2024-03-31-accounts - Iqra Educational Trust

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Trustees. Annual Report for the perlod Period start date Day Month Year 01 2023 Period end date Month 03 Day 31 Year 2024 From To Charity name IQRA EDUCATIONAL TRUST other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1102439 Charitys prinapal address 19 Westend Avenue Leyton London Postcode E10 6DY Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (fif an Trnstee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Mr Mohammad Anees Dr Attia Hasnain Mr Mohammad Aslam Mr Nadeem Mohammad Mr Zia Hasnain Chairperson Qualty Control Coordinator Founder member Digital Marketing Coordinator Vice Chairperson Annual Chafty Function Coordinator Financial CTrordinator Dr Rashid Qadir Mr Tariq Rasul Names of the trustees for the charity, if any. (for example, any custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Mr Mohammad Anees Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal information) e of adviser Name EDUCATIONAL FUND RAISER Address 7 Arlington Gardens. Ilford, Essex, IG13HH 103 Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG1 3RM Mr Choudhary Anwar Mr5 Abida Rasul SCIENCE ADVISOR Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation) TAR March 2024

%L'Ltion B 51ruLture, oi'ernaiice ai)Il mdlla i'nieiTrt De5crlptivn uf the charltys trusts Type ofgoverning document Trust Deed How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee selertion methods Recommended by parents. donors and electod through an interview process by tho Trustses. Additional governance i55ues (Optional inforniation) None You may Choose to include additional information, where relevant. about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustecs: the charitys organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works- relationship with any related parties- trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. TAR March 2024

Ilb'ectii'e.s diid aclii'itie5 Supporting education through fiinding of oducational resources, ensuring tho provision of training to young people to ensuro they have better prospects of securing jobs, helping persons with disabilities. providing relief from poverty, assisting the homeless and refugees as well as other general lfare purposes within the UK, Pakistan, India and more rncèntJl to Gaza. Donated some resources In the UK to supporting the needs of the homeless and refugees. Summary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its Eovernlng document Summary of the maln activitles undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within thi5 section the statutory declaration that tThstee5 have had regard to the guidance 155ued by the Charity Lommission on public benefit) Additional details of objectlves and activities (Optional inforniation) We have contlnued to provide financial support to vocational centres in Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Khanpor and Faisalabad all within Pakistsn which has benefitted children th special needs. Through our 3upport young adults have been givpn the opportunlty to leam skills such as sewing. knitting, repair of mobile phones and cookingn>aking so that they are better prepared and equipped to socure jobs within the clothing. electronics and food industries. These young adults have successfully been able to gain employment and are norn)ally the only main breaiminnera in their families. This opportunty and assistsnce given by Iqra Educational Trust to these youngsters has significantty improved thoir lives for they arn now able to support their families and are no longer being a burden on society. We have also spefrt funds at the Special Education Centre Rawalpindi during Eid Adha where Qurbani meat vrds distributed to the children, many of whom are not able to afford to eat meat durfng the year. A lawn mOr was also purchased for the Rawalpindi Special Education school so that the children can play in the schoolgrounds which was previously not possible for them to do so due to overgrown grass and shrubs. Yoii may choose to include further ststernents. where relevant, about: policy on grantmakin policy programme related investmen¢ contribution made by volunteer5. Over the last financial year. Iqra Education Centre has al80 financially supported 10 students including whose families could not afford to provide them with an èducation. With the funding provided by the Iqra Education TTUSL the students in somè cases were able to study for their GCSE exams, others *pre able to study for their A levels and in some cases some students completed their degrèes in for example Human ResOU•S Management and PhYsiothePY and thus increase their chances of getting employmonL Thè funding provided to these students enabled thom to contlnue and complete their secondary education successfully. Without theso donations they would not have been able to undertake se¢ondary and further education. TAR March 2024

