Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Month Year November 2023 Period end date Day Month S¢ptemr 2024 Yaar From 28 Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name High Street Community Trust Other names charity18 known by Reglstered charlty number (If anyl 1205929 Charlty's prfnclpal address 117 High Street Heckmondwike West Yorkshire Postcode WF18 OAL Names of th• charlty trustses who manage the charlty Name of p•r8on lor bodyl ontitled to appolnt trust Ilf Tru•ta• Mm• Offi¢• Ilf any) D•tg8 •¢t If not for whol• year Aitsham Cheema Mohammed Saeed Makda Chair Secretary Naveed Cheema Amar Islam Trustee Nam08 and addre8808 ol advl8or8 (Optlonal Informatlon of adviser Name Addre88 Mr Ebrahim Adam Adams Accountancy, 66 Savile Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9PJ Accountant Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charlty's trusts ConstitLrtion adopted on 1 December 2023 Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Foundation CIO Trustee selection methods First Charity Trustees appointed on 1st December 2023 Additlonal governance issues (Optional infomiation) TAR March 2012
You may choose to include additional infomiation, where relevant, about.. The First Trustees have been provided with a copy of the Charity Commission Essenlial Trustees (CC3) and a copy of the Trust's constitution. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charty's organisational struGture and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties- trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities 1. To provide voluntary community help to memters of Ihe Heckmondwike community especially the elderly and vulnerable., 2. To promote community cohesion beleen people of different farths and members of the local Islamic community,. and 3. To support and volunteer for Community projects and initiatives that are already running within the area and to work alongside other groups in promoting community cohesion. Summary of tho oblo¢ts of the charlty s9t out In Its governlng document TAR March 2012
During its first year of operation, High Street Communty Trust focused on securing, restoring, and bringing into use the building at 117 High Street, Heckmondwike, which was purchased in a poor state of repair. Due to its ¢ondition, the property was not immediately suitable for use and required significant investment of time and reSoUrS before it could serve the local community. Buildlng Restoratlon and Refurbl8hment (Flrst 6 Months Tné flrsi six montns were spent priman'iy on repairing and réfurbighina the building lo make it safe, funclional, and frt for purpose. Extensive works were Garried out, including.. A fvll re-wiring of the building Complete plumbing works Installation of bathroom facilities Installation of heating systems Plastering and decorating throughoul the building Laying carpets and completing internal finishing works These essential improvements transfomed the building from a state of disrepair inlo a welcoming and usable space for the local community. E$tsbll8hlng Regular Use and Wor8hlp Summary of the maln actlvltles undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects Ilnclude wlthln thls sectlon the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charlty Commi98ion on public bonefitl Once the refurbishment work was completed, the building was opened for its intended use. Having a suitable building was key to carrying out the activities for the benefit of the public including but r)ot limited to Ihe Trust successfully establishing the five daily prayers, providing a consi$tent place of worship for the local community and ensuring the building became an active and regularly used fa¢ilty. Community Engagement and Outreach In addition to regular worship, the Trust hosted community open days, inviting local residents to visit the building. These events provided opportunitiès to: Introduce the Trust to the wider community Explain the purpose of the organisation Share plans and aspirations for future activities and development These community open days helped to build understanding, trust, and positive relationships with local residents. Outcome of the Flrst Yoar By the end of its first year. High Street Community Trust had.. Restored a neglected building and broughl it back into active use Created a safe, wam, and welcoming environment for worship and community engagement Established regular daily prayers for the local Community Begun meaningfvl engagement with local residents Put a volunteer management structure in place to support future growrth The first year laid strong foundations for the Trust's mntinued develo ment and lon -terni contribution to the local Gommunrt Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional inforniation) TAR Marth 2012
The Trustees are all volunteers who not only attend meetings but have also been involved in fundraising for the purchase of the building and the resultant works. Governance and Volunteer Management During the first year. a management team of local volunteers was established. This team was formed to support the ongoing running of the building and to help plan and manage future tasks, activities, and events, ensunng ine Trusi is community-ied and Sustainably managed. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment; conlribulion made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR Marth 2012
