Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Month
Year
November 2023
Period end date
Day
Month
S¢ptem￿r 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)
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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 bel￿een 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 reSoUr￿S 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)
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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
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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.
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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 be￿een 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
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Rèport to tho trust￿81
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 con￿rn (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• n*amt
Ro$triGted
funds
Endowmènt
funds
Total funds
La•t y•ar
to r*ar••tÉ
toth• Nar•¥¢£ toth• n••ro•tf
A1 Recelpt•
Donalion5- Gener81
fj1,314
Sub tot•l(
ross income for
AR)
151.314
81,314
A2 A•••t •nd Inv••tm•nt ￿1￿.
18•• toblel.
Lo•n• Rec•lv•d
178,310
178.310
Sub tot•1
17(310
171.310
61.314
176,310
A3P•
m•nts
Property Purcha9•
eank Charoe5
Equipment exwnsed
hl and heal
R8P81ts arrtl maintsw
Sub8cnptiw¥
Sundry
T&￿0￿8 ￿ intemot
178,a10
1Th310
188
294
797
31.5S5
72
797
31.SS$
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 R18￿unts 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 ￿l￿n
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 bU1￿￿n
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