## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year **From** 01 02 2023 **To** 31 01 2024 ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1196009 The Huffaz Network |**Charity's principal address**|
Suite 7, Freckleton Business Centre|
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee(if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Hamza Suba|||| ||Helal Hussain|||| ||Summayah Moosa
Yusuf|||| ||Fatema Begum|||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||**Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)**|||| **Name Dates acted if not for entire year** **TAR** March **2012** 1 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance, and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Constitution adopted 13[th] of August 2021 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) The current trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees, Trustee selection methods with a focus on incorporating the insights and recommendations of (eg. appointed by, elected by) religious scholars throughout the process. In identifying suitable candidates, we prioritize individuals who actively participate in the charity's events and functions and demonstrate a willingness to contribute to our broader community initiatives. Potential trustees are invited to attend trustee meetings as observers, where they are provided with detailed information about the charity’s mission, goals, and activities. This period of observation allows both the candidate and the existing trustees to evaluate suitability. If the existing trustees unanimously agree, the candidate is formally proposed for appointment at the next trustees’ meeting. This structured approach ensures a thorough assessment of the individual's eligibility, personal competence, and relevant skills or specialist knowledge, thereby strengthening the charity’s governance. ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works. - relationship with any related parties. - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. **TAR** March **2012** 2 ## **Section C Objectives and activities** |**Summary of the objects of the**
**charity set out in its**
**governing document**
**Summary of the main**
**activities undertaken for the**
**public benefit in relation to**
**these objects (include within**
**this section the statutory**
**declaration that trustees have**
**had regard to the guidance**
**issued by the Charity**
**Commission on public**
**benefit)**|The charity’s primary objectives, as outlined in its governing document,
are:
1.**Alleviation of Poverty:**To reduce poverty among Malawians,
either on an individual or collective basis, through the provision of
grants for purchasing essential goods, providing critical services,
or maintaining necessary facilities.
2.**Relief of Those in Need:**To support individuals in Limbe,
Blantyre District, Malawi, who are in need due to factors such as
youth, old age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other
disadvantages. This is achieved by offering targeted assistance to
improve their quality of life and well-being.| |---|---| ||In the past year, the charity has focused on several key initiatives to fulfill
its mission of alleviating poverty and providing relief to those in need in
Limbe, Blantyre District, Malawi. The trustees confirm that they have had
regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public
benefit in planning and executing these activities.
Key activities and expenditures included:
1.**Support for Vulnerable Families and Individuals:**
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**Food Security Initiatives:**Distribution of food packs
(£600), Iftar packs (£12,650), hot meals (£255), and
specific meal provisions like cow and goat meals (£9,110).
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**Seasonal Support:**Provided Eid gifts (£695), Eid clothes
(£230), and Qurbani meat distribution (£5,922) to
celebrate special occasions with those in need.
2.**Community Welfare and Livelihood Support:**
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**Housing and Shelter:**Significant support was provided
for housing projects (£30,000) and the orphanage
(£40,000), ensuring safe and stable living conditions for
vulnerable groups.
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**Essential Supplies:**Distribution of mattresses (£1,290),
blankets (£10), sandals (£3,408.50), and wheelchairs
(£4,400) to enhance the quality of life for those in need.
3.**Educational and Religious Support:**
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**Madrassa Sponsorship:**Funded education for children
with madrassa sponsorship (£6,000) and provided Qur'ans
(£380).
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**Skill Development:**Supported self-sufficiency by
providing sewing machines (£1,380) and farming packs
(£23,650).
