Company registration number 3228543 Registered charity number 1057193
UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD Company limited by guarantee Trustees' Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2025
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UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD Company limited by guarantee
Contents
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| Reference and Administrative information | |
| Trustees' annual report | 4-5 |
| Independent examiners' report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9-12 |
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UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD Company limited by guarantee
Charity information
Trustees who served during the year
Chairman Mr Zymer Salihi Myfti Secretary Mr Bahri Bojaj Trustee Mr Orhan Ramaxhiku Trustee Mr Ibrahim Mikullovci Trustee Mr Berzat Abdurrahmani Company registration number 3228543 Charity number 1057193 Registered office 88-90 Carlton Vale London NW6 5DA UK Independent Examiner Meer & Co Chartered Accountants No.1 Cochrane House Admirals Way Canary Wharf London E14 9UD Bankers HSBC
(appointed on 21 May 2023) (appointed on 21 May 2023) (reappointed on 21 May 2023) (appointed on 21 May 2023) (appointed on 21 May 2023)
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UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD Company limited by guarantee
Report of the Trustees' UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD for the year ended 31 July 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD for the year ended 31 July 2025. The Trustees confirm that the report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011, the Charity’s governing document, and the Charities SORP FRS(102).
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
documentThe Charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 23 July 1996 and registered as a charity on 30 July 1996. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, which set out the Charity’s objects and powers.
Organisational structure
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and management of the Charity. Trustees meet monthly and are responsible for major decisions relating to the Charity’s activities.The Board consists of not fewer than five and not more than nine trustees, elected by the Members. Day ‑ to ‑ day management of the Community Centre is delegated to staff and volunteers under Trustee supervision.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Trustees are elected by Members at the Annual General Meeting in line with the Articles of Association. Prospective trustees are encouraged to engage with the Charity and attend meetings as observers prior to appointment.
Risk management
The trustees have identified key risks including funding uncertainty, regulatory compliance, and operational delivery risks. Mitigation strategies include maintaining diversified income streams, robust internal controls, and regular risk reviews.
Objectives and activities
Our aims
The Charity’s objects are to advance the Islamic religion, advance education in Islam, relieve poverty, and assist persons in need by charitable means as determined by the Trustees.
Objectives and public benefit
Objectives are reviewed annually by the Trustees to ensure alignment with the Charity’s purposes and Charity Commission public benefit guidance. The Charity aims to provide suitable facilities for worship and to operate an inclusive community centre benefitting the wider local population, fostering a peaceful and cohesive community.
Activities undertaken
The Community Centre is open daily for worship, with Friday prayers as the focal point. Educational events, interfaith engagement, welfare initiatives, and pastoral support are provided throughout the year. Activities are largely free and supported by donations. Where charges apply, concessions are offered and no fees are charged to elderly people or pensioners.
Use of volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting religious services, community welfare, education, and events.
Achievements and performance
During the year, the Charity delivered religious, educational, and welfare services providing clear benefit to both worshippers and the wider community.
Religious activities
The Community Centre is open daily for prayers, with up to 100 attendees daily and over 500 attending Friday prayers. Ramadan and Eid celebrations included communal meals and family events.
Funeral facilities
The Charity provides Islamic burial guidance and a community funeral service, including collection, ghusl, prayers, and transportation. Community and welfare activities
Food banks, community meals, health awareness sessions, Qur’an classes, and educational lectures were delivered throughout the year.
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Financial review
Reserves policy
The Trustees aim to hold reserves sufficient to cover approximately three months’ operating costs. Free reserves at 31 July 2025 were £150,673 (2024: £169,530).
Principal funding sources
Income is derived primarily from voluntary donations, membership contributions, and weekly collections.
