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← The Shahjalal Mosque

2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/2024 Period start date To 31/03/2025 Period end date

Charity name: SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST

Charity registration number: 1105265

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Our objectives are set to reflect our faith
and community aims. Each year our
trustees review our objectives and activities
to ensure they continue to reflect our aims.
In carrying out this review the trustees have
considered the Charity Commission’s
general guidance on public benefit and in
particular its supplementary public
guidance on the advancement of religion
for the public benefit.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Our dual aims remain to provide a facility
where Muslims can worship and to provide
a community facility for all the inhabitants of
Nottingham. Our long-term ambition is to
build the self-confidence of Nottingham’s
Muslims in their faith, and through our
community facilities and activities help
make our area a peaceful, vibrant and
harmonious community.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees for confirm that they are
satisfied that they have complied with their
duty with regards to ensuring that the
charity has undertaken suitable works for
the benefit of the public; as required by the
Charity Commission.

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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment

Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 How our activities deliver public benefit
The charity carries out a wide range of
activities in pursuance of its charitable
aims. The trustees consider that these
activities, summarised below, provide
benefit both to those who worship at our
Mosque and the wider community of
Nottingham.
Religious activities
Our Mosque provides a centre for our
prayers and worship and for the activities
associated with our faith. During the year
under review, we offered a range of
religious services and activities including:
Prayers: The Mosque is open all day for
daily and Friday prayers. During the week
we have over 100 people who regularly
attend daily prayers.
Festivals: The Mosque prepares food
during Ramadan for those attending our
Mosque who wish to break their fast
together.
Inter-faith dialogue: Our Mosque is an
active member of the Faith Communities
Forum for the Nottingham area. We use
this platform to promote inter-faith dialogue
and social cohesion.
Zakat: It is a part of our faith that all who
are able should offer Zakat. Zakat is
collected in proportion to a person’s
means, in accordance with the teaching of
Islam, and is the giving of money for a
number of specific purposes, including to
help others, and to further the teachings of
Islam. A Muslim need not give Zakat
through the Mosque but we do provide the
opportunity for those attending the Mosque

to give Zakat and we arrange its distribution for approved purposes. Community activities

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The bank balance as at 31/03/2025 was
£18k of unrestricted funds. The majority of
funds raised in the year were via donations.
The organisation carried out a number of
fund-raising activities to raise funds for the
charity.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Charity’s policy on reserves is to
generate and maintain a balance which is
sufficient:
a) to preserve the financial viability of
the Charity in the event that
unforeseen and/or unavoidable
circumstance precipitate a short-
term fall in its income;
b) to enable the Charity, in the
interests of meeting its objectives, to
undertake from time to time the
setting up of new and innovative
projects on a pilot basis to
demonstrate the viability and
potential benefits of such activities
as a precursor to securing the
external funding necessary to
maintain such projects on an on-
going basis.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The charity holds £18k in reserves at the
end of March 2025
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 The Charity has no funds which are
materially in deficit.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 N/A

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risksfacing the charity		 Para 1.46

Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Constitution – based on the Charity
Commission’s model governing document
for Foundation Charitable Incorporated
Organisations, ie: where the Trustees are
the only Members of the charity.
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 There must be at least three charity
trustees.
In accordance with the Constitution,
Trustees are appointed or re-appointed for
a term of three years by a resolution
passed at a properly convened meeting of
the charity trustees.
In appointing Trustees due consideration is
given to ensuring that the Trustees have,
between them, the skills and experience
necessary to manage the charity effectively
and in accordance with charity law.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1105265 Charity’s principal address Acourt Street, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5AH

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Suhel Ahmed Chair
Rujan Ahmed Vice chairman
Anwar Khan Secretary
Shamsuddin
Choudhury		 Treasurer
Muhitur Rahman
Choudhury		 Welfare Officer
Jual Khan Member
Mujahid Choudhury Member
Abul Kashem Member
Anwar Ali Member

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 S Ahmed J Khan
Suhel Ahmed Jual Khan

Chair		 Trustee
22/05/2025
22/05/2025

Registered Charity No: 1105265

SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] March 2025

SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST – CHARITY NO: 1105265

Contents

Accountants Report 3
Report of the Trustees 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the accounts 7

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SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST – CHARITY NO: 1105265

Accountants Report

I have examined the books and supporting vouchers of SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST and hereby certify that the attached Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025 and the Balance Sheet as at 31[st] March 2025 are in accordance therewith.

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SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST – CHARITY NO: 1105265

Report of the Trustees

The Trustees present their report together with the financial statement of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. The Trustees confirm that the financial statement have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the accountant’s report and complete with the charity’s trust deed. The Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP 2005.

Reference and Administration Information

The charity was registered with The Charity Commission number 1105265.

Trustees: Suhel Ahmed (chairman Rujan Ahmed (vice chairman) Anwar Khan (secretary) Shamsuddin Choudhury (treasurer) Muhitur Rahman Choudhury (welfare officer) Jual khan (member) Abul Kashem (member) Anwar Ali (member) Syed Jaman Ahmed (member)

Bank: Natwest Bank, 536 Valley Road, Basford, Nottingham, NG5 1FL Registered Office: Acourt Street, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5AH

Organisational Management

The Trustees of the charity are legally responsible for the overall management of the Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Education Trust. The day to day running of the charity is led by Suhel Ahmed

ratified at properly constituted meetings of a committee of trustees. In case of a dispute at committee meetings the decision will be made by a majority vote. If the number of votes is equal, Suhel Ahmed has a casting vote.

Objects

The objects of the charity can be summarized as the provision of relief of poverty and religious activities.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf.

Suhel Ahmed

Name: Suhel Ahmed

Date: 22/05/2025

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SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST – CHARITY NO: 1105265

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025

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2025 2024
Income
Donations and other receipts 26,477 27,528
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Total 26,477 27,528
Expenditure
Wages 12,875 16,564
Non domestic rates 1,522 1,904
Water rates 1,575 1,778
Light and heat 7,301 7,586
Motor 240 -
Telephone 161 -
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Repairs and renewal 3,183
Equipment - 553
Insurance - 3,146
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Sundry expense
Depreciation 697
Total 23,674 35,410
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Surplus/ (deficit) for the year 2,803 7,882
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SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST – CHARITY NO: 1105265

Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025

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Notes 2025 2024
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets 2 334,765 335,357
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank 3 18,229 15,426
18,229 15,426
Less: Current Liabilities
Trade Creditors & accrued expenses
Current Net Assets 18,229 15,426
Net Assets 352,994 350,783
Funds
Funds brought forward 350,783 358,665
Surplus/ (deficit) for year 2,210 - 7,882
Balance 352,994 350,783
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Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf

Suhel Ahmed

Name: Suhel Ahmed

Date: 22/05/2025

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SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST – CHARITY NO: 1105265

Notes to the accounts

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1 – Income
Membership & Assumed donations received from various £26,477
Total £26,477
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2 – Fixed Assets

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Fixed Assets
Freehold Land and Fixtures and
Total
NBV Buildings Fittings
Bought forward 331,409 3,948 335,357
Additions - - -
Depreciation - 592 592
Carry forward 331,409 3,356 334,765
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3 – Cash in Hand and Bank

Natwest Bank Account

£18,228.98

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name SHAHJALAL MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST members of On accounts for the year 31/03/2025 Charity no 1105265 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

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

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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

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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 .

Nothing to disclose

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