Registered number 04490710 Registered charf(y number 1134353 AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Report and Accounts 31 March 2025 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 Secretsrie$ Dr. M. Nasrull8h Accountants Khan Adamson Limited Chelworth Industrial Estate Cricklade Swindon Vviltshire SN6 6HE Registered office Spring Road Centre 258 Spring Road Tyseley Birmingham B11 3DW Reglstered number 04490710 Charity number 1134353
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 2025. Structure, governance and management Thè organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantae. 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 aCtitIeS and achlevements The charity's primary objecbva is to raisa thè èducational stsndards of girls and its principal activity during the year was operating as a secondary school dedic8ted to the advancement of the education of girls from the age of11 to16. We provide an educational environment where each student can develop and fulfil her potential. building her self-confidence and inculcating a desire to contribute to the wider community. At Al-8urhan 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 125 gids on roll. Review of Activities and AGhievement5'. Academic The Ofsted report praised the school for its successes in many areas including student's academic achievement and personal development. The May 2025 Ofsted Lead inspector, noted that"The school expects pup11s to work hard and supports them to do their best. Pupils respond excep.OnallY well to these high expectations Thay achieve highly across the curriculum and ac8demi¢ standards 3r8 consistently strong This is reflected in exam results and in their day-to- day work The school also supports pupils to be ambitous in their 8spirat.ons for the fUre. To this end. thoughttul careers guidance helps them to ma ke Informed decisAons about their next steps. Pupils are extremely well prepared to make these choices" Inspectors not only praised the hard-work and dedica'On from the staff to edu¢ab"ng pupils at the school but also said,. "The school's supportive attention to personal development enables pupils to grow in confidence. It also helps them to recognise safe, healthy relationships. Pupils know the value of respect, courtesy and kindness. They show a matllre understanding of fundamentsl Bribsh values and how they can make a posits.ve contribution to society" 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 supporb'ng students. Ofsted noted that 'The behaviour of pupils is outstanding" Pupils conduct and ath"tudes to learning are exemplary. They are attentive and respe¢ttul in class. and get on well with one another. Their excellent behaviour means the school is a calm, orderly place where pupils feel happy and safe" Ofsted reported that The school's personal, social and health education (PSH El programme is firmly establishad and effective. The school has a strong moral purpose and community spirit. It guides pupils to know the difference b&een right and wrong and to think of others. They learn what safe, healthy relationships look like and how to ta ke care of themselves" "A culture of reflecton and learning from mistakes helps to build pupils, character and resilience" "The school complies with the Equality Act 2010. Stsff understsnd safeguarding guidance and receive regular updates All the required checks on adults, suitability to work with children are completed correcJy. Required policies, such as the safeguarding policy. are up to date and published on the school's website. The school maintsins construcb've communicaton wrth parents
Pupils, outcomes by the end of Year 11 are consistenly high because teaching helps pupils to rnake excellent progress year on year. In summer 2025, many of the pupils achieved grade 7-9 in their GCSE examinations including English and Maths. Our GCSE results sit significantly above national and regional outcomes as shown below. Grades 7-9.. Al-8urhan achieved 55% as cornpared to 21.8Qh for England and 18.5% for West Midlands Grades 4-9.. Al-8urhan achieved 98% as compared to 67.1 Oh for England and 62.9% for West Midlands As a result of the excellent teaching and learning opportunities, pupils are excepb'onally well prepared for tre next stage in their edu(2tion. Communi Service Pupils also tske part in practical voluntary service in the local community and through work exper1ence In year 10 and 11. They also raise funds for other charth'es such as British Heart Foundation. Readathorn etc. Details of bursar and scholarshi rds In the year 2024-25. 4% of our pup11s were given either the means tested bursary or scholarship based the percentsge marks in the entrance testlend of year exams. The progress of pupils receiving scholarships is reviewed annually to ensure their progress is in line with their abl1.e$. Bursa olic 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 th8t we must ensure a balance befv¢een fee-paying parents. and those benefiting from the awards. The bursary awards range from 10% to 25% remission of fees. New Develo ment The Foundab"on is Currently working on an extension project for the School. The new development will ma ke use of the unused Bridger House lon the existing School site) as well as the neighbouring houses purchased by the Foundation in recent years. The project will provide Al-Burhan with. Improved access to the School leading to reduced congestion at openinglclosing b'mes and increasing safety for pupils and other pedestrians. A spacious reception area. improving the welcoming feel to the School including a meeting room. A large purpose-built Sports Hall wth accompanying toiletslchanging areas. This building will also include general purpose large rooms on first and second floors. Our Architect sent the tender out in August 2025 to get quotations for the demolib'on of 23 & 24 Summer Road in the phase 1. After evaluation of the quotions, the contarct has been awarded and work started on 17 Septèmber 2025. AdditionalSy, we were able to purchase tre adjacent Scanlon Propety In October 2024. We have applied to the Birmingham City Council Planning Department for a change of use. Alhamdulillah. we also managed to purchase the freehold land across the road opposite to Scanlone Club Building In August 2025. As a consequence. we are now reviewing the masterplan for the properties with the trustees and architects to determine the best design consider1ng all of the space available. The new design wll also include a Mosque.