Plans for future periods
The Trustees are in the advanced stages of the planning application process with Brent Council for the proposed development of a new Community Centre. Subject to planning approval being granted, the Trustees will prioritise progressing funding strategies and applications to support the construction of the new centre. Once rebuilt, the new facility will provide increased capacity and improved space, enabling the Charity to expand its range of religious, educational, and community activities and better meet the needs of both its members and the wider community.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The charity trustees (who are also directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Act 2006 and the law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each 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 the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
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disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, Charities Act 2011 and the provisions of the trust deed.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees for the purposes of charity law who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on charity information page.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on 14 April 2026 its behalf by:
Mr Orhan Ramaxhiku Trustee 14/04/2026
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UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD Company limited by guarantee
Independent examiners' report to the trustees of UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD for the year ended 31 July 2025
I report to the trustees (who are also Directors for the purpose of company law) on my examination of the financial statements of UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD for the year ended 31 July, 2025.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the trustees of charitable company you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act') and Charities Act 2011.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable company's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 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 2011 Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a 'true and fair' view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement.
Independent Examiner's Statement
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section Act and section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or - the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
Haroon Rafique- ACA, For and on behalf of Meer & Co Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditor 14/04/2026
No 1 Cochrane House Admirals Way Canary Wharf London E14 9UD
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UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD
Company limited by guarantee
Statement of financial activities
UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD
for the year ended 31 July 2025
| Notes Income and endowments from: Members/Individuals/Collections 2 Rent receivable Expenditure on: Raising funds 3 Charitable activities 4 Governance cost 7 Net gains/(losses) on investments Reconciliation of funds: Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Total incoming resources |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds 2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24 2023/24 £ £ £ £ £ £ |
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| 213,656 - 213,656 209,837 - 209,837 33,073 - 33,073 34,500 - 34,500 |
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| 246,729 - 246,729 244,337 - 244,337 |
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| - - - - - - (243,837) - (243,837) (342,516) - (342,516) (1,090) (1,090) (1,118) (1,118) |
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| (244,927) - (244,927) (343,634) - (343,634) |
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| - - - - - - |
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| 1,802 - 1,802 (99,297) - (99,297) - - - - - - |
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| 1,802 - 1,802 (99,297) - (99,297) - - 554,531 - 554,531 653,828 - 653,828 |
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| 556,333 - 556,333 554,531 - 554,531 |
The notes on the following pages form an integral part of the accounts
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UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD
Company limited by guarantee
Balance Sheet
UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD
for the year ended 31 July 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | income funds | Total funds | funds | income funds | Total funds | ||||
| Notes | 2024/25 | 2024/25 | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2023/24 | 2023/24 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed Assets | |||||||||
| 10 | 408,528 | - | 408,528 | 394,387 | - | 394,387 | |||
| Total Fixed Assets | 408,528 | - | 408,528 | 394,387 | - | 394,387 | |||
| Current Assets | - | ||||||||
| Debtors | 11 | 1,001 | - | 1,001 | - | - | - | ||
| Stock | 2,418 | 2,418 | - | - | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 150,673 | - | 150,673 | 169,530 | - | 169,530 | |||
| Total Current Assets | 154,092 | - | 154,092 | 169,530 | - | 169,530 | |||
| Liabilities | - | - | |||||||
| Creditors falling due within one year | 12 | (6,287) | - | (6,287) | (9,386) | - | (9,386) | ||
| Net current assets/(liabilities) | 147,805 | - | 147,805 | 160,144 | - | 160,144 | |||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 556,333 | - | 556,333 | 554,531 | - | 554,531 | |||
| Creditors falling due after more than one | year | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Total net assets or liabilities | 556,333 | - | 556,333 | 554,531 | - | 554,531 | |||
| The fund of the charity | 13 | - | - | ||||||
| Restricted income funds | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Unrestricted income funds | 556,333 | 556,333 | 554,531 | 554,531 | |||||
| Total charity funds | 556,333 | - | 556,333 | 554,531 | - | 554,531 |
The notes on the following pages form an integral part of the accounts
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102).
Signed by the trustees/directors on behalf of all the trustees/directors
Mr Orhan Ramaxhiku Date 14/04/2026 Trustee Registration number 03228543
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UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the accounts
UK ALBANIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE LTD
for the year ended 31 July 2025
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The charity is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 88-90 Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5DA UK.
2 Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Any investments are included at fair value.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) and the Charities Act 2011.
