Charity registration number: 1212652
HIDDEN HUMANITY UK TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 24 MARCH 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026
Hidden Humanity UK Contents
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| Trustees' Report | 1—4 |
| Accountant's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8—10 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
Hidden Humanity UK
Trustees' Report For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2026.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
The charitable objects of Hidden Humanity UK include the relief of poverty, hardship, and distress caused by natural or man-made disasters; the provision of emergency relief including food, shelter, and basic household necessities; and the long-term development of communities affected by vulnerability and disaster.
Hidden Humanity UK is a United Kingdom-registered charity whose purpose is to provide emergency humanitarian assistance, relief, and development support to vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries. The charity operates through a network of trusted implementing partners and is committed to the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and value for money in the deployment of donor funds.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and reviewing the charity’s activities. The Emergency Bedding Distribution project provided direct, measurable public benefit to 100 of the most vulnerable flood-affected families in Swat District, Pakistan — totalling 1,099 individuals — at a time of acute humanitarian need compounded by a severe cold wave.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
The project funded during this financial period was the Emergency Winter Relief for Flood-Affected Families in Swat, Pakistan. It arose in direct response to the devastating floods of 15 August 2025 in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Widespread structural damage to homes and the onset of a severe cold wave created life-threatening conditions for displaced and flood-impacted families who lacked adequate bedding and shelter.
The charity identified a local partner, Islampur Cottage Industries Association to manage the project.. A grant of £5,000 was approved by the board of trustees to provide immediate winter relief. This ensured the funds delivered the greatest possible humanitarian impact during a period of extreme vulnerability.
Within a strict 30-day operational timeline (10 November – 8 December 2025), the project achieved the following outputs:
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100 winterised bedding kits distributed to verified beneficiary households
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Each kit comprised: 2 high-density foam mattresses (with 10-year guarantee), 2 heavy winter quilts (upgraded from standard blankets based on community feedback), and 2 standard pillows with covers
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1,099 individuals directly reached across 100 households
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126 households assessed; 100 selected through a transparent, score-based process
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6 households excluded through rigorous application of exclusion criteria
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A waiting list of 20 households maintained for contingency
Financial Review
Financial Position
The total income for the period amounted to £24,210, where as total resources expended were £5,663 leaving a surplus for the period of £18,547. The total funds of the charity as at 31 March 2026 amounted to £18,547.
Reserves Policy
The trustees consider that the reserves held are sufficient to continue the charities activity in future years. The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and have also examined other operational risks faced by the charity. The trustees confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
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Hidden Humanity UK Trustees' Report (continued) For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
Going Concern
The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity is governed by its Constitution and operates in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. The Board of Trustees holds collective responsibility for the strategic direction, financial stewardship, and legal compliance of the charity.
Trustee Selection Methods
The board of trustees has the power to appoint trustees at any time.
Induction and training of new trustees Following appointment, new trustees will be introduced to their new role and are requested to familiarise themselves with contents of the trusts constitution and to the policies and procedures adopted by the charity. They are also requested to read a number of publications from the Charity Commission to ensure that they are aware of the scope of their responsibilities under the Charities Act. The new trustees will work with existing trustee assisting on particular activities and projects run by the charity. Once confident they will then be given the task of leading a activity or project as necessary.
Organisational Structure
Organisational Structure
Hidden Humanity UK operates as a grant-making charity. It does not directly implement projects but provides funding and strategic oversight to vetted local partner organisations who possess the ground-level knowledge, community trust, and operational capacity to deliver aid effectively and accountably.
Partner Selection and Due Diligence
Before any grant is committed, the Trustees require partner organisations to demonstrate: registration with relevant local authorities; a track record of humanitarian or development delivery; financial management capacity; and a commitment to transparent beneficiary selection. For the project completed durign this financial period, the Islampur Cottage Industries Association (ICIA) satisfied all due diligence requirements prior to the release of funds.
Risk Management
The Trustees actively identify and manage risks to the charity’s operations, reputation, and beneficiaries. Key risk controls for this project included: a formal beneficiary scoring matrix to prevent elite capture and “double dipping”; a constituted Procurement Committee at partner level; competitive tendering; physical quality inspection of goods prior to distribution; and a token-based distribution system to ensure verifiability. The Trustees are satisfied that these controls were adequate and were properly applied.
Decision making The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The trustees meet regularly to review progress of the charity and take any decisions in relation to the activities provided by the charity. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to those risk. Appropriate controls are in place to mitigate financial risks and overseen by trustees.
