## **Association of Muslim Schools,UK** ## **REPORT AND ACCOUNTS** ## **31-Mar-24** **Charity registration number:1103996 Company registration number: 04929648** ## **Association of Muslim Schools,UK For the year ended 31 March 2024 Contents** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Charity Information|1 to 3| |Report of the Trustees|4 to 5| |Report of the Accountant|6| |Statement of Financial Activities|7| |Balance sheet|8| |Notes to the Financial Statements|9 to 10| 2 **Association Of Muslim School,UK For year ended 31 March 2024 Charity Information** |Trustees:
Charity Number:
Principal Office:
Website
Accountant:
Bank:|Ashfaque Ali Chowdhury
Trustee
Sayed Shakil Ahmed
Trustee
Mona Mohamed
Trustee
Mohammed Aminur Rahman
Trustee
Khawaja Zahid Hafeez
Trustee
Yusuf Mohamed Seedat
Trustee
Hasina Varachia
Trustee
Mohammad Asad
Trustee
Kamal Uddin Khan
Trustee
1103996
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Britannia Estate
Leagrave Road
Luton
LU3 1RJ
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E14 5HP| |---|---| 3 **Association of Muslim Schools, UK TRUSTEES REPORT For year ended 31 March 2024** The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s Constitution, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005. ## **The Trustees** The Trustees, who are also Directors of the company, are appointed at the AGM by members. Trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows: Ashfaque Ali Chowdhury, Sayed Shakil AHMED, Mohammad ASAD, Khawaja Zahid HAFEEZ, Kamal Uddin KHAN, Mona MOHAMED, Mohammed Aminur Rahman, Hasina VARACHIA, Yusuf Mohamed Seedat, Anas Al Korj ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ASSOCIATION OF MUSLIM SCHOOLS UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee governed by a Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association incorporated on the 13[th] October 2003 as amended on the 22 October 2014 and 25 August 2021. It was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on the 27[th] May 2004. ## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** The objectives of the organisation, as set out in its governing document are to promote and advance the education of children and young people attending full-time Muslim faith schools according to the teachings of the Qur’an and the sunnah, and to improve the provision and effectiveness of said schools by providing advice, guidance and support to said schools and those wishing to establish Muslim schools. The charity acted as the primary voice for Muslim independent schools and education of Muslim children. It enhanced its engagement with the Muslim school sector during the year, delivering a multitude of support and development programmes that enhanced the quality of education in the schools and the tarbiyah of their pupils. The charity continued to represent the interests of the independent Muslim school sector by engaging with government ministers and departments, other school sector groups and stakeholders, especially to mitigate the impact of VAT on schools. The vision, mission and strategic objectives agreed previously was refreshed. Despite a difficult funding climate, the charity continued its work to support schools with guidance, information, training and resources. Some of the activities delivered during the year include: ## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** The charity has provided educational training, guidance and support to over 100 schools. It has undertaken other activities as follows: - Training events - Annual General Meeting - Tech Fair - Inspection Briefing - School Leadership Conference - Section 48 update. - Advertised school vacancies for free for member schools. - Stake holder engagement We have a more joined up approach with our schools and are forging new partnerships that drive up standards and showcase the immense value and contribution of Muslim independent schools to children's life chances and wider society. With more funding, we can increase and deepen our support to the sector and are grateful to our members and funders for their contributions and investment. 4 **Association of Muslim Schools, UK TRUSTEES REPORT For year ended 31 March 2024** ## **PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT** The Trustees have considered the general guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission and has taken due regard of that guidance. The Trustees consider that they are satisfied that the charity’s activities have benefited the public as it has advanced education for the benefit of schools and their pupils. It has enhanced the quality of teaching within schools and developed teachers into more competent professionals. ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** The income for the period was £151,786.00, last year which was a £277,935.00 The charity continued to hold training events and the expenditure incurred for the year was £157,950.00. The trustees do not have a formal reserves policy but have agreed to maintain reserves for 3 months of administrative costs to cater for loss of income so that there is continuity in terms of the main office operation. The trustees intend to seek more donations from trusts and foundations in the future. ## **PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS** The charity would like to continue to develop the services further by attracting more people and schools to attend events. This will help to meet the needs of the public and the needs of the schools. We incurred a deficit during the year due to reduced income and increased workload. We have put in place a mitigating plan in place and intend to raise additional funding to sustain the future work if the charity. ## **Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities:** Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of the incoming recourses in the year. In preparing the statement the trustees are required to: *Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently, *Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, *State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice has been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the statements of accounts. *Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is Inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its operations. