Charity number: 1091631
Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton)
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 August 2025
Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Contents Page For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
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| Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 to 13 |
Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 August 2025
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
In setting our objectives, and planning our activities, we have considered Charity Commission's guidelines on public benefit. The trust runs an independent education institute for girls, which is a registered with the Department of Education (DFE).
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakaria (Bolton) is an independent girl's school, which was, established in the year 2000 allowing girls from the age of 11 to 19 to study both religious education and secondary education in an Islamic environment. At MIMZ, we specialise in the provision of a dual education programme encompassing both secular and Islamic sciences. It is our belief that every student deserves a sound education that gives them a chance to succeed. We aim to provide students with a stimulating and safe learning environment that promotes excellence in all areas of life, for them to recognise their roles and responsibilities and contribute to society as mature and intelligent adults. Students have the honour to complete their Aalimah course from year 7 culminating with the study of the six essential A hadith kitabs. Alongside this curriculum, students also progress towards 8 GCSEs by year 11 with the option to study A-levels thereafter.
We are committed to providing an education that fosters our students' creativity and gives them a lifetime passion for learning.
We believe that all students should feel that their years in school are well-spent and that they have attained, primarily the highest levels of spiritual, moral, and Islamic awareness and in close conjunction to this the highest levels of intellectual achievement physical wellbeing of which they are capable. At MIMZ we aim to provide a suitable atmosphere for religious development, intellectual progress, and sound personal relationships.
The trust aims to foster an awareness within students about their surroundings and society in an environment that is both conductive to their learning and moral welfare. The school also aims to give students a sense of citizenship and a concern for human welfare and its values multi-culturalism within society.
The school does not have any alternative providers of education but uses the facilities of local community centres and schools to provide physical education. There is a student council, and students participate in competitive sports, fundraising activities, and public speaking. Currently there are no students with any special needs or learning difficulties that require extra provision.
The school prides itself in being an institute that offers a comprehensive Islamic Theology Course which equips its students to assume scholarly roles with their communities upon its completion. The school aims to connect the curriculum as much as possible within the school, such that the teaching of the secondary curriculum is not divorced from Islamic concepts it is enhanced by introducing Islamic concepts. The school aims to ensure that the years spent at the school, facilitate students to attain primarily the highest levels of spiritual, moral, cultural, and Islamic awareness and in close conjunction with this the highest levels of intellectual achievement of which they are capable.
This is a friendly school where students learn to connect with others and can meet people from diverse cultural backgrounds, improve the life skills, learn independence, and increase faith. The trust ensures students appreciate the opportunity they must study with girls of diverse cultural heritages. Cultural awarenesses raised by students by studying and engaging in external activities, competitions and taking part in cultural events. The student's diversity is enhanced by learning about the major world religions both in the theology curriculum as well as citizenship, English language, and personal development lessons.
All Students are encouraged to have self-confidence and demonstrate an elevated level of self-discipline along with reflection on personal behaviour and personal responsibility. The trust ensures that they gain a keen sense of community and an insight into the spiritual and social benefits of communal life.
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 31 August 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The trustees, parents and teachers continue to be pleased with the performance of the school. The school has an average overall GCSE pass rate of 93%. Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Bolton is a unique community and an environment in which students can learn and experience a vast array of social and academic skills in a safe and highly organised school and endeavours to make students schooling rewardable and memorable.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately twelve months of unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration and support costs. Unrestricted funds are maintained at above this level throughout the year.
The school's principal funding source is from school fees which amounted to £209,786 (2024: £191,180). Donations overall have decreased from £76,714 to £57,363
Wages have increased due to minimum wage increases and education materials have increased in cost in the year but otherwise all other overheads remained fairly consistent.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The trust is an unincorporated trust, constituted under a trust deed dated 8 December 2000 and is a registered charity, number 1091631. The trust was established to promote the advancement of education and the advancement of Islamic faith particularly by establishing and operating an institution.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The trustees are appointed by the board of trustees. The trust deed provides for 3 trustees. The principal for the time being of the institution if not otherwise a trustee shall be additional trustee ex-officio. The appointment of trustees is vested in the continuing trustees (excluding any retiring Trustees). The appointment of teacher's administrators and other persons required for the running of the Institution is in the hands of the principal. The trustees have responsibility for appointing a principal. There have been no trustee or principle changes in the year. The principal has been in post since the school was established in 2000.
