IMAN TRUST
Registered Charity: 1108716
St Michaels Mount Elton Head Road St Helens, WA9 5AU Merseyside, UK
17 February 2024 to 16 February 2025 ANNUAL RETURN (20[th] Financial Year)
Enclosures:
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1- Trustees Annual Report
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2- Accounts – Receipts & Payment Accounts
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3- Independent Examiner Report signed endorsing the Receipts & Payments accounts
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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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| From Period start date To Period end date Day 17 Month Feb Year 2024 Day 16 Month Feb Year 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name IMAN TRUST a |
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| Charity's principal addressSt Michaels Mount | ||||
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| 1 | Dr Iftikhar Mobin Khan | Secretary & Trustee March 2005 Board of Trustees |
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| 2 | Dr Abubaker Elbadri | Trustee March 2005 Board of Trustees |
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| 3 | Dr Akhtar Ali Akhtar | Finance Officer & March 2005 Board of Trustees |
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| 4 | Dr Sarfaraz Khan | Trustee March 2005 Board of Trustees |
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| 5 | Dr Mohammad Al-Jubouri | Trustee March 2005 Board of Trustees |
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| 6 | Dr Omar Shaikh | Trustee Autumn 2007 Board of Trustees |
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| 7 | Dr Usama Munir | Trustee Spring 2012 Board of Trustees |
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| 8 | Dr Ahmad Omar | Trustee 30 May 2019 Board of Trustees |
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| 9 | Mr Azam Ali | Trustee 30 May 2019 Board of Trustees |
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| 10 | Dr Irfan Ullah Khan | Trustee 01 Nov 2019 Board of Trustees |
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| 11 | Dr Ahmed Elgawad | Trustee 5 Dec 2021 Board of Trustees |
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
The Charity Trust Constitution – Type of governing Trust Deed first adopted 22/3/2005 - Amended 11/5/2007 document (Deed/Constitution) TRUST How the charity is constituted Approved and Appointed by Board of Trustees Trustee selection methods Should be a regularly contributing donor for at least 12 months, before (eg. appointed by, elected by) nomination and should continue with standing order of a minimum £30/month
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
All Trustees are non-paid volunteers. They remain amongst the largest donors You may choose to by Standing Orders to the Trust as well. They take part in various activities of include additional the trust, and all are regular donors paying monthly standing orders. information, where relevant, about:
The Board of Trustees holds fairly regular bi monthly meetings ( on average 6 policies and procedures meetings per year – these have been less face to face during Covid-19 adopted for the induction Pandemic, and created a WhatsApp group for the Trustees that offered and training of trustees; meetings and discussion platform not only during the Covid period but the charity’s continues currently, even after the return to face-to-face board meetings ). There are sometimes, additional ad hoc emergency meetings, though these organisational structure have been superseded by the the virtual board meetings. Other individuals (nonand any wider network trustees) IMAN Trust Friends who support the Charity Trust financially, and/or with which the charity participate in organising and supporting various activities in the Trust may works; sometimes attend the meetings ad hoc, unless confidential matters are going to relationship with any be discussed. The Imam and Caretaker attend ad hoc meetings when related parties; necessary as invited by the Secretary. A youth representative also attends ad trustees’ consideration hoc. of major risks and the system and procedures Additional people are invited to attend according to topics on the agenda, and to manage them. when no matters of confidentiality are discussed. Only Trustees are eligible to vote on matters that require voting. To enable the day to day management and execution of actions, based on those Trust Board decisions, a management structure is approved by the Board of Trustees to include the following: Charity Trust Chairman (Honorary role) -Vacant Charity Trust Secretary Charity Trust Deputy Secretary: vacant Charity Trust Finance Officer Charity Trust Deputy Finance Officer and co-signatory In the year 2017-18, we expanded “designation of specific roles” to different Trustees to make the best of their contribution and specialist interests: Charity Lead Trustee for Maintenance & Repairs Charity Lead Trustee for Administrative Duties & Human Resources Charity Lead Trustee for Liaison Charity Lead Trustee for Education & Schooling Activities The Board also sanctioned that at least 2 Trustees one of them is either the secretary, deputy secretary or finance officer can take decisions on urgent matters, and later bring it to the board of trustees at the earliest opportunity to second and approve. Trustees are advised to have Standard Criminal Record Clearance. In fact by virtue of their professions (doctors), the majority have ‘Enhanced’ CRB anyway.
