2021-07-31-accounts - Siddiqiyya Educational Trust

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Charity registration number: 1110960

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust

Report and Accounts

31 July 2021

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust Contents

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Charity Information	1
Trustees report	2
Independent examiner's report	8
Statement of financial activities	9
Balance sheet	10
Notes to the accounts	11

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust Charity Information for the period ended 31 July 2021

Address

184 Whalley Old Road Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5NZ

Charity registration number: 1110960 Governed by constitution adopted 9 July 2005 as amended 1 August 2005 and 9 February 2007

Trustees

Mr Abdul Wali Wasway - Chairman Mr Imran Mohmed Patel Mr Sahabuddin Patel Mr Mohamed Irfan Ismail Patel

Appointed independent examiner

M A Ibrahim (FCCA)

Accountants

M.A.I (Accountants) Limited 7 St Andrews Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 8AE

Bankers

Barclays Bank Plc Darwen Street Blackburn Lancashire BB2 2BZ

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust

Trustees’ annual report for the period ended 31 July 2021

Charity registration number: 1110960

The Annual Report is fully SORP compliant and sets out how the trustees have met their obligations.

The Financial Statement is fully SORP compliant and includes the incoming resources and resources expended.

Objectives and activities

The charity has been established for ensuring adequate provision of Islamic and secular education for Muslim children age 4 to 11 in the Lancashire area to the highest possible standard.

We aim, through our School, to provide a first class education to boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 11. We seek to provide a structured educational environment that develops our pupils’ capabilities, competences and skills. We promote the religious, academic, moral and physical development of our pupils through our academic curriculum, pastoral care, sporting and other activities. We provide an educational environment where each student can develop and fulfil his or her potential, building their self-confidence and inculcating a desire to contribute to the wider community. In so doing, we prepare our pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experience of later life.

Our objectives are set to reflect our educational aims and the ethos of the School. It is important to us that we maintain and enhance the religious and academic success of the School.

The main objective of the charity is to preserve Islamic tradition by establishing, promoting, encouraging and advancing the religious and secular education activities of Muslims in the Lancashire area by the provision of schools to become an integral part of the diverse multicultural society of Great Britain.

In order to achieve this, our key objectives included:

To broaden our academic curriculum

To enhance and improve the co-curricular provision for pupils
To continue to develop the first class pastoral care we provide for pupils
To increase pupil numbers at our School

To play our part in the life of our local community through our community access and service programmes.

When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Commissions guidance on public benefit and in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.

Achievements and performance

Pupil numbers and fees

Our educational activities are carried out through Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School. Pupil numbers at our School were 138. Our fees for the current year were £420 per term, £1260 in total.

For the academic year 2020/2021, at the end of the term in the month of July 2021, 26 left and 23 enrolled during the academic year.

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust

Trustees’ annual report

for the period ended 31 July 2021

Coronavirus - COVID 19

Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary school re-opened for all year groups after the summer holidays on Monday 31st August 2020.

The following procedures/practices were put in place to curtail/limit the spread of the virus in the school environment:

Staggered start and finish times
Frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitisers
Respiratory hygiene (‘catch it, kill it and bin it’ approach)
Classroom bubbles
No assemblies and large gatherings
Regular cleaning of premises and frequently touched surfaces
Ventilation (window/door open)
No parents/visitors on site

Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary school closed on Friday 18th December 2020 for the winter holiday. Following the Government instruction, Rawdhatul Uloom closed as part of the national lockdown which came into force on Monday 4th January 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

School re-opened for on-site learning on Monday 8th March 2021 for all year groups.

Academic

The trustees recognise the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the overall achievement of all pupils over the past academic year. Year 2 and Year 6 did not complete SATS due to the cancellation of SATS by the Government as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

From Monday 4th January 2021, all year groups were provided remote learning via work packs and Zoom (online video conferencing). Support was also available via ClassDojo and social media messaging.

School reopened on Monday 8th March 2021 following government advice for all year groups.

SATS

The Secretary of State for Education announced on Wednesday 6th January 2021, that the 2020/21 national curriculum assessments (SATS) would not take place due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hence, SATS were cancelled for the 2020/21 academic year.

Nevertheless, all pupils in Year 6 progressed to Institutes of Islamic Education or a secondary school of their choice.

Additional/Upgraded resources

Lenovo tab M10 - Tablets generously donated by the Muslim Welfare Institute. Initially given to families who were struggling for devices during lockdown and used for remote learning.

Change of Teachers

Several changes of staff took place with no staff leaving and 3 new staff employed. Two staff members took leave for maternity. One staff member returned from maternity leave.

