## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 07/04/2024 To 06/04/2025** **Charity name: Hands of Grace** ## **Charity registration number: 1200767** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|Alleviation of poverty among Christians in
Pakistan, mainly through education,
advancement of Christian religion in
Pakistan and promotion of healthcare in
among the public in Pakistan in general.| |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|
We have given grants to various Christian
individuals to enable them to pursue courses
in medicine, nursing, physiotherapy,
midwifery and pharmacy where such training
would otherwise be financially unviable to
the individuals, in order to enhance their own
prospects and also to benefit the provision of
health to the wider public in Pakistan. There
are a number of Christian individuals living in
poverty with exceptionally difficult
circumstances to whom we have given
grants to enable them to complete their
education and pursue courses such as
Computer Science to enhance their potential
to progress themselves and their families out
of poverty and to give back to the local
Christian Community and public.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|
The Trustees have sought to follow this
guidance in all actions.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|We assess grant applications based on a
number of criteria which have been designed
to ensure that the applications are in line
with our charitable aims. We also consider
whether the applied for grant will encourage
dependance or independance, it's Christian
witness, the ability to be accountable, and
whether there is a compassionate motive.| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**n/a**| |---|---|---| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Much of our fundraising and connecting
with potential applicants has been made
by volunteers. There is a good working
relationship between the volunteers and the
Charity Trustees.| |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|Throughout the above financial year period,
Hands of Grace has given grants to support
the completion of an individual’s Midwifery
training, two individuals’ Nursing training and
professional registration of a previously
supported individual who has completed
Physiotherapy Training. For each of these
individuals, doors have been opened for
them to use their qualifications to benefit
their communities. The Charity has
supported the first year of individuals on
courses relating to Pharmacy, Computer
Science, Medical Laboratory Technology and
a Masters programme in Public Health.
Each of these grants will support Christian
brothers and sisters in Pakistan to build their
and their families’ way out of poverty and to
give back to the local community financially
and with the benefits of their skills to
advance medical care in the community.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|The above mentioned achievements
demonstrate progress towards our charitable
objectives.| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|With the increased number of grants
awarded we have developed systems to
keep track of the expected fundraising
targets to ensure cover of the ongoing grants
pledged.| |||| |||| **n/a** Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The charity remains in a strong financial
position where incoming resources were
sufficient to the outgoing grant commitments.| |
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|
The charity holds £200 reserve to provide
emergency cover for operating costs. Where
the trustees have committed to grants
spanning multiple payments over multiple
years, they may hold funds which are
committed to that grant but are as yet
unspent. These are not considered part of
the reserves.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£200| |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**| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Hands of Graces’ current source of funds
come from regular and one-off donations
from individuals and churches to support the
work of the charity. Some of the grants given
are personally sponsored by individuals
whichensureslongevity ofthose grants.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|**n/a**| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The Charity Trustees are aware of a number
of possible risks including the potential for
inadequate fundraising, potential challenges
in meeting agreed grant commitments and
the importance of Trustees retaining
independence over decisions so as to avoid
potential Conflict of Interest situations. These
risks were considered at each Trustee
meeting.| |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|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|Election by existing trustees.| |**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|
This policy exists and is adhered to.| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|An organogram for the Charity structure
exists.| |Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|**n/a**| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Hands of Grace| |---|---| |
Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charitynumber|**1200767**| |Charity’s principal address|73 Ringwood Road, Walthamstow, E17 8PW| ||| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**(if any)**| |---|---|---|---| ||Rebecca Rhodes|Chair of Trustees|| ||Christopher Hogg|Treasurer|| ||Matthew Cant|Trustee|Started
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charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects|n/a| |Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own assets|n/a| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** |**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**| |---|---|---|---| |**Type of**
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**Address**|||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| |**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** ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** SIGN **Signature(s)** Christopher Hogg **Full name(s)** Rebecca Rhodes **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair of Trustees Treasurer **Chair, etc) Date** 11/12/25 11/12/25 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended £ Ao.1 lui S Charity no (if any) Iloo 767 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 trhe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or 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. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: III2G2S Name: ToHh) c(LA￿sT(y￿ UJ fFrTr Relevant professional qualification(s) or body IER Oct 2018 (If any): Address: OKI qrty Section B" 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. yxJoTh£, IER Oct 2018 |**Hands of Grace**|||| |---|---|---|---| |**Year Ended**|**5 April 2025**||| ||||| ||||| |**Statement of Financial Activities**|||| ||||| |**INCOMING RESOURCES**|||| |**Incoming resources from generated funds**|||| |Voluntary Income|||15,799.79)| |Gift Aid|||3,064.05)| |Other|||-| ||||| |**Total incoming resources**|||**18,863.84)**| ||||| |**RESOURCES EXPENDED**|||| |Grant Making|||15,579.55)| |Other Running Costs|||75.00)| ||||| |**Total resources expended**|||**15,654.55)**| ||||| |**NET INCOMING RESOURCES**|||**3,209.29)**| ||||| |**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|||**16,577.55)**| ||||| |**Balance Sheet**|||| ||||| |**CURRENT ASSETS**|||| |Cash at bank|||16,577.55)| ||||| |**CREDITORS**|||| |Amounts falling due within one year|||-| ||||| |**NET CURRENT ASSETS**|||**16,577.55)**| ||||| |**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**|||**16,577.55)**| ||||| |**NET ASSETS**|||**16,577.55)**| ||||| |**FUNDS**|||| |Unrestricted funds|||16,577.55)| ||||| |**TOTAL FUNDS**|||**16,577.55)**|