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Section C Objectives and activities
To advance Islamic religion by establishment of an Islamic centre & facilities for the practice of religion of Islam and its duties for the Muslim community, and to provide for community activities.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Advancement of Islamic education by provision of facilities for Islamic education for children & adults.
Promoting religious harmony & positive citizenship with all other religions and different constituents of the community that collectively enrich the society in a successful multicultural society.
Provide an informed point of contact for advice when possible on Islamic religion and public harmony and citizenship to local public bodies such as Schools, the Council & the Police or the public at large.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for This year (17 Feb 2024 – 16 Feb 2025 the public benefit in based activities. relation to these objects (include within this section the Iman Trust – Activities: statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Youth Activities and Community Support Commission on public benefit)
- This year (17 Feb 2024 – 16 Feb 2025 , there were a number of community based activities.
This is an overview of the services and activities offered by Iman Trust, which primarily focuses on supporting disadvantaged ethnic minority communities in St Helens, with a particular emphasis on youth engagement. Our mission is to provide educational, sports, health and wellbeing, and career development opportunities, while fostering a sense of leadership and community responsibility among young people.
Weekend Education Classes Iman Trust runs Islamic education classes for youth every weekend from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on both Saturdays and Sundays. These classes are open to children aged 5-16, from various ethnic backgrounds, including African, Somali, Turkish, and Arab communities. We have seen a recent increase in attendance from these diverse groups, and we strive to ensure all youth feel welcome and supported in their educational journey.
Total 53 students ( 27 boys and 26 girls )
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Quranic Learning – Reading and understanding the Quran. 2. Islamic Studies – A structured curriculum designed to help children navigate the challenges of today's world through an Islamic perspective. 3. Team Building – Encouraging collaboration and social skills development. 4. Discussions – Facilitating open conversations on moral, social, and cultural topics.
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Workshops – Practical, hands-on activities that engage students in learning. 6. Assemblies/Events – Regular community gatherings that reinforce key values and celebrate achievements.
Community Gatherings and events:
Throughout the year there are multiple events , open to all, where talks are delivered by scholars and imams, especially during school holidays. Speakers included Imam Zakariya, Ustadh Akhlaq Choudery, Sheikh Salim Astewani and Imam Aziz.
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Summer Sports Days
Each year, Iman Trust hosts a Sports Day in July, where children participate in various sports tournaments, including football, tennis, and badminton. These events promote physical fitness, teamwork, and a sense of community, encouraging youth to engage in healthy activities during the summer months.
Ongoing Sports Activities
Throughout the year, we provide regular sports sessions every weekend. These activities are designed to promote health and wellbeing, with children encouraged to participate in sports of their choice, including those offered by the Trust. Iman Trust associated youth group holds football sessions on week ends throughout the year and the Iman Trust football team participates in football tournaments regularly. Also see below for additional information.
Art and Craft Sessions
Iman Trust also runs regular art and craft workshops to encourage creativity and self-expression. These sessions help children develop skills in painting, designing, decorating, and problem-solving, fostering both individual and group creativity.
Workshops
We offer a variety of educational workshops on topics relevant to our young participants. For example, during Ramadan and Eid, we hold special sessions to discuss the significance of these occasions, allowing children to deepen their understanding of their faith.
"Become Leaders" Program
We have recently introduced the Become Leaders program, where a student is selected to serve as "class champion." This child takes on responsibility for organizing tasks, supporting peers, and learning how to lead and delegate. The program aims to enhance leadership skills, build confidence, and encourage responsibility, helping children prepare to take on leadership roles within their community.
Team Building Initiatives
Our Team Building program focuses on fostering collaboration and teamwork among participants. Children are assigned various tasks that require them to solve problems together, developing both interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a group.
Quranic Education
At the core of our work is Quranic Education, which enables students to not only read but also memorize portions of the Quran. We use a variety of engaging and interactive teaching methods, including visual aids, workshops, and group discussions, to ensure that learning is both enjoyable and meaningful for the children.
Islamic Studies Curriculum
Our Islamic Studies curriculum is designed to address the challenges faced by young people in today’s world. Through a combination of interactive lessons, visual learning tools, and discussion-based approaches, we aim to make Islamic studies accessible and relevant to the lives of our students.
