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Charity registration number: 1133257

OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Contents

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2—3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Statement of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9—13
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14—15

OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Reference and Administrative Details For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Trustees Mr Abdul Karim - Chairman
Mr Soil Miah - Vice Chairman
Mr Muzahid Khan - Vice Chairman
Mr Shopik Miah - Vice Chairman
Mr Habibur Rahman - Vice Chairman
Mr Abdul Hashim - Treasurer
Mr Aftab Miah - Secretary
Mr Sadikur Rahman - Assistant Secretary
Mr Moukthar Ali - Motoli
Mr Afaz Uddin - Assistant Motoli
Mr Abdul Malik
Mr Mohamed Adnan Aziz
Mr Anwarul Islam
Mr Shamru Miah
Mr Mohammed Abdus Sattar
Mr Badsha Miah
Mr Shah Alomgir Ahmed - 10/08/2025
Mr Fazlul Haque (appointed 10/08/2025)
Mr Azizur Rahman Rumel (appointed 10/08/2025)
Mr Ahad Miah (appointed 10/08/2025)
Charity Number 1133257
Principal Address 88 Featherstall Road North
Oldham
OL9 6BX
Independent Examiner Shahed Alam BSc (Hons) FCPFA
F6.6 - F6.9 Globe House Globe Park
Moss Bridge Road
Rochdale
OL16 5EB
Bankers Natwest Bank
Oldham Branch, 10 Yorkshire Street
Oldham
OL1 1QT

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Objectives and Activities

Aims and Objectives

The Honorary Officers present their report on the affairs of the Oldham Central Masjid & Islamic Centre, together with The Officers have, as required by the Charity Act prepared financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 which The Charity has been keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the 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 2015).

1. PRINICIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activity of the Charity is to provide religious facilities for the followers of the Islamic faith, to establish, manage and maintain the Central Masjid in accordance with Islamic principles and values and to offer provision for Islamic teachings and wider community facilities where necessary and appropriate.

The Charity aims to provide public prayer facilities 5 times a day 365 days a year. To provide facilities for funeral prayers as well as Eid prayers. To provide Islamic education classes for children as well as Adult Islamic classes for both men and women. To have awareness raising sessions around health and community welfare issues.

Review of achievements and performance

Over the course of the year it has been a challenging year having to deal with structural staffing issues as well as making organisational improvements for the long-term stability of the Charity. We had obtained planning permission to replace our temporary portacabin structure to a permanent 3 story brick-built building. However we had to re-apply for planning permission, following consultation with congregation members, to make the building bigger.

We continue to provide Quranic education for adults and children. We continue to accommodate school visits so that children from all backgrounds can learn about Islam and physically see what a Mosque looks like. Our Nikkah service continue to offer Islamic marriage provision for people who wish marry in accordance with sharia law. Our funeral service continue to offer a full range of services to families who have lost loved ones whether at home or in hospital.

Overall it has been a year where we are we are making improvements for the longer term. Making changes brings it own challenges but we need to make those changes as part of the continues improvement plan for this Charity.

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

RESERVES POLICY

Upon advice from the financial advisors of the charity, the Trustees have implemented the following reserves policy for the cash reserves of £890,959 held as at 31 March 2025 at the end of the financial year.

The remaining £165,959 is General Reserves.

The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Mr Abdul Karim Trustee 27/01/2026

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Since the Trust’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents 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.

Shahed Alam BSc (Hons) FCPFA 27/01/2026 F6.6 - F6.9 Globe House Globe Park Moss Bridge Road Rochdale OL16 5EB

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
4
Other trading activities
5
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
7
NET INCOME
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward as previously stated
Prior year adjustment
Total funds brought forward as restated
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
16		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
471,881
49,857		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
451,473
41,314
521,738 492,787
(450,529) (442,777)
71,209 50,010
71,209
3,860,751
(1,148,016)
2,712,735		 50,010
3,810,741
-
3,810,741
2,783,944 3,860,751

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
14
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
15
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
16		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
2,100,956		 2024
Total
funds
£
3,259,751
2,100,956
890,959		 3,259,751
809,315
890,959
(1,673)		 809,315
(2,017)
889,286 807,298
2,990,242 4,067,049
(206,298) (206,298)
2,783,944 3,860,751
2,783,944 3,860,751
2,783,944 3,860,751

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 27 January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr Abdul Karim Trustee

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash generated from operations
1
Net cash generated from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2		 2025
£
81,644
81,644
-
-
-
81,644
809,315
890,959		 2024
£
64,511
64,511
(29,852)
1,705
(28,147)
36,364
772,951
809,315

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. Reconciliation of income to cash generated from operations

.
Reconciliation of income to cash generated from operations
Net income
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible assets
Loss on disposal of tangible assets
Movements in working capital:
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other creditors
Net cash generated from operations		 2025
£
71,209
10,640
139
(344)
81,644		 2024
£
50,010
13,885
-
616
64,511
  1. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, as stated in the Statement of Cash Flows, relates to the following items in the Balance Sheet:

2025
£
Cash at bank and in hand
890,959
.
Analysis of changes in net funds
As at 1 April
2024
Cash flows
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
809,315
81,644		 2024
£
809,315
As at 31
March 2025
£
890,959

3. Analysis of changes in net funds

Bank 147:** The balance at 31 March 2025 was £707,052.62 (2024: £745,518.00).

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. General Information

OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1133257. The principal address is 88 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6BX.

2. Statement of Compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "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)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting Policies

3.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

3.2. Incoming Resources

Income comprises the value of Donations and Gifts, sponsors, Tax refunds as well as Interest on Bank Account and VAT where appropriate

3.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold 0% Reducing Balance Motor Vehicles 20% Reducing Balance Fixtures & Fittings 15% Reducing Balance

3.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

4. Income from Donations and Legacies

Donations and gifts:
Donations and gifts
Akth
Jummah
Masjid Boxes
Funeral Service- Donations
Member subscriptions and sponsorships		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
81,354
7,370
110,708
19,000
241,783
11,666		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
119,510
8,020
112,419
15,771
185,856
9,897
471,881 451,473

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

5. Income from Other Trading Activities

.
Income from Other Trading Activities
Income from other trading activities
Membership subscriptions
Moktob Classes and Other Classes Fees		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
2,210
945
46,702		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
1,813
3,570
35,931
49,857 41,314

6. Net Income/(Expenditure)

The net income is stated after charging/(crediting):

he net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 10,640 13,885
Gain/Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 139 -

7. Analysis of Expenditure

General Administration
Staff Cost
Community Services
Governance Cost
Premises Expenses
General Administration
Staff Cost
Community Services
Governance Cost
Premises Expenses		 Activities
undertaken
directly
£
2,000
58,133
-
-
-		 Support
costs
(see note 8)
£
57,339
48,072
235,278
2,041
47,666		 2025
Total
£
59,339
106,205
235,278
2,041
47,666
60,133 390,396 450,529
Activities
undertaken
directly
£
645
39,543
-
-
-		 Support
costs
(see note 8)
£
59,497
48,933
240,717
2,212
51,230		 2024
Total
£
60,142
88,476
240,717
2,212
51,230
40,188 402,589 442,777

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

8. Support Costs

Employee costs
Premises expenses
General administration
Depreciation		 General
Administration
£
-
14,670
31,890
10,779		 Staff Cost
£
46,694
-
1,378
-		 Community
Services
£
-
-
235,278
-		 Governance
Cost
£
-
-
2,041
-		 Premises
Expenses
£
-
47,666
-
-		 2025
Total
£
46,694
62,336
270,587
10,779
57,339 48,072 235,278 2,041 47,666 390,396
General
Administration
Staff Cost
£
£
Employee costs
-
41,438
Premises expenses
14,151
-
General administration
31,461
7,495
Depreciation
13,885
-
59,497
48,933
9.
Independent Examiner's Remuneration
Independent examination of the financial statements
10.
Staff Costs
Staff costs were as follows:
Wages and salaries		 General
Administration
£
-
14,151
31,461
13,885		 Staff Cost
£
41,438
-
7,495
-		 Community
Services
£
-
-
240,717
-		 Governance
Cost
£
-
-
2,212
-		 Governance
Cost
£
-
-
2,212
-		 Premises
Expenses
£
-
51,230
-
-		 2024
Total
£
41,438
65,381
281,885
13,885
59,497 48,933 240,717 2,212 51,230 402,589
2025
£
280
2025
£
46,694		 2024
£
280
2024
£
41,438

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.

11. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees during the year was: 2 (2024: 2)

12. Prior Period Adjustment

Revaluation Reserve:

In prior accounting periods, the charity recognised a revaluation surplus in respect of its mosque building. During the current year, the trustees reviewed this treatment and concluded that the revaluation was not appropriate under Charities SORP (FRS 102).

The mosque building is used exclusively for charitable purposes in furtherance of the charity’s objects and is not held for investment or commercial use. The trustees consider that there is no active market for the property and that any valuation would be highly subjective and not reliably measurable. As such, holding the property at cost less impairment provides a more reliable and relevant measure of value.

Accordingly, the prior revaluation surplus of £1,148,016.16 has been fully reversed. This adjustment has reduced the carrying value of tangible fixed assets with a corresponding reduction in reserves. The adjustment has no impact on the charity’s cash flows, income, or its ability to continue its charitable activities.

