2024-11-30-accounts - Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation

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Registered Charity Number :_ 1196696 HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION A Charitable InCoorated Organization TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR END 30 November 2024 115 BUCKNALL NEW ROAD STOKE-ON-TREINT

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 Noveinber 2024 TRUSTEES, REPORT....................................................................................................................................................... STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES.................................................................................................. BALANCE SHEET.............................................................................................................................................. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ... ...

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 November 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document The Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation ("the charity") is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO} and is governed by its constitution, adopted on 22nd November 2021. Trustee Appointment and Induction New Istee5 are appointed by the exisling board in accordance with the constitution. Upon an appointment, they receive a comprehensive induction covering: Legal obligations under charity law. Provi8ions of the charity's constitution. Recent perforniance and strategic goals. Organizational Structure The chaTlty is governed by its board of trustees, who oversee operations and strategic decisions through regular meetings. Risk Management The trustees review and mitigate key risks, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with regulatory requirements. Objectives and Activities Charitable Objectives The chaTlty aiins to assist those in need due to youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship. or disaster, particularly in Pakistan and Sierra Leone, throiLgh- Education Healthcare Housing Other essential amenities Key Activities Education.. Financial support for orphans, education.

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 November 2024 H¢althcare- Operation of a free Sunday Medical Clinic with homeopathic consultations and prcsLriPtions. Housing.. Assistance with essential housing repairs and new constructions for widows. Community Outreach: Various projects run in Sioke-on-Trent, UK. Public Benefit In coinpliance with the Charity Commission's public benefit guidelines, the trustees ensure all activities Align with the charity's objectives and provide clear benefits to the public. Achievements and Performance Key Achievements Provided free medical care throu) Friday and Sunday clinics, including medication for tho%e in need. Constructed housing for impoverished widows. Funded school r¢pairs to ensure continued education access. Supported orphans, educalion. Provided d]ree ambulances for remote villages. Developed an interactive website for wider outreach {Website.wTr.hbafoUndation.0r Impact Measurement The charity assesses program effectiveness through beneficiary feedback and quantitative data, guiding future initiatives. No specific impact metrics have been highlighted at this stage. Financial Review Reserves Policy Trustees maintain reserves to ensure sustainability and fiyjancial security. This policy is reviewed annually. In¢ome and Expenditure Donations received.. £113,934. Funds utilized for liealthcare, education, and housing initiatives. Plans for the Future Continue Sunday medical clinic and orphan education support. Purchase and deploy ambulances in remote village5 of Pakistan.

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 November 2024 Rais¢ ihe charity's profile in the UK for additional funding. Establish a local office for meetings and operations. Recruit additional trustees to support tlie growing needs. Engage with the local community in Stoke-on-Trent and run various projects. Trustees, Responsibilities In compliance with charity law, the trnstees are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities and position for each tinancial year. In preparing these statements, the trnstees inust.. Select appropriate accounting policie5 and apply them consistently. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. Follow applicablc accounting stsndards and thc Charity Commission's St2tcmcnt of Rccommcndcd Practice (SORP}. Prepare the financial statements on a going concerning basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The tLUStees are also responsible for maintaining Proper accounting records, safeguarding the charity's assets, and taking reasonable steps to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with the Charities Act 2011.

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 Noveinber 2024 Reeommended categories by activiti, Unrestricted funds Notes Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Income and endowments from: Donationg and legacies 115,074.63 115,074.63 104,469.42 Total 115,074.63 l J 5,074.63 104,469.42 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 110,627.39 110,627.39 96,682.96 Total 110,627.39 110,627.39 96,682.96 Net incomel(expenditure) 4,447.24 4,447.24 7,786.46 Net movement in funds 4,447.24 4,447.24 7,786.46 Reconciliation of funds: Total fund5 brougJht forward 9,340.21 9,340.21 1,553.75 Total funds carried forward 13,787.45 13,787.45 9J40.21

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 Noveinber 2024 Reeommended categories by activiti, Unrestricted funds Notes Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 14,507.45 14,507.45 10,060.21 Total current assets 14,507.45 14,507.45 10,060.21 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 720.00 720.00 720.00 Net current assets/(liabilities) 13,787.45 13,787.45 9J40.21 Total net assets or liabilities 13,787.45 13,787.45 9J40.21 Funds of the Charity Unrestrictsd funds 13,787.45 13,787.45 9,340.21 Restricted income fi]nds Endowrnent funds Total funds 13,787.45 13,787.45 9J40.21 The financial statements were approved by the Board on 04-Mar-2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Kafeel Ahmed Trustee

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 Noveinber 2024 l Accountlng Pollcies 1.1 Accounting Policies The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows. 1.2 Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation. These accounts have been Prepared in accordance with "Accounting and Reporting by ChaTlties.' Stateinent 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 l January 2019} - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound. 1.3 Going concern The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and havc, at thc timc of approving thcsc accounts, a rcasonablc cxpcctation that thc charity has adcquatc rcsourccs to continue in op¢rational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continu¢ to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. 2 Income from Donations and Legacies Unrestricted funds Total Total funds 2024 funds 2023 Analysis Donation and gifts 115,074.63 115,074.63 104,469.42 115,074.63 115,074.63 104,469.42

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 Noveinber 2024 3 Expenditure on Charitable Activities Total Total funds 2024 funds 2023 Analysis Bank charges Charity running cost Donations Printing and stationery Support Costs 15.00 98.39 95,969.57 60.00 540.00 96,682.96 148.39 109,879.00 600.00 110,627.39 4 Support Costs Total Total funds 2024 funds 2023 Anal)sis Governance Costs Accountants, fees 600.00 540.00 600.00 540.00 5 Cash at bank and in hand Totrdl Total funds 2024 funds 2023 Cash at bank and on hand 14,507.45 10,060.21 14,507.45 10,060.21 6 Creditors: Amounts falling due Ivithin one year Total Total funds 2024 funds 2023 Accruals and deferred income 720.00 720.00 720.00 720.00

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 Noveinber 2024 7 Charity funds 7.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period Gains and losses Fund balances Fund names brought forward Income Fund balances carried fonvard Expenditure Transfers Unrestricted funds 9,340.21 115,074.63 {110,627.39) 13,787.45 Total 9,340.21 115,074.63 {110,627.39) 13,787.45 7.2 Details of miiterial funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period Fund balances Gains Fund balances Fund names brought forward and losses carried forward Income Expenditure Transfers Unrestricted funds 1,553.75 104,469.42 {96,682.96) 9,340.21 Total 1,553.75 104,469.42 {96,682.96) 9,340.21 10

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of

Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation

On accounts for the year 30 November 2024 Charity no 1196696 ended (if any)

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(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/ 11 / 2024 .

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn 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: Date: 10/04/2025 Name: Muhammad Zamir Relevant professional AIA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 11A Snow Hill, Shelton Stoke on Trent ST1 4LU

October 2018

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Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

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October 2018

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