REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1141791
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
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 2024
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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 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st August 2024. 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 2024
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 505 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 2024
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
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Mid-Year examinations ceremony for the academic year 2023/24 was on 2nd February 2024
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End of Year examination ceremony for the academic year 2023/24 was on 31st July 2024.
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 2023/2024, the intake for the Introductory Class was 56.
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 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The results for the year are set out in the attached accounts. Incoming resources amounted to £331,819 (2023: £317,470) and resources expended amounted to £313,221 (2023: £283,020). This has resulted in a surplus of £18,598 (2023: £34,450 surplus).
During the year the charity raised £109,193 (2023: £102,801) in donations from general public as well as generating investment income of £8,812.
In addition to this, the charity also generated a fee income in the sum £210,016 (2023: £206,382) from its classes.
Reserves policy
The total reserves held by the charity as at 31 August 2024 amounted to £783,214 (2023: £764,615). This consists of unrestricted funds of £780,147 (2023: £756,499) and restricted funds in the sum of £3,067 (2023: £8,116).
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 more improved facilities for our students and congregation. In order to do this, we aim to set aside funds to complete the above projects.
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 2024
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 29th May 2025 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 2024.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
29th May 2025
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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
| 31/8/24 Unrestricted Restricted Total fund fund funds Notes £ £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 75,583 33,611 109,194 Charitable activities Teaching and prayer facilities 210,016 - 210,016 Other trading activities 2 3,798 - 3,798 Investment income 3 8,812 - 8,812 Total 298,209 33,611 331,820 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Teaching and prayer facilities 274,401 - 274,401 Donations given - Zakat - 38,660 38,660 Other 160 - 160 Total 274,561 38,660 313,221 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 23,648 (5,049) 18,599 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 756,499 8,116 764,615 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 780,147 3,067 783,214 |
31/8/23 Total funds £ 102,801 206,382 - 8,287 317,470 283,002 - 18 283,020 34,450 730,165 764,615 |
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The notes on page 0 form part of these financial statements
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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31ST AUGUST 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 Investment property 8 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 12 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted fund £ 441,855 159,495 601,350 4,742 213,456 218,198 (39,401) 178,797 780,147 780,147 |
Restricted fund £ - - - - 3,067 3,067 - 3,067 3,067 3,067 |
31/8/24 Total funds £ 441,855 159,495 601,350 4,742 216,523 221,265 (39,401) 181,864 783,214 783,214 780,147 3,067 783,214 |
31/8/23 Total funds £ 453,930 159,495 613,425 4,742 185,947 190,689 (39,499) 151,190 764,615 764,615 756,499 8,116 764,615 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29th May 2025 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 2024
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 2024
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | |
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| Shop income | 31/8/24 31/8/23 £ £ 3,798 - |
| INVESTMENT INCOME Rents received |
31/8/24 31/8/23 £ £ 8,812 8,287 |
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Mr I Dhorat is a trustee of the charity he was paid £6,001.92 (2023: £9,223) for his teaching duties.
TRUSTEES' EXPENSES
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st August 2024 nor for the year ended 31st August 2023.
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
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| Teaching staff | 31/8/24 28 |
31/8/23 28 |
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| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 60,498 Charitable activities Teaching and prayer facilities 206,382 Investment income 8,287 |
Restricted fund £ 42,303 - - |
Total funds £ 102,801 206,382 8,287 |
| Total 275,167 |
42,303 | 317,470 |
| EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Teaching and prayer facilities 244,053 Other 18 |
38,949 - |
283,002 18 |
| Total 244,071 |
38,949 | 283,020 |
| NET INCOME 31,096 |
3,354 | 34,450 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
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6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 725,403 4,762 730,165
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 756,499 8,116 764,615
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Freehold and
property fittings Totals
£ £ £
COST
At 1st September 2023 and
31st August 2024 595,886 20,328 616,214
DEPRECIATION
At 1st September 2023 142,589 19,695 162,284
Charge for year 11,917 158 12,075
At 31st August 2024 154,506 19,853 174,359
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st August 2024 441,380 475 441,855
At 31st August 2023 453,297 633 453,930
8. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
£
FAIR VALUE
At 1st September 2023
and 31st August 2024 159,495
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st August 2024 159,495
At 31st August 2023 159,495
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
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9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31/8/24 31/8/23
£ £
Other debtors 542 542
Prepayments and accrued income 4,200 4,200
4,742 4,742
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31/8/24 31/8/23
£ £
Taxation and social security 1,330 40
Other creditors 38,071 39,459
39,401 39,499
11. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
31/8/24 31/8/23
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Other loans 34,020 35,020
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.9.23 in funds 31.8.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 756,499 23,648 780,147
Restricted funds
Donations - Zakat 8,116 (5,049) 3,067
TOTAL FUNDS 764,615 18,599 783,214
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 298,209 (274,561) 23,648
Restricted funds
Donations - Zakat 33,611 (38,660) (5,049)
TOTAL FUNDS 331,820 (313,221) 18,599
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| At 1.9.22 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 725,403 Restricted funds Donations - Zakat 4,762 TOTAL FUNDS 730,165 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 275,167 Restricted funds Donations - Zakat 42,303 TOTAL FUNDS 317,470 |
Net movement At in funds 31.8.23 £ £ 31,096 756,499 3,354 8,116 34,450 764,615 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (244,071) 31,096 (38,949) 3,354 (283,020) 34,450 |
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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 1.9.22 £ 725,403 4,762 730,165 |
Net movement in funds £ 54,744 (1,695) 53,049 |
At 31.8.24 £ 780,147 3,067 783,214 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
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 £ 573,376 75,914 649,290 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (518,632) 54,744 (77,609) (1,695) (596,241) 53,049 |
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13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st August 2024.
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MADRASAH BAYTUL ILM
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Other trading activities Shop income Investment income Rents received Charitable activities Fees |
31/8/24 31/8/23 £ £ 109,194 102,801 3,798 - 8,812 8,287 210,016 206,382 |
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| 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 Staff training and welfare Subscription Book-keeping Legal & professional Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Donations to other charities |
331,820 317,470 216,356 188,766 16,800 17,100 3,347 2,967 1,741 1,755 6,379 8,333 1,790 1,058 1,876 427 8,233 7,159 2,369 1,074 299 436 250 - 305 119 480 480 - 150 12,076 12,129 38,660 38,949 |
| Other Pensions Support costs Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees |
310,961 280,902 160 18 2,100 2,100 |
| Total resources expended | 313,221 283,020 |
| Net income | 18,599 34,450 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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