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2024-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1108355

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

FOR

OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

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Trustees' Report 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 12
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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

OWMA is a charity with the following objectives:

To adopt ways and means in order to improve, protect and promote the Religious, Educational, Social and Cultural interests of all Sunni Muslims living within local area.

To serve as a Centre of Learning and to teach the principles of the Islamic Faith in accordance with the Sunni Path.

To guide Muslims in Islamic Affairs.

To provide advice and information when necessary.

To actively promote and provide facilities and activities for the benefit of the local Muslim men and women, young and elderly.

To promote racial and religious harmony by engaging with the local indigenous community.

To achieve these aims OWMA has organised and been involved in various activities as described later.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities

The activities listed below continue to be the basis of the Centre's operation.

Coffee mornings are held twice monthly and these are well attended by a wide range of people and are open to everyone, irrespective of religion. Wherever possible, speakers are invited to attend and provide presentations on a wide range of subjects to enthuse the attendees.

The Centre continues to be hired out on a regular basis to various groups providing both Islamic and non-religious based activities.

The centre recognised a need for the physical wellbeing of its women community and provided various exercise classes.

OWMA now offers schools the opportunity to visit the Centre and Mosque and provide free educational talks with refreshments. These visits have been well received with many schools re-booking for the next year. Our aim is to continue to provide this service free of charge.

OWMA has been gradually recognised by all the faiths and specially by the Borough Council, as a valuable institution within the Community for all the work done for the Community at large.

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

OWMA raised funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the Centre through various means including regular donations from members, collections during peak periods and targeted funding events during the course of the year.

The charity's investment in a residential flat provides a regular stream of income to fund the running costs of the charity.

With the centre returning to normal after the pandemic restrictions, the centre has experienced a vast increase in those attending the centre especially for the congregational prayers and programmes resulting in the donations increase.

Reserves policy

The charity aims to keep sufficient reserves to meet costs of its ongoing activities, as well as anticipated renovation works and a provision for any unexpected costs related to the planned town changes in the near future.

The charity has collected funds specifically for new build premisses to accommodate the increase number of attendees, these funds are restricted to this project and will be used when the project starts.

FUTURE PLANS

With the increased number of attendees there have been times where the centre has reached capacity especially for Friday congregational prayers, rebuilding of the current premises has been discussed and agreed. Search for suitable experienced Architects has started.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Oadby and Wigston Muslim Association (OWMA) is an unincorporated Charity, constitution adopted on 03/10/2004 amended 11/02/2004 and registered with the Charity Commissioners under charity number 1108355 on 01/03/2005.The constitution was further amended in 2017.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1108355

Principal address

Sandhurst Street Leicester LE2 5AR

Trustees

Mr Zubeir Hassam Mr Aslam N J Karim Mr Aniz Girach Mr Ashraf Ahmed

Independent Examiner

Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

................................................................. Mr Ashraf Ahmed - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Oadby and Wigston Muslim Association

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Oadby and Wigston Muslim Association (the Trust) for the year ended 31st March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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 Trust as required by Section 130 of the 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.

Nazir Malida FCCA

Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

Date: .............................................

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
219,460
Charitable activities
Community centre
16,666
Investment income
2
5,639
Total
241,765
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
3
1,386
Charitable activities
Community centre
118,913
Total
120,299
Net gains on investments
2,000
NET INCOME
123,466
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
598,077
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
721,543
Restricted
funds
£
158,378
-
2,021
160,399
-
9,000
9,000
-
151,399
13,525
164,924
31/3/24
Total
funds
£
377,838
16,666
7,660
402,164
1,386
127,913
129,299
2,000
274,865
611,602
886,467
31/3/23
Total
funds
£
141,164
11,909
5,900
158,973
1,695
123,023
124,718
6,000
40,255
571,347
611,602

The notes on page 0 form part of these financial statements

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31ST MARCH 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
Investment property
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
fund
£
208,146
135,000
343,146
1,554
389,697
391,251
(12,854)
378,397
721,543
721,543
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
164,924
164,924
-
164,924
164,924
164,924
31/3/24
Total
funds
£
208,146
135,000
343,146
1,554
554,621
556,175
(12,854)
543,321
886,467
886,467
721,543
164,924
886,467
31/3/23
Total
funds
£
213,421
133,000
346,421
1,726
274,977
276,703
(11,522)
265,181
611,602
611,602
598,077
13,525
611,602

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Mr Ashraf Ahmed - Trustee

The notes on page 0 form part of these financial statements

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

INCOME

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

EXPENDITURE

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property - 2% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 20% on cost

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

The fair value of investment properties has been achieved through an informal basis, the valuation is based on an average price paid for similar properties in the area. It is the opinion of the trustees that to undertake a formal process to determine fair value would represent undue cost to the charity, and this method gives sufficient accuracy to give a true and fair view.