Organisational structure
The trustees may from time to time make such rules and regulations in their absolute discretion think fit for the management of the Institution and may at any time vary such rules and regulations. At trustees' meetings each term the trustees agree the area of activity for the trust, policies and performance.
Location and history
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is located in Bolton and accepts students from the age of eleven to nineteen, providing a secondary education for students as well as Islamic education. Close to the West Pennine Moors, Bolton is 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the city of Manchester. It is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages that together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the administrative centre. The town of Bolton has a population of 139,403, whilst the wider metropolitan borough has a population of 262,400. Historically a part of Lancashire, Bolton originated as a small settlement in the moorland known as Bolton le Moors.
Risk management
The trustees continue to monitor and review risks which the charity is exposed to and where necessary control and implement systems and procedures to manage those risks.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Charity registration number 1091631 Principal address Keswick Street Off Blackburn Road Bolton Lancashire BL1 8LX
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 31 August 2025
Trustees
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
| Mr Ali Musa Vali | |
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| Mr Rashid Ahmed Musa | |
| Dr Mahmood Chandia | |
| Independent examiner | Adam & Co Accountants |
| Adamson House | |
| 251 Derby Street | |
| Bolton | |
| Greater Manchester | |
| BL3 6LA | |
| Bankers | National Westminster Bank Plc |
| 28 Bank Street | |
| Rawtenstall | |
| Rossendale | |
| Lancashire | |
| BB4 8TS | |
| Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on | its behalf by |
| ............................................................................. | 23 February 2026 |
| Mr Ali Musa Vali |
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
For the year ended 31 August 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of 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 Act.
Independent examiners statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination by virtue of my membership of , which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Adam & Co Accountants Adamson House 251 Derby Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 6LA
23 February 2026
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Total Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities 5/6 Total Net income/expenditure Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 37,082 230,067 267,149 (5,151) (264,325) (269,476) (2,327) 166,952 164,625 |
2024 £ 56,876 211,017 |
|---|---|---|
| 267,893 | ||
| 5,145 (250,402) |
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| (245,257) | ||
| 22,636 144,315 |
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| 166,951 |
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 August 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 Current assets 12 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 14 Total funds |
£ 2025 135,847 135,847 7,937 18,634 26,571 2,209 28,780 164,627 164,627 164,625 164,625 |
£ 2024 144,309 |
|---|---|---|
| 144,309 | ||
| 6,403 17,451 |
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| 23,854 | ||
| (1,211) 22,643 |
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| 166,952 | ||
| 166,952 | ||
| 166,951 | ||
| 166,951 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Ali Musa Vali Trustee
23 February 2026
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 August 2025
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.
Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure:
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
Plant and machinery 25% Straight line Fixtures and fittings 15% Straight line
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds Donations received |
2024 2025 £ £ 56,876 37,082 56,876 37,082 |
|---|---|
3. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds School Activities School Fees Exam Fees |
2025 £ 209,786 20,281 230,067 230,067 |
2024 £ 191,180 19,837 |
|---|---|---|
| 211,017 | ||
| 211,017 |
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 31 August 2025
4. Expenditure on generating donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds Subscriptions osts of charitable activities by fund type Unrestricted funds School Activities Support costs |
2025 £ 5,361 5,361 2025 £ 9,199 255,126 264,325 |
2024 £ 5,375 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,375 | ||
| 2024 £ 4,301 246,101 |
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| 250,402 |
5. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
6. Costs of charitable activities by activity type
| Support costs Activities undertaken directly £ £ Support costs School Activities 255,126 9,199 nalysis of support costs School Activities Staff Wages Educational Materials Light & Heat Repairs to property Rates & Water Insurance Telephone Cleaning Support cost 10 Governance costs |
2025 £ 264,325 2025 £ 185,125 27,903 14,767 3,050 11,191 3,588 1,901 2,768 706 3,917 254,916 |
2024 £ 250,402 2024 £ 178,623 23,589 20,434 5,564 4,656 3,884 2,878 2,682 150 (6,879) |
|---|---|---|
| 235,581 |
7. Analysis of support costs
