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2022-03-31-accounts

Central Oxford Mosque Society Registered Charity No. 1029645

Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2022

Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 30 St ������ Oxford OX1 3LE

Central Oxford Mosque Society

Index to the Financial Statements

for the year ended 31st March 2022

Page
Annual Report 1 - 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 - 15
Summary Income and Expenditure Account 16

Central Oxford Mosque Society

Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2022

The Trustees are pleased to present their report and the financial statements of the Central Oxford ����������������������� for the year ended 31st March 2022.

The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ charity.

Legal and Administrative Information

Central Oxford Mosque Society is registered with the Charity Commissioners (No. 1029645)

The Charity is administered by a Board of Trustees. The Trustees who served during the year were as follows:-

Chair Mr F Choudhary Treasurer Mr N Shan Vice Chair Mr M Anwar Secretary Mr N Hussain Other Trustees Mr A Ahmed appointed on 20th July 2021 Mr M Nawaz Mr F Aziz Mr A Jan Mr S Rana Mr Z Hussain Mr N Mahmood resigned on 15th June 2021 Mr A Dogar Mr W Dogar Mr A Rehman Mr A Rana

The Charity provides introduction material and training as required by new Trustees.

Objectives, Organisation and Activities

The objectives of the charity are set out in the ��������� trust deed and are summarized as follows:

  1. The Society shall promote Islam by the teaching of the Quran and the Hadith as preached by our Holy Prophet Mohammed (peace be ����������������������������������������������� Islamic faith (hereinafter referred to as ���� ������� as defined by reference to the works of:

  2. i. Ghaous-e-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani

  3. ii. Sheikh Abdul Haque Muhaddis-e-Dehlvi iii. Daata Ali Hajveri

  4. iv. Shahe Naqsh Bund

  5. v. Khwaja Mueen-ud-Din Chishti Ajmeri

  6. vi. Imaam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi

  7. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (listed below but not exclusive) which must be celebrated regularly at the appropriate times within the Islamic calendar:

  8. i. Milaad-un-Nabi ii. Meraaj-un-Nabi iii. Shab-e-Qadar

  9. iv. Eisaal-e-Sawaab

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2022 (continued)

Object, Organisation and Activities (continued)

  1. To achieve the above objectives, the Society shall make sure the following provisions are available:

  2. i. Appropriate venues (e.g. Manzil Way Mosque, Bath Street Mosque and/or Community Centre) and their maintenance for various Islamic/faith duties and activities

  3. ii. Appropriate Imams/teachers for the teaching/education of the Muslim Community (and anyone else who is interested to learn) in the doctrines and practices of ���� ������

  4. iii. Appropriate materials, written or electronic, in various languages in the Mosque (or any other ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������

To achieve the above objectives and for no other reason, the Society may:

Activities and achievements

How our activities deliver public benefit

A wide range of activities are carried out in pursuance of its charitable aims. The trustees consider that these activities, summarised below, provide benefit both to those who worship at our Mosque and the wider community of Oxford.

Religious activities

Prayers : The Mosque is open for the five daily prayers all day and Fridays Jumma Prayer.

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2022

Activities and achievements (continued)

Other key activities of the centre include:

School visits: Central Oxford Mosque society regularly organises tours and lectures for local schools. We have schools from all over Oxfordshire tour and excellent feedback is always received from teachers and pupils on their experience. The Mosque is always open to requests for school visits.

Interfaith: Central Oxford Mosque Society takes part in inter-community activities and dialogue. We also participate in the annual multi faith walk across the city and provide refreshments for the participants. We also invite interfaith members, Councillors and other community Mosque members during the month of Ramadan for Iftar (breaking the fast) and for other special events.

Iftari: During the month of Ramadan we provide Iftari for between 100-500 people daily.

Food for needy: Central Oxford Mosque regularly donates food to the local Homeless shelter.

Funeral Services: Since the completion of our Mortuary we have been able to provide a more comprehensive service to include storage in our cold room, full Islamic Ghusal, Janazah Salah. The �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� grieve and pray for their deceased.

