Charity number 1199949
GLOBAL EHSAN RELIEF WORLDWIDE Audited Financial Statements and Report For the year ended 30 April 2024
Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Audited Financial Statements and Report For the year ended 30 April 2024
| Contents | Page |
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| Trust information | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 |
| Auditors report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 |
| Schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Trust information For the year ended 30 April 2024
| Trustees /Management : | Mr Kamran Shahid |
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| Mr Munir Ahmed | |
| Mr Basheer Ahamed Bin Al | |
| Structure | Association of Trustees |
| Charity registration number | 1199949 |
| Registered office | The City Hub |
| 9-11 Peckover Street | |
| Bradford | |
| BD1 5BD | |
| Principal place of charity business | 63 Nesfield Street |
| Bradford | |
| BD1 3ET | |
| Bankers | Lloyds Bank |
| Cashplus Bank | |
| Auditors | Munir Chaudry Associates |
| Chartered Certified Accountants | |
| 1 Edmund Street | |
| Bradford | |
| BD5 0BH |
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide The report of the trustees For the year ended 30 April 2024
Trustees Report
The Trustees of Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide present their annual report together with their financial statements for the period ended 30 April 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 effective 1 January 2019).
We are deeply grateful to all our donors, volunteers, and partner organisations for their steadfast support and dedication to our mission. Your contributions have had a profound and lasting impact, touching the lives of many individuals across the globe.
Reflecting on the year gone by, we feel humbled by the opportunities to support and uplift communities in need. Our commitment to serving others, in line with the values of Islam, continues to drive our efforts, striving for a fairer and more just society.
This year has presented many challenges on a global scale. The ongoing war in Gaza has been particularly heartbreaking, with not only the tragic loss of life since October, but also the many other distressing events throughout the year. We remain resolute in our mission, focusing on providing aid and empowering communities, guided by the principles of social justice.
At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful mission: to serve those in need, support vulnerable communities, and promote equality. We draw inspiration from Islamic teachings, particularly the profound message in the Qur’an: “...whoever saves a life, it is as if he has saved the entire humanity” (5:32). This reflects our commitment to humanitarian work that transcends borders, working tirelessly to create lasting change for the most disadvantaged communities.
Our diverse programmes, which include emergency relief, short-term aid, and long-term sustainable solutions, are designed to alleviate suffering and foster empowerment. Whether through providing essential food, medical support, clean water, or care for orphaned children, we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and creating opportunities for growth and development.
Programmes and Activities
In the past year, Global Ehsan Relief has made remarkable strides in delivering vital humanitarian aid, impacting the lives of over 415,000 individuals across more than 15 countries. Our programmes are centred on alleviating poverty, supporting vulnerable populations, and driving sustainable development through targeted campaigns in areas such as emergency response, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), education & livelihood, and community development
Key achievements this year include:
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Supporting emergency relief efforts in countries such as Gaza, Yemen, Sri Lanka, Chad, Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Lebanon, and Sudan, directly benefiting over 200,000 people.
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Construction of 29 mosques, serving as centres for community and educational activities.
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Installing nearly 300 water wells and hand pumps, ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for thousands.
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Initiating WASH projects to improve sanitation and hygiene, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.
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Offering educational and vocational support to youth and adults, providing skills for sustainable livelihoods.
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Community Engagement
Our commitment to engaging with the community and raising awareness of critical issues has been fundamental to the success of our work. This year, our engagement efforts included:
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1 Fundraising Campaigns: We conducted nationwide fundraising tours across the UK, connecting with donors and raising funds for essential humanitarian projects.
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2 Educational Seminars: We hosted public seminars to raise awareness of key issues such as poverty alleviation, disaster response, and sustainable development. These sessions highlighted the impact of charitable giving, empowering communities to make a difference.
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3 Kindness Days: We supported homeless individuals in the UK by distributing meals, hygiene kits, and warm clothing. We also worked in partnership with the NHS to deliver outreach health programmes. Additionally, we participated in community service projects, including graveyard cleaning, demonstrating our commitment to social responsibility.
Objectives & Activities
Our Vision
To make the world a better place
Our Mission
Guided by Islamic values, we are dedicated to serving those in need, empowering communities, and promoting social justice.
Our Values:
Ihsan (Excellence):
We aim for excellence in all our efforts, ensuring the highest standards of service and making the greatest possible impact.
