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Company Number: 07274585 Registered Charity Number 1139176

Bayt Ul Maqdis Foundation

Annual Report & Financial Statements for the Year Ended

30[th] June 2025

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Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation

Annual Report & Financial Statements

Contents
Page
Directors/Trustee's Report 3
Independent Accountants' report 11
Statement of Financial Activities 13
Balance sheet 14
Notes to the accounts 15

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The Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30[th] June 2025

The trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ending 30th June 2025.

Reference and Administrative details:

Constitution

Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation (BMF) is a charitable organisation founded in 2010. It operates under a Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 4th June 2010 and is registered with the Charity Commission (Registered Charity Number 1139176) and Companies House (Registered Number 07274585) as a company limited by guarantee without share capital.

Registered Office and Headquarters

Bayt Ul Maqdis Foundation 968 North Circular Road, Second Floor, London, NW2 7UZ

Telephone : 0203 772 7085 Email: Admin@BMFoundation.org.UK Website: www.BMFoundation.org.uk

Directors/Trustees

The Directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purposes of charity law and are collectively referred to as the trustees throughout this report. Trustees are appointed by the Board members.

At the time of signing the report the trustees are:

Dr Adel Sabir Mr Rachid Aissou

The Bankers are:-

Al Rayan Bank PLC 44 Hans Crescent Knightsbridge London, SW1X 0LZ

Independent Examiners

Virtus FS Chartered Certified Accountants Kemp House 160 City Road London, EC1V 2NX

Solictors

Simons Muirhead Burton, 87-91 Newman Street, London W1T 3EY

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Objectives and Activities of the Charity

As a small, specialised organisation, we organise our activities to be straightforward and impactful. We dedicate our resources to providing general humanitarian relief within a specific geographic area: Jerusalem and its surrounding regions.

Structure, Governance and Management

Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 4 June 2010, and governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Governance and Strategic Oversight

The Board of Trustees holds ultimate responsibility for the governance, strategy, and oversight of the charity. The Trustees meet as required to review performance, approve major projects, assess risk, and ensure that all activities align with the charity’s objects and regulatory obligations. They also meet to discuss the charity’s affairs, approve significant grants, and confirm that all actions stay in line with our core mission and Charity Commission guidelines. All Trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration.

Operational Management and Delegation

Given the focused, routine nature of our humanitarian relief work, the Board delegates the dayto-day management of the charity to a dedicated operational team. This team comprises a fulltime Director and part-time Fundraising staff. The Director is responsible for the frontline delivery of programmes, maintaining regular communication with our local partners abroad, and ensuring that project feedback—including photos and financial evidence—is collected and reviewed. Fundraising staff manage donor relations and online campaigns to ensure the sustainability of our relief efforts. This structure enables the Trustees to concentrate on high-level governance and risk management, while the staff ensures that our humanitarian aid is delivered efficiently and consistently on the ground.

Direct Executive Oversight

We do not operate through multiple layers of bureaucracy. Instead, our model is based on direct, "Director-level" accountability:

Continuous Communication: Our full-time Director maintains regular telephone contact with the local partner’s leadership to oversee ongoing projects.

On-the-Ground Verification: Periodic face-to-face meetings are held abroad between the BMF Director and the partner’s directors. These meetings aim to review compliance, strengthen the working relationship, and assess project outcomes.

Mutual Accountability: Our partnership is governed by formal funding agreements that require the provision of full financial evidence and visual verification before any project is finalised. By working with a single, well-vetted partner rather than multiple smaller groups, BMF maintains a high level of control and security. This focused approach ensures that the "Chain of Accountability" remains unbroken from the moment a donation is received in the UK to the moment it is hand-delivered to a beneficiary in Jerusalem.

Our Core Delivery Areas

Having a professional Director manage the daily operations enables us to concentrate on an effective and clear way of assisting:

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Emergency Food Aid: Providing regular food parcels to families struggling to get by. Seasonal Relief: Offering extra support when it is most needed, such as warmth and clothing during winter, and special assistance during Ramadan and Eid.

Family & Orphan Support: Building stability for the future through long-term sponsorships and school kits for children.

This simple approach ensures that the majority of our resources go directly to those we serve. It allows us to honour the trust our donors place in us while maintaining the dignity of the families we support.

Public Benefit Statement

The Trustees have carefully followed the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing our goals and planning for the future. We ensure that every project—from emergency food aid to supporting a child's education—is designed to provide genuine, life-changing assistance to the community we serve.

