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LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNITY FORUM
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Charity Number: 1126387

LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNITY FORUM
Contents
Contents
Charity Information
Report of the TrLrstees
Report of ihe Independent Examiner
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
Page
4,5&6
10t0 11
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LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNITY FORUM
Charity Information
Trustees".
Chairman
Vice Chafftian
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
GDPR Officer
Education
Manager
Compliance
Office & IT
Wider Community Engagement
Sharifur Rahman
Aktar Ahmed
Abu Newas Mohamad Jahongir
Sharilur Rahman
Mr Abul Kalam
Jakir Hussain
Abdul Wahhab
Charity nu¥nber"
1126387
Principal Office.
13-17 Barety Lane
Lulon
LU4 9HT
Accountant..
Luton Accountancy
Suite 4b, Crystal House
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 1HS
Bank.
Barclays Bank PIC
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF
LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNITY FORUM
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charity no: 1126387
I have examined the accounts on pages 8 to 11, wh￿h have been prepared on the basis of
accounting policies sel out on page 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner-
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation ol the accounls. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe
Charities Act) and thal an indepenijent eyarrtinatior) is needed.
It is my responsibility lo-
ex8mine the accounts under section 145 of the Charilies Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under section 14515){bl of the Charities Act, an(J
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement:
My examination was carried out Tn accordance with general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. Arb examination Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also include5 consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures Fn the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees
concerning any such matters_ The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thal
would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the 8ccounts
present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the slalemenl
Independent examlner's statement:
In Connection wilh ¥ny examination. no matter has come to my attention-
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any material respect, the requirements-.
to keep accounting records in accordance wilh section 130 of the Charities Act,. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounh.ng records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met." or
2. to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding ot
the accounts to be reached.
Farid Ahmed, AFA MIPA
Luton Accountancy
Suite 4b. Crystal House
New Bedford Road
Lulon
Bedfordshire
LU1 1HS
11 July 2025
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LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNITY FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Notes
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Fund$
2025
2024
Incoming Resources
Voluntary donations
Other activity
159.594
159.594
153,648
Resources Expended
Staff Cost & Pension
Employer NI
Pension
Advertisingjwebsite
Rent, Rates and Water
Fundraising Events IRamada Expense
Insurance
Teacher5 Remuneration & Admin
Staff Training & Travel
Service char9e
Zakalh & filhra
Restricted fund refund
Heating & Lighting
Repairs. Renewal
Sofmrare & IT
Books, Printing & Stationery
Equipment Hire & youth and sportslGif
Cleaning
Other Legal 8 Professional
Events, Food & Refreshment
Telephone & Internei and App
Accountancy
Bank charges & Marchent SeNice
Sundry expenses
Subscription
Donations I Charity
Depreciation
159.594
159,594
153.648
36.108
2.590
1,848
36,108
2,590
1.848
34,440
2,242
2,391
1.878
4.300
300
1.020
35,237
900
330
400
350
1.095
37.553
570
90
350
1.095
37.553
570
90
12.013
18.254
833
591
250
3.736
1.500
6.183
12,013
18.254
833
591
250
3,736
1.500
6.183
7,900
3.910
777
771
3,259
750
3.570
1.000
1,102
1.000
1.102
800
1,826
3,619
250
15,908
11,771
138.549
250
2,824
11.771
140.511
250
2,824
11.771
14Q,511
Net Incorne for the year
19.083
19.083
15,099
Reconciliation of Funds".
Total funds. brought lorward
Total funds, cafried forward
694,850
713.933
694,850
713,933
679,751
694.850
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LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNI￿ FORUM
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Flxed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
621,661
633.432
Current
Debtors & prepayment
Cash in hand and al Bank
227.857
227.857
214 390
214,390
Creditors
Arnounts falllng due wlthln one year
135.585
152 972
92.272
61.418
Nét Asse
713.933
694,850
fthech
Unrestricted funds
713.933
694.850
713.933
694,850
These Accounts were approvetfj by the Board of Trustees on 11107f2025
Mr Sharifur Rahman
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Mr Abu N&as Mohamad Jahangir
Treasurer
Tre notes on pages 10 & 11 fomi part of these accounts
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LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNITY FORUM
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025
1. Accounting Policies
1.1 Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cosl convention
and in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards . the Statement of
Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities" published in March
2005. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements
are set out below.
1.2 Incorning Resources
Voluntary income and donations are included in incoming resources when they are
receivable, except when the donors specify that they must be used in futLrre
accounting periods or donors, conditions have not been fulfilled. then the income is
deferred. The income from fundraising ventures is shown gross, with the associated
costs included in fundraising Costs.
1.3 Resources Expended
Resource5 expen(ied are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on accruals
basis, excluded of VAT where applicable.
Expenditure that is directly attributable to specific activrties has been included in
Ihese cost categories. Where costs are attribLJtable to more than one aclivity, they
have been apportioned across the cost categories on a basis consistent with the use
of those resources.
1.4 Going Concern Basis
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, as in the
opinion of the trustees. there are no issues arising which would suggest
any other basis as being more appropriate.
1.5 Depreciation
Depreciation is provided using the following rates and bases to redu￿ by annual
instalments the cost, less estimated residual value, of tangible assets over the
estimaled useful lives".
Furniture and Equipment 25 % on reducing balance.
Improvements15% on ￿dUcIng balance
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LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNITY FORUM
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2. Tangible Fixed Assets
Land and
buildings
Improve
ments
Fixture,
Filtings &
equipment
Total
COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions during the year
593,759
42.041
76,874
712,674
As al 31 March 2025
593.759
42,041
76,874
712,674
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
34,895
4.204
44,347
7.567
79,242
11.771
As at 31 March 2025
39.099
51.914
91,013
NET BOOK VALUES
As at 31 March 2025
593,759
2,942
24,960
621,661
As at 31 March 2024
7.146
633,432
3. Debtors & Prepayment
2,025
2024
Bank Fraud
Advance Salary
2025
4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
Independent Examinerfs fee
Wageslsundry Credrtors
Other Charity
Tax,pension, PAYE and Nl
Qard E Hasana-rnterest free loan
800
6,160
3,713
5.868
122757
135,585
5.502
143 757
152,972
S.Trustee5' Remuneration
None of the trustees were remunerated.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF
LUTON ISLAMIC COMMUNITY FORUM
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charity no: 1126387
I have examined the accounts on pages 8 to 11, which have been prepared on the basis of
accounts'ng policies set out on page 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examingr:
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audil is not required for this year under sectiDn 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {the
Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention.
Basls of independent examiner's statement..
My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparrson of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerallon of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide 811 the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinron is given as to whether the accotjnts
present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent exam5nerfs statement:
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attentiDn'.
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirementS-
to keep accounting records in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Charities Act- and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met,. or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached,
Farid Ahmed, AFA MIPA
Luton Accountancy
Suite 4b, Crystal House
New Bedford Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 1HS
11 July 2025
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