2024-04-05-accounts - Essex Islamic Academy

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0610412023 to 0510412024 Charity name: E88ex18lamic Acadamy Charlty roglstratlon numb8r: 1131755 Objectives and Activities SORP rèférence Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charlty as set out in its governing document To advance the Islamic religion as preached and exernplified by the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H.) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for the recreation and other leisure- time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age Infirnilty or disability, financial hardship or social circumstsnces wlth the object of improving their conditions of life. The promotion of religious hamiony for the benefit of the public by: Educating the Muslims in different religious beliefs including as awareness of their distinrtive features and their common ground to promote good relations between persons of different faiths Promoting knowledge and mutual understanding and respett of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths. Summary ofthe main attivitie5 in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in articular the attivities Para 1.17 and 1.19 Religious and Spiritual Support: Community Engagement and Support: Educational Outreach: Events and Actives for Youth: Ladies Coffee mornin

projetts or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on ublic benefit Healthy living discussions: Para 1.18 The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guldance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when exercising their duties and in the planning and delivery of the charity's attivities. Achievements and Performance SORP reference Thls year, the Charlty successfully contlnued its main attivltles In furtherance of Its objectives. Key achievements Include: l. Community Engagement: Continued collaboratlon with local charlty organlsatlons to support diverse communlty needs. 2. Mosque Operations: The mosque remalned fully funttlonal, offerlng flve dally prayers. Both weekday and weekend madrassah programs operated conslstently. 3. Program5 and Events: Ladies, wellbeing programs and chlldren's events were organlsed, provldlng valuable support and engagement for the community. Monthly youth talks were Initiated to address contemporary issues affetting young people in the area. Regular in-house sports activitles for youth, such as tsble tennis and soft football, were condurted to encourage physlcal well- being and social Interattlon. Summary ofthe maln achlevements of the charlty, Identlfylng the dlfference the charlty's work has made to the clrcumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 4. Educational Outreach: Attive engagement wlth local schools, regularly hosting student visits to foster an understanding of Islamic beliefs and customs. These vlsits contribute to mutual respett, cultural awareness, and understanding as part of the school's religious education curriculum. Building Maintenance: A comprehensive facelift project was undertaken to preserve the exterior of the mos ue buildin

This initiative was made possible through the generous contributions of community members, demonstrating their dedication to maintaining the mosque's appearance and struttural integrity. These achievements reflett the Charity's commitment to its objectives and its role in supporting the spiritual, educational, and soclal needs of the community. Flnancial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The mosque Is fully functlonal and malntslns a healthy cash reser4e of £110,871. Part of Interest-free loans (Qard e Hasna) has also been repaid (£28.5k) durlng the ear. 2023 2024 Unrestritted funds are general funds that are fully expendable. The Trustees regularly monltor the balance of unrestritted funds to ensure there are always sufficient resources to meet the charlty's general needs and other commltments. Statement explalnlng the pollcy for holding reserves statlng why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Detslls of fund materlally in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a oln concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 £110 871k N/A Para 1.24 N/A Para 1.23 N/A

Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust deed - (Amended 14 Feb 2019) How is the charity constituted? .g uiiiiicor Para 1.25 Unincorporated Trustee selectlon methods including detalls of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Inltlally, Trustees were Inten4lewed by the Caretaklng Interlm Manager, who was appointed by the Charity Commission, In collaboration wlth other panel members. In the event that a Trustee permanently retires or if additlonal Trustees are requlred, new Trustees will be elected from the membership base. Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the charlty uses Re istered chari number Charity's prlncipal address Essex Islamic Academ 1131755 343 RIPPLE ROAD BARKING IGII 7PJ Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee ifan Trustee name Office (If any) Dates acted If not for whole year Mohammed Ismail MD Shahjahan Miah Delwar Hussain Liaqat Mir Rezza Ali Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objetts of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects N/A Detalls of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets N/A Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) Name8 and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Infomiatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Independent Examlner Hafiz Junaid Khallq ACA Deancoopers Sulte 4, Cranbrook House 61 Cranbrook Road Ilford, Essex, IGI 4PG

Declarations The tru•tws do¢larn that th•y have approved the tr1088, report abov Slgn•d on behalf of tho ch•rlty'S tr0$ Slqnaturn(s) Full namel81 Posltlon (¢g Socr•tsry, Chalr, otc) Molwnmed18mail Liaqat Mlr Chaimian A88i8tant Trea3urer 13112r2024 https..l/mall.google.comlmaiVL)r)Iab=lm&ogbMnboXJFml¢wKqk.qmFRCSkTFcnccXqgKproIeetQ1&ffie8sagePart1d4J.2 111

Essex Islamic Academy 113175S ments accounts Receipts and pa CC16a For the period fn>m 0610412023 0&10412024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrtctsd fund• toth4 n••r• Restrictod funds Endowment fvnds Total lund8 L••t y•ar tOlh• ng•rMt £ to thg nr•I £ to th• nr••t £ A1 Rtrc•l Donatrons Inl8re8t rBc8iv•ble Other o In¢¢m• 171436 118 13S688 118 Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 A••et and Inmtm•nt •al••. {••• tabl•l. Bank inter8St r8eeiv8d Debtcn r1Ved f7(063 170.B63 136.887 Sub total 176.553 176,553 135,598 A3 P• m•nts Advortijin and PR Bonk Ch e& Cla8nlng Enlèltsinin In8urance Lighl and h•t Olh?r I l •nd mr••0n•1 1,800 1.800 2.013 4.601 3.078 1,023 7.034 3,900 5,570 3,980 5,070 1,517 R•po1rn 8nd rnBlnt•n8n So¢ur Stallon Sund Tolephone ai. PAYE & NI W8ter r•te• 1,431 1,200 180 and rintsn 901 2,663 824 33,719 2,660 438 28,882 293 604 824 33,719 1.184 Sub total 82.0•2 81.092 BS,283 A4 As•et •nd Inve•trnont urcha8M, 8•• tsblo A55ets and Investment purch Loan aid 67,460 28.500 85.980 90.000 90.000 Sub total 5,950 148.042 148.042 145,283 Net of recelpts/(payments) AS Tran8fers between fund* A6 Cash fun(ts last year end Cash funds this year end 28.511 28,511 8,685 B2,360 110,871 82.360 110,871 91.045 82.360 CCXX R1 account¥ (SS) 13112r124

Section B Stateiment of assets and liabilities at the end of the period 11W 14 nd• DeTai15 Dei•ils Oetapls 1L¥J Details B6 U•bllltl•• 19.4X 174 SbJn•d by om tsLNt•M on ty•h•Wof th• tru¥t¢v¥ Dale ol Pfwrt N4me 1J12r2024 f311212024 13112r2024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of	Charity Name Essex Islamic Academy

On accounts for the year ended	05/04/2024 Charity no	1131755

Set out on pages	1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)	(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
	I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
	charity for the year ended 05/04/2024.
Responsibilities and	As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
basis of report	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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
	have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission	have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
	under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did 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.

Signed:	~~la\~~ Nt	Date: 23/12/2024 ~~oo~~	Date: 23/12/2024 ~~oo~~
Name:	Hafiz Junaid Khaliq

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):	ACA (ICAEW)

Address:	DeanCoopers, Suite 4, Cranbrook House
	61 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex
	IG1 4PG

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .