2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025 Charity name: AQS Academy

Charity registration number: 1201312

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Our Academy aims to provide gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds access to resources, knowledge and experience, through educational content and mentorship. Our educational philosophy is one that combines traditional school studies support along with a wider curriculum to develop our students character, critical thinking and empathy for the wider 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	Throughout 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, we have made significant strides in advancing our educational mission, ensuring our work delivers meaningful public benefit. Our efforts during this period have focused on strengthening our pedagogy, expanding outreach, and building organisational capacity to serve our beneficiaries effectively. We also have onboarded our first cohort of students, and put the groundwork in place ready for the next cohort. - Continuously developing Pedagogical Frameworks – We have continued to refine our approach to teaching mathematics and science, laying the groundwork for our first cohort of students. This work is not just about academic content but about fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep, meaningful understanding of these subjects.

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		● Team Development & Capacity Building – Investing in our people is essential to delivering our mission effectively. We held dedicated team workshop days focused on upskilling, aligning on strategy, and strengthening collaboration, ensuring that we continue to operate with clarity, purpose, and impact.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Confirmed

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	● Strengthening Access to Quality Education – Through the development of our pedagogical frameworks in mathematics and science, we have laid the foundation for a high-quality learning experience that prioritises academic excellence, critical thinking, and real-world application. This work ensures that future students will have access to a structured and rigorous education that equips them with the skills and knowledge to thrive. ● Inspiring and Engaging Future Leaders – Our university workshops have reached students across five leading UK institutions, sparking important conversations about education, leadership, and personal development. By engaging with students from diverse backgrounds, we have helped broaden perspectives, inspire future educators and advocates, and encourage young people to take an active role in

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shaping educational access and equity.

● Building Organisational Strength for Long-Term Impact – A strong, well-equipped team is essential to delivering sustainable change. Through our internal development initiatives, including structured training and strategy sessions, we have strengthened our organisation’s capacity to serve beneficiaries effectively. This investment in people ensures that our programmes are delivered with excellence, continuity, and a shared sense of purpose.

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Positive net assets, zero liabilities, positive cash flow incoming monthly.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Reserve amount is not held separately. It’s managed at the discretion of the treasurer and trustees dependent on need.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£300
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

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	AQS Academy
Other name the charity uses	Al-Quds Academy
Registered charitynumber	1201312
Charity’s principal address	AQS ACADEMY 61 Bridge Street KINGTON Herefordshire HR5 3DJ

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2		Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
		Sarawar-Ul Alam
		Manal Al Badry

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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) Sarawar-Ul Alam Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 01 / 29 / 2026

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AQS Academy

Charity number: 1201312

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year

ended 31 March 2025

Receipts and Payments Account

Receipts and Payments Account
Item	£
Opening bank/cash balance	590
Receipts
Donations	6213
Total receipts	6213
Payments
Team & Delivery	(2943)
Student related	(1653)
Admin & Operations	(1507)
Total payments	(6103)
Closing bank/cash balance	700

Note: Opening balance + total receipts − total payments = closing balance

Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 March 2025

Asset / Liability	£
Cash & Cash Equivalence	700
Pre-payments	91
Less: Liabilities	0
Net assets	791

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Net assets should match the closing bank/cash position from the receipts and payments account, adjusted for any non-cash items listed.

Notes

1. AQS Academy is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England and Wales (Charity number 1201312).

2. The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis as permitted for small charities.

Trustees' Approval

These receipts and payments accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Name of trustee:

Sarawar-Ul Alam

Signature: Date: 01 / 11 / 2026

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AQS Accounts ending 31.03.25 AQS_Academy_Accou...4_to_31_03_25.pdf a03795023841382abab7912dab46f29958f3ab0f MM / DD / YYYY Signed

01 / 11 / 2026	Sent for signature to Sarawar-Ul Alam
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	IP: 81.98.183.47
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18:05:44 UTC	IP: 147.161.142.88
01 / 11 / 2026	Signed by Sarawar-Ul Alam ([e-mail])
18:06:09 UTC	IP: 147.161.142.88
01 / 11 / 2026	The document has been completed.
18:06:09 UTC