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Charity Registration No. 1205629 | Period ended 31 March 2026
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Charity Registration Number: 1205629
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT & UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Period Ended 31 March 2026
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Contents
Period ended 31 March 2026
| Trustees’ Annual Report | 1 |
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| Independent Examiner’s Statement | 9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 11 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 12 |
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Trustees’ Annual Report
Period ended 31 March 2026
Reference and Administrative Details
Registered Charity Name HOUSE OF GIVING Charity Registration 1205629 Number Principal Office 32 Somerville Road Romford RM6 5AS The Trustees Mr. Nasir Hussain Mr. Sheikh Faruque Ahmed Mr. Sabbir Ahmed Mr. Jahangir Ahmed Mr. Fahim Ahmed Mr. Abdul Taher Sheikh Mrs. Ammna Hussain Accountants Rehana Akhter AFA MIPA, ICPA 23 Bulrush Terrace London, UK IG11 0NT
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Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)
Period ended 31 March 2026
Structure, Governance and Management
House of Giving is constituted as a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission on 8th November 2023 under charity number 1205629. The organisation is chaired by Mr. Nasir Hussain.
Organisational Structure
The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits.
The trustees meet as a body on a quarterly basis to review the overall direction of the foundation, facilities and activities provided by the charity.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees.
Induction and Training of Trustees
Upon appointment, new trustees are introduced to their new roles and responsibilities and given a copy of the trust deed. They are directed to resources available on the Charity Commission website and encouraged to become familiar with the requirements and good practice processes applicable to the charity, namely the Charities Act 1993.
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Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)
Period ended 31 March 2026
Objectives and Activities
Our Aims
The objects of the charity are set out in the charity’s trust deed and are summarised below:
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The prevention or relief of poverty in Barking and Dagenham by providing grants, items, and services to individuals in need and/or to charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
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To promote, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Barking and Dagenham, the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure-time activities for individuals who, by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship, or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities; or for the public at large, in the interests of social welfare and with the aim of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
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To advance the education of children and young people in Barking and Dagenham in the arts and crafts, in particular but not exclusively, through the provision of workshops, classes, and art sessions.
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To further such other charitable purposes for the public benefit in Barking and Dagenham as are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales, as the trustees may from time to time determine.
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The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship throughout England and Wales, and in Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Pakistan, The Gambia, Uganda, and Yemen, by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects, and other necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and become self-sufficient.
Our Objects
The purpose of the charity is to support individuals and communities in need by relieving poverty, improving wellbeing, and advancing education. We aim to empower disadvantaged people in Barking and Dagenham, across England and Wales, and in countries including Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Pakistan, The Gambia, Uganda, and Yemen. Through practical support such as grants, education, training, healthcare projects, and creative programmes, we will help individuals overcome hardship, improve their quality of life, and build sustainable futures.
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Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)
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Activities
Charitable Activities
The charity undertakes a range of activities throughout the period to support disadvantaged individuals and families in countries including Bangladesh, Ghana, Yemen, India, and Pakistan, with a focus on poverty relief and humanitarian aid. These activities include:
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Monthly food parcel distribution to needy families, helping to alleviate hunger and provide essential nutrition.
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Widow support schemes, offering financial assistance and essential items to widows struggling with economic hardship.
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Funding for madrassas, supporting religious and educational institutions that provide free learning opportunities to children and young people.
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Distribution of Sadaqah — voluntary charity given for general good causes.
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Distribution of Zakat — obligatory alms for the poor, distributed in accordance with Islamic principles.
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Distribution of Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) — given during Ramadan to ensure the needy can participate in Eid celebrations.
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Installation of water pumps and clean water projects to provide safe and reliable access to drinking water in underserved communities.
These activities are carried out in line with the charity’s objectives to relieve poverty, promote wellbeing, and empower individuals to improve their living conditions.
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Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)
Period ended 31 March 2026
Achievements and Performance
This period, with the generous donations received from individuals, the charity successfully delivered monthly food parcels, supported widows, funded madrassas, and distributed sadaqah, zakat, and fitrana across Bangladesh, Ghana, Yemen, India, and Pakistan. Water pumps were also installed to provide clean drinking water. All funds were used directly for these life-improving projects, reaching those most in need.
Financial Review
During the period, the charity received £190,316 in restricted income and £57,998 in unrestricted income. The net surplus for the period amounted to £55,193.
Investment Policy and Objectives
The charity has no long-term investments. Cash reserves are held in a charity bank account and any interest earned is considered by the trustees as a gift of the UK banking system and supplements the work of the charity.
Plans for the Future Period
In the coming period, the charity plans to expand its monthly food parcel programme to reach more families in need across Bangladesh, Ghana, Yemen, India, and Pakistan. We aim to increase support for widows, fund additional madrassas, and enhance the distribution of sadaqah, zakat, and fitrana. We also intend to install more water pumps in remote areas to improve access to clean water. In the UK, we plan to strengthen local poverty relief efforts and provide educational and creative opportunities for young people in Barking and Dagenham.
