Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
1. Charity Details
Charity Name: Overseas Afghans Foundation Registered Charity Number: 1208559
Address: 59 Barn Hill, Wembley, HA9 9LL
Structure: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustees during the year:
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Salma Majeed – Trustee & Founder
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Mohd Muneer Majeed – Trustee
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Suraya Majeed – Trustee
2. Objectives and Activities
Charitable objectives:
Our charity’s purpose is to support vulnerable and disadvantaged Afghan communities in the UK and overseas by providing aid, food, and welfare support.
Main activities in the year:
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Fundraising through crowdfunding campaigns and community fundraising events.
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Distribution of food packages to families in need in both London and Kabul during Ramadan and Eid.
These activities directly further our charitable purpose of providing relief of poverty.
3. Achievements and Performance
During the financial year we:
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Raised a total of £2,500 (£1,600 via crowdfunding, £900 via Ramadan bake sale and Eid henna fundraising).
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Spent £100 on items for fundraising activities.
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Supported 40 families with essential food packages during Ramadan, both in London and Kabul.
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Strengthened community spirit through engaging fundraising events (bake sale and henna activity).
The trustees are proud of the impact achieved in the charity’s first year of operation, despite limited resources.
Overseas Afghans Foundation (OAF) Charity NO# 1208559
4. Financial Review
Total income: £2,500
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Donations (crowdfunding): £1,600
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Fundraising (bake sale & henna): £900
Total expenditure: £2,200
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Charitable activities (food packages for families): £2,100
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Fundraising costs (bake sale & henna supplies): £100
Reserves: £300 carried forward into the next financial year.
The charity remains financially sound, and funds are being used effectively to maximise support for beneficiaries.
5. Structure, Governance and Management
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The charity is a CIO governed by its constitution adopted on incorporation.
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Trustees are appointed in accordance with the rules of the CIO.
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The constitution allows for postal and electronic voting, with independent scrutineers if required.
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Day-to-day management is led by the trustees collectively.
6. Policies
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Risk management: The main risk is limited fundraising capacity. This is managed by focusing on community events and online crowdfunding.
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Reserves: The charity aims to hold a small reserve (minimum £250) to cover essential running costs.
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Safeguarding: Trustees are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities when engaging with the community.
Overseas Afghans Foundation (OAF) Charity NO# 1208559
7. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations. They confirm that:
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Proper accounting records have been kept.
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The accounts give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities.
8. Accounts (Receipts and Payments)
Receipts (Income) - Donations (crowdfunding): £1,600 - Fundraising (bake sale & henna): £900 Total income: £2,500
Payments (Expenditure)
- Charitable activities (food packages): £2,100 - Fundraising supplies: £100 Total expenditure: £2,200
Net movement in funds: +£300 Funds carried forward: £300
9. Approval
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Name: Salma Majeed Position: Trustee & Founder Date: 18/ Sep / 2025
SIGNSIGN
Digitally signed by Salma Majeed Salma Majeed Date: 2025.09.18 20:50:34 +01'00'
Overseas Afghans Foundation (OAF) Charity NO# 1208559