HAQOOQ ASPIRE FOR MORE

Registered charity 1161176 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HA4M

We empower individuals with a diverse range of disabilities, neurodivergence, health challenges and those struggling with multiple deprivation to reach their full potential through creative expression; arts, dance, theatre and performances to support social inclusion and increase opportunities for self development and contribute meaningfully to society where their lived experience is valued.

Objects

TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN LEEDS (IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE MEMBERS FROM THE BME COMMUNITY) AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES IN PARTICULAR BY:(A) RELIEVING THOSE IN NEED (IN PARTICULAR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE SICK AND THOSE THAT CARE FOR THEM),(B) RELIEVING POVERTY,(C) PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH,(D) PROMOTING HEALTHY RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATIONS IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE,(E) WORKING WITH SOCIALLY EXCLUDED PEOPLE SO THEY CAN PLAY A FULLER PART IN THEIR COMMUNITIES SO THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY IMPROVE,(F) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND TRAINING,(G) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT,(H) PROMOTING EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY,(I) PROMOTING RELIGIOUS AND RACIAL HARMONY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND(J) DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN LEEDS IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MEET, THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · Disability · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £28,581 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total funds increasing to £120,446. The trustees confirm that free reserves were £9,920, which is below the stated policy target of three months' running costs plus 10%. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Complaints handling
• Complaints policy and procedures
• Conflicting interests
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Internal risk management policy and procedures
• Paying staff
• Risk management
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
• Social media policy and procedures
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures
• Volunteer management

Corporate structure

• Registered company of the charity Companies House 08638650

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• HLF — “Our previous HLF-funded projects with individuals with learning disabilities have featured culturally rich experiences such as Ghazals, Rang…” (source page)

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

• BATUL, Gloria Mboranam — director, appointed 09/06/2026on trustee list
• ALLAHDAD, Azhar — director, appointed 01/04/2026on trustee list
• AKHTAR, Shaheen — director, appointed 05/08/2013on trustee list
• JAMIL, Mohammed — director, appointed 05/08/2013on trustee list

Official officers record.

Register events

• Received assets from another charity (19/04/2016) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

• MOHAMMED JAMILchair
• Azhar Allahdad
• Gloria Batul
• SHAHEEN AKHTAR

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bradford City · City Of Wakefield · Kirklees · Leeds City

Income and spending

Common questions

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).