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 ## **TABLE OF CONTENTS** 1. **Introduction** 2. **Legal and Administrative Information** 3. **Key Achievements** 4. **Impact and Outcomes** 5. **Challenges and Lessons Learned** 6. **Future Plans and Objectives** 7. **Acknowledgements** 8. **Financial Statements (Appendix)** 9. **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. 7 ## **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 8 **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. 9 ## **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| |---|---|---|---|---| 10 ## **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| |---|---| 11 ## **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
====| |---|---|---|---| 12 **ANATOLIAN MUSLIMS SOCIETY** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** ## **11. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY EXPENDITURE TYPE** **----- Start of picture text -----**
||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |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:| **----- End of picture text -----**
**----- Start of picture text -----**
|||| |---|---|---| |2023|2022| |£|£| |Depreciation of tangible fixed assets: owned by charity|1000| |Auditor's remuneration|0|0| |Governance Accountant fees|494|480| **----- End of picture text -----**
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: **----- Start of picture text -----**
|||| |---|---|---| |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| **----- End of picture text -----**
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. 13 ## **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| |---|---|---|---|---| 14 ## **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| |---|---|---| 15 ## **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| |---|---|---|---|---|---| 16 ## **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. 17