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

13. Tangible Assets

Cost or Valuation
As at 1 April 2024
Disposals
Revaluation
As at 31 March 2025
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024
Provided during the period
Disposals
As at 31 March 2025
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025
As at 1 April 2024		 Land &
Property
Freehold
£
3,192,064
-
(1,148,016)		 Motor
Vehicles
£
20,795
(6,795)
-		 Fixtures &
Fittings
£
129,570
-
-		 Total
£
3,342,429
(6,795)
(1,148,016)
2,044,048 14,000 129,570 2,187,618
-
-
-		 9,111
2,240
(6,656)		 73,567
8,400
-		 82,678
10,640
(6,656)
- 4,695 81,967 86,662
2,044,048 9,305 47,603 2,100,956
3,192,064 11,684 56,003 3,259,751

In prior accounting periods, the charity recognised a revaluation surplus in respect of its mosque building. During the current year, the trustees reviewed this treatment and concluded that the revaluation was not appropriate under Charities SORP (FRS 102).

The mosque building is used exclusively for charitable purposes in furtherance of the charity’s objects and is not held for investment or commercial use. The trustees consider that there is no active market for the property and that any valuation would be highly subjective and not reliably measurable. As such, holding the property at cost less impairment provides a more reliable and relevant measure of value.

Accordingly, the prior revaluation surplus of £1,148,016.16 has been fully reversed. This adjustment has reduced the carrying value of tangible fixed assets with a corresponding reduction in reserves. The adjustment has no impact on the charity’s cash flows, income, or its ability to continue its charitable activities.

Cost or valuation as at 31 March 2025 represented by:

At cost Land &
Property
Freehold
£
2,044,048		 Motor
Vehicles
£
14,000		 Fixtures &
Fittings
£
129,570		 Total
£
2,187,618
2,044,048 14,000 129,570 2,187,618

14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

Other creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income		 2025
£
(868)
500
2,041
1,673		 2024
£
-
-
2,017
2,017

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

15. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year

Other creditors
16.
Movement in Funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Total funds		 As at 1 April
2024
£
3,860,751		 Prior year
adjustment
£
(1,148,016)		 Income
£
521,738		 2025
£
206,298
Expenditure
£
(450,529)		 2024
£
206,298
As at 31
March 2025
£
2,783,944
3,860,751 (1,148,016) 521,738 (450,529) 2,783,944
As at 1 April
2023
£
3,810,741		 Income
£
492,787		 Expenditure
£
(442,777)		 As at 31
March 2024
£
3,860,751
3,810,741 492,787 (442,777) 3,860,751

17. Transactions with Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.

No trustee expenses have been incurred.

18. Related Party Disclosures

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.

20. ACCOUNTANTS

The Officers will place a resolution before the annual general meeting to continue the appointment of ATS Accountants Ltd as accountants of the Charity.

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Akth
Jummah
Masjid Boxes
Funeral Service- Donations
Radio
Shop & House Boxes
Other trading activities
Income from other trading activities
Membership fees and subscriptions
Moktob Classes and Other Classes Fees
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable Activities:
General Administration
Vehicle running costs
Repairs and maintenance
Vehicle insurance costs
App & Website Expenses
Materials for Masjid
Telecommunications
Legal fees
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Depreciation of motor vehicles
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Staff Cost
Subcontractor costs
Wages and salaries
Pensions
Tax and PAYE
Community Services
Cemetery Fees
Funeral Service
Charitable donations		 2025
Total
funds
£
81,354
7,370
110,708
19,000
241,783
5,715
5,951		 2024
Total
funds
£
119,510
8,020
112,419
15,771
185,856
4,665
5,232
451,473
1,813
3,570
35,931
41,314
492,787
(645)
(14,151)
(2,179)
(2,876)
(25,716)
(868)
7,615
(2,286)
(5,151)
(2,921)
(10,964)
-
(60,142)
(39,543)
(41,438)
(3,143)
(4,352)
(88,476)
(206,469)
(338)
(33,910)
(240,717)
...CONTINUED
471,881
2,210
945
46,702
49,857
521,738
(2,000)
(14,670)
(3,930)
(877)
(23,445)
(713)
-
(2,656)
(269)
(2,240)
(8,400)
(139)
(59,339)
(58,133)
(46,694)
(1,378)
-
(106,205)
(217,057)
(8,017)
(10,204)
(235,278)

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OLDHAM CENTRAL MASJID & ISLAMIC CENTRE Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Governance Cost

Governance Cost
Independent examiner's fees
Accountancy fees
Premises Expenses
Rates
Light and heat
Cleaning
Premises insurance
NET INCOME		 (280)
(1,761)		 (280)
(1,932)
(2,041)
(4,494)
(27,229)
(8,001)
(7,942)		 (2,212)
(3,776)
(33,233)
(6,406)
(7,815)
(47,666) (51,230)
(450,529) (442,777)
71,209 50,010

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