We are committed to providing a holistic support system for young people in our community, empowering them to become confident, capable individuals and
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future leaders. We hope this summary gives you a clear understanding of the scope of our activities and the impact we aim to have on the lives of those we serve. Other activities of the Iman Trust: Daily Prayers And Weekly Friday Khutbah The mosque has regularly had 5 daily prayers taking place in the mosque. The weekly Friday prayers take place with a good attendance of a few hundred people men and women. RAMADAN During the month of Ramadan, there has been regular night prayers (Taraweeh) where the entire quran was recited. Every Saturday community gatherings are organised. With Reminders from different guest speakers from around the countries along with a meal served by the masjid. Guest Speakers 1: Ustadh Rehan Salim 2: Sheikh Hammad Fahim 3: Imam Amjad DAILY LESSONS FROM QURAN AND HADITH Daily after the Isha Salah we have a small lesson if a hadith or quran verse with an open discussion. Also on Saturdays after morning prayer a short tafseer ( explanation of Quranic verse) would take place. WEEKEND WOMEN GATHERING During the weekend women would have a get together where refreshments would be served with short reminders. There is also a regular ‘Mums and Toddler’ group which is currently on ad hoc basis , giving young mothers and children to get together, share their experiences and provide a relaxing and engaging atmosphere. SCHOOL VISITS The mosque hosts school visits every year. This year the visits were on 5/12/2024 and 17/01/2025 Each time we had a group of year 5's and year 6's. During the school visit a small presentation on the role of the mosque and what it means to be a Muslim, discussion about the muslim faith, its principles ; explanation of activities in the mosque and answering any questions. There is another interactive session where the children would have some activities. Refreshments were also served. Visit to Carmel College Imam Zakariya visited Carmel college on 17/10/2024, to participate in inter faith panel discussion. This was very well received. CARE HOMES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES The Imam was invited to a few care homes where they wanted to discuss important matters that would concern children of the Islamic Faith. The imam met the team and also the children. COUNSELING AND PASTORAL SUPPORT . Ongoing pastoral support provided to individuals and families, addressing
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personal and spiritual issues.
NIKAH CEREMONIES
Nikah is the muslim act of matrimony. Nikah services are provided by the mosque according to traditions of Islam, which can sometimes be held at the mosque, or usually at wedding venues, where Imam is invited to undertake the Nikah ceremony.
Bi-weekly men’s football
Organised and managed by Iman Trust Football Club (FC). A midweek 6 aside game at Prescot Soccer Centre and a weekend 8 aside game at Rainhill High School are offered every week. Adult players of all ages and abilities are invited to participate. A dedicated Iman Trust FC financial fund covers all related expenses, which is exclusively managed by senior members of Iman Trust FC. Football sessions are open and inclusive, welcoming participants of varying ages and abilities. This activity promotes physical health, mental wellbeing, and regular social interaction. Beyond sport, the football group acts as a positive engagement platform for young people, providing structure, routine, and a healthy outlet for energy.
Chariity football tournament
Not held this year due to logistics reasons.
Iman Trust FC social events
Imam Trust FC organises a number of social events throughout the year. These team building sessions are open to all members of Iman Trust FC and aim to promote bonds of brotherhood and friendships. These events have proven to be very popular and are always well attended.
Iman Trust FC Mentor/Mentee Scheme
The founding members of Iman Trust FC set up a mentorship scheme to provide support to younger and new members of the group. Pastoral care and mentorship are key elements of this scheme. This scheme has proved to be extremely fruitful and has enabled new and younger members to seek aid and advice on educational and employment matters. This scheme has facilitated members in furthering their educational and academic goals and in gaining employment. The football group naturally incorporates mentorship and leadership opportunities. Older and more experienced participants take on informal mentoring roles, supporting younger members through guidance, encouragement, and positive role-modelling. This helps foster responsibility, discipline, confidence, and teamwork, particularly among younger attendees.
Organised Social Activities
In addition to the weekly football sessions, the group organises regular social events, helping to strengthen relationships beyond the sporting environment. These activities further promote community cohesion, mutual understanding, and positive peer network
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Social Integration and Friendship Building
Regular football participation encourages the development of strong friendships and social bonds. Many participants who may otherwise feel socially isolated benefit from a sense of belonging and community identity. The group provides a safe and welcoming environment where individuals can connect through shared interests and mutual respect.
Positive Youth Engagement
Overall, the football initiative plays a significant role in engaging young people constructively, reducing social isolation, and encouraging healthy lifestyles. It supports personal development, leadership skills, and long-term positive outcomes for participants within the wider community.
Iman Trust FC Leadership programme
This programme was established to develop leadership skills amongst members of Iman Trust FC. A particular focus is given on developing public speaking skills with regular opportunities for all members to engage in public speaking. Roles and responsibilities are attributed to various members to build upon skills of leadership and teamwork, skills which are essential for all walks of life. This initiative has been successful in establishing confidence amongst members and developing communication skills.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
The target area of benefit is St Helens, Knowsley, Widnes & Halton, and the wider community overall. The area of practice is expected mainly to cover Merseyside, Cheshire & Lancashire.
