Association of Muslim Schools,UK REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 31-Mar-25 Charity registration number:1103996 Company registration number: 04929648
Association of Muslim Schools,UK For the year ended 31 March 2025 Contents Page Charity Information Report of the Trustees Report of the Accountant Statement of Financial Activities Balance sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 1 to3 4t05 9t010
Association Of Muslim School,UK For year ended 31 March 2025 Charity Inforniation Trustees: Ashfaque Ali Chovhury Sayed Shakil Ahmed Mona Mohamed Mohammed Aminur Rahman Khawaja Zahid Hafeez Yusuf Mohamed Seedat Hasina Varachia Mohammad Asad Kamal Uddin Khan Trustee Truslee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Charity Number.. 1103996 Principal Office.. Unit 8H Britannia Estste Leagrave Road Luton LU31RJ Websrte .'Ilams-uk.or Accountant: Vertex Accountants McKenzie House (Top Floor) 11112 Leagrave Road Luton Bedfordshire United Kingdom LU4 8HX Bank.. Barclays Bank PIC 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP
Association of Muslim Schools, UK TRUSTEES REPORT For year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their repjrt together the finanal statements of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordan the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Chanty's Consb"tution, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practi, -Accounting and Reporting by Chantses" issued in March 25. The Trustees The Trustees, who are also Directors of the company, afe appointed at the AGM by members. Trustees Vlho served the charity during the period were as follows.. Ashfaque Ai Chowdhury, Sayed Shakil AHMED, Mohammad ASAD, Khawaja Zahid HAFEEZ. Kamal Uddin KHAN. Mona MOHAMED. Mohammed Aminur Rahman, Hasina VARACHIA Yusuf Mohamed Seedat. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF MUSLIM SCHOOLS UK is a tharitable company limited by guarantee govemed by a Memorandum of Assocsation and Artides of Associab"on incorporated on the 13th October 2003 as amended on the 22 October 2014 and 25 August 2021. It was registered as a charity Wlth the Charity Commission on the 27tr May 2004. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The objectives of the organisation, as set OLrt in r(s goveming document are to promote and advance the education of children and young people attending fijll-time Muslim farth schcK•ls according to the leachings of the Qur'an and the sunnah, and to improve the provision and effectiveness of said s(J)ools by providing advice, guidance and support to said schools and those wishing to establish Muslim schools. The charity acted a5 the primary voice for Muslim independent schools and education of Muslim children. It enhand its engagement Wtth the Muslim school sedof during the year, delivering a multr.tude of support and development prcyJrammes that enhanced the quality of education In the schools and the tarbiyah of their pupils. The charity continued to represenl the interests of the independent Muslim school sector by engaging with govemment ministers and departments. other school sector groups and stakeholders, especially to mitigate the impact of VAT on schools. The vision. mission and strategic obJ"eth"ves agreed prewousty was refreshed. Despite a difficult funding climate, the charty conts.nued its Work to support schcds wrth guidance, information, training and resources. Some of the ath"vities delivered during the year indude.. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The chanty has provided educatsonal training. guidance and support to over 100 schools. M has undertaken other activits'es as follows". Training events Annual General Meeting Tech Fair Inspection Briefing School Leadership Conferen Section 48 update. Advertised school vacancies for free for member sth00ls. Stske holder engagement We have a more joined up approach with our schcds and are forging new partnerships that drive up standards and showcase the immense value and contribution of Muslim independent schools to children's lrfe chances and wider society. wth more funding, we can increase and deepen our support to the sector and are grateful to our members and funders for their contributions and investrnenL
