REGWEREO COMPANY NUMBEK. 03974795 IEnBland and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1093457 Re ort of the Trustees and Flnanclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 for Musllm Educatlonal Consultatlve Committee MECC T UST Page I
MUSLIM EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIVE COMMIThEE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Re orts Pa Trustees Annual Report 3-13 Independent Examlnatlon Report 14 Statement of Flnanclal Actlvities 15 Balance Sheet 16 Notes to the Accounts 17-21 Page 2
MUSLIM EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIVE COMMirrEE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees, who are also dlrectors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure In presentlng thelr report and the unaudlted financial statements of the charlty forthe year ended 31 March 2024. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered charlty name Musllm Educatlonal Consultative Committee Charity reglstratlon number 1093457 Company re8lstratlon number 3974795 Prlnclpal office 93 Court Road Balsall Heath Blrmingham B12 9LQ Reglstered office 93 Court Road Balsall Heath Birmingham B12 9LQ STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT THE TRUSTEES Chalrman Board of Trustees Secretary Treasurer Trustees Mr Mazar Dad Dr Khuram Bashlr Mr Mahmood Zahld Khan Mr Parwez Ahmed Mr Mohammed Zulflqar Mr Ashfaq Ahmed lobs) Accountants NEXTIN Chartered Certlfied Accountants Suite 38-P. Alum Rock Road, Birmingham B8 IJA. Page 3
- Structure. Governance and Management MECC Trust Is constltuted of ffve members serving as Offi bearers, each elected for a three-year term at the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Trustees holds overall re5ponslblllty for governance, strateglc leadership and policy overslght. Trustees are appointed to ensure a balanced mlx of skills, experlence and perspectives that support the chaTltyls legal duties and long-term development. In additlon, one appointed observer attends Board meetings to provide further scrutlny and Insight, strengthenlng transparency and supporting effectlve declslon-maklng. The Board recognises the Importance of expandlng Trustee membership. However, recrultment remalns challenglngi reflectlng wlder pre55ure5 across the voluntary sector. Desplte this, the Board remains committed to identifying and engaglng suitably experienced indivlduals to strengthen governance capaclty. Operational respon51bility is delegated to the Centre Manager, supported by a team of slx to eleven staff and a varlable number of volunteers who contrSbute to servlce dellvery throughout the year. Together, they oversee day-to-day operatlons and Implement the charltV5 programme of servlces, projects and communlty actlvltles. To enhance organlsatlonal effectlvene55, MECC Trust engages qualified profes51onal advlsors and speciallst consultants where requlred. Support Includes legal and regulatory compllance, fundralsing, project management, communicatlons, strategy development and buslnes5 planning. These external Inputs ensure the charlty beneflts from approprlate expertlse, stren8thens decision-making and rnaintalns high standard5 of delivery. Substantlal declslons remaln the responslblllty of the Board of Trustees, whlle operatlonal Implementatlon is delegated to the Centre Manager in line wlth establlshed procedures. In December 2024, both the Centre Manager and Senlor Advlsor retlred followlng more than twenty- flve years of dedlcated servlce. The Board records Its Sincere appreclatlon for thelr exceptlonal contrlbution to the charlty and the community. Thelr departure created an immedlate need to secure operational contlnuityi particularly glven the cultural, linguistic, rellglous and communlty knowledge requlred to manage one of the cltvs buslest IAG centres, Followlng careful conslderatlon, the Board concluded that a period of consolldatlon and stabS1isatlon was necessary. Glven the Chalrfs extenslve worklng knowledge of the charitrfs projects, long-standing collaboration with the prevlous Centre Manager, and hls professlonal background In local 80vernment, communlty development, project management, staffing and fundralslng, the Board appointed hlm to assume the dutles of Chlef Operatlng Officer on an interlm basis. HIS mandate Includes establlshing clear strategic prioritles, refreshlng the business plan and reviewing governance and operational arrangernents. Quarterly Board meetlngs continue to monltor the interim structure, wlth a formal review scheduled for mid-2026 to determlne the long-term leadership model. Page 4