The charity’s activities will include the provision of place for Islamic religious activities such as daily prayers & Friday Sermons, general charitable purposes, education and training for the local Muslim community and for the benefit of the wider community and general public such as promoting religious harmony. It is the Trust’s intention and aim to promote the spirit of citizenship and religious harmony between people of all faiths and of no faith and to celebrate the multicultural contribution in enriching the common society for all. The means to this will include primarily the provision of buildings, facilities and materials. This will also include advocacy, advice and information.
The Iman Trust Islamic Centre was privileged by having its first Imam (religious minister), whose first language is English and is an eloquent speaker. The first Imam had a big impact on the community and especially its youth.
After the first Imam resigned and moved to a different city, he was replaced in 2018 by another eloquent Imam, whose first language is English and who was educated in the UK.
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The second Imam left our Trust and mosque late in 2022. Once again we endeavoured to replace him with equally eloquent Imam, and we were successful in recruiting a young person who was born and educated in the UK, who spoke eloquent English. The medium of instruction in the Centre is English, though other languages such as Arabic and Urdu are also catered for when needed for facilitating users’ needs. Arabic is also taught because of its importance for understanding the Quran.
The Imam facilitates the religious activities and conducts the prayers and gives the Friday Sermons. However, the educational activities were not restricted to this, but were enriched by various speakers and organisers as necessary.
- contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
ACTIVITIES, PERFORMANCE & EVENTS 2024-2025
Summary of the main achieveme nts of the charity during the year
The Trust continued to build on the previous years’ successes with further activities to fulfil the Charity’s aims, objectives and ambitions. When possible, the Trust concentrated on the activities that received the highest rating by feedback and popularity as well as those that provide the most benefit to the users and the overall society.
But the overall activity this year, like the year before, were limited due to various reasons.
PREMISES & FACILITIES and their uses:
The Trust’s facilities provide the main Mosque / Masjid facilities locally and an Islamic Educational Centre.
The premises of the Iman Trust Centre has the following facilities:
Main Hall (for Prayer sermons, Lectures, and Study Days) Side Hall (for women prayer and other private activities) Small Office (for administration)
Male & Female & Disabled Toilet, Shower & Wudu facilities )
Small kitchenette (for small services, hot drinks, warming food etc..) Leisure & Sports Hall/Conservatory (for kids activity, functions, space) Porch (for shoes storage, and leaflet stands)
Car Parking Facility for over 24 cars, including 2 disabled pays , and an internal overflow parking facility for additional 10-12 cars. All marked.
There is also full security facility with flood lights and 24 hours CCTV as advised by the Merseyside police, and regularly inspected. Recently it has been recommended by the police to consider an upgrade to this in the near future, which may benefit from some help under the provisions of Security of Places of Worship Programme.
The building is fully compliant with safety & fire regulations and passed previous inspections in this regard. The internal car parking facility help prevent creating parking inconvenience to neighbours, and we also give permission for its use to St Helens Council during special functions such as on bonfire night for the benefit of the local community of St Helens. The Councils’ Sutton Leisure Centre and Sutton Academy reciprocally allow the users of our centre to use their Car Parking Facilities as an overflow parking, especially during large functions such as Friday Congregational Prayers and Eid Events.
In addition the piece of land that the Trust gift-lent (dedicated) to the Local Council free of charge to complete the public footpath was also finished to the benefit of the public at large. The Fence & gate were erected in consultation with the local police advice. The last of the major building work involved the internal conversion of the main premises into a larger hall as per the building regulation. Additional work involved security CCTV and lighting, broadband connection and Audio Visual facilities necessary for the running of education activities. Bird boxes were previously installed to promote the environment and further trees were implanted.
Currently there are plans to modernise the building that are in discussion and planning application process is well underway. Fundraising for the project had started ahead of plans in 2021.
We have also recently bought a nearby house to facilitate the imam’s accommodation, save on rental expenses, and be a reserve asset for future modernisation of the centre.
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PREVENT- Merseyside Inter-faith Forum & Other liaison with Merseyside Police: Our Trust & Islamic Centre works in close partnership with Merseyside Police for the benefit of the wider community and for the safety and cohesion of the society. We have a longstanding activity record from representation on the previously held community diversity meetings to the interfaith forum first held on 3 June 2015 under PREVENT, and other relevant meetings. We also previously organised training sessions for Merseyside Police Officers to facilitate their work with the Muslim community. We also had social joint activities such as football matches in the past. We continue to keep open liaison and communication at least ad hoc, and we welcome all the advice and support we receive from Merseyside Police.
