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
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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
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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.
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2. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Through these comblned efforts, MECC Trust remains a trusted space where people can
connect, feel supported and maintaln social contact during challÉnglng times.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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,,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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## Notes to the Financial Statements-continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
|||||||‘||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|S.|STAFFCOSTS|||31.03.25|31.03.24|‘
1
]|
|||||£|£|}
i|
|||||||i|
||Wages and salaries|||86,156|77,472||
||The average monthly
number of employees|during the year was|asfollows:||||
|||||||]|
|||||31.03.25|31.03.24|f|
|||||||1|
|||||1
0|6||
||No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.||||||
|6.|TANGIBLE FIXEDASSETS|||||I|
||||Furniture,|Plant &||i|
|||land and|Fixture and|Machinery||I|
|||Building|Equipment|(Van)|Total|l|
||COST||||£|f
'
l|
||At 1 April 2024|195,547|720|16,200|212,467||
||Additions||||||
||Revaluation
of the Property|115,000|||115,000|I|
||At 31 March 2025|310,547|720|16,200|327,467||
|||||||i|
||Accumulated Depreciation||||||
||At 1 April 2024||236|5,307|5,543||
||Depreciation
for the year||87|1,961|2,048||
|||en|||||
||At 31 March 2025|i|323
i|7,268
es|7,591|H|
||NET BOOK VALUE|||||\
1|
||At 31 March 2025|310,547|397|8,932|319,876||
||At 31 March 2024|195,547|484|10,893|206,924|i|
|||||||i|
|6a.|Debtors||||||
|||||31.03.25|31.03.24||
|||||£|£||
||Prepaid Insurance||||||
||Prepaid Rent for 91 Court Road|||=|=
”|=
”
**i**|
|||||||i|
||Prepaid Rates|||NS||i|
|||||||i|
|||||||i|
|7.|CREDITORS|||f|£|i
H
||
||PAYE payable|||731|3,240||
||Wages payable|||8,000|1,975||
||Pension
payable|||317|991||
||Other taxex and social security payable|||9,048
6,206
i
a
||||
|||||||i|
|8.|ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME
|
'H||||||
||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
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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
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