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2021-03-31-accounts

Registered number 04490710

Registered charity number 1134353

AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION

OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Report and Accounts

31 March 2021

Khan Adamson Limited Chartered Accountant Chelworth Industrial Estate Cricklade Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6HE

AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Charity and Company Information

Directors

Dr. M. Nasrullah S. M. S. Bawa P. Akhtar

Trustees

Dr. M. Nasrullah S. M. S. Bawa M. Javed

Secretaries

Dr. M. Nasrullah P. Akhtar

Accountants

Khan Adamson Limited Chelworth Industrial Estate Cricklade Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6HE

Registered office

22 Summer Road Acocks Green Birmingham B27 7UT

Registered number

04490710

Charity number

1134353

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AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Report of the Trustees

The trustees present their annual report for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Structure, governance and management

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, company number 04490710, and registered with the Charity Commissioners, charity number 1134353.

The trustees during the year under review were: Dr. M. Nasrullah Mr. S. M. S. Bawa Dr. M. Javed

Objectives activities and achievements

The charity's primary objective is to raise the educational standards of girls and its principal activity during the year was operating as a secondary school dedicated to the advancement of the education of girls from the age of 11 to 16.

We provide an educational environment where each student can develop and fulfil her potential, building her selfconfidence and inculcating a desire to contribute to the wider community.

At Al-Burhan Grammar School we strive to equip our pupils with the knowledge, the skills and the values which will serve them best as individuals throughout their life. We do this by offering a traditional Grammar School education, supported by impressive computer technology. During the year the school had 147 girls on roll.

Review of Activities and Achievements:

Academic

The Ofsted report praised the school for its successes in many areas including student’s academic achievement and personal development.

The March 2018 Ofsted Lead inspector, noted that “Pupils’ personal, social and emotional development is exceptionally well supported. Pupils are confident and self-assured. They show a remarkably mature attitude to all aspects of their learning and a true desire to learn. Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable”.

Inspectors not only praised the hard-work and dedication from the staff to educating pupils at the school but also said; “Leaders have the highest aspirations for all pupils. Teaching across every subject and every year group is of the highest quality. Teachers respond to pupils’ learning rapidly. Not a moment of learning is lost”.

We believe that a good and upstanding society is created by good and upstanding individuals. The School curriculum was highly praised by Ofsted as successfully supporting students.

Ofsted noted that “Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and understanding of fundamental British values are excellent. Respect, tolerance and acceptance are actively promoted by everyone within the school. Pupils are prepared superbly for life in modern Britain, and the wider world.”

Pupils’ outcomes by the end of Year 11 are consistently high because teaching helps pupils to make excellent progress year on year. In summer 2021, many of the pupils achieved grade 7-9 in their GCSE examinations including English and Maths. The GCSE pass rate (grade 9-4) and higher pass rate (grade 9-5) are both 100% which means all students achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades 9-5 including English and Maths. As a result of the excellent teaching and learning opportunities, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for next stage in their education.

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Community Service

Pupils also take part in practical voluntary service in the local community and through work experience in year 10 and 11. They also raise funds for other charities such as British Heart Foundation, Readathorn etc.

Details of bursary and scholarship awards

In the year 2020-21, 5% of our pupils were given either the means tested bursary or scholarship based the percentage marks in the entrance test/end of year exams. The progress of pupils receiving scholarships is reviewed annually to ensure their progress is in line with their abilities.

Bursary policy

The Trustees view our bursary awards as important in helping to ensure children from families who would otherwise not be able to afford the fees can access the education we offer. Our bursary awards are made solely on the basis of parental means or to relieve hardship for example in the case of redundancy.

However, our School does not have a large endowment and in funding our awards we have to be mindful that we must ensure a balance between fee-paying parents, and those benefiting from the awards. The bursary awards range from 5% to 25% remission of fees.

Trustees' responsibilities

The Charities Acts and the Companies Acts require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to :-

The trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. 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.

The trustees are also responsible for the contents of the trustees' report, and the responsibility of the independent examiner in relation to the trustees' report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that , on the face of the report, there are no inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements.

Financial review

The statement of financial activities is set out on page 5.

This report was approved by the trustees on 24 December 2021 and signed on its behalf.