Nikkah: Central Oxford Mosque provides Muslim couples with an appropriate location for their Islamic marriage (Nikah) and strongly encourages all couples to register their marriages in accordance with English law to ensure legally.

Zakat: One of the fundamentals of Islam is that all who have suitable means should offer Zakat. Zakat does not need to be distributed through a Mosque but Central Oxford Mosque does offer the community the opportunity to contribute to a Zakat fund. All of the Zakat collected is treated as a restricted fund and distributed in a carefully controlled manner to registered charities. The Mosque makes no charge for the collection and distribution of Zakat and measures are taken to ensure there are no conflicts of interest.

Summary of Activities: In summary Central Oxford Mosque has become an active focal point for the community. In addition to being a place of worship and in pursuance of its charitable aims, it offers a broad range of activities, events and services to meet the needs of the diverse community.

Finances and Reserves Policy

The source of funding of the Mosque is by way of donation from the community. The donations collected are in the Mosque on Fridays and other days, by regular standing orders. The incoming resources from generated funds recovered was £186,574 (2021: £103,180) and from charitable activities £10,600 (2021: £6,390).

Total charitable income has increased to £197,183 (2021: £109,592). Total expenditure has increased to £258,547 (2021: £178,871). This has resulted in a deficit for the year of £61,364 (2021: deficit of £69,279). Expenditure includes £60,000 of an annual depreciation charge on the building, the deficit excluding depreciation is £1,364 (2021: a deficit of £9,279).

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2022

Reserves policy

The trustees have reviewed the reserve of the Charity. The reserve policy is that the Charity holds enough funds to cover the operating costs for at least 12 months, excluding collection and distribution of Zakat and other restricted funds.

Plans for future periods

Finances / Fundraising: Further fundraising events are planned to improve the mosque and its services.

Wudu Area refurbishment: Central Oxford Mosque are planning to refurbish the wudu facilities for both the brothers and sisters.

Expansion of the Madrassa: Central Oxford Mosque hope to continue in their expansion of these services by investing more in the madrassa to enable more children to benefit both in terms of their religious education as well as their general academic progress and core skills.

Library: Central Oxford Mosque hope to designate an area within the Mosque for a Islamic library.

Community Engagement: Efforts are underway and COM are encouraging wider community engagement and contribution from its congregation at a local level addressing local issues and needs. COM also are seeking to support social welfare initiatives working alongside other local charities, as well as supporting and delivering on community health as well as environmental initiatives. This remains a priority.

Youth - Sisters - Seniors: With more recreational as well as educational activities planned for all members of the congregation, increasing the participation and engagement of 'all' is fundamental to the success of COM.

Risk Management

The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the Charity faces or may face, and confirm that insurances and systems are in place to mitigate any such risks.

Covid-19 has introduced additional uncertainty into the ��������� operations. The Trustees have made efforts to mitigate the risks by following government guidelines with regards to the virus. The financial implications cannot be reliably estimated at this stage, though the Trustees feel the steps taken are appropriate and sufficient to mitigate any risk to going concern. A full risk management assessment is completed at least once a year.

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2022

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for ���������������������������������������������������������������������� accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

On Behalf of the Trustees

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24 February 2023

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Independent Examiner's Report for the year ended 31st March 2022

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2022 which are set out on pages 7 to 16.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ the 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 examiner's statement

Since the ��������� gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do 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 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 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.

Mr L J Baker FCA Wenn Townsend ������������ Oxford OX1 3LE

24 February 2023

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31st March 2022

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total
Note funds funds funds 2022 funds funds funds 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
Incoming Resources
Donation income 2 186,574 - - 186,574 103,180 - - 103,180
Charitable activities 3 10,600 - - 10,600 6,390 - - 6,390
Investment income�bank interest 9 - - 9 22 - - 22
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Total Incoming Resources 197,183 - - 197,183 109,592 - - 109,592
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Resources Expended
Charitable activities 4 198,547 60,000 - 258,547 118,871 60,000 - 178,871
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Total Resources Expended 198,547 60,000 - 258,547 118,871 60,000 - 178,871
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Net Incoming Resources (1,364) (60,000) - (61,364) (9,279) (60,000) - (69,279)
Total Funds Brought Forward at 1st April 508,390 2,580,000 - 3,088,390 517,669 2,640,000 - 3,157,669
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Total Funds Carried Forward at 31st March 507,026 2,520,000 - 3,027,026 508,390 2,580,000 - 3,088,390
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The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an integral part of these accounts