Rlsk Management Risk oversight is undertaken by the Executive Committee, comprislng the Chair, Vice-chair and Treasurer. The Trust malntains a Risk Assessment, updated most recently in December 2024 and reviewed formally every three years, with interlm updates as necessary. MECC Trust holds Publlc Liabllity, Employerfs Llabllity and rnotor insurance and contlnues to review all compliance requlrements, includlng DBS check5, In line wlth leglslation and best practice. Acknowledgement5 The Board would like to place on record its appreclatlon for the commitment shown by staff, volunteers and partners durlng a year of notable transitlon. Thelr resillence and dedlcatlon have ensured contlnuity of crltlcal servlces and upheld the Tru5Vs reputatlon for reliability and communlty support. The Trustees also acknowledge the professionalism and determinatlon shown across the organisat5on, which has helped malntain stability during a challenglng perlod and supported the charlt¢s long-term direction. 3. Objectlves and Publlc Beneflt The Trustees confirm that they have complled with thelr duty under Section 17 of the Charlties Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charlty Commlsslon's guldance on publlc beneflt, Charltable Objectlves MECC Trust's core objectlves, aligned wlth recognlsed charltable purposes, are to: Relleve flnanclal hardshlp by maxlmlslng cllent Income through access to welfare benefits, In- work entltlements and flnanclal support schemes, Includlng advocacy for cllents facing complex beneflt-related Issues. Support indlviduals transitloning Into work, partlculadythose who may experlence dlfflcultle5 adjustlng to new routlnes or financlal clrcumstances. Reduce the Impact of fuel poverty through advlce, signposting and practical assistance. Advance educatlon and improve employabillty through personallsed one-to-one guldance, counselllng and structured support. Assist Indivlduals experlencing short or long-term unemployment to return to the labour market. Facllltate assessments to help cllents access further education, vocational training and skllls development. Promote dlgltal literacy and support Indlvlduals toconfldently use online servlce5, dlgltal tools and technology e55ential for everyday Ilfe. Support clients facing language barriers by provldlng culturally competent guidance and signposting to ESOL and language support services. Page S
Advance health and wellbeing by promotlng healthy living and improving access to wellbeing initiatives. Malntaln strlct confldentlallty and comply fully wlth Data Protectlon leglslatlon. Provide personalised contact and ongoing support to maintain continuity of assistance. Support the tralnlng, development and wellbeing of staff and volunteers. Work In partnersh5p wlth local and natlonal publlc-sector organisation5 and community bodies to align wlth wider policy priorities and promote soclal incluslon. Contrlbute to environmental sustalnability priorities by embeddlng responslble resource use and supportlng communlty awareness of sustainable Ilving. Piovlde an accesslble, independent and Inclus5ve support seniice for all member5 of the communlty. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Current Projects: MECC Trust Is dedlcated to fosterlng a safe and incluslve envlronment where everyone In the communlty can thrlve. Our mlssion Is to advocate and support communities, wlth a 5peclal focus on dlsadvanta8ed or vulnerable Indivlduals of all a8es. We are commltted to enhanclng Ilves by provldlng communlty servlces tailored to the needs of resldents In a warm and welcomlng manner. Our goal Is to address deprlvatlon by offerlng personallsed, relevant servlces to the local comrnunlty. Key Achlevements: Brum Energy: 'During the 2024125 year, MECC Trust continued its partlclpated as a key partner In the Brum Energy consortlurn led by BVSC. Our role focused on engaglng hard to reach communlty members. dellverlng tailored workshops on home-energy efflclency and beneflts entltlements, and providlng onward referral Into the wlder Brum Energy services. We contrlbuted to the expanslon of the programme by supporting the rollout of 'Centres for Warmth,, Increasing the nurnber of households assisted, and ralsing awarene55 of sustalnable Ilvlng practlces wlthln our cllent base. Over the year we helped In excess of 6,000 cllents households reduce energy costs, accessed 4000 beneflt ent5tlements worth In excess to £250k and provided dl8ltal literacy sUPPOrt to enable clients to utlllse online energy-savlng tools, Going forward, we will build on thls foundation to deepen our reach, enhance collaboratlon wlth local agencles, and allgn our work wlth natlonal energy efflclency and fuel poverty objectlves." Health and Soclal Project Our Health and Social ProJect[s] have continued to play a vital role in supportlng communlty members experlencing mental health challenges, flnanclal Instabllity and social Isolatlon. Recognlsing the complex and evolvlng wellbeing needs withln our communities, we have broadened our approach to deliver more comprehenslve and proactlve support. Page 6