M. Nasrullah

Chair of trustees

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AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Al-Burhan Foundation on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2021 which are set out on pages 5 to 10.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of 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 the seeking of 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 examiner's 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:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting

  4. requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or

  5. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Name of principal: Hussain Khan B.Sc., ACA Relevant professional body: ICAEW Name of firm: Khan Adamson Limited Address: Chelworth Industrial Estate Cricklade, Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6HE

Date: 24 December 2021

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AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 March 2021

Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Activities for generating funds
Charitable activities
Governance costs
Total resources expended
Net incoming resources
Interest receivable
Net incoming resources
Funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
Total funds
2021
£
542,937
(301,222)
(8,545)
(309,767)
233,170
554
233,724
1,691,418
1,925,142
Unrestricted
Total funds
2020
£
563,744
(284,828)
(15,885)
(300,713)
263,031
1,747
264,778
1,426,640
1,691,418

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AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Registered number: 04490710 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
2
Current assets
Debtors
3
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
4
Net current assets
Total assets less current
liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due
after more than one year
5
Net assets
Capital and reserves
Unrestricted funds
6
Charity funds
2021
£
1,019,370
20,662
1,019,289
1,039,951
(128,839)
911,112
1,930,482
(5,340)
1,925,142
1,925,142
1,925,142
2020
£
875,230
7,201
970,997
978,198
(136,670)
841,528
1,716,758
(25,340)
1,691,418
1,691,418
1,691,418

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The trustees/directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

Dr M. Nasrullah Director Approved by the board on 24 December 2021

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AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The accounts financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Al-Burhan Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value.

Incoming resources

Incoming resources represent school fees, charges for services for the use of premises and donations. Fees are stated after deducting allowances, scholarships and other remissions granted by the charity.

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

Charitble expenditure comprises of those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include independent examiner fees and costs assocaiated with the management of the charity.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been set aside to fund particular future activities.

There were no restricted funds held at the end of the current year.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:

School and office equipment 20% reducing balance Freehold land and buildings No depreciation is provided on freehold land and buildings

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.

Taxation

As a registered charity, Al-Burhan Foundation is exempt from tax on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects and no tax charges have arisen in the year.

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AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021

2 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2020
Additions
At 31 March 2021
Depreciation
At 1 April 2020
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2021
Net book value
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
3
Debtors
Other debtors
4
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Directors' accounts
Other taxes and social security costs
Other creditors
5
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
Long term interest free loans
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Charity funds
Unrestricted funds:
At 1 April 2020
Net incoming resources
At 31 March 2021
Land and
buildings
£
857,206
144,006
1,001,212
-
-
-
1,001,212
857,206
School and
office
equipment
£
74,866
4,674
79,540
56,842
4,540
61,382
18,158
18,024
2021
£
20,662
2021
£
26,019
6,141
96,679
128,839
2021
£
5,340
2021
£
1,691,418
233,724
1,925,142
Total
£
932,072
148,680
1,080,752
56,842
4,540
61,382
1,019,370
875,230
2020
£
7,201
2020
£
21,699
5,491
109,480
136,670
2020
£
25,340
2020
£
1,426,640
264,778
1,691,418

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AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021

7 Other information

AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Its registered office is:

22 Summer Road
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Employees
Average number of persons employed by the company
Acocks Green
Birmingham
B27 7UT
2021
29
2020
32

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AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2021

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts

Incoming resources
School fees and donations
Property income
Resources expended
Core activities:
Wages and salaries
Wages - HMRC furlough grant
Self employed teachers salaries
Directors' salaries
Pension contributions
Books for pupils
Examination boards fees
School trips
Staff training and welfare
Travel and subsistence
Rates and water
Light and heat
Cleaning and refuse collection
Telephone and fax
Stationery printing and post
Insurance
IT Licensing and renewals
IT Peripherals and maintenance
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Governance costs:
Accountancy fees
Advertising
Other legal and professional
Total resources expended
2021
£
534,537
8,400
542,937
117,491
(16,234)
108,633
30,817
1,023
8,663
8,715
536
273
4,320
6,017
3,977
2,463
434
309
6,173
3,069
2,488
7,235
4,540
280
301,222
5,380
806
2,359
8,545
309,767
2020
£
555,719
8,025
563,744
81,266
-
110,370
26,602
1,002
8,120
3,970
10,776
448
4,410
7,338
4,519
4,157
616
993
2,056
1,518
5,038
6,440
4,506
683
284,828
5,375
10,510
-
15,885
300,713

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