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2022-07-31-accounts

DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON

DIRECTOR'S & TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

Company Number: 7689763

Charity Number: 1143363

DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON

Contents

Page Charity Information 3 Directors' and Trustees' Report 4 to 5 Report of the Independent Examiner 6 Statement of Financial Activities 7 Balance sheet 8 Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 10

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DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON

Charity Information

Director Mr SufianSadiq
Treasurer Mr Imran Suleman
ManagementCommittee Mr SufianSadiq Chairman
Mr Imran Suleman Treasurer
Mr AabidKhan Member
Company number: 7689763
Charity number: 1143363
Principal Office: 37C Upper GerogeStreet
Luton
LU12RD
Independent Examiner: Mehtab Khalid ACMA CGMA
IM Small Business Finances Ltd
70 Shakespeare Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0HS
Bank: LloydsTSB
60 GeorgeStreet
Luton
LU12BB

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Directors' and Trustees' Report

For the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

The trustees are pleased to present our report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period ending 31 July 2022.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s Constitution, applicable la w and the requirements o f the Statement o f Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005.

The directors of the charitable c o m p a n y (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Documents

The organisation i s a charitable c o mp a n y limited b y guarantee, in c orpora ted o n 1 July 2011 and re gistered as a charity on 15 August 2011. The company wa s established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

Objective and Activities

The Charity's objects and regulations are regulated by the constitution adopted and incorporated by the Companies. House 1[st ] July 2011.

The Objectives for Discover Islam Luton are:

In furtherance of these objects the charity delivers lectures and provides advocacy/advice about

Islam. To meet these objectives the charity seeks charitable donations and grants from the general

public.

This charity is managed by a committee (Board of Trustees) elected by the members to oversee the overall activities and the office bearers are in charge of the day-to-day running of the charity.

Trustees and/or principal officers:

The following officers of the charity have held office for the whole of the

year. Mr Sufian Sadiq - Director

Mr Imran Suleman - Treasurer

The trustees are eligible to appoint additional co-opted trustees into the management committee under the terms of the constitution.

Activities and Achievements :

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How our activities deliver public benefit:

The charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The trustees consider that these activities, summarised below, provide benefit to the wider community of Luton. In the past year Discover Islam Luton’s public information centre has continued to go from strength to strength with significantly increased number of visitors to the centre and peak visitors coming through our social impact programmes. These programmes have been pivotal in the post pandemic recovery of our Town. The Charity has been recognised in a number of forums, through various awards that have noted its positive impact on the Town through the pandemic and the subsequent recovery from it.

Through partnership work with a range of voluntary sector organisations in the town we have been able to effectively signpost visitors to access support. Our work with Luton Foodbank, Community Interest Luton, Courtney foundation, Inspire FM, Luton Mosques, Lantern, Bedfordshire Learning Link and Level Trust has meant that we were able to provide support in addressing food poverty across the Town. The increase in the number of refugees in Luton and its surrounding areas has meant that we

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are playing a vital role in supporting those that are amongst the most vulnerable in our country. The Centre has become a focal point for those looking for support and we have acted as a first line support and signposting service.

Discover Islam is continuously striving to make a positive impact on the wider public and through its efforts over the years, it has become the backbone of this community. We have continued with our training and development online, working with hundreds of schools locally and nationally, providing information assemblies about Islam. We have facilitated several online programmes to help educate organisations around how they can support Muslim staff more effectively. As children and young people are our future, we believe strongly in them playing an integral part in helping to create a more united and peaceful Luton for tomorrow. Our focus has been on ensuring the support we provide reaches schools and young people, educating the future generation on how to live and co-exist in a multicultural environment. At Discover Islam, we believe the importance of education extends further than to only the curious minds of children. Rather, we feel it can aid a society of adults in effectively combating negative behaviour and social tensions that are based on incorrect assumptions and ignorance. This continues to be our key focus. Through our online work, we are now reaching a lot further afield than just our Town, with many organisations attending our virtual workshops and events.

The Centre is working closely with local organisations to help prepare for more challenging times ahead with the cost of living and energy crisis that is looming.

Review of Transactions and Financial Position:

The statement of financial activities showed a net surplus & reserves for the period of £61,857.

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities:

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the management committee should follow best practice and:

The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The directors/ trustees do not have any shares in the company/charity and are a company limited by

guarantee. This report was approved by the current Trustees/ directors on 04 June 2023.

Signed on behalf of board of directors/trustees.

Director

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON

For the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

I report on the accounts of the company for the period ended 31 July 2022, which are set out on pages 7 to 10.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.

• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mehtab Khalid ACMA CGMA IM Small Business Finances Ltd 70 Shakespeare Road Luton Bedfordshire LU4 0HS Date: 4th June 2023

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DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022



Incoming Resources
General Donations & Collection
Resources Expended
Staff cost
Rent
Insurance
Heating & lighting
Repairs & renewal
Printing & stationery
Advertising
Employer NI
Telephone and fax
Rates
Legal & Professional fees
Events & Activities
Depreciation
Net Income for the year
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total funds, carried forward






2022
£
33,249		 2021
£
- 90,463		 2021
£
- 90,463

33,249		 -
90,463

46,458
15,000
536
1,358
0
0
0
0
358
1,066
0
6,787
0
71,562
(38,313)
61,857		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 30,896
16,250
526
1,460
225
0
2,229
0
358
361
5 6 2
23,567
0
76,434
14,029
100,169

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-

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DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 July 2022

Notes 2022 £ £ Fixed Assets Fixture & Fittings 2 0 Current Assets Investment 11,126 Debtors & prepayment 3 6,250 Cash at Bank 44,480 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year _ Net Current Assets 61,857 61,857 Total Funds of the Charity 61,857 Unrestricted funds 61,857

These Accounts were approved by the Management Committee on 4th June 2023.

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Chairman of the Management Committee

The notes on pages 9-10 form part of these accounts

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DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON Notes to the Accounts For the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

1. Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” published in March 2005. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

1.2 Incoming Resources

Voluntary income and donations are included in incoming resources when they are receivable, except when the donors specify that they must be used in future accounting periods or donors’ conditions have not been fulfilled, then the income is deferred. The income from fundraising ventures is shown gross, with the associated costs included in fundraising costs.

1.3 Resources Expended

Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on accruals basis, excluded of VAT where applicable.

Expenditure that is directly attributable to specific activities has been included in these cost categories. Where costs are attributable to more than one activity, they have been apportioned across the cost categories on a basis consistent with the use. of those resources.

1.4 Going Concern Basis

The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, as in the opinion of the trustees, there are no issues arising which would suggest any other basis as being more appropriate.

1.5 Depreciation

Depreciation is provided using the following rates and bases to reduce by annual installments the cost, less estimated residual value, of tangible assets over the estimated useful lives:

Fixture & Fittings is 25% on straight line basis.

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DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON

Notes to the Accounts

For the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

2. Tangible Fixed Assets
COST
Additions during the year
As at 31 July 2022
DEPRECIATION
As at 31st July 2021
Charge for the year
As at 31 July 2022
NET BOOK VALUES
As at 31 July 2022
3. Debtors & Prepayment
Rent Deposit
Rent in advance		 Fixture,
Fittings &
equipment

13,743
0
13,743
13,743
0

13,743
0
 Total
2022
£
13,743
0
13,743
13,743
0
13,743

0
2022
£
3,750
2,500
6,250

4.Trustees' Remuneration

None of the trustees were remunerated.

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