The month of Ramadan:
The month of Ramadan is a very special occasion for Muslims world-wide. It’s a large annual event that provides an opportunity for reflection and help to the poor and needy. The amount of Charity giving in this month alone constitutes one of the largest charitable activities. It’s also a month where Muslims like to be even closer to Allah with more prayers and observing the fasting from dawn to sunset every day for the duration of the month.
In 2022, a new initiative was launched by Masjid Bilal (London) and was made freely available to all our community members online through the month of Ramadan. This was “Quranic Diagrammatic Overview”. Harnessing the technology and making the best of flexibility, by online provision, and unrestricted access and benefit, being free of charge. Thanks to Dr Usama Munir for facilitating this.
Another one, “A Guide to An Amazing Ramadan” was also made available online
Various other selected material such as health advice for diabetics during Ramadan was also made available as links on the “Views and News Iman Trust” WhatsApp group.
During the Ramadan, we were able to undertake our popular weekend sessions of having a collective (all families) iftar (breaking the fast and having the evening meal) in the Iman Trust mosque (St Helens), every Saturday during Ramadan. This is preceeded by a lecture by an invited speaker and Q&A session between the Asr and Maghrib prayers ie before sunset. Booking for up to 150 participants was made available to all community members on Evenbrite App, on the bases of first come first served. All events and meals were free of charge, and covered by voluntary donations by some members of the community and supplemented by the Trust.
Quran & Arabic Language Lessons:
The centre hosts regular weekly (Saturdays & Sundays) Quranic and Arabic Language Lessons which proved very popular, particularly amongst the young ones. The previous Imam heads the provisions of this educational activity, supported by the main Imam and other volunteer teachers. The organisation of this schooling activity is seen by the Trustee with responsibility for Education and School.
Other educational & training activities:
Other educational activities, aimed at improving the character and conduct of the members of the Muslim community to be better citizens for the overall benefit of the wider society. This is a traditional educational activity central to Islamic teachings and prophetic tradition. It involves ad hoc lectures or discussions which are led by various established speakers from various parts of the country. Many of these were conducted during the month of Ramadan. Other lectures and presentations were conducted in the centre. Women’s Quranic Lessons were also conducted, though ad hoc recently.
This year the community dedicated WhatsApp groups (Mosque, Ladies and Families groups) members have increased in number and the groups have become further established. This platform provides a popular and effective channel to share community related news, events and advice.
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Friday Khutba (weekly mass sermon):
Perhaps one of the most outstanding activities is the regular Friday Khutba (Sermon) given by our eloquent and highly educated young Imam, which attracts over 120 people every week. Khutbas (religious lectures) which cover modern topics and subjects very important in building citizens’ character which is integral to Islamic education. Islam provides a way of life, and the khutbas aim to deliver those messages.
St Helens Muslim Community Eid Prayer Events :
We were able to continue to conduct the Eid prayers fully this year as well. Due to a large number of attendees, including families with children, we held the Eid prayers in 2 sessions to be able to accommodate all participants without causing over crowding. The 2 Eid events are at the end of Ramadhan and then in the month of Hajj, according to Islamic calender.
DISCOVER ISLAM ACTIVITIES:
Over the past many years we have continued with major public awareness activities in partnership with museums and educational institutions in the wider region.
A day in the Islamic Centre / Mosque: 1- For Primary Schools:
The centre also caters for primary school visits as ‘ A Day in Islamic Centre/Mosque for Schools’. This has been a successful, popular and ongoing activity for many years. Sometimes when particular school was unable to visit for logistics reasons, and preferred an event in their school, we offered that the Imam and suitably trained staff do the visit and speak to the students and conduct Q&A session. This activity is very popular and we are regularly contacted by local schools as well schools from further afield to conduct these visits. This year the school visits took place on 05/12/2024 and 17/01/2025
Fund Raising for the Iman Trust Islamic Centre:
We continue fund raising for the Iman Trust centre to meet its running costs and financial obligations. All Trustees and many IMAN-Trust Friends sat up standing orders donations. Users of the centre also donate regularly into the donation box or directly via the Trust bank accounts.
We have opened fund raising for the planned future reconstruction of the centre. We have also introduced automated electronic stands for receiving the donations at the centre. This proved very successful and very popular.
