Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 14/12/2023 To 01/04/2025
Charity name: AMEL (Advancing Mental Health Education and Leadership) Charity registration number: 1206203
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purpose of AMEL (Advancing Mental Health Education and Leadership) is to preserve and protect mental health for the public benefit. The charity focuses in particular, but not exclusively, on supporting young people within the Muslim community by equipping youth leaders with the skills, knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately to mental health concerns. This includes enabling youth leaders to act as a first point of contact for young people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties and ensuring that concerns are responded to appropriately and signposted to relevant support where necessary. |
| 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 |
During the reporting period, the charity undertook a range of activities designed to further its charitable purposes and deliver public benefit. The trustees completed a research report to identify existing mental health support available to young Muslims in the UK and to highlight gaps in provision. This work informed the charity’s strategic direction and ensured that subsequent interventions were evidence-based and responsive to identified needs. The charity also carried out a survey of youth groups, including parents responding on behalf of young people and young Muslims themselves. The findings identified mental health and wellbeing as one of the two highest priority areas for both groups, reinforcing the relevance and necessity of the charity’s work. Building on this evidence base, AMEL completed the development of a culturally |
| and religiously informed mental health toolkit for youth leaders. The toolkit is designed to support youth leaders in recognising mental health concerns, responding appropriately, engaging in effective communication, and signposting young people to further support. Delivery of the toolkit was planned during the reporting period and forms a key component of the charity’s current programme of work. These planned activities are intended to benefit young Muslims by strengthening early mental health support within community settings and improving access to appropriate guidance and signposting to further support. |
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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 due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in carrying out the charity’s activities. The trustees consider that the charity’s work provides public benefit by improving awareness, understanding and early support for mental health and wellbeing among young people, especially within the Muslim community, and by supporting those who work directly with them to respond effectively and appropriately. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | During the reporting period, the trustees made significant progress in establishing a strong foundation for the charity’s future delivery and impact. A key achievement was the completion of a research report examining the current landscape of mental health support available to young Muslims in the UK and identifying gaps in provision. This work has improved understanding of the challenges faced by young Muslims and those supporting them, and has enabled the charity to define a clear, evidence-based focus for its activities. The charity also carried out a survey of youth groups, including both young Muslims and parents responding on behalf of young people. The findings identified mental health and wellbeing as one of the two highest priority concerns for both groups. This provided further validation of the charity’s charitable focus and helped ensure that planned activities are aligned with the needs and priorities of beneficiaries. Building on this evidence, the trustees completed the development of a culturally and religiously informed mental health toolkit for youth leaders. While delivery of the toolkit had not commenced by the end of the reporting period, its completion represents an important milestone in enabling future support for young Muslims through early intervention, appropriate responses, and effective signposting within community settings. Together, these achievements have strengthened the charity’s readiness to deliver meaningful benefit to young Muslims and to contribute more widely to improved awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing within faith-based youth settings. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the reporting period, the charity had not yet received income and had not incurred material expenditure. The charity therefore held no cash balances and had no restricted or unrestricted funds at the reporting date. The trustees consider the charity to be in a stable position as an early- stage organisation focused on establishing its programmes and seeking funding to support delivery in future periods. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees have considered the charity’s need for reserves in light of its current stage of development. As the charity had not yet commenced funded delivery during the reporting period, the trustees have not established a formal reserves policy at this stage. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of the reporting period, the charity held nil reserves. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity is in its initial development phase and has not yet generated income. As such, it has not been necessary or possible to hold reserves during the reporting period. The trustees intend to review and establish an appropriate reserves policy once the charity begins to receive funding and incurs ongoing operational expenditure. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The charity did not hold any funds that were materially in deficit at the end of the reporting period. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees have considered the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. While the charity had not yet received income during the reporting period, it has no outstanding liabilities and operates with minimal ongoing costs. The trustees are actively engaging with potential funders and partners to secure funding to support future activities and delivery. On this basis, the trustees are satisfied that the charity is able to continue operating as a going concern for the foreseeable future and that there are no material uncertainties that would cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue. |
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The charity’s principal Para 1.47 sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is governed by a constitution adopted on 14/12/2023, which establishes AMEL (Advancing Mental Health Education and Leadership) as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | AMEL is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The charity operates under the “foundation” model, in which the charity’s members are also its trustees. |
| 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 | The charity is managed by its trustees, who are appointed in accordance with the provisions set out in the charity’s constitution. The constitution provides that there must be a minimum of three and a maximum of twelve trustees. The first trustees were appointed at the time of the charity’s formation. Subsequent trustees are appointed for fixed terms by resolution of the existing trustees at a properly convened meeting. In selecting new trustees, the trustees have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience required for the effective administration of the charity. The constitution provides for the appointment of a Chair by resolution of the trustees. No external individual or organisation is entitled to appoint trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | AMEL (Advancing Mental Health Education and Leadership) |
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| Other name the charity uses | AMEL |
| Registered charitynumber | 1206203 |
| Charity’s principal address | Hoxton Mix Ltd 86-90 Paul Street LONDON EC2A 4NE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Mohammed Abou Daya |
Chair | |||
| Dr Khaled Abid | Trustee | |||
| Halima Sadia Khan | Trustee | |||
| Mouadh Nemri | Trustee | |||
| Salaheddin Aboulgasem |
Trustee | |||
| Nora Nagi | Trustee | |||
| Saeed Nasser | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets The charity did not act as a custodian or holding trustee for held in this capacity any assets on behalf of other charities or organisations during the reporting period. Accordingly, the charity did not hold any assets in this capacity, and no arrangements for the safe custody or segregation of such assets were required.
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for 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) Mohammed Abou Daya Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 30/01/2026
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Charity name: AMEL (Advancing Mental Health Education and Leadership)
Charity registration number: 1206203
Reporting period: 14/12/2023 To 01/04/2025
Receipts and Payments Statement
| Receipts and Payments Statement | |
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| Receipts | £ |
| Donations and grants | 0 |
| Other income | 0 |
| Total receipts | 0 |
| Payments | |
| Charitable activities | 0 |
| Governance costs | 0 |
| Total payments | 0 |
| Net receipts / (payments) | 0 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
| Assets and liabilities | £ |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 0 |
| Other assets | 0 |
| Creditors | 0 |
| Net assets | 0 |
Trustee Approval
These accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf.
Name: Mohammed Abou Daya Role: Chair Signature: ________ Date: 29/01/2026