REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1122605
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Three Leaves Chartered Certified Accountants 2 Manor House Lane Datchet Slough Berkshire SL3 9EB
Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 | to | 12 |
Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity aims to develop a place of worship for Muslims living in and around Bracknell. The charity also organises and participates in community events to promote equality, diversity and good race relations.
Public benefit
BICS meets the Charity Commissions public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development objectives. The trustees have complied with section 17 of Charities Act 2011 with regards to public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The charity has been organising Friday congregational prayers in addition to biannual Eid gatherings.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
There is currently no reserves policy.
The Charity has managed to bring in a stable stream of donations and has kept costs at a minimum. The charity also achieved significant results in the most cost effective ways possible which is reflected by the retained funds by the charity. The funds can be used to start new charitable projects.
FUTURE PLANS
BICS is a well established charity organisation supporting almost 400 Muslim families across Bracknell. Our future aim include:
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Continue to diversify funding streams, so that core organisational costs are met from a range or sources
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Involving local residents and groups in issues and developments likely to affect quality of life in the local area
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Developing new projects and initiatives that meet the current and emerging needs of the Muslim Community
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Strengthening internal governance structures and broadening the role and involvement of trustees
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution adopted on 8th August 2007, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Organisational structure and management
Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society (known as BICS) was established in 2008 as unincorporated charity. The charity currently has 7 trustees who are elected for three years term from amongst the voting member of BICS. The trustees review and oversee the work of the organisation at regular Board meetings and the charity has no employees. Every trustee resigns after three years and it is open for them to stand for re-election after this period.
All trustees give their time voluntary and receive no remuneration or other benefits.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1122605
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Principal address Unit C Waterside Park Bracknell RG12 1RB
Trustees Mr B Kuko-iyii Chairman Mr Y Djouamaa Deputy Chairman (resigned 30.6.24) Mr M S Aripin Treasurer (resigned 30.6.24) Mr A Sanneh Secretary Mr E I Walele (resigned 30.6.25) Dr A A Siddiqui Mr S Sayed Trustee resigned since year end;
Mr. E I Walele Independent Examiner Imtiaz Khan Three Leaves Chartered Certified Accountants 2 Manor House Lane Datchet Slough Berkshire SL3 9EB Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by: 26/01/2026 ; ........................................................................ Mr B Kuko-iyii - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
Imtiaz Khan
Three Leaves Chartered Certified Accountants 2 Manor House Lane Datchet Slough Berkshire SL3 9EB
Date: .............................................
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 2 Charitable activities 3 Charitable activities Other Total NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted fund £ 399,359 86,201 207,676 1,361 295,238 104,121 1,156,341 1,260,462 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - |
2025 Total funds £ 399,359 86,201 207,676 1,361 295,238 104,121 1,156,341 1,260,462 |
2024 Total funds £ 200,907 |
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| 41,442 141,640 1,342 |
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| 184,424 | ||||
| 16,483 1,139,858 |
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| 1,156,341 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
| Balance Sheet | |||
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| 31 March 2025 | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 6 | 1,080,623 | 1,080,623 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Debtors | 7 | 9,937 | 4,140 |
| Cash at bank | 173,043 | 73,537 | |
| 182,980 | 77,677 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | (3,141) | (1,959) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 179,839 | 75,718 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | 1,260,462 | 1,156,341 | |
| NET ASSETS | 1,260,462 | 1,156,341 | |
| FUNDS | 10 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 1,260,462 | 1,156,341 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,260,462 | 1,156,341 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 30-Jan-2026
............................................. Mr B Kuko-iyii - Trustee ............................................. Mr A Sanneh - Trustee
............................................. Dr A A Siddiqui - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
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the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
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the requirement of paragraph 3.17(d);
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the requirements of paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
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the requirements of paragraphs 12.26, 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Governance costs
Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the Charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to accountancy fees together with other overhead costs.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
The Charity adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefit to the Charity. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance charged to the Statement of comprehensive income during the year in which they are incurred.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Plant and machinery -33% of cost
The asset's residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
No depreciation has been charged for the freehold property.
