## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1st April 2022 Period start date To 31/03/2023 Period end date** ## **Charity name: Helping In Need** ## **Charity registration number: 1199016** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The charity is dedicated to addressing critical
development challenges, both in the UK and
internationally, with a focus on creating
sustainable solutions to improve lives and
empower communities. Its primary purposes
include:
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Eradicating Hunger and Improving
Nutrition
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Advancing Gender Equality
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Promoting Education
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Supporting Low-Income SMEs through
Microfinance
-
Humanitarian Aid
By integrating sustainable practices into all
initiatives, the charity aims to create long-term
impact and resilience in communities.| |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|In alignment with its charitable purposes, the
charity aims to undertake a range of activities,
projects, and services designed to address
critical development issues and deliver
measurable public benefit. These activities
include:
1. Food Security and Nutrition Programs:
○
Deliver food aid nutrition to
vulnerable communities both in
the UK and abroad.
○
Support small-scale agricultural
initiatives to promote sustainable
farming practices and improve
local food production.
2. Gender Equality Initiatives:
○
Conduct workshops and training
programs to empower women
with entrepreneurial, vocational,
and leadership skills.
○
Partner with local organizations
to advocate for women’s rights
and address barriers to gender
equality, including access to
education and economic
opportunities.
3. Education and Skills Development:| |||○
Provide scholarships, school
supplies, and learning resources
to underserved children,
enabling access to quality
education.
○
Where possible, organise adult
literacy programs and vocational
training to enhance employability
and self-reliance.
**4.**Microfinance Support for SMEs:
○
Distribute microloans to
low-income entrepreneurs,
particularly women, to support
the establishment and growth of
small businesses.
○
Offer business mentoring and
financial literacy training to
ensure loan recipients build
sustainable livelihoods.
5. Sustainable Development Projects:
○
Implement community-based
development projects, such as
access to clean water, renewable
energy solutions, and waste
management initiatives, to
improve living conditions and
resilience.
○
Promote environmental
conservation practices as part of
all community interventions.
6. UK-Based Poverty Relief:
○
Assisted low-income families in
the UK with access to essential
resources, including food,
clothing, and shelter.
○
Delivered workshops and
support groups aimed at
boosting employability and
mental well-being.
Through these activities, the charity has
seeks to create improvements in the lives of
its beneficiaries while ensuring alignment
with public benefit principles. All projects will
be designed to maximize impact, support
sustainable development, and empower
communities to become self-sufficient.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|Yes. The trustees confirm that they have had
regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit when planning
and carrying out the charity’s activities.
In particular, the trustees have ensured that
the charity’s purposes are furthered through
the delivery of activities and services that
provide clear and tangible benefits to the
public. These activities are accessible to the
intended beneficiaries and are aligned with
the principles of equity, sustainability, and
long-term impact.| By adhering to the Charity Commission's guidance, the trustees remain committed to fulfilling the charity’s objectives in a manner that upholds transparency, accountability, and the public good. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||
SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|The charity’s grant-making policy is focused
on supporting projects and initiatives that
align with its charitable objectives of
addressing hunger, promoting education,
advancing gender equality, improving
nutrition, and supporting low-income SMEs
through microfinance. Grants are awarded to
individuals, organizations, or community
groups that demonstrate a clear need and
the potential to deliver measurable public
benefit. The trustees ensure all grants are
subject to a transparent application and
assessment process, with criteria that
prioritize sustainability, accountability, and
alignment with the charity's mission.
Regular monitoring and reporting are
required to evaluate the impact of funded
projects.| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|
The charity’s approach to social investment
is guided by the following principles:
●_Alignment with Charitable Purposes:_
Investments must directly contribute
to the charity’s stated purposes and
deliver public benefit.
●_Sustainability:_Investments should
promote economic, social, or
environmental sustainability for
beneficiaries and communities.
●_Accountability:_All investments are
subject to rigorous assessment,
monitoring, and reporting to ensure
they meet intended outcomes.
