**SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1138236
**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|**Report of the Trustees**|**1 to 4**|
|**Independent Examinar's Report**|**5**|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|**6**|
|**Balance Sheet**|**7**|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|**8 to 12**|
|**Detailed Statement of Financial Activities**|**13**|
## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
## **Objectives and aims**
SLWMAC is an association formed for the purpose of promoting and facilitating the social, cultural, educational and spiritual needs of the Sri Lankan Muslims living in Crawley. This includes organising the main religious festivals and prayers throughout the year, conducting activities and projects which promote peace, harmony and friendship amongst communities.
## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE**
During the year under review, the charity continued to advance its charitable purposes by providing a comprehensive range of religious, educational, and community-based services for the benefit of the public. Islamic educational classes were regularly conducted for children, youth, and adults, fostering spiritual development and religious literacy across all age groups. In addition, the charity maintained the facilitation of daily congregational prayers, weekly Friday sermons, and Eid prayers, each of which was well attended, with major gatherings regularly exceeding 300 participants. These activities served not only as opportunities for worship but also as vital means of strengthening community cohesion and promoting shared values.
The charity also organised a series of lectures and workshops delivered by distinguished speakers in both English and Tamil. These sessions addressed a variety of theological and contemporary topics and were well received by members of the Crawley Muslim community, contributing meaningfully to their spiritual and intellectual enrichment. Furthermore, the charity continued to support wider humanitarian efforts by providing a platform for charitable and relief organisations to raise funds in response to natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
## **Building Project**
The charity made substantial progress towards the long-term goal of acquiring a dedicated building to support the delivery and expansion of its services. As part of the building project initiative, the charity successfully completed the sale of its existing property during the year. The building, originally acquired for £245,000, was sold for £275,000, resulting in a net gain of £21,185 after deducting associated selling costs. In parallel, the charity raised a further £382,907 in cash donations specifically designated for the new building project. As a result of these efforts, the charity now holds a restricted cash balance of £750,424 at year end, specifically allocated for the future acquisition and development of new premises. These combined proceeds have significantly strengthened the charity’s financial position in relation to securing a new and more suitable premises.
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
The charity’s financial results are presented on page 6. During the year under review, the charity achieved net incoming resources of £430,720, compared to £33,578 for the prior (7-month) period ended 31 July 2024. The majority of the charity’s donations are generously contributed by worshippers attending the mosque, reflecting strong community support. The trustees continue to exercise prudent financial management to ensure the sustainability of core services while advancing the charity’s strategic development objectives. There are no material uncertainties that cast doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
## **FUTURE PLANS**
The trustees will continue to prioritise the identification and acquisition of a suitable permanent property to support the charity’s long-term strategic aims. Securing an appropriate facility remains central to enhancing the delivery and sustainability of the charity’s religious, educational, and community services. Efforts will focus on assessing viable options and ensuring the effective use of restricted funds designated for this purpose.
In parallel, the charity will maintain and develop its core programme of activities, with particular emphasis on providing structured Islamic education for both youth and adults. Regular classes and lessons will continue to support the spiritual, moral, and educational development of the community.
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing document**
Sri Lankan Muslim Welfare Association Crawley is an association governed by its constitution adapted on 17th January 2010, as amended by special resolution on 19th March 2010 and the 3rd of July 2010, as amended on 29th September 2019 and amended on 18th June 2023. The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on the 4th October 2010.
## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees**
New trustees are elected by the members of the charity in election held after every 2 year, and are briefed on their legal obligations under charity law, the content of the charity's constitution, and its recent performance.
## **Organisational structure**
The board of trustees oversee the running of the charity on a day to day basis. All operational decisions are made at board meetings which are held frequently through the year.
Officers and Executive Committee members are elected every two years.
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS**
## **Registered Charity number**
1138236
## **Principal address**
ST. Leonards Hall Martys Avenue Crawley West Sussex RH11 7RX
## **Trustees**
Mohamed Kader Chairman Zaheerul Hassan Mansoor Secretary Farzan Akram Treasurer Nazmil Mohamed Nizam Mohamed Mohammed Aslam Ghouse ACCA Ihlas Marzook Fazlan Nizamdeen Thawood Lebbe Fazlur Rahman Mohamed Musthafa Niyas Mohamed Shakeeb Roshan Yaseen Mohamed Hasmi Mohamed Siddeek Rizan Mohamed Hamza Mohamed Riswan Mohamed Fuard Mohamed Razik Mohamed Razlan Abdul Hakeem Mohamed Niyas Mohamed Farzan Shakir Ali Sahul Hameed Zakeer Hussain Mohamed Ariff (resigned 31 July 2025)
## **Independent Examiner**
M I Ashraf FCCA Sigma Accountants Limited Kelvin House Kelvin Way Crawley West Sussex RH10 9WE
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 15 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
## **Mohamed Kader Chairman**
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SRI LANKAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sri Lankan Muslim Welfare Association Crawley**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Sri Lankan Muslim Welfare Association (the Trust) for the year ended 31 July 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 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 content 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.
