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2021-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1140179

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

FOR

AS-SALAM TRUST

Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

AS-SALAM TRUST

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

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Trustees' Report 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Statement of Financial Position 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 13
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AS-SALAM TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021. 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

The charity objectives are to promote the teachings and tenets of Islam in accordance with the Ahlus-sunnah Wal Jamaa-ah school of thought in providing facilities for worship and Islamic education.

The Charity also aims to provide community learning programmes, through language and citizenship classes, seminars and functions to advance public education.

The Charity also aims to provide assistance to alleviate food poverty in the local and wider community.

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AS-SALAM TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities

Through the efforts of the trustees and volunteers the Charity has managed to raise its profile and support for its contributions to the community.

We continue to provide essential food parcels every Wednesday throughout the whole year. The financial impacts of covid was still felt into 2021 with more & more people turning to food bank's while in between jobs & searching for employment.

Visits to senior citizens and vulnerable people in the area distributing free hampers increased whereby we got to have a friendly chat with the residents, many who were old. We gave out parcels of essentials as well as some treats.

Working with different businesses & charities we were able to hand out essential warm clothing items such as blankets, scarves, socks & hats, especially to the elderly residents who are struggling to buy food and keep warm during the colder months. We also partnered with other charities to collect second hand & new coats for free distribution to the homeless This has been through the efforts of the trustees and volunteers.

The Charity has managed to raise its profile yet again and support for its proposed contributions to the community.

This has been greatly achieved by the Peace Centre FoodBank which is proving extremely beneficial, especially to those affected by various cuts being made. These were handed out as follows;

A total of 2730 large to extra large food parcels were given to families in need. A total of 1935 medium food parcels were given to pensioners, single people & couples in need, bringing the grand total of 4665 food parcels handed out or delivered completely free of charge. This equates to almost 109,000 meals.

The Peace Centre FoodBank saw parcels being sent out to people who were in isolation, people who were ill & others in urgent need throughout the whole of Leicestershire.

We worked in partnership with volunteers, who hand delivered many of these food parcels daily to homes/residences of the most vulnerable & the elderly.

The impact of covid still lingers on and has meant that many more people, young, old, single & families have turned to the Peace Centre FoodBank to help put food on the table.

The general public, businesses & charities have donated generously to the charity, with many people wanting to make a positive contribution towards the charitable activities which was reflected in the rise of general donations.

The charity is still in negotiations with the Leicester City Council to obtain landlords permission to carry out much needed improvements & renovations to the site which it has been using since 2013. These works will better facilitate charitable activities, give the ability to help more of the community in more ways & plans are also being put into place to make the building more energy friendly in the charities vision to make it a "Greener" place, contributing to the environment positively.This has been conveyed to the general public and they have responded positively.

Unfortunately due to the restrictions we were unable to hold the annual community event once again.

Education: There are daily, weekly & occasional classes & courses and seminars held at the Peace Centre catering for all members of the community of all ages. This has helped enhance community cohesion & benefits the students on various levels too. Due to covid-19, lessons were continued online where children can not attend due to poor health.

More classes have been planned for the near future as they have been very well received by all.

The Autism Community Club is still running and very well received at the Peace Centre. This has been of great benefit to those in the community with families coming from other areas too.

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AS-SALAM TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

As with all charities, the As-Salaam Trust needs the finances to provide services to the community, many of which are free. The community identified the great work being carried out by the Peace Centre FoodBank in & came forward and helped very generously by giving their time, vehicles & donations to help fulfil the huge demand for food in Leicestershire.

The charity also raises funds through various online donation facilities to make it easier for people out of Leicester to donate & support the charity.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

Unrestricted General Reserves

The charity continues to raise sufficient free funds to cover ongoing projects keeping a small surplus to extend activities when required with minimal or no charge to the recipients. We continue to raise funds which will be utilised for the refurbishment of the premises once a reliable building contractor has been arranged.

Restricted Reserves (Property Fund)

Funds in the past years have been raised for the purchase of a property, although the charity has procured a long lease property, it will continue to hold funds should an opportunity arise in the future to purchase the leasehold or extend charitable activities at another site.

Restricted Reserves (Refurbishment Fund)

Funds have been raised for the refurbishment of current leasehold premisses to get them modernised.

Restricted Reserves (FoodBank Fund)

Donations are received specifically for the FoodBank activities surpluses are carried forward to following periods to meet the regular planned quotas.

FUTURE PLANS

We aim to continue with providing the current & additional services for the benefit of the community. Our volunteer database is growing & this will enable us to grow as a charity to benefit the community at large.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The As-Salaam Trust is an unincorporated Charity, with a trust deed adopted on 20/12/2010 and registered with the Charity Commissioners under charity number 1140179 on 02/02/2011.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number 1140179

Principal address

The Peace Centre Thurncourt Road Leicester LE5 2NG

Trustees

Mr G M Lockhat Mrs A Lockhat Mr A Ravat Mr M I Nawab

Independent Examiner

Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

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AS-SALAM TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

................................................................. Mr G M Lockhat - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AS-SALAM TRUST

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of As-Salam Trust

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of As-Salam Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 31st December 2021.

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

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.

Nazir Malida Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

Date: .............................................

