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2024-03-31-accounts

Annual Report 2023-24 For Masjid Umar

and

Yorkshire Muslim Academy

Charity Number 1138560

Place of Worship Number 81299

Table of Contents

1. PREAMBLE...................................................................................................... 2
2. YORKSHIRE MUSLIM ACADEMY BLAND STREET SHEFFIELD S4 8DG ................. 3
3. MASJID UMAR AND YORKSHIRE MUSLIM ACADEMY VISION ............................. 5
4. MISSION, VISION AND VALUES ....................................................................... 5
5. A SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION ..................................................... 5
6. AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ...................................................................... 5
7. A SOCIAL INSTITUTION ................................................................................... 6
8. AN ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTION .................................................................. 6
9. A PREVENTATIVE INSTITUTION ........................................................................ 6
**10. ** ROLE OF MASJID UMAR AND YORKSHIRE MUSLIM ACADEMY .......................... 6
**11. ** RACIAL HARMONY .......................................................................................... 7
**12. ** SAFEGUARDING ............................................................................................. 7
**13. ** ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION ......................................................................... 8
**14. ** COMMUNITY CENTRE/RECREATION ............................................................... 9
15. HIRING OF PREMISES ...................................................................................... 9

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1. Preamble

Masjid Umar was established in 1998 by the local community. Funds were raised to purchase two buildings on the site of Barnsley Road. Namely 304 and 306 Barnsley Road.

The premises were utilised to provide regular daily prayers and Islamic education to the community.

Usage of 304 – 306 Barnsley Road

Daily usage

Sunday - Saturday

5 time prayers between Dawn and Evening prayer.

Monday – Friday

Children attend the mosque in the evening from 5pm – 8pm for religious studies

Weekly classes

Monday 7.30 pm – 9.00pm Men’s Islamic classes (advanced) Tuesday 11.00am – 12.30 pm Women’s Only Islamic Classes 7.30 pm – 9.00pm Men’s Islamic classes (beginners) Wednesday 11am – 12,30 pm Women only Islamic classes 7.30pm – 9.00 pm Men’s Islamic Study Circle Thursday 7.30 pm – 9.00pm Youth Islamic Study Circle

Weekends

Religious classes held every weekend mainly for women from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm – 4.30pm

Other events are held on a regular basis that coincide with the Islamic Calendar

An application for a Place of Worship was made and approved.

In addition, charitable status was also applied for, and this was approved.

Due to the expansion of the congregation and increase in number of the community attending educational classes. Both buildings were full and the following discussions it was agreed that a purpose built masjid was required. However, additional accommodation had to be found in order to cater for the congregation both for daily prayers and Islamic education.

The above activities still take place in 306 Barnsley Road, whilst 304 has been demolished to make way for a new purpose built Masjid that is currently under construction.

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2. Yorkshire Muslim Academy Bland Street Sheffield S4 8DG

In 2006 the committee entered negotiations to purchase a disused building that was owned by Sheffield City Council. Following discussions, the premises known as Crown Works based on Bland Street in Sheffield was purchased. The premises are called Yorkshire Muslim Academy.

Following renovations Yorkshire Muslim Academy was opened in 2008 and the following activities take place:

Daily Islamic Educational Classes from 5pm to 7.30pm

These are for children and young people. Number of children and young people aged between 5 and 16 years of age number in excess of 750. As the building has 3 floors there is ample room for segregation of children from young people and also males and females.

Educational classes for Women

Due to the demolition of 304 Barnsley Road, women attend Yorkshire Muslim Academy during the day between 11am and 2pm

Large Congregational Prayers.

Due to the number of individuals attending prayers on a Friday, prayers in the evening during Ramadan, Eid prayers and funeral prayers. These are now situated at the Yorkshire Muslim Academy.

Religious and spiritual events

The premises are booked by individuals for weddings, funerals and additional spiritual events as required.

Recreational facilities

During the school holidays, weekends and evenings after Madrassa the premises are used for extra curricula activities. This includes supervised sessions for children and young people, segregated sessions for male and female only keep fit classes, sports sessions that include football and cricket. A Muslim scouts group also utilise the building every Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm.

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Bright Stars Nursery

This is an initiative established by Yorkshire Muslim Academy. Whilst it has its own management committee it operates under the umbrella of Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy.

The Nursery is located within Yorkshire Muslim Academy.

Bright Stars Nursery believes every child should be encouraged and supported to become a competent learner right from their early years. A child who can be resilient, self assured and confident about their Islamic and British identity.