Over the past year, we have developed a deeper understandlng of local wellbeing Issues through direct engagement, feedback and collaboratlve work with resldents and professlona15. Thls has enabled us to expand our health-focused activltle5, Includlng the continuation of our Park Walk Inltlative, supported by our moblle outreach van. These sessions provide safe, informal opportunities for physlcal actlvlty, soclal connectlon and wellbelng advice, particularly for individuals who may not engage with traditional health services, We have also Strengthened our emphasis on healthy Ilfestyles, offerin8 guldance around diet, exercise and general wellbeing. In addition, we have increased our collaboration wlth local GP practices, enabling better slgnpostlngi early-lntervention support and Improved access to services for those with unmet health needs. Looklng ahead, we aim to buSld on thls foundation by expandlng partnership worklng wlth GP surgerles, hospltals, NHS bodies and speclallst health organ15atlons. Our ambitlon 15 to contrlbute more directly to clty-wide efforts to reduce health Inequalltles, promote preventative care and support the long-term wellbeing of the communlties we serve, Flnan¢ial Asslstance In response to rlsing flnanclal pressures, we strengthened our Flnanclal Ass15tance offer to help Individua15 Improve stablllty and rnanage their circumstances more effectlvely. Whlle we do not provide regulated debt advice, we continue to offer practical guldance and slgnpostSng, Includlng Increased referrals to trusted FCA-regulated debt-advlce organlsatlons. Our advlsors have advocated on behalf of cllents with agencles and energy provlders to Secure falrer payment arrangements and, In some cases, achleve reductlons or clearance of arrears. A key achievement thls year was helping nearly 1,000 clients acce5S the Household Support Fund, securing around £200k for households, in additlon to the tens of thousands of pounds In ellglble beneflts and financlal support accessed by familles through our guldance. Our focus remain5 on Improving financSal resilience, strengthenlng referral pathways and ensurlng clients receive the right help at the right tlme. Informatlon, Advl¢e and Guldance (IAG) MECC Trust continues to provide clear, accesslble Informatlon, Advice and Guidance to help resldents navlgate the complexltles of the welfare system. Our advlsors rernaln up to date with current pollcles and procedures, ensuring individuals receive accurate and timely support wlth benefit entltlement, applicatlons and related enquiries. Over the past year, demand for welfare and benefits guidance has Increased. particularly among clients facing digital, language or confidence barriers. In response, we have expanded our IAG offer to provide more personallsed 5UPPOrt, Including assistance with online forms, understandlng entitlement changes and liaising with agencles where needed rnaklng Page 7
appropriate referrals to specialist organlsations and advocate on clients, behalf to remove barrlers and secure fair outcomes. Our IAG servlce works alongslde our Health and Soclal Project to improve flnanclal stability, wellbeing and access to essential servlces. Thls comblned approach contlnues to help create a more connected, informed and confident community. Income Maxlmlsatlon Fund (IMF) The Income Maximlsation Fund continued to make a slgniflcant impact during the perlod, supportSng hundreds of residents across the community. As the project overlapped the flnanclal year, the fundlng provlded vStal stabillty and enabled us to create new Job opportunitles and deliver additlonal training for our advisor5. Thls strengthened our overall servlce capaclty and ensured cllents recelved tlmely and accurate guidance. Through the IMF, we helped Indlvlduals access a wlde range of ellglble benefltsi grants and flnancial support, resulting in financial gains exceedin8 £lmilllon for cllents over the duratlon of the programme. Thls has dellvered substantlal added value to the community, Improving financlal reslllence and supportlng people through a partlcularly challenging economic perlod. Lottary Cost of Living Project This year marked the final phase of the Lottery Cost of Living Project, which continued to provlde vltal supportto Individuals and families struggling wlth rlslng day-to-day expense5. As this fundlng also overlapped two financial years, the project allowed us to maintaln continuity of support while helping residents manage increasln8 