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Charity Number: 1130154

THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Reports and Accounts For The Year Ended 30 April 2022

THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Index Page
Charity Information 1
Trustee's Report 2-3
Accountant's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Accounts 7-12

THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Company Information

Trustees MR MUSA KARABAY (CHAIRMAN) MR SEVKI YUKSEKKAYA (SECRETARY) MR ENVER GUNDOGDU (TREASURER) MR ISMAIL SIK MR CIHAT YILDIZ MR KENAN BOYRAZ Charity Number 1130154 Registered Office 4 Centre Way Claverings Industrial Estate Enfield, London N9 0AP Bankers BARCLAYS BANK 20 The Town Enfield EN2 6LY Accountant MR ILKAY OZTURK 17 Elmcroft Avenue Edmonton London N9 7DR

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT For the period ended 30 April 22

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 APRIL 22

THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION is constituted by Deed of Trust and is registered charity No: 1130154 in England and Wales.

The principle address is at 4 Centre Way, Enfield, London, N9 0AP.

The trustees of the charity during the year ended 30 April 2022 were:

MR MUSA KARABAY (CHAIRMAN) MR SEVKI YUKSEKKAYA (SECRETARY)

MR ENVER GUNDOGDU (TREASURER) MR ISMAIL SIK MR CIHAT YILDIZ MR KENAN BOYRAZ

Trustees' responsibility in relation to the financial statements

The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and financial statements in with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

Charity law requires trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO TRUSTEES OF THE CHARITY ABOVE

I report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 30 April 2022, which are set out on pages 5 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 145(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of unusal items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

MR ILKAY OZTURK

17 Elmcroft Avenue London N9 7DR 12 March 2023

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Statement of Financial Activities

For the period ended 30 April 22

Notes
Incoming Resources
Donation Received
Grants Received
Fund Raising
Other Income
Total Incoming Resources
2
Resources Expended
Direct Charitable
Expenditure
Other Expenditures
Fundraising & Publicity
Management & Administration
Total Resources Expended
3
Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources
4
Funds Balances
Brought Forward at 30.04.2021
Carried Forward at 30.04.2022
2022
2021
£
£
326203
290019
28563
78360
17755
11742
42
6875
372564
386996
83617
137642
48
194
178326
204402
261991
342238
110573
44758
195726
150968
306299
195726

Notes: There are no recognized gains or losses other than the net movement in funds. All amounts above relate to continuing activities.

The notes on page 8 to 12 form part of these accounts.

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Statement of Financial Activities For the period ended 30 April 22

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
5
Current Assets
Stock
6
Debtors
7
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:amounts falling due
within one year
8
Creditors:amounts falling due
greater than one year
9
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
Funds
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
120711
120711
0
6750
238689
245439
(9850)
(50000)
185589
306299
306299
2021
£
122679
122679
0
6750
75647
82397
(9350)
0
73047
195726
195726

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Accounts

For the period ended 30 April 22

  1. Accounting Poicies

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convension in accordance with applicable accounting standards and statement of recommended practice, Accounting by charities.

Incoming Resources

Material incoming resources are identified on receivable basis.

Cashflow

The accounts do not include a cash flow statement because the company as a small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under Financial Reporting standard 1 Cash flow statements.

Outgoing Resources

Expenses are recorded on an accruals basis. The director allocates the expenses of the charity between direct charitable expenditure and management and adminstration.

