2024-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 6[th] April 2023 Period start date To 5th April 2024 Period end date

Charity name: His Blessings and Grace Charitable Foundation

Charity registration number: 1199571

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the Charity are for the benefit of the public throughout the world and in particular in the United Kingdom, India, and North America: • The advancement of the faith and religious practices of Islam in accordance with the Qur’an and the Sunnah. • The advancement of general education of the public, including subjects such as reading, writing, arithmetic, and computer and internet literacy. • The prevention or relief of poverty for those in need due to poverty, irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin, gender, and religious beliefs, by providing grants, items, and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organizations working to prevent or relieve poverty. • The relief of sickness and the preservation of health, especially among people residing permanently or temporarily in Bangalore, India, by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities, and services not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
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	The Charity supports charitable institutions, objects, or activities as determined by the trustees. It promotes the Muslim faith and provides education concerning the teachings and practices of Islam, assists in the collection and distribution of Zakat, supports Muslims

		during Ramadan, and aids in the performance of Hajj and Umrah. The Charity also provides funds for community centres, schools, medical centres, and supports various educational, cultural, social, and religious activities.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees confirm they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	The Charity provides grants to individuals in need and/or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	The Charity may invest funds, particularly in purchasing land and premises to generate income for the Charity, provided that no usurious transaction including charging interest is entered into.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Volunteers contribute to the administration, educational, and recreational activities of the Charity.
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	The Charity will significantly contribute to the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, and the promotion of health and wellbeing in the UK, India, and North America. It has supported numerous individuals and communities through its educational and religious activities.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Nil
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Nil
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Nil
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	No activities requiring funding carried out yet.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Nil
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	None

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Self-funded by trustees
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The Charity will invest in properties to generate income and employ a professional fund-manager to manage these investments.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Principal risks include changes in government policies, economic downturns affecting donations, and challenges in maintaining funding levels.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
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	Trustees are appointed by a majority resolution of the existing trustees at a properly convened meeting. New trustees must sign a declaration of acceptance and willingness to act as a charity trustee.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	New trustees are provided with a copy of the current Constitution and the latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts. Induction and training procedures are followed to ensure trustees are well-informed and capable of fulfilling their roles.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The Charity operates under the supervision of its trustees, with delegated responsibilities to a Management Committee. It collaborates with other charitable organisations and institutions to further its objectives.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	None
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	His Blessings and Grace Charitable Foundation
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charity number	1199571
Charity’s principal address	73 Cambridge Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8LX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Mr Noor Ahmed Sheriff	Chairman
	Mr Mohamed Munawar Hassan	Trustee
	Mrs Wafa Noor Sheriff	Trustee
	Mr Salah Munawar	Trustee

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity

Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for None 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

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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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Mohamed Munawar Hassan	Salah Munawar
	Trustee	Trustee
	10thFebruary 2025
	10thFebruary 2025