financlal pressures, The initlatlve focused on alleviating Immediate cost-of-Ilvln8 challenges, strengthenlng flnancial awareness and ensuring that households facing hardshlp recelved tlmely asslstance. As part of thls work, MECCTrust also collaborated with BVSC to deliverthe Household Support Fund (HSF), enabllng ell8lble resldents to access one of funding for essentials. Thls final year of fundln8 coritributed significantly to improving financial stablllty for hundreds of local famllles. Employment and Training Support MECC Trust's Employment and Training Support service contlnued to provlde essentSal guldance to individuals seeking work or wishing to improve thelr skllls. Over the year, we supported cllents with online job searches, understandlng employment-related benefits and developing the skllls needed to compete in a challenging labour market. We also offered tallored asslstance tothose faclng language barriers, dlgital exclusion or Ilrnited IT confidence, onsurlng they were not disadvantaged when accessing employment opportunitles. Our Page 8
approach remalned focused on Improving employabillty, Increaslng confidence and connecting indivlduals to appropriate learning, trainlng and work pathways. Enterprlslng Hub (Buslness Incubatlon) The MECC EnterprSsSng Hub contlnued to support early-stage entrepreneurs and Indlviduals exploring self-employment through our business-incubation model. The hub provldes a supportlve environment where Individuals can develop Ideas, bulld confldence and access practlcal guldance on business plannlng, marketlng, dlgltal skllls and the early stages of enterprlse development. Thls year, one of our partlcipants Successfully secured their own premlses and moved out of Incubation In January 2025* progresslng to secure order5 and begin manufacturing. This is an encouraging outcorne that reflect5 both their commitment and the value of sustalned support. Another particlpant, a newly quallfled sollcltor, contlnues to recelve structured mentorlng, professional guldance and slgnp05tlng from our leadership team as they establish themselves In the sector. We are also supportlng a number of emerging entrepreneurs in dlgltal, creatlve medla and soclal-medla content creatlon. helplng them reflne thelr Ideas and prepare for future enterprlse actlvlty. The Enterprislng Hub plays a small but important role in contrlbuting to a local clrcular economy, by helping indivlduals develop sustalnable buslne55 Ideas, encouraglng resource- efflclent models and supporting enterprlses that reinvest skSlls, creatlvlty and economlc actlvlty back Into the communlty. Through mentorln& capaclty-buildlng and access to development opportunitles, the Hub wlll continues to nurture local talent and promote inclusive economlc particlpatlon. 10, Soclal Integratlon To address soclal IsolatSon and strengthen community cohesion, MECC Trust contlnued to delivera range of artlvitie5 that encourage participatlon, connectlon and a sense of belonglng, Our regular soclal gatherlnES at the centre, partlcularly the Frlday afternoon sesslonsi provlde welcoming space for residents to meet, engage and build supportlve relatlonshlps. Throughout the wlnter months, we also saw many individuals visiting simply to warm up due to C05t-of-living pressures, wlth staff often offerlng a hot drlnk and a frlendly conversatlon as part of our commltment to creatlng a safe and incluslve environment. We continue to provide volunteer and school placement opportunlties and community outreach that promote active involvement and support personal wellbelng. A distinttlve feature of our work ha5 been the presence of our moblle outreach van In Cannon Hill Park, which has become an Iconlc flxture with Its own communlty followlng. The van has enabled Informal, posltive interactions between resldents, staff and volunteers, strengthening trust and Increasing access to support In an approachable and familiar settlng. Page 9
Through these comblned efforts, MECC Trust remains a trusted space where people can connect, feel supported and maintaln social contact during challÉnglng times. 