The Nursery has an Islamic ethos but we promote diversity and have an inclusive approach – children from all religious and ethnic backgrounds are welcome in our nursery. We have children from diverse backgrounds. There are approximately eight to nine different languages spoken within the nursery, we have staff that can accommodate for most of these languages.

Bright Stars employs 10 members of staff. One of the managers is NNEB qualified with over 20 years of experience of working in different early years services and the other manager has an Early Years Foundation degree and all the practitioners are minimum level 3.

Bright Stars operates five days a week term time only.

Opening times are Mon-Thu 9am – 2.00pm and Fri 9am-12pm.

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3. Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy Vision

Traditionally, Masjids’ have served as centres for prayer and spiritual guidance. However, in the current climate their role has expanded significantly, embracing community service, interfaith dialogue, and social cohesion.

Throughout Islamic history the unique role of the masjid (mosque) as an institution, played a central role in cultural and social life. The mosque acted as a focal point of all activities based on the importance bestowed upon it by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during his lifetime and the life of his companions thereafter. The distinctiveness of the mosque is linked directly to the worldview of Islam. As such, it is seen as a way of life rather than as a simple set of rituals to be performed. Because Islam comprises a complete and comprehensive way of life, the mosque, with its positive and constructive activities, is at the heart of the community. Therefore, the trustees of Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy are of the opinion that the organisation needs to serve the role of not only spiritual and educational, but also as a social, governmental, administrative, and preventative institution as detailed below.

4. Mission, Vision and Values

Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy’s vision is: A fair world for everyone. Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy’s mission is: We bring people together to worship and seek knowledge in a conducive environment.

Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy’s values are: Collaboration, Knowledge, Inclusion and Integrity.

5. A Spiritual and Religious Institution

Within the mosque, worshipers are to feel satisfaction, attain tranquillity, acquire mercy and devotion, and release daily worries. People are encouraged to interact with one another based on love, equality, cooperation, and by seeking Allah’s pleasure. Every worshiper attempts to eliminate the selfishness that isolates him or her from others and to reach a level of harmony with the rest of society.

6. An Educational Institution

The Masjid is an educational centre in which different educational activities take place. The trustee’s aim is to provide collective educational opportunities for men, women, and children and provide a place where Muslims can learn and educate themselves on both Islamic teachings, secular education as well as general knowledge of current issues that are relevant to their lives. This includes both religious and secular education, evidenced by Bright Stars Nursery, Muslim Scouts group and an after school homework support group.

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7. A Social Institution

One unique aspect of the mosque in Islam is its social and community role. All individuals, men and women, young and old, are linked to the mosque. The masjid is seen as an information centre for political, social, cultural, and ritual life. Besides the adhaan, or the call for prayer, all important news is announced in the masjid.

People participate in this institution for consultation and the exchange of views and ideas. An oath taken within the masjid is particularly binding. As such, the contract of matrimony is often made there.

8. An Administrative Institution

During the time of the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him), the mosque was the place where all political, judicial, and social decisions were made. It was a centre for collecting for the needy, for discussions of important matters with the community through consultation and exchanging of views and ideas. Community members regular seek guidance and advice on a range of issues from the Imam of the mosque.

9. A Preventative Institution

In Islam prevention is better than the cure, therefore the masjid is seen as a place where the community can seek assistance on a range of issues. These include cost of living crisis, social isolation, growing mental health and wellbeing concerns. The trustee’s aim is to enable Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy to develop Islamic group therapy to support individuals to address the cost of living crisis, combat loneliness, depression, and substance abuse which as research shows is a growing concerns not only for the Muslim community but the general public. Therefore, health and wellbeing issues will be raised and discussed and where appropriate preventative measures will be put in place that meet the needs of members of Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy.

10. Role of Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy Mosques throughout the country have taken up different and more comprehensive roles. For example, in some places the mosque performs the role of a community centre as they form an important and necessary element in the social network of Muslims and social inclusion. Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy, whilst not establishing itself as a traditional community centre or village hall, aims to provide the necessary support and infrastructure, to enable its members to have a positive influence on the socialisation and integration of Muslims into secularised societies.

Another aspect to be considered is that in developing the education strand, Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy will recruit British born individuals and educators who are trained and educated to act as Imams and spiritual leaders to address the issues facing our community.

Another vital issue is women’s roles within mosques. Women roles vary significantly according to their cultural and social surroundings. Masjid Umar

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and Yorkshire Muslim Academy has actively encouraged women to establish a group that can organise lectures, events, educating their fellow women, catering for youth and children as required.

Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy will ensure that activities designed by this group that are specifically for women are managed and administered entirely by women.

