London Fatwa Council Charity information: Registered charity no: 1132613 Address: 9 Sheaveshill Pardde, Colindale. London. NW9 6RS Trustees: Chairnian: Vicc Chair.. 5ccrct¢. Trcasurcr- Mohammad Yazdani Raza Khan Mohammed Isrnail Khan Afiab Ba%hir Mohammad Asim Khan Trustees, Report For the year ended 30 June 2023 The trustees submit their rert and the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023. Principgl Activity The principal activity of the charity is the advancement of151amic religion and law. This is a rcgistcred charity with the Charity CoTnmission (No. 1132613). Results Thc results for the ycar arc set out in detail on pagcs fivc lo Six. Fixed Assets Fixed assets are set out in the financial statements. Trnstees, Responsibilities: The t$1¢¢5 have the authority to make appropriate decisions for London Fatwa C.oun¢il to carry out its purpose and serve the con)munity. With reasonable accurdcy, they are to ensure thar the fmanLial staiements LMplY with Ihc ChurÉtieb ALt 1993 and any applicable regulations. Thcy arc cxpcclcd to act in the besl intcrcsls of London Fatwa Council, which includes safeguarding the as5els of the charity by taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of Iraud and other irregularities. ON BEHALF OF LONDON FATWA COUNCIL Mohammad Yazdani Raza Khan Chairman
Activities and Objective5: JslamiL' LegulAdvice- our WOTk io supwrt vulncrdble women to gain juslice is continuing lo gTOW mostly through word of mouth and client referrals. This in ilself speaks volumes for our much-needed service and our growing reputstion as a trusted Islamic legal body. Aside froin Cases of divorce. we ar¢ ffceiving ¢v¢rmor¢ fatawa (Q&AI relat to oih¢r malt¢rs of Islami life and discouTSC. Our relationship5 Wlth legal firtll5 arc CVCT building. a5 they Lontinuc to recognise the valuable and vital input our Council offers their clients and c&ses respectively. Counselling. Medialion andArbitralion- tA)ndon Fatwa Council has built a strong reputation to offer impartial and relevant Islamic counselling and support to the community. We have a blended approach to counselling whereby we offer both online and in person counselling to suit and make our services more g¢cessibl¢ to user. l)oth nrar and rther afield. Wi115 and Inheritance- Our work in the preparation of Islamic Wills and the interpretation of 1slaKnic wills, conttnue5 to gvrow. we have finetuned vur systems in this field, but will conrinue to build on these foundations. in the ycar to come. Edtieuli()n & Develc¥pmenl- Teaching continues both online and in person. We have severdl courses/ intensives and longer courses for adults and children alike. For the next academic year.. we are plannin8 on starting a Dats-e-NizaTni course for mature seekers of knowledge. This will be an eveninW weekend inlensive weekly course on the various Islamic sciences. It will b¢ Part of a five-year AlimlAlimah programm¢ of sludy. Think tunk and multifaith - Shaykh Mohammad LuntinUCS to participate in Barnet, Lvndon and nalionwidc mtsltifaith initiativcs and works tirclcssly lo fost¢r cohcsion and a grcatcr awareness of the centrnlily of faith in otsr society. A¢hievements and Performan¢e: With the passing of Allama Shahid, Maulana Mohammed Ismail Khan was elected into the seat of Vice Chair. As a contemporary of Allama Shahid, Maulana Mohammed Isinail Khan, is a perfecl replacement for the posi and we look fonvard to his direction in Seat. We continue to build our casework and small fundraising efforts are keeping us afloat. In partiLular. we are Lontinuing io inLrea5c on our monthly regular giving and hope to hold al Ic&st onc largcr fiindrdising event. This year wc have had to carry out extensive work on the cxterior of the premiscs including a new roof, windows, guttering and some internal plumbing. This was unforeseen and ate into our reserve5. We hope to build our reserves in the year ahead. after whaE has been a very draining year on our finances: due to an unfonunale circumstance, with a tenant who vacated with substantial ae8T$. In the coming year. the intemal premises will be decorate(L inuluding carpets. paintwurk and small modificatlons. Wc also hope to add a canopy to the shopfront. All this work will be fundrnised for. The addition of the Sumup machine to fvndTaise at Friday gatherings has really helped to secure vitsl fimds.
For a rclativcly small organisalion. we arc exlrcmely proud of our achievements in Wh has been a very difficult year financially. We continue to setve our community and some of the most vulnerdble. to the best of our ability and hope to Continue to do so for many years to come. We Ihank our supporters and regular givers for their generosity and pray they are rewarded abundantly. Financial Review (ineludlng details of reserve policy): During, the year. London Fatwa Council reLeived iotal incorne including donalions of £94,887 {2022: £80.121). Aftcr incurring cxpcndTturc of £97.230 (2022: £91,065). Thc ncl movcmcnl in funds is £2?.972 deficil (?022.. £4.738 deficit). This is Carried forward lo r¢serv¢s totalling £157,129 (2022.. £180,101). The resources expended are shown in the Receipts and payments accounts on page 5 and the financial position is provided in the Ststement of assets and liabilities on page 6. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The Trust has sutTicient financial TC50urces to mttt its obllgations &s they fall due. The need for reserves.. As per chlY Commi%8ion guidelines the Foundaiion is required io ensure the sustainability of the organisation and maintain opernting reserves to offset the impact of unforeseen evenls and operating cash flows. At the year-end, London Fatwa Council reserves stood at £157,129 (2022: £180,10 l ). The reserves are sufficient to cover support costs for Ihe next year. No restricted reserves are held at year end (2021= nil)-
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 set out below.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for the period (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts
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Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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To state weather particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements have not been met;
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(2) To which. In my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner
Signature: Mr Gurdeep Singh Date: 30/04/2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES London Fatwa Council 1132613 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from To 0110712022 3010612023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to the nearest £ Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the noarest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Recei Donations Gift Aid Rental income Marriage advisory services Furfough income ts 56,662 56,662 40,372 21,480 16,745 21.480 16.745 17,100 17,476 5,173 ross Income or AR) 94.887 94,887 80,121 set an see table . Investment sa es, tota 94.887 A3Pa ents Salaries and pension Premises cost Administralive costs Donations Bank charges 25.076 11,075 3,218 27,009 175 25.076 11,075 3,218 27,009 175 19,933 3,500 2,040 23,610 125 Sub total 66.553 66.553 49,208 A4 Asset and investment Loans repaKI 30,677 30,677 41.857 Sub total 30,6TT 30.677 41,857 97,230 97,230 91,065 Net of receipts/(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls year end 2,343 10,944 16.099 13,756 ,099 13,756 27,043 16,099 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 0110512024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to near8St £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B1 Cash funds C8sh al bank 13,756 Total cash funds 13,756 (agree balances 1h recwpts and paymenls accounl(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ ptL?liS B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch asset belon 788,800 Cost (optlonal) Current value tlonal etai Fixed assets 83 Investment assets Fund to which assel belon Cost (optlonal) Current value tional 84 Assets retalned for the charlty's own use Fund to whlch ltsbll relates 645,426 knunt due When due tlonal B5 Liabilities Mortgage Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of am the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval /¥z CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 0110512024