I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND Al0 WALES ill Roor 1064042 Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110412023 To 3110312024 Period stsrt date 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. This financial year we continued to deliver events. session5 and majalis to the commun ity in terms of providing both secular and religious programmes. Over the years the Charity has been dependent for funding on monthly subsc.riptions and small regular donations from community members wh ich to date has allowed us to meet our annual expenditure. 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 seniices to local community covering Norbury, Croydon and other part of South London. working closely with Council and other charities and organisations. The management continues to look for a new propertylpremises for the charity, so that it can continue to serve the Ioc31 community. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chartty Commission on public benefit The following mission statements confirms all trustees comrnitment to service for public benefit Inspire and empower yi)Uth within t.he community to be model Brit15h Shia muslim by organising and proinoting ro rams for reli ious awareness and personalit Pagelof9
I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND Al0 WALES 111 Roor 1064042 development in the light of preaching from Quran and masumeen. 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 en'rfironment of integration for Non-muslims and reverts. 5. Instill awareness of Islamic history and sites incl ud ing Ziyarats. Haji, Umrah and Educatiori al 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. 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 activitles 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 o 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. The charity completed a number of Community based projects targeting and serving the ne'eds of the youth especially including the provision of ¥Jducational, religious. social and leisure services. examples include after school youth interactive sessioiis, religious awareness sessions. Quran Tafseer session s and mentoring programmes. 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 100 Page2of9
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AI,JD WALES 111 Roor 1064042 eventslworkshopslmajlisltributes 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. Our food bank continued to provide support to vulnerable and rough sleeping people in South London through the provision of a weekly soup kitcheyy . It has served more than 50,000 meals to people in and at risk of homelessness, working closely with Croydon Council's Housing and Rough Sleepers Team. Prison's and Hospital Emergency Discharge Teams. We coritinue to also work closely with Fareshare {superrnarkets like Tesco. Waitrose etc), CVA. other Charities {iiic Sutton Nightwatch, Shelter and SPEAR) and local Organisations. Over the years the Chariti{ has been dependent for funding on monthly subsc.riptions and small regular donations from community members which to date has allowed us to meet our annual experiditure. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 Poro 1.22 The Trustees shall holcj the Trust Fund on trust either to retaiii or spll 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 ob'ectives of the charity. Amount of resenies held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Page3of9
I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND A140 WALES If l Roor 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. Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Trust Deed How is the charity constituted? 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 Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Al-Noor Institute Al-Noor 1064042 1517A London Road Norbury London SW16 4AE Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office lif any) Datss acted if not for whole year Name of person lor body) entltled to appoint trustee lil Syed Irshad Moosavi Abid Farshori Rizwan Ali Bokari Hasan Imam Mirza Sikander Ali Mirza Co-chair Co-chair Secreta Treasurer Honorary Officer Page4of9
I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Itl Roor 1064042 Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee namo Dates acted rf not for whole ear NIA NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details NIA Other o tional information NIA Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on bèhalf of the charity'8 trustees Signature(s) Full namel8) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc Syed Irshad Moosavi Co-chair Syed Abid Farshori Co-chair Date 3010112025 Page5of9
I CHARITY COMMISSION -J FOR ENGLAND AI,JD WALES Ifl Roar 1064042 Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl members of Al-Noor Institute On accounts for the year ended 3110312024 Charity no.: 1064042 Company no,: Set out on pages 8and9 Irem*niI5 10 ii..di.. Id. I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3110312024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act" i. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the c.ompany are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of Ihe 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of ry examination of your charity s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act.). In carrying out my e.xsmination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515>(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I c.onfirm that no material matters have come to my attention {other than that disclosed below '} which gives me cause to believe that.. accounting records were not kept in accordance, with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., or the accounts do not accord with such records., or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other th8n any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination,. or .the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). Page6of9
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES If l Roor 1064042 I have no COnrnS 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 Unjer$Iand1ng of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed.. Date: 311oJ laoa£ Name: SYEtJ HUssAr fthUftT AZA AssociATTO NJ o F cERrE FL&b Relevant professlonal qualification{s) or body (if any).. Address: rL Q CO G9. 71 LM42cTq WALK LO1x)Nt, SEII 6bx Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent exarrination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examinprs). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. Page7of9
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AI.ID WALES itl R4Jor 1064042 Summary of Income and Expenditure las of 31 March 2024) RECEIPTS Subscriptions Rental income Donations {Transfers & standing orders) Donations (Stripe) Grants Bank interest £4,691.00 £26,004 00 £20,723.83 £9,618.92 £3,000 00 £935.15 TOTAL INCOME f 64,972.90 RESOURCES EXPENDED Offices rent Telephone and internet Light and heat Alim Expenses Business rates Legal fees Insurance Repairs and maintenance Catering {Food drive) Audio and video equipment Tutor fees Other office costs Disbursements (Khums) Accountancy Costs Professional Fees Disbursements {Fitra) Advertising & Mktg Bank charges Paypal fees £25,698.00 £433.17 £3,057.68 £6,520.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £21,085.00 £0.00 £0.00 £5,619.81 £82.43 £1,400.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £213.70 £64 109.79 SUPPORT COSTS Depreciation £455.48 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED £64,565 27 NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR £407.63 Page8of9
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AI,JD WALES ni Roor 1064042 BALANCE SHEEr Statement of Assets and Liabilities {as of 31 March 2024) FIXED ASSETS Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment at cost £10.218.00 Additions Less: accum ulated depreciation £6,118.65 Net Book Value £4,099.35 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in hand Current Account Savings Account Paypal Account Loan £113,473.95 £Sl,591.07 £4,523.61 £40,300.00 CURRENT LIABILITI ES Sundry creditor5 & accruals £196,200.00 NET CURRENT ASSETS £43,688.63 NET ASSETS £47,787.98 REPRESENTING Accumulated Funds Surplus Brought forward Surplus for the year £47,380.35 £407.63 Surplus carried forward £47.787.98 END OF DOCUMENT - Page9of9