Section D | Achievements and performance With the help of ALLAH s and support of our valued donors. IQRA Educational Trust continued to support innumerable noble causes in the year 2023-2024. The list of some of the charity work that we carried out is as follows.. IQRA Overseas Charity Efforts: We have continued to support special needs schools in Pakistan. Books and other much needed learning materials have been sent to special needs schools throughout the province of Punjab Pakistan. Over 225 Ramadan Packs re sent to Pakistan over the period of Ramadan 2024. Packs Vre delivered to hard to reach areas ffiere they Ere most needed. This was done through our coordinators in Pakistan. Bazeecha Trust (Women's Hostel) were provided with clothes and food throughout 2023 and the first quarter of2024. It has been very rewarding to see a huge improvement in the INes of these women and the confidence they have gained. Water Pumps. taps and in addition many water coolers wre purchased and placed in the special needs schools and facilities by Iqra Charity Coordinators wttere they were needed. including Rawalpindi, Mulian, Lahore, Jhelum and Khanpor Distrj'cts. We have continued publishing educats'onal material and resources as well as Sign Language posters lo the special needs schools in Pakistan on a regular basis. Funds have also been used to purchase books. fumiture. computers and other educational resources vthich were distributed to special needs schoo5$ in Punjab District as well as the Deaf Teacher Training College in Lahore Pakistan. Warm winter clothes such as shawls and sweaters We purchased in large numbers and sent to different schools and organisations in Pakistan to help students through the harsh winter. Over tle Christmas pefiod we helped poor Christian families in Pakistsn by purchasing and providing them Ih Clothes and gifts as they are often neglected at this time of year. We provided fund5 to Elya Care speclal needs scn<x)l in Faisalaba(J We have provided money for seving machines for girls in a number of special schools to enable them to learn sewing skills. The special needs education centres in Lahore and Bahawalpur received wheelchairs, leaming aid5 and support loys. We have also provided funds to establish a physiotherapy centre in special needs school in Ravralpindi. We have been able to donate leaming material and books for teachers to use in support of Children with autism. TAR March 2024

Section D Achievenients iiid i)erfni-niance Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year IQRA Charity work in the UK: We have worked with local charities such as Helping Hands supporting thgm with donations to help the homeless. The Annual Fund•rnising function held in 2023 was a groat success, with over 200 attendees. A representative from the Muslim Aid Charity was invitsd as one of the guest speakers. The representative spoke about the ay Muslim Aid raise money and the diverse and worthy causes they supporL A presentation was also glven by Dr Amber Hasnain on the plight of the Palestinians in Gaza and a ploa made for generous donations to assist their suffering. A presentation Vds also glven by Mrs Sidra on why18lam states we should give charity. The annual function raised £11,1)00 which is being used for many needy causes. We have ¢ontinuou51y helped and supported smaller niche charities (Aminah Bashlr TrusL Noor Ul Islam Trust) with donations and supporL We also provided funds on a regular basis to 'Feed the Neety. organisations to help the homeless within the UK. Section E Financial rei'iew Brief statement of the charltys policy on reserves Trustees have written and put in place a Reserve Pollcy in accordance with the guidance provided in the Charity ACL Our Reserve Policy directs that in case of emergencies and disasters, always have an amount equal to £8,000 vrithin the Iqra Educational Trust Charity account as rnserye. Details of any funds nterIallY ID deficlt Further flnanclal review details (Optional finforniation) The main sources of funds throughout the year include donatlons from the general public. alumni and paxt Iqra tèachors as 4v•II as attendeos of the Iqra Educational Tn*t Annual Fund-raising fvnction. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fijndraising): how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity: investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. TAR March 2024