M I Ashraf FCCA
Sigma Accountants Limited Kelvin House Kelvin Way Crawley West Sussex RH10 9WE
15 October 2025
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
## **FOR THE YEAR END 31 JULY 2025**
|Notes
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
Charitable Activities
3
**Total**
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
Other
**Total**
**NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE)**
**TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS**
**OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS/(LOSSES)**
10 New Street - Gain on Disposal
8
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**£**
**106,324**
**27,809**
**134,133**
**-**
**75,648**
**18,698**
**94,346**
**39,787**
**(56,879)**
**-**
**(17,092)**
**66,250**
**49,158**|**Restricted**
**Fund**
**£**
**382,907**
**8,070**
**390,977**
**13,619**
**7,566**
**21,185**
**369,792**
**56,879**
**21,141**
**447,812**
**322,212**
**770,024**|**Year ended**
**31.07.2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**489,231**
**35,879**
**525,110**
**13,619**
**75,648**
**26,264**
**115,531**
**409,579**
**-**
**21,141**
**430,720**
**388,462**
**819,182**|7 month
Period ended
31.07.2024
Total
Funds
£
71,663
16,179
87,842
-
41,599
12,665
54,264
33,578
-
-
33,578
354,884
388,462|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 JULY 2025**
|**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Notes**
**£**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
7
**-**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Other receivables
9
**-**
Cash at bank and in hand
**50,235**
**50,235**
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one year
10
**(1,077)**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**49,158**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**
**49,158**
**NET ASSETS**
**49,158**
**FUNDS**
11
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted funds|**Restricted**
**Fund**
**£**
**-**
**-**
**770,084**
**770,084**
**(60)**
**770,024**
**770,024**
**770,024**|**31.07.2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**-**
**-**
**820,319**
**820,319**
**(1,137)**
**819,182**
**819,182**
**819,182**
**49,158**
**770,024**
**819,182**|31.07.2024
Total
Funds
£
245,000
3,365
141,254
144,619
**(1,157)**
**143,462**
**388,462**
388,462
66,250
322,212
388,462|
|---|---|---|---|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 15 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Farzan Akram - Trustee
Mohammed Aslam Ghouse ACCA - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Basis of preparing the financial statements**
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 ReportingStandard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
## **Income**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
## **Expenditure**
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributedto particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
The charity previously owned a Freehold property which was stated at cost. No depreciation was provided
on the freehold property, as the trustees considered that the residual value was not materially different
from its carrying amount and that any charge for depreciation would therefore have been immaterial.
The freehold property was sold during the year. The gain on disposal, after deducting the costs directly attributable to the sale, has been recognised on the Statement of Financial Acitivities.
## **Taxation**
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
## **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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**SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
## **2. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING REFERENCE DATE**
During the year, the charity changed its accounting reference date from 31 December to 31 July to better align its financial reporting with operational and programme cycles. As a result, the prior year figures represent a shorter accounting period of 7 months, from 1 January 2024 to 31 July 2024, while the current reporting period covers a full 12 months, from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025. Consequently, the comparative figures presented in the financial statements are not directly comparable with the current year’s results.
## **3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
|Iqra class fee
Wisdom class fee
Hall rental income
Janaza scheme membership|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**10,545**
**16,839**
**425**
-
**27,809**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**8,070**
**8,070**|Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
8,515
2,234
880
-
11,629|Restricted
Funds
2024
£
**-**
**-**
**-**
4,550
4,550|
|---|---|---|---|---|
## **4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2025 nor for the period ended 31 July 2024.
## **Trustees' expenses**
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2025 nor for the period ended 31 July 2024.
## **5. STAFF COSTS**
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
|Imams|**2025**
**1**
**1**|2024
1
1|
|---|---|---|
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
## **6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
Charitable Activities
**Total**
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
**Total**
**NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE)**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
**COST**
At 01 August 2024
Disposals
At 31 July 2025
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 August 2024
Charge for the year
Disposals
At 31 July 2025
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 July 2025
At 31 July 2024|Unrestricted
Funds
£
71,468
11,629
83,097
-
54,229
54,229
28,868
37,382
66,250|Restricted
Funds
£
195
4,550
4,745
-
35
35
4,710
317,502
322,212|Total
Funds
£
71,663
16,179
87,842
-
54,264
54,264
33,578
354,884
388,462
Freehold
Property
£
**245,000**
**(245,000)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
-
**-**
245,000.00|
|---|---|---|---|
## 7. **TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
The freehold property with a carrying amount of £245,000 was sold during the year . The gain on disposal, after deducting the costs directly attributable to the sale, has been recognised on the Statement of Financial Acitivities. Refer to Note 8.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
## **8. OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS/(LOSSES)**
During the year, the charity sold its freehold property located at 10 New Street, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex.
