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## **Discover Islam Europe** 

_Trustees’ Annual Report 2024_ 

## _Promoting Peace, Understanding, and Harmony through Education_ 

Company Number: 7269783 Charity Registered Number: 1146212 

Registered Office: 7 Bridges Place, Parsons Green, Fulham, London, SW6 4HW Website: www.discoverislam.co.uk 

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## Table of Contents 

## 1. Message from the Chair 

2. Who We Are 

## 3. Our Vision and Mission 

4. Our Main Objectives 

## 5. Projects and Achievements 2024 

6. Governance, Structure and Management 

7. Financial Review 

8. Plans for the Future 

## 9. Financial statements and notes 

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## **Message from the Chair** 

It is with great pleasure that I present the Discover Islam Europe Trustees’ Annual Report for 2024. This year has been one of reflection, renewal, and remarkable progress for our charity. Our mission—to promote peace, harmony, and understanding through authentic education about Islam—has guided everything we do. From classrooms and mosques to exhibitions and online platforms, our work continues to touch lives and build bridges of understanding across communities. 

I extend heartfelt gratitude to our 80 volunteers, staff, and supporters who make our work possible. Together, we’ve strengthened our foundation, modernised our systems, and expanded our reach to ensure that our message of compassion and understanding continues to shine brightly across the UK. 

Sameh Ramadan, Chair of Trustees 

## **Who We Are** 

Discover Islam Europe is a UK-registered charity dedicated to promoting peace, harmony, and goodwill through authentic knowledge about Islam. We aim to dispel misconceptions and foster genuine understanding through education, dialogue, and community engagement. 

Our work spans a variety of settings, including primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, public exhibitions, mosque tours, digital media, and printed educational materials. We are proud to serve as a trusted educational partner for schools and local authorities. 

## **Our Vision and Mission** 

Our Vision: Everyone, everywhere, has access to the simple and beautiful message of Islam. Our Mission: To be the leading Islamic information organisation in Europe, providing innovative resources and services to advance public understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, and promote respect among communities. 

## **Our Main Objectives** 

- Deliver educational presentations about Islam for schools and colleges 

- Support the Religious Education (RE) syllabus with authentic teaching and learning resources 

- Organise teacher training sessions on effectively presenting Islam 

- Facilitate mosque tours and open days for schools and local communities 

- Host public exhibitions and cultural events to promote better understanding 

- Engage in interfaith panels and community dialogues 

- Produce and distribute high-quality Islamic literature and digital materials 

## **Projects and Achievements 2024** 

2024 has been a year of renewed growth and transformation for Discover Islam Europe. We continued to focus on impactful educational outreach, improved organisational efficiency, and greater digital engagement. 

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## **Schools and Education** 

Education remains at the heart of our work. In 2024, we successfully delivered over 60 school visits and mosque tours, providing young people with a first-hand experience of Islamic faith and culture. We enhanced our presentation materials, making them more engaging, visual, and age-appropriate, and offered teacher training sessions to help educators confidently teach about  Islam. 

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Our ongoing collaboration with Standing Advisory Councils for Religious Education (SACRE) in Kensington, Hammersmith, and Fulham continues to strengthen our role as a reliable educational partner for schools. 

## **Exhibitions and Public Engagement** 

We organised eight exhibitions and four mosque open days across the UK, including major cities and local community venues. Our exhibitions—now enhanced with digital displays and interactive features— attracted hundreds of visitors eager to learn about Islam and ask questions in a welcoming setting. Visitors received gift packs containing the Qur’an, booklets, and small tokens of appreciation. 

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## **Digital Transformation and Systems** 

This year, we launched a brand-new website designed to make information about our services, educational materials, and events more accessible to the public. We also introduced a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, enabling more effective coordination, improved budget tracking, and enhanced communication across our team. 

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## **Strategic and Operational Development** 

We completed a comprehensive strategic plan and a new operational plan to guide our future direction. These frameworks focus on sustainable growth, measurable impact, and stronger community partnerships. 

