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2021-04-05-accounts

Charity number: 1097818

SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6 - 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 18
The following pages do not form part of the statutory financial statements:
Charity Detailed income and expenditure account and summaries

SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Trustees Garry Doherty Ken Gorman Pierre-David Bertin Cynthia Jean Klein Shazia Hussain Sarah Gray Charity registered number 1097818 Principal office 253 Globe Road London E2 0JD

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the School of Sufi Teaching for the 6 April 2020 to 5 April 2021.

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The charity's objects and focus of activites remain:

The school of Sufi Teaching (UK) is dedicated to the spiritual practices of Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi sufi order, whose masters can be traced directly back to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The school was founded by Hazrat Azad Rasool (ra) grand shaykh of the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi sufi order and director of the Institute of Search for Truth.

Hazrat's son and deput, Shaykh Hazrat Hamid Hasan, now leads the order and provides initiation and guidance to the people on the path of sufism. The school offers instruction in the teachings of the five sufi orders - the Naqshbandi, Mujaddidi, Christi, Qadiri and Shahili with special emphasis on the Mujaddidi practices. The aim of the school is to serve the needs of people from all backgrounds who are seeking spiritual advancement and may benefit from authentic sufi teachings.

The Practices

According to Sufis, human beings are asleep. The vast majority of us are oblivious to the realities of life and death, existence and God. We live our lives as if in a dream or metaphor. Various systems of belief have been constructed throughout history in an attempt to give meaning to our lives. Though the systems may satisfy the intellectual and emotional needs of some seekers, other perceive that such systems are only approximations to the Truth. These individuals have a deep yearning to experience Reality as it is, to live their lives conciously in accordance with the Truth.

The technique we use consists of a traditional form of sufi meditation (muraqabah), focusing on the heart and involving a process of "transmission". (nisbah). Through this particular practice of meditation we can heighten our intuitive insight and gain an awakened heart with which we can see all things in their true perspective. This leads to an unveiling of the powerful interrelatedness between human beings and the universe.

There have been no changes to these objectives since the Trust was established.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

Achievements and performance

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Achievements and performance (continued)

a. Main achievements of the Charity

In Spring 2020, the School opened its doors to a wider community in its beautiful new home in East London. Our new building or zawiyah is a gathering place for travellers on the sufi path. It provides a space where seekers can devote themselves to spiritual practices and find guidance in the company of the shaykh and fellow students.

The London centre of the school of Sufi Teaching reflects the diversity of its members and visitors, bringing together spaces for meditation, prayer, teaching and community engagement. The building comprises both a dedicated space for mediatation and prayers, and a community space open to a wider public. The community area includes a well equipped kitchen and bathroom facilities, as well as a spacce for seminars, workshops, exhibitions and events. This public area is envisioned as a space for engagement for practitioners in different fields ranging from art, achitecture, design to literature, poetry and complementary therapies, seeking connections between creative and spiritual endeavours and holistic approaches to professional practices. The centre creates a link between physical and spiritual realms and an opportunity to explore the relationsip between sacred space and spiritual experience.

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

b. Reserves policy

The trustees have reviewed the reserves of the charity. Our policy is to hold enough funds to meet the operating costs of the charity.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

School of Sufi Teaching is a registered charity, number 1097818, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 30 March 2022 and signed on their behalf by Pierre David Bertin.

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of School of Sufi Teaching ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2021.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed:

Dated: 30 March 2022

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Richard Rhodes

FCA

1 The Green Richmond Surrey

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Investments
4
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Restricted
funds
2021
£
10,731
-
10,731
-
-
10,731
-
10,731
10,731
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
46,209
-
46,209
29,790
29,790
16,419
1,201,089
16,419
1,217,508
Total
funds
2021
£
56,940
-
56,940
29,790
29,790
27,150
1,201,089
27,150
1,228,239
Total
funds
2020
£
84,717
32
84,749
24,793
24,793
59,956
1,141,133
59,956
1,201,089

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2021

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds
13
Total funds
4,001
42,081
46,082
(14,139)
2021
£
1,196,296
1,196,296
31,943
1,228,239
1,228,239
1,228,239
10,731
1,217,508
1,228,239
8,862
27,974
36,836
(25,818)
2020
£
1,190,071
1,190,071
11,018
1,201,089
1,201,089
1,201,089
-
1,201,089
1,201,089

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 30 March 2022 and signed on their behalf by Pierre David Bertin

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

1. General information

School of Sufi Teaching is registered in England and Wales with the Charity Commission. The Charity's principal address is 253 Globe Road, London E2 0JD.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

School of Sufi Teaching meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property - 2%

2.6 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.7 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.8 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.9 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.10 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

3. Income from donations and legacies

Donations
Donations
Restricted
funds
2021
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
£
10,731
46,209
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
84,717
Total
funds
2021
£
56,940
Total
funds
2020
£
84,717