11. Community Engagement and Falth-Related Support (Regulatory Clariflcatlon) We wish to clarlfy an error In last yearfs report regardin8 the nature of our falth-related actlvlty. Although MECCTrust has long served members of the Muslim community, alongside residents of many other background5, our recent work has not focused on expanding Islamlc activlties, deliverlng religious Snstrurtlon or promotlng religlous practice. These have not been part of our charitable purposes for many years, and we remaln fully aligned wlth the organlsatlon's stated objects and communlty-support mission. Over the past decade, as a wlde range of Islamlc Institutions and organisatlons have grown across the clty, MECC Trust has naturally shlfted its focus toward cost-of-living support, welfare, health and wellbeing, digital Inclusion, ernployment support and communlty cohesion. These are the areas where our services continue to provlde the greatest beneflt and meet our charltable objectives. Any falth-related support we provlde today Is Incldentsl and demand-led, such as the occasional dlstrlbution of Ilterature when requested, Informal signpostin& or participation in interfalth and Intercultural dlalogue when Snvlted. These activitie5 are supplementary, not core funrtions, and do not constitute religlous advancement. We also contlnue to host women's learnlng groups, where particlpants focus on Arablc, English and baslc digltal skills. These sessions are centred on language development, confidence-bulldlng and community participatlon, and are not delivered as rellgiou5 educatlon, although at time referred to as Quranic classes. Our overall approach remalns flrmly rooted In: incluslvitv, meetlng communlty need, supporting all resldents regardless of faSth, and dellvering servlce5 allgned with our charltable objects and publlc beneflt obligatlons. 12. Arts & Cultural Project While this year may not have carrled qulte the same excltement or scale as some of our previous cultural projects, understandable glven the increased focus on cost-of-llvlng support and organisational sustainability, our Arts & Cultural work continued to provide real value to the community. MECCTrust collaborated with the National Memorial Arboretum on exhlbitions explorlng the contrlbution5 of Kashmiri soldiers in the World Wars and the impact of the Covld-19 pandemlc Page 10
on Blrmlngham Communities. The 2023124 exhibition, created wlth the support of MECC volunteers and local elders, attracted over 4000 visitors, demonstrating continued publlc interest and the importance of preserving community stories. We also malntalned a steady pro8ramme of communlty arts activlty, through our energv café5, hosting workshops for residents. These Sessions, led by local co-ordlnators and supported by volunteers, offered a much-needed creative outlet durlng a challenging year. Collaboratlve projects encouraged partlclpants to work together, produclng artwork that reflects community Identity and shared experien. Even In a year where our prlority was supportlng people through financial hardshipi the arts remained an lrnportant way of fosterlng connectlon, expression and community prlde. Future Development Goals MECC Trust's forward strategy bullds on the progress made th15 year and reflects our commltment to strengthenlng communlty reslllence, expandlng econornlc opportunity, and supportlng resldents across 8alsall Heath and surroundlng areas. Our development prlorltles for the year ahead focus on sustainable growth, Improved service delivery, and greater community Impact. Income-Generatlng and Communlty-Led Inltlatlves We wlll contlnue developlng sustalnable prolects that create practlcal opportunltles for local people to Improve thelr financlal independence. These inltlatlves alm to support unemployed and dlsadvantaged resldents wlth real, long-term pathway5 to Increased stabllity. Strengthenlng Workforce and Volunteer Capadty A review of staffing and volunteer struCtuS wlll ensure we have the right skills and resources to dellver our programmes effertlvely. Volunteer recruitment and retentlon remaln ongoing challenges; however, we will continue to provide training, incentives, and structured pathways to encourage long-term Involvernent. Servlce Evaluatlon and Expanslon We wlll assess our current servlces and explore new areas of dellvery that respond to emerglng communlty needs. including digital Inclusion, energy resllience, and decarbonlsatlon awareness, Thls ensures our 5UPPOrt remains relevant, flexible, and responsive. Partnershlp and Stakeholder Engagernent Collaboratlon remalns central to our approach. We wlll contlnue strengthening relatlonshlps w5th local organlsations, funder5, and publlc-sector partners to achleve wlder reach and shared Impact across the communlty, Pagell