These benefits include:

The help we offer is available to anyone in our area of work who needs it. We are committed to distributing aid fairly, solely based on who needs it most. By removing obstacles to support, we make sure we reach the most vulnerable members of the communities we serve.

Relationships Between the Charity and Related Parties

As outlined in our governing document, the Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation operates with complete independence. No external group or third party has the authority to appoint our Trustees. All board members are selected through our own internal process, ensuring we choose individuals based solely on their skills and commitment to our mission.

BMF is an independent charity. We are not part of any other organisation, nor do we belong to a larger umbrella group or federation. We have no subsidiary companies or corporate trustees.

All strategic, financial, and daily decisions are made by our Board of Trustees. This structure ensures that our resources and projects are managed without external influence, allowing the Board to take full responsibility for the charity’s work.

By remaining independent, the Board guarantees that every decision is guided solely by our mission to assist those in need. We are dedicated to transparency and openness, maintaining a direct relationship with our donors and the families we serve to ensure every donation is utilised as effectively as possible.

Managing Conflicts of Interest

The Trustees of Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation (BMF) are dedicated to making all decisions solely in the best interests of the families we support and the charity as a whole. To uphold this trust, the Board follows a clear policy for managing potential conflicts of interest:

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Managing Risk and Compliance

The Trustees are fully aware of the challenges involved in operating within politically sensitive regions. To address these challenges, we have implemented a strict and thorough vetting process (due diligence). For us, managing risk is more than just a set of rules; it is an active, daily effort to ensure compliance with all UK and international regulations. Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation delivers its programmes through a strategic partnership with a well-established, reputable local charitable organisation based in Jerusalem. This partner is highly experienced and supported by local government and international bodies, ensuring it operates to the highest standards of humanitarian conduct.

The Trustees believe that by focusing solely on one specific area, we can uphold much higher standards of oversight. Because we have a clear and focused scope, we can more effectively monitor the "last mile" of aid delivery. This ensures that every donation is used transparently and reaches the intended recipients.

Safeguarding and Ethical Standards

We are deeply committed to safeguarding everyone we support, especially children and the elderly. Our safeguarding policies are central to everything we do. We ensure these standards are incorporated into our agreements with international partners, guaranteeing that anyone representing the charity treats people with the care, respect, and safety they deserve.

Financial Integrity and Data Protection

To honour the trust of our donors and protect the families we serve, we have established a robust system of safety checks and security measures:

Achievements and Performance

The 2024/25 financial year has been a period of ongoing success for the Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation. By leveraging our deep roots in the region and our efficient approach, we have been able to convert every donation into tangible, measurable support for the community in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas.

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1. Food Security and Emergency Relief

Addressing food instability remained our primary focus this year.

2. Orphan Support

We believe that consistent, predictable support is essential for a child’s well-being. This year, we enhanced our sponsorship model to ensure no child is left behind: We maintained ongoing monthly financial support for 83 orphans. Beyond basic financial aid, we provided specialised gifts to orphans to promote the emotional well-being of children living in difficult circumstances.

3. Healthcare and Medical Intervention

Recognising that good health is the foundation of a stable life, BMF stepped in to support the local healthcare system: We facilitated the delivery of vital medical supplies and equipment to local clinics experiencing shortages.

4. Seasonal Protection and Sustainable Development

Our work balances immediate, life-saving aid with long-term investments in the community’s future:

Looking Ahead

As we progress into the upcoming financial year, the Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation remains committed to its mission of aiding vulnerable populations in Jerusalem and nearby areas. Having secured a notable increase in funding this year, our focus for the coming 12 months is on sustainability and accuracy.

Strategic Objectives

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We will continue to invest in our internal processes. This guarantees that as we expand, our governance remains robust and our reporting stays transparent, from the initial donation right through to the final handover on the ground.

A Message of Gratitude

The progress we have achieved this year highlights the collective effort of our community. We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters, donors, and volunteers. Your ongoing commitment allows us to remain a lifeline for those in need—offering not only aid but also hope and dignity to the families we assist.

Financial Review

Availability of Funds

The Board of Trustees is confident that the charity’s assets are adequate to meet all our current and future commitments. We keep a healthy level of funds (liquidity) to ensure that every project—whether funded by general donations or specific appeals—is completed on time and as promised.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have established a reserves policy to ensure the continuity of the charity’s core relief programmes. Given our commitment to long-term projects, such as orphan sponsorship and regular food aid, it is vital that the charity maintains a financial buffer to guard against unexpected income fluctuations or sudden rises in operational costs. The Board of Trustees aims to hold a level of free reserves (unrestricted funds not tied up in fixed assets) equivalent to six months of average charitable expenditure.