4.**Healthcare and Sanitation:**
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**Healthcare Support:**Provided fidya (£875), which
benefits those who are unable to fast due to health
conditions.| **TAR** March **2012** 3 - **Sanitation:** Constructed and maintained toilets (£1,549.50) to improve hygiene and sanitation in the community. 5. **Special Projects and Seasonal Initiatives:** - **Sacrificial Offerings:** Conducted goat sacrifice (£6,575) as part of religious observances to support impoverished families. - **Solar and Transportation:** Distributed solar lights (£300) to improve living conditions and supported transportation with a bike taxi (£345). These activities reflect the charity's commitment to improving the wellbeing of disadvantaged individuals and families in Malawi, aligning with its objectives of poverty alleviation and relief for those in need. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** **TAR** March **2012** 4 You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grant making. - policy programme related investment. - contribution made by volunteers. **TAR** March **2012** 5 Section D Achievements and erformance p **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** This year, the charity made substantial progress in supporting vulnerable communities in Limbe, Blantyre District, Malawi. Key achievements included: 1. **Food and Nutritional Support:** Provided extensive food aid, including Iftar packs, hot meals, and other essential food distributions, ensuring that families facing food insecurity received vital nutritional support. 2. **Housing and Shelter:** Enhanced living conditions by funding housing projects and supporting an orphanage, providing safe and stable environments for those in critical need. 3. **Community Empowerment:** Promoted self-sufficiency through initiatives such as distributing farmers' packs and sewing machines, enabling beneficiaries to engage in sustainable agriculture and income-generating activities. 4. **Educational and Religious Support:** Sponsored the education of children and provided religious resources, fostering both learning and spiritual growth within the community. 5. **Healthcare and Well-being:** Improved accessibility and quality of life through the provision of wheelchairs, the construction of sanitation facilities, and the distribution of solar lights for better living conditions. 6. **Seasonal and Religious Aid:** Supported families during religious celebrations by distributing Eid gifts, clothes, and Qurbani meat, ensuring that even the most disadvantaged could participate in these special occasions. These initiatives have had a significant impact, improving the quality of life for individuals and families in need, in line with the charity's mission to alleviate poverty and provide essential support. **TAR** March **2012** 6 ## **Section E Financial review** **Brief statement of the** **charity’s policy on reserves** Cash at bank at 31/01/2023 was £8,223.53 in unrestricted. funds. The main financial risk to the charity is reduced donations. The funds are held to cover administration fees and for future charitable activities. **Details of any funds materially in deficit** Not Applicable ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. This year, public donations continued to be the primary source of income for the charity. We are deeply grateful for the generous support from our donors, which has allowed us to deliver essential assistance to those in need across Limbe, Blantyre District, Malawi. We are proud to report that 100% of all donations received were directly allocated towards charitable activities, including the distribution of food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities. The majority of the Gift Aid claimed on donations was also directed towards our charitable programs, with only a minimal portion used for administrative expenses. This efficient use of funds is a testament to our commitment to maximizing the impact of every contribution. The charity operates without any paid employees, ensuring that all funds are focused on providing direct support to beneficiaries. Our lean operational model allows us to channel the maximum amount of resources into our mission of alleviating poverty and providing relief to vulnerable communities. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Future Plans** 1. Expansion of Services: Expand to other regions in Malawi, focusing on areas with the greatest need. Start small and grow based on demand. 2. Sustainability Projects: Introduce skills training programs (e.g., tailoring, carpentry) to help people become self-sufficient. Set up small-scale agriculture or microfinance initiatives to build sustainable livelihoods. 3. Increasing Awareness and Fundraising: Use social media to share impact stories and engage potential donors. Host online events or crowdfunding campaigns to raise funds and awareness. 4. Volunteer Engagement: Increase local volunteer opportunities in the areas served by the charity. Promote international volunteer programs to bring in specialized skills. ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** ## **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** H.hussain **Full name(s)** Helal Hussain **TAR** March **2012** 7 **Position (e.g., Secretary, Chair,** Trustee **etc) Date** 15/11/2024 **TAR** March **2012** 8 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** |**Report to the trustees**
**On accounts for the year**
**ended**
**Set out on pages**|Charity Name
The Huffaz Network|Charity Name
The Huffaz Network|Charity Name
The Huffaz Network| |---|---|---|---| ||||| ||31stof January 2024|**Charity no**
