CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER.. 1131667 GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 DWD TAX ADVISORS LTD
GULZAR E IAADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST FOR TTrIE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and administr8tive information Tru6tees' report Examiners. report Balance sheet Statement of financial activities Schedule of funds Note
GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Registered Charity Number. 1131667 Chaimian: MSArab Treasurer: Mohammed-yunus Abdullah Tru81•a8.' Shuja Farid Khan Zahid Hussain Syed Mohamed Shafik Arab Mohamed Aslam Bhatti Mohamed Yunus Abdullah Mohamed Nazir Abdullah Secretary: Aslam Bhattl Registered Office: 1 Collingdale Road Headlands Northampton NN32TS Accountants: DWD Tax Advisors Ltd Bankers: HSBC Bardays Page 1
GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 31 March 2025 under the Charltles Act 2011. together w(th the financial statements for the year. and confirm thal Ihe latter comply with the requirements of the Act, the Trust Deed and the Charities SORP 2015. Structure, governance and management Governing document Gulzar E Madina Islarnic Welfare Trust 15 constiiuted a8 a charitable trust registered with the Charty Commission in September 2009 under charty number 1131667. It is governed by a deed of trust last updated in March 2008. Recultrnent and appointment of trustees The existing Irustees are responsible for the reGruitmerit of new truste8s. In selecting new trustees, the charity seeks to k1entify people who regularly attend events and functions organised by the charity and are willing lo volunteer to help In increase the charty's work. Only people who show commitment and are wllllng to work for non payrnent are chosen or will be chosen to become Trustees. Tru8tee induction and tralnlng Followlng appolntrnent, new trustees are introduced to their new roles and glven copies of the trust deed and a guide to the policies and procedures adopted by the charity. This ensures that new trustees are aware of the scope of thelr responsibilities under the Charities Act. Organisatlon The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charty. The trustees give their time freely and recelve no remuneration or other financial benefits. The trustees meet together as a body monthly and are responsible for all decisions taken in relatlon to running the trust and the activities provided by the charity Risk policy The trustees have assessed the risks the charity faS have drawn up a risk matrix which identthes the major risks by area of activity, the nature of those risks. the likelihood of the risks happening and the measures laken to manage them. The trustees review this risk matrix regularly at their meelings and are satisfEd thal systems are in place lo manage the risks that have been identified. Objectlves and actlvities The objects for whiGh the charity is established are to promote the faith of Islam and Islamic charitable institutiortrs in the Untted Kingdom and overseas. for the benefit of the public in particular through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures. the public ce16bration of religious festivals ad the distribution of literature in the Islamic faith to enlighten others. Activilios and achlevements The charity needed 8 base to slart and with the hard work of the Trusteés we now have around 80 subscribing members and we hold events at a rented accommodatlon on a regular ba51s and have been dolng so for the past ten years. Page 2
GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Flnanclal revlew Investment polKy The trustees have considered the most appropriate bank accounts In which to keep funds. lo ensure reasonable interest Is achieved on deposits. Reserves policy Unreslricted funds are needed: to provide funds to support projects, training and events for members of the trust to cover administration. fund raising and training costs, which allow the charity to furKtion,- and The trustees consider it prudenl, that unrestricted reSeThs should be sU1ent. to avoid the necessity of selling assets held for the ¢h8rrtYs use: to cover a minlmum of one year's administration, fund raising and training costs: arKI to provide a pool of fvnds which can be designated to specific projects and events over the forthcomirYJ years and to meet all unforeseen repair costs. The level of reserves is monitored and reviewed by Ihe trustees at least once a year. Reserves are currently at an acceptable level, to meet these needs. Plans for Future Periods Achieved: Full functron of Mosque; 5x prayers wilh 3 Imams sharing dleS as well as organising anrkual religlous functlons. Dedicated women's area. Madrassallslarnlc Edu¢4tion. Segregated". Male & female teachers run classes with full Sufi Sunni syllabus. To record and report registrationlachievements. Working with Northamptonshire Police and Multi-Fatth Groups. Full Is18mic Funeral Parlour. Comprising 2 berlh morgue and area for spe¢iallsed mortuary table to wash the body. GEM mosque is central in Northampton for providing bereavement facility together with post funeral servtC8s'_ prayer services, wake for the day of funeral. for the 3rd day prayers & food as well as foty-day prayer Servi with food. Adult evening Classes. Mondays & Fridays. The ladies, funeral o)mmittee. Female ONLY dasses. workshops and training of washing and shrouding deceased females. Advise on terminally ill relatives. The 41h extension is now completed and in use since November 2025 with washroomlheating. capacity of 150 person praying area. The mosque has become a much liked and loved ace for )rth8pknn. Friday congregation has monitored up to 700 attendees. Active group functions and Nasheeds (Choir) groups. New CCTV system has been installed wilh 30+ cameras. internal & external. o New speaker system has been installed. Page 3