|Sales Proceeds
Less: carrying amount
Less: costs directly attributable for sale
Gain on disposal
**OTHER RECEIVABALES**
**31.07.2025**
**£**
Service advance payments
-
-
**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
**31.07.2025**
**£**
Collections to be paid for humanitarian appeals
1,137
1,137|**£**
**275,000**
**(245,000)**
**(8,859)**
**21,141**
31.07.2024
**£**
3,365
3,365
31.07.2024
**£**
1,157
1,157|
|---|---|
## **9. OTHER RECEIVABALES**
## **10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
## **11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
|**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
**Restricted Funds**
Building Project
Janaza Scheme
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
**Restricted Funds**
Building Project
Janaza Scheme
**TOTAL FUNDS**|**At**
**1.08.2024**
**£**
**66,250**
**66,250**
**310,682**
**11,530**
**322,212**
**388,462**
**At**
**1.01.2024**
**£**
37,382
37,382
310,522
6,980
317,502
354,884|**Incoming**
**resources**
**£**
**134,133**
**134,133**
**382,907**
**8,070**
**390,977**
**525,110**
**Incoming**
**resources**
**£**
83,097
83,097
195
4,550
4,745
87,842|**Resources**
**expended**
**£**
**(94,346)**
**(94,346)**
**(21,185)**
**-**
**(21,185)**
**(115,531)**
**Resources**
**expended**
**£**
(54,229)
(54,229)
(35)
-
(35)
(54,264)|**Gains and**
**Losses**
**£**
**-**
**21,141**
**-**
**21,141**
**21,141**
**Gains and**
**Losses**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Transfers**
**£**
**(56,879)**
**(56,879)**
**56,879**
**-**
**56,879**
**-**
**Transfers**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-|**At**
**31.07.2025**
**£**
**49,158**
**49,158**
**750,424**
**19,600**
**770,024**
**819,182**
**At**
**31.07.2024**
**£**
66,250
66,250
310,682
11,530
322,212
388,462|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
## **12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES**
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 July 2025.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **SRI LANKAN MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION CRAWLEY**
## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
**Donations and legacies**
Donations and gifts
**CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
Iqra class fee
Wisdom class fee
Hall rental income
Janaza scheme membership
**Total Incoming resources**
**EXPENDITURE**
**Raising donations and legacies**
CBC Project Fundraising Expenses
**Charitable activities**
Staff costs
Premises rental cost
Education and events
**Support costs**
Utilities
Premises repairs & maintenance
Printing, Postage & stationery
Professional and Legal fees
Sponsor License Expenses
Insurance & Bank charges
**Total resources expended**
**Net Income**
Transfers
Other recognised gains and losses
**Net Movement in Funds**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**106,324**
**106,324**
**10,545**
**16,839**
**425**
**-**
**27,809**
**134,133**
**-**
**-**
**26,500**
**11,588**
**37,560**
**75,648**
**10,406**
**7,481**
**156**
**-**
**-**
**655**
**18,698**
**94,346**
**39,787**
**(56,879)**
**-**
**(17,092)**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**382,907**
**382,907**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**8,070**
**8,070**
**390,977**
**13,619**
**13,619**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**6,760**
**-**
**806**
**7,566**
**21,185**
**369,792**
**56,879**
**21,141**
**447,812**|**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**489,231**
**489,231**
**10,545**
**16,839**
**425**
**8,070**
**35,879**
**525,110**
**13,619**
**13,619**
**26,500**
**11,588**
**37,560**
**75,648**
**10,406**
**7,481**
**156**
**6,760**
**-**
**1,461**
**26,264**
**115,531**
**409,579**
**-**
**21,141**
**430,720**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
71,468
71,468
8,515
2,234
880
11,629
83,097
-
-
6,625
7,000
27,974
41,599
4,790
4,374
12
600
1,239
1,615
12,630
54,229
28,868
-
-
28,868|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
195
195
**-**
**-**
**-**
4,550
4,550
4,745
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
35
35
35
4,710
-
-
4,710|**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
71,663
71,663
8,515
2,234
880
4,550
16,179
87,842
-
-
6,625
7,000
27,974
41,599
4,790
4,374
12
600
1,239
1,650
12,665
54,264
33,578
-
-
33,578|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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## **Contact details**
WEBSITE:WWW.ALHUDACRAWLEY.ORG EMAIL: SLMWACMASJID@GMAIL.COM TEL: +44 7913 951364