1064042
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2020 Period start date To 31/03/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Al-Noor Institute
Charity registration number: 1064042
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To advance the Islamic teachings in accordance with the principles of the Shia Itna-asheri and advance education in Islam. To provide, educate and assist community members with their leisure, social activities and employment skills so as to develop their physical mental and spiritual capabilities in order that they may develop as individuals for the betterment of community and public at large. |
|---|---|
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Over the years the Charity has been dependent for funding on monthly subscriptions and small regular donations from community members which to date has allowed us to meet our annual expenditure. This financial year we continued to have the use of additional purpose built premises in the same building with a view to expanding our educational services to the community in terms of providing both secular and religious programme of classroom based courses. These projects have continued to be funded by additional private donations to cover the cost of providing these services. This is also reflected in the rise of our income and expenditure from previous years as per the annual return and filed accounts. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The following mission statements confirms all trustees commitment to service for public benefit 1. Inspire and empower youth within the community to be model British Shia muslim by organising and promoting programs for religious awareness and personality development in the light of preaching from Quran and masumeen. |
Page 1 of 9
1064042
2. Develop, empower and enrich new and existing English Speakers in the community by providing them with a platform. 3. Provide an environment that educates, informs and inspires the learning, reading and recitation of the Holy Quran. 4. Create a friendly and interactive environment of integration for Non-muslims and reverts. 5. Instill awareness of Islamic history and sites including Ziyarats, Hajj, Umrah and Educational site visits. 6. Campaign for charitable causes and promote the true spirit of Islam. 7. Organise and work in partnership with other organisations to ensure alignment and unity on teachings of Maasumeen. 8. Provide support to enhance the empowerment of Shia Women. 9. Promote and work with the community to raise awareness and spread the message of Imam Hussain (a.s). 10. Provide academic and social activities to the community throughout the year. 11. Cater for other social and religious events for the local shia community 12. Provide services for community as a model centre.
Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Over the years the Charity has been dependent for funding on monthly subscriptions and small regular donations from community members which to date has allowed us to meet our annual expenditure. This financial year we continued to have the use of additional purpose built premises in the same building with a view to expanding our educational services to the community in terms of successfully providing both secular and religious programmes, events and classroom based courses. The variety of projects have continued to be funded by additional private donations to cover the cost of providing these services. This is also reflected in the rise of our income and expenditure from previous years as per the annual return and filed accounts. |
|
|---|---|---|
Page 2 of 9
1064042
We organised and delivered more than 150 events/workshops/majlis/tributes etc during the period. The charity helped the community to stay in touch during the pandemic and delivered more than 80 online sessions (most of them Live streaming) to promote the message of The Household of Prophet and to support the community wellbeing. Al Noor is now a registered Food Bank serving primarily to South London community in need. Al-Noor Food Drive was successfully implemented in November 2020 and works with the council, CVA, other charities and FareShare. The Food Drive provides hot meals and food packs to the needy, including refugees, the homeless, the elderly, vulnerable, sick and less able-bodied people. The Food drive has been serving regularly every Thursday via its Food Drive Stall at the Norbury Park entrance and throughout the week to the needy by delivering food to temporary accommodations for the homeless and rough sleepers, refugees centres and elderly and disabled homes. As of March 2021 (in four months), The Food Drive has provided 1745 hot meals plus around 1725 meals in food packs to the needy.
Financial Review
----- Start of picture text -----
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21
financial position at the end
of the period
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund
policy for holding reserves on trust either to retain or sell the same
stating why they are held
or any part of it and to invest the
proceeds in or on any investments
authorised by the Trust Deed (with
power from time to time to vary such
investments) and to pay or apply the
net income of the Trust fund (and any
part of the capital at their absolute
discretion) in furtherance of the
objectives of the charity.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
----- End of picture text -----
Page 3 of 9
1064042
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The intention is to move to a CIO structure under Charity Commission. Delayed due to Pandemic. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | |
|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Trustees to the board shall be appointed by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a Trustees Management General meeting |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Al-Noor Institute |
|---|---|
| Other name the charityuses | Al-Noor |
| Registered charitynumber | 1064042 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1517A London Road Norbury London SW16 4AE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
----- Start of picture text -----
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted Name of person (or
if not for body) entitled to
whole year appoint trustee (if
any)
1 Syed Irshad Moosavi Co-Chair
2 Abid Farshori Co-Chair
3 Rizwan Ali Bokari Secretary
4 Sikander Ali Mirza Treasurer
5 Syed Saqib Alam Abidi Honorary Officer
6
7
8
9
----- End of picture text -----
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Page 4 of 9
1064042
N/A
N/A
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Syed Moosavi 2022.01.18 17: 24:23Z00'00' Syed Abid Farshori 2022.01.18 21:34:40 Abi |
Syed Moosavi 2022.01.18 17: 24:23Z00'00' Syed Abid Farshori 2022.01.18 21:34:40 Abi |
|---|---|---|
Syed Irshad Moosavi |
Syed Abid Farshori | |
Co-Chair |
Co-Chair | |
Page 5 of 9
1064042
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
| Section A Independent Examiner’s Report |
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report |
|
|---|---|---|
| Report to the trustees/directors/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Responsibilities and basis of report Independent examiner's statement |
Al-Noor Institute 31/03/2021 Charity no.: 1064042 Company no.: n/a 8 and 9 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended31/03/2021. As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 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. The company’s gross income did not exceed £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ICAEW. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention. |
Page 6 of 9
1064042
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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
----- Start of picture text -----
Date:
Signed: 18/01/2022
Name: Mr Hasan Mirza (ACA)
Relevant professional ICAEW
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: Rm26, SBC HOUSE
RESTMOR WAY, WALLINGTON
SM6 7AH
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose .
----- End of picture text -----
Page 7 of 9
1064042
Summary of Income and Expenditure (as of 31 March 2021)
| £ £ |
||
|---|---|---|
| RECEIPTS | ||
| Subscription Hall Hire Rent Donation Workshop SLQA Fees Bank Interest (received in savings account) Other Donation Khums TOTAL INCOME |
£6,975.60 £2,386.00 £26,000.00 £25,447.23 £800.00 £6.83 £307.00 £3,005.00 £64,927.66 |
|
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||
| Utilities - Gas, Electricity, Water & Telephone Internet Alim Expenses Business rates Legal Fees Ground Rent/Service Charges Public Liability Insurance Maintenance, Repairs & Servicing Catering Tutor fees Other office costs Disbursements Finance charges Accountancy |
£2,487.49 £0.00 £3,291.00 £450.00 £1,125.00 £38,000.00 £313.01 £245.74 £2,596.12 £1,978.00 £1,046.03 £2,589.25 £90.72 £1,400.00 £55,612.36 |
|
| £55,612.36 | ||
| SUPPORT COSTS | ||
| Depreciation | £624.81 | |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | £56,237.17 | |
| NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR | £8,690.50 |
Page 8 of 9
1064042
BALANCE SHEET Statement of Assets and Liabilities (as of 31 March 2021)
| £ | £ | £ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment | |||
| at cost | 10,218.00 | ||
| Additions | |||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | 4,594.76 | ||
| Net Book Value | £5,623.25 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Cash at Bank and in hand | |||
| Current Account | £11,942.46 | ||
| Savings Account | £7,579.69 | ||
| Paypal Account | £2,196.21 | ||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Sundry creditors & accruals | - | ||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | £21,718.36 | ||
| NET ASSETS | £27,341.61 | ||
| REPRESENTING | |||
| Accumulated Funds | |||
| Surplus Brought forward | 18,651.11 | ||
| Surplus for the year | 8,690.50 | ||
| Surplus carried forward | £27,341.61 |
Page 9 of 9