|Category|Total|
|---|---|
|Cash Income|£960.00|
|Bank Income|£932.44|
|Stripe Income|£43.00|
|total income,"£1,935.44"||
|Cash Expenditure|£100.00|
|Bank Expenditure|£45.00|
|Stripe Fees|£2.21|
|total expenditure|£147.21|



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## **ISFA UK TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** 

## **For the period 20 March 2025 – 31 December 2025** 

**Registered Charity Number:** 1212605 

**Address:** Unit 4 200 WATERLOO ROAD MANCHESTER M8 8AE 

## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** 

**Charity Name:** INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY AND FRATERNITY ASSOCIATION (ISFA UK) 

**Registered Charity Number:** 1212605 

**Principal Address:** Unit 4 200 WATERLOO ROAD MANCHESTER M8 8AE 

## **Trustees during the period:** 

- SULEYMAN TEK, Chair 

- TAHSIN TECELLI OPOZ, Treasurer 

- SALIH FARUK CIBIZ, Secretary 

Governing document: The charity is governed by a **CIO Constitution** adopted on registration. 

## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** 

The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on **20 March 2025** as a **Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)** . 

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document. The board met informally during the setup phase and will now meet on a **quarterly basis** to ensure effective governance. 

Policies established during this period include: 

- Grant-Making Policy 

- Policy 

- Conflict oSafeguarding f Interest Policy 

The charity has no paid staff and is run by volunteers and trustees. 

## **3. Objectives and Activities** 

The charity’s objects are: 

1. The prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world, 

2. The relief and assistance of persons in any part of the world, 

3. To advance the education of children and young people for the public benefit, 

4.To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) for the public benefit as the trustees see fit, 

During this initial period, the charity focused on: 



- Establishing governance and administrative systems 

- Opening a bank account 

- Developing fundraising processes 

- Planning future projects 

No major projects were delivered due to the early stage of development. 

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have regard to the **Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance** . 

## **4. Achievements and Performance** 

Although activity was limited, the charity made important progress: 

## **4.1. Performance** 

The charity began receiving donations, with the first cash donation recorded on 17 May. The bank account was opened in December, allowing the charity to receive bank transfers alongside a small number of online Stripe payments. All donations received during the year were unrestricted and consisted of modest amounts appropriate for a newly established organisation. 

## **4.2 Governance Development** 

- Trustees established core policies. 

- Financial systems were put in place. 

- A plan for quarterly trustee meetings was agreed. 

This foundational work prepares the charity for more active delivery in 2026. 

## **5. Financial Review** 

## **5.1 Income** 

Total income for the period was **£1,935.44** , consisting mainly of small voluntary donations. 

## **5.2 Expenditure** 

Total expenditure was **£147.21** , primarily for: 

- Administrative costs 

- Bank charges 

- Initial setup expenses 

## **5.3 Reserves** 

The charity held a closing bank balance of **£887.44** at year end. No restricted funds were held. 

Given the early stage of development, reserves remain modest. Trustees aim to build a small unrestricted reserve during 2026. 

## **5.4 Independent Examination** 

As income was below £25,000, an **independent examination** was **not required** . 



## **6. Plans for the Future** 

The trustees intend to expand activity in the next financial year, including: 

- Developing and launching the first local or international support project 

- Exploring international charitable partnerships 

- Strengthening fundraising, including **Gift Aid registration** 

- Recruiting employees and volunteers 

- Improving monitoring and reporting systems 

- Delivering Ramadan and Qurbani activities with clearer structure and documentation 

The charity aims to increase impact while maintaining strong governance and financial controls. 

## **7. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** 

The trustees are responsible for: 

- Keeping proper accounting records 

- Preparing **Receipts & Payments accounts** 

- Ensuring the charity complies with charity law 

- Safeguarding the charity’s assets 

The trustees confirm that they have complied with these duties. 

## **8. Approval of the Report** 

This report was approved by the trustees on **26/06/2026** . 

**Signed:** SULEYMAN TEK Chair of Trustees **Date:** 26/06/2026