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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/10/2023 Period start date To 30/09/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Derby Guidance Hub (DGH)
Charity registration number: 1199743
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN THE CITY OF DERBY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. |
| 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 |
An after school club with special focus on Quran, Islamic studies and sports activities such as physical education, indoor archery and martial arts. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, we confirm that all the projects were for the benefit of public. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | All grants are authorised by trustees. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | • Supporting day to day running of after school club such as sport activities and supporting teaching staff with administrative tasks. • Supporting weekly food bank and organising charity events. |
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Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Offered subsidised after school club with focus on Islamic studies, Arabic language and physical activities. This year we introduced cricket coaching in one term, archery in another term and football in the final term. We also started food bank, serving hot meals and hot drinks for homeless and needy in the community. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We sustained madrassah and introduced a 3rd class at the beginning of the academic year. We successfully started food bank serving hot meals and hot drinks to 40-50 people every Wednesday. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have just met the financial needs for the year. Our target to fundraise for our own place didn’t materialise. Our focus remains on offering subsidised education and sports activities for the benefit of the community. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have managed to meet charity financial needs for day to day running. We have grown and hence our finances have grown. Our facility hiring costs are also increasing and our long term objective remains to have our own place to ensure we are able to offer more back the community. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We do not hold substantial reserves, however a few thousand pounds are needed for day to day running of the charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2347 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We do not have any concern or uncertainties. The charity is healthy and will continue to operate as usual. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Most of the funds are raised through fees for after school club and some funds are raised through donations from the volunteers and local community. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We do not invest yet. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Trustees regularly review charity risk, and can confirm that there is no concern to highlight. |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
DGH is a Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) led by trustees. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of CIO |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | We are governed by Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. |
| 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 in accordance with the constitution where trustees collectively decide and agree on the appointment of a new trustee. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Trustees are trained and inducted by carrying out following activities: • Attend regular trust meetings • One to one support and involving with charity activities. • Providing access to SharePoint with charity policy and procedure documents. |
| 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 | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Derby Guidance Hub |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | DGH |
| Registered charity number | 1199743 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1 Stonebroom Walk Derby DE24 9QS |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Syed Ibtasam Yousaf |
Chair | 21/07/2022 | Board of trustees | |
| Arshed Jamil Ahmed |
Trustee | 21/07/2022 | Board of trustees | |
| Sajid Ali | Trustee | 21/07/2022 | Board of trustees | |
– 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
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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
Other optional information
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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 |
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| Syed Ibtasam Yousaf | ||
Chair |
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| 07/06/2025 | ||
| 07/06/2025 |
| Profit & Loss Account - Year ending 30th Sept 2024 Revenue: Monthly Fees Admission fee Donation - Individual Donation - Business Total Revenue Cost of Services Teachers - Contractor Total Cost of Services |
FY23/24 (£) £12,134 £0 £1,871 £6,299 £20,304 (£8,817) (£8,817) £11,487 (£241) £357 (£8,903) (£352) (£9,140) |
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| Gross Profit | |
| Indirect Overheads Miscellaneous Expenditure Learning Resources Rent Charity Insurance Total Indirect Overheads |
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| Net Profit | £2,347 |
| As per download Rec |
£2,347 £0 |
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