Expenditure
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
Financial Instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or granted for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.
Fixtures, fittings and equipment -20% reducing balance
Motor vehicles -15% reducing balance
Debtors
Debtors are amounts owed to the charity. They are measured on the basis of their recoverable amount.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand is held to meet the day to day running costs of the charity as they fall due.
Creditors
Creditors are amounts owed by the charity. They are measured at the amount that the charity expects to have to pay to settle the debt. Amounts which are owed in more than a year are shown as long-term creditors..
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities
Pensions
The pension costs charged in the financial statements represent the contribution payable by the company during the year. The regular cost of providing retirement pensions and related benefits is charged to the profit and loss account over the employees' service lives on the basis of a constant percentage of earnings
2 Income
| Members/Individuals/Collections Rent receivable |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds 2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24 2023/24 £ £ £ £ £ £ 213,656 - 213,656 209,837 - 209,837 33,073 - 33,073 34,500 - 34,500 |
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| 246,729 - 246,729 244,337 - 244,337 |
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3 Analysis of Expenditure on Raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | income funds | funds | income funds | ||||||||
| 2024/25 | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2023/24 | 2023/24 | |||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| Raising funds | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Support Costs | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Total | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Analysis of Expenditure on Charitable Expenditure | |||||||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||||||
| funds | income funds | funds | income funds | ||||||||
| 2024/25 | 2024/25 | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2023/24 | 2023/24 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| Charitable Expenditure | 91,140 | - | 91,140 | 109,563 | - | 109,563 | |||||
| Support Costs | 152,697 | - | 152,697 | 232,953 | - | 232,953 | |||||
| Total | 243,837 | - | 243,837 | 342,516 | - | 342,516 |
4 Analysis of Expenditure on Charitable Expenditure
5 Allocation of Support Costs and overheads
| Wages and salaries Employer's NI contributions Employers pension Rates Equipment Leasing Water Charges Insurance Light and heat Cleaning, upkeep and repair Repairs and maintenance Printing, postage, stationery Telephone Motor expenses Travelling and subsistence Legal and professional Bank charges Credit card charges Subscriptions Sundry Expense Loss on Disposal of motor vehicles Depreciation on FF & Equipment Depreciation on motor vehicles Staff cost Raising Funds Charitable Activites |
Total | Raising Funds | Charitable Activities |
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| 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ £ £ £ £ 99,799 111,814 - - 99,799 111,814 1,600 5,594 - - 1,600 5,594 1,614 1,651 - - 1,614 1,651 327 273 - - 327 273 1,118 1,118 - - 1,118 1,118 3,509 4,145 - - 3,509 4,145 2,735 2,521 - - 2,735 2,521 9,311 10,628 - - 9,311 10,628 2,610 1,343 - - 2,610 1,343 3,579 4,828 - - 3,579 4,828 6,600 3,117 - - 6,600 3,117 1,453 1,396 - - 1,453 1,396 - 4,459 - - - 4,459 1,684 3,245 - - 1,684 3,245 3,401 68,404 - - 3,401 68,404 1,512 85 - - 1,512 85 - 2,100 - - - 2,100 5,850 4,788 - - 5,850 4,788 86 - - - 86 - 903 - - - 903 - 314 343 - - 314 343 3,292 1,101 - - 3,292 1,101 1,400 - - - 1,400 - |
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| 152,697 232,953 - - 152,697 232,953 |
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| Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total 2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24 2023/24 £ £ £ £ £ £ - - - - - - 152,697 - 152,697 232,953 - 232,953 |
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| 152,697 - 152,697 232,953 - 232,953 |
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6 Support Costs and Overheads