Improvlng Communlcatlon and Vlslblllty We wlll enhance our marketing, communlcation, and soclal media presence to raise awareness of our services, increase engagement, and ensure resldents can easily access support. Clearer, more consistent communication wlll also help demonstrate the impact of our work. Dlgital Transforrnatlon and Data Improvement We wlll Invest In Improvlng digital systems and data processes to support more accurate monitoring and reporting. This includes addresslng current Ilmltations and modernising internal procedures to improve efflclency and evidence-based decision-making. Infrastructure and Asset Dwelopment Bulld5ng on our recent decarbonlsatlon work and successful moblle outreach activity, we wlll contlnue to strengthen our physical and mobile assets to support long-term communlty engagement and programme delivery. Governance, Sustalnablllty, and Strateglc Plannlng We wlll contlnue to revlew and update our pollclesi governance arrangements, and long-term buslness plan. Sustainabllltyl flnanclal, operational, and environmental, wlll remaln a key focus as we plan for future growth and stabillty. Community Volce and Co-Design We wlll develop stronger mechanlsms for capturlng resldent feedback and Involvlng the communlty In shaplng future services, ensuring our work remain5 grounded In local needs and Ilved experlence. Accounts MECC Trust engages Nextln Chartered Certifled Accountants to provide accountancy and payroll servlces and to prepare the annual flnancial statements, Quarterly flnancial management meetings ensure strong oversight and robust financial controls. The Trust has strengthened Its approach to budgetlng and forecasting, placing greater emphasSs on forward plannlng to ensure resources are used effectively and remain aligned wSth strategic prlorltles. Monthly expendlture durlng 2024125 was approxlmately £12,000 and Is expected to rlse to around £19,000 over the next 12 months as service delivery expands. In revlewlng Its reserves strategy, the Board considered the level of flnancial re5111ence requlred to protect operatlons and manage unforeseen pressures. The Board's aspiratlon going into 2025/26 is to bulld reserves to a level of £150,000, whlch is considered an approprSate balance to cover Six months of projected operating costs and provide a responsible contingency for unexpected expenditure. This reflects a prudent and well-reasoned approach to financial sustainability. Page 12
The Trust also recognlses the ongolng capital and malntenance requirements associated with 91 Court Road. As the premises are currently leased from the Councll, work contlnues to explore the potentlal for a Community AssetTransfer, whlch would provide long-term stablllty and enable future investment in the building for community beneflt. Support and Appreclatlon MECC Trust and Its Board of Trustees extend sinre thanks to the organi5ations and Indlviduals whose flnancial and practical support has made this yearfs work possible. The contributlon of our funders and partners has been central to sustainlng our programmes, Strengthening comrnunlty impact and enabllng us to respond effectlvely to local needs. We are partlcularly grateful to the many fundin8 bodles whose grants have supported our projects throughout the year. These include natlonal, regional and local partnerswhose collectlve investment has enabled MECC Trust to dellver advlce serl¢e5, energy support InStlatlve5, communlty development projects and targeted assistance to vulnerable households. Their commitment has ensured continulty of servlces and allowed the Trustto dellver high-quality• community-centred work across Balsall Heath and the wlder area. We also recognlse the cruclal contrlbutlon of partner organlsatlons that have collaborated wlth us throughout the year. Thelr shared expertise, operatlonal 5UPPOrt and strategic engagement have strengthened service dellvery and enhanced our reach. These partnershlps contlnue to play an important role In shaping our work and supportln8 Innovatlon across the Trust's programmes. The Trust look5 forward to continulng these valued relatlonshlps as we move Into 2025/26, bulldlng on a strong foundatlon of cooperatlon, shared purpose and community benefit. Small company provlslons Thls report has been prepared In accordance wlth the small companles, reglme under the Companles Act 2006. Approved by the Board and slgned on Its behalf by: Mazar Dad Ichalrman) Date: 1511212025 J 2L( L6'oH Page 13
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Muslim Educational Consultative Committee I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 7 to 13. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedure5 laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 14515)(b) of the 2011 Act); and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charlty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements -to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or 12) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reach d. Nadeem Umer (IFA) Nextin Accountants 38-P Alum Rock Road Birmingham, B8 IJA 1511212025 Date,, Page 14
