Charity Number 1117688 QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
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QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION TRUSfEE'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Mareh 2025 The trustees present their report with financial ststements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustee5 have adopted the provisions of the Ststement of Recommended Practice ISORPI 'Accounting and Repcrting by Charitie5' 15sued in March 2005 REFÉRENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAIL5 Charlty Name QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION Charity rezI5tered Number 1117688 Roglstered tJfficÈ and Operatlonal Oflke 19 Brunswick Strttt Lelcèster Lelc¢ster5hir¢ LEI 2LP Trust¢es Mr Abub•k•r 0sm4n Egal Mr MOhand osman E8al Mr Abdlshakuur Mohamed 05man Mr Jama Osman Egal Chalrm8n Trustee Trustee Trustee Prln¢lp•l Admlnlstrator MrAbubakarJarna Esal Mr Abdish3kuur Mohamed osrnan 8•nkers HSBC Bonk Pl 2-6 Gallowlree Gat• Lelce5ter LEI IDA Independent Examiner East Mldlands Accountoncy Llrnit8d Offl¢e 7,19 Brunswkk Street L•l¢e>ter LEI 2LP
QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025 The Trustees present their report tosether wlth ihe financial 5taternents of the charity for the year ended 31 March Z025 STRucfuRE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT QU8A ISLAMIC FOUNDATION wa5 e51abllshed on 12 December 2006 and wa5 re8lStered as a ¢harity on 25 January 2007 Recrultment and #pptsintment of Trustees The appolntment of nèw trustees Is the responsibility of the existing trustees. In carrying out this duty, they consult with elder5 and community leaders for their views and recommendations, This process helps ensure that new trustees are respected and trusted mernber5 of both the falth and the local community and promotes positive relatlonships betw@en the Mosque and the wlder cornmunily il Serves. In selertln8 new trustees, we seek to Identlfy individuals who regularly attend events and actlvitles or8anised by the charlr¥ and who are willing to volunteer in support of our wlder community work. Potentlal trustees are invlted to attend trustees, meétlngs as observers, where they are provided with further Information about the charlvs alrns and activities, If all partle5 are satlsfied, they are then formally proposed as new trustees at a subsequent trustees, meeting. This process allows for careful conslderation of each individual's elisibillty, personal sUtabIlity, competence, and any relevant spe¢lollst knowledge or Tru$tÈi Inductlofi and Tralnlng Following their appointment, new trustees receive an Induction to their role and are provlded wlth copies of the trust deed, iogether wlth guldance on the rharity's policies and procedures. They are also given relevant publications Issued by the Charity Commission, Including guldance on charities and publlc benef it and on the advancement of religion for the public benefit. This ensure5 that new trustees fully understand the Scope of their le8al duties and responsibilities under the Charities Att. As part of their inductlon, new trustees initially work alon8slde an experlenced trustee, supportin8 specific activities and prolects delivered by the charity. Subject to satisfaciory feedback from existing trustees, new trustees are subsequently given responslbllity foi leadlng a particular activity or project and are required to report Dn progress at tru5tee5' meetin85. Or8Y4nlsatlon81 $trurture The charlly trustees are responsible for the overall control and management of the charlry. Trustèes glve their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial bèneflt. The trustees meet as 3 colle¢tive body monthly ind are responsible for all de¢i5ion5 relatlng to rhe operarlon of the M05que, the management of the communlty faclllties, and the dellvery of the charity5 activities. To support the effective and efficient runnlng of the chariri, the tTustee5 have estab115hed a few Sub-committees to oversee specific areas of the charitvs work. Sub-commlttees are currently in place for financial overslght and for the day-to-day manigement of the charivs bulldings. These Sub-committees report their findings and recommendatlons to the full meeting of trustees. Each sub-commlttee meets six time5 per year, on alternate monrhs. The Chair of the Trustees chairs both sub-carnmittees, and membership is determlned by the skills and experience that trustee5 can contrlbute to their work. Responsibillty for the day-to-day management of the Mosque. commvnity facilities, and projects is dele8ated to paid staff, A Separate commlllee 15 responsible for the collection and disrributlon of dcnations and meets a5 required io carry out thi5 function. In addition, further sub-committees arè established for women's activities. youth engagement, Imam5, and Da'wah, Èach wlth clearly defined role5 and responsibilities,
