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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1116869

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2023

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2023

The trustees present their annual report, including unaudited financials for the charity, concluding on 31 December 2022. They affirm compliance with accounting policies (note 1), the charity's trust deed, Charities Act 1993, and Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2005.

Reference and administrative information

Charity name ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY Charity Registration number 1116869 Principal Office 337 Fore St, Edmonton, London N9 0NU

Board of Trustees

Kadir Bakir Davut Aktas Muammer Demirpolat Sadik Cinar

Introduction
Legal and Administrative Information
Key Achievements
Impact and Outcomes
Challenges and Lessons Learned
Future Plans and Objectives
Acknowledgements
Financial Statements (Appendix)
Conclusion

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Anatolian Muslims Society is a constituted as a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission in November 2006 under charity number 1116869. It is governed by a deed of trust last updated December 2018.

Organisational Structure

The Charity consists of a General Meeting of Members, Directors, and Officers. General meetings include an Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meetings. Directors manage the Charity and are appointed through various methods, including rotation and nominations. The Charity must have at least Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, can regulate its proceedings. The structure allows for quorum requirements, voting procedures, and the appointment of a meeting chairperson. A resolution in writing, signed by all entitled Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, is as valid as an in-person meeting decision.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

New trustees must apply, provide recommendations, and be approved by the Directors. Rejection must be justified, ensuring best interests.

Induction and Training of Trustees

Trustees undergo an orientation. Ongoing training emphasizes roles and responsibilities, ensuring effective governance. Class distinctions in membership rights are fixed.

Risk management

The Charity follows the Charities Act 1993 for financial reporting and compliance. Notices and communication are handled through written or electronic means. Rules and bylaws are established and can be modified by the Directors with member input. The Charity indemnifies its officers.

Objectives and activities

Aims

Anatolian Muslims Society strives to create inclusive communities, locally and globally. Rooted in England, we are dedicated to empowering individuals in London especially people of Enfield, nurturing young minds, alleviating global poverty, promoting religious harmony through interfaith and intra-faith interactions, collaborative engagement with the wider community including faith and non-faith, championing equality by empowering women through social and professional development, and nurturing faith.

Objectives

Our constitution outlines seven core objectives: empowering Enfield's disadvantaged, nurturing North London's youth, global poverty alleviation, promoting religious harmony, fostering collaboration, championing equality, and nurturing faith through education and interfaith dialogue.

Strategies

We employ targeted initiatives, educational programs, and global initiatives to achieve our objectives. We actively engage with diverse communities, work to dismantle biases, and provide dedicated facilities for religious and interfaith dialogue, all while upholding Islamic tenets and values.

Activities and Achievements

How Our Activities Deliver Public Benefit:

Our activities deliver public benefit by addressing a wide range of community needs, from spiritual growth and education to social support and interfaith understanding. By empowering individuals, promoting equality, and engaging with diverse groups, we foster a more inclusive and harmonious society, ultimately benefiting the broader public.

Highlighting notable accomplishments that have shaped our impact in the community over from period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

Key Achievements Overview:

Islamic Education and Spiritual Growth:
Regular congressional gatherings for brothers and sisters in community focused on Zikr (remembrance of Allah through chanting his attributes).
Friday Sermons (Khutbahs) addressing spiritual and ethical matters.
Islamic classes for young learners.
Community Services and Education:
Training sessions on Islamic practices, including Ghusl (final bath) and Janazah (funeral) procedures.
Hosting religious education (RE classes) for nearby Primary School students.
Fostering Islamic Marriage and Nikah services for community members.
Interfaith Engagement:
North London Friendship Dinner promoting unity among neighbouring mosques.
Interfaith Iftar fostering connections and kinship.
Youth and Sports Achievements:
Organising Taekwondo training sessions for youth.
Conducting collaborative youth led activities for promoting sense of belonging to UK.
Success in Taekwondo championships by mosque coaches.
Regular cycling training for community members to help them become for environmentally minded and physically active.
Community Support and Well-being:
Community Breakfast Club offering informative sessions on various topics.
Initiatives on mental health awareness and support.
Social and Civic Engagement:
Participation in civic events and councils, emphasizing unity and community coexistence.
Providing Islamic counselling services to anyone looking for pastoral care and emotional support.

Partnerships and Collaborations:

Collaboration with educational institutions and community organizations for courses and events.
Hosting and participating in initiatives with various mosques and organizations.

• Training and Empowerment:

Hosting educational sessions on various topics including gardening, will-making, and energy bill advice.
Offering certified courses for women, youth, refugees, minorities, and mental health sufferers.
Providing academic English classes for new members of community including refugees

• Police Engagement and Education:

Hosting and training newly recruited police officers on Islam and Muslim community.
Facilitating training sessions aimed to improve policing services like stop-and-search for MET police officers
Cultural Exchange and Celebration:
Hosting and participating in cultural and faith-based events like Season Dinner.

These accomplishments have demonstrated a commitment to spiritual growth, community support, interfaith dialogue, youth empowerment, and civic engagement, reflecting a well-rounded and impactful year for the charity.