GULZAR E hlADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FLrture Plans.. NEW CONCEPT Introduced by 2 fernale health professionals. members of the mosque:. Community Health Awareness Day. This wa5 held on 2nU November 2025, organised by health professionals. This will be an annual event. Successful day,135 people attended. Drop-in centre for ladies. Conservatory plan. This may come as a prefab building for shoe storage at the back of Ihe 4th hall. Statement of Trustees. responsibilities The charity trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial stalements in accordance with appllcable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Unlted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law appllcable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial stst6ments for each year which give a true and falr view of the slate of affalrs of the charity and of the incoming resources 8nd appllcation of resources of the charity for that period. In preparlng the financial statement. the trustees are requlred to." a) select suitable accounting policies and Ihen apply thern consistentty: b) observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- c) make judgements and estimates that are responsible and prudent.. d) state whether applicable accounting slandards have been followed, subject to any material departures (lisclosed and explained in the financlal statements,- e) prepar8 the financlal statements on Ihe going concern basls unless it is inappropriate to presume Ihat the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tirne the financial position of the charity an(J to enable them to ensure that the financial staternent comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and th8 provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the wevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees for the purposes of charity lawwho served during the year and up to the date of this report are sel out on page 1. Approved by the trustee and signed on their behalf by: M A Abduilah as Chairman Page 4
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We report on the financial statements which are set out on pages 7 to 14. Respectlve spOnsIbl11t1es of the trustees and examlner The tharitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act), and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to examine the aca)unts under sectlon 144 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and to state whether particular matters have come lo our attention. Basls of indepondant examlner's report Our examination was Garrled out In accordance with the General Dlrections given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by Ihe charity arKJ a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures in 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 tn an audit, end cons6quenlly we do not express an audit opinion on the accounts, Independent examlnerfs slatement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: which gives us reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, Ihe trustees have not met Ihe requirern&nts lo ensure that: proper accounting records are kept in aCrdance with section 130 of the 2011 act". and accounts are piepared which agree with the accountlng records and comply with the accounting requirements of the acL or 2. to which, in our opinion, atterrtlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. DWD ors Ltd 01 ,20gG Page 5
GULZAR E MAOINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2025 Note 2025 2024 Tangible flxed assets Tangible assets 1.006,510 1,007.149 Current assets Bank account Debtors 266.497 192,359 266.497 192,359 Credltors Amounts falling due within one year 27,743 24.038 Net current assets 238,754 168,321 Total assèts less current Ilabilities 1,245,264 1,175.470 Creditors Amounts falling due after one year Net assets 1.245.264 1,175.470 Capltal fund8 Unr8Strlcted funds 1,245,264 1,175,470 Total funds 1,245,264 1,175.470 Approved by the trustees on . ..£1. :..01. . ..2L and signed on thelr behalf by: M A Abdullah a9 Chairman The annexed notes form part of these financl81 statements, Page 6
GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Unrest'd funds Not• Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds: Voluntary income 177,952 177.952 125,217 Activities to generate funds Investment income 177,952 177,952 125,217 Incomlng r850urces from charitable activities Total Ioming resources 177.952 177,952 125,217 Resources expended Costs of generating funds 68.851 88,851 88.840 Charltable activilies 23,545 23,545 25.720 Governance costs 15,762 15,762 4.100 Total resourc6s expended 108.158 108.158 118.660 Net movement in funds 69,794 69.794 6.557 Tolal funds brought foMard 1.175,470 1,175,470 1.168.913 Total funds Garried forward 1,245,264 1,245,264 1,175,470 Page 7
GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES DETAILED ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 General fund Opening balance 1.175.470 1,168,913 Surplus for the year 69,794 6,557 1,245,264 1,175,470 Designated fund Opening balance Total funds at 31 Mareh 2025 1,245.264 1,175,470 Page 8
GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng policies The financial statements have been prep8red under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: ACcnting and Reporting by Charities (SORP), and applicable UK Accounting Standards. Incomlng resources Incomif]g resources are accounted for on a receipts basis. Rasources expendad Al expenditure Is accounted for on an accruals basls. Fund accounllng The general fund Is an unrestricted fund, which may be used at the trustees discretion. Designated funds are unrestri¢ted funds. that have been set aside for a specific purpose by the trustees. Restricted funds are funds subject to speGific condiÉions imposed by the donors. Inv05tm6nt Income Income from investrnents. induding bank int8res( is accounted for on a receipts basis. Grants recelved Grants received are treated in accordance wlth the terms of the grant. Tanglble flxed assets Freehold property Plant and machinery Total Cost., At 1 Aprll 2024 AddltSons Disposals 1,002.889 9.011 1,011,900 At 31 March 2025 1,002,889 9,011 1.011,900 Depreciation: At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year Eliminated on Disposals 4.751 639 4.751 639 At 31 March 2025 5,390 5.390 Net book value: At 31 March 2025 1,002,889 3,621 1.006.510 At 31 March 2024 1,002,889 4.260 1.007.149 Page 9
GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Credltor8 Amounts falling due within one year:_ 2025 2024 Accruals and defed income Loan PAYE, Wages and Pension 800 10,500 16.443 800 10.500 12.738 27,743 24.038 Incoming resources Rest'd income funds 2025 Unre8t'd funds 2025 Total fund5 2025 Total funds 2024 Voluntary incom• Donations Gift ald Grants 152.262 25,690 152.262 25,690 101.701 23.516 177,952 177,952 125.217 Actlvitles for gènerating funds Fees received Incoming resources from charltable activlties Fees received Investm•nt income Interest Page 10
GULZAR E MADINA ISLAMIC WELFARE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Costs of genoratlng funds 2025 2025 2024 2024 Imam {Pri88t) IslamiG Teacher Printing, postage antl stationery Insurance Rent and rates Light and heat Function costs Repalrs and renewals 47,850 3,808 77 3,603 1.121 6,613 1,000 4,779 49,933 4,764 160 3.473 1,520 8,102 830 20.058 68,851 88,840 Charltable actfvitles 2025 2025 2024 2024 Donations 23.545 25.720 23,545 25,720 Govemance costs 2025 2025 2024 2024 Professional fees Bank Interest and charges Sundries Depreciation Cleaning and laundry 12.915 388 945 463 85 752 1,855 639 1,820 15.762 4.100 Page 11