Fund raising for national and international charitable projects:
In the past Friday Sermons provides an opportunity to make collections for other approved charities that are registered with the Charity Commission if they are UK based. These included support for natural disasters or refugees of war etc…We do not provide direct support, but allow select UK Registered Charities to occasionally collect during Ramadan or Friday sermons.
Working together with the local Metropolitan Councils:
We always liaise and work together with St Helens, Knowsley and Whiston MB Councils for the benefit of the wider community. For example the St Helens MBC helps with providing access to the Leisure centre Car Park during Eid sermons to avoid parking problems and we reciprocate this joint work by providing our Iman Trust Centre’s Car Park for the MBC Parking services for the bon-fire event of fire works every year on 5[th] November.
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Section E Financial review
| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant about: the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. |
The Trust managed to collect enough funds to enable the repayment of all its original outstanding interest-free loans by 2015. The Trust will continue to endeavour to collect further funds to enable the Charity Trust to continue to improve the premises to accommodate the local public needs for the Trust’s activities and aims. This will also be necessary for funding the various educational and public activities, and the appointment of the Imam or religious minister, and teachers. Funds will also be necessary for the utility & insurance bills & services. The Trustees and the IMAN Trust Friends remain amongst the regular donors to the Trust, and they continue working in a voluntary capacity to minimise the Trust’s expenditure. In 2021 we purchased new house close to the centre for the accommodation of the Imam. This will allow the Trust to save on regular monthly rental expenses and provide an asset to help with the future rebuilding of the centre. The Trust has not and does not depend on or receive any public funds except the HMRC Gift Aid refunds which is provided to all registered charities in the UK. |
The Trust managed to collect enough funds to enable the repayment of all its original outstanding interest-free loans by 2015. The Trust will continue to endeavour to collect further funds to enable the Charity Trust to continue to improve the premises to accommodate the local public needs for the Trust’s activities and aims. This will also be necessary for funding the various educational and public activities, and the appointment of the Imam or religious minister, and teachers. Funds will also be necessary for the utility & insurance bills & services. The Trustees and the IMAN Trust Friends remain amongst the regular donors to the Trust, and they continue working in a voluntary capacity to minimise the Trust’s expenditure. In 2021 we purchased new house close to the centre for the accommodation of the Imam. This will allow the Trust to save on regular monthly rental expenses and provide an asset to help with the future rebuilding of the centre. The Trust has not and does not depend on or receive any public funds except the HMRC Gift Aid refunds which is provided to all registered charities in the UK. |
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| Trust 20 th Financial Year 17/02/2024 to 16/02/2025: The Charity’s expenditures were kept at low levels at all times. Most expenditure this year was in relation to rebuild project, Utility bills, insurance and Imam Salaries, teachers’ salaries No salaries or payments to the Board of Trustees. |
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Details of Accounts 17th February 2024 – 16 th February 2025 :
| THIS YEAR ACCOUNTS - 17 February 2024- 16 February 2025 |
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| Opening balance on 17/2/2024 | 208028 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 54138 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 66668 |
| Closing balance on 16/2/25 | 195498 |
| INCOME Breakdown 2024-2025 | |
| Lump Sums & miscellaneous donatons | 34435 |
| HMRC - Gif Aid | 10452 |
| Other Income - REBUILD PROJECT | 9250 |
| Grand Total INCOME 54138 |
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| Expenditure Breakdown 2024-2025 | |
| Salaries & Wages - Imams(Ministers) | 25400 |
| Salaries & Wages - Teachers | 8688 |
| Utlites Bills - Total | 3801 |
| Accountancy | 480 |
| Insurance - and Lease Ground Rent | 195 |
| Miscellaneous - Total(Bank charges) | 60 |
| Functons, aids, charity actvites | 4248 |
| Insurance | 1139 |
| Council tax | 2255 |
| Other Expenses- REBUILD PROJECT | 20400 |
| GRAND TOTAL Expenditure | 66668 |
Section F Other optional information
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The financial year (Feb 2020-2021) we purchased a house primarily to provide accommodation for the Imam, to save on the regular monthly rental. The house purchase was for £114,457, plus legal and completion expenses.