Performance review

The Anatolian Muslims Society has demonstrated a commendable commitment to its core objectives. Key achievements in education, interfaith engagement, youth empowerment, and civic participation highlight the charity's holistic approach to community development. Challenges in inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural diversity have provided valuable learning experiences, strengthening the charity's adaptability and resilience for future endeavours. Overall, the society's activities have significantly contributed to a more inclusive, informed, and harmonious community, delivering substantial public benefit.

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(Incorporating income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unristricted Notes Funds INCOME AND EXPENDITURES £ INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds: Voluntary income 2 198746 Activities for generating funds 3 0 Investment income 4 0 Incoming resources from charitable activities 5 0 Other incoming resources 6 36 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 198782 RESOURCES EXPENDED charitable Activities 7 162524 Governance Costs 8 21940 Other resources expended 9 0 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 11 184464 NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES before transfers 21 14318 Transfersbetween funds - NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 14318 Total Funds at 1 January 2023 150106 Prior Year Adjustment (Note 19) 0 Total Funds at 31 DECEMBER 2023 164424 =====	Restricted Funds £ 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 =====	2023 Total £ 198,746 0 0 0 36 198782 162524 21940 0 184464 14318 - 14318 150106 0 164424 =====	2022 Total £ 211,908 0 0 0 33 211941 186508 19228 0 205736 6205 - 6205 143901 0 150106 =====

The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these accounts.

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
2023
₤
15
144385
144385
Debtors
16
87968
43121
131089
17
(111050)
20039
18
0
164424
=====
20
0
20
164424
164424
=====
Unrestricted funds
CREDITORS:Amounts falling due
within one year
Total assets less current liabilities
Net current assets / (liabilities)
CREDITORS:Amounts falling due
more than one year
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Restricted funds
CHARITY FUNDS

2022
₤
145385
145385
93968
21803
115771
(111050)
4721
0
150106
=====
0
150106
150106
=====

The notes on pages 16 to 24 from part of these accounts. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 27 September 2024.and signed on its behalf by Sadik Cinar, Trustee.

Sadik Cinar Chairman

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' published in March 2005 and applicable accounting standards.

1.2 Fund accounting

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.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

1.3 Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of financial activities when the charity has entitlement to the funds, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donated services or facilities, which comprise donated services, are included in income at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable No income is recognised where there is no financial cost borne by a third party.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable

1.4 Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled, Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All assets costing more than £ 500 are capitalised.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance

1.6 Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.

Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

1.7 Programme related investment

Programme related investments are stated at the cost of investment.

2. VOLUNTARY INCOME Donations Grants Voluntary Income 3. TRADING ACTIVITIES Charity trading income Charity trading income-Domestic Net income from trading activities	Unristricted Funds £ 174117 24629 198746 Unristricted Funds £ 0 0	Restricted Funds £ 0 Restricted Funds £ - 0	2023 Total £ 174117 24629 198746 2023 Total £ 0 0	2022 Total £ 195514 16394 211908 2022 Total £ 0

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4. INVESTMENTINCOME
Unristricted
Restricted
2023
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
Rental Income
0
0
0
5. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unristricted
Restricted
2023
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
Charitable Activities
0
0
0
6. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
Unristricted
Restricted
2023
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
Other incoming resources
36
0
36
7. EXPENDITURE BY CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
SUMMARY BY FUND TYPE
Unristricted
Restricted
2023
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
Investment Income
0
0
0
Charitable Activities
162524
0
162524
162524
0
162524
SUMMARY BY EXPENDITURE TYPE
Staff
Other
2023
Costs
Costs
Total
£
£
£
Investment Income
0
Charitable Activities
35229
127295
162524
35229
127295
162524

2022
Total
£
0
2022
Total
£
0
2022
Total
£
33
2022
Total
£
0
186508
186508
2022
Total
£
0
186508
186508

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8. GOVERNANCE COSTS Unrestricted Funds £ Governance- Accountants fees 494 Governance - Premises costs for head office 7272 Governance - telephone 72 Governance expense - computer expenses 0 Governance expense - wages and salaries 3914 Governance expense - NI 9188 Governance - depreciation - tangible fixed assets 1000 21940 ==== 9. OTHER RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted Funds £ Loss((profit) on disposal of fixed asset 0 ==== 10. DIRECT COSTS Basis of Unrestricted All Charitable activities Allocation Funds £ Charitable Contributions/Purchases Direct 29186 Cleaning Direct 258 Staff training and welfare Direct 365 Premises Direct 65452 Insurance Direct 3758 Fundraising expenses Direct 589 Professional fees Direct 0 Printing, Postage and Stationary Direct 0 Motor expenses Direct 0 Office / admin expenses Direct 548 Telephone and internet Direct 648 Travel and substance Direct 318 Repairs and Renewals Direct 1460 Bank Charges Direct 1666 Consultancy fees Direct 90 Subscriptions Direct Miscellaneous Direct 10722 Advertising Direct 574 Grant giving Direct 8796 Software Direct Wages and salaries Direct 35229 Pension Direct 2865 Purchases 162524 ====	Restricted Funds £ 0 0 ==== Restricted Funds £ 0 ==== Restricted Funds £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ====	2023 Total £ 494 7272 72 0 3914 9188 1000 21940 ==== 2023 Total £ 0 ==== 2023 Total £ 29186 258 365 65452 3758 589 0 0 0 548 648 318 1460 1666 90 0 10722 574 8,796.00 0 35229 2865 162524 ====	2022 Total £ 480 5948 0 4392 7408 1000 19228 ==== 2022 Total £ 0 ==== 2022 Total £ 33886 751 330 53529 4961 1237 0 0 0 591 725 145 6803 1596 28679 80 8931 1719 0 367 39526 2652 186508 ====

