UK Charlty R•g ND.. 10gaB84 ij lollbon 31glamir Cultural £>o¢ittp 389-395 Wightman Road, London N8 ONA - Tele: 020 8348 03531020 8368 7323 Correspondonce to: Sister Bibi Khan - 9 Willoughby Rcjad, London N8 OHR Website: www.li¢$.info CR USTEE. REPORT PRESENTED TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 28th Jul 2025 FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL 2024- 31ST MARCH 2025
. Brotherslsisters-in-lslam, ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM July 29th 2024 was 41 years for LICS however at the time of the AGM LICS will be in its 42nd year since its formation. we continue to support and help our congregation and wider community. Attendan at madrassah and booking of the hall has been greatly reduced in the aftermath of covid. LICS continues being part of and attending several initiatives working in partnership with the NHS, London Borough Haringey, Metropolitan Police, Age Concern, Faith Groups, Mosques, Civic events, and other agencies. Positive efforts are made by Helpers, members, local brothers, and sisters in all areas as is required by our communities, LICS advocate on behalf of familieslindividuals with local authority, housing, or benefits agencies to ensure a successful outCDme. Members were informed that LICS sold the four bed-room house in Denmark road on 2nd July 2024. LICS are represented on Faith Groups, London Faith & Beliefs Forum, SACRE, the Independent Advisory Board [Police], and the Community Health Advisory Board., LICS attend many meetings to encourage building bridges in our community and ensure we impact service delivery from all agencies for our diverse community. Yearly contracts for CCTV, PA system, Lift, fire safety and alarms, air conditioning, and gas safety. Repairs are carried out as and when neSsary, which this year included an upgrade to the PA System and ccrv. LICS are aware of the increase in Islamophobia and have had various incidents directed at the Mosque. There has been reports of verbal anti-muslim abuse, spitting and pushinglswearing. LICS has applied for security measures from the Home Office but not SucsSfUl. In the meantirne, Helpers perform this role. MEETINGSIMEMBERSHIP There are 12 Trustees currently. Membership donations are on the low side since covid. A reminder that Trustees agreed to continue 2019-2024 the membership of existing members because of the pandemic. Membership fees will be reinstated for the year 2024-2025 EVENTS OBSERVED. Sisters Circles, Madrassah, full prayers, janaaza, nikkah and weddings continue to be held; LICS welcomed new classes this year a weekly Sisters Halaqah for young sisters 16+ Youth Circle for young ones to share experiences and issues in addition to learning. This class is conducted by Imam Ishaaq Jasat. LICS has held Visit My Mosque yearly, however the Mosque will always welcome visitors at any time. LICS hosted and attended meetings with mult Failh Forum, Muslim Interfaith, Community Safety, Holocaust Memorial Group, Unsung Women awards, Haringey Hefoes award, Community Iftar, Poli Recruits, school visits to name a few. Sister Bibi is the Chairperson of SLLTclary's RLporl 24-25
Haringey Multi Faith Forum, an essential and rewarding role within our communities. LICS was instrumental in forming the North London Council of Mosques on 1811122 consisting of eleven Mosques in Haringey, Barnet and Enfield with representatives from Waltham Forest. LICS play an important role in NLCOM encouraging other Mosques to work in a collaborative way. LICS President, Sister Bibi was appointed as Chairperson for NLCOM and now consists of 1 g Mosques in four boroughs - Enfield, Haringey, Islington and Barnet. EDUCATION. Madrassahs continue seven days a week cn site and some classes continue online. Sisters Circle are held monthly, while classes for sisters are held weekly where there are three groups offering recitation and Islamic history The young sisters Halaqah is held weekly LICS continue to welcome 65 Primary and Secondary Schoolg to visit the Mosque where interactive Islamic facts are given in addition to a tour of the Mosque. Many children enjoy and participate in the Q&A sessions. LICS also supports schools with GCSE revision lessons for RE. LICS continues to facilitate Holocaust Memorial Educational Sessions where 120 children attended the Mosque along with Multi Faith Members, Police, and community members. Eden Jewish School and Ashmole Primary attended the session where they learnt about the Holocaust and there was also an exhibition showing the Muslim families and Imams who protected and saved many of the Jewish families. OUR IMAMS Brother Abdul Kadir is LICS head Imam who provide cover for three and a half days per week. Imam Abdullah Al Maktoum joined LICS as Imam for prayers only covering the other three and a half days. Helpers Brahim and Omar provide and monitor aCsS to services run by LICS such as opening and closing the Mosque and safety, security aspects of the charity's building. The Mosque continues to be an asset within our local community. LICS encouiages non- Muslims to visit the Mosque when it is allowed, and we continue to distribute free copies of the Holy Quran and other related publications. The Mosque continues to welcome and visit different faith groups. We have all worked hard to eslablish it and most importantly it is a place where we and our families belong - I pray that Almighty Allah will bless, guide, and protect us all and that He will bring us closer to Him. Report by Secretary Trustee.- lrnran Alli Moved.. Print name. Signature. Seconded.. tEIJL Print name. Signature. Adopted.. Bibi Khan Print name. Date.. 28th July 2025 Secretat! s Report ?4-2 j
LONDON ISLAMIC CULTURAL SOCIETY
Treasurer's Re
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It is with great pleasure that I present this report and accounts of thc London Islamic Cultural societ for th¢
ear ended 31, March ?025. The nett surplus of £135,81 I make% thi8 our mi)%t successful ear, duc in the
main that it includes tw'o Eids. 11 ith out the dedication and suppnrt of our steadfast mcmher8 aiid supporlers or
the LICS it wuuld noi h&lV¢ been possibll lo achicvc such a succ¢sstul y¢ar.
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l. Gift Aid
£130,138 gifted during the vear. A further amount of £.32,535 is tc) be reLl
LOINDON ISLAMIC CULTURAL SOCIETY Income and Expenditure Account for the Year ended 31 st March 2025 2024 Members. subscription Subscription paid in advance Donations - Mosquèlcultural Society Donations - Gift Aids Donations for Imams. other Donations & Sundry Income Total Incom• 610 120 16.370 130,138 11,700 123,307 910 200 12,510 103.001 13.860 21,652 282,245 152.133 endlture: P.A & CCTV Repairs, Renewals and Additions Gas, Heating and Lighting Water Charges Insurances Telephones Printing and Slationery Postages Functions Maintenance Building MaintpnanGe Lift and Fire General Expenses Imams. Depreciation Promotion etc. Refuse Colleetlon Bank Charges Air Condition Security Subs¢ribtions Total Expendltur• 6,897 35.794 22,176 2.795 2.350 4,509 4,140 787 7,955 19,700 5.490 1,354 11,700 4,398 3,550 3,390 1,822 5,595 1,414 500 17,052 13,950 15,048 1,976 2,050 2,135 3,220 500 5.275 17,635 4,518 659 13,860 3,824 3,000 3,083 4,060 5,081 146,314 116,906 Exco98 of Income over Expendlture 135,931 35,227 Appropriation Account.. Add: Subscription in advance at 1st April 2026 Le8s: Subscription in advance at 31st March 2024 80 200 200 20 120 £ 135,811 -180 £ 35,047 Surplus for the Yoar Carr1 Forward Moved.. S•condèd.. Adopted: 161
ND LAMIC CULT RAL CIETY 2025 2024 Assets: Freehold Building and land at cost 185,308 185,308 Freehold Building Additions New Building New Development 423,638 423,638 2,430,606 2,430,606 810,000 720,919 Fixtures and Equipment 17,583 15,294 Prepayments 735 735 Cash at Bank 283,678 170,111 Petty Cash 100 25 283 778 4 151648 170 136 3 946 636 Reserves And Liabilities: Accumulated Surplus.. Balance at 1 st April 2024 2,531,072 2,507,785 Surplus for the year 135 811 2,666,883 35 047 2,531,072 Other Gifts 1,330,184 1,241,103 l.F Loans 144,627 144,627 Loans Other 8,360 16,360 Accruals 1,514 1,514 Subscription pain in advance 80 4 151648 200 3 946 636 I have examined Ihe aboi'e Balance Sheet Dated 31 St M(WLh 202). and th¢ atta¢hed Income and Exp¢ndilurc Account t.or ihe year then cndcd, 14,ith the bc)oks and vouchers of the society and hai'e found the sarne to be in accordance thereik ith. OliN'Lr Johnson & Co
