Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/04/2024 Period start date To: 31/03/2025 Period end date
Charity name: NAEEM FOUNDATION
Charity registration number: 1197267
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | ||
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| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. Promote the teachings of Islam, with a focus on Islamic education aligned with the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), while also supporting various methods aimed at advancing the religion. 2. Alleviate financial hardships among orphans, widows, impoverished individuals, and those in need by providing grants for essential items, services, and facilities such as food, water, shelter, educational expenses, and medical treatment. 3. Support the growth and address the needs of young people by: (A) Offering recreational and leisure activities to enhance their quality of life and social welfare. (B) Providing assistance and programs that nurture their skills and abilities, empowering them to become responsible and contributing members of society. |
| 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 | 1. Fundraising Initiatives: Extensive efforts were dedicated to fundraising campaigns aimed at raising donations aligned with the core objectives of the charity. These campaigns were strategically designed to garner support and financial contributions from various sources. 2. Awareness and Advocacy Campaigns: Alongside fundraising, the charity actively engaged in awareness and advocacy campaigns. These initiatives were instrumental in highlighting the charitable objectives to a wider audience, fostering understanding, and encouraging active participation in the cause. 3. During the year, the charity carried out a range of humanitarian and welfare activities, including flood relief operations in Pakistan; financial support towards the medical treatment |
of cancer patients; installation of water wells and water tanks in Karachi to provide access to clean drinking water; distribution of winter relief items to vulnerable communities in Afghanistan; and provision of food and educational support for students of Jamia Binoria. The key emphasis throughout the year remained on initiating foundational activities to establish a robust framework for future endeavors. This foundational year primarily laid the groundwork through fundraising and awareness initiatives, setting a solid trajectory for the charity's forthcoming endeavors aligned with its defined purposes. Statement confirming whether Para 1.18 The trustees are familiar and follow the Charities the trustees have had regard to Commission’s guidance in relation to public benefit the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
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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
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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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 year, the charity progressed from its initial foundational stage into active delivery of charitable activities, supported by a significant increase in donations and effective deployment of funds towards its objectives. This transition marked a key milestone in transforming financial support into tangible outcomes for beneficiaries. Key achievements include: 1. Increased Financial Support and Donor Confidence: The charity experienced a notable increase in donations compared to the previous year, reflecting growing public trust and confidence in the charity’s mission. This strengthened financial position enabled the charity to expand its reach and undertake direct charitable interventions. 2. Delivery of Direct Charitable Activities: Funds raised during the year were actively applied to humanitarian and welfare projects, including flood relief efforts in Pakistan, medical support for cancer patients, provision of clean water facilities in Karachi, distribution of winter relief items to vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, and food and educational support for students of Jamia Binoria. These activities provided immediate relief and improved living conditions for beneficiaries. 3. Measurable Impact on Beneficiaries: The charity’s work made a direct and meaningful difference to the circumstances of its beneficiaries by addressing essential needs such as healthcare, access to clean water, food security, education, and protection during extreme weather conditions. These interventions helped alleviate hardship and improved quality of life for individuals and communities in need. 4. Wider Benefit to Society: Beyond individual beneficiaries, the charity’s activities contributed to wider societal benefits |
by supporting public health, promoting education, improving access to clean water, and strengthening community resilience in disasteraffected and economically disadvantaged regions. Overall, the charity’s achievements during the year demonstrate a clear progression from planning and fundraising to impactful delivery. The increased level of donations and corresponding charitable expenditure underline the trustees’ commitment to applying resources effectively in furtherance of the charity’s purposes and generating positive outcomes for beneficiaries and society as a whole.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives set Para 1.41
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity finds its finances good. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity finds that working on a steady pipeline of projects throughout the year means that they can be focused on and delivered in an effective and efficient way. This also helps with tracking delivery status and tracking costs. Further, the charity is always wanting to work on deliveringinnovative empowermentprojects that are new |
| in concept and offer exceptional investment value for stakeholders. This takes time and patience to emerge and develop |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £66,254/- |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | [None] |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuingas agoingconcern |
Para 1.23 | [None] |
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The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any Para 1.47
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any social Para 1.46
investment policy adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | A Chair Trustee is appointed by the trustees by a voting process |
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and Para 1.51
training of trustees
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider Para 1.51
network with which the charity
works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | NAEEM FOUNDATION |
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| Other name the charityuses | [None] |
| Registered charitynumber | 1199466 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Newstead Hatfield Herts AL10 9DH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year
appoint trustee (if any)
1 BURHAN AHMED Chair Trustees
2 FURQAN AHMED Trustees
3 FARHAN NAEEM Trustees
4 SHAIKH AMIR Trustees
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name [None]
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
[None]
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
[None] |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
[None] |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
[None] |
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
[None]
Other optional information
[None]
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) Burhan Ahmed Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)
Date 19th January-2026
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Charity Name No (if any)
NAEEM FOUNDATION 1199466
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01-Apr-24 31-Mar-25
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
General Donations 67,182 7,839 - 75,021 21,973
Naeem Foundation -USA 81,332 - - 81,332 91,651
Cecos Foundation - - - - 7,000
Abdullah Aid - 86,616 - 86,616 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 148,514 94,455 - 242,969 120,624
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 148,514 94,455 - 242,969 120,624
A3 Payments
Advertising & Marketing 43,564 - - 43,564 11,618
Bank Charges 123 - - 123 288
Charitable Donations 56,795 73,597 - 130,392 57,592
Donations (General) 4,000 - - 4,000 -
Insurance 175 - - 175 -
Legal Fees 1,556 - - 1,556 -
Professional Consultancy 7,628 - - 7,628 -
Rent 18,357 - - 18,357 4,659
Subscriptions 1,184 - - 1,184 -
Sundry Expenses 3,897 - - 3,897 4,944
Telephone & Internet 237 - - 237 -
Travelling Expenses 2,743 - - 2,743 7,403
- - - - -
Sub total 140,258 73,597 - 213,856 86,503
A4 Asset and investment purchases,
(see table)
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 140,258 73,597 - 213,856 86,503
Net of receipts/(payments) 8,256 20,858 - 29,113 34,121
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 3,857 33,284 - 37,141 3,020
Cash funds this year end 12,113 54,142 - 66,254 37,141
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
19/01/2026
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Opening Balance Cash Funds this year end Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 3,857 8,256 - 12,113 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Burhan Ahmed |
Restricted funds to nearest £ 33,284 20,858 - 54,142 OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) - - - - - Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| OK | ||||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 19/01/2026 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
19/01/2026
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
NAEEM FOUNDATION |
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| 31 March -2025 Charity no (if any) 1199466 |
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Report to the trustees/ members of
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025 .
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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | 27/01/2026 |
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| Z Munawar | ||
| Amzes Accountant | ||
| London, E7 8LE |
Oct 2018
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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 .
Not Applicable
Oct 2018
IER
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