Association of Muslim Schools, UK TRUSTEES REPORT For year ended 31 March 2025 PUBLIC BENEFIT sTATEmEr The Trustees haveconsidered the genefal guidance on public benefil issved bythe Charity Commission and has taken due regard of that guidance. The Trustees consider that they are satisfied that the charity's activities have benefited Ihe wblic as it has advanced education for the benefit of schools and their pupils. It has enhanced the quality of tead)ing wthin schools and developed teachers into more competent professionals. FINANCIAL REVIEW The income for the period was £1,91,371.00, last year which was a £151786.00 The charty continued to hold training events and the expenditure incurred for the year was £175256.00. The trustees do not have a fomial rese¥Nes policy but have agreed to maintain reserves for 3 months of administrative costs to cater for loss of income so that there is ccfitinuity in tems of the main office operation. The trustees intend to seek more donalions from Irusts and foundatyons in the ftjlure. PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS The charity would like to conb.nue to develop the services futher by attracting more people and schools to attend events. This will help to meet Ihe needs of the putlic and the needs of the schools. We incurred a defit during the year due to reduced income and increased workload. We have put in place a mibgats.ng plan In place and intend to raise additsonal funding to sustain the future work If the charity. Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities: Under the Charrties A£t 2011, the trustees are required to prepa a statement of accounts for each finanaal year which gives a true and fair view of the stsle of affairs of the charty at the end of the finanaal year and of the incoming recourses in the year. In preparing the statement the trustees are required to-. "Select sultse accounting poliaes and apply them consistenty, "Make judgements and ests'mates that are reasonable and prudent, "Stale whelher applicable acccMJnting standards and statements of recommended practice has been followed, subject to any material departures disdosed and explained in thvststements of acc(NJnts. "Prepare the finanaal ststements on the going ncern basis unless it is Inappropriate to presume that the charty wll ojntinue its operations. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disdose wth reasonable accuracy at any lime the finanaal position of the charity at that trme and lo enable the trustees to ensure that any statement of account prepare(I by them complies the regulth'ons 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 detethon of fraud and other Irregulanties. Approved by the Trustees on 3rd November 2025 and signed on their behalf Ashfaque Ali Chowdhury
Report to the tTUStees on the preparation of the unaudited accounts of Association of Muslim Schools,UK For the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity No:1103996 I have examined the accounts on page 7 to 10, which have been prepared on the basis of arUnts"ng poliryes sel out on page g. Respective rgsponsibilities of trustees and examiner The Charity's tTUStees are responsible for the preparation of the aeeounts. The charitys tTUStees consider that an audit is not required for this yeai under Secb'on 44 of the Charib'es Act 2011 Ilhe Charibes Act) and that an independent examinab.on is needed. It is my responsibility to.. - examine the accounts undei Section 145 of the Charities ACL - lo follow the procedures laid down in the general direcbons give by the charity Commis&on (Ltnder section 1451511bl of the Charities Act) and - lo stsle whether particular matters have come to my attents"on. Basis of independent examinerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directs.ons giNtn by the Chanty Commission. An examination includes Teview of the accounb.ng records kept by the charity and a compan50n of the accounts pesented with those recods. 11 also includes considerabon of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanats.ons from the Iruslees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not prode all the ewdence that would be required in an audit, and consequentty no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a'lrue and fairf wew and the port is limited to those matter5 set OLtI in the slalemenl below. Independent examinerfs ststements In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attentson whioh gives me any reasonable cause lo believe that, In any material respect, the requirements have not been met." - lo keep account'ng recoTds In accordance with sects'on 130 of the 2011 Act." and - to prepare accounts which acLord the accounting records and ¢ompty with the accounb.ng requir of the 2011 Act Vertex Accountants Mcken2ie House (Top Floor) 110-112 Leagrave Road Lulon Bedfordshire United Kingdom LU4 8HX
