Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2024 To 31 March 2025
Charity name: Sindh Doctor’s Association (UK)
Charity registration number: 327015
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To further the education of medical students from the Sindh Province of Pakistan. For the relief of human sufferings and illnesses in the Sindh Province of Pakistan. To encourage and promote primary education in rural areas by offering financial assistance and any other possible help. |
| 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 |
Support the ongoing projects of schools, hospital projects and support services for wheel-chair users. Ongoing support for the SOUL project. To support the ambulance service and the 20 newly adopted schools in taluka Sindhriand Khipro. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, the Trustees have been upraised with the Charity Commission guidance. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
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| 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 | The main achievements of the Charity in the year 2024: 1. Provided continued support for the ongoing projects of hospitals, schools and SOUL projects. 2. Started ambulance service between Tharparkar and bigger hospital centres, e.g. Hyderabad, Karachi, etc. 3. Adopted 20 (closed) primary schools in Taluka Khipro and Sindhri in Mirpurkhas. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Charity objectives revolve around improving the health and education infrastructure. This year’s achievements cover these two objectives. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Funds were raised from the membership, friends and well wishers. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Invested approximately £7000 in establishing the Ambulance service with three vehicles. Invested a further £5000 for opening (making functional) some 20 primary schools in Taluka Sindhri and Khipro, **Mirpurkhas. ** |
| Other |
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 remains in a stable financial position. Total income and expenditure have been monitored closely throughout the year, with resources directed in line with our charitable objectives. The charity has maintained sufficient unrestricted reserves, in accordance with our reserves policy, to ensure we are prepared to respond to emergencies and continue delivering core services. We continue to manage our finances prudently, ensuring sustainability while maintaining our capacity to support **beneficiaries effectively. ** |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds reserves solely from unrestricted donations. These funds are deliberately maintained to ensure the charity can respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen emergencies, such as natural disasters including earthquakes, floods, and other crisis situations. Maintaining this reserve enables us to provide timely humanitarian assistance when it is most urgently needed, ensuring our operational readiness in times of **exceptional need. ** |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As at the end of the financial year, the charity held £109,435 in unrestricted reserves. These reserves are maintained in line with our reserves policy, which aims to ensure the charity can respond promptly to emergency situations such as natural disasters. The current reserve level is considered sufficient to meet this objective and to provide financial stability. The trustees regularly review the reserve levels to ensure they remain appropriate to the charity’s risk profile **and operational needs. ** |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The charity had no funds materially in deficit at the end of the financial year. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees have assessed the charity’s financial position and consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements have therefore been **prepared on a going concernbasis. ** |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association |
| 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 | Trustees are appointed by selection by the Executive Committee |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and 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 | Sindh Doctor’s Association (UK) |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | SDAUK |
| Registered charity number | 327015 |
| Charity’s principal address | 16 Beechwood Park London E18 2EQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
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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| Dr. Khalid R Laghari |
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| Dr. Kamar Khan Afghan |
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| Dr. Shahabuddin Kalhoro |
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| Dr. Anwar Hussain Baloch |
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| Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Shaikh |
Treasurer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
|---|---|---|
| **N/A ** | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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
N/A
Other optional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report al>ove. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustses Signature(s) Full name(s) Posltlon (eg Secrèiary. Chali, etc) Date 96_07_24>f
SINDH DOCTORS ASSOCIATION (UK) 327015 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/04/2024 To 31/03/2025 from ~~ee ee ee~~
~~a~~ Section A Receipts and payments
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment|
|Total funds|Last year|
|funds|funds|funds|
|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|
|A1 Receipts|
|Membership fee and annual subcription|881|-|-|881|506|
|Voluntary Receipts from Donors|162,792|35,168|-|197,960|175,558|
|HMRC Charities|7,341|-|-|7,341|13,877|
|Interest on reserve funds|141|-|-|141|233|
|Sub total|(Gross income for|
|171,155|35,168|-|206,323|190,173|
|AR)|
|A2 Asset and investment sales,|
|(see table).|
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|Sub total|-|-|-|-|-|
|IeS|SS|
|Total receipts|171,155|35,168|-|206,323|190,173|
|A3 Payments|
|Education and Health Care|-|-|-|-|152,090|
|Health|37,402|35,168|72,570|
|Education|23,155|-|23,155|
|Social Welfare|27,800|-|27,800|
|Natural Disaster|-|-|-|-|4,800|
|Management Cost|-|-|-|-|14,317|
|Other Charities|35,685|-|-|35,685|-|
|Social and Fundraising Events|14,050|14,050|
|Accountancy|1,000|-|1,000|
|Other Adminstrative Cost|278|-|278|
|Finance Cost|379|-|-|379|180|
|Sub total|139,749|35,168|-|174,917|171,387|
|A4 Asset and investment|
|purchases,|(see table)|
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|Sub total|-|-|-|-|-|
|I|SS|SS|
|Total payments|139,749|35,168|-|174,917|171,387|
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|Net of receipts/(payments)|31,406|- 0|-|31,406|18,786|
|A5 Transfers between funds|-|- -|-|-|
|A6 Cash funds last year end|78,029|- -|78,029|59,243|
|Cash funds this year end|109,435|- 0|- 109,435|78,029|
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Accounts 2024-25
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Details Signature Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Current Account 1 Current Account 2 Current Account 3 Reserve Account |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 21,670 - 54,925 - 20,330 - 12,510 - 109,435 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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Accounts 2024-25
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ | |||
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| members of | Sindh Doctors Association (UK) | ||
| On accounts for the year | 31 March 2025 | Charity no | 327015 |
| ended | (if any) | ||
| Set out on pages | in Accounts 2024-25 |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2025 .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent [The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 and I am qualified to
examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Institute of Financial Accountants.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Raza Laghari Date: 11/06/2025 Name: Ghulam Raza Laghari on behalf of Certax Accounting (Fitzrovia) Limited Relevant professional Institute of Financial Accountants (membership number 264760) qualification(s) or body
March 2025
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(if any):
Address:
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Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
None to report.
March 2025
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