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2022

Note 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Freehold Properties 7 2,520,000 2,580,000
Equipment 7 60,234 92,927
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2,580,234 2,672,927
Current Assets
Debtors 8 3,066 353
Cash at bank and in hand 454,076 420,300
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457,142 420,653
Current Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling
due within one year 9 (10,350) (5,190)
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Net Current Assets 446,792 415,463
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Net Assets 3,027,026 3,088,390
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Represented By:
Unrestricted Income Funds 11 507,026 508,390
Designated funds 11 2,520,000 2,580,000
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Total Funds 3,027,026 3,088,390
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These accounts were approved at a meeting of the Trustees held on 24 February 2023.

������������ N Shan (Treasurer)

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an integral part of these accounts

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the year ended 31st March 2022

1. Accounting Policies

(a) Basis of Preparation

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. These accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis and include income and expenditure as they are earned or incurred, rather than as cash is received or paid. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

(b) Activities

The financial statements include the results of the Charity's operations as described in the Annual Report and all of which are continuing.

(c) Income recognition

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

Rental income is recognised on a per diem basis with any rentals in respect of future periods deferred accordingly (see note 9)

(d) Expenditure recognition

Expenditure is recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings.

(e) Support costs allocation

Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs, administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity. All support costs have been allocated to charitable activities in the current and previous year.

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31st March 2022

1. Accounting Policies (continued)

(f) Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds represent those assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investments form part of the fund. Investment management charges and legal advice relating to the fund are charged against the fund.

Value added tax is not recoverable by the Charity, and as such is included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.

(h) Social Investment

Certain of the properties owned by the Charity are let at below market rent to such bodies as St Clements Parish Church. The Trustees regard this element of subsidy as contributing to the social welfare of the greater community of St Clements which it serves, namely youth work and work in relation to children and the elderly. ������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� .

(i) Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows:

Freehold land and buildings - Straight line over 50 years Equipment - Straight line over 5 years

Freehold land and buildings are maintained in a sufficient standard of upkeep that the impact of depreciation is considered to be immaterial. As such no depreciation is charged.

(k) Employee benefits

When employees have rendered service to the charity, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31st March 2022

1. Accounting Policies (continued)

(m) Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements, including a revision of expectations for the potential impact of COVID19 on the charity. They have concluded that the budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

2. Donation Income

Donation Income
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Individual donations 71,125 - - 71,125 61,673
Corporate donations 8,177 - - 8,177 8,511
Friday collections 81,985 - - 81,985 22,481
Zakat/Fiitrana 10,555 - - 10,555 -
Mila/Ghariwain/Ramadan 7,198 - - 7,198 2,516
Other 6,534 - - 6,534 7,999
Gifts (revenue) 1,000 - - 1,000 -
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186,574 - - 186,574 103,180
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3. Income from Charitable Activities

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Education 9,337 - - 9,337 1,125
Nika Hadya 550 - - 550 400
Charity trust - - - - 477
Hospitality 713 - - 713 4,388
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10,600 - - 10,600 6,390
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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31st March 2022

4. ����������������������������������������������������������

Unrestricted Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Accountancy 5,160 - - 5,160 5,190
Advertising and marketing 2,230 - - 2,230 1,234
Bank charges 1,101 - - 1,101 274
Cleaning 8,618 - - 8,618 3,000
Depreciation 32,693 60,000 - 92,693 92,290
Education materials 3,677 - - 3,677 800
Equipment (overhead) - - - - 184
Gifts 3,610 - - 3,610 1,050
Heat, light, and water 10,672 - - 10,672 8,705
Hospitality (overhead) 5,320 - - 5,320 9,369
Insurance 4,348 - - 4,348 4,274
Legal and professional fees 1,630 - - 1,630 -
Milad/Ghariywain/Iftari 250 - - 250 -
Printing stationary 125 - - 125 1,812
Repairs and Maintenance 9,208 - - 9,208 13,074
Sundry Expenses 389 - - 389 10
Telephone 627 - - 627 642
Wages and salaries 101,234 - - 101,234 36,963
Zakat/ Fiitrana 7,655 - - 7,655 -
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198,547 60,000 - 258,547 178,871
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5. Governance Costs
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Indep�������������������� 5,160 - - 5,160 5,190
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5,160 - - 5,160 5,190
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6. ����������������������������������� and Key Management Personnel