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity at that time and to enable the trustees to ensure that any statement of account prepared by them complies with the regulations under section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees on 8[th] July 2024 and signed on their behalf .............................. Ashfaque Ali Chowdhury 5 Report to the trustees on the preparation of the unaudited accounts of Association of Muslim Schools,UK For the year ended 31 March 2024 Charity No:1103996 I have examined the accounts on page 7 10 10. which have been P[epa￿d on the basi5 of accounting policies sel out on page 9. Respeclive re$pon5ibilities of t￿stee$ and examlner The Charitys trustees are responsible for the preparab.on of Ihe accounts. The chari￿s trustees consider that an audit Is not required for this year under Secl]on 44 of the ChariDe5 Act 2011 Ilhe Charities Acll and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. - examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act lo follow the procedures laid down in the general directions give by the charity Commission (under 5ects.on 1451511bl of the Charities Act) and - lo stste whether particular matters have come to my attents"on. Basis of independent examinerfs statement My examination was carned out in accordants with general direcb.ons given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes review of the accounbng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts pesented with those recods.11 also indudes consideratson of any unusual stem5 or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the Iruslees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not prowde all the ev7dence that wouKI be required in an aijdrt. and consequenlty no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'lrue and fairf view and the report L8 limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statements In connects.on with my examination. no matter has come to my attention which gives me any reasonable cause lo believe that, in any material respect. the requirements have not been met - lo keep accounb.ng records in accordance with secb.on 130 of the 2011 Act.. and - lo prepare accounts which accord the accountsng records and Comply wth the aeeounbng require he 2D11 Act Vertex Accountants Mckenzie House ITDP Floor) 110-112 Leagrave Road Luton Bedfordshire United Kingdom LU4 8HX ## **Association Of Muslim School,UK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 March 2024** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Notes Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2023
Funds Funds
£ £ £
Incoming Resources 2
Fees 47,694 47,694 42,949
Donations 691 - 691 2,841
The Beds & Luton Comm Foun - 8,000 8,000 -
Events Income - 12,238 12,238 82,372
Grants - 65,605 65,605 76,874
Sales 17,558 - 17,558 33,774
- - -
Project Income 39,125
18,249 133,537 151,786 277,935
Resources Expended
Charitable activities 3 146,539 146,539 198,723
General Overhead 10,211 10,211 110,827
Governance Costs 5 1,200 - 1,200 1,200
-
Total Resources Expended 11,411 146,539 157,950 310,750
Net Incoming / (Outgoing Resources) 6,838 (13,002) (6,164) (32,815)
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total funds, brought forward 18,303 (19,018) (715) 32,099
Total funds, carried forward 25,141 (32,020) (6,879) (716)
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7 Association of Muslim Schools UK Registered number: Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2024 04929648 Notes 2.024 2.023 Fixed assets Tangible assets 676 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 898 898 2,996 2.996 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (8.453) (4,5571 Net current liabilities 17,555) 11,561) Net liabilities 16,879) 1716} Total Funds of the Charity Unrestricled funds Restricted funds 25,141 {32,020) 16,879) 18,302 119,018} 1716} These Accounts were approved by the Trustees on 8th July 2024. Ashfaque Ali Chowdhury Trustee Mohammed Aminur Rahman Trustee **Association of Muslim Schools,UK Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024** ## **1. Accounting Policies** The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered matarial in relation to the financial statements. ## **1.1 Basis of Accounting** The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards , the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” published in March 2005. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. ## **1.2 Incoming Resources** Voluntary income and donations are included in incoming resources when they are receivable, except when the donors specify that they must be used in future accounting periods or donors’ conditions have not been fulfilled, then the income is deferred. The income from fundraising ventures is shown gross, with the associated costs included in fundraising costs. ## **1.3 Resources Expended** All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been listed under headings that aggregate all the costs related to the activity. Where costs cannot be directly attributed they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. Direct costs, including directly attributable salaries, are allocated on an actual basis to the key strategic areas of activity. Overheads and other salaries are allocated between expenses headings, on the basis of time spent. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with the management of the Mitalee Youth Association's assets, organisational administration and compliance with constituional and statutory requirements. ## **1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation** Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental costs of acquisition Depreciation is provided on furniture & equipment at the rate of 20% on cost. |**2. Grant and Donations**
**Incoming Resources**
Fees
Donations
The Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
Events Income/Sales
Grants
Sales
Project Income|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
£
691
17,558
**18,249**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
47,694
8,000
12,238
65,605
-
**133,537**|**2024**
**£**
47,694
691
8,000
12,238
65,605
17,558
-
**151,786**|**2023**
£
95,388
691
16,000
24,476
76,874
17,558
39,125
**270,112**| |---|---|---|---|---| 9 ## **Association of Muslim Schools,UK Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024** |**3. Cost of Charitable activities**
**Basis of**
**Allocation**
Subcontractor costs ( Project Cost)
Direct
Events & Activities
Direct
Equipment Expenses
Direct
Insurance
Direct
Printing, Postage and Stationary
Direct
Bank Charges
Direct
Executive Meeting Cost/Travel and subsistence
Direct
Sex Educations
Direct
HR Support
Direct
Rent & Rates
Direct
Website
Direct
Training Cost
Direct
Consultancy fees
Direct
Publicity & Promotion
Direct
Telephone and fax
Direct
Depreciation
Direct
S48 Inspections/Sundry
Direct
Subscriptions
Direct
Sundry
Direct
Professional Cost
Direct
Wages and salaries
Direct
**4. Tangible fixed assets**
**Cost**
At 1 April
Depreciation b/f
Additions
Depreciation Charge
As at 31 March
5. Creditors:amounts falling due within one year
Accruals
**6.Trustees payments& reimbursed for**
**expenses incurred:**
A A Chowdhury
Hasina Varachia
Mohammad Asad
Mona Muhammad
Yusuf Mohamed Seedat
**Total Reimbursements**|**2,024**
**£**
23,428
417
2,341
545
3,189
2,250
855
7,200
1,616
9,206
83,562
2,700
123
169
1,445
1,200
17,704
**157,950**
**2,024**
**£**
-
1,650
- 805
- 169
**676**
- 8,454|**2023**
**£**
110,827
38,903
1,047
1,000
3,068
2,194
10,532
-
955
14,787
3,164
26,165
70,105
5,395
190
211
848
2,320
1,200
17,839
**310,750**
**2023**
**£**
1,650
- 594
- 211
**845**
-4556
**2024**
**£**| |---|---|---| |||903.4
1637.54
234.34
325
88.34| |||**3188.62**| 10