QUU ISLAMIC FOUNDATION TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THÉ YEAR ENDED 31 March Z025 Volunteers Volunteers are a vital resource In delivering both our faith-basod and community activlties. They are involved in most the charity's work, with many individui15 giving their time and skills on a regular basis. All trustees a150 serve on a voluntary basis artd give their timé freely. The charity attively encourages member5 of the Mosque and the wider cornmunlty io partlclpote in voluntary activitle5 and to Share their skills and experience for the beneflt of others. All volunteers involved in projecis or actlvitles that Include children or other vulnerable groups are subject to appropriate safe8uardin8 checks, Including Disc105ure and Barrin8 Service IDBSI checks. OBJEcllvES AND AcfiviTIES The charitsblÈ objects of the charlty are.. I, To advance the religion of Islam for the publi¢ beneflt, including but not lirnited to the promotion of the teachings and principles of Islam, the prov15i0n of facilitie5 for Islamic education, and rhe provlslon of marriage and burial SefViCES, In accordance wlth the teachings of the Qur'on and the Sunnah ofthe Prophet Muhammad Ipeace be upon him). 11. To relleve sickness and preserve good health amon8 people In need, including the poor, the underprlvlleged, refvgees, and others In need, by means including, but not limited to. the provision or a5515tance In the provision of Servi5, facilitles, equlpment, clinlcs, medicines, gfafits for medical diagnosis and treatment, and health education. 111. To advance educatlon for the publlc benefit, partlcularly for thè poor, underprivlleged. refugees, and people in need, by means including, but noi limited to, the provlsion of educational programmes such as Arablc lan8uage classes. community learnlng programmes, and tuition classos, and tho provision or assistance in the provision of educational facilitles including schools, librarie5, and tralnlng Centres IV. To relieve financial hardship• distress. and 5ufferin8 among people in need, includins poor families, widow5, orphans, refugees. victims of natural disasters, and others in need, bv means includin& but not limited to, the making of gfanis or th provision of items, equipmenf, setvices. and faclllties, including food, water, clothlng. medlcal rreatment. rehabilitation, and actornmodatlon, V. To support and develop young people for the public benefit, but not exclusively throu8h leisure-time and recreational acllvltles, so as to develop their physical, mental, and social capabilities and enable them to grow to full maturity as individuals and responslble members of society- Vl. To promote any other charltèble purposes for the public benefit that thÈ trustees may from tlme to tlme determine, provlded such purposes are charitable according to the laws of England and Wales. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The charlty has organised a ran8e of events, semlnars. and community support activities. It has also stscc@ssfully compl•t4d the refurbishment of the first and second floor5 of the buildin& resuliing in the openlng of two new classroom5 for learnlng and the creation of dedicared reading space5. In addition, through the generous support of the community and the hard work of volunteers, the charity successfully ra15ed the funds required to purchase the building. Annual AttltIeS and Seryices of thB Mosque Our Mosque serves as a centTe for prayers, worship, and activities associated with our falth, During the year under review, we contlnued to provide a wide ran8e of rellgious service5 and communlty programs that support the spiritual growth and coheslon ofourcommunSty. eligious Acii¥lrles. Prayers and Rell8iOU5 Actfvltlps: We lacilltote daily prayers and con8re8ational Friday prayer5. offèring spiritU41 guidance and a welcoming onvironment for worshippers. In addition, we provide religlous education classes for children and adults. host community outreach programs, and organise special relSgious event5, including the observance of Ramadan, Eid, and other Daily and Friday Praye. Facilitatin8 congregational prayers and Spiritual guidance for the community.