## **Volunteers and Community** 

Our dedicated network of 80 volunteers forms the backbone of our charity. Their compassion, skills, and dedication ensure the continued success of our programs. We enhanced our volunteer training and recognition program, ensuring every volunteer feels valued and equipped to contribute meaningfully. 

## **Governance, Structure and Management** 

Discover Islam Europe is a charitable company limited by guarantee, governed by a Board of Trustees. The trustees provide strategic leadership and ensure that all activities align with the charity’s mission and values. Day-to-day operations are managed by the Director, supported by a skilled Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 

In 2024, the Board continued to strengthen governance by reviewing policies, developing trustee induction programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Risk and Audit Committee met regularly to oversee internal controls, risk management, and financial stewardship. 

## **Plans for the Future** 

Looking ahead to 2025, Discover Islam Europe will continue expanding its educational and community engagement programmes. We plan to increase school visits, enhance digital content, launch new educational resources, and explore innovative ways to deliver exhibitions and interfaith activities. Strengthening partnerships and ensuring long-term financial sustainability remain at the core of our strategy. 

## **Acknowledgements** 

On behalf of the Trustees, we extend our sincere appreciation to all our donors, partners, and volunteers for their continued trust and support. Your commitment enables us to keep sharing the message of peace, compassion, and understanding — values that lie at the heart of Islam. 

Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees, 

______________________________ Sameh Ramadan – Chair of Trustees 

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## _Structure, Governance and Management_ 

The charity was incorporated on 1 June 2010 a company limited by guarantee. The charity is governed by its memorandum and articles of association approved in June 2010. The charity was registered with charity commission as a charity on 2 March 2012 

**Organisational structure:** The trustees have delegated the day to day running of the charity to the director who is accountable to the trustees. The trustees have regular meeting to assess the performance of the charity. The Board of Trustees also works with key stakeholders and makes sure that we satisfy the regulatory requirements on us as a charity. The DIRECTOR engages actively with the Senior Management of the Charity to improve Discover Islam Europe's ability to respond to community needs and develop continuous development programs. 

**Roles of the Director and Senior Management:** The Trustees delegate the day-to-day running of the charity to the director and the Senior Management Team (SMT). The DIRECTOR reports to the chair of the Board on a biweekly basis and the Trustees sit for formal meetings three times a year. The organisation is made up of structured departments functioning as independent units with clear reporting lines. Systems for line management, appraisals, staff development and supervision are in place, together with an accountability framework, and grievance and complaints procedures. Reports are submitted to the Charity Commission and Companies House by the Trustees, as required by law. 

**Pay policy for senior staff:** Pay for senior staff is reviewed annually. During Financial year 2020, There were no staff members who received a salary of more than £60.000. 

## **Board of Trustees** 

The Trustees are responsible for all matters pertaining to governance of the Charity and policy making. Discover Islam Europe’s management is responsible for implementing programmes and projects approved by the Trustees in an efficient and transparent manner, within its policy framework, thus fulfilling the stated aims and objectives of the Charity. 

Reports are submitted to the Charity Commission by the Trustees as required by law. 

## **Governance Code** 

The Charity Governance Code sets out the principles and recommended practice for good governance within the sector. The charity is reviewing its current governance arrangements against the principles within the code annually and address any issues raised. 

## **Public benefit** 

The Trustees confirm that they abide by the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit in pursuance of the Charity’s aim. 

## **Trustees’ responsibilities** 

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements for each financial year in accordance with the law applicable to charities in England & Wales. 

The Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards) and applicable law, and in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP (FRS102)). 

Under Companies/Charity Law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity, its income and application of resources of the Charity for that period. 

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; to observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS102). 

- Make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent. 

- State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. 

- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 

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- The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 

- They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

So far as each of the Trustees at the date of this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity’s auditor is unaware. Each Trustee has taken all the steps that he/she ought to have taken as a trustee to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity’s auditor is aware of that information. 

The Trustees have exercised due diligence and care in protecting the integrity of the Charity and its reputation. 

The Trustees take this opportunity to thank Discover Islam Europe stakeholders, in particular our generous donors and benefactors and staff for their support and faith in Discover Islam Europe commitment and ability to serve the community where needed most. 