Tangible Fixed Assets

Depreciation is provided at the following rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:

Leasehold Property - 2% per annum reducing balance Fixtures & Fittings - 25% per annum straight line Motor Vehicles - 25% per annum reducing balance

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Accounts

For the period ended 30 April 22

2.
Incoming Resources
Aqiqah
Bi-weekly Food fair
Calendar-Books
Collection on Special days and nights
Other Income
Donations
Fitra
Food Fair Income
Friday Prayer Donation
Friday Social Gathering(lahmacun)
Fundraising Mini Donation Boxes
Gift Aid
Grants
Hall / Salon
Iftar & Sahuur
Marriage Ceremony Fee
Membership Fees
Quarterly Street food
Ramazan Donations
Recitation Mawlid
Referral fee and tours
Sadaqa
Sadaqah Qurbani
Saturday Breakfast Club
Student Tuition Fees
Tuck Shop
Wajib Qurbani
Zekat
2022
2021
£
£
0
0
21226
3664
10
912
0
0
42
6875
103987
76019
0
0
8836
1190
7549
20106
30
972
17755
11742
0
2318
28563
78360
2760
910
0
25920
0
0
9900
15377
0
0
129329
32178
0
0
0
0
0
0
17301
26476
0
0
9025
10820
0
8053
16250
65105
0
0
372564
386996

The total incoming resources are all from unrestricted funds.

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Accounts

For the period ended 30 April 22

3.
Outgoing Resources
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Travel and Subsistence
Motor Expenses
Kitchen Expenses
Street Food Fair Expenses
Student Expenses
Book Expenses
Qurbani Expenses
Conference and Meeting Expenses
Fundraising and Publicity
Fund Raising Expenses
Advertising and PR
Other Expenditure
Management & Administration
Wages and Salaries
Freelance Tutorials
Staff Training and Welfare
Rent
Rates
Service Charges
Water & Rates
Insurance
Utilities
Repairs and Maintenance
IT Maintenance
Cleaning
Telephone Expenses
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Accountancy
Consultancy Fees
Depreciation
Sundry
Small Equipment
Bank Charges
2022
£
0
48
36903
2276
25480
0
18909
0
83617
0
48
48
78406
0
964
44255
7809
0
0
0
13176
246
0
150
544
5470
500
1485
1968
22273
771
309
178326
2021
£
133
20
12480
11381
3460
0
100168
10000
137642
0
194
194
105381
0
82
55000
5156
0
0
1299
11493
1887
0
388
612
8397
500
0
5440
7433
118
1217
204402

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Accounts

For the period ended 30 April 22

4.
Net (Outgoing) Resources
Depreciation
Accountancy
Emoluments of employees
5.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Leasehold
Property
£
Cost
At 30.04.2021
137728
Additions
0
Disposals
0
At 30.04.2022
137728
Depreciation
At 30.04.2021
16083
Charged for the period
2574
Disposals
0
At 30.04.2022
18657
Net Book Value
At 30.04.2022
119071
At 30.04.2021
121645
6.
Net (Outgoing) Resources
Stock
2022
£
1968
500
78406
Furniture
Fixtures &
Fittings
£
34793
0
0
34793
33759
-606
0
33154
1640
1034
2021
£
0
0
2021
£
5440
500
105381
Motor
Vehicles
£
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2020
£
0
0
TOTAL
172521
0
0
172521
49842
1968
0
51811
120711
122679

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Accounts

For the period ended 30 April 22

7.
Debtors
Trade Debtors
Prepayments
Other Debtors
8.
Creditors:amounts falling due
within one year
Trade Creditors
Salaries
Taxation and social security
Other Creditors
Accruals
9.
Creditors:amounts falling due
greater than one year
Loan
2022
£
0
0
6750
6750
2022
£
0
0
0
0
9850
9850
£
£
50000
50000
2021
£
0
0
6750
6750
2021
£
0
0
0
0
9350
9350
£
£
0
0

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THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Accounts

For the period ended 30 April 22

10.
Funds
Net (outgoing) / income resources
before transfers and investment gains
Transfers:
Transfers in respect of fixed assets
additions
Closing Balance at 30 April 2022
Represented by:
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2022
£
£
£
195726
0
195726
110573
110573
0
0
0
306299
0
306299
120711
0
120711
185589
0
185589
306299
0
306299
Total
2021
£
150968
44758
0
195726
122679
73047
195726

11. TRUSTEES'S RENUMERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity was paid or payable for the year to any trustee or to any person or persons known to be connected with any of them.

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