Registered Number: 1131838 England and Wales MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Report of the Directors and Unaudited Financial Statements Period of accounts Start date: 01 April 2024 End date: 31 March 2025
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Contents Page For the year ended 31 March 2025 Company information 3 Directors' report 4 Accountants' report 9 Income statement 10 Statement of financial position Notes to the financial statements 13 Detailed Income Statement 16 2 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Company Information For the year ended 31 March 2025 Directors Registered Number Registered Office Accountants Nazim Khan Gulbahar khan Tahir Mahmood Mohammed Tauseef Arshad Mahmood Rahim Dad Mohammad Rasib Allah Ditta Muhammad Zuber Muhammad Musthtaq 1131838 406 Gladstone Street Peterborough PE1 2BY Sovereign Accountants 6 Blenheim Court Peppercorn Close Peterborough PE1 2DU 3 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Directors' Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Director's report and financial statements MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH1131838PrivateEngland and Wales Nazim Khan Gulbahar khan Tahir Mahmood Mohammed Tauseef Arshad Mahmood Rahim Dad Mohammad Rasib Allah Ditta Muhammad Zuber Muhammad Musthtaq The directors present his/her/their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. General Information Charity information Masjid Ghousia Jamia Markaz Ahle-Sunnat-Wah-Jamaat Peterborough is a unincorporated entity which was established by a charitable trust deed on 25 September 2009. Directors The directors who served the company throughout the year were as follows: Nazim Khan Gulbahar khan Tahir Mahmood Mohammed Tauseef Arshad Mahmood Rahim Dad Mohammad Rasib Allah Ditta Muhammad Zuber Muhammad Musthtaq 4 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Directors' Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Notes to the Financial Statements COMMITTEE MEMBERS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The committee members present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's charitable trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and 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) (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016) Objectives and activities The charity's objects are are to advance the religion of Islam for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer, meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals. and there has been no change in these during the year. Its aims is to bring the community closer to their faith. Masjid Ghousia has provided variety of activities to: Promote Islam within the local community through providing regular prayer congregations during the day. Shedule regular lectures throughout the week, having variety of different topics in English and Urdu to cater for different age groups including language barriers. This is also to help and support everyone who needs to improve their Islamic belief. Providing Islamic guidance through our local imams in worship and any other affairs which have a direct impact on the faith and the community. The committee members take full responsibility for caretaking, protection and future expansion of the Masjid. The Committee have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Every year Masjid organises variety festivals within the Masjid for the community to celebrate which have been successfully carried out this year. The Jamia Ghousia Ale-Sunnat-Wa-Jamaat Masjid continued to provide after school Islamic education for 7-16 year old in accordance with Sunni Muslim Faith and provide a facility where Muslims can worship. Monthly and annual religious festivals were organised by the Masjid. The education team have provided a sound base for the teachers to provide and cater for the learning need in religious studies. Masjid is providing education for 375 plus 6-16 years old boys and girls via evening classes which are run by the education team. The set syllabus created for the teachers to follow, helps youngsters become acquainted with Islamic beliefs and worship. Monthly assemblies are held for the kids to provide variety of different activities to make learning more enjoyable. Monthly prizes and awards are handed out to the learners with 100% attendance, good behaviour and learning progression. Masjid has appointed English qualified Imam to cater for the youngsters and English spoken faith worshippers and also appointed an admin member within the education team to help with the administration work, also to organise the classes for after school kids. To cater for the females we have regular female classes on weekly basis with qualified female 5 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Directors' Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees, employed staff and volunteers are have been put through training courses to keep up to date with safe guarding, fire and safety and first aid etc. Achievements and performance The committee members take full responsibility for caretaking, protection and future expansion of the Masjid. Masjid Ghousia continues to provide variety of activities to cater for the needs of the community. Regularly reviewing of objectives and processes always take place to improve the provision, including after school Islamic classes for the 6-16 year old boys and girls. During the year we offered a range of religious & community services/ activities which include: The charity had a good year in terms of donations collected from the members of the local community. Prayers: The Masjid is open all day for 5 daily prayers and Friday prayers. Over the year we had many visits from different schools for the teachers and children to learn about the Islam for their knowledge. The visit hosted by one of our local volunteers (Ansar Ali). There are no fees to visit the mosque, refreshments are provided for children and visitors so that they feel welcomed and a good experience. During the year, we had two open days for non Muslims to visit the Masjid. This led to having a count of over 500 people during both days. Festivals: Muslims were offered to open their fast in the mosque during Ramadan, Eid prayers are held and also monthly Gyarmi is also held monthly with a speech from a different speaker, food is served at the end of the programme. Due to short space for Friday and Eid prayers, the Masjid committee and trustees put forward a plan to extend the Masjid praying space on top of the wuda area to accommodate the extra worshipers. Due to the high cost of building contractor, the Masjid committee and trustees decided to manage the construction work themselves. Work was sublet to individual contractors to reduce costs. The construction work needed a lot of planning so that prayers were not affected and so that The Masjid could carry out its day to day operations without any disturbance. The work started in January 2017 and was completed. Financial review The Charity had a good year in terms of donations collected from the members of our local community. The charity balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 shows net assets of £3,795,241. The committee members consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. The assets are considered sufficient to meet the charity