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AS-SALAM TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

31/12/21
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
fund
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
97,274
22,929
120,203
Charitable activities
Religious facilities and social projects
945
1,352
2,297
Other trading activities
2
2,412
-
2,412
Investment income
3
-
4
4
Total
100,631
24,285
124,916
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Religious facilities and social projects
93,737
15,848
109,585
NET INCOME
6,894
8,437
15,331
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
105,168
144,269
249,437
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
112,062
152,706
264,768
31/12/20
Total
funds
£
98,587
10,760
4,967
44
114,358
90,237
24,121
225,316
249,437

The notes on page 0 form part of these financial statements

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AS-SALAM TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31ST DECEMBER 2021

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
8,832
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
1,421
Cash at bank and in hand
105,153
106,574
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
(3,344)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
103,230
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
112,062
ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME
10
-
NET ASSETS
112,062
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
22,634
10,000
129,533
139,533
-
139,533
162,167
(9,461)
152,706
31/12/21
Total
funds
£
31,466
11,421
234,686
246,107
(3,344)
242,763
274,229
(9,461)
264,768
112,062
152,706
264,768
31/12/20
Total
funds
£
22,134
10,810
236,435
247,245
(9,130)
238,115
260,249
(10,812)
249,437
105,168
144,269
249,437

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Mr G M Lockhat - Trustee

The notes on page 0 form part of these financial statements

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AS-SALAM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

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 Reporting Standard 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 attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Long leasehold - 10% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 15% on cost

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.

HIRE PURCHASE AND LEASING COMMITMENTS

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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AS-SALAM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

2.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Shop income 31/12/21
31/12/20
£
£
2,412
4,967
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
31/12/21
31/12/20
£
£
4
44

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2021 nor for the year ended 31st December 2020.

Included within wages costs is £24,000 (2019: £24,000). which relates to wages paid to Mr G M Lockhat a Trustee, for his services in the management of the center.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st December 2021 nor for the year ended 31st December 2020.

5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

6.

Project worker 31/12/21
7
31/12/20
7
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Religious facilities and social projects
Other trading activities
Investment income
ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
62,711
9,408
4,967
-
Restricted
funds
£
35,876
1,352
-
44
Total
funds
£
98,587
10,760
4,967
44
Total 77,086 37,272 114,358
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Religious facilities and social projects
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
81,596
(4,510)
8,641
28,631
90,237
24,121

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AS-SALAM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

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6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund funds funds
£ £ £
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 109,678 115,638 225,316
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 105,168 144,269 249,437
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Long and Motor
leasehold fittings vehicles Totals
£ £ £ £
COST
-
At 1st January 2021 33,420 5,600 39,020
Additions 6,538 - 9,000 15,538
At 31st December 2021 39,958 5,600 9,000 54,558
DEPRECIATION
-
At 1st January 2021 13,328 3,558 16,886
Charge for year 3,996 410 1,800 6,206
At 31st December 2021 17,324 3,968 1,800 23,092
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st December 2021 22,634 1,632 7,200 31,466
At 31st December 2020 20,092 2,042 - 22,134
8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31/12/21 31/12/20
£ £
Other debtors 10,054 10,000
Prepayments and accrued income 1,367 810
11,421 10,810
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AS-SALAM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Taxation and social security
Other creditors
31/12/21
31/12/20
£
£
581
522
2,763
8,608
3,344
9,130
10.
ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME
Deferred government grants
31/12/21
31/12/20
£
£
9,461
10,812

The charity received a security grant from the Home Office in 2019. Inline with the terms of the grant it was used for specific areas of the ongoing refurbishment. As the refurbishment costs were capitalised and amortised, the treatment of the grant will follow suit and be released to the statement of financial activities.

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

At 1.1.21
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
105,168
Restricted funds
Property fund
60,728
Refurbishment
63,349
Collections for other organisations
1,691
Food Bank
18,501
144,269
TOTAL FUNDS
249,437
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
100,631
Restricted funds
Property fund
1,429
Refurbishment
5,979
Food Bank
16,877
24,285
TOTAL FUNDS
124,916
Net
movement
in funds
£
6,894
1,429
1,983
-
5,025
8,437
15,331
Resources
expended
£
(93,737)
-
(3,996)
(11,852)
(15,848)
(109,585)
At
31.12.21
£
112,062
62,157
65,332
1,691
23,526
152,706
264,768
Movement
in funds
£
6,894
1,429
1,983
5,025
8,437
15,331

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AS-SALAM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Property fund
Refurbishment
Collections for other organisations
Food Bank
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.20
£
109,678
58,954
56,684
-
-
115,638
225,316
Net
movement
in funds
£
(4,510)
1,774
6,665
1,691
18,501
28,631
24,121
At
31.12.20
£
105,168
60,728
63,349
1,691
18,501
144,269
249,437

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Property fund
Refurbishment
Collections for other organisations
Food Bank
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
77,086
1,774
10,007
1,691
23,800
37,272
114,358
Resources
expended
£
(81,596)
-
(3,342)
-
(5,299)
(8,641)
(90,237)
Movement
in funds
£
(4,510)
1,774
6,665
1,691
18,501
28,631
24,121

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AS-SALAM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Property fund
Refurbishment
Collections for other organisations
Food Bank
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.20
£
109,678
58,954
56,684
-
-
115,638
225,316
Net
movement
in funds
£
2,384
3,203
8,648
1,691
23,526
37,068
39,452
At
31.12.21
£
112,062
62,157
65,332
1,691
23,526
152,706
264,768

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Property fund
Refurbishment
Collections for other organisations
Food Bank
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
177,717
3,203
15,986
1,691
40,677
61,557
239,274
Resources
expended
£
(175,333)
-
(7,338)
-
(17,151)
(24,489)
(199,822)
Movement
in funds
£
2,384
3,203
8,648
1,691
23,526
37,068
39,452

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st December 2021.

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