Muslim Educational Consultative Committee Statement of Flnancial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestricted Notes funds Restricted funds INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated fund5 Voluntary & Project income Investment income 10,259 1,244 216,201 226,460 1,244 236,220 525 Total Incoming resources 11,503 216,201 227.704 236,745 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable actlvltles General and project costs Governance costs 110,019 8,112 71,389 181,408 8.112 125,255 26,350 Total resources expended NET INCOMEING/{OUTGOINGJ RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFRS 118,131 71,389 189,520 151,605 {106,628} 144,812 38,184 85,140 Gross transfers between funds 106,628 1106,628) Net Incoming/(outgoing) resources 38,184 38,184 85,140 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward Transfer of funds 225,321 52,500 172,821 60,000 52,500 150,684 160,000 115,000 285,321 200,181 323,505 160,000 115,000 285,321 160,000 Revaluation Reserve brought forward Revaluation Reserve increase durlng the year TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 172,821 425,684 598,505 445,321 Page 15
Musllm Educatlonal Consultative Committee Balance Sheet At 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENfASSETS Debtors Cash in hand and at bank 319,876 206,924 293,526 293,526 244,603 244,603 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors 19,048) 284,478 16,2061 NET CURRENT ASSETS 238,397 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 604,355 445,321 ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME ET ASSETS 15,8501 598,505 445,321 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restrlcted funds Revaluation reserve TOTAL FUNDS io 172,821 150,684 275,000 598,505 225,321 60,000 160,000 445,321 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companles Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The members have not required the charltable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companles Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responslbllities for lal ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sectlons 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and {b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deflclt for each financial year in accordance with the requlrements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial Statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. These financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charltable companies and with the Financlal Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 20081. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on . behalf by: 1511212025 and were signed on its Mazar Dad Ichalrmanl The notes form part of these financial statements Page 16 m L >AH'413
Muslim Educatlonal Consultatlve Committee Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting convention The flnancial statements have been prepared under the historlcal cost convention, and In accordan with the Flnancial Reportlng Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015), the Companles Act 2006 and the requlrements of the Statement of Recommended Practlce, Accountlng and Reporting by Charltles. Incomlng resources All Incoming resources are Included on the Statement of Financial Activitie5 when the charlty is legally entltled to the Income and the amount can be quantlfled with reasonable accuracy. Resources expended Expendlture Is accounted for on an accruals basls and has been classified under headlngs that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be dlrectly attrlbuted to partlcular headings they have been allocated to actlvities on a basis conslstent with the use of resources. Reserves pollcy The Board of Trustees have adopted a reserve policy to hold a minimum reserve of approximately £150, 000, to meet legal & staff contigencies and to allocate capital funds. Tangible flxed assets All flxed assets are reported by uslng Hlstorlcal Cost Conventlon. Depreclatlon Is provlded at the followlng annual rates In order to wrlte off each asset over its estlmated useful Ilfe. FF & Equpment 180/0 WDV Plant & Machinery 180h WDV Land and Bulldlng is revalued at £195,547 In the prevlous accountlng years and a Revaluation Taxation The charlty Is exempt from corporatlon tax on Its charltable actlvltles. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used In accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretlon of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrlctlons arlse when speclfied by the donor or when funds are ralsed for particular restricted purposes. Further explanatlon of the nature and PLJrpose of each fund Is Included in the notes to the flnanclal statements. 2. VOLUNTARY & PROJECT INCOME 31.03.25 31.03.24 Donatians Project Grants others 59 9,270 217,131 79 7,840 228,301 226,460 236,220 Page 17 Musllm Educatlonal Consultative Committee
