Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 07/06/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date
Charity name: ASIA PACIFIC DAWAH TRUST
Charity registration number: 1203448
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 | The objects of theAsia Pacific Dawah Trust(CIO) are to advance the religion of Islam in the Asia Pacific region for the benefit of the public. This includes: a)Providing grants to organisations undertaking projects to advance the teachings and culture of the Islamic faith in the Asia Pacific region. b)Holding prayer meetings, lectures, and public celebrations of religious festivals. c)Producing and distributing literature on Islam to educate others about the Islamic faith. d)Providing scholarships to students and teachers of any age to learn about the Islamic faith. |
| 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 |
Main activities include: i. Promoting or carrying out research. ii. Providing advice and guidance. iii. Publishing or distributing information. iv. Co-operating with other bodies. v. Supporting, administering, or setting up other charities. vi. Undertaking activities to set up educational establishments and train local teachers. vii. Making grants to institutions, organisations, or individuals in furtherance of its objectives. viii. Assisting in the construction and renovation of places of worship. ix. Supporting community empowerment and initiatives for the betterment of the community, particularly the poor and needy. |
| x. Accepting gifts, raising funds, and applying for grants to serve the charity’s objects. |
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| 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 had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. During the reporting period, the charity did not undertake any activities. However, the trustees remain committed to ensuring that any future activities will be carried out in furtherance of the charity’s objects and for the public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers N/A 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 | Since the charity did not undertake any activities during the reporting period, there are no specific achievements to report. However, the trustees have used this time to focus on planning and preparing for future activities that align with the charity’s objects. The trustees remain committed to advancing in the education of the teachings and culture of the Islamic faith in the Asia Pacific region and will seek opportunities to carry out charitable activities in the future. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | During the reporting period, the charity did not receive or expend any funds. As a result, there were no financial transactions, and the charity’s financial position remains unchanged. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not currently hold any reserves, as there were no funds received or expended during the reporting period. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The charity holds no reserves as of the end of the reporting period. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds no reserves because it did not receive or expend any funds during the reporting period. The trustees will review the need for reserves once the charity becomes operational and begins to generate income. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There are no funds in deficit, as the charity did not incur any liabilities or expenses during the reporting period. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees have no uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Although no activities were carried out during the reporting period, the trustees are actively planning for future charitable activities and will seek funding opportunities to support the charity’s objects. |
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 | N/A |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
CIO constitution (Foundation model), last amended 7th June 2023. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is constituted as aCharitable 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 | a)Eligibility for trusteeship: Trustees must be natural persons aged 18 or over. They must acknowledge their acceptance of the office of charity trustee. b)Appointment of trustees: Apart from the first trustees, every trustee is appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. The trustees must consider the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for effective administration. c)Maximum number of trustees: The CIO can have a maximum of 12 trustees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: New trustees receive the constitution and financial reports. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees N/A The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | New trustees receive the constitution and financial reports. |
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| 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 | Trustees and connected persons are subject to strict rules regarding conflicts of interest and financial benefits. They must declare any interests and abstain from voting on matters where a conflict arises. |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Asia Pacific Dawah Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | THE GUIDANCE UK |
| Registered charity number | 1203448 |
| Charity’s principal address | Innovation Centre and Business Base 110 Butterfield Green Rd Great Marlings Luton LU28DL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 |
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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| Mizanur Raza Choudhury |
From 07/06/2023 to 31/12/2023 |
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| Rafitz bin Khamis | From 07/06/2023 to 31/12/2023 |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A 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
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)[Rafitz bin Khamis ]
Position Trustee Date 31 December 2024