Section G Declaration
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 Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Electronically approved | Trustee |
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| Dr Abubaker Elbadri | On behalf of the Board of Trustees | |
| Trustee | Reviewed & accepted as true by the Board of Trustees |
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| Electronically approved. | Secretary & Trustee | |
| Dr Iftikhar Khan | On behalf of the Board of Trustees | |
| Secretary & Trustee | Reviewed & accepted as true by the Board of Trustees |
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| 01/01/2025 | ||
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| Unrestricted funds |
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Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||||||
| to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ |
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| A1 Receipts | |||||||||||||
| Donations (Lump sump, Regular/ Standing orders, Swipe machine) |
34,435.04 | - | - | 34,435 | 44,068.24 | ||||||||
| HMRC - Gift Aid & JRS | 10,452.75 | - | - | 10,453 | 10,797.25 | ||||||||
| Other income-Disasters Appeal | - | - | - | - | 1,683.00 | ||||||||
| Other income- BUILD PROJECT | - | 9,250 | - | - | 9,250 | 10,770.00 | |||||||
| Other income- Utilities Reimbursement | - | - | - | - | 8,580.13 | ||||||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | (Gross income for AR) | (Gross income for AR) | 44,888 | 9,250 | - | - | 54,138 | 75,899 | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ - - - - Sub total - - - - - ~~SSeS~~ |
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| Total receipts 44,888 A3 Payments ~~ |
a~~ | ~~a~~ | 9,250 ~~a ~~ |
- ~~ |
~~ | - | |||||||
| Wages & Salaries,(Imam, Caretaker) | 25,400.00 | - | - | - | 25,400.00 | 24,305 | |||||||
| Wages and Salaries(Teachers) | 8,688.94 | - | - | - | 8,688.94 | 8,517 | |||||||
| Repairs, Building, Maintenance | - | - | - | - | - | 1,900 | |||||||
| Functions, Aids, & Charity & Activities | 4,248.00 | - | - | - | 4,248.00 | 5,939 | |||||||
| Insurance, Safety, Security | 1,139.95 | - | - | - | 1,139.95 | 1,065 | |||||||
| Ground rent | 195.00 | - | - | - | 195.00 | - | |||||||
| Utilities and internet | 3,801.14 | - | - | - | 3,801.14 | 7,316 | |||||||
| Council Tax | 2,255.45 | - | - | - | 2,255.45 | - | |||||||
| Miscellaneous(bank charges) | 60.00 | - | - | - | 60.00 | 61 | |||||||
| REBUILD PROJECT | - | 20,400 | - | - | 20,400.00 | 1,500 | |||||||
| Accountant expense | 480.00 | - | - | - | 480.00 | ||||||||
| INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AID | - | - | - | - | - | 2,450 | |||||||
| Sub total 46,268.48 | 20,400.00 | - | - | 66,668.48 | 53,053.40 | ||||||||
| Sub total - Total payments 46,268 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) ~~SS~~ ~~ |
a~~ | ~~a~~ | - 20,400 ~~SS ~~ ~~a ~~ |
- - - - 66,668 53,053 ~~SSS~~ ~~ |
~~ |
~~ |
~~ | ||||||
| Net of receipts/(payments) - 1 A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
- 1,381 - 11,150 - - 12,531 22,845 - - - - - 181,258 26,770 - 208,028 208,028 179,878 15,620 - 195,498 N/A as specified in H50 ~~———~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Details B1 Cash funds Closing Balance - Bank Statement Details B2 Other monetary assets Details B3 Investment assets Details Conservatory - Old estimate <2010 New House (2021) Details B5 Liabilities Signature A.elbadri Iftikhar Khan Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Charity Premises - Iman Trust Centre - Old estimate <2010 Car Park & Extension Old estimate <2010 Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 179,878 15,620 - - - - 179,878 15,620 OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ - - Cost (optional) - ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ Cost (optional) 295,000 50,000 5,000 114,457 ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ - - - ~~-~~ ~~-~~ Print Name Abubaker Elbadri Iftikhar Khan Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
|---|---|---|
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| OK | ||
| to nearest £ Endowment funds |
||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| ~~-~~ ~~-~~ |
||
| - | ||
| Current value (optional) |
||
| - | ||
| ~~-~~ | ||
| ~~-~~ | ||
| ~~-~~ | ||
| Current value (optional) |
||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| ~~-~~ ~~-~~ |
||
| ~~-~~ |
||
| ~~-~~ - |
||
| When due (optional) |
||
| Date of approval |
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| Abubaker Elbadri | 1/1/2025 | |
| Iftikhar Khan | 1/1/2025 |
| Charity Name | No (if any) | No (if any) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMAN TRUST | 1108716 | ||||||||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||||||
