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2023-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1141791

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

FOR

MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

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Trustees' Report 1 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Statement of Financial Position 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15
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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st August 2023. 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

Madrasah Baytul 'Ilm objectives primarily focus on fulfilling the spiritual and religious need of the Muslim community in Leicester together with serving humanity in general.

The Local community of Leicester is the primary benefactor together the wider society in the UK and abroad also benefit from our services.

The objectives of MBI are summarised below:

To advance the education of the public and young people by providing language classes and recreational activities to develop their capabilities that they may grow to become good citizens;

To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people, orphans, victims of natural disasters and other people in need by making grants for water, clothing, medical treatment, rehabilitation and accommodation.

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities

Prayers in Congregation

Madrasah Baytul 'Ilm provides facilities for 5 times daily salãh (congregational prayers) for the local and wider community.

Main Salãtul Jumu'ah and Late Salãtul Jumu'ah

Friday Congregation prayers are held just after high noon and a later congregational prayer is available in Summer time for those who are unable to attend the earlier congregation due to work or other commitments.

Nikah

A service for couples who wish to perform Nikah (the Islamic marriage ceremony) is also provided. 9 Nikah/Marriage ceremonies were performed during the current financial year.

Dars Programmes (Daily Formal & Informal Discourses)

Daily programmes take place of Darse Qur'ãn, Darse Hadeeth and Taleem (formal & informal) in both Urdu and English Language to cater for the community. Members of the local and wider community attend these programmes on a regular basis and benefit from these spiritual talks.

Education

Madrasah Activities & Services

MBI provides Islamic education for boys and girls. At present, we cater for 516 students divided into 36 classes. The syllabus caters for students from age 4 to 16 and above. The provision also includes male and female adult classes, revision classes, and special needs classes.

Weekly Assembly

Each week on Fridays an assembly takes place in which a member of staff discusses/advices on a topic which is beneficial for advancing in their studies.

Student monthly Performance Award

Every month at the Madrasah, each class teacher selects 2 student from their class for an award for a) Student of the month. b) Most improved Student of the month.

These students are selected who have worked hard during the month and are awarded a certificate and a prize. As a result of this award, students receive a boost in their confidence, and they work harder to perform better in their studies. The names of all students receiving this award is published monthly on the Madrasah website.

Youth programme every month

This Programme is held on the last Saturday of each month. Many from the local community benefit from this programme which includes recitations of the Glorious Qura'n and Naats/Anaasheed performed by students as well as informative lectures delivered by respected speakers. The speakers generally cover areas under the headings of belief, worship, social interaction, dealings, morals and values along with the need for spiritual rectification to enable people to become practising Muslims and also better citizens of this country.

The programme concludes with a prize giving quiz for children aged between 8 and 11 years whilst the remaining congregation benefit from a concluding short lesson regarding the sunan (practices) of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) connected to day-to-day life. After the programme refreshments are served to all attendees.

MBI Website

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The site aims to provide education through comprehensive information on various topics of the faith, which can enable the young and old to benefit and enhance their knowledge and practical day to day life. There is informative and inspirational material available through the MBI website.

The website also provides the opportunity for the visitor to give feedback which is valued and enables MBI to review its services and improve it further.

Adult (Male/Female) Services

MBI offers telephone support for adults by offering responses to questions related to Islamic practices (rulings). During the year we were able to provide emotional and practical support to the local community and signpost to the relevant services. One area which was covered was palliative support and bereavement support. Many of our local attendees loose loved ones and we were able to provide them with valuable assistance at this difficult and critical time.

Publications & Resources

We aim to publish informative and inspirational material to distribute and to educate the public from time to time. This is in the form of leaflets which cover a theme of the month or special dates in the Islamic calendar. The purpose of this is to enhance the Islamic Knowledge of the public through this literature benefit them spiritually. We have shared 27 leaflets via email in this financial year. We distributed 8 leaflets in this financial year to the public who attend our services.

Events

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Each year, MBI admits a number of students for the Introductory Class (age 4) and these students progress through the years learning beginning from the Arabic language in order to learn to recite the Holy Qura'an. For the Academic year 2022/2023, the intake for the Introductory Class was 58.

Memorisation Course of The Holy Quran

Since the Inception of MBI, the number of students who have completed memorising the entire Quran has reached a total of 83.