Ikhlas (Sincerity):
We uphold sincerity, accountability, and ethical conduct, fostering trust with all our partners, donors, and beneficiaries.
Adl (Justice):
We are committed to fairness and impartiality, ensuring that aid is provided to all, regardless of background or circumstance.
Tawakkul (Trust in Allah):
We place our trust in Allah, remaining steadfast in our faith as we work to support those in need with perseverance and gratitude.
Ukhuwwa (Brotherhood & Sisterhood): We champion unity, collaboration, and community spirit, connecting people from diverse backgrounds to build a stronger, more inclusive society.
Financial Position
The Trustees have assessed the financial position of the charity and are confident that it has adequate resources to continue operational existence and have therefore prepared the financial statements as a going concern'. The charity has taken the necessary steps to manage operations in the current economic climate.
Reserve Policy
The charity operates a reserve policy of six months to cover operational costs.
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Governance —Constitution and Structures
lobal Ehsan Relief Worldwide is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 3 August 2022. The registered charity number is 1199949
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the procedures set out in the constitution. Trustees should, wherever possible, add to the skills of the Board as a whole. The charity has in place a procedure and process for the induction and training of new Trustees which includes detailed briefings on their legal obligations as Trustees, Charity Commission advice and guidance, existing decision-making processes, familiarisation with the current business plan and the financial position of the charity and visiting the charity's premises to meet other Trustees and key members of staff.
Risk Management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the company is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Trustees regularly review the financial, business and operational risks which face the organisation and ensure that strategies are in place to mitigate the risks, proactively.
Disclosure of information to the auditors
The trustees who held office at the date of approval of this trustee report, confirm that so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the association's auditors are unaware of. Each trustee has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the association's auditors are aware of that information.
Auditors
A resolution to reappoint the auditors will be made by members at the AGM.
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year in accordance with current statutory requirements , the requirements of the Charity's governing document and the requirements of the
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Board of trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the organisation's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the financial year. In preparing those financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Board of trustees should follow best practice and :-
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the organisation will continue to operate.
The trustees are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonableThis report was approved by the board of trustees on accuracy the financial position of the organisation..............................and which enable them to acertain the financial position of the organisation and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the requirements of applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the By order of the Trustees assets of the organisation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
Approved by the order of the Trustees on …… 27/02/2025
Kamran Shahid
Trustee
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Independent Auditor's Report For the year ended 30 April 2024
Independent auditors report to the trustees on the accounts of the Charity.
We have audited the financial statements of Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide (unincorporated) for the year ended 30 April 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 105 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under Section 154 of that Act. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and auditors
As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements which give a true and fair view.
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under that Act. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Boards's Ethical Standards for Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the charity's circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the trustees; and the overall presentation of the financial statements. In addition, we read all the financial and non financial information in the Annual Report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements. If we become aware of any material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
Opinion on the financial statements
In our opinion the financial statements, give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 30 April 2024, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended; have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; including Financial Reporting Standard 105 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the finanaal statements, we have concluded that the Trustees use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Chanty's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you, if in our opinion:
the information given in the Trustes' Annual Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Shahbaz Munir, Statutory Auditor
on behalf of Munir Chaudry Associates Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditors
27/02/2025
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 April 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds Notes 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ Incoming Resources Other income 45,001 - 45,001 Donations and legacies 862,810 865,890 1,728,700 Grants - 2,175,501 2,175,501 Total Incoming Resources 907,811 3,041,391 3,949,202 Net Incoming Resources available for charitable applications A 907,811 3,041,391 3,949,202 Resources expended (see page 13) Direct charitable expenditure 318,293 3,041,391 3,359,684 Governance, management and administration of the charity 208,461 - 208,461 Total Resources expended B 526,754 3,041,391 3,568,145 Net Incoming Resources C 381,057 - 381,057 ( ie Total A minus Total B = C ) Gross Transfers between funds :- - - - Net Incoming Resources before revaluations and investment asset disposals 381,057 - 381,057 Net Movement in funds 381,057 - 381,057 Total funds brought forward 177,440 - 177,440 Total funds carried forward 558,497 - 558,497 |
Total Funds 2023 £ - 161,615 68,265 229,880 229,880 51,845 595 52,440 177,440 - 177,440 177,440 - 177,440 |
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The net movement in funds referred to above is the net incoming resources as defined in the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales and is reconciled to the total funds as shown in the Balance Sheet on page 7 as required by the said Statement.
