Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for Year Ended 31 October 2025
for
South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
South Wales Islamic Educational Trust Registered Charity: 1043296
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South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
Unaudited Financial Statements for Year Ended 31 October 2025
Contents
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| Report of the Trustees | 3 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 9 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
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South Wales Islamic Educational Trust Unaudited Financial Statements for Year Ended 31 October 2025
Report of the Trustees
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report for the current financial year ending 31 October 2025. This report is prepared in accordance with the Trust Deed and the recommendations of the Statement of the recommended practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities and complies with applicable law.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1043296
Principal address
26 Heol St. Denys Lisvane Cardiff CF14 0RU
Trustees
Dr Ahmed Darwish Trustee Naveed Rahman Trustee Dr Mohamed El Sharoud Trustee Mahmood Izzidien Trustee Fatehullah Tahir Trustee Bara Ashi Trustee
Independent examiner
Faraz Raza (ACCA)
M Raza & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 166 Whitchurch Rd Cardiff CF14 3NA
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
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South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
Unaudited Financial Statements for Year Ended 31 October 2025 Report of the Trustees
Report of the Trustees
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report for the year ended 31 October 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102).
Constitution and Objectives
To advance the islamic faith as practiced by the Ahlu Al-Sunna Waal Jamaa (the followers of the teaching of the prophet and the main Sunni Sect).
To advance the education of Muslim children under the age of eighteen years resident in Cardiff and surrounding areas.
In furtherance of the above objective but not further or otherwise the Trust shall promote by such means as are charitable the following:
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The establishment of an Islamic school for muslim children.
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To help muslim children in the state schools, regarding their religious requirements.
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The propagation of knowledge of the doctrines, principles, laws and practices of the religion of islam.
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The advancement of the teaching study and understanding of the arabic language among the muslims in Cardiff.
In furtherance of the above purposes, but not further or otherwise the Trust may:
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Co-operate with any schools or other statutory authority in advancing the teaching study and understanding of the arabic language at schools, colleges or other educational establishments in Wales.
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Co-operate with other organisations with similar objectives
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Obtain, collect and receive money and funds by the way of contributions, donations, legacies, grants and any other lawful means and accept and receive gifts and property.
Procure to be written, print, publish, issue and circulate gratuitously or otherwise any reports of periodicals, books, pamphlets, leaflets or other documents.
Arrange and provide for, or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures and classes. Promote, encourage or undertake research, and disseminate the resuls thereof.
Promote the formation of charitable organisations for the benefit of muslim men, women and children
General Activities
The charity receives regular donations from the community and investment income from properties owned. Surplus funds are held for future if a need arises to invest in community initiatives.
Trustees responsibilities
The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993) and that an independent examination is needed to examine the Accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act), to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 43(7)(b) in the 1993 Act); and to state whether particular matters have come to their attention.
Approved by order of the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
…......................................................................Dr Ahmed Darwish (Mar 24, 2026,3:00pm) Dr A Darwish Chair
Date: 24/03/2026
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South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
Unaudited Financial Statements for Year Ended 31 October 2025 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2025, which are set out on pages five to ten.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I have examined your charity's accounts as required under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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That the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Faraz Raza (Mar 24, 2026, 2:56pm)
…...................................................................... Faraz Raza ACCA
M Raza & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants
Date: 24/03/2026
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South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31/10/2025
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Income from investments Other Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Separate material item of expense Other Total resources expended NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS Gross transfers between funds Net incoming/(outgoing) resources RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fund brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWAD |
31.10.25 £ Unrestricted funds - - 52,696 - 52,696 - 13,492 - - 13,492 39,204 843,485 882,689 39,204 |
31.10.25 £ Restricted funds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
31.10.25 £ Total Funds - - 52,696 - 52,696 - 13,492 - - 13,492 39,204 843,485 882,689 39,204 |
31.10.24 £ Total Funds - - 48,836 - 48,836 - 13,927 - - 34,909 34,909 779,854 814,763 13,927 |
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South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
Balance Sheet For the year ended 31/10/2025
| 31.10.25 | 31.10.25 | 31.10.25 | 31.10.24 | ||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Total | Total | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 3 | 556,527 | - | 556,527 | 556,527 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 326,403 | - | 326,403 | 287,138 | |
| Debtors | - | - | - | - | |
| Net Current Assets | 882,930 | - | 882,929.54 | 816,440 | |
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due withing one | 240 | - | - | - | |
| Net Current Liabilities | 240 | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL ASSESTS LESS CURRENT LIABLITIES | TOTAL ASSESTS LESS CURRENT LIABLITIES | 882,690 | - | 882,690 | 816,440 |
| NET ASSESTS FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
4 | 882,690 | - | 882,690 882,690 - 882,690 |
816,440 757,898 - 816,440 |
The Financial statements were approved by order of the board of trustees on
…......................................................................Dr Ahmed Darwish (Mar 24, 2026,3:00pm) Dr A Darwish Chair
Date: 24/03/2026
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The notes form part of these financial statements South Wales Islamic Educational Trust Statement of Financial Activities - Notes
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 October 2025 nor for the year ended 31 October 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no Trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 October 2025 nor for the year ended 31 October 2024.
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The notes form part of these financial statements South Wales Islamic Educational Trust Statement of Financial Activities - Notes
3. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Cost At 1st Nov 2024 Additions At 31st Oct 2025 Depreciation At 1st Nov 2024 Charge for the year At 31st Oct 2025 Net Book Value At 31st Oct 2025 At 1st Nov 2024 4. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestriced funds Unrestriced funds Restriced funds Restriced funds |
At 1.11.24 £ 843,485 - 843,485 |
Freehold property £ 556,527 - 556,527 - - - 556,527 556,527 Net movement in funds £ 39,204 - 39,204 |
Totals £ 556,527 - 556,527 - - - 556,527 556,527 At 31.10.25 £ 882,690 - 882,690 |
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South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
INCOMING RESOURCES
| Voluntary Income General donations Rental income Total Incoming Resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Repairs and maintenance Management Professional fees Insurance Accountancy fee Finance Bank Charges Total Resources Expended Net income / (expenditure) |
31.10.25 £ Unrestriced funds - 52,696 52,696 5,724 6,728 800 - 240 - 13,492 39,204 |
31.10.25 £ Restricted funds - - - - - - - - - - - |
31.10.24 £ - 48,836 48,836 6,431 6,336 - 980 180 - 13,927 34,909 |
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