CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Al Roor 1064042 Trustees' Annual Report for the period From 01/04/2024 Period start date To 31/03/2025 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 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. To advance the Islamic teachings in accordance with the principles of the Shia Itna-Asheri and advance education 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. The financial year covering 2024 and 2025, we ontinued to deliver events, sessions and majalls to th ommunity in terms of providing both secular an religious programmes. We continued to provide food bank services, which became our main focus for this year, to local community covering Norbury, Croydon and other part of South and our regular volunteers ensure we continue to provide these services. Over the year the Charity has been dependent for funding from small regular donations from community members which to date has allowed us to meet our annual expenditure. The management continues to look for a new property/premises for the charity, so that it car continue to serve the local community. Page 1 of 10
Al Roor 1064042 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 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 . Develop, empower and enrich new and existing Englis Speakers in the community by providing them with 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 5. Instill awareness of Islamic history and sites including Ziyarats, Hajj, Umrah and Educational site visits. . Campaign for charitable causes and promote the tru spirit of Islam teachings of Maasumeen 3. Provide support to enhance the empowerment of Shi 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 loc shia communit 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. The charity successfully has on a weekly basis (throughout the year) provided food and other essential items to the needy and vulnerable within the community. It also completed a number of Community based projects and campaigns targeting and serving the needs of the youth especially including the provision of educational, religious, social and leisure services. examples include after school youth interactive Page 2 of 10
Al Roor 1064042 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES sessions, religious awareness sessions, Quran Tafseer sessions 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 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. 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 16,000 meals to people in and at risk of homelessness, working closely with Croydon Council's Housing and Rough Sleepers Team and other 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. 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. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 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 Page 3 of 10
Il Roo 06404 Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES investments) and to pay or apply th net income of the Trust fund (and any part of the capital at their absolute discretion) in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Funds of £40,300 were transferred to Al Noor (sister charity) CIO (1181497). This is shown as loan to this charity's (1064042). A Donor provided £55k in donations in 2023 which was on a condition that funds would be returnable upon the donor's request. The donor requested the return of donations in 2025 which will be accounted for in 2025-2026 reporting period. Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.24 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 (trust deed, royal charter) How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, Trust Trustee selection methods including details of any onstitutional provisions e.g lection to post or name of an 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 Al-Noor Institute Al-Noor Page 4 of 10
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 10 4042 Registered charity number Charity's principal address 1064042 1517A London Road Norbury London SW16 4AE Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) 1 2 3 4 Syed Irshad Moosavi Abid Farshori Rizwan Ali Bokari Hasan Imam Mirza Co-Chair Co-Chair Secretary Treasurer Name of person (o body) entitled to Lany int trustee if Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year 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 Exemptions from disclosure Page 5 of 10
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES TI ROOT 1064042 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) osition (eg Secretary chair, etc Date 29/12/2025 Syed Irshad Moosavi Co-Chair Ahil Syed Abid Farshori Co-Chair Page 6 of 10
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Tl Root 1064042 Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the Al-Noor Institute trustees/directors/ members of On accounts for the year 31/03/2025 ended Charity no.: 1064042 Company no.: n/a Set out on pages Responsibilities and basis of report 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 ended 31/03/2025. 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 Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm 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 than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or •the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). Page 7 of 10
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES ALl Roor 1064042 I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn ir his report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts t be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Date: Signed: await 15/01/2026 Name: SYED HUSSAIN MURTAZA Relevant professional ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED qualification(s) or body (if any): ACCOUNTANTS Address: NAAIL 4 CO Charleich Certified Accountauls 69-71 LAMBETH WALK LONDON, SE11 GDX 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. Page 8 of 10
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES All Roor 1064042 Summary of Income and Expenditure (as of 31 March 2025) RECEIPTS Subscriptions Rental income Donations (Transfers & standing orders) Donations (Stripe) Grants Bank interest TOTAL INCOME 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 Reversals Paypal fees € £2,324.00 £26,004.00 £11,457.84 £820.19 £3,000.00 £1,210.65 € {41,816.68 23,000.00 638.33 2,685.54 2,700.00 1,500.00 428.65 8.837.00 95.00 1.400.00 - : £41,284.52 SUPPORT COSTS Depreciation £409.93 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR £41,694.45 L£122.23 Page 9 of 10
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Il Roo! 1064042 BALANCE SHEET Statement of Assets and Liabilities (as of 31 March 2025) FIXED ASSETS Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment at cost Additions Less: accumulated depreciation Net Book Value CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in hand Current Account Savings Account Paypal Account Loan CURRENT LIABILITIES Sundry creditors & accruals Trade creditors (CIO) NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS REPRESENTING Accumulated Funds Surplus Brought forward Surplus for the year Surplus carried forward £10,218.00 £6,528.59 £3,689.41 £118,795.46 £82,801.72 £4,523.61 £40,300.00 £196,200.00 £6,000.00 £44,220.79 £47,910.20 £47,787.98 £122.22 £47,910.20 END OF DOCUMENT - Page 10 of 10