HELPING THE POOR
Our prime objective is to support certain sections of the community in India who are less fortunate with some aid which hopefully gives the family much needed relief. We target those who meet our set criteria in order to receive aid from us in that they must be either: elderly, widowed, orphaned, disabled or sick, isolated or suffering from acute poverty.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) TO RELIEVE PROPERTY, RESPONDING TO HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES AND TO SUPPORT DISADVANTAGED GROUPS IN FIGHTING POVERTY PARTICULARLY IN THE SOUTH ASIAN CONTINENT AND OTHER POORER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.(2) TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF POOR PEOPLE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported total income of £364,767 and total expenditure of £371,966 for the year, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £7,199. The trustees' policy is to maintain no more than £20,000 in reserves, and the actual unrestricted cash balance at year-end was £30,676. The charity relies heavily on voluntary donations from family and friends and does not hold significant surplus funds for investment.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy on reserves is to keep no more than £20,000 for any unexpected cost or an emergency situation that may arise.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Mohammed Hanif Adam Mayetchair
- Halima Aswat
- Mahmood Ebrahim Patel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £365k | £372k |
| 31/12/2023 | £306k | £301k |
| 31/12/2022 | £314k | £313k |
| 31/12/2021 | £332k | £319k |
| 31/12/2020 | £181k | £184k |
Common questions
Is HELPING THE POOR financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported total income of £364,767 and total expenditure of £371,966 for the year, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £7,199. The trustees' policy is to maintain no more than £20,000 in reserves, and the actual unrestricted cash balance at year-end was £30,676. The charity relies heavily on voluntary donations from family and friends and does not hold significant surplus funds for investment. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.