| Period start date 17-Feb-23 For the period from ~~ee~~ ~~ee ~~ |
To ~~ee ~~ |
Period end date 16-Feb-24 ~~ee~~ |
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| Section A Receipts and payments ~~a~~ |
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| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||
| to the nearest £ |
to the nearest | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ |
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| A1 Receipts | |||||||||
| Donations(lump Sums) | 13,132 | - | - | 13,131.60 | 30,990 | ||||
| Donations(Regular & Standing Orders) | 8,035 | 16,000 | - | 24,035.00 | 22,584 | ||||
| MHRC - Gift Aid & JRS | 10,797 | - | - | 10,797 | 19,799 | ||||
| House Rental | - | - | - | 5,815 | |||||
| Income - Swipe Machine | 6,902 | - | - | 6,901.64 | 18,074 | ||||
| Other income-Disasters Appeal | 1,683 | - | 1,683 | - | |||||
| Other income- BUILD PROJECT | 10,770 | - | 10,770 | - | |||||
| Other income- Utilities Reimbursement | 8,580 | - | - | 8,580 | - | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 47,446 (Gross income for AR) |
28,453 | - | 75,899 | 97,261 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 47,446 28,453 - 75,899 97,261 A3 Payments ~~—————~~ ~~——~~ ~~a~~ |
~~ | ~~ ~~ |
~~ ~~ |
~~ | |||||
| Wages & Salaries,(Imam, Caretaker) | 24,305 | - | - | 24,305 | 6,628 | ||||
| Wages and Salaries(Teachers) | 8,517 | 8,517 | 7,532 | ||||||
| Repairs, Building, Maintenance | 1,900 | - | - | 1,900 | 2,460 | ||||
| Functions, Aids, & Charity & Activities | 5,939 | - | - | 5,939 | 3,083 | ||||
| Insurance, Safety, Security, Ground Lease | 1,065 | - | - | 1,065 | 1,006 | ||||
| Utilities services, Gas, Elect, Water. Tel | 7,316 | - | - | 7,316 | 7,676 | ||||
| Taxes & National Insurance - HMRC | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Miscellaneous (bank charges) | 61 | - | - | 61 | 61 | ||||
| REBUILD PROJECT | 1,500 | - | - | 1,500 | - | ||||
| INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AID | 767 | 1,683 | - | 2,450 | - | ||||
| Sub total 51,370 | 1,683 | - | 53,053 | 28,446 | |||||
| Sub total - A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) ~~SS~~ |
- ~~SS ~~ |
- - - ~~SS~~ |
|||||||
| Total payments 51,370 1,683 Net of receipts/(payments) - 3,925 26,770 A5 Transfers between funds - - A6 Cash funds last year end 185,183 - Cash funds this year end 181,258 26,770 ~~ |
~~ ~~ |
~~ ~~==~~ |
- 53,053 28,446 - 22,845 68,815 - - - - 185,183 116,368 - 208,028 185,183 ~~ |
~~ ~~ |
~~ ~~=S>=~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Details B1 Cash funds Closing Balance - Bank Statement Details B2 Other monetary assets Details B3 Investment assets Details Conservatory - Old estimate <2010 New House (2021) Details B5 Liabilities Signature A.elbadri Iftikhar Khan Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Charity Premises - Iman Trust Centre - Old estimate <2010 Car Park & Extension Old estimate <2010 Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 181,258 26,770 - - - - 181,258 26,770 OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ - - Cost (optional) - ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ Cost (optional) 295,000 50,000 5,000 114,457 ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ ~~-~~ - - - ~~-~~ ~~-~~ Print Name Abubaker Elbadri Iftikhar Khan Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
|---|---|---|
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| OK | ||
| to nearest £ Endowment funds |
||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| ~~-~~ ~~-~~ |
||
| - | ||
| Current value (optional) |
||
| - | ||
| ~~-~~ | ||
| ~~-~~ | ||
| ~~-~~ | ||
| Current value (optional) |
||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| ~~-~~ ~~-~~ |
||
| ~~-~~ |
||
| ~~-~~ - |
||
| When due (optional) |
||
| Date of approval |
||
| Abubaker Elbadri | 11/23/2024 | |
| Iftikhar Khan | 11/25/2024 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name IMAN TRUST members of
On accounts for the year 16 FEB 2025 Charity no 1108716 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 & 2 (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 16/02/2025 .
- 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 examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention ~~(other than disclosed below)~~ in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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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: 07/01/2025 Signed: Name: ABDULLAH ARFAT Relevant professional qualification(s) or body BSc. Management (University of Nottingham / 2019 – 2023) (if any): Flat 13 Freesia House, Panyers Gardens, Dagenham, Address: Essex, RM10 7FG
1
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 .
2
October 2018
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