By the end of the 2024/2025 financial year, the charity’s reserves aligned with this policy. The Trustees are confident that the current funds are adequate to provide a stable foundation for our operations throughout the coming year, ensuring we remain a "going concern" even amidst regional or economic challenges.

Going Concern

The Board of Trustees is confident that the Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation has the resources necessary to continue its work for the foreseeable future. In reaching this conclusion, we have carefully considered the charity’s current financial position and our track record of successfully fundraising for our core humanitarian programmes.

Therefore, the Trustees continue to prepare these financial statements on a 'going concern' basis. We are not aware of any significant uncertainties that would prevent the charity from maintaining its activities for at least twelve months from the date these accounts are approved.

Transactions and Financial Position

The financial statements are set out on pages 1 2 to 1 9

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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice' applicable to charities preparing their accounts in line with the Statement of Recommended Practice and Section IA of FRS102. The trustees consider the charity's financial performance during the year to have been satisfactory.

The Statement of Financial Activities shows that there was a net inflow of £65,040 in incoming resources for the year; for 2024, the net inflow is expected to be £92,806. The majority of expenditure is spent on delivering the charitable activities outlined in the Charity's aims and objectives.

Expenditure and Resource Allocation

Most of the charity’s expenditure is directly allocated to carrying out our charitable activities. By maintaining an efficient operational model, we guarantee that the majority of donor funds are used for frontline humanitarian aid in Jerusalem and nearby regions, including food aid, seasonal relief, and support for orphans. The Trustees remain dedicated to scrutinising all costs to ensure that as many resources as possible reach those in need.

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. This includes the requirement to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and Section 1A of FRS 102.

In particular, charity law requires the Trustees, if they prepare accounts on an accruals basis, to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the charity's state of affairs as at the end of the financial year and of the charity's surplus or deficit. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to: ‐

In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The law requires the Trustees not to approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its surplus or deficit for the year.

The Trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records that, at any time, disclose the charity's financial position with reasonable accuracy. These records must be sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and enable the Trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply with relevant charity legislation.

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Furthermore, the Trustees are responsible for protecting the charity's assets and for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees confirm they are responsible for the content of the Trustees' Report, and that the independent examiner/accountant has no responsibility for the narrative content of that report.

Audit Exemption Statement

For the financial year in question, the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to the accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 27[th] March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

A Sabir

Dr A Sabir Chair of the Board of Trustees

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation On the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bayt ul Baqdis Foundation (the “Charity”) for the year ended 30 June 2025 , which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities , the Balance Sheet , and the related notes to the accounts .

Responsibilities of the Trustees

The trustees are responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 .

The trustees consider that, under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011, an audit is not required for this year and that an independent examination is required. The trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records that, with reasonable accuracy, disclose the Charity's financial position at any time and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011.

Responsibilities of the Independent Examiner

My responsibility is to examine the accounts in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

An independent examination involves 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 the trustees concerning any such matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence required in an audit; consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view .

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the applicable guidance issued by the Charity Commission. In planning and performing my examination, I considered whether there were matters that required me to be satisfied that, in all material respects:

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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:

  2. proper accounting records have not been kept; or

  3. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records; or

  4. the accounts do not comply with the applicable legal and regulatory requirements; or

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

Examiner’s Qualification and Signature

The independent examiner’s relevant professional qualification is Chartered Certified Accountant , and I am qualified to undertake the examination under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.

J Akhtar FCCA DcHA Virtus FS Chartered Certified Accountants

Date: 27 March 2026

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Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30[th] June 2025

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 3 0th June 2025
Notes
Income & Endowments
Donations &
legacies
4
Total Income
Expenditure on
Raising Funds
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net Income/(Expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net Income after transfers
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total Funds carried forward
9
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Last
Year
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
252,229
169,371
421,600
443,217
252,229
169,371
421,600
443,217
75,234
-
75,234
85,333
45,564
235,762
281,326
265,078
120,798
235,762
356,560
350,411
131,431
(66,391)
65,040
92,806
(66,391)
66,391
-
-
65,040
-
65,040
92,806
549,570
-
549,570
456,764
614,610
-
614,610
549,570

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All activities derive from continuing operations

The notes on pages 14 to 19 form an integral part of these accounts.