**(if any)**|1196009| ||||| ||11 & 12||| **Report to the trustees** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/01/2024. **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to **examiner's statement** undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. _Delete_ [ ] _if not applicable._ I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content 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. - _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed:** Mohammad Ismail **Date:** 15/11/2024 **Name:** Mohammad Ismail |**Relevant professional**
**qualification(s) or body**|Advanced Diploma in international Taxation, BSc Honors Accounting and
Finance| |---|---| **Oct 2018** 1 **IER** ## **(if any):** **Address:** 63 Langham Road Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8BN ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . None to report **Oct 2018** 2 **IER** ||**The Huffaz Network**|**The Huffaz Network**|**The Huffaz Network**|**The Huffaz Network**|**The Huffaz Network**|**1196009**|**1196009**|**1196009**|**CC16a**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**For the period**
**from**||**01/02/2023**||**To**||**31/01/2024**||| ||||||||||| |**Section A Receipts and payments**|||||||||| |**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**153,215**
**14,880**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**168,095**
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**-**
**-**
**168,095**||**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
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**-**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**
**153,215**
**14,880**
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**168,095**
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**168,095**||**Last year**
**to the nearest £**| |Donations|**153,215**||||||||**109,342**| |Gift aid relief|**14,880**||||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||||**-**| |**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|**168,095**||||||||**109,342**| ||||||||||| |**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**|||||||||| ||**-**||||||||| ||**-**||||||||**-**| |**_Sub total_**|**-**||||||||**-**| |**_Total receipts_**
**A3 Payments**|||||||||| ||||||||||**109,342**| ||||||||||| |Blankets|10.00
£||**-**||||10.00
£||| |Bore Holes for Water Supply|-
£||**-**||**-**||-
£||**18,550**| |Breakfastproject|480.00
£||**-**||||480.00
£||| |Cow Meal|7,500.00
£||**-**||||7,500.00
£||**1,000**| |Eid Clothes|230.00
£||**-**||||230.00
£||**4,000**| |Eid Gifts|695.00
£||**-**||||695.00
£||**1,000**| |Farmers Pack|23,650.00
£||**-**||||23,650.00
£||**7,900**| |Fidya|875.00
£||**-**||||875.00
£||**850**| |Food Packs|600.00
£||**-**||||600.00
£||**1,100**| |Goat Meal|1,610.00
£||**-**||||1,610.00
£||**1,810**| |Goat Sacrifice only|6,575.00
£||**-**||||6,575.00
£||**4,715**| |Home|30,000.00
£||**-**||||30,000.00
£||**36,000**| |Host a Breakfast|210.00
£||**-**||||210.00
£||**1,000**| |Hot Meals|255.00
£||**-**||||255.00
£||**1,000**| |Iftar & Sehri Meal|30.00
£||**-**||||30.00
£||**1,250**| |Iftar Packs|12,650.00
£||**-**||||12,650.00
£||**13,000**| |Toilets|1,549.50
£||**-**||||1,549.50
£||**2,400**| |Lunch|280.00
£||**-**||||280.00
£||| |Madrassa Sponsorship|6,000.00
£||**-**||||6,000.00
£||| |Mattresses|1,290.00
£||**-**||||1,290.00
£||**1,565**| |Most Needy|1,819.00
£||**-**||||1,819.00
£||| |Orphanage|40,000.00
£||**-**||||40,000.00
£||| |Quraan|380.00
£||**-**||**-**||380.00
£||**-**| |Qurbani|5,922.00
£||**-**||**-**||5,922.00
£||**-**| |Sadqah|50.00
£||**-**||**-**||50.00
£||**-**| |Sandals|3,408.50
£||**-**||**-**||3,408.50
£||**6,500**| |SewingMachine|1,380.00
£||**-**||**-**||1,380.00
£||**-**| |Solar Lights|300.00
£||**-**||**-**||300.00
£||**-**| |Sweet Packs|506.00
£||**-**||**-**||506.00
£||**-**| |Wheelchair|4,400.00
£||**-**||**-**||4,400.00
£||**3,600**| |Advertisingand Marketing|5,863.12
£||||||5,863.12
£||**35**| |Purchase of sweets for event|800.00
£||||||800.00
£||| |Bank Charges|200.00
£||||||200.00
£||**349**| |Travel|2,072.00
£||**-**||**-**||2,072.00
£||**-**| |**_Sub total_ **|**161,590**||**-**||**-**||**161,590**||**107,624**| CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 29/11/2024 1 |**A4 Asset and investment**||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |**purchases, (see table)**||||||||||| ||**-**||**-**|||**-**||**-**||| ||**-**||**-**|||**-**||**-**||| |**_Sub total_ **|**-**||**-**|||**-**||**-**||**-**| |||||||||||| |**_Total payments_**|**161,590**||**-**|||**-**||**161,590**||**107,624**| |**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**|**6,505**||**-**|||**-**||**6,505**||**1,718**| |**A5 Transfers between funds**|**-**||**-**||**-**|||**-**||**-**| |**A6 Cash funds last year end**|**1,718**||**-**||**-**|||**1,718**||**-**| |**_Cash funds this year end_**|**8,223**||**-**|||**-**||**8,223**||**1,718**| CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 29/11/2024 1 ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B1 Cash funds**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**|Signature
H.hussain
Cash at Bank
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
**Details**
**Details**
**Details**
**Details**|**Unrestricted**
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**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**8,223**
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**-**
**-**
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**8,223**
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**funds**
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Helal Hussain|**Endowment**
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**funds**
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approval| ||H.hussain|Helal Hussain|15/11/2024| ||||| CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 29/11/2024 2