SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED: 31 DECEMBER 2024 CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1108723
SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL
CONTENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED: 31 DECEMBER 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Legal and Administrative | Information | 2 |
| Trustees Annual Report | 2-5 | |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 6 | |
| Statement of Trustees' responsibilities for the accounts | 7 | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 | |
| Balance Sheet | 9 | |
| Notes to the accounts | 10 |
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SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL LEGAL AND ADMINSTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| CHARITY NAME: | Slough Weekend Islamic School | Slough Weekend Islamic School | Slough Weekend Islamic School | Slough Weekend Islamic School | Slough Weekend Islamic School | Slough Weekend Islamic School | ||||||
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| REGISTERED OFFICE: | 20 | Aldin | Avenue North, Slough, SL1 | 1RS | ||||||||
| CHARITY REGISTRATION NO: | 1108723 |
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| TRUSTEES: | Pervez Akhtar | |||||||||||
| Shafqat | Mirza | |||||||||||
| BANKERS: | Metro Bank, 2-24 | Farnham Road, Slough, | SL1 | 3TA | ||||||||
| ACCOUNANTS: | Mr Hasib Ahmed, | ACCA | ||||||||||
| Ahmed | & | Co, | The Twenty-One | Building, | 21 | Pinner | Road, | |||||
| Harrow, | HA1 4ES |
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SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report and the unaudited accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charity Commission guidance.
Objectives and activities
The objectives of the charity are set out in the charity’s trust deed and are summarised as follows:
Our objective is to provide sound and basic Islamic education, with a balanced, structured, and enjoyable syllabus. We want the children to have knowledge of the essential teaching and practices of Islam, with emphasis on respect for the individual, the environment, and the greater community, and:
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To develop confidence and identity in being a British Muslim.
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To instil qualities/behaviour expected in a culturally rich, diverse community.
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To take pride in our local community & raise funds for local causes.
Our vision
Our vision is to create a fun and safe environment that engages every child and supports them to thrive as young and vibrant British Muslims.
Area of Benefit: Slough and surrounding areas.
Area of operation: Slough and surrounding areas.
Summary of the charitable activities carried out during the year:
Our weekend school is for pupils from the age of 6 to 14 years with a comprehensive, age focused curriculum, providing children an insight into traditional Islamic knowledge in a professional and structured manner. The weekend school runs on Saturday mornings from 10.00-12.30, with 10 classes running during the reporting period. We hire Ditton Park Academy, Slough to deliver our activities. Our activities are split into 3 areas:
i). Weekly lessons:
- Islamic Studies – essential teachings & practices of Islam, with emphasis on moderation/ middle ground.
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Seerah – covering life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and other Prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus (Peace Be Upon Them), Islamic personalities & their teachings.
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Learning of the Quran and Arabic and memorisation of short sections (Surahs) from the Quran, daily Islamic prayer etc.
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Manners/ Ethics for younger children.
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Life, social skills, contemporary religious issues for older children.
We use highly regarded Safar Publication syllabus which has been carefully chosen to ensure it is informative, creative, and interesting to facilitate children’s interaction.
ii). Fun/ enrichment activities:
Children enjoyed the following quarterly fun/ enrichment activities during the year:
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Nasheeds performance
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Surah al Feel play
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Calligraphy.
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Arts & crafts.
iii). Special events:
Special events were held during the year for the benefit of our students, their families and the wider community. The following events were held in the reporting period:
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Apr 2024: Eid al-fitr party organised for the SWIS students and their families after blessed month of Ramadan.
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Jun 2024: 4[th] annual summer family fun day was organised for the community which was attended by over 1,200 people.
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Jul 2024: End of year trips were organised for the children, with younger children going to Luton Zoo and older children to Laser Tag.
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Dec 2024: Community Malwid celebrating life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) organised for the SWIS students and their families.
Structure, governance, and management
The charity is an unincorporated charity and was registered with the Charities Commission on the 24 March 2005. Trustees are responsible of setting strategies and policies for ensuring these are implemented.
Risk management
The charity's trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have reviewed potential risks, and systems and procedures have been put in place to manage the risks and to mitigate any adverse outcomes.
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Serious incident
No serious incident took place during the period of this return that needed reporting to the Charities Commission.
Financial review
The net surplus of the charity is set out on page 7 and the trustees consider that the accumulated funds combined with future funds would be sufficient to enable the charity to meet its objectives.
Plans for the future periods
Future plans of the charity are to continue promoting the Muslim faith to the younger generation by increasing activities which interest more than the traditional services offered by other institutions. We plan to add additional classes and activities due to an overwhelming demand from parents.
Plans for the future periods’ independent examiner
Mr Hasib Ahmed has been re-appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year.
Signed by order of the trustees.
Pervez Akhtar
Chair
Date 31/07/2026
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SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL
INDEPENDEDNT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 9.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDEDNT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view,’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDEDNT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Mr Hasib Ahmed, ACCA, Ahmed & Co, The Twenty-One Building, 21 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4ES
Date 02/08/2026
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SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare statements of accounts for each financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,
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• Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. • Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. • State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, • Subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statement, and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with The Charity 1993 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charily and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
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| Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Income from charitable activities | - | 65,434 | 65,434 | - | 55,195 | 55,195 | ||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | - | 55,403 | 55,403 | - | 40,883 | 40,883 | ||
| Net Income for the year | - | 10,031 | 10,031 | - | 14,312 | 14,312 | ||
| Balance brought forward | - | 27,788 | 27,788 | - | 13,476 | 13,476 | ||
| Balance carried forward | - | 37,819 | 37,819 | - | 27,788 | 27,788 |
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SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | - | - |
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash at bank | 37,819 | 27,788 |
| Current Liabilities | - | - |
| Net Assets | 37,819 | 27,788 |
| Charity Funds | ||
| General fund | 37,819 | 27,788 |
| Total Charity Funds | 37,819 | 27,788 |
These accounts were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue on the 2[nd] August 2026 and are signed on their behalf by:
Pervez Akhtar
Chair
Date 31/07/2026
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SLOUGH WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the cash basis of accounting, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
b) Fund accounting
Majority of the income is donations received from parents. Income is accounted for on receipts basis. General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
c) Payments
All expenditure is accounted for on cash basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
d) Depreciation
Although, the charity did not have any assets in the reporting period, depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
- Equipment, Fixtures & Fittings - 25% reducing balance.
e) Staff costs
The charity does not employ any staff. Services are delivered mostly by volunteers and a couple of consultants.
No remuneration was paid to trustees in the year, nor were any trustee's expenses reimbursed.