obligation. The charity does not have specific policy on reserves. The committee members has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structure, governance and management The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 25 September 2009. The committee members who served during the year were: Nazim Khan MBE. 6 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Directors Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Gulbahar Khan Tahir Mahmood Mohammed Tauseef Arshad Mahmood Rahim Dad Mohammad Rasib Allah Ditta Muhammad Zuber Muhammad Mushtaq The committee are responsible for the recruitment and appointment of staff The committee delegate the day to day management of the charity to Jamia Ghousia Ale-Sunnat- Wa-Jamaat Masjid management and continued to monitor staffing requirements to ensure the needs of the community was met in line with objectives. None of the committee members (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity this year. The committee members' report was approved by the Board of Committee Members. Nazim Khan MBE Vaxime Than Dated 3rd January 2026 1 Accounting policies Charity information Masjid Ghousia Jamia Markaz Ahle-Sunnat-Wah-Jamaat Peterborough is a unincorporated entity which was established by a charitable trust deed on 25 September 2009. 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern 7 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Directors' Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 At the time of approving the financial statements, the committee members have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the committee members continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the committee members in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity. 1.4 Incoming resources Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by: Nasim Khan __- Nazim Khan Director Date approved: 28 August 2025 8 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Accountants' Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Accountant's report You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 31 March 2025. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year. In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us. We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts. Sovereign Accountants 31 March 2025 Sovereign Accountants 6 Blenheim Court Peppercorn Close Peterborough PE1 2DU 28 August 2025 9 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Income Statement For the year ended 31 March 2025 Notes Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Selling and distribution costs Administrative expenses Operating profit Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary activities Profit/(Loss) for the financial year 2 2025 365,154 (12,320) 352,834 (586) (220,387) 131,861 131,861 131,861 2024 321,170 (16,772) 304,398 (947) (205,257) 98,194 98,194 98,194 10 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Statement of Financial Position As at 31 March 2025 Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets 4 5 6 7 2025 € 3,194,128 3,194,128 3,648 597,987 601,635 (522) 601,113 3,795,241 3,795,241 2024 € 2,976,394 2,976,394 2,000 1,648 695,039 698,687 (11,701) 686,986 3,663,380 3,663,380 Capital and reserves General Reserves Profit and loss account Shareholders' funds 8 9 3,663,380 131,861 3,795,241 3,565,186 98,194 3,663,380 11 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Statement of Financial Position As at 31 March 2025 For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors' responsibilities: 1. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. 2. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 28 August 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: Narime khan Nazim Khan Director 12 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 General Information MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 1131838, registration address 406, Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BY. The presentation currency is £ sterling. 1. Accounting policies Significant accounting policies Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of land and buildings and certain financial instruments measured at fair value in accordance with the accounting policies. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the company. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis: Land and Buildings Plant and Machinery 0 Reducing Balance 15 Reducing Balance Stocks Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. 2. Operating profit/(loss) 2025 2024 The operating profit is stated after charging: Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 586 947 13 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 3. Average number of employees Average number of employees during the year was 10 (2024: 12). 4. Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 01 April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 01 April 2024 Charge for year On disposals At 31 March 2025 Net book values Closing balance as at 31 March 2025 Opening balance as at 01 April 2024 Land and Buildings 2,365,070 218,320 2,583,390 2,583,390 2,365,070 Plant and Machinery 24,966 : 24,966 21,485 586 22,071 2,895 3,481 Investment properties 607,843 607,843 - 607,843 607,843 Total 2,997,879 218,320 3,216,199 21,485 586 22,071 3,194,128 2,976,394 5. Stocks Stocks 2025 3,648 3,648 2024 2,000 2,000 6. Debtors: amounts falling due after one year 2025 Other Debtors 2024 € 1,648 1,648 14 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 7. Creditors: amount falling due within one year 2025 522 PAYE & Social Security Wages & Salaries Control Account 522 2024 1,611 10,090 11,701 8. General Reserves General Reserve b/fwd 2025 3,663,380 3,663,380 2024 3,565,186 3,565,186 9. Profit and loss account Balance at 01 April 2024 Profit for the year Balance at 31 March 2025 2025 € 0 131,861 131,861 15 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Detailed Income Statement For the year ended 31 March 2025 2025 € 39,295 276,564 47,845 1,450 365,154 Turnover Membership subscriptions and sponsorships which are in substance donations Other Donations Rental Income New Build Donation Income Cost of sales Charitable Expenditure Gross profit Selling and distribution costs Depreciation Charge: Plant & Machinery Administrative expenses Employer's PAYE & NI Contributions Staff Training Accountancy Fees Computer Expenses Telephone, Fax & Internet Support wages and salaries (use database for trustees) Support staff pension costs defined contribution support costs - Cleaning Support cost - 2 credit card charges Support costs- 4 Food and drinks Support costs 5 Insurances Support costs - 6 Light and heat Support costs -7 Printing Support costs -8 Professional fee Support costs - 9 Rates Support costs 10 Repairs 2024 € 33,438 244,599 43,133 321,170 12,320 16,772 (12,320) 352,834 (16,772) 304,398 586 2,424 277 1,300 1,098 155,204 1,750 1,813 60 13,576 4,244 22,299 2,658 501 4,187 8,996 947 (586) (947) 1,256 705 277 1,126 1,053 140,065 1,599 1,625 60 4,279 4,131 21,829 2,139 1,300 5,651 18,162 16 of 17
MASJID GHOUSIA JAMIA MARKAZ AHLE-SUNNAT-WAH-JAMAAT PETERBOROUGH Detailed Income Statement For the year ended 31 March 2025 Operating profit Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation (220,387) 131,861 131,861 (205,257) 98,194 98,194 17 of 17