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

11. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY EXPENDITURE TYPE

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Staff Costs|Depreciation|Other Costs|2023|2022| |£|£|£|£|£| |Investment Income|0|0|0|0|0| |Charitable Activities|35229|0|127295|162524|186508| |Charitable activities|35229|0|127295|162524|186508| |Governance|13102|1000|7838|21940|19228| |Loss on disposal of fixed assets|0|0|0|0|0| |48331|1000|135133|184464|205736| |12. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY ACTIVITIES| |Activities undertaken|Total|Total| |Directly|Support Costs|2023|2022| |£|£|£|£| |Investment Income|0|0|0| |Charitable Activities|0|21940|21940|19228| |Total|0|21940|21940|19228| |13. NET INCOMING RESOURCES| |This is stated after charging:|

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|||| |---|---|---| |2023|2022| |£|£| |Depreciation of tangible fixed assets: owned by charity|1000| |Auditor's remuneration|0|0| |Governance Accountant fees|494|480|

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During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2020 -£NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2020 -£NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2020 -£NIL).

14. STAFF COSTS

Staff costs were as follows:

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|||| |---|---|---| |2023|2022| |£|£| |Wages and salaries|39143|43918| |Social security costs|9188|7408| |48331|51326| |The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:| |2023|2022| |No.|No.| |3|3|

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No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

15. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost At 31.12.22 Additions At 31.12.23 Depreciation At 31.12.22 charge for period At 31.12.23 Net book values At 31.12.23 At 31.12.22	Land & Buildings 34400 0 34400 0 0 0 34400 34400	Fixtures & Fittings 128235 128235 31250 500 31750 96485 96985	Motor Vehicles 14500 0 14500 500 500 1000 13500 14000	TOTAL £ 177135 0 177135 31750 1000 32750 144385 145385

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16. DEBTORS

Due after more than one year Other Debtors Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors	2023 £ 0 70328 17640 87968	2022 £ 0 69328 24640 93968

17. CREDITORS: Amount falling due within one year

2023 £ Bank loans and Overdraft 0 Trade creditors 110050 Other taxation and social security 0 Other creditors 1000 Accruals and deferred income 0 111050	2022 £ 0 110050 0 1000 0 111050

18. CREDITORS: Amount falling due after one year

Bank loans Other creditors	2023 £ 0 0 0	2022 £ 0 0 0

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

19. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT

There is no prior year adjsutment this year

20. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Designated Funds General Funds General Funds-all funds Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Restricted funds-all funds Total of funds SUMMARY OF FUNDS General Funds Restricted funds	Brought Forward £ 150106 150106 0 150106 Restated Brought Forward £ 150106 0 150106	Incoming Resources £ 198782 198782 0 198782 Incoming Resources £ 198782 0 198782	Resources Expended £ (184464) (184464) (184464) Resources Expended £ (184464) (184464)	Transfers In/Out £ 0 0 0 0 Transfers In/Out £ 0 0 0	Carried Forward £ 164424 164424 0 164424 Carried Forward £ 164424 0 164424

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

22. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Tangible fixed assets Debtors due after more than 1 year Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due in more than one year	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 £ £ £ 144385 0 144385 0 0 0 131089 0 131089 (111050) 0 (111050) 0 0 0 164424 0 164424	Total 2022 £ 145385 0 115771 (111050) 0 150106

23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There was not any related party transaction with any of the trustees this year and last year.

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2023

Reference and administrative information

Board of Trustees

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Organisational Structure

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

Induction and Training of Trustees

Risk management

Objectives and activities

Aims

Objectives

Strategies

Activities and Achievements

Key Achievements Overview:

Partnerships and Collaborations:

• Training and Empowerment:

• Police Engagement and Education:

Performance review

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(Incorporating income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

1.2 Fund accounting

1.3 Incoming resources

1.4 Resources expended

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

1.6 Foreign currencies

1.7 Programme related investment

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

11. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY EXPENDITURE TYPE

14. STAFF COSTS

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

15. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16. DEBTORS

17. CREDITORS: Amount falling due within one year

18. CREDITORS: Amount falling due after one year

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

19. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT

20. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

22. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS