QALB CONNECTION
Qalb Connection is a small charity based in Surrey. Qalb Connection was formed by expatriates of Pakistan who took it on themselves to deliver charity directly to Pakistan. The founding members personally travel to Pakistan to ensure the charity is delivered to those in need.
Objects
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FOOD PACKAGES, WATER AID, EDUCATION RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESTORATION TO PEOPLE IN NEED BY REASONS OF POVERTY, WAR, AND NATURAL DISASTERS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had closing unrestricted funds of £17,751, a decrease from the opening balance of £21,190, resulting in an excess of expenditure over income for the year. The trustees confirmed that no fundraising costs were borne by the charity, as all funds were raised by volunteers. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“All funds are raised by volunteers and no costs for fundraising are borne by the charity.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- 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
Trustees
- Mohammad Shabir Aslamchair
- Mohammed Ramzan Younis
- Zaheer Abbas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £64k | £67k |
| 31/01/2024 | £43k | £41k |
| 31/01/2023 | £55k | £70k |
| 31/12/2021 | £74k | £40k |
Common questions
Is QALB CONNECTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had closing unrestricted funds of £17,751, a decrease from the opening balance of £21,190, resulting in an excess of expenditure over income for the year. The trustees confirmed that no fundraising costs were borne by the charity, as all funds were raised by volunteers. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention regarding the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.