Funeral FaGiliiies: The Mosque assists with funeral service5 at designated location5 in accordantr wilh Islamic teaching5. we aim to relieve bereaved famllies of the logistical and omotional burden of Drganising f unerals. Special classes are also held to •Con)munity Outreach-. Programs supporting soclal welfare, charitable initiatives, and intèrfaith engagement Cbll Marriage and Nikkjh.. We provide Muslim couples with a suitable and dignified venue to Conduct both civil marriage ceremonies and Nikkah 1151amic m3rriage}, allDV4ing them te celebrate thelr union in a manner that respects both le8al requirernents and151amic tradltion5. Mgdra5ah: Memorisatlon of the Qur'an remains a key element of religiou5 education and Spiritual development. Our Madrasah pro8ram continues to run successfully, with over 20 young people regularly attending classes aimed at developin6 their Qur'anlc knowled8e and recitation skills. Program ort the Qurfan: Over the past year5, we have been honoured to host vislts from renowned Qurfan reciters and scholars, with events attracting over 4CKI attendees. These program5 provide the cornmunity with a unique opportunity to engage with the Quf an and benefit from the insight5 of distinguished scholars, We plan to continue this tradition by invitin8 at Through the)e Initiative5, rhe Mosque continue5 to fulfil its fole as a spiritual. educatlonol. and community hub, enrlchln8 the lives of all who participate in its program5 and servi¢e5. QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025 Donation {Sadaqah/Zakatl: In a¢cordanee with Islamlc teachlngs, it is the duty of those who ar• able io glve dDn3tions in proportion to thelr means. Donations are 8lven for a variety of purposes, Includlng helping those in need and supporting the spread of Islamic teachlng5. While Musllms are not requlred to glve donations through the Mosque, we provide the opportunlty for those aitending to contrlbute, and we mana8e its collectlon and distributlon for approved charitable purposes. The Mosque's Donation Committee oversees thls process, ensuring that all donations are used appropriately. No part of these donatlons 15 used to fund the Mosque Itself, and the Mosque charges nothing for the collection or distribution of donations. FUTURE PiANS Mosque Bullding and Future Plan5: The committee, tOEether with the comrnunity and the trustees, intends to purchase the bulldlng currently housing the We intend maintain our existing fange of communlty activities working in partnership with the communlty and to further develop our cornrnunity projects in collaboration Leicester City Councll. We continue to place greai importanGe on 5harin8 800d understsnding of Islam with our n¢n.Muslim neighbour5 whilst 8ainin8 an undèritanding Df their culture and traditions. Throu8h these initiatives, the Mcsque continue5 to fulfil it5 role a5 a 5Piritual, educational. and community hub, enriching the lives of all who partl¢lpate In lis programs and servlces. PER50NNEL-Tvustees The followlng trustees sèrved during the yÈar under revlew: Mr Abubakar Jama Egal appointed 1711012024 Mr Moharned Osman reslgned 1711012024 Mr Mohamtsud All Hassan resigned 1711012024 Mr Abduliahi Sudl Hassan reslgned 1711012024 Mr Abdulkadir Said Sylad resigned 1711012024 Mr Abdlshakuur MohamEd Osman Appointed 251iV2024 Mrjama Osman Egal become trustee 0810712025 Mr Mohjmul Jama Egal appointed 25/IIIZ024 The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year endod 31st March 2024.
Prlnclpal fundins 50urces The Mosque is primarily funded through the 8Enerous ctsntribution5 of Its community members. The principal sources of income include: Frlday Collertlon5 (Jumrfah Donatlons): Contributions received durin8 weekly Friday prayers form the main source of funding for the Mosque's diy-to-doy operations. General Dofiatlons.. Voluntary donations f rom indlvSduals and families for specific purposes, including supporting religlous activlties, charitable initiatives, and community programs. RESERVE POUCY The charity reserves policy is to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately twelve moDths unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover mana8ement, admlnlstration and 5UPPOrt costs. RISK MANAGEMENT The trustee5 actively review the major rlsks faced by the Mosque on a regular basis. They believe that malmaining free reserve5 at the levels stated provide5 sufficient resourres tc mana8e potentiol adverse conditions, Robust systems and procedures are in place to mitlgate exposure to key rlsks, ensuring the contlnued Operation and stability of the Mosque and its QUBAISLAMIC FOUNDATION TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025 Trustees. Responslbillties In Re$pe¢t of the Flnanclal Statom•nts The law applicable to charities In En8land and Wales requiros the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial vear that give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparin8 ihose financial ststements, the tTUStees are required to". l.Select suitable ac¢ountln8 pollcles and apply them conslstently. 