SHAH JALAL JAMI MASHJID & MADRASHA
32-33 MOUNT STREET
WALSALL
WEST MIDLANDS
WS13TJ
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
16 ELDERBERRY CLOSE
WALSALL
WEST MIDLANDS
SHAWKAT CHOWDHURY & CO
WS5 4SX
ACCOUNTANT

SHAH JALAL JAMI MASHJID & MADRASHA
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT
In accordance with instructions given to us
we have prepared the annexed accounts from
the Books, Vouchers, Infonnation and explanations
made available to us without carrying out an audit.
16 ELDERBERRY CLOSE
WALSALL
WEST MIDLANDS
SHAWKAT CHOWDHURY & CO
WS5 4SX
ACCOUNTANT
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SHAH JALAL JAMI MASHJID & MADRASHA
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
FIXED ASSETS
COST
DEPRECIATION
NET
Land & BuFldFngs
Improvements to Property
Fixture & Fittings
Equiptments
553,792
406,288
23,811
12,175
553,792
406,288
23,810
12,174
960,082
CURRENT ASSETS
HSBC Bank
RBS Bank CIA
HSBC Bank AIC (New Build)
Cash in Hand
244
60435
10903
65856
137438
DEDUCT: CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry Creditors
180
-180
137,258
1,097,340
FINANCED BY .
Capital Account
Balance b/f
998850
Add: Excess of Income
98,490
1097340

SHAH JALAL JAMI MASHJID & MADRASHA
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
INCOME
158,795
LESS: EXPENDITURE
Wages & Salaries
36215
Rent
10300
Rates & Insurance
1584
Heat & Light
1186
Licence fees
75
Repairs & Maintenance
7692
Service charges
1930
Telephonellnternet
420
Bank charges
573
Accountancy fees
180
Solicitors fee
150
Depreciation
Nil
60,305
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
98,490

SHAH JALAL JAMI MASHJID & MADRASHA
INCOME TAX COMPUTATION BASED UPON THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Profit per Accounts
98,490
Add: Expenses attributable to private use:
Depreciation
Motor Expenses (10 % BU)
NET ADJUSTED PROFIT
98,490
Less: CAPITAL ALLOWANCES
NET ADJUSTED PROFIT FOR 2024125
98,490

Reference and Administration Details
Name of charity: Shah Jalal Jami Masjid
Charity registration number: 1119364.
Registered address: 33 Mount Street, Walsall, West Midlands WS13PJ.
Website: htt ://www.shah'alal.org
Governing document: Constitution adopted 11 February 2007 (as amended 07
February 2021).
Charitable objects:"To advance the Islamic Faith for the benefit of the public through
the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals,
producing and/or distributing literature on the Islamrc faith to enlighten others about the
Islamic reLrgion.
Area of benefit: Walsall, West Mrdlands.
Trustees: Abdul Muhith, Muhammad Ali & Mohammed Sheron Ahmed.
Accountant: Shawkat Chowdhury & Co
Reporting period: 0110112024- 31/1212024
Date of this report: October 2025
Structure, Governance & Management
Organisational structure:
The Masjid is overseen by a board of trustees who meet regularly to manage its strategy,
finances, legal compliance, and overall mission. Daily operations are handled by the
management committee, keyvolunteers and the Imam, who leads religious services.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees:
Trustees are appointed according to the provisions of the constitution. The trustees
ensure they receive induction and have access to relevanttraining and guidance about
their duties and responsibilities as charitytrustees (including understanding the Charity
Commission guidance fortrustees).
Risk management:
The trustees have reviewed major risks to which the charity is exposed and have
established systems to mitigate them (for example: safeguarding, financial controls,
health & safety of the premises, data protection). They are satisfied that these systems
are appropriate to the charity's scale and activities.
Key policies:
The charFty maintains policies which are reviewed regularly to ensure continued
relevance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Objectives and Activities
Aims and objectives-
The charity's main aim is to promote the Islamic faith forthe public benefrt by:
Holding daily prayers, Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers, and Eid celebrations.
Organising lectures, classes, study circles, and community programmes to
increase understanding of Islam.
Celebrating religious festivaLs with the local community.
Sharing information about Islam through printed and digitaL materials.
Providing a mosque and community space in Walsall to support the sprritual,
educational, and social needs of Muslims and benefit the wider public.
Key Activities During the Year:
Held regular daily prayers and weeklyjumu'ah services.
Run children's evening Maktab classes and adult study sessions at the Mount
Street building5 days a week.
Organised Lectures and seminars on Quranic themes, Islamic ethics, youth
engagement, and communitywelfare.
Celebrated Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha with special prayers, community
gatherings, and food distributFon to promote inclusivity.
Shared Islamic knowledge through publications, social media, the Masjid
website, and locaL flyers or booklets.
Continued outreach and dawah activities, providing mentoring and support for
localyouth to help them connect faith and daily life.
Continued the new build project to meet growing community needs, including
expanded prayer space, classrooms, a library, youth and computerfacllities,
and improved access forwomen and disabled users.
Strengthened community ties byworking with local organisations and offering
the premises for social and educational activities.
Public benefit:
The Trustees have followed the Charity Commission's publrc benefit guidance in all
activitres. By providing a place of worship, education, lectures, Literature, and
community facilities, the Masjid supports the spirituaL, moral, and educational
weLlbeing of individuals and the community. The Masjid is open to everyone; men,
women, and families-with a focus on sharingthe message of Islam and supportingthe
youth and wider community in Walsall.