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr Ahmed Naeem Azam - Chair (appointed 24/03/2025) Mr Nasim Vora (appointed 24/03/2025) Mr Livan Cappiello (appointed 24/03/2025)
Charity Number
1212652
Principal Address
20 Pembroke Road
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Hidden Humanity UK Trustees' Report (continued) For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
Ilford Essex IG3 8PH
Accountants
JA Associates Services Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 1-4 The Parade Monarch Way Ilford Essex IG2 7HT
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Hidden Humanity UK Trustees' Report (continued) For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Ahmed Naeem Azam Trustee 07/09/2026
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Hidden Humanity UK Accountant's Report For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
Accountant's report to the board of trustees on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts of Hidden Humanity UK for the period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026.
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Charities Act 2011, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Hidden Humanity UK for the period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account), Statement of Financial Position and the related notes from the charity’s accounting records and from information and explanations which you have provided us with.
This report is made solely to the board of trustees of the charity, as a body, in accordance with our letter of engagement dated 20 July 2026. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Hidden Humanity UK, and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of trustees of the charity, as a body, in this report. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Hidden Humanity UK and its board of trustees, as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Hidden Humanity UK has kept sufficient accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and surplus or deficit of the charity. You consider that Hidden Humanity UK is exempt from the requirement to have a statutory audit or an independent examination for the period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
07/09/2026
JA Associates Services Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 1-4 The Parade Monarch Way Ilford Essex IG2 7HT
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Hidden Humanity UK Statement of Financial Activities For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities: 4 Project Activities NET INCOME NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 11 |
31 March 2026 Unrestricted funds £ 24,210 |
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| (610) (5,053) |
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| (5,663) | |
| 18,547 | |
| 18,547 - |
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| 18,547 |
The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Hidden Humanity UK Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2026
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 8 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 11 On behalf of the board Mr Ahmed Naeem Azam Trustee 07/09/2026 |
31 March 2026 Unrestricted funds £ 28,599 |
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| 28,599 (10,052) |
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| 18,547 | |
| 18,547 | |
| 18,547 | |
| 18,547 | |
| 18,547 | |
The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Hidden Humanity UK Notes to the Financial Statements For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
1. General Information
Hidden Humanity UK is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1212652. The principal address is 20 Pembroke Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8PH.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Incoming Resources
Unrestricted income is available for expenditure approved by the Board. Restricted income is available for expenditure in accordance with the purpose specified by the donor. Income is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities when entitlement can be demonstrated, receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured using either the performance model or the accrual model.
2.3. Resources Expended
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, itis probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
| . Income from Donations and Legacies |
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| 31 March | |
| 2026 | |
| Unrestricted | |
| funds | |
| £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 24,210 |
4. Analysis of Expenditure
| Raising funds Project Activities |
Activities undertaken directly £ 109 - |
Grant funding of activities (see note 5) £ - 5,000 |
Support costs (see note 6) £ 501 53 |
31 March 2026 Total £ 610 5,053 |
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| 109 | 5,000 | 554 | 5,663 |
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Hidden Humanity UK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
| 5. Grants Payable Project Activities 6. Support Costs General administration 7. Average Number of Employees Average number of employees during the period was: NIL 8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Other loans Accruals and deferred income 9. Loans An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: Amounts falling due within one year or on demand: Other loans 10. Deferred Income Deferred income movements in the period were as follows: Balance at the start of the period Income deferred in the current period Balance at the end of the period |
Raising funds £ 501 |
Project Activities £ 53 |
31 March 2026 Grants to Institutions £ 5,000 |
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| 31 March 2026 Total £ 554 |
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| 31 March 2026 £ 5,344 4,708 |
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| 10,052 | |||
| 31 March 2026 £ 5,344 |
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| 31 March 2026 £ - 4,208 |
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| 4,208 |
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Hidden Humanity UK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
11. Movement in Funds
| 1. Movement in Funds |
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| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds |
As at 24 March 2025 £ - |
Income £ 24,210 |
Expenditure £ (5,663) |
As at 31 March 2026 £ 18,547 |
| - | 24,210 | (5,663) | 18,547 |
12. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
13. Related Party Disclosures
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31st March 2026.
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Hidden Humanity UK Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the Period 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations and gifts EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Bank charges Independent examiner's fees Sundry expenses Charitable Activities: Project Activities Grants to institutions Bank charges NET INCOME |
31 March 2026 Total funds £ 24,210 |
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| 24,210 | |
| 24,210 (109) (500) (1) |
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| (610) (5,000) (53) |
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| (5,053) | |
| (5,663) | |
| 18,547 |
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