Staff, volunteers, and friends remain steadfast in their resolve to work for the service of humanity. 

## **Risk and audit Committee** 

- The Board of Trustees have established an Internal Audit and Compliance Committee that includes nonexecutive experts that oversee risk, finance, and audit from a strategic and governance perspective. The committee aims to conduct periodical audits and random checks to ensure we always comply with our risk management policy. 

The key duties of the Committee are as follows: 

- Investigate any activity within its terms of reference. 

- Review the Charity’s financial statements before submission to the Board. 

- Oversee the internal control and risk management function within the Charity including procedures for detecting fraud, monitoring the effectiveness of the systems for the integrity of the Charity's internal financial controls, and assessing the effectiveness of the risk management framework. 

- Seek any information that it requires from any employee of the Charity. 

- Obtain outside legal or independent professional advice, at the Charity's expense, if necessary. 

The Committee also considers the financial plans and performance of Discover Islam Europe and the cost effective and efficient operation of the Charity. 

## **Trustee Induction & recruitment:** 

To make sure we benefit from a professional, appropriate board, we provide trustees with comprehensive induction and on-going training in new or emerging areas or responsibility. New trustees receive a full overview of our strategic and operational functions, as well as welcome pack which includes a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the financial statements, Board minutes and the Charily Commission guidance ‘The Essential Trustee’. Trustees are encouraged to Identify their training needs. The Chief Executive Officer (DIRECTOR) keeps trustees up to date with changes in regulatory standards and training possibilities. The Board of Trustees receives regular performance reports, annual financial reports, plans and budgets. 

Discover Islam Europe shall develop and maintain a skills matrix to identify and recruit trustees and in selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, shall have regard to the benefits of diversity among the trustees and the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity ~~.~~ 

## **Key Management Personnel and Remuneration Policy** 

The organisation is made up of structured departments functioning as independent units with clear reporting lines. Systems for line management, appraisals, staff development and supervision are in place, together with an accountability framework as well as grievance and complaints procedures. 

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) is considered to be key management personnel and consists of the directors, heads of each Departments. 

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Remuneration for all senior staff is based on annual appraisals carried out by the DIRECTOR or Chairman and then reviewed by an appropriate committee. The review of pay takes into consideration roles and responsibilities together with relevant market rates. 

## **Pension** 

The Charity has complied fully with the auto-enrolment legislation Since October 2017 employees have been offered an employer contribution of 1% against a 1% employee contribution. This has been raised to between 2% and 3% in 2018 and rise between 3% and 5% to present. 

## **Independent Examiner** 

HRHS Accountancy has acknowledged its willingness to be reappointed as auditor for the year ending 31 December 2024. 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number** 

7269783 (England and Wales) 

## **Registered Charity number** 

1146212 

**Registered office** 7 Bridges Place Fulham London SW6 4HW 

## **Trustees** 

Sameh Ramadan Chair Naif Sheikh Trustee 

## **Bankers** 

Barclays Bank 

20 Fulham Broadway, Fulham, London SW6 1AH 

## **Solicitors** 

Lee Bolton Monier-Williams 1 the Sanctuary, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JT 

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_STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES_ 

Discover Islam Europe Trustees (who are also directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law of the United Kingdom’s Accounting Standards. 

Companies/Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare yearly financial statements, giving a true and accurate state of affairs of the charity and the incoming resources and application of resources. This includes income and expenditure for the period. 

The Trustees have the responsibility of keeping adequate accounting records that disclose reasonable accuracy at any time of the financial position of the charity, to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011. Trustees are also responsible to safeguard the assets of the charitable company and reasonable steps must be taken for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

In order to prepare these financial statements, trustees are required to do the following: 

- Observe methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2015 (FRS 102) 

- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. 

- Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. 

- Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the 

charitable company will continue in operation. 

So far the Trustees are aware that: 

- There is no relevant audit information of which the charity’s auditor is unaware; and 

- As the Trustees/Directors of the company, all steps have been taken to make themselves aware of relevant audit information and to 

   - establish that the company’s auditors are also aware of this information. 

## Independent Examiner 

An independent examination was carried out by HRHS Accountancy, Certified accountants. 