TAXATION

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

2.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Rents received
Deposit account interest
31/3/24
31/3/23
£
£
5,525
5,850
2,135
50
7,660
5,900
3.
RAISING FUNDS
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS
Insurance, council tax etc
31/3/24
31/3/23
£
£
1,386
1,695

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.

5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Project workers
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
124,645
Charitable activities
Community centre
11,909
Investment income
5,900
Total
142,454
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
1,695
Charitable activities
Community centre
120,029
31/3/24
4
Restricted
funds
£
16,519
-
-
16,519
-
2,994
31/3/23
5
Total
funds
£
141,164
11,909
5,900
158,973
1,695
123,023

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

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6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund funds funds
£ £ £
Total 121,724 2,994 124,718
-
Net gains on investments 6,000 6,000
NET INCOME 26,730 13,525 40,255
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
-
Total funds brought forward 571,347 571,347
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 598,077 13,525 611,602
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Freehold and
property fittings Totals
£ £ £
COST
At 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024 263,753 21,106 284,859
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2023 50,341 21,097 71,438
-
Charge for year 5,275 5,275
At 31st March 2024 55,616 21,097 76,713
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2024 208,137 9 208,146
At 31st March 2023 213,412 9 213,421
8. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
£
FAIR VALUE
At 1st April 2023 133,000
Revaluation 2,000
At 31st March 2024 135,000
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2024 135,000
At 31st March 2023 133,000
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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

8. INVESTMENT PROPERTY - continued

Fair value at 31st March 2024 is represented by:

Valuation in 2017
Valuation in 2018
Valuation in 2019
Valuation in 2020
Valuation in 2021
Valuation in 2022
Valuation in 2023
Valuation in 2024
Cost
9.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments and accrued income
10.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.4.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
598,077
Restricted funds
Appeals
-
Building Project
13,525
13,525
TOTAL FUNDS
611,602
31/3/24
£
1,554
31/3/24
£
1,534
11,320
12,854
Net
movement
in funds
£
123,466
2,564
148,835
151,399
274,865
£
37,568
3,000
13,088
107
(2,195)
3,000
6,000
2,000
72,432
135,000
31/3/23
£
1,726
31/3/23
£
395
11,127
11,522
At
31.3.24
£
721,543
2,564
162,360
164,924
886,467

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Appeals
Building Project
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
241,765
11,564
148,835
160,399
402,164
Resources
expended
£
(120,299)
(9,000)
-
(9,000)
(129,299)
Gains and
losses
£
2,000
-
-
-
2,000
Movement
in funds
£
123,466
2,564
148,835
151,399
274,865

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Building Project
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.22
£
571,347
-
571,347
Net
movement
in funds
£
26,730
13,525
40,255
At
31.3.23
£
598,077
13,525
611,602

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Appeals
Building Project
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
142,454
2,994
13,525
16,519
158,973
Resources
expended
£
(121,724)
(2,994)
-
(2,994)
(124,718)
Gains and
losses
£
6,000
-
-
-
6,000
Movement
in funds
£
26,730
-
13,525
13,525
40,255

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OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Appeals
Building Project
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.22
£
571,347
-
-
-
571,347
Net
movement
in funds
£
150,196
2,564
162,360
164,924
315,120
At
31.3.24
£
721,543
2,564
162,360
164,924
886,467

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Appeals
Building Project
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
384,219
14,558
162,360
176,918
561,137
Resources
expended
£
(242,023)
(11,994)
-
(11,994)
(254,017)
Gains and
losses
£
8,000
-
-
-
8,000
Movement
in funds
£
150,196
2,564
162,360
164,924
315,120

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2024.

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