The average number of employees during the year was 3 (2021: 3) with all employee time involved in providing either support to the governance of the charity or support services to charitable activities.

The Charity considers its key management personnel comprise the Board of Trustees (who give up their time freely).

No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 in the current or prior year.

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31st March 2022

7. Fixed assets

Land and
buildings Equipment Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1st April 2021 3,000,000 163,466 3,163,466
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At 31st March 2022 3,000,000 163,466 3,163,466
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Depreciation
At 1st April 2021 420,000 70,539 490,539
Charge for the year 60,000 32,693 92,693
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At 31st March 2022 480,000 103,232 583,232
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Carrying amount
At 31st March 2022 2,520,000 60,234 2,580,234
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At 31st March 2021 2,580,000 92,927 2,672,927
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8. Debtors
2022 2021
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 3,066 353
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3,066 353
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9. Liabilities: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Accruals 10,350 5,190
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10,350 5,190
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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31st March 2022

10. Statement of funds

2022 Opening Closing
Balance Income Expenditure Balance
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund 508,390 197,183 (198,547) 507,026
Designated Funds
Property Fund 2,580,000 - (60,000) 2,520,000
Restricted Funds
None - - - -
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3,088,390 197,183 (258,547) 3,027,026
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2021 Opening Closing
Balance Income Expenditure Balance
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund 517,669 109,592 (118,871) 508,390
Designated Funds
Property Fund 2,640,000 - (60,000) 2,580,000
Restricted Funds
None - - - -
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3,157,669 109,592 (178,871) 3,088,390
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Unrestricted funds � those funds which the Trustees are free to use in accordance with the objects of the Charity.

Designated property fund this is the value of the property as identified at the date of transition to FRS 102 (1st April 2014) less depreciation charged to date on a straight line basis.

Restricted funds � these are funds given for a specific purpose as defined by the donor.

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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the year ended 31st March 2022

11. Summary of Net Assets by Funds

Unrestricted Designated
Funds Funds Total
£ £ £
2022
Fixed assets 60,234 2,520,000 2,580,234
Net current assets 446,792 - 446,792
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507,026 2,520,000 3,027,026
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Unrestricted Designated
Funds Funds Total
£ £ £
2021
Fixed assets 92,927 2,580,000 2,672,927
Net current assets 415,463 - 415,463
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508,390 2,580,000 3,088,390
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Central Oxford Mosque Society

Summary Income and Expenditure Account (General Fund) for the year ended 31st March 2022 (for the information of the Trustees)

2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Income
Donation income 186,574 103,180
Charitable income 10,600 6,390
Interest received 9 22
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197,183 109,592
Expenditure
Advertising and marketing 2,230 1,234
Bank charges 1,101 274
Cleaning 8,618 3,000
Depreciation 32,693 32,290
Education materials 3,677 800
Equipment (overhead) - 184
Gifts 3,610 1,050
Hospitality (overhead) 5,320 9,369
Heat, light and water 10,672 8,705
������������������������� 5,160 5,190
Insurance 4,348 4,274
Legal and professional fees 1,630 -
Milad/Ghariywain/Iftari 250 -
Printing and stationery 125 1,812
Repairs and maintenance 9,208 13,074
Sundry expenses 389 10
Telephone 627 642
Wages and salaries 101,234 36,963
Zakat/Fitrana 7,655 -
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(198,547) (118,871)
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Surplus/(Deficit) for the year (1,364) (9,279)
Surplus/(Deficit) brought forward 508,390 517,669
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Surplus/(Deficit) carried forward 507,026 508,390
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