●_Financial Prudence:_The charity will
only undertake investments that do
not jeopardize its financial health or
the delivery of core services.| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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 this financial year, the key aim was to
focus on setting up the charity governance
processes, appoint key personnel and focus
on fundraising. Trustees were appointed in
November and official work began in the final
quarter of 2022. As a result, no official
project or grant work was undertaken.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|N/A|| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|N/A|| ||Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|N/A|| ||Other|||| |||||| ## Financial Review |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
maintained a stable financial position by
focusing on fundraising efforts to prepare for
the year ahead.| |---|---|---| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity maintains a reserves policy to
ensure financial stability and the
sustainability of its operations, enabling it to
continue delivering its charitable objectives
effectively. Reserves are held for the
following key purposes:
1. Operational Continuity: To provide a
financial buffer that allows the charity
to meet essential running costs and
commitments in the event of
unexpected income shortfalls or
delays.
2. Emergency Response: To ensure the
charity can respond promptly to
urgent humanitarian needs, such as
natural disasters or crises, without
reliance solely on immediate
fundraising efforts.
3. Sustainability of Programs: To
support the continuation of long-term
projects and initiatives, particularly
those requiring consistent funding
over extended periods.
The level of reserves is reviewed regularly
by the trustees to ensure that it remains
adequate but not excessive in relation to the
charity’s financial needs and risks. This
policy reflects the charity’s commitment to
prudent financial management while
maximizing the funds available for public
benefit.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|Less than £10,000| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|N/A| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|N/A| ||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||The charity’s principal|||||||| |||sources of funds (including|||||||| |||any fundraising)|||||||| |||||||N/A|||| |||Investment policy and|||||||| |||objectives including any||Para 1.46|||||| |||social investment policy|||||||| |||adopted|||||||| ||||||||||| |||||||**Financial Risk**:|||| |||A description of the principal||Para 1.46|||||| |||risks facing the charity||||●|Unpredictability of Income: A||| ||||||||significant portion of the charity's||| ||||||||income is dependent on donations||| ||||||||and fundraising activities, which can||| ||||||||fluctuate, particularly during times of||| ||||||||economic hardship hindering the||| ||||||||ability of people’s contribution to the||| ||||||||charity.||| |||||||N/A|||| |||Other|||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees|
Para 1.51|
The charity is committed to ensuring that all
trustees are properly inducted and equipped
with the knowledge and skills required to
fulfill their roles effectively. The induction and
training process is designed to ensure that
trustees understand their responsibilities, the
charity’s operations, and the legal and
regulatory environment in which it operates.
This includes:
Welcome Pack: New trustees receive a
welcome pack containing essential
documents, including the charity’s governing
document, recent reporting, summary of
activities and policies.
Introductory meeting with key personnel and
other charity members and orientation
session.
Overview of responsibilities including
financial oversight and the charity’s risk
management processes.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|N/A| |Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|N/A| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Helping In Need| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charitynumber|**1199016 **| |Charity’s principal address|| ||| **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** ||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not**
**for whole year**| |---|---|---|---| |**1**|Yusuf Patel||| |**2**|Muhammad
Mushtaq Patel||| ## **Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved** ||**Director name**|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||N/A|||||| ||Name of trustees holding title|to property belonging to the charity||||| ||**Trustee name**||**Dates acted if not for whole year**|||| ||N/A||N/A|||| ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** |Description of the assets
held in this capacity|N/A| |---|---| |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|| ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details N/A ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** ## **Signature** **Full name: Yusuf Patel Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc): Chair Date: 01/01/25** **Charity Name No (if any) Helping In Need 1199016** ## **Receipts and payments accounts** **CC16a** **For the period** Period start date Period end date **To from** 01/04/2022 31/3/2023 **Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £** ## **Section A Receipts and payments** ## **A1 Receipts** |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Sadaqah
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all the trustees|||Signature|||Print Name||||||||Date of approval|| ||||||||||||||||| ||**YUSUF PATEL**|||||Yusuf||Patel||||||01/07/2024|| ||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||| CCXX R4 accounts (SS) 1/26/2025 4