The trustees’ report has been prepared in accordance with the provision applicable to the company subject to the small companies’ regime, and on the same basis a strategic report has not been presented. The report has been approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by 

Sameh Ramadan                                                                          Naif Sheikh 

**Chairman Trustee** 

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## **Financial Review** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages Below of the attached Financial Statements and comply with applicable laws and requirements of the ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice’ (Charities SORP (FRS102)) issued by the Charity Commission. 

## **Income** 

The Charity’s total income for the year was **£81K up by 21% compared to** (2023: **£67K** ), the increase primarily due to 32% increase from fundraising activities and online platforms, 9% increase from Charitable activities. 

## **Two years’ income trend** 


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## **Expenditure** 

Total expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2024 was **£94K** down by 3%, (2023: **£96K** ). the decrease mainly due to salaries decrease by 48%. 

## **Two years’ programme expenditure trend** 


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## **Net assets** 

The balance sheet for the Charity shows net assets of - **£7K** , (2023: £ **6k)** . The reduction in net assets due to the year deficit £13k. 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

The changes in tangible fixed assets during the period are shown in Note 7 to the financial statements. 

## **Reserves policy** 

The Board of Trustees have adopted a reserves policy to hold the equivalent of six to nine months' operational expenditure in reserve. The actual free reserves at the end of the year were not enough to service the planned reserve policy and the board is working to improve this in the future. 

## **Trustees assessment of Going Concern** 

In the trustees’ report, there is a review of financial performance and of the charity’s reserves position. There are adequate financial resources and the charity is well placed to manage business risks. The planning process, including financial projections, has taken into consideration the current economic climate and its potential impact on the various sources of income and planned expenditure. It is a reasonable expectation that there are adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. There is no material uncertainty to going concern. 

. 

Sameh Ramadan **Chairman** 

Naif Sheikh **Trustee** 

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## _INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT_ 

_TO THE TRUSTEES OF DISCOVER ISLAM EUROPE LIMITED_ 

_FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2024_ 

I report on the accounts which are set out on Pages below 

## **Respective responsibilities of the Trustees’** 

The trustees (who are also 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 period under section144(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 an 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; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and 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. 

## **Conclusions relating to going concern** 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you where: • the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the accounts is not appropriate; or • the directors have not disclosed in the accounts any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the accounts are authorised for issue. 

## **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: 

a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and 

b. 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 

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

## __ttaschy 

_Hashem Soliman_ Dated: 15[th] July 2025 

HRHS Accountancy Hashem Soliman Member of Association of Accounting Technicians 41 Revere Way London KT19 9RQ 

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_**Statement of Financial Activities**_ 

|**_Statement of Financial Activities_**|**_Statement of Financial Activities_**|**_Statement of Financial Activities_**|**_Statement of Financial Activities_**|**_Statement of Financial Activities_**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Charity Name: Discover Islam Europe Limited**<br>**Charity**<br>**No**<br>1146212<br>Annual accounts for the<br>period<br>**Company**<br>**No**<br>7269783<br>Period start date<br>**01/01/2024**<br>Period end<br>date<br>**31/12/2024**<br>~~—~~||||||
|**Section A                      Statement of financial activities**|**Section A                      Statement of financial activities**||||**Section A                      Statement of financial activities**|
|||**2024**|||**2023**|
|**Recommended categories by activity**|**Unrestricted  funds**|**Restricted**||||
|**Income and Endowments  (Note 3)**|**£**|**£**|**£**||**£**|
|**Charitable** **Income**||||||
|Donations and legacies|46,817||46,817|35,539|35,539|
|Charitable activities||||||
||34,059||34,059|31,370|31,370|
|Other||||||
||-||-|-<br>-|-|
|**_Total_**|80,876||80,876|66|66,909|
|**Expenditure (Notes 4-6)**||||||
|**Expenditure on:**|-|||||
|Raising funds|23,740||23,740|18,123|18,123|
|Charitable activities||||||
||70,434||70,434|7|78,555|
|**_Total_**|94,174||94,174|96|96,678|
|**_Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before_**||||||
|**_transfers_**|(13,298)||(13,298)||(29,769)|
|**Gross transfers between funds**|-|-|-|-|-|
|**_Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before_**||||||
|**_other recognised gains/(losses)_**|(13,298)||(13,298)||(29,769)|
|**_Net movement in funds_**|(13,298)||(13,298)||(29,769)|
|**Total funds brought forward**|6,194||6,194|35|35,963|
|**_Total funds carried forward_**|(7,104)||(7,104)|6|6,194|



