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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2021 Period start date To 31/03/2022 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. |
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| 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 deliver events, sessions and majalis to the community in terms of providing both secular and religious programmes. These projects have continued to be funded by additional private donations to cover the cost of providing these services. We continued to provide food bank services to local community covering Norbury, Croydon, Clapham and other part of South London, working closely with Council and other charities. |
| 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. |
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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. The charity completed a number of Community based projects targeting and serving the needs of the youth especially including the provision of educational, religious, social and leisure services. examples include after school tuition, self-defence classes and mentoring programmes. Our food bank continued to provide support to vulnerable and rough sleeping people in South London through the provision of a weekly soup kitchen. It has served more than 50,000 meals to people in and at risk of homelessness, working closely with Croydon Council's |
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Housing and Rough Sleepers Team, Prison's and Hospital Emergency Discharge Teams. We continue to also work closely with Fareshare (supermarkets like Tesco, Waitrose etc), CVA, other Charities (inc Sutton Nightwatch, Shelter and SPEAR) and local Organisations. The charity received appreciation from local MP (Steve Reed) and Councillor - Leila Ben Hassel, for the services towards humanity. We were also appointed by Waitrose, as their local charity for food distribution. This financial year we continued to provide 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. We organised and delivered more than 150 events/workshops/majlis/tributes etc during the period. The charity continued to help the community to stay in touch during the pandemic and delivered a number of online sessions to promote the message of The Household of Prophet and to support the community wellbeing.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund on trust either to retain or sell the same 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 reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 |
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| 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. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | |
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| 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
| Charityname | Al-Noor Institute |
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| 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
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 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 | ||
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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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
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Syed Irshad Moosavi Syed Abid Farshori
Position (eg Secretary, Co-Chair Co-Chair
Chair, etc)
Date
30/01/2023
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
| Section A Independent Examiner’s Report | Section A Independent Examiner’s Report | Section A Independent Examiner’s Report | Section A Independent Examiner’s Report | |||
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| 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 |
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| Al-Noor Institute | ||||||
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| Charity no.: | 1064042 | Company no.: | n/a | |||
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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.
Date: Signed: 30/01/2023 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 .
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Summary of Income and Expenditure
(as of 31 March 2022)
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| RECEIPTS | ||
| Subscription Hall Hire Rent Donations Workshop SLQA Fees Other Donation Khums TOTAL INCOME |
£6,442.00 £4,316.00 £12,000.00 £40,588.28 £50.00 £80.17 £500.00 £63,976.45 |
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| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||
| Utilities - Water & Rates Internet Alim Expenses Utilities - Elec & Gas Legal Fees Ground Rent/Service Charges Public Liability Insurance Maintenance, Repairs & Servicing Catering - Food Bank Audio-Video cost Other office costs Disbursements (Khums-Fitra) Other fees Accountancy |
£2,094.86 £582.55 £5,885.00 £2,137.52 £1,500.00 £25,230.27 £350.92 £3,028.69 £12,738.27 £173.87 £2,164.14 £500.00 £140.37 £1,400.00 £57,926.46 |
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| £57,926.46 | ||
| SUPPORT COSTS | ||
| Depreciation | £562.32 | |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | £58,488.78 | |
| NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR | £5,487.67 |
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BALANCE SHEET
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (as of 31 March 2022)
| £ | £ | |
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| FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment | ||
| at cost | 10,218.00 | |
| Additions | ||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | 5,157.08 | |
| Net Book Value | £5,060.92 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash at Bank and in hand | ||
| Current Account | £15,328.32 | |
| Savings Account | £7,601.20 | |
| Paypal Account | £4,838.83 | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Sundry creditors & accruals | - | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | £27,768.35 | |
| NET ASSETS | £32,829.27 | |
| REPRESENTING | ||
| Accumulated Funds | ||
| Surplus Brought forward | 27,341.60 | |
| Surplus for the year | 5,487.67 | |
| Surplus carried forward | £32,829.27 |
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