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The Yafa Charity Organisation
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHARITY NO: - 1205565
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The Yafa Charity Organisation
CONTENTS
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1 Legal and administration information
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2 Reports of trustees and directors
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4 Statements of financial activities
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5 Balance Sheet
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6 Notes part of the financial Statements
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The Yafa Charity Organisation
Legal and administrative information
Trustees
1 Mohammed Ahmed Al-esayi 2 Maged Ali Saleh Abushamah
3 Khalid Obeid
Registered Office
58 - 64 Fawcett Street Sheffield S3 7PN
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The Yafa Charity Organisation
Reports of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2025
The Yafa Charity Organisation is a constituted by a registered Charity No: - 1205565 Objectives
We support individuals and families residing in Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe, Langsett and surrounding areas. To endeavour to improve the lives of people within these communities, through providing support and access to adequate facilities for educational training, youth mentoring/activities and social cohesion projects through engaging and working closely with the local authority and other charities.
Achievements and performance
In 2024-25, YAFA Charity Organisation and its affiliated Youth Club, supported by Sheffield Youth Services, expanded its program, offering a broader range of inclusive and engaging activities to young people. This growth strengthened community connections and provided enhanced opportunities for youth development.
On 25 February 2025, THE YAFA CHARITY ORGANISATION (1081058) merged with THE YAFA CHARITY ORGANISATION CIO (1205565), with the merger formally registered on 9 April 2025. The original charity was removed from the Charity Commission Register on 19 March 2025. The board of trustees of YAFA Charity Organisation CIO, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing board of trustees for their dedication during the transition to the new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) structure, ensuring continuity and strengthened governance.
This year marked a transformative period for YAFA and as we move forward as YAFA CIO, the transformation of the charity to a CIO has been an energising experience and we look forward to the progress we make over the next coming years to come and are confident in our ability to build on this momentum. The successful merger and the continued capital cost improvements to the NU Base Centre, highlights our commitment to the charity and its future growth and strong foundation for future endeavours. The new board remain steadfast in our mission to fostering inclusive opportunities, such as, the GCSE Support Project. Ensuring a brighter, more sustainable future for all those we serve.
Community Language School (Future School)
A significant milestone for the Arabic School was the successful relocation to King Edward VII Upper School. This move has been instrumental in increasing the number of pupils to 135 and expanding our team of volunteers to 12. The new location has provided a more conducive environment for learning and community engagement.
Youth Club
Recognising the importance of youth engagement, the trustees made a concerted effort to build on the excellent work done post-lockdown. The Youth Club, which now meets weekly and organises various activities. YAFA have worked closely with Sheffield City Council, this has led to a fruitful partnership with Sheffield Youth Services, enhancing the scope and impact of our youth programmes.
Carbon Reduction Project
Demonstrating our deep commitment to environmental sustainability, Yafa Charity Organisation secured a Carbon Reduction grant to address the urgent challenge of global warming. This funding enabled the complete replacement of external windows and doors at NU Base, including 64 Fawcett Street, with energy-efficient heat reflective glass and UPVC frames. This critical upgrade directly reduces the centre's carbon footprint, lowers gas consumption, and has converted operational savings into funding for our other essential community projects.
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Groups & Projects
The use of the NU Base Centre by various community groups and projects has grown significantly. This growth aligns with our mission to empower local communities to initiate and manage their projects. A notable example is the Bike Revival Project, which provided free bike repair services to community members, promoting sustainable transport and community support. The trustees are committed to fostering such initiatives and encouraging community members to bring forth their ideas.
Cost of Living Project
In response to the cost of living crisis, YAFA received funding to support the community. We employed Jane, to deliver this project. Jane established a women's drop-in group at the NU Base Centre, where members discuss strategies for managing living costs, such as sourcing affordable food and sharing cooking tips. The project has been highly successful, and feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. We aim to continue and expand this project in the coming years.
Summary
Overall, YAFA Charity Organisation has made significant strides in the 2024-25 financial year. Despite facing various challenges, our trustees and volunteers have shown remarkable resilience and dedication to serving our community. We look forward to building on this year's successes and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
Risk Management
The Trustees actively review the major risks, which the charity faces on regular basis and believe that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with an annual review of the controls over key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the events of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the charity and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
Trustees’ Responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The Trustees’ are required by charity commission to prepare financial statements for each financial year
a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent c) State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Charity Act d) Prepare the financial statements on going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with
Approval
This report was approved by the trustees on 11 July 2025 and signed on its behalf. Trustee Mohammed Ahmed Al-esayi
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The Yafa Charity Organisation
Statements of financial activities for the year ended 31 March 2025
| NOTE Income & Expenditure Income resources Sheffield City Council Community Language school Rent/Hire Grants |
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL 2025 TOTAL 2024 - - - 10,899 10,899 31,269 3,964 3,964 11,435 22,960 22,960 21,339 |
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL 2025 TOTAL 2024 - - - 10,899 10,899 31,269 3,964 3,964 11,435 22,960 22,960 21,339 |
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| Veolia (wall project) | 188 | 188 - |
| Youth Club Resources expenses Rent & Rates Light and heat Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Premises insurance Hire and leasing of other assets Community Language school expenses English Classes Computer software, consumables Project Cost Wages and salaries Printing, postage and stationery Telecommunications and data costs Bank charges Professional fee Depreciation of fixtures and fittings Total resources expenses Net income from resources bal b/f bal c/f |
- 8,000 |
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| 38,011 | 38,011 72,043 |
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| 1,128 2,287 2,866 168 535 3,519 - 240 22,253 13,965 268 360 246 258 1,481 49,573 11,562 - |
1,128 4,209 2,287 4,866 2,866 4,019 168 550 535 764 3,519 - - 31,362 - 3,200 240 239 22,253 3,789 13,965 2,062 268 189 360 437 246 461 258 - 1,481 2,194 |
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| 49,573 58,341 |
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| 11,562 - 13,703 |
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| 22,297 29,136 |
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| 10,735 22,297 |
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The Yafa Charity Organisation
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| NOTE Fixed assets 1 Current assets 2 less - current liabilities 3 Capital account 4 |
£ 19,285 1,542 |
£ 2025 £ 4,378 17,743 |
£ 30,066 1,542 |
£ 2024 £ 5,120 28,524 |
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| 22,122 | 33,644 | |||
| 22,083 | 33,644 |
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The Yafa Charity Organisation
Notes to balance sheet as at 31 March 2025
| NOTE 1 FIXED ASSETS As at 1 April 2024 additions depreciation for the year As at 31 March 2025 2 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 3 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors Loan 4 CAPITAL ACCOUNT Bal b/f Deficit for the year |
5,120 740 2025 4,378 5,860 1,481 |
19,285 19,285 520 1,022 1,542 33,644 11,561 - 2025 |
7,143 171 2024 |
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| 7,314 2,194 |
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| 5,120 | |||
| 30,066 2024 |
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| 30,066 | |||
| 520 1,022 |
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| 1,542 | |||
| 19,941 13,703 |
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| 22,083 | 33,644 |
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Independent
examiner's report on
the accounts
Section
A
Indepen
dent
Examine
r’s
Report
Report to the Charity Name
trustees/ members
of The Yafa Charity Organisation
On accounts for 31/03/2025 [Charity no (if ] 1205565
the year ended any)
Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the
above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025.
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”).
Responsibilities
and basis of report
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.
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: 11/07/2025
Name: NISAR QURESHI
Relevant
professional ICAEW
qualification(s) or
body (if any):
Address: Unit 9 twelve o’clock court
sheffield
S4 7ww
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Section B Disclosure
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 .