Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/24 Period start date To 31/03/25 Period end date
Charity name: Mercy Appeal
Charity registration number: 1196084
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Mercy Appeal will endeavour to alleviate hunger poverty in the developing world. This is primarily achieved via distribution of food packs and bottled water through pre approved contacts residing in locality to be helped. |
| 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 |
During the reporting period, the charity’s main activity was the delivery of essential food and clean water packages to individuals and families in need in Jhelum. These activities were carried out in furtherance of the charity’s purposes and provided clear public benefit, as reflected in the charity’s financial accounts. |
| 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 had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when exercising their powers and duties during the year. The trustees consider that the charity’s activities during the reporting period furthered its charitable purposes and provided public benefit in accordance with that guidance. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | During the reporting period, the charity’s principal achievement was the successful delivery of essential food and clean water packages to individuals and families in need in Jhelum, Pakistan. This support helped to alleviate immediate hardship by ensuring beneficiaries had access to basic necessities, improving food security and access to safe drinking water for vulnerable households. The charity’s work made a meaningful difference to the circumstances of its beneficiaries by reducing the risk of hunger and water-related health issues, particularly among those facing financial or social disadvantage. Beyond the direct impact on recipients, the charity’s activities contributed to wider societal benefit by supporting community wellbeing and promoting dignity and stability within affected communities |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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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 | At the end of the reporting period, the charity was in a stable financial position. Total funds held amounted to £8,230, comprising £4,888 in unrestricted funds and £3,342 in restricted funds. The trustees consider that the charity has sufficient funds to meet its current commitments and planned activities. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees’ policy is to maintain a modest level of unrestricted reserves to ensure the charity can meet short-term operating needs and respond to unforeseen expenditure. Reserves are held to support the effective continuation of the charity’s activities and to provide financial resilience. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the reporting date, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £4,888. Restricted funds of £3,342 are held solely for their specified purposes and are not available for general use. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable. The charity held positive unrestricted reserves at the end of the reporting period. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There were no funds in deficit at the end of the reporting period. All restricted funds were applied in accordance with donor restrictions, and no restricted fund was overspent. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees have reviewed the charity’s financial position and future plans and are satisfied that the charity is a going concern. The charity has no significant liabilities, and the trustees have no material uncertainties that would cast doubt on the charity’s ability to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity 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 | Trust Deed |
| 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 appointed in accordance with the charity’s constitution. New trustees are selected by the existing trustees and formally appointed by trustee resolution, based on the skills and experience required to support the charity’s objects. There were no changes to the composition of the trustee board during the reporting period. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| 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 | Mercy Appeal |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1196084 |
| Charity’s principal address | 167-169 Sunbridge Rd, bradfird BD1 2HB |
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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| Talah Raja | ||||
| Usman Rafiq | ||||
| Umar Azhar Lal | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| NA | ||
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)
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
Signature(s) Full name(s) Talah Raja Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 25.01.26
| Mercy Appeal | Mercy Appeal | Mercy Appeal | 1196084 |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||
| For the period from |
01/04/2024 | To | 31/05/2025 |
CC16a
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 6,162 - - - - - - - 6,162 - - - 6,162 1,274 - - - - - - - - 1,274 - - - 1,274 4,888 - - 4,888 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 6,650 - - - - - - - 6,650 - - - 6,650 3,308 - - - - - - - - 3,308 - - - 3,308 3,342 - - 3,342 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 12,812 - - - - - - - 12,812 - - - 12,812 4,582 - - - - - - - - 4,582 - - - 4,582 8,230 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Charitable Donations | 6,162 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
6,162 | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Charitable activities | 1,274 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 1,274 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 4,888 | 3,342 | - | 8,230 | - | ||
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| 4,888 | 3,342 | - | 8,230 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
25/01/2026
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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 Details Details Net Receipts for the Year Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,888 3,342 - - - - 4,888 3,342 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Talah Raja |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Talah Raja | 25.01.26 | ||
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
25/01/2026
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