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Trustees’ annual report for the period ended 31 July 2021

Renovations

New fitted Office – In February 2021, the office was renovated. A new table in the centre, seating with drawers in the main bay window area and a photocopier stand/drawer was installed. The doors of the existing wall units were changed to doors that matched the colour of the new furniture.

New fitted wall units in the first aid room – Also in February 2021 new storage units were fitted on three walls.

The cost of both projects was £5,652.

Future plans

The Trustees intend to continue their current strategies of maintaining the School’s position in a competitive market by investing to provide high quality education for our pupils. Achieving a high standard of religious and academic results is a constant aim whilst maintaining the breadth and depth of the education provided. For the forthcoming year, along with the Year 6 children the Year 2 children will sit the SATS examinations to further our attempts to improve academically. Assessments will be continued for Maths, Reading and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling for years 3, 4, and 5 to help monitor progress.

The Head teacher and senior staff continue to review the curriculum to ensure that the educational qualifications remain appropriate for our pupils’ development.

Our future plans are financed primarily from parental contributions, donations, fundraisers and from our reserves. The Trustees need to maintain an equitable balance ensuring our current pupils benefit whilst, at the same time, ensuring a sound infrastructure and financial base are preserved for the next generation of pupils in the same way as our current pupils benefit today from the investment made in the past.

The maintaining and, where necessary, developing the fabric and facilities of the School are central to the Trustees strategy. Hence the following has been prioritised:

Ground floor washing facilities to be removed and re-installed after collapse of seating > Installation of hardware and software for interactive whiteboards

Invest in educational resources to enhance and improve teaching and learning outcomes

Our finances

The Trustees thank all for their prayers and hard work in ensuring this obligation was carried out. Many contributions were made knowingly and anonymously to the school. Hence, gratitude is forwarded to all benefactors.

The Trustees are continuing their strategy of deploying all net incoming resources to investing in the educational purposes and fabric of our School.

As a charity the parents of our pupils have the assurance that all the income of the School must be applied for educational purposes. As an educational charity we enjoy tax exemption on our educational activities and on our investment income and gains provided these are applied for our charitable aims. As a Charity we are also entitled to an 80% reduction on our business rates on the property we occupy for our charitable purposes. The financial benefits we receive from these tax exemptions are all applied for educational purposes.

However, as an educational charity, we are unable to reclaim VAT input tax on our costs as we are exempt for VAT purposes. We also pay tax as an employer through the national insurance contributions we make.

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust

Trustees’ annual report

for the period ended 31 July 2021

Pension liability

The School provides all employees the opportunity to enrol onto the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).

Our ethos, strategy and policies

Our Trustees are responsible for setting a strategy for achieving the objectives they have set. The focus of our strategy is on the development of our pupils, their continued high levels of academic and co-curricular achievement and to further widen access to the education our School provides. In taking forward our strategy we:

review and benchmark the School’s academic syllabus, teaching practices and examination results > ensure the range of co-curricular activities available to our pupils is stimulating and challenging > invest in technology and the infrastructure of our School

co-operate and share resources with local schools

Our ethos: a caring School serving our local community and society

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust is a charitable trust which seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of its stated aims. Our fees are set at a level to ensure the financial viability of the School and at a level that is consistent with our aim of providing a first class education to boys and girls.

Our School welcomes pupils from all backgrounds. To admit a prospective pupil we need to be satisfied that our School will be able to educate and develop a prospective pupil to the best of their potential and in line with the general standards achieved by their peers. Entrance interviews are undertaken to satisfy ourselves and parents that potential pupils can cope with the pace of learning and benefit from the education we provide. An individual’s economic status, gender, ethnicity, race, religion or disability do not form part of our assessment processes.

We are an equal opportunity organisation and are committed to a working environment that is free from any form of discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability. We will make reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of staff or pupils who are or become disabled.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In the last Ofsted inspection report (March 2019), Leaders have designed a broad and balanced curriculum. It harmoniously incorporates the Islamic and secular curriculum, contributing to the good progress that pupils make. Pupils’ behaviour is good. Respect for each other is positively modelled by adults. This contributes to pupils’ positive attitudes to learning and the good progress pupils make. The respect they show to each other and to all adults is good. Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good. They are prepared well for life in modern Britain. Parents and carers appreciate the care and guidance their children receive from staff. The majority of parents would recommend the school to others.

Parents are given regular information about their children’s social and academic progress through parent days in addition to the traditional end of year reports. We maintain regular contact with parents throughout the year via ClassDojo, letters, phone calls and both formal/informal meetings.

Structure, governance and management

The Trustees are responsible for the overall management and control of the Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School. The Trustees meet three times a year.

All trustees give of their time freely and no remuneration or expenses were paid in the year.

