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2023-07-31-accounts

DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON

DIRECTOR'S & TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the period from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

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 2022 to 31 July 2023

The trustees are pleased to present our report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period ending 31 July 2023.

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 l aw 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 om p an 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 om pa ny limited by guarantee, inc orporat ed o n 1 July 2011 and registered as a charity on 15 August 2011. The company was 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 undertakes a wide range of activities in pursuit of its charitable objectives. The trustees believe that these initiatives, summarised below, offer significant benefits to the wider Luton community. Over the past year, Discover Islam Luton’s public information centre has seen considerable growth, with a notable increase in visitors, particularly through our social impact programmes. These programmes have been instrumental in the town’s post-pandemic recovery. The charity’s contributions have been recognised in various forums, receiving awards for its positive impact during and after the pandemic.

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Through partnerships with numerous local voluntary sector organisations, we have effectively directed visitors to essential support services. Our collaboration with Luton Foodbank, Community Interest Luton, Courtney Foundation, Inspire FM, Luton Mosques, Lantern, Bedfordshire Learning Link, and Level Trust has enabled us to address food poverty across the town. The rise in the number of refugees in Luton and surrounding areas has underscored our vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in the country. The Centre has become a key resource for those seeking assistance, serving as a primary support and referral service.

Discover Islam continues to strive for a positive impact on the wider public and has become a cornerstone of the community through years of dedicated efforts. We have maintained our commitment to training and development by working with hundreds of schools, both locally and nationally, to provide informative assemblies about Islam. We have also facilitated several online programmes to educate organisations on how to better support Muslim staff. Recognising that children and young people are the future, we are dedicated to involving them in creating a more united and peaceful Luton. Our focus has been on reaching schools and young people, teaching them how to live and coexist in a multicultural society. At Discover Islam, we believe that education is not just for the curious minds of children but also a tool for adults to combat negative behaviours and social tensions rooted in ignorance and misconceptions. This remains our primary focus. Our online initiatives have expanded our reach beyond just our town, attracting organisations to participate in our virtual workshops and events from further afield.

The Centre is actively collaborating with local organisations to prepare for the challenging times ahead, including the looming cost of living and energy crisis.

Review of Transactions and Financial Position:

The statement of financial activities showed a net surplus & reserves for the period of £65,250.

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 31st March 2024.

Signed on behalf of board of directors/trustees.

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fian Sadiq Director

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

For the period from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

I report on the accounts of the company for the period ended 31 July 2023, 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:

• 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

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: 31st March 2024

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DISCOVER ISLAM IN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIESO For the period from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023


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		 2023
£
-
87,225		 2023
£
-
87,225

33,249		 - 87,225
46,458
15,000
536
1,358
0
0
0
0
358
1,066
0
6,787
0
71,562
(38,313)
61,857		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-		 50,112
15,000
550
1,490
6,630
0
86
0
330
571
0
9,137

0
83,832
3,394
65,250

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-

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DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 July 2023

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Notes
Fixture & Fittings 2
Curr
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A
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Investment
Debtors & prepayment 3
Cash at Bank
Cr
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Amounts falling due within one year
N
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Curr
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T
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Funds
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Unrestricted funds





£

11,126
6,250

47,874		 2023
£

0

65,250


_
65,250
65,250

65,250

These Accounts were approved by the Management Committee on 31[st] March 2024.

Director

Chairman of the Management Committee

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

DISCOVER ISLAM IN LUTON Notes to the Accounts For the period from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

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 2022 to 31 July 2023

2. Tangible Fixed Assets
COST
Additions during the year
As at 31 July 2023
DEPRECIATION
As at 31stJuly 2022
Charge for the year
As at 31 July 2023
NET BOOK VALUES
As at 31 July 2023
3. Debtors & Prepayment
Rent Deposit
Rent in advance
4.Trustees' Remuneration		 Fixture,
Fittings &
equipment
13,743
0
13,743
13,743
0
13,743
0		 Total
2023
£
13,743
0
13,743
13,743
0
13,743
0
2023
£
3,750
2
,
500
6
,
250

None of the trustees were remunerated.

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