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Company and Charity Balance Sheet Bayt ul Maqdis Foundation Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2025

Notes
The assets and liabilities of the charity :
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Creditors:-
amounts due within one year
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Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets including pension asset / liability
The funds of the charity :
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted revenue accumulated funds
Restricted income funds
Total charity funds9
-
618,610
618,610
2025
£
-
-

614,610
614,610
614,610

614,610
-
560,897
2024
£
-
-

549,570
560,897
(4,000)
614,610
-
(11,327)
549,570
-
549,570
549,570
549,570

A Sabir

Dr A Sabir Chair of the Board of Trustees

Approved by the board of trustees on 27[th] March 2026

For the year ending 30[th] June 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

TThe notes on pages 14 to 19 form an integral part of these accounts.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements, and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a) Basis of Preparation

The 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 Section IA of FRS102 and the Companies Act 2006. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). The charity has taken advantage of the exemption from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.

The Charity meets the definition of a public entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.

b) Preparation of the Accounts on a Going Concern Basis

The Trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. There were no key judgements made by the Trustees which have a significant effect on the accounts, and there are no sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that pose a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next accounting period.

c) Income Recognition

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

d) Expenditure and Irrevocable VAT

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under the following headings:

e) Cost Allocation and Apportionment

Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Specifically:

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Notes to the accounts (continued)

f) Tangible Fixed Assets

Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight-line basis. The charity has not acquired any assets meeting this threshold in the current or prior year.

g) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

h) Cash at Bank and In Hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term, highly liquid investments in deposit accounts with a maturity of three months or less.

i) Creditors and Provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party, and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts.

j) Taxation

The charity meets the definition of a charitable company for UK taxation purposes (Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010). Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. No corporation tax liability arises in these accounts.

k) Fund Accounting

Funds held by the charity are:

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Notes to the accounts (continued)

2. Surplus/(Deficit) for the financial year

2025 2024
£ £
Revenue from ordinary activities 65,040 92,806
3. Expenses paid to trustees
2025 2024
£ £
The aggregate amount of expenses paid to trustees was Nil Nil
4. Resources by Activity
2025 2024
Bayt ul Maqdis Total Total
£ £ £
Income
Donations from individuals 412,460 412,460 436,044
Gift Aid 9,140 9,140 7,173
Total Income 421,600 421,600 443,217
Raising funds 75,234 75,234 85,333
Charitable activities 235,762 235,762 225,258
Project support costs and compliance 45,564 45,564 39,820
Total expenditure 356,560 356,560 350,411
Net Incoming Resources 65,040 65,040 92,806

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Notes to the accounts (continued)

5. Analysis of charitable expenditure by activity

Nature of charitable expenditure
Activities undertaken directly
Project support costs
Total charitable expenditure analysed
by activity
2025
2024
Bayt ul Maqdis
Total
Total
£
£
£
235,762
235,762
225,258
45,564
45,564
39,820
281,326
281,326
265,078

An explanation of the main features of charitable expenditure is given in note 1 to the accounts

6. Staff Costs and Emoluments
Gross Salaries
Employer's National Insurance
Numbers of full time equivalents employees
Raising Funds and Awareness Raising
Support and Administration
2025
£
58,009
-
58,009
2025
2
2
2024
£
56,521
-
56,521
2024
2
2

There were no fees or other remuneration to the trustees. There were no employees with emoluments exceeding £60,000 per annum.

7. Tangible functional fixed assets

The company had no tangible fixed assets for the year ended 30 June 2025 (prior year £Nil).

8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Taxation & Social Security
2025
£
1,350
2,649
3,999
2024
£
1,350
9,977
11,327

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Notes to the accounts (continued)

9. Analysis of assets and liabilities representing funds

At 30 June 2025
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
At 30 June 2024
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
618,610
(4,000)
614,610
Unrestricted
funds
-
560,897
(11,327)
549,570
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
Restricted
funds
-
-
-
-
Total
Funds
£
-
618,610
(4,000)
614,610
Total
Funds
-
560,897
(11,327)
549,570

The individual funds included above are :-

Funds at
Movements
2024
in Funds as
below
£
£
Bayt ul Maqdis
549,570
65,040
549,570
65,040
Analysis of movements in funds as shown in the table above
Incoming
Outgoing
Resources
Resources
£
£
Bayt ul Maqdis
421,600
356,560
421,600
356,560
Transfers
Between
funds
£
-
-
Gains &
Losses
£
-
-
Funds at
2025
£
614,610
614,610
Movement
in funds
£
65,040
65,040

10. Endowment Funds

The charity had no endowment funds in the year ended 2025 or in the year ended 2024.

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