Non Memorisation Course of The Holy Quran

324 students have successfully completed the recitation of the Holy Quran from the beginning to the end together with other core subjects of the curriculum.

Charitable Activities

Through UK based Charity Organisations, we contributed through our Zakat Funds to relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people, orphans, victims of natural disasters and other people in need by making grants available for water, clothing, medical treatment, rehabilitation and accommodation.

Madrasah Baytul Ilm strives to support relief projects for the purpose and benefit of the communities. We recognise that it is imperative on every individual to assist and support those who are less fortunate regardless of their colour or faith.

During this financial year, we have collected and used our funds to provide emergency aid in afflicted countries, also we have been working with charities who transform lives in impoverished communities by empowering them and support self-sustainable projects and other necessities to those most in need.

Investment performance

MBI has purchased a property for investment purposes. The future rental income received will fund the rent paid for the other buildings.

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The results for the year are set out in the attached accounts. Incoming resources amounted to £317,470 (2022: £273,187) and resources expended amounted to £283,020 (2022: £249,490). This has resulted in a surplus of £34,450 (2022: £23,697 surplus).

During the year the charity raised £102,801 (2022: £63,551) in donations from general public as well as generating investment income of £8,287.

In addition to this, the charity also generated a fee income in the sum £206,382 (2022: £201,759) from its classes.

Reserves policy

The total reserves held by the charity as at 31 August 2023 amounted to £764,615 (2022: £730,165). This consists of unrestricted funds of £756,499 (2022: £725,403) and restricted funds in the sum of £8,116 (2022: £4,762).

The trustees consider it prudent that unrestricted reserves should be sufficient for the charity's use. The trustees have decided that there is a need to maintain unrestricted reserves for the following reasons:

(a) To provide funds which can be designated to specific projects to enable these projects to be undertaken at short notice and

(b) To cover administration and support costs without which the charity could not function.

The Board of Trustees are satisfied that the charity is in a position to meet all its commitments out of the income generated and that its reserves are sufficient for its purposes at the present time.

FUTURE PLANS

As the charity is currently producing a surplus, we aim to initially set aside funds to cover future anticipated overheads and commitments i.e. renovations and extensions to the main building.

Improving the facilities at Madrasah Baytul Ilm is a key priority for us in our future plans. We aim to create a more improved washroom area for our congregation. In order to do this, we aim to set aside funds to complete this project.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Madrasah Baytul 'Ilm (MBI) was established on 3 December 2003 to meet the need for providing a quality educational provision for the local community.

Madrasah Baytul Ilm operated as an unregistered voluntary organisation. It constituted a trust deed on 01/04/2010 in view of registering with the Charity Commissioners. On 09/05/2011 Madrasah Baytul Ilm was granted registration as an unincorporated charity (Charity Number 1141791).

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1141791

Principal address

Spinney Hill Road Leicester LE5 3GH

Trustees

Shaykh Ismail Dhorat Trustee Mr Siraz Daud Adam Trustee Mr Mohammed Dawood Trustee

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner Nazir Malida FCCA Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 13th June 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr Siraz Daud Adam - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Madrasah Baytul Ilm

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Madrasah Baytul Ilm (the Trust) for the year ended 31st August 2023.

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.

Nazir Malida FCCA

Watergates Ltd 109 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LE

13th June 2024

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
60,498
Charitable activities
Teaching and prayer facilities
206,382
Investment income
2
8,287
Total
275,167
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Teaching and prayer facilities
244,053
Donations given - Zakat
-
Other
18
Total
244,071
NET INCOME
31,096
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
725,403
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
756,499		 Restricted
fund
£
42,303
-
-
42,303
38,949
-
-
38,949
3,354
4,762
8,116		 31/8/23
Total
funds
£
102,801
206,382
8,287
317,470
283,002
-
18
283,020
34,450
730,165
764,615		 31/8/22
Total
funds
£
63,551
201,759
7,877
273,187
231,490
18,000
-
249,490
23,697
706,468
730,165

The notes on page 0 form part of these financial statements

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31ST AUGUST 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
6
Investment property
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
10
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Unrestricted
fund
£
453,930
159,495
613,425
4,742
177,831
182,573
(4,479)
178,094
791,519
(35,020)
756,499		 Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
8,116
8,116
-
8,116
8,116
-
8,116		 31/8/23
Total
funds
£
453,930
159,495
613,425
4,742
185,947
190,689
(4,479)
186,210
799,635
(35,020)
764,615
756,499
8,116
764,615		 31/8/22
Total
funds
£
466,059
159,495
625,554
4,742
144,869
149,611
(4,980)
144,631
770,185
(40,020)
730,165
725,403
4,762
730,165