Note5 to the Financlal Statements lor the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.03.25 31.03.24 -Grants received, Included in the above, are as follows- NGED S WE PLC National Grid DOD GRP Midland Small Health Community Forum EonES Heart of Eng5and Community Organisation Acivico DCFM Ltd 8,380 2,195 12,183 2,347 32,142 74,746 20,315 St Paul Communlty Grant 630 Thrive Togetehr Birmingham Grant 300 Groundwaor UK RIC Grant (Restricted) 54,220 The Rowland Txust {Restrlcted) 2,360 BVSC - l.ead Wiim Home PLOjCCt (Restricted) 19,340 SIVT - Income MaximÉzation Project (Restricted) 23,715 The B21row Cadbuiy Trust (Restricted) 5,000 Garfield Iveston Foundation Grant (Restrlcted) 20,000 Bhm Voluntary (Restricted) 91,566 75,993 217,131 228,301 -Donations received, Included in the above, are as follows: Members Donations Easy Funding 59 59 79 79 3. INVESTMENT INCOME 31.03.25 31.03.24 Deposit account interest 1,244 525 4. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024 . Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. Page 18 Muslim Educational Consultative Committee
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for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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||Wages and salaries|||86,156|77,472||
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||At 1 April 2024|195,547|720|16,200|212,467||
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||Revaluation
of the Property|115,000|||115,000|I|
||At 31 March 2025|310,547|720|16,200|327,467||
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||Accumulated Depreciation||||||
||At 1 April 2024||236|5,307|5,543||
||Depreciation
for the year||87|1,961|2,048||
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||At 31 March 2025|i|323
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||At 31 March 2025|310,547|397|8,932|319,876||
||At 31 March 2024|195,547|484|10,893|206,924|i|
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||PAYE payable|||731|3,240||
||Wages payable|||8,000|1,975||
||Pension
payable|||317|991||
||Other taxex and social security payable|||9,048
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||Accrualsanddefferredincome|||5,850|3,321|i|
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Note5 to the Flnancial Statements-continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 9. ANALY51S OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS 31.03.25 31.03.24 Unrestricted funds Restricted fund Total funds Total funds Fixed assets Current assets Creditors Accruals and deferred income 319,876 142,842 19,0481 15,8501 447,821 319,876 293,526 9,048 5,850 598,505 206,924 244,603 6,206 150,684 150,684 445,321 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net Movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.03.24 At 31.03.25 Unrestricted funds General fund Revaluation Reserve Restrlcted funds Restricted Grant Income 225,321 275,000 {106,628) 106,628 225,321 275,000 60,000 144,812 106,628 98,184 TOTAL FUNDS 560,321 Net movement in funds, included In the above are as follows.. 38,184 598,505 Incomlng Resources Resources Expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Grant Income 11,503 118,131 106,628 216,201 71,389 144,812 TOTAL FUNDS 227,704 189,520 38,184 11. CLOSING FUNDS POSITION Balance at 31.03.25 Unrestricted Funds- General Unrestricted Funds- Designated Restricted Funds Revaluation Reserves Total Funds {Available for usel (Contlngency) (Project specific) (Fixed Assets Revaluation) 22,821 150,000 150,684 275,000 598,505 Page 20
Musllm Educational Consultative Committee Detalled Statement of Financlal Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.03.25 31.03.24 INCOMING RESOURCES Donations and fundraising Project income Grants Grants (Unrestricted) Grants {Restrictedl HMRC Grants 59 9,270 79 7,840 228,301 930 216,201 226,460 236,220 Investment income Deposit account interest 1,244 525 Total Incomlng resources 227,704 236,745 RESOURCES EXPENDED Project costs Total project costs 71,389 22,228 Charitable actlvities Wages Postage and stationery Sundries Telephone and internet Heat and Ilght Insurance Rent and rates Water rates Web costs Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Advertising costs Depreciation Bank charges 86,156 849 393 77,472 798 2,774 1,984 3,749 1,367 4,925 318 207 5,620 1,243 1,630 3,714 1,439 5,163 1,423 3,015 1,563 2,555 2,048 71 2,497 73 110,019 103,028 Governance costs Accountancy Legal and professional Fundraising costs & Consultancy Bank charges 886 660 4,084 18,325 60 1,710 5,457 60 8,112 189,520 23,129 148,384 Total resources expended Net Incomelldeficlt) 38,184 88,361 Page 21