4. Investment income

Total funds 2021 £

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

4. Investment income (continued)

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2020 2020
£ £
Investment income - local cash 32 32

5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Direct costs - School of Sufi Teaching
29,790
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Direct costs - School of Sufi Teaching
24,793
Total
funds
2021
£
29,790
Total
funds
2020
£
24,793

6. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Activities
undertaken Support Total
directly costs funds
2021 2021 2021
£ £ £
Direct costs - School of Sufi Teaching 14,416 15,374 29,790

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Activities
undertaken Support Total
directly costs funds
2020 2020 2020
£ £ £
Direct costs - School of Sufi Teaching 6,000 18,793 24,793

7. Independent examiner's remuneration

2021 2020
£ £
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charity's annual accounts 1,200 1,200

8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL) . During the year ended 5 April 2021, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL) .

9. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 6 April 2020
Additions
At 5 April 2021
Depreciation
At 6 April 2020
Charge for the year
At 5 April 2021
Freehold
property
£
1,227,780
19,009
1,246,789
37,709
12,784
50,493

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

9. Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Net book value
At 5 April 2021
At 5 April 2020
Freehold
property
£
1,196,296
1,190,071

10. Debtors

Due within one year
Other debtors
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Other loans
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Financial instruments
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
2021
£
4,001
4,001
2021
£
12,000
940
1,199
14,139
2021
£
42,081
2020
£
8,862
8,862
2020
£
13,000
940
11,878
25,818
2020
£
27,974

11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

12. Financial instruments

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise cash at bank and in hand.

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

13. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 6
April 2020
£
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
1,201,089
Restricted funds
•Zawiya
-
•Hardship fund
-
•Ramadan outreach
-
•International retreat
-
-
Total of funds
1,201,089
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at 5
April 2021
£
46,209
(29,790)
1,217,508
3,000
-
3,000
2,161
-
2,161
70
-
70
5,500
-
5,500
10,731
-
10,731
56,940
(29,790)
1,228,239
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at 5
April 2021
£
46,209
(29,790)
1,217,508
3,000
-
3,000
2,161
-
2,161
70
-
70
5,500
-
5,500
10,731
-
10,731
56,940
(29,790)
1,228,239
3,000
2,161
70
5,500
10,731
1,228,239

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

13. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Balance at Balance at
1 April 2019 Income Expenditure 5 April 2020
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds 1,141,133 84,749 (24,793) 1,201,089

14. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

Balance at 6
April 2020
£
General funds
1,201,089
Restricted funds
-
1,201,089
Summary of funds - prior year
Balance at
1 April 2019
£
General funds
1,141,133
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at 5
April 2021
£
46,209
(29,790)
1,217,508
10,731
-
10,731
56,940
(29,790)
1,228,239
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at
5 April 2020
£
84,749
(24,793)
1,201,089
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at 5
April 2021
£
46,209
(29,790)
1,217,508
10,731
-
10,731
56,940
(29,790)
1,228,239
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at
5 April 2020
£
84,749
(24,793)
1,201,089
1,228,239
Balance at
5 April 2020
£
1,201,089

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

15. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Restricted
funds
2021
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
£
-
1,196,296
10,731
35,351
-
(14,139)
10,731
1,217,508
Total
funds
2021
£
1,196,296
46,082
(14,139)
1,228,239
16.
Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2021
£
Net income for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
27,150
Adjustments for:
Net cash provided by operating activities
27,150
17.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Total cash and cash equivalents
2020
£
59,956
59,956

18. Analysis of changes in net debt

Cash at bank and in hand
Debt due within 1 year
At 6 April
2020
£
27,974
(13,000)
14,974
Cash flows
£
14,107
1,000
15,107
At 5 April
2021
£
42,081
(12,000)
30,081

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Income
Donations
Gains on investments
Gross income in the reporting period
Less:
Cost of direct charitable activity
Cost of direct charitable activity
Support costs
Depreciation charge
Rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Printing and advertising
Room hire
Bank charges
Governance costs
Legal costs
IT Software and consumables
Repairs and maintenance
Total expenditure
Net income before taxation for the reporting
period
Tax payable
Net income for the reporting period
Surplus for the reporting period
Surplus brought forward at 6 April 2020
2021
£
(56,940)
14,416
12,784
930
1,134
1,219
-
-
417
(2,400)
(54)
994
350
2021
£
56,940
-
56,940
14,416
15,374
29,790
27,150
-
27,150
27,150
1,201,088
2020
£
(84,749)
6,000
12,457
895
1,147
978
203
1,756
157
1,200
-
-
-
2020
£
84,749
-
84,749
6,000
18,793
24,793
59,956
-
59,956
59,956
1,141,132

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SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

2021
£
Surplus carried forward at 5 April 2021
2021
2020
£
£
1,228,238
2020
£
1,201,088

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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