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Short term debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in ‘administrative expenses’.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and in hand.
Offsetting
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amounts presented in the accounts when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Charitable activities
Cost of charitable activities comprises all overheads and governance costs excluding finance charges.
2. RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
| Support costs Investment management costs Property repairs Aggregate amounts |
2025 £ 46,862 2025 £ 39,339 86,201 |
2024 £ - |
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| 2024 £ 41,442 |
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| 41,442 |
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS | |
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| Charitable activities SUPPORT COSTS Governance Management Finance costs £ £ £ Raising donations and legacies 40,501 285 6,076 |
Direct Costs £ 207,676 |
| Totals £ 46,862 |
4. SUPPORT COSTS
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Freehold property £ COST At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 1,080,623 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 - NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 1,080,623 At 31 March 2024 1,080,623 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors Prepayments |
Plant and machinery £ 29,706 29,706 - - 2025 £ 7,650 2,287 9,937 |
Totals £ 1,110,329 |
Totals £ 1,110,329 |
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| 29,706 | |||
| 1,080,623 | |||
| 1,080,623 | |||
| 2024 £ 2,150 1,990 |
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| 4,140 |
7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Social security and other taxes Qarz-e-hasna Accrued expenses 9. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted fund £ Fixed assets 1,080,623 Current assets 182,980 Current liabilities (3,141) 1,260,462 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - - - - At 1.4.24 £ 1,156,341 1,156,341 Incoming resources £ 399,359 399,359 At 1.4.23 £ 1,139,858 1,139,858 |
2025 £ 642 999 1,500 3,141 2025 Total funds £ 1,080,623 182,980 (3,141) 1,260,462 Net movement in funds £ 104,121 104,121 Resources expended £ (295,238) (295,238) Net movement in funds £ 16,483 16,483 |
2024 £ - 999 960 1,959 2024 Total funds £ 1,080,623 77,677 (1,959) 1,156,341 At 31.3.25 £ 1,260,462 1,260,462 Movement in funds £ 104,121 104,121 At 31.3.24 £ 1,156,341 1,156,341 |
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 200,907 200,907 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (184,424) 16,483 (184,424) 16,483 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (184,424) 16,483 (184,424) 16,483 |
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| 16,483 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.23 £ 1,139,858 1,139,858 |
Net movement in funds £ 120,604 120,604 |
At 31.3.25 £ 1,260,462 |
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| 1,260,462 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 600,266 600,266 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (479,662) 120,604 (479,662) 120,604 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (479,662) 120,604 (479,662) 120,604 |
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| 120,604 |
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Gift aid Madrassa Collection Ramdhan,Eid & Event Collection Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Investment management costs Property repairs Charitable activities Madrassa expenses Ramdhan,Eid & Events Costs Scholar Fee Donation Paid Other FR - Advertising & promotes Support costs Management Wages Rent payable Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Telephone & IT costs Printing, postage & stationery Travel costs Sundries Plant and machinery Finance Bank charges Governance costs Legal & professional costs Accountancy fees |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 |
2025 £ 169,358 3,420 13,898 212,683 399,359 399,359 39,339 28,093 89,180 35,666 54,737 207,676 1,361 3,192 3,278 2,882 4,549 19,852 2,761 1,788 977 1,222 - 40,501 285 4,256 1,820 6,076 |
2024 £ 190,704 10,203 - - |
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| 200,907 | |||
| 200,907 41,442 15,998 42,268 - 39,571 |
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| 97,837 1,342 - 3,009 2,255 1,990 16,494 1,841 3,352 1,129 1,821 9,543 |
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| 41,434 1,148 261 960 |
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| 1,221 |
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Bracknell Islamic Cultural Socity
| Total resources expended Net income |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 |
2025 £ 295,238 104,121 |
2024 £ |
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| 184,424 | |||
| 16,483 |
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