In conclusion, the trustees of Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy will attract and welcome, men, women, youth and children, to make them feel at ease to participate, learn, and enjoy the environment of the mosque, and to teach them proper conduct with one another, and respect.

11. Racial Harmony

Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy is committed to addressing concerns faced by the community. The trustees and representatives of Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy have held meetings with faith leaders, community leaders, local council officer’s, the emergency services and councillors to address concerns expressed by the community.

Through dialogue with the above groups, we can address tensions and barriers within the community and develop a better understanding. Through these dialogues we have discussed the promotion of racial harmony and the improvement of mental and spiritual welfare throughout the community.

Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy will promote its purpose principally by establishing communication channels to enable individuals of different faiths to understand the religious beliefs of others. This will be achieved by educating and establishing multi religious discussion groups locally and amongst key stakeholders.

Through the above activities Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy can demonstrate that they are providing opportunities for the public benefit not only by promoting religious belief or advancing Islamic beliefs, but because Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy is actively promoting harmony and the lessening of conflict between people from differing religions through these activities and ensuring that through our communications, employees and volunteers of Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy are aware of the 2010 Equality Act and its 9 protected characteristics.

12. Safeguarding

The trustees are aware that safeguarding is a major component of their activities. Therefore, the trustees ensure that safeguarding principles are adhered to during the recruitment process, delivering activities and ensuring welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults is of paramount importance.

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The trustees have already implemented a system that responds to the needs and interests of the beneficiaries. Throughout the recruitment process, trustees will ensure that volunteers go through the same rigorous procedures as any paid staff member would be taken through.

Whilst it is parents and carers who have primary care for their children, Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy will also have specific duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people that engage in our activities. The Children Acts of 1989 and 2004 that have been superseded and amended by the Children and Social Work Act 2017 set out specific duties that Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy employees and its volunteers will adhere to.

The trustees are aware of the Charities Commission 10 steps to safeguarding and will share this with our employees’ and volunteers.

The trustee’s aim is to enable all children to have the best outcomes, all staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults have in place an enhanced DBS check, taken through a rigorous recruitment and training process to ensure that they understand their role when supporting children and vulnerable adults.

The trustees will ensure that the rigorous process will include stringent background checks and references as an essential part of the recruitment process. This is evidenced in our policies and procedures for safeguarding and volunteering.

Following the recruitment of volunteers and paid staff, the trustees will ensure that they undergo basic and enhanced safeguard training. The trustees will always ensure that there is at least one safeguard lead is available during the activities.

13. Advancement of Religion

Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy will ensure that the two key principles of public benefit are adhered to in the advancement of religion for public benefit. Within each principle, Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy will ensure that the following factors that must be considered in all cases.

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in poverty, health and that any private benefits received by the members is incidental.

14. Community Centre/Recreation

Traditionally, mosques have served as centres for prayer and spiritual guidance. However, in today's climate, their role has expanded significantly, embracing community service, interfaith dialogue, and social cohesion.

Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy is not looking to establish a traditional community centre. However, the premises of Masjid Umar and Yorkshire Muslim Academy can be used by a variety of groups and organisations on an occasional or regular basis for different activities that will benefit the community. These will include activities that bring people together for social purposes.

In relation to recreational facilities, Yorkshire Muslim Academy current premises do allow recreational activities that include badminton, football, cricket, etc. However, as well as delivering recreational facilities at YMA our aim is to organise recreational activities with our members and hire facilities where activities that include football and cricket tournaments as well as outdoor pursuits that provide public benefit for all ages and members of the community.

15. Hiring of Premises

Yorkshire Muslim Academy do not hire premises to private businesses or trade. However, If a member of the community wishes to hire the premises for Islamic ceremonies, talks, community meetings, consultations and educational activities, we will ensure that any activities will be in line with the constitution and individuals are not deprived of the use of facilities. Therefore, a nominal contributed will be requested based on the needs of the individual.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024

FOR

MASJID -E -UMAR

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024

Legal and administrative information Report of the trustees Independent examiners report

Notes forming part of the Financial Statements

MASJID -E -UMAR

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024

TRUSTEES:

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REGISTERED OFFICE:
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CHARITY NUMBER:
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Mr Anwar Shah Mr Khan Afsar Mr Sajid Masood Mr Javed Khan Mr Abdul Rehman Mr Abdul Gafoor Mr Tariq Mahmood

306 Barnsley Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 7AH

1138560

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BANKERS:
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HSBC BANK 660 Staniforth Rd Darnall, Sheffield S9 4LQ

MASJID -E -UMAR

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024

Report of the Trustees for the Period from 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

The trustees present their annual report along with the financial statements of the charity for the 12 months period ended 31st March 2024. The financial statement has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 7 and comply with the charity trust deed and applicable law

Constitution and objects

The Masjid - E - Umar is constituted under a trust deed dated 26 October 2010 and has a registered charity number 1138560.