2.make judgments and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent. 3.Stote whether applicable accountlng standards and the Charrties SORP have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and èxplained in the financial Statements. Prepare the financial statements on a 80ing concern basis, unless It is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue to operate. The trustee5 are also responsible for ensuring that the charity maintslns proper accountin8 records. safeguard5 Its 35seis, and take5 reasonable steps to prgvgnt and delert fraud and othér irregularities. The trustÈes are rè5ponslble for keepin8 aeeurate financial records that dSsclose, wlth reasonable accuracy, the financlal posltion of the charity at any time. These records enable the trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the provision5 of the StatÈment of Recommended Practicè150RPI 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities" 14sued in March 2LKJS. The trustees are also responsible for s3fegu3rdlng the a55ets of the charlty and for raking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud or other irregularlties. The trustees declare that they have reviewed and approved the trustees, report abDve. Thls report IS signed on behalf of the tri Name Posltion MrAbubakarJama Egal Chairmon MrAbdish3kuur Mohamed 05man Treasurer Date 1+11116 Ir ID4 1 £
East Midlands Accountanry Limited 19 Brunswick St. Leicester, LEI 2LP. M..075?2J037AII0785311194 E.'enouiries@emaccountancy.com EAST MIDLAf4JDS /KCCOLJNTANCY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'5 REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF QUBA ISiAMIC FOUNDATION I report on the account5 for the year ended 31 March 2025, whlch are Set gut on pages 7 to 12 Respertlve responslbllltles of trustees •nd examlner The charity's trustees are re5ponslble fvf the preparation of the accounts. The ChArity'S trustee5 conslder that an audlt Is not required for thi5 year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe Charities Act) and that an indepenijent examination is needed. It Is my responsibillty to.. examine the accounts undeT Section 145 of the Charltles Att.. to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions 8lvÈn by the Charity Comm1551on lunder section 14515llbl of the Charities Act), and to statè whether particular matters have come to my attentlon. 8a51$ of Independent examlner's report My examlnation was carrled out In accordance with General Difectlons given by the Charity Commls51on. An examlnation includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and 3 comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratlon of any unusual Item5 or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concef ning any such matters. The procedures undertaken dc not provlde all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no oplnion is given as to whether the accounts presents a 'true and falr, view and the report is Ilmlted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent •xamlner's ststement In the course of my examination. no matter has come to my attention: l. which 8lves me reason?ble cause to belleve that in, any materlal respect, the requlrement: to keep accounting records In accordance wlth section 130 of the Charlties Art, to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and comply wlth the accountlng requirements of the Charitie5 Act have not been mot.. or 2. to whlch, In my oplnlon, attentlon should be drawn In order you enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached.
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QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION srATEMENT OF FINANaAL A1vITIEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025 Note5 Unrestricted Rertrlrted Funds Funds Total Fund 2025 Total Fufid8 2024 Inwmlng rosourtès InrnlThg resourcesfrom qenerntedfvnds Voluntary ineom@'. Donatlons and grants 244,192 244,192 183,924 Tot•1 Incoming resources 244,192 244,192 183,924 Resourtes expended Costs of generotlngfunds Charltoble activitie5 Governance costs 132,002 300 132,002 300 171,507 1,250 Totsl resourtes èxpended 132,302 132,302 172,757 Net IncomlnB resources for the perlod 111,890 111,890 11,167 Net m0ment In funds 111,890 111,890 11,167 8alance brought fctrward 14,517 14,517 3,350 Totsl funds carrled forwanl 126,407 126,407 14,517 The notes on paBe$ 10 to IZ fgrrn part Dfthest I1¢al #atemEnts