Section D Achievements and performance As stated under Section C, the focus of the Trust in its first year has been to establish a suitable building within the Heckmondwike area. Summary of the main achievemonts of the charlty during tho year To meet this aim. the Trust has secured, restored. and brought into use the building at 117 High Street, Heckmondwike. Following the purchase and restoration, the Trust has successfulty gslablishad Ihé five daily prayers, providin9 a eonsist9nt place of worship for the local wmmunity and ensuring the building became an aGtlve and regularly used facility. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review The charty's policy on reserves will be to keep no more than £10,000 for any unexpected cost or an emergency srtuation that may arise. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Otherwise, all funds raised wbthin the financial year should be utilised during the course of each year. Details of any funds matorlally In deficlt None Further financial revtew detalls (Optlonal Infomiation) During the first year, funds for the purchase and renovation of the building have been raised via the following sources: You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charily., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Donations from the wider public Interest Free Loans lQarzrye-Hasanahl from the public Note.. All lenders are required to specify the temi of the loan (usually beeen 1 to 5 years}. Loans will be repaid from further donations from the public and in som8 instances, further intèrest free loans from other members of the public Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the ¢harlty's trustees Signature(s) rtl.O Full namèls) Position leg Secretaryi Chair, etc Aitsham Cheema Mohammed Saeed Makda Chair Secretary Datè 1410312026 TAR Marth 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Rèport to tho trust81 mgmber¥ of Chlrity Narne High street Communily Trust On accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024 Charity no (If any) 1205929 Set out on pages 1 to2 I report to the Irustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {'the Trust") for the year ended 3010912024. Ro8pon8lbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of th8 2011 Acl and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commis8ion under section 145151(bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wilh the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material resped.. accounting records were not kept in acKordance with section 130 of the Act or th8 accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no con¢ems and have come across no other matters in connection with Ihe examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Indepond•nt examiner'8 Statement Signed: Date: 1410312026 Name: Ebrahim Adam Relevant professlonal qualification{s} or body (if anyl: BA Hons Accountancy Address: Adams A¢¢ountancy 66 Savile Road. Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshi, WF12 9PJ Section B Disclosure Only complete ifthe examiner needs to highlight matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wlshgs to dlsclose. IER October 2018
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES High Str•et Community Trust 1205929 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthè p8rlod trorn Perioa Start dalé 2811112023 To Pèriod and dalg 3010912024 Section A Receipts and payments Unr$$tri¢tod fund8 t•th• namt Ro$triGted funds Endowmènt funds Total funds La•t y•ar to rar••tÉ toth• Nar•¥¢£ toth• n••ro•tf A1 Recelpt• Donalion5- Gener81 fj1,314 Sub tot•l( ross income for AR) 151.314 81,314 A2 A•••t •nd Inv••tm•nt 1. 18•• toblel. Lo•n• Rec•lv•d 178,310 178.310 Sub tot•1 17(310 171.310 61.314 176,310 A3P• m•nts Property Purcha9• eank Charoe5 Equipment exwnsed hl and heal R8P81ts arrtl maintsw Sub8cnptiw¥ Sundry T&08 intemot 178,a10 1Th310 188 294 797 31.5S5 72 797 31.SS$ 72 163 183 Sub total 33,089 178,310 209,399 A4 A••et and In¥tment urchases, •eè tabl• Loans R• Id 18.3fO 18,310 Sub total 16,310 18,310 Total yyments 33,089 192,620 220,709 Net ¢Wr•¢elpts/(payments) AS Tran8fer¥ betw••n funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 18.22S 16.310 16.310 16.310 1.915 1,915 1,916 CCXX R18unts ISSI 2410412026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted fund8 Restrlcted funds Endowment funds lo ne•wt £ Categorles Detsils to n•arMt £ to n•ar•st£ B1 Cash funds CurrEnl acwunt 1,915 Total cash funds 1,91S Unr•8triet•d fund$ to n•ar••t e R¢8tricted fund8 Endowmènt fund$ Details Furtd to whlch 8•••t ln Detallg Colt l0oioMII ¢urr•nt¥•lu• OMI Fufid t•whlctt Co•tlooioMII 84 A•••ts r•t•lned for th• ch•rfty'• own u•• Land and bU1n 176,310 Fund to thl¢h r•l•te• Afflountdu• dug o tlon81 86 Llabllltlo• Pnvai8 loani trh* Restncte 160,¢XX) Signed by one or &¥0 trust•os on bohalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of oval Artsham Che8ma 14103r2026 Mohammed Saeeo Makd8 1410J2026 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 241Q412026