The objectives of the trust are to establish and operate the institution for the purpose of advancing education and to advance the Islamic religion to create Islamic and culture awareness. To advance the education of the public.

To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life. Such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time determine The trustees must use the income (and may use the capital) of the Trust in promoting the objects.

Organisation The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are set out on page 1. Apart from the first Trustees, every Trustee must be appointed by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a special metting called under clause 15 of this deed. The trustees must hold at least four ordinary meetings each year. All meetings must involve the physical presence of those Trustees who attend the meeting. Income Generation Income was generated mainly by regular monthly donations by the parents of Muslim children who regularly come for Islamic education and by the other local Muslim community to promote the objectives. Charity also receives occasional letting income. Risk Management The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirms that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that any necessary steps can be taken to lessen those risks. Reserve Policy Charity does not have any specific policy to maintain reserve funds. It will call at local community to donate funds when charity is short of funds and needs money for any specific project.

MASJID -E -UMAR

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024

Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees’ to prepare statements for each financial year that give 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 preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fore taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Anwar Shah 08/01/2024

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF MASJID - E - UMAR

Respective responsibilities 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 not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act), and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: · examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, · to follow procedure laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and · to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

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 consideration 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 reqired 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 (other than that disclosed below *)

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met ; or

Name: Umar Janjua Redlands Business Centre 3-5 Tapton House Road Sheffield. S10 5BY

MASJID -E -UMAR

NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” published in March 2005 and and applicable accounting standards.

(b) Charity status

The charity is a governed by trust deed. The trustees are named on page 1.

(c) Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. (d) Restricted funds

These are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor- Expenditure that meets these criteria is charged to fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support cost.

(e) Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the SORP when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be qualified with reasonable accuracy.

(f) Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.

(g) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £100 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition.Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Equipment 15% Reducing balance Electrical Equipment 25% Reducing Balance

2. DONATIONS

Donations include general donations and collection made on Friday, Eid and during Ramadan month from people attending mosque.

Masjid e Umar - 1138560

Analysis of income and expenditure Selected period: 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024

Unrestricted Designated
Restricted
Endowment
This year







Including
construction
bank


Construction
bank
Income and endowmentsDonations and
legacies
Children fees
158,317.02
158,317.02
Inclusion income
19,726.19
19,726.19
Donations
716.01
716.01
Donations and legacies Totals
178,043.21 716.01 - 178,759.22
Income from charitable activities
Room hire
7,791.60
7,791.60
Income from charitable activities Totals
- 7,791.60 - 7,791.60
Income and endowments
Grand totals
178,043.21 8,507.61 - 186,550.82
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Light & heat
50,959.15
50,959.15
Telephone
3,295.14
3,295.14
Salaries
23,620.00
23,620.00
Building repairs
22,901.79
22,901.79
Printing & stationery
8,482.50
8,482.50
Water rates
3,077.27
3,077.27
Council rates
1,076.70
1,076.70
Bank charges
804.89
804.89
Consultancy and professional fees
9,927.50
9,927.50
Construction building expenses
-
-
Computer
180.00
180.00
Depreciation on Plant & Equipment
131.00
131.00
Sundry expenses
1,487.52
Charitable donations
12,401.00
Expenditure on charitable
activities Totals
128,416.96 9,927.50 - 138,344.46
Expenditure Grand totals
128,416.96 9,927.50 - 138,344.46

Masjid e Umar - 1138560 Balance Sheet detailed

31/03/2024 31/03/2023
Fixed assets
Freehold building
54,935.00 54,935.00
Plant & Equipment cost
18,227.49 18,227.49
Plant & Equipment dep b/fwd
(17,354.88) (17,200.88)
Plant & Equipment dep for the year (131.00) (154.00)
Total Fixed assets
55,676.61 55,807.61
Current assets
Debtors - PAYE
993.52 993.52
Cash
(7,890.00) 150.00
Bank current account xx4814
790,305.75 723,668.66
Construction bank account xx9437 337,861.36 284,969.67
1,121,270.63 1,009,781.85
Current liabilites
DLA 5,989.32 5,989.32
Net Assets 1,170,957.92 1,059,600.14
Reserves
Balance b/fwd 1,059,600.14 811,397.79
Construction funds 63,151.42 140,906.49
Income and expenditure account 48,206.36 107,295.86
Rounding
Members' funds 1,170,957.92 1,059,600.14

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