Associatton Of Muslim School,UK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES For the year ended 31 March 2025 Notes Unrestricted FiindgE Restricted Fiind 2025 2024 Incorning Resources Fees Donations The Beds & Luton Comm Foun Events Income Grants Sales 81.1C6 81.1C6 13,250 47.694 691 8,000 12,238 65,605 17,558 151,786 13,250 6.953 90.062 6,953 .062 13,250 178.121 191,371 Resources Exp•nd Charitable activrties General Overhead Governance Costs 165.075 165.075 8,981 1.200 146.539 10,211 1.200 8.981 t.2(K) Total Resources Expended 10,181 16S,075 175.256 157,950 Net Incomlng I (Outgoing Re50urcesl 3,069 13.046 16,115 6,1641 Reconciliation of Funds: Total fund5, brought forward Total funds, camed forward 25.141 28,210 132.0201 18,974 16,8791 9,236 17151 6,879
Association of Muslim Schools UK Registered number: Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2025 0492W8 Notes 2.025 2,024 Flxed assets Tangible assets 541 676 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 20.837 20.837 898 898 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 112,1421 {8,4531 Net current assetsl(liabilitiesl 8,695 17,5551 Net assetsllliabllltles) 9.236 6,879 Total Funds of the Charlty Unrestricted funds Reslricled ftJnds 28.210 18.9741 9,236 25,141 32,020 6,879 These Accounts were approved by the Trustees on 3rd November 2025. faque Ali Chowdhury Trustee Mohammed Aminur Rahman Trustee
Assoclation of Muslim Schools,UK Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2025 AClntIrtg P iclo5 The fdlwng aco)unting loeS hase teen used cts)sistenty in dealmg Wlh consJergJ matsrial in rati to tre finanual statements. 1.1 B8515 of Accoulrting The finanual $tstements habe been rBd under hith" wst crntron and In 8C4Y)rdance wth the ap1(ate Standarcls. the StaieFnenl of Recommended Pra¢D"A¢&)UIrtin9 and Rewbn9 by Charitie5" PUt4ishe£l In Mwth 2005 The wnapal accounbng Fdioesadcyted In Ihe ol Ihe finantsal alnts ¥e set cxjt bekn¥. 1.2 Incoming Re$our Vduntsry Income and donations are Iuded ifi Inc£ffjing res4jU5}htten they e ceivable. eXpt bthen Ihe donors wty that they must be use(1 tn ftrture aCntIng penods or donors, condibons have nLX been luthHed, trTren the income is deferd. The 1nc0mefr fundraisThJ Is 8hct•¥n gross. ¥th Ihe asxKxated costs induded in fundraiwng costs. 1.3 Resources Exp•nded All expenditu 15 ac¢wnte¢J foron an ac£¥uas LH%"s has been list•J under tr1 costs related to the aaiwty. whe costs cannot be drlY thLxJt&Y Ibey have iwn ba$ wsistentynth Ihe use ofthe reswlces. Direct costs. Induéing diredly aknbutsLle salarie5. are allocatj on an aclu bas5 to the key strategic a$ of actlV7ty. Ovefheads and other salanes are al)(3ted l)ets%ten expenses healtings, Ihe bags of Iirne spent. Governan wsts are those Incufred in connectson wth rnana9ent the Mrtalee Youth AssfY)ats1's assets, Organisalon aL1mmistratI and v•th Constrlui and 5tstuW Wulfements. 5that agg loa amthe be$a 1.4 Tonglble fixed assets and deprecfjavon TangitrAefixed assets costng rn0 than £500 ¥e car4&sed at cost iling any in0dtal Ix)3 of acqu1ytic Depretiati is wowded cfi furniture & equiFffjent atthe Bte of 20% on tosL 2. Grnnt•nd Dop•bo 2026 2024 Fuftd¥ Fund• Incomlng R•ul¥ Fees 81.IC6 81.1Cl 13.250 47.694 691 8,000 12.238 65.605 17,558 151.788 13,250 The Bedltrdshire and Luton C¢>mmwrty Fiwndalw Events InGom&Sates Grants Sdes 6.953 90.062 6.953 90.062 1J,250 178.121 191,371
Association of Muslim Schools,UK Notes to the A¢¢ounts For the year ended 31 March 2025 Bash of Jlocan 1026 2024 J. Colt of Ch•rtl•W •Gbvlll•• Evts & Activths Equipment Exwnws Insurance Printing, Postage and Stati 98nk Ch8rye Execvlive Meeting CostrrraNY4 snd SUt•ste• Sey Educatpon8 R Support Rent & Rates Web$rte Training Cest Consultan¢yfees & protion Tdephone and fax Depwatycn S48 Inspecth)SUndry Subp1K)n9 Syndry Proless¢Jnal Cost Wages and sries tre 33.386 23.428 417 Dirttt Direct rect Chre rect 928 1.439 494 1.718 2.341 545 3.189 2.250 655 7.200 1.616 9.20S 83,562 2.700 123 169 998 7.550 threct Direct 77.615 5.560 Dir& rxt threct t)1 th.rt 135 10.66 15.225 1.445 1.200 17.704 1.200 17.704 4. Tnglbl• Ilx•d •u•ts 102S 2024 At 1 Aprl Deyeuation b Addan5 Deweuatr'on Ch8rge As at 31 Alafth 1.65D 974 1.650 805 135 169 S. credrtU5..amots faliw due thin c• aT 6.Trut•ts t¢lmbuTh•&l for expen•e¥ incurr•d.. 2025 AA Chowdhury S8yed Shakil Ahrnd Mohammad Asad Mana Muh8mmad Yusvf Moham&Y Seadat 1425 293.28 2165 659 7835.53 Totsl R•knlxbr¥ernents 123TI.81 10