Mr. Nasir Hussain
Chairman
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Independent Examiner’s Statement
Period ended 31 March 2026
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2026.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
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Independent Examiner’s Statement (continued)
Period ended 31 March 2026
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Rehana Akhter AFA MIPA, ICPA
Independent Examiner
23 Bulrush Terrace, London, UK IG11 0NT
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the Period Ended 31 March 2026
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Note Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds £ Funds £ 2026 £ 2025 £
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| Income and Endowments | |||||
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| Donations and legacies | 4 | 190,316 | 57,998 | 248,314 | 107,251 |
| Total Income | 190,316 | 57,998 | 248,314 | 107,251 | |
| Expenditure | |||||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 5 | 143,484 | 49,637 | 193,121 | 54,967 |
| Total Expenditure | 143,484 | 49,637 | 193,121 | 54,967 | |
| Net Income / Net Movement in | 46,832 | 8,361 | 55,193 | 52,283 | |
| Funds | |||||
| Balance Brought Forward | 29,600 | 22,683 | 52,283 | ||
| Total Funds Carried Forward | 9/10 | 76,432 | 31,044 | 107,476 | 52,283 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 March 2026
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Note Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds £ Funds £ 2026 £ 2025 £
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| Fixed Assets | |||||
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| Tangible fixed assets | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 76,432 | 31,044 | 108,276 | 52,833 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due | 8 | 0.00 | 800 | 800 | 550 |
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| Net Current Assets | 76,432 | 30,244 | 107,476 | 52,283 | |
| Total Assets Less Current | 76,432 | 30,244 | 107,476 | 52,283 | |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due after | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| more than one Period | |||||
| Net Assets | 76,432 | 30,244 | 107,476 | 52,283 | |
| Funds of the Charity | |||||
| Total Charity Funds | 9/10 | 76,432 | 30,244 | 107,476 | 52,283 |
These accounts were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 8[th] June 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr. Nasir Hussain Chairman
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Notes to the Accounts
1. General Information
The charity is a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 32 Somerville Road, Romford, RM6 5AS.
2. Statement of Compliance
These accounts have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland’, the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
3. Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure. The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity’s purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future projects or commitments.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.
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Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Period ended 31 March 2026
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
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Income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable, and its amount can be measured reliably.
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Legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established.
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Income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.
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Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:
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Expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
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Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
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Other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
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Tangible Assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount due to revaluation is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to the extent it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset.
Impairment of Fixed Assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.
For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
Financial Instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.
Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in the statement of financial activities. Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.
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Notes to the Accounts (continued)
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4. Donations and Legacies
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Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds £
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| Build a Home | 2,491 | 2,491 | |
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| Community Activities | 99 | 99 | |
| Fitrana / Zakat | 794 | 794 | |
| Food Projects / Parcel | 1,714 | 1,714 | |
| Home Projects | 1,726 | 1,726 | |
| Iftar Projects | 850 | 850 | |
| Income Generator | 3,125 | 3,125 | |
| Zakat | 5,510 | 5,510 | |
| Medical Aid Yemen | 4,868 | 4,868 | |
| Middle East Projects | 350 | 350 | |
| Qurbani | 1,099 | 1,099 | |
| Ramadan | 2,796 | 2,796 | |
| School in Ghana | 2,423 | 2,423 | |
| School in Pakistan | 15,155 | 15,155 | |
| School in Syria | 65 | 65 | |
| School in Yemen | 100 | 100 | |
| Hall Hire | 1,175 | 1,175 | |
| Water For Life | 10,796 | 10,796 | |
| World Kitchen | 9,606 | 9,606 | |
| World Food | 410 | 410 | |
| Admin Costs | 15,440 | 15,440 | |
| Launch Good | 46,959 | 46,959 | |
| Arabic School | 3,110 | 3,110 | |
| Jumma Collection | 31,398 | 31,398 | |
| Masjid | 2,250 | 2,250 | |
| Quran Class | 12,707 | 12,707 | |
| Youth Club | 13,300 | 13,300 | |
| Donation | 57,998 | 57,998 | |
| Total | 190,316 | 57,998 | 248,314 |
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5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities by Fund Type
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| Arabic Education | 15,817 | 15,817 | |
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| Fitrana | 793 | 793 | |
| International Projects | 92,789 | 92,789 | |
| Ramadan Giving | 2,795 | 2,795 | |
| UK Projects | 13,300 | 13,300 | |
| Masjid | 2,250 | 2,250 | |
| Admin Costs | 15,740 | 15,740 | |
| Unrestricted Donations | 49,637 | 49,637 | |
| Total | 143,484 | 49,637 | 193,121 |
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Notes to the Accounts (continued)
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6. Staff Costs and Emoluments
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
| 2026 £ | |
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| Wages and salaries | 6,945 |
| Total | 6,945 |
The average headcount of employees during the period was nil. No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the period.
7. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses
Trustees are working on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration or reimbursement of expenses.
8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Period
| 2026 £ | |
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| Other creditors | 800 |
| Total | 800 |
9. Analysis of Charitable Funds — Restricted Funds
| At | 1 | April | 2025 £ | Income £ | Expenditure £ | At 31 March 2026 | |
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| General funds | 29,600 | 190,316 | 143,484 | 76,432 | |||
| Total | 29,600 | 190,316 | 143,484 | 76,432 |
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10. Analysis of Charitable Funds — Unrestricted Funds
| At | 1 | April | 2025 £ | Income £ | Expenditure £ | At 31 March 2026 | |
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| General funds | 22,683 | 57,998 | 49,637 | 31,044 | |||
| Total | 22,683 | 57,998 | 49,637 | 31,044 |
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