All activities derive from continuing operations
The notes and schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities on pages 8 to 12 form an integral part of these accounts
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 April 2024
Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses for the year ended 30 April 2024
| Excess of Expenditure over income before realisation of assets Net Movement in funds before taxation |
2024 2023 £ £ 381,057 177,440 381,057 177,440 |
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There were no other recognised gains or losses for the year or the prior year that are not included above.
Movements in revenue and capital funds for the year ended 30 April 2024
| Revenue accumulated fund Accumulated fund brought forward Recognised gains and losses for year |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Last year Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 177,440 - 177,440 - 381,057 - 381,057 177,440 |
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| Closing Accumulated fund | 558,497 - 558,497 177,440 |
| Summary of funds Designated Funds 2024 £ Revenue funds - |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Last year Funds Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 558,497 - 558,497 177,440 |
| Total funds - |
558,497 - 558,497 177,440 |
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The statement of changes in resources applied for fixed assets for organisation's use is shown in the notes to the accounts.
The notes and schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities on pages 8 to 12 form an integral part of these accounts.
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 5 Current assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts due within one year 8 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:- amounts due after more than one year Net Assets Capital and reserves Unrestricted revenue reserves 10 Resources freely available Restricted revenue reserves Accumulated Funds |
2024 1,225 1,225 210,727 716,369 927,096 (369,824) 557,272 558,497 - 558,497 558,497 558,497 - 558,497 - |
2023 - - - 177,940 177,940 (500) 177,440 177,440 - 177,440 177,440 177,440 - 177,440 - |
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The(i) accountsensuringhavethatbeenthe charitypreparedkeepsin accordanceproper accountingwith the specialrecordsprovisionswhich complyrelatingwithtothesmallrequirementscompanies ofwithinthe The Board of Trustees are satisfied that the organisation is required to have an audit by virtue of its level of turnover or by virtue of any requirement under its constitution or otherwise.
The Board of Trustees also acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring the organisation keeps proper accounting records in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 as more fully set out under 'Trustees' Responsibilities' in the Report of the Trustees.
Approved by the order of the Trustees on … 27/02/2025
Kamran Shahid
Trustee
The notes and schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities on pages 8 to 12 form an integral part of these accounts
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounts preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro entity provisions of the small entities under FRS 102, as modified by the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales, adapted to meet the needs of unincorporated organisations.
The organisation has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No.1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.
The charity is entirely dependent on continuing donations from the local community and as a consequence the going concern basis is also dependent on the continuing donations. The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below
Accounting convention
The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis, accrual basis under the historical cost convention.
Incoming Resources (funds received)
Incoming resources such as donations, gifts and collections are accounted for on a receivable basis deferred as described below where appropriate.
Fund accounting
General funds comprise the accumulated surplus or deficit on the statement of financial activities. They are available for use at the discretion of trustees in the furtherance of the general activities of the charity.
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds are the net incoming resources available for the objects of the charity without specified purposes and are part of the general funds.
Restricted funds
Restricted funds are the net incoming resources avaiable for a particular area or purpose stated by the donor and are allocated appropriately..
Resources expended (charitable expenditure)
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and allocated to the relevant activity Charitable expenditure includes all expenditure directly related to the objects of the charity and comprises the following :-
Activities in the furtherence of the charity's objectives.
The costs of activities in furtherance of the charity's objectives represents the cost of goods and services and ancillary trading costs that have been incurred in charitable activities.
Management and administration of the charity.
Management and administration costs represent expenditure incurred in the management of the charity's assets, organisational administration and compliance with charitable and statutory requirements
Going concern
The Association has sufficient cash at bank at the year end and has raised further funds since the year end, which provide adequate resources to finance committed development programme, along with the day to day operations. The trustees monitor the expenditure level and adjust development expenditure to ensure that expenditure is only incurred when sufficient funds are available to cover payments as they fall due. On this basis, the trustees have reasonable expectation that the association has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being a period of twelve months after the date on which this report and financial statements are signed. For this reason, it continues to adopt the going concern basis in the financial statements.