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 13th June 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr Siraz Daud Adam - Trustee

The notes on page 0 form part of these financial statements

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

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.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

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

Freehold property - 2% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

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|||| |---|---|---| |31/8/23|31/8/22| |£|£| |Rents received|8,287|7,877|

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3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Mr I Dhorat is a trustee of the charity he was paid £9,223 (2022: £8,553) for his teaching duties.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st August 2023 nor for the year ended 31st August 2022.

4. STAFF COSTS

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

5.

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |31/8/23|31/8/22| |Teaching staff|28|15| |No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.| |COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |fund|fund|funds| |£|£|£| |INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM| |Donations and legacies|47,367|16,184|63,551| |Charitable activities| |-| |Teaching and prayer facilities|201,759|201,759| |Investment income|7,877|-|7,877| |Total|257,003|16,184|273,187| |EXPENDITURE ON| |Charitable activities| |-| |Teaching and prayer facilities|231,490|231,490| |-| |Donations given - Zakat|18,000|18,000| |Total|231,490|18,000|249,490| |NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|25,513|(1,816)|23,697| |RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS| |Total funds brought forward|699,890|6,578|706,468| |TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD|725,403|4,762|730,165|

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1st September 2022 and
31st August 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1st September 2022
Charge for year
At 31st August 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st August 2023
At 31st August 2022
7.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
FAIR VALUE
At 1st September 2022
and 31st August 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st August 2023
At 31st August 2022
8.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 Freehold
property
£
595,886
130,671
11,918
142,589
453,297
465,215		 Fixtures
and
fittings
£
20,328
19,484
211
19,695
633
844
31/8/23
£
542
4,200
4,742		 Totals
£
616,214
150,155
12,129
162,284
453,930
466,059
£
159,495
159,495
159,495
31/8/22
£
542
4,200
4,742

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

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9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31/8/23 31/8/22
£ £
Taxation and social security 40 1,064
Other creditors 4,439 3,916
4,479 4,980
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31/8/23 31/8/22
£ £
Other creditors 35,020 40,020
11. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
31/8/23 31/8/22
£ £
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Other loans - 1-2 years 35,020 40,020
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.9.22 in funds 31.8.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 725,403 31,096 756,499
Restricted funds
Donations - Zakat 4,762 3,354 8,116
TOTAL FUNDS 730,165 34,450 764,615
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 275,167 (244,071) 31,096
Restricted funds
Donations - Zakat 42,303 (38,949) 3,354
TOTAL FUNDS 317,470 (283,020) 34,450
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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

At 1.9.21
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
699,890
Restricted funds
Donations - Zakat
6,578
TOTAL FUNDS
706,468
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
257,003
Restricted funds
Donations - Zakat
16,184
TOTAL FUNDS
273,187		 Net
movement
At
in funds
31.8.22
£
£
25,513
725,403
(1,816)
4,762
23,697
730,165
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(231,490)
25,513
(18,000)
(1,816)
(249,490)
23,697

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

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Donations - Zakat
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.9.21
£
699,890
6,578
706,468		 Net
movement
in funds
£
56,609
1,538
58,147		 At
31.8.23
£
756,499
8,116
764,615

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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
Donations - Zakat
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
532,170
58,487
590,657		 Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(475,561)
56,609
(56,949)
1,538
(532,510)
58,147

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st August 2023.

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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Investment income
Rents received
Charitable activities
Fees		 31/8/23
31/8/22
£
£
102,801
63,551
8,287
7,877
206,382
201,759
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages
Rent
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Books, resources and prizes
Repairs and maintenance
Cleaning
Website
Subscription
Book-keeping
Legal & professional
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Donations to other charities		 317,470
273,187
188,766
171,572
17,100
16,800
2,967
2,856
1,755
1,575
8,333
11,331
1,058
1,802
427
625
7,159
5,851
1,074
3,804
436
176
-
200
119
118
480
-
150
-
12,129
12,200
38,949
18,000
Other
Pensions
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees		 280,902
246,910
18
-
2,100
2,580
Total resources expended 283,020
249,490
Net income 34,450
23,697

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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