Charity Number 1135604
RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
CONTENTS
PAGES
Legal and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustee's
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financlal Artivltles
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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RAWDA CUITURAL CENTRE
TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their report with financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted
the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March
2005
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charlty Name
Rawda Cultural Centre
Charlty reg15tered Number
1135604
Registered Office and
Operatlonal Offl¢e
24 Madras Road
Lelcester
Lelcestershlre
LEI 2LT
Trustees
Mr Abdlsalarn Yu5uf Ha5an
Mr Mohamed All Barre
Mr Jama Sald Husseln
Jama Moharned Farah
Moh•med Salad Mohamed
ChaSmian
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Res18ned 0110412023
Management Team
Mr Mohamed All Barre
Bankers
HSBC Bank Ple
2-6 Gallowtree Gate
Lelcester
LEI IOA
Independent Examlner
Shabbeer and Co Llmlted
62 Harringworth Road
Leicester
LE5 6TL
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 March 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Rawda Cultural Centre was established on 09 April 2010 and was registered as a charity on 20 April 2010
RecruStment and appolntment of Trustees
The Trustees are charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the charity model constitution. Under the
requirements of the constitution the trustees are appointed for a period of three years after which they must be re-
appointed at the next Annual General Meeting. Trustees seek to ensure that Trustees body Includes people wlth
knowledge and experience of working with communities.
Trustee Inductlon and Tralnln8
All of our staff Is tralned on the above politles, with new starters given an Inductlon coverlng all of our pollcles and
procedures. All trustees give their time voluntarily and received no remuneration or other benefits.
Organlsatlonal structure
Rawda Cultural Centre has a Board of up to 3 members who meet quarterly and are responsible for the strategic direction
and policy of the charity. A scheme of delegation 15 in place and the day to day management of the charity rests Wlth the
senior managernent team and volunteers. The executive manager is responsible for ensuring the sound management and
monitoring of the activities and programmes and reporting to trustees and funders.
Volunteers
A great contribution is made by member volunteers. We are grateful for the many hours volunteers have spent listening
and encouraging our parents and young people and working with our workers. Without this valuable contribution of time,
energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much. Our strength lie on our volunteer support and
parents involvement. The volunteer5 have a150 greatly contributed towards our fLsndrai5ing towards purchase of current
property.
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
111 To advance the religion of151am, by means of, not exclusively, promoting the teachings and tenet5 of Islam, provision of
facilities for worship, provision of facilities for islamic education and provision of marriage services, in accordance with the
teachings of the quran and the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad IPBUHI as defined and interpreted by the Ahle Sunnah
Wal Jamaa-ah,.
121 To advance the educatlon of the publlc by means of, but not excluslvely, the provlslon of arablc language classes.
facilities for supplementary education, community learning programmes and any such activities as the trustees think fit,.
131 To relieve financial hardship among Vlctims of natural and man-made disasters, the poor and needy in the United
Kingdom by rnean5 of, but not exclusively, providing or paying for item5, servlces and facilities including the provision of
food, clean water and accommodation for the said persons.
141 To help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time and recreational activities, so as to develop
their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individual and as good citizens.
151 To promote any other charitable purpose for he benefit of those in need that the trustees from time to time determine.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The Charity ha5 organi5ed event5, activitie5, community support, many 5eminar5 for the wlder community and sports
recreatlon for youth to fulfil Its aim and objectives.
Through the efforts of the tru5tee5 and volunteers, the Charity has continued to secure funds for future projects
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FUTURE PLANS
We plan to look into further projects which will help u5 to fulfil our aims and objectives. We are raising fund5 to buy the
property we are currently renting for the purpose of worship, madrassa and cultural activities.
PERSONNEL
Trustees who served during the year were..
Mr Abdlsalam Yusuf Hasan
Mr Mohamed All Barre
Mr Jama Sald Husseln
Jama Mohamed Farah
Mohamed Salad Mohamed
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024.
The board of trustees are satlsfied with the performance of the charity during the year and the positions at
31st March 2024 and consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue it5 activities during the coming year5, and
that the charity's assets are adequate to fulfil its obligations. The charity will continue to seek further funding to deliver its
objectives.
RESERVE POLICY
The charity reserves policy Is to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately twelve months
unrestrirted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management, administration and 511PPOrt Costs.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintalnin8 the free
reserves at the levels stated above will give enough resources in the event of adverse conditions. Systems are in place to
rnitigate our exposure to major ri5k5.
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
A¢countln8 and reportln8 responslbllltles
The Charities Act 1993 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and
fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year.
In preparlng the flnanclal statements the trustees should follow best prartlce and select sultable accountlng pollcles and
apply them consistently,.