I UK Charrty Reu No". 1093884 lonboll 3fglamit CulturaI £)ocietp 389495 Wightman Road, London N8 ONA - Telo: 020 8348 03531020 8368 7323 Corre8pondanco to: Slstsr Blbl Khan- 9 Wllloughby Road, London N8 OHR Website: www.lics.info Minutes of Annual Gen 28thJu 2025 L30 As listed 29 tinancial members. There were 11 Trustees present. [ l. Alli, K. Khan, A. Mohamed, L. All. K. All. B.R Khan, F. Rahman, Z. Coonjah, A. Razack, M. Rahman, and A. Chand]. I proxy vote - Nelsha Hanlff l Meetln ue Cultural Centre. sent: Quorum:7 Chalr erson: enin Duah: hairrnan's Re ort The Chairman Sister Bibi Khan welcomed everyone to the AGM and thanked them for their continued support to the Trustees who continue to manage and deliver the services needed for the progression of the Society. The President shared her concerns with the gathering about the increase in anti-muslim hate. She asked everyone to report incidents to the Police no matter how insignificant. Presldent - Slster Blbl Khan By all who were present. LICS continues to be transparent in our business and benefit for our community. Members present expressed thanks to all for continued dedication and hard work to ensure the Society continues its work. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 291h September 2024 was read, Moved by Brother Abdul Razack and seconded by Sister Zorida Coonjah. There were no amendments or additions. Adopted by Sister Bibi Khan, There were no matters arising. Secreta 'sRe ort 2024- 2025 The Secietary's Report detailed the work and progress made by LICS during the last financial year, activities held, numbers of meetings. Membership fees have been sporadic due to the pandemic therefore the meeting agreed to continue membership for all who were registered from 2019. This will be reviewed in 2024 - 2025 as we acknowledge many members are still not attending the centre. The Secretary's Report informed members that LICS purchased a plot of land immediately behind the Mosque at auction for an amount of £420k. The plot had planning permission for a four-bedroom house. The house was built and sold on 2nd July 2024 The President thanked all Trustees, their families and all members for their dedication and support. The report continues to provide details of the day-to-day business of the Society with information about the many families in the UK and those living abroad who have been beneficiaries of the yearly distribution of Sadka Fitr and Zakaat, in addition funds have been raised for disasters and tragedies. The Society continues to help the poor and needy in countries worldwide one of those ways has been to establish wells in Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistsn to assist families living in remote places.
The report also recognised LICS'S success as being the guidance, leadership and wisdom of the President, Sister Bibi Khan in steering a dynamic, progressive, and unique organisation. The Secretary's Report was moved by Sister Zorida Coonjah and seconded by Brother Abdul Razack. Adopted by Sister Bibi Khan. Treasurer's Re ort 2024 -2025 Annual Balance Sheet detailing figures for 2024-2025. The Treasurer, Bro Leonard Ali informed members that there was a net surplus of £135.811 our most successful year. The Treasurer informed all that there was £130,138 gifted during the year. Brother Leonard assured members that his aim as has always been the case is to reduce costs for the Society and thanked members and supporters who have been very generous in giving donations. Interest Free Loans outstanding is £144,627 last year, it was noted that some donators do not want to reclaim loans, but they have not formally indicated so. Gift Aid on donations continues to be claimed of £32,535 to be claimed from HMRC for 24-25. He outlined that the Society must meet Health & Safety requirements for the lift, PA system, CCTV. and air conditioning including fire equipment maintenance which attracts a yearly ongoing cost. The Treasurer thanked everyone for their support and expressed thanks on behalf of the Trustees to all members for their efforts and work during the last year. He also said that he was proud of the achievements rnade by LICS despite us being in a negative deficit. The work carried out by LICS is outstanding. The Treasurers, Report was moved by Brother Abdool Razack and seconded by Brother Khalid Khan. Adopted by Sister Bibi Khan. Sister Bibi concluded the meeting thanking all Trustees for their hard work and continued support. Closing Prayer: Brother Imam Kadir Minutes by Brother Imran Alli: Imran Alli AmendmentslAdditions'. None Moved.. Seconded.. Adopted. Sister Bibi Khan L . Date: 28th Jul 2025