (128,315) | (96,023) | |
| 5,017 | (4,927) |
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