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated at a rate which will write off, the cost of the asset, over its expected useful life as follows:
Fixtures and equipment 0% on written down value Computer equipment 0% on written down value
2 Winding up or dissolution of the charity
If the charity were to be dissolved or wound up the trustees would pass any net assets to similar organisations and deserving causes.
| 3i Analysis of incoming resources and analysis of 2024 direct charity expenses and administration costs £ Other income 45,001 Donations and legacies 1,728,700 Grants 2,175,501 (See page 13 for analysis of sources of income and expenditure). 3,949,202 £ Direct charitable expenditure 3,359,684 Management and administration 208,461 (See page 13 for analysis of sources of income and expenditure). 3,568,145 3ii Numbers of full and part time employees or their time equivalents Engaged on charitable activities in UK on average 2 Engaged on charitable activities Overseas on average 1 £ Wages and salaries including paye and pension costs 50,337 50,337 There were no fees or other remuneration payable to trustees There were no employees with emoluments in excess of £50,000 per annum 4 Cost of auditor and accounting services 2024 £ Audit and accountants fees 4,292 4,292 5 Tangible fixed assets Equipment & Fixtures Total £ £ Cost or valuation At 1 May 2023 - - Additions 1,225 1,225 At 30 April 2024 1,225 1,225 Depreciation At 1 May 2023 - - Charge for the year - - At 30 April 2024 - - Net book value At 30 April 2024 1,225 1,225 At 30 April 2023 - - |
2023 £ - 161,615 68,265 229,880 £ 51,845 595 52,440 1 1 £ 36,328 36,328 2023 £ 500 500 |
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024
6 Analysis of assets and liabilities representing each of the charity's funds
| At 30 April 2024 (Current year) Tangible fixed assets Current Assets Current Liabilities (creditors) At 1 May 2023 (Previous year) Tangible fixed assets Current Assets Less: Current Liabilities (creditors) 7 Debtors Gift Aid Receiveable Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accounts Payable Accrued expenses (inv accrued) |
Designated funds £ - - - - Designated funds £ - - - - |
Unrestricted funds £ 1,225 927,096 (369,824) 558,497 Unrestricted funds £ - 177,940 500 - 177,940 2024 £ 45,000 163,915 1,812 210,727 2024 £ 369,824 - 369,824 |
2023 £ - - - - 2023 £ - 500 500 |
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9 Transactions with related parties
There were no transactions with Trustees and there were no other related parties.
| 10 Movement in Funds Restricted Funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total funds |
Balance at 2023 1st April b/f - 177,440 177,440 |
Incoming Resources 3,041,391 907,811 3,949,202 - |
Resources Expended (3,041,391) (526,754) (3,568,145) - |
Balance at 2024 31st March c/f - 558,497 558,497 - |
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11 Contingent liabilities
There were none in the period.
12 Post balance sheet events
There were none in the period.
13 Ultimate controlling party
The trustees have ultimate control of the charity
14 Legal status and registered name of the charity
The charity is unincorporated and is governed by the provisions of its constitution. Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide is the registered name of the charity.
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Global Ehsan Relief Worldwide Detailed Schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 April 2024
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Incoming Resources Funds Funds Funds Funds
2024 2023
Grants,Legacies and Donations £ £ £ £
Gift Aid 45,000 - 45,000 -
Institutional Grants - 499,950 499,950 -
Other Charges 1 - 1 -
Partner's Grants - 1,675,551 1,675,551 68,265
Voluntary Donations 862,810 865,890 1,728,700 161,615
Total Grants,Legacies & Donations 907,811 3,041,391 3,949,202 229,880
Charitable expenditure
Grants payable in furtherance of the charity's objectives
£ £
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Direct Charitable Expenditure 581,196 581,196 18,385
Cost of Generating Funds 318,293 2,140,321 2,458,614 3,594
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Activity Support Costs 319,874 319,874 29,866
318,293 3,041,391 3,359,684 51,845
Governance
Accounting & Audit 4,292 - 4,292 500
Bank Fees & Charges 2,224 - 2,224 75
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Employer Pension Contribution 1,950 1,950
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Legal and professional costs (DB 1,356 1,356
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Trustees Expenses 3,651 3,651
13,473 - 13,473 575
Management and Administration of the Charity
Management and Admin.costs 194,988 - 194,988 20
194,988 - 194,988 20
Total spent 526,754 3,041,391 3,568,145 52,440
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Surplus / (deficit) for the year 381,057 381,057 177,440
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Reconciled to revenue accumulated fund Total Total
(Total as per Balance Sheet) Funds Funds
2024 2023
£ £
Accumulated funds 177,440 -
Surplus / (deficit) for the year 381,057 177,440
Agreed to balance sheet 558,497 177,440
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The surplus is income for ongoing projects in line with charity's objectives.
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