Finance Score: 2

Governance Score: -2

Support Score: 0

Poor Liquidity: -1
Fundraising costs low: +3

Only 3 Trustees: -2

No supporters identified

Overall GiG Score: 0

JIGSAW CHARITY

Jigsaw is an entirely volunteer run charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are only 3 trustees

Financial issues to consider:

Liquidity appears to have been slender at the latest year end

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit £k	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/12/22		£2,607	£2,360	£247	£45	£432	£170	0.9	0	20
31/12/21		£1,087	£902	£185	£27	£185	£82	1.1	0	45

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 1.7%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 1.9%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 2%
Liabilities/Income: 0%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 39%
Reserves/Spending: 0.9 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 2 months
Quick Ratio: 40

Asset Split ?

Balance Sheet History

Established: 4 years

www.jigsaw.charity

info@jigsaw.charity

0121 7519987

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Listed activities

Disability
General Charitable Purposes
Other Charitable Purposes
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

GiG Classification

International poverty relief

How it operates

Makes grants to individuals
Makes grants to organisations

Where it operates

Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Syria, Throughout England And Wales, Turkey,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Elderly/Old People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
People With Disabilities
The General Public/Mankind

Who supports them? ?

We have no records of donations from grant makers.

How is it governed?

Trustees (3)

Current Trustees appointed

IFTIAZ HUSSAIN Appointed: 2020

IMRAN MAJID Appointed: 2020

ISHFAQ AHMED (Chair) Appointed: 2020

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 18/11/2020, number: 1192402

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Conflicting interests
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

2 returns made; all on time

Main office

DALLAS HOUSE
BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B9 4TR

Objectives

(1) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY AND ALL NECESSARY SUPPORT TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT; (2) THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONGST VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KIND OF DISASTERS IN THE FORM OF MONEY OR OTHER MEANS DEEMED SUITABLE FOR PERSONS, BODIES, ORGANISATIONS AND / OR COUNTRIES AFFECTED, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID, HOUSING, COUNSELLING AND EDUCATION. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].

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