Make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
Follow applicable accountlng standards and the Charlties SORP, disclosing and explaining any departures In
the financial statements,. and
Prepare the financlal statements on the golng concern basis unless It Is Inappropriate to assume that the charlty wlll
continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountin8 records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the Trust and to enable them as trustees to ensure that the financial statement5 comply with Charitie5
Act 1993. The Charity IA¢¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the Trust's assets, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularlties.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above and signed on its behalf by:
Date:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 12
Respective re5ponsibilitie5 of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is
It Is my responslblllty to..
examine the accounts lunder section of 43131 lal of the 1993 Act)
to follow the procedures lald down In the General Dlrectlons glven by the Charlty Commisslon
(under section 4317llbl of the Actl, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 consideratlon 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 presents a 'true and fair, view and
the report Is Ilmited to those matters set out In the statement below.
Independent examlner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter ha5 come to my attention:
l. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirement..
to keep accounting record5 in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and to prepare accounts which accord
with accounting records and comply with the accounting requirement5 Of the 1993 Act,. have not been
met- or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order you enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached
Shabbeer Ahrned Lorgat
For and on behalf of Shabbeer & Co Llmlted
Leicester
LE5 6TL
Date.. 2110112025
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
Note5
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Fund
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Incoming resources
Incomlng resourcesfrom generatedAunds
Voluntary Income:
Donations and 8rant5
46,915
46,915
51.629
Total Incomlng resources
46.915
46.915
51,629
Resources expended
Costs of generatingfunds
Charitable activities
Governance costs
35,173
500
35,173
500
41,889
500
Total resources expended
35,673
35,673
42,389
Net In¢omln8 resources for the perlod
11,242
11,242
9,241
Net rnovernent In fund5
11.242
11,242
9.241
Balance brought forward
105,132
105,132
95,891
Total funds carrled forward
116,374
116,374
105,132
The note5 on pages 10 to 12 form part of these financial ststements
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
67,529
35,855
103,383
1.037
67,529
26,612
94,141
3,037
Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
Net Current assets
102,346
91,104
Net a55et5
102,346
91,104
Fund5
Restrl¢ted
Unrestricted
102,346
91,104
Total Funds
102,346
91,104
The flnanclal statements were approved by the Board ol Trustees on
.01.2025
nd were slgned on Its behalf by:
lama Mohame(J Farah
JAMA SAID
The note5 on pa8e$ 10 to 12 form part of these financial statements
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 March 2024
l Accounting Policie5
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently
throughout the year and in preceding year.
lal Basls of a¢¢ountln8
The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard5 for Smaller Entities (effective 20071. In preparing the financial statements, the charity follow5 best practice as
laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice ' Accounting and Reporting by Charities ISORP 20051 issued March
2005 and the Charities Act 1993
(bl Tangible Flxed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost less any residual
value over the estimated useful life of the asset, as follow..
Offlce equipment
25% per annum stralght line basls
The costs of minor additions or those costing below £500 are not capitalised.
Ic) Fund accountln8
Unrestrlrted funds are available for use at the dlscretion of the Trustees In furtherance of the general objective of the
charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the granting body.
Idl Incomln8 resources
All incoming re50urce5 are included in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 when the chority is entitled to the income and
the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracv.
(el Resources expended
All expenditure is recognlsed on an accrual basls. Expenditure Includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and Is
reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 March 2024
2 . Incoming Resources from Activities in lurtherance of the Charity'5 objectives
Unrestricted Restrirted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
General Donation5
46,443
472
46,915
46,443
472
46,915
51,513
116
51,629
Interest Income
3. Resource5 expended
Audit and accountancy
Fees and charges
Heating and lighting
Interest charges
Legal fees
Rent and rates
Printing and stationery
Telephone and internet
Wage5 and NIC
500
93
10,389
44
500
500
93
10,389
44
89
9,299
75
672
24,000
50
459
7,245
16,000
16,000
742
7,904
742
7,904
Total resources expended
35,673
35,673
42,389
Net Income
11,242
11,242
9.241
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 March 2024
2024
2023
4. Staff Costs and numbers
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
No employees received emoluments of more than £60,000.
The average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of the full time equivalents was as follows..
Chief Executive
Administration and support
5. Trustee Remuneratlon and Related Party Transactlons
No members of the Management Committee received any remuneration during the year.
No Trustee or other person related to the Charlty had any personal Interest in any contract or transactlon entered Into by
6. Taxatlon
As a charity, Rawda Cultural Centre Is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 50S of the
Taxes Act or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its
charitable objects.
No tax charges have arisen in the Charlty.
7. Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors - grant income receivable
Other debtors and prepayments
67,529
67,529
67,529
67,529
8. Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Taxation and social security
Other creditors and accruals
537
500
1,037
537
2,500
3,037
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RAWDA CULTURAL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 March 2024
9. Movement5 in Funds
Balance
Balance
at
Incoming Outgoing
at
l Aprll 2023 resour¢es resour¢e$ 31 March 2024
Re5trirted funds
Grants
Total restricted fund5
Unrestrl¢ted fvnds
General funds
91,104
46,915
35,673
102,346
Total unrestrlcted funds
91,104
46,915
35,673
102,346
Total Funds
91,104
46,915
35,673
102,346
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