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
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8. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
| This is stated after charging/(crediting): | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation of owned fixed assets | 9,199 | 4,301 |
9. Staff costs
Total staff costs for the year ended 31 August 2025 were:
| Salaries and wages Social security costs Cleaners Dinner Staff Office Staff Teaching Staff |
2025 £ 185,125 (210) 184,915 2025 4 2 3 38 47 |
2024 £ 178,623 (10,520) |
|---|---|---|
| 168,102 | ||
| 2024 4 2 3 33 |
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| 42 |
10. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 31 August 2025
11. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 01 September 2024 Additions At 31 August 2025 Depreciation At 01 September 2024 Charge for year At 31 August 2025 Net book values At 31 August 2025 At 31 August 2024 Debtors Amounts due within one year: Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
Land and buildings £ 112,443 - 112,443 - - - 112,443 112,443 |
Plant and machinery £ 36,327 297 36,624 7,874 8,545 16,419 20,205 28,453 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 4,041 440 4,481 628 654 1,282 3,199 3,413 2025 £ 4,324 3,613 7,937 2025 £ (3,155) 946 (2,209) |
Total £ 152,811 737 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153,548 | ||||
| 8,502 9,199 |
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| 17,701 | ||||
| 135,847 | ||||
| 144,309 | ||||
| 2024 £ 2,390 4,013 |
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| 6,403 | ||||
| 2024 £ (1,263) 2,474 |
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| 1,211 |
12. Debtors
13. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14. Movement in funds
| Unrestricted Funds General General |
Balance at 01/09/2024 £ 166,952 166,952 |
Incoming resources £ 267,149 267,149 |
Outgoing resources £ (269,476) (269,476) |
Balance at 31/08/2025 £ 164,625 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164,625 |
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 31 August 2025
Unrestricted Funds - Previous year
| General General Purpose of unrestricted Funds General Educational Institute 15. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted funds General General Previous year Unrestricted funds General General |
Balance at 01/09/2023 £ 144,315 144,315 |
Incoming resources Outgoing resources Balance at 31/08/2024 £ £ £ 267,893 (245,257) 166,951 267,893 (245,257) 166,951 Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 135,847 28,780 164,627 135,847 28,780 164,627 Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 144,309 22,643 166,952 144,309 22,643 166,952 |
Incoming resources Outgoing resources Balance at 31/08/2024 £ £ £ 267,893 (245,257) 166,951 267,893 (245,257) 166,951 Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 135,847 28,780 164,627 135,847 28,780 164,627 Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 144,309 22,643 166,952 144,309 22,643 166,952 |
Balance at 31/08/2024 £ 166,951 |
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| 166,951 | ||||
| 135,847 28,780 164,627 |
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| Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 144,309 22,643 166,952 |
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| 144,309 22,643 166,952 |
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Lillah Charitable activities School Fees Exam Fees Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Subscriptions Charitable activities Cost of direct charitable activity SUPPORT COSTS Staff Wages Staff Wages Educational Materials Educational Materials Light & Heat Light & Heat Repairs to property Repairs to property Rates & Water Rates & Water Insurance Insurance Telephone Telephone Cleaning Cleaning |
£ 2025 37,082 37,082 209,786 20,281 230,067 267,149 (5,361) (5,361) (9,199) (9,199) (185,125) (185,125) (27,903) (27,903) (14,767) (14,767) (3,050) (3,050) (11,191) (11,191) (3,588) (3,588) (1,901) (1,901) (2,768) |
£ 2024 56,876 |
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| 56,876 191,180 19,837 |
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| 211,017 | ||
| 267,893 (5,375) |
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| (5,375) (4,301) |
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| (4,301) (178,623) |
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| (178,623) (23,589) |
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| (23,589) (20,434) |
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| (20,434) (5,564) |
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| (5,564) (4,656) |
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| (4,656) (3,884) |
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| (3,884) (2,878) |
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| (2,878) (2,682) |
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammed Zakariya (Bolton) Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Continued
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Support cost 10 Support cost 10 Governance costs Governance costs Governance costs Total resources expended Net Expenditure |
(2,768) (706) (706) 210 (4,127) (3,917) (269,476) (2,327) |
(2,682) (150) |
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| (150) 10,520 (3,641) |
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| 6,879 | ||
| (245,257) | ||
| 22,636 |
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