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust

Trustees’ annual report

for the period ended 31 July 2021

Key management personnel

The Trustees consider that they, together with the Head and the School Business Manager comprise the Key Management Personnel. The Trustees give of their time freely (with the exception of the Chairman of the Trustees, Abdul Wali Wasway, who is employed as a teacher and remunerated according to his fixed salary as a teacher), where the Head and the School Business Manager are remunerated according to their fixed salary.

Organisational management

The Trustees determine the general policy of the School. The day to day running of the School is delegated to the Head, supported by the School Business Manager. The Head teacher undertakes the key leadership role overseeing educational, pastoral and administrative functions in consultation with the senior staff. The day to day administration of the School is undertaken within the policies and procedures approved by the Trustees which provide for only significant expenditure decisions and major capital projects to be referred to the Trustees for prior approval.

The Head oversees the recruitment of all educational staff. The Head and School Business Manager are invited to attend Trustees’ meetings.

Risk management

The Trustees are responsible for the overseeing of the risks faced by the School. Detailed considerations of risk are delegated to the Senior Management of the School. Risks are identified, assessed and controls established throughout the year.

The main risks that the Trustees have identified and the plans to manage those risks are: > Reputation. The School’s success is built on its reputation for the education and well-being of our pupils. We manage this risk through safeguarding policies, staff recruitment policies, pastoral support for both pupils and staff and active identification and resolution of health and safety related issues.

Money. Our ability to continue is reliant on pupil fees and the ability to pay bills as they fall due. This risk is managed by marketing activity, having a reputation for academic excellence and active cash-flow management.

Curriculum. Academic excellence requires the most able teachers with state of the art facilities delivering the curriculum to able students.

Through the risk management processes established for the School, the Trustees are satisfied that the major risks identified have been adequately mitigated where necessary. It is recognised that systems can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that major risks have been adequately managed.

Charity trustees

New Trustees’ are appointed by the existing Board of Trustees. Below are names of the existing Trustees:

Mr Abdul Wali Wasway – Chairman Mr Imran Mohmed Patel Mr Sahabuddin Patel Mr Mohamed Irfan Ismail Patel

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust

Trustees’ annual report for the period ended 31 July 2021

Trustee recruitment and training

The Trustee body requires breadth and depth of experience to carry out its duties effectively and efficiently. When recruiting new trustees the important attribute is a passion for the work of our Schools and an understanding of education as a holistic and rounded experience of personal growth. We advertise locally for new trustees and through parents. Where possible the Trustees consider that the skills and experience of the Board should comprise the following:

A Trustee with a legal background

A Trustee with a financial/accounting background

A Trustee with education experience

A Trustee with senior managerial or business experience

A Trustee with experience of equal opportunities or disability needs

One Trustee may have one or more of these skills.

Financial review and reserves policy

All interest free loans have been repaid and the current net assets of the charity are £26,321.00.

There are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern.

The Trustees actively review all major risks which the Charity faces and drawn up a risk assessment which is reviewed at every meeting. The Trustees are satisfied that all systems are in place and arrangements have been made to manage any risks identified.

The trustees would like to thank all those who assisted us with their moral and financial support and trust they continue to do so. Special thanks to parents, members of staff and volunteers for their loyal support in running of the school.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Mr Abdul Wali Wasway Date: 25/10/2021 Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Siddiqiyya Educational Trust

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Siddiqiyya Educational Trust (the Trust) for the period ended 31 July 2021.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").

The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

l examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
l to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
l to state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

l the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

l the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

l the accounts did 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.

The appointed independent examiner of the trust:

M A Ibrahim (FCCA) for and on behalf of Date: 25/10/2021 M.A.I (Accountants) Limited 7 St Andrews Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 8AE

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust Statement of financial activities for the period ended 31 July 2021

Notes Restricted Unrestricted income Total funds funds 2021 £ £ £ Income 3 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 16,659 - 16,659 Charitable activities 186,131 - 186,131 Other - - - Total 202,790 - 202,790 Expenditure 4 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 199,135 - 199,135 Net income/(expenditure) for the year 3,655 - 3,655 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 406,963 - 406,963 Net incoming resources for the year 3,655 - 3,655 Total funds carried forward 410,618 - 410,618	Total 2020 £ 28,311 168,970 3,086
	200,367
	193,827
	6,539
	400,424 6,539
	406,963

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust Balance Sheet At 31 July 2021

Notes Restricted Unrestricted income Total funds funds 2021 £ £ £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 5 384,298 - 384,298 384,298 - 384,298 Current assets Debtors 6 3,680 - 3,680 Cash at bank and in hand 25,016 - 25,016 28,696 - 28,696 Creditors:amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors and accruals 7 2,375 - 2,375 Net current assets 26,321 - 26,321 Net assets 410,618 - 410,618 Funds of the Charity 8 Unrestricted funds 410,618 - 410,618 Total funds 410,618 - 410,618	Total 2020 £ 390,135
	390,135 3,559 14,769
	18,328 1,500
	16,828
	406,963
	406,963
	406,963

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by

Mr Imran Mohmed Patel Date: 25/10/2021 Trustee

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 July 2021

Basis of preparation

1 Basis of accounting

The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis, under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 and charities SORP (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2019, published by the Charity Commission in England & Wales.