QUBA ISiAMIC FOUNDATION &4LANCE 5HEEf AT 31 Maich 2025 Z025 2024 Notes Current assets Debtor5 Cash at bank and In hand 111,889 111,889 11.344 11,344 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11.344 Nét Current 35sets 111,889 Net assets 111,889 11,344 Funds R25trlcted Unrestrlrted 111,889 11,344 Totsl Funds 111,889 11,344 The linartcial siatements were approved by the Board of Trustees on I and were s18ned on its behalf by.. Mr Abubakar lam gal Chairman MrAbdishakur Mohamed OSman-faSUrer The notes on page$ 10 to 12 form part of the5efln?Rclal $taternents
QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS_ 31 Maich 2025 l. Ac(ountin8 Pollcle5 The principal attounting policies are summari5ed below. The accounting policies have been applied con51stenily throughout the year and in preceding year. (al Basls of accountln8 The financial ststements are prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance wlth the Financial Reportin8 Standards for Smaller Entlties (effective 20071. In preparing the financial statement5, the charity follows best practlce as laid down In the Ststement of Recommended Practlce ' Accounting and Reporting by Charities ISORP 2005115sued March 2tM)5 and the Charities Act 1993 (b) Tan8lble Flxed Assets TaD8lble fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreclatlcn 15 calculated to write off rhe c05t less any residual value over the estimated useful Ilfe of the asset, as follow: 25% per annum straight line basis Offlce equipment The Costs of minor additions or those costln8 below £500 are not ¢apitalls¢d. 1¢) Fund a¢countln8 Unre5trirted lunds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the geneial objective of the rharity. Restrlcted funds are subjected to iestri¢tSons on thèir expendlture Imposed by the grantlng bodv, (d) Incoffllng resourtes All Incorning resources are included In the Statement of Flnancial Activities when the charity Is entltled to the lftcome and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accura¢y. le) Resources expended All expenditure Is recognised on an accrual basis. Expenditure include5 any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and Is reported as p3rt of the expenditure to which it relates.
QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION NOTE5 TO THÉ ACCOUNT5- 31 March 2025 2. Incomins Resources from Art11}0$ In lurtheranco of the Charity's obiertlves Unrestrkted Restrlcted Funds Funds Z025 Total 2024 Total 112,387 89 71,448 183,924 General Donatlons Interest received Rent Recelved 181.539 I,s(MJ 61,153 244,192 181.539 1,500 61,153 244,192 3. Resource5 expended 300 958 1,453 1,500 17,132 7,216 656 66,350 12,076 530 736 350 5,389 17,656 132.302 300 958 1,453 1,500 17,132 7,216 656 66,350 12,076 530 736 350 5,389 17,656 132,302 1,250 Audlt and a¢countancv Bank charge5 Cleanin8 and consumables Consultatlon Fee Heztlng and li8htlng Insurance Refreshments Rent and rates Rèpairs and renewals Stationery Tèlephone and internet Training Travelling and sub515tence Wages and NIC Totsl sOUT expended 780 1,5iXI 9,548 7.781 690 74,(M)O ii,oio 290 576 1,696 14,189 49,383 17Z,757 Net Income 111,890 111,890 11,167 io
QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION NOTE5 TD THE ACCOUNTS- 31 March 2025 2025 2024 4. St#ff Casts and numbers salaries and wages Soci815ecurity c05t5 17,656 49.383 17,656 49,383 No employees received emolument5 of more than £60,QCK). The average number of ernployeès during the year, calculated on the bas15 of the full time equivalents was as follows- 13 io 13 io Administration and support 5. Trusle4 R•muneratlon and Relatqd Party Transartlans No members of the Mana8ement Committee received any remuneration during the year. No Trustee or other person related to the Charlty had any personal Interest in any contract or transaction entered into bv 6. Taxatlo Iks a charity, QUBAISLAMIC FOUNDATION is exempt from tax on income and galns fallin8 wlthiD section 505 of No tax charges have arisen Sn the Charity. 7. Debto ZO25 2024 Tfade debtors . grant Income recèivable Other debtors and prepayments B. Credriors: amounts fallln8 dwe wlthln on• y•ar 2025 2024 Taxation and Social security Other creditors and accTuals li
QUBA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS- 31 March 2025 9. M0mentS in Funds Balance at Incomlng Outyolng l Aprll ZQZ4 rèsources ro50urces Balarte at 31 March 2025 Restrfrted funds Grants Total restricted funds Unrestrlrted funds General funds 11,344 244,192 13Z,302 123,234 Total unrestrlcted funds 11,344 244,192 132,302 123,234 Total Fund5 11,344 244,192 132,302 123,234 12