%vctioii Otlier 01)tional iiifurtnatioIi Mr Anees (Chairperson) visited various organisations in Pakistan during April 2023 to March 2024 and assessed the needs of trtese organisations and donated books. items of clothing and fumiture etc. Mr Tariq Rasul (Trustee) and Chairperson Mr Anees Qari visited The Bazeecha Trust in earfy March 2023. They were pleased to see the progress made by sGhool and provided fundlng for their requirements. The Director of Bazeecha Trust informed them that their Trust was working with Iqra Educational Trust together V*ith other charity organisations to improve accommodation required for homeless and women in need. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity s trustees Sign2ture($) Full name(s) Mr Mohammad Anoes Dr Rashid Qadir Positfon (Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairper50n Annual Charity Function Coordinator Date tsl TAR March 2024

CHARITY COMM15510N | FOR ENGIAND AND WAIES IQRA ÈDUCATIOMAL TRUST 1102439 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• rtod To 0110412023 3110>2024 Section A,Receipts and payments Endothimnt Yunds funds fvnds Total funds L•t y• ¥J lh• n••Tr¥i£ toth• to th• n•amtÉ A1 R[pts DONATIONS & GENERAL CHARirY J7A78 J7,67 31.34a 1.24$ 4.050 ZAVAT. SADQA. FITRMA 9.01• QURBANI DONATIJNS FOODIFLOODICLOTMNG WATER PiJMP IEEL CHhJRS QURAN GIFTS s.mo 135 136 Jso Sub total(Gmss inwne forARJ S771 13J1J 4J,$03 A2 As1 and lrtvtstm•nt ••l•8. tablèl. LOANS LAND & BULOING5 Sub total 37,676 13.313 00.M• 43.603 A3 Paymvnts STAFFIVOLiJNfEER EXPENSES 356 DONATION IPAYMENTSI PHYcAL LWHEEL CR ETC 3.fj1• 4.S71 1,320 FOODI RWIADAN FOOOICLOTHEWLOOO REUEF WATER PVklPSJ VIATER COOLERS 1.175 136 •.Y10 2,286 J.•oo 12.901 OURBANI OONATIJNS 1.121 TELEPHONE. & INTERhET EOUCATIOW RESOUPCESI EQUIPUENTI FINANCIAL HELP EVEMTSI ¢1pGNs1vEWJE FIRE 124 J,J23 3.970 1.970 3.•70 4,713 TRAVELLIN(Y CARGO PiANTATIDN 20 COUNTAACY 720 720 720 ADMIKIPPSMISCLLANEOUS 250 260 J1,110 219 411•1 Sub totsl 13J13 A4 At •nd InvKtm•Tht purchas•s, Is•• Land & BuildirKJs Lows Sub total 18.617 13,31J 31,•10 42.881 Net 0lrnc0ip{pyrnents) A6 Trnn*fvrn b•ts¥wn fundsl Cott•¢tlon of OIBalances 1•.Ll)8 3,220 9.010 6.412 A6 Cuh fund• last yojr gnd Cash fun(ts thls yearend 6,412 •A12 24420

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fitnds R•$tri¢tod fund• n••r•t£ Endowment fund¥ CatogoriDs Detslls to n•ir•¥i£ B1 Cash lund• 25.420 Tot41 c•sh fvnds rA¥q•II Unr•strlctsd Rostrfct•d funds fund¥ Endowm•nt fuftds Details Cuu•ni ¥alu• on• Details Fund tOfhlch Curr•nt valu• Details B4 A88•ts rntained for th• ¢harity's own u Fund t• whkh IIDbility v•la Amount (optknnaTr Wh•n lopt6on•ll Detai15 B5 Liabilitie¥ 25.420 Swd ty one or trwteu oi all the trujtoè Piint Name Date ol roval MOHAKIMAD ANEES OR RASHIO QADIR 2411212024 2411212024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ IQRA EDUCATIONAL TRUST members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2024 Charity no 1102439 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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 Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

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

Date: Jan 03, 2025 Signed: Name: MURAD ALI, ACA (ICAEW Membership No. 5960332) ~~Cs~~ Relevant professional Associate Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and qualification(s) or body Wales (ICAEW) (if any): Address: 3 Ashvale Gardens Romford RM5 3QA

October 2018

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

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