The charity is a public benefit entity.

2 Accounting Policies

Income

Income from charitable activities and voluntary donations are included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when received. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

Expenditure

Expenditure is included in the accounts on an accruals basis.

Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Buildings 2% Straight line Fittings and equipment 10% Straight line

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

Restricted funds

Restricted funds are funds subject to specific trusts, which may be declared by the donor(s) or with their authority (e.g. in a public appeal) or created through legal process, but still within the wider objects of the charity. Restricted funds may be restricted income funds, which are spent at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of some particular aspect(s) of the objects of the charity, or they may be endowment funds, where the assets are required to be invested, or retained for actual use, rather than spent.

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 July 2021

3 Analysis of income Donations and legacies Donations Other Total Charitable activities Fees receivable School trip contribution Rental income Total Other HMRC JRS grant Total Total income 4 Analysis of expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Wages and paye Staff training Educational trips Educational resources Heat and light Rates Water charges Cleaning and consumables Insurance Repairs and maintenance Equipment expensed Depreciation Telephone and internet Subscriptions and software Accountancy fees Independent examiner's fee School Inspection fees Bank charges Other expenses Total Total expenditure	Restricted Unrestricted income 2021 funds funds Total funds £ £ £ 13,381 - 13,381 3,278 - 3,278 16,659 - 16,659 180,348 - 180,348 3,393 - 3,393 2,390 - 2,390 186,131 - 186,131 - - - - - - 202,790 - 202,790 Restricted Unrestricted income 2021 funds funds Total funds £ £ £ 150,002 - 150,002 250 - 250 3,303 - 3,303 6,025 - 6,025 2,964 - 2,964 2,843 - 2,843 784 - 784 6,377 - 6,377 2,032 - 2,032 11,386 - 11,386 - - - 11,216 - 11,216 832 - 832 335 - 335 200 - 200 250 - 250 - - - 78 - 78 259 - 259 199,135 - 199,135 199,135 - 199,135	2020 Prior year £ 28,311 -
		28,311
		167,400 - 1,570
		168,970
		3,086
		3,086

		200,367
		2020 Prior year £ 141,494 - - 6,495 3,755 1,824 984 5,581 961 17,537 1,300 10,678 905 35 200 250 1,571 52 205
		193,827

		193,827

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 July 2021

5 Land, buildings, equipment and fittings

Buildings £ Cost At 1 August 2020 417,819 Additions / Improvements - At 31 July 2021 417,819 Depreciation At 1 August 2020 33,426 Charge for the year 8,356 At 31 July 2021 41,782 Net book value At 31 July 2021 376,037 At 31 July 2020 384,394 6 Debtors 2021 Analysis of debtors: £ Prepayments 424 Trade debtor 3,253 3,677 7 Creditors 2021 Analysis of creditors: £ Accruals 2,375 2,375 8 Analysis of fund assets and liabilities Unrestricted funds £ Tangible fixed assets 384,298 Current assets 28,696 Current liabilities (2,375) 410,618	Buildings £ 417,819 -	Fittings and Total equipment £ £ 23,214 441,033 5,378 5,378
	417,819	28,592 446,411
	33,426 8,356	17,472 50,898 2,859 11,216
	41,782	20,332 62,114

	376,037	8,261 384,298
	384,394	5,742 390,135
		2020 £ 329 3,230 3,559 2020 £ 1,500 1,500 Restricted income Total funds 2021 £ £ - 384,298 - 28,696 - (2,375)
	410,618	- 410,618

Siddiqiyya Educational Trust Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 July 2021

9 Transactions with trustees and related parties

Trustee remuneration and benefits Remuneration paid: Name of trustee Mr A W Waysway	2021 £ 6,854	2020 £ 9,461

The remuneration paid to the above named trustee is authorised by the Trust Deed. The above payments are for services to support the activities of the charity and the payments are comparable to other staff in similar position.

There were no benefits, expenses or remuneration paid to the Trustees or persons connected to them.

10 Details of certain items of expenditure

Fees for examination of the accounts Independent examiner’s fees 11 Employees Average number of employees	2021 £ 250 2021 Number 20	2020 £ 250
		2020 Number 18

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.