2025-11-30-accounts - Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation

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Charity Registration Number '. 1196696 HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION A CHARtrABLE INCORPORATED ORGAN15ATION ICIOI TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Trustees Asem Mohammed Kafeel Ahmed Ahbid Mahmood Choudry Charwty Number 1196696 Reglstered Offlce 16 Brackley Avenue Bur51em STOKE-ON-TRENT ST6 7DN

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 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 2025 The trustees present their annual report and fi'nancial statements for the year ended 30 November 2025. Structure. Governance and Management G•v8rnin9 Document The Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation I'the charity'l is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI govemed by its constitution, adopted on 22 November 2021. Trustee Appointment and Induction New trustees are appointed by the existing board in accordance with the constitution. Upon appointment, trustees receive èn induction covering their legal obligations under charity law. the provisions of the constitution. and the charity's objectives and recent performance. Organisational Structuro and Risk Management The charity 15 governed by it5 board of trustees, who meet regularly to oversee operations and Strategic direction. The trustees identify and review key risks on an ongoing basis and take appropri3te steps to mitigate them. Objectives and Activitie5 Charltable ObJe¢tlves The charity'5 purpose 15 to a5515t those in need due to youth. age. ill health. disability. financial hardship. or other disadvantage. Its activities are focused principally in Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, as well as within the local community in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. Publlc Benefit The trLJStees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. All activities undertaken during the year were carried out to further the charity's charitable purposes for the benefit of the public. K•y Activities and Achievèments During the year ended 30 November 2025. the charity carried out the following activitie5'. Edu¢atlon The charity funded the education of 64 primary school pupils across three schools in Pakistan, of whom 20 are orphans. These children come from very poor families and could not otherwise attend school. Three university students were also supported through their degree studies. The charity believes this investment in education benefits both the individuals and their wider communities. H•althcar A free weekly medical clinic continued to operate in P3kist3n, providing consultations and medicines at no cost to patients from surrounding villages, with referrals made to local doctors where required. The charity also operates two ambulance5 providing free emergency tran5POrt to local communities. Direct financial a5515tance was provided to 32 individuals toward5 medical treatment costs including surgery, cancer treatment, and dialysis. Housing Four widows were supported with the construction of homes during the year, providing secure, pemianent accommodation. The charity intends to extend this support in the coming year. Additional Progr3mmes The charity a150 delivered a Ramadan iftar programme. providing daily meals to vulnerable familie5 acro55 Pakistan. Nigeria, and Sierra Leone,. interest-free loans to eight individuals to help establish sm811 businesses,. financial assistance to 30 vulnerable families,. support towards wedding costs for 11 families,. and clean water installations in Ghana and Pakistan. Communlty Outre8¢h - Stokevon-Trent In the UK, the charity continued its local community activities in Stoke-on-Trent, including gir15' activities at the YMCA, commLJnity litter-picking, a summer charity funday, and donations to families and pupils at a local primary school. Page1of6

Flnanclal Revlew Flnanclal Posltlon The charity continued to grow during the year. with both income and expenditure increasing compared to the prior year, reflecting the expansion of its activities. A surplus was generated, further strengthening the charity's financial position. Full details are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities. Reserves Policy The trustees maintain reserves to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the charity and its ability to meet commitments as they fall due. This policy is reviewed annually. All funds are held as unrestricted funds. giving the trustees full flexibility in their application. Plans for the Future In the coming year. the trustees plan to.. Continue the free medical clinic and education support programmes. Extend ambulance provision in remote villages of Pakistan. Support further widows with housing construction. Raise the charity's profile in the UK to attract additional funding. Recruit additional trustees to support the charity's growing activities. Continue community engagement projects in Stoke-on-Trent. Trustees. Responslbllltles The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources during the year. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021. Make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue to operate. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial p051tion of the charity. and for safeguarding it5 a55et5 and taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud 3nd other irregularities. This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by.. Kafeel Ahmed Trustee Date .' 12 March 2026 Page2of6

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Recommended categorles by activity Unrestrlcted funds Notès Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 137,555.81 137,555.81 115,074.63 Total 137.555.81 137.555.81 115.074.63 Expènditurè on: Charitable activities 131,498.42 131,498.42 110,627.39 131.498.42 131.498.42 110.627.39 Net income 6.057.39 6.057.39 4.447.24 Net movement In funds 6,057.39 6,057.39 4,447.24 Re¢onclllatlon of funds: Total fund5 brought forward 13.787.45 13,787.45 9,340.21 Total funds ¢arri•d forward 19.844.84 19.844.B4 13,787.45 Page3of6

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Recommended categories by activity Current assets Notès Unrestrlcted funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Cash at bank and in hand 20.564.84 20.564.84 14.507.45 Total current assets 20.564.84 20.564.84 14.S07.4S Creditors.. amounts falling due within one yeBr Net current assetsllliabilitièsl 720.00 720.00 720.00 19,844.84 19,844.84 13,787.45 Total net assets 19.844.84 19.844.84 13.787.45 Funds of the Charlty Unrestricted fund5 19,844.84 19,844.84 13,787.45 Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds 19,844.84 19,844.84 13,787.45 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 12 March 2026 and signed on its behalf by.. Kafeel Ahmed Trustee Date.. 12 March 2026 Page4of6

HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 l. Accounting Policies The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is 3 public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows. 1.1 Basls of preparatlon These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and lixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicatile to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK arid Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" (effective I january 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound. 1.2 Golng concern The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have. at the time of approving these accounts. a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. 2. Income from Donatlons and Legacles Analysls Vnrestrlcted funds Total fvnd$ 2025 Totsl funds 2024 Donation and gifts 137,555.81 137,555.81 115,074.63 Total 137.555.81 137.555.81 115.074.63 3. Expenditure on Charitable Activities Analysis Unrestricted funds Total fund5 2025 Total funds 2024 Charity running cost Donations 644.39 644.39 148.39 130,254.03 130,254.03 109,879.00 Total 130.898.42 600.00 130.898.42 600.00 110.027.39 600.00 Support C05t5 131,498.42 131,498.42 110,627.39 4. Support Costs Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Analysls Support Costs Governance Costs Accountants fees 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 5. Cash at bank and in hand Analysls Totsl funds 2025 Totsl funds 2024 Cash at bank and in hand 20,564.84 14,507.45 Total 20,564.84 14.507.45 Page5of6

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Analysls of Credltors Total funds 202S Total funds 2024 Accrua15 and deferd income 720.00 720.00 Total 720.00 720.00
Charity funds 7.1 Details of materlal funds held and movements durlng the CURRENT reportlng perlod Fund Fund balances brought balances carried forward fotward Incomè Fund names Expènditurè Transfèrs Galns and 105ses Unrestrlcted funds 13.787.45 137.555.81 131.498.42 19.844.84 7.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS rèporting pèriod Fund Fund balances balance5 brought carrled forward forward Income Expendlture Galns and losses Fund names Transfers Unrestrlrted fund5 9.340.21 115.074.63 110.627.39 13.787.45 Page6of6

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Charity Name HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION	Charity Name HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION	Charity Name HAJI BASHIR AHMED FOUNDATION

30/11/2025	Charity no (if any)	1196696

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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended30 / 11 / 2025. As the charity's trustees, 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 all 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 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.

Signed: Date: 13/05/2026 Name: Muhammad Zamir Relevant professional AIA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Linktax, 11A Snow Hill, Stoke on Trent, ST1 4LU

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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 .

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