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 stste tsf affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In prèp8ring trose financial ststsrrents the Board is required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prud&nt". and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriats to presume that the charity will Continue in bu5ine5S. state whether applicable accountrng stsndards and statements of recommended practice have been followed . subject to any material departures disclosed and explained In the financial statements., The trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequats account'ng records which disclosg Wlth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial positon of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactons and enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations mada under the Charites Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the 8ssets of the chanty and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and deteth'on of fraud and other Irregularites. The trustees are also responsible for the contents of the trustees. report and the responsibility of thg independent examiner In relat'on to the trustees, report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that , on Ihe face of the report, there are no inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial ststsments. Flnanclal review The ststement of financial act'vities is set out on page 6. This report was approved by the trustetrs on 10 October 2025 and signed on its behalf. M Nasrullah Chair of trustees
AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Al-Burhan Foundatlon on the accounts ol the Charlty for the year ended 31 March 2025 I report on the accounts of tt)e company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are s8t out on pagès 6 to 10. Respectlve respon5ibilitles of trustees and examiner The trustses (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under secb.on 144121 of the charit.es Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied mysèlf that the charity is not subject tr) audit under Part 1 S of the Companies Act 2006 and is eligible for independent examination. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under secb.on 145 of the 2011 Act., to follow the procedures la1d down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under secbon 14515llbl of the 2011 Act,. and to state whether parb"cular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance wrth tt)e General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includ8s 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 8s 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 Irue and fair view. and the report is limited to trose matters set out in the ststsment below. Independent examlner's statement In connection witr my examination. no matter has Come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements." to keep accounting records in accord8nce with sectron 388 of the Companies Act 2006". and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accountng requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Ststement of Recommended PractiTr.' Accounting and Repo.ng by Charities have not en met., or 2. tctr which. In my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Name of principal.. Relevant professional body.. Name of firm. Address.. Hussain Khan B.Sc., ACA ICAEVV Khan Adamson Limited Chelworth Industrial Estate Cricklade, Swindon Wiltshire SN6 SHE Date". 10 October 2025
AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Total funds 2025 Unrestricted Total funds 2024 Incomlng resources Incoming resources from generated funds.. Activities for generab.ng funds 688,560 634.804 Charitable activities Governance costs 1405,3751 113,0151 1392.8431 18,3031 Total resources expended 1418,3901 1401,1461 Net Incomlng resources 270,170 233.658 Interest receivable 20.397 20,466 Net Incoming resources 290.567 254,124 Funds broughtforward 2,664.872 2,410,748 Totsl funds carrled forlvard 2,955.439 2,664,872
AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Registered number: 04490710 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Flxed asset$ Tangible assets 1.917.733 1,051.483 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 19.834 1.148.123 1.167.957 56.647 1.655.867 1.712.514 Credltors.. amounts falllng due thin one year 1124.9111 193.7851 Net current assets 1,043.046 1,618,729 Total assets less current liabllltles 2.960.779 2.670,212 Creditors- amounts falllng due after more than one year 15,3401 15,3401 Net assets 2.955.439 2,664,872 Capital and reserves Unrestricted funds 2,955.439 2.664.872 Charity funds 2,955,439 2.664,872 The directors are satisfied that the company is ents'led tr) exemption from the requirement to obtsin 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 trusteesldirectors acknowledge their responsbilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 20CE with respect to accounting records and the preparat'on of accounts. The accounts have been prepared and dglivered 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 10 October 2025
AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting pollcles Basls ofpreparation The a¢¢ounts fin3nci81 statements have been prepared In accordancè with Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Statement of Recommended Pracb'ce applicable b charib.es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applio*ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20151 Icharits'as SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporb'ng Standard applicable in tho UK and Republic of Irgland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Al-Burhan Found8tion meets the definiton of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and li8bilib.es are initally recognised at historical cost or transac'on value. In¢omlng resources Incoming resources rèpresent school fees, charges for services for the use of premises and donations. Fees are ststed after deductng allowances, scholarships and other remissioris 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 activib'es and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such acb"vitres and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs Include those Costs associated with meebng the consttutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include independent examiner foes and costs assocaiated with the managoment of the charity. Fund aceountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charit2ble obiecb.ves at the discretion of the trustees. Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been set aside to fund parts"¢ular fure 8¢livibes. There were no restricted funds held at the end of the current year. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulabve depreciab.on and any accumulab've impa iment losses. Dépreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estmaled useful lives.. School and office equipment Freehold land and buildings 200kn reducing balance No depreciation is provided on freehold land and buildings Creditors Short term creditors are measured at tr8nsaction pnce Iwh1ch is usually the invoice pricel. Loans and other financial liabilibes are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transactron costs and subsequently measured at amorb'sed cost determined using the effective intsr¢st method. Taxatlon As a registered charity, A-Burhan Foundation is exempt from tsx on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects and no tsx charges have arisen in the year.
AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Notes to the Accounts forthe year ended 31 March 2025 2 Tangible fixed assets School and office equlpment Land and bulldlngs Total Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions 1,041,924 865.819 1,907.743 79,950 2,929 82,879 1.121,874 868.748 At 31 March 2025 1.9,622 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 70,391 2,498 72,889 70.391 2.498 72,889 Net book value At 31 March 2025 1.907.743 9.990 1.917,733 At 31 March 2024 1,041.924 9,559 1,051 ,483 3 Debtors 2025 2024 Other debtors 19.834 56.647 4 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Directors, accounts Other taxes and social security costs Othgr creditors 45.177 43,907 35,827 124,911 40.844 2.636 50.305 93.785 5 Creditors- amounts falllng due after one year 2025 2024 Long temi interest free loans 5,340 5.340 6 Charltyfunds 2025 2024 Unrestricted funds.. At 1 April 2024 Net incoming resources 2.664.872 290,567 2.410.748 254.124 At 31 March 2025 2.955.439 2.664.872
AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 7 Other Informatlon AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION is a company limited by guarantee and incorporatsd in England. Its registered office Is.. Spring Road Centre 258 Spring Road Tyseley Birmingham 811 3DW 8 Employees 202S 2024 Average number of persons employed by the company 27 23 10
AL-BURHAN FOUNDATION OPERATING AS AL-BURHAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL Detailed profit and loss account forthe year ended 31 March 2025 This schedule does not form p&rt of the st8lulory 8ccounls 2025 2024 InGomlng resourGes School fees and donations Property income 675.750 12.810 688.560 625.929 8,875 634,804 Resources expended Core activitses.. Vvages and salaries Self employed teachers salaries Directors, salaries Pension contributions Employer's Nl 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 Subscripbons Bank charges Insurance IT Licensing and renewals 1T Peripherals and maintsn8nc& Repairs and maintenance Depreciation Sundry expenses 190.620 57.824 40.694 1.631 6,630 3,907 22,19a 11,876 1,381 4.397 15.292 14.353 5,598 170.962 78.952 38,000 1,677 6,992 13,627 12.157 17.953 1.327 4.524 2,121 14,381 3,165 953 361 4.064 918 4,537 7.388 1.310 2.296 8.691 2,498 538 405,375 6.219 1,490 2,736 8,442 2,390 333 392.843 Governance costs.. Accountsncy fees Advertising Other legal and professional 6,220 550 6.245 13.015 5.928 2,375 8,303 Total resources expended 418,390 401 ,146 11