Achievements and Performance
Summaryof KeyAchievements:
With the commitment of trustees, volunteers, and the congregation, the Masjid
successfully continued its programme of prayers, classes, and community
events despite challenges such as COVID- 19, Building issues and funding
pressures. All government guidelines were duly maintained duringthe COVID 19
outbreak.
The Maktab evenlng classes have children and young people attending regularly,
learning Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies.
Lectures and seminars engaged high number of participants, focusing on youth,
Interfaith understanding, and community wellbeing.
The Eid celebrations attracted worshippers and included charitable activities to
promote rnclusivity.
Online engagement through the website and social media grew, allowing wider
outreach and dawah beyond the locaL area.
Significant progress was made on the new building project, as ofAugust 2022,
over 70 % of the total cost had been raised.
The Masjid strengthened ties with Local schools, the council, and community
organisations, supporting social cohesion and communitywelfare in WalsaLI.
Performance against objectives:
The trustees consider that the charity has made good progress towards its strategic
objective of beingan Islamic hub forworship, education and community outreach.
While the building capacity remains a limitation, the Masjid maximised usage of the
existing premises and engaged strongly with youth and communÉty programmes.
Further fundraFsing and planning remain needed to realise the new-build vision.
Challenges and future focus:
The old premises, though well maintained, are increasingly inadequate in size
and facilities, restricting growth in programmes, female/mixed faciLities, and
youth-dedicated space so a new build mosque projectwas commenced in 2022.
Fundraising forthe new build remains a major focus: the trustees recognise the
need to increase regular donor income, major gifts, grant applrcations and other
sustainable income streams.
Ensuring diversity of programming and responding to the needs of women,
younger generations and outreach beyond the immediate congregation.
ReguLatory compliance and risk management in an increasingcomplex
environment (e.g., safeguarding, data protection, building safety).

Monitoring outcomes and capturing more quantitatFve data (attendance
numbers, programme outputs and participant feedback) to support future
fundraising and governance.
Financial Review
st
Please See'Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024,
The trustees adopt a reserves policy wherebythey aim to hold sufficient unrestricted
funds to cover up to six months, operating costs to ensure continuity of provision. Any
funds raised forthe new-build project are held in a designated fund and will only be
expended in line with the project plan and donors, wishes.
Investment and assets:
The charity's primary fixed asset is its premises at Mount Street, Walsall. Maintenance
and refurbishments are undertaken regularly. The trustees considered whether any held
investments or long-term commitments required review and are satisfied that the asset
base is appropriate to the charity's needs.
Going concern:
After reviewing the budget, cash flow and ongoing fundraising prospects, the trustees
consider that the charity remains a going concern for the foreseeable future. They
believe that the Masjid has access to sufficient funds and supportto meet its
obligations and maintain services.
Majorfinancial commitments and fundraising:
The trustees note the ongoing commitment to the new-build project. A significant
amount of fundraising is required. The trustees continue to monitor this carefully to
ensure financial sustainabilrty.
Plans for the Future:
The trustees plan to:
Continue the new-build or major refurbishment of the Masjid, with more prayer
space and improved facilities foreducation, youth, and women.
Increase reguLar donations through monthly giving schemes, donor engagement,
and grant appLications to support the building project.
Expand educational programmes by offering more evening classes, Quranic
Arabic courses, and workshops on business, academics, and digital skills, in
line with the Masjid's outreach goals.
Strengthen the Masjid's onLine presence with more lectures, webinars, social
media content, and website improvementsto support dawah and community
engagement.

Build stronger partnerships with Local schools, charities, council bodies, and
faith groups to enhance interfaith cooperation and community benefit.
Review governance policies, track outcomes such as attendance and
satisfaction, and maintain strong safeguarding and compliance practices.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, annual report and financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. In accordance with the
charities Act and regulations, trustees must ensure:
That the financial statements are prepared in accordance with United Kingdom
guidance and regulations.
That the accounts give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs and
of its incoming resources and application of resources forthe year 2024.
That the trustees have kept proper accounting records and taken reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of f raud and other irregularities.
That the charity's assets are safeguarded and used in furtherance of its
charitable objects.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty to have due regard to the
Charity Commission's guidance on public benefitwhen exercisingtheir powers and
duties.
Approval
This reportwas approved bythe trustees 28/10/205 and signed on their behalf by:
Mohammed Mahmud
General Secretary