| Wages and salaries Employer's NI contributions Employers pension Rates Equipment Leasing Water Charges Insurance Light and heat Cleaning, upkeep and repair Repairs and maintenance Printing, postage, stationery Telephone Motor expenses Travelling and subsistence Legal and professional Bank charges Credit card charges Subscriptions Sundry Expense Loss on Disposal of motor vehicles Depreciation on FF & Equipment Depreciation on motor vehicles Staff cost |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds 2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24 2023/24 £ £ £ £ £ £ 99,799 - 99,799 111,814 - 111,814 1,600 - 1,600 5,594 - 5,594 1,614 - 1,614 1,651 - 1,651 327 - 327 273 - 273 1,118 - 1,118 1,118 - 1,118 3,509 - 3,509 4,145 - 4,145 2,735 - 2,735 2,521 - 2,521 9,311 - 9,311 10,628 - 10,628 2,610 - 2,610 1,343 - 1,343 3,579 - 3,579 4,828 - 4,828 6,600 - 6,600 3,117 - 3,117 1,453 - 1,453 1,396 - 1,396 - - - 4,459 - 4,459 1,684 - 1,684 3,245 - 3,245 3,401 - 3,401 68,404 - 68,404 1,512 - 1,512 85 - 85 - - - 2,100 - 2,100 5,850 - 5,850 4,788 - 4,788 86 - 86 - - - 903 - 903 - - - 314 - 314 343 - 343 3,292 - 3,292 1,101 - 1,101 1,400 - 1,400 - - - |
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| 152,697 - 152,697 232,953 - 232,953 |
7 Governance cost
| Governance cost | ||
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| Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds Unrestricted funds 2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24 Total 1,090 - - 1,118 Admin staff Employment Costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Employers pension contribution The average `monthly number of employees (including the Trustees) during the year Employees |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds Unrestricted funds 2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24 |
Restricted income funds Total funds 2023/24 2023/24 |
| 1,090 - - 1,118 |
- - |
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| 10 10 2024/25 2023/24 99,799 111,814 1,600 5,594 1,614 1,651 |
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| 103,013 119,059 |
- 8 Employees
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
Mr Zymer Salihi Myfti and Mr Bahri Bojaj, who are trustees of the charity, were also employed by the charity during the year. Total remuneration paid to these trustees was £58,295 (2024: £59,597). No other trustees received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
9 Pension costs
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the employees. The scheme and its assets are held by independent managers. The pension charge represents contributions due from the company and amounted to £1,614 (2024 - £1,651)
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10 Tangible Fixed Assets
| Land and buildings Fixture, Fittings and equipment Motor Vehicles Total £ £ £ £ COST Brought forward 388,612 21,700 10,749 421,061 Additions 200 21,950 22,150 10,749 - Carried forward 388,612 21,900 21,950 443,211 0 COST - Brought forward - 20,328 6,346 26,674 Additions 314 3,292 3,606 6,346 Carried forward - 20,642 9,638 30,280 NET BOOK VALUE As at 31 July 2025 388,612 1,258 12,312 408,528 As at 31 July 2024 388,612 1,372 4,403 394,387 11 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ Trade debtors 1,001 - 12 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ Social security and other taxes 3,571 1,634 Other creditors 2,716 7,752 6,287 9,386 13 Brought Income Expenditure Transfers Carried £ £ £ £ £ FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR Analysis of unrestricted funds movement General funds 554,531 246,729 244,927 - - 556,333 Analysis of restricted funds movement Restricted funds - - - - - Summary of Funds- Current year 554,531 246,729 244,927 - - 556,333 FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR Analysis of unrestricted funds movement General funds 653,828 244,337 343,634 - - 554,531 Analysis of restricted funds movement Restricted funds - - - - - Summary of Funds- Prior year 653,828 244,337 343,634 - - 554,531 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Funds movement Debtors |
Land and buildings Fixture, Fittings and equipment £ £ 388,612 21,700 200 |
Motor Vehicles Total £ £ 10,749 421,061 21,950 22,150 10,749 - |
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| 388,612 21,900 |
21,950 443,211 |
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| - 20,328 314 |
0 - 6,346 26,674 3,292 3,606 6,346 |
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| - 20,642 |
9,638 30,280 |
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| 388,612 1,258 |
12,312 408,528 |
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| 388,612 1,372 |
4,403 394,387 |
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| 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ 1,001 - 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ 3,571 1,634 2,716 7,752 |
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| 6,287 9,386 |
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