## **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** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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.| |---|---|---| |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.| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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.| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||| |---|---|---| |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives|Para 1.41|| |set||| |---|---|---| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| ## Financial Review |Financial Review||| |---|---|---| |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.| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |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.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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)| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|AMEL| |Registered charitynumber|1206203| |Charity’s principal address|Hoxton Mix Ltd
86-90 Paul Street
LONDON
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||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**|| |---|---| |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