The results for the year shown above all derive from continuing operations. All recognised gains and losses are reflected in the Statement of Financial Activities and therefore no separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has been presented. 

The notes on pages below form an integral part of these financial statements 

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## **Section B                      Balance sheet** 

|**Fixed assets**<br>**Tangible assets              (Note 7)**<br>**_Total fixed assets_**<br>**Current assets**<br>**Cash at bank and in hand**<br>**_Total current assets_**<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within**<br>**one year              (Note 8)**<br>**_Net current assets/(liabilities)_**<br>**_Total assets less current liabilities_**<br>**_Net assets_**<br>**Funds of the Charity**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>**P&L Account**<br>**_Total funds_**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**||**2023**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||228||228|||304|
||228||228|||304|
||||||||
||11,188||11,188|||13,816|
||11,188||11,188|||13,816|
||||||||
||18,520||18,520|||7,926|
||||||||
||(7,332)||(7,332)|||5,890|
||||||||
||(7,104)||(7,104)|||6,194|
||||||||
||(7,104)||(7,104)|||6,194|
||||||||
||6,194||6,194|||35,963|
||(13,298)||(13,298)|||(29,769)|
||||||||
||(7,104)|||(7,104)||6,194|



**The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 15[th] July 2025 and signed on its behalf by:** 

Sameh Ramadan Naif Sheikh **Chairman Trustee** 

**The notes on pages below form part of these financial statements.** 

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## **Statement of Cash flows** 

|For the year ended 31 December 2023|||
|---|---|---|
||**Total**|**Total**|
||**2024**|**2023**|
||£|£|
|Cash flows from operating activities:|||
|Net movement in funds (as per the Statement of Financial|||
||(13,298)|(29,769)|
|Activities)|||
|Depreciation charges|76|101|
|(Increase)/Decrease in debtors|-|-|
|(Decrease) / Increase in creditors|10,594|(1,712)|
|**Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year**|**(2,628)**|**(31,380)**|
|Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year|13,816|45,196|
|Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year|11,188|13,816|
|**Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents**|**(2,628)**|**(31,380)**|



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## **Notes to the financial statements** 

## **For the year ended 31 December 2024** 

## 1 **Accounting policies** 

## a) Basis of preparation 

The financial statements of the Charity, which is a public benefit entity under Financial Reporting Standard 102, have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) effective 1 January 2015, the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS102)) and the Charities Act 2011 and Companies Act 2006. 

The Accounting Policies are consistent with the previous year. After reviewing the charity’s forecasts and projections, the trustees (who are the directors for the purposes of company law) have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity, therefore, continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. 

The accounts present a true and fair view and no changes have been made to the accounting policies. 

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. 

No material prior year error has been identified in the reporting period. 

## **Going Concern** 

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 

## b) Incoming resources 

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when Discover Islam Europe is entitled to the funds, receipt is probable, and the amount can be measured reliably. 

Gifts in Kind for which Discover Islam Europe accepts full responsibility for distribution are included in income at the value to the charity when the good are received and under the control of Discover Islam Europe. Amounts are recognised in inventory until distributed at which point the relevant cost is released to the statement of financial activities. 

The receipt in advance of a grant for expenditure that takes place in a future accounting period is accounted for as deferred income and recognised as a liability until the accounting period in which Discover Islam Europe will expend the resource. 

## c) Resources expended 

Resources expended are recognised on an accrual’s basis. 

Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. 

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## **Notes to the accounts                                                        (cont)** 

Support costs are those costs incurred indirectly in support of expenditure on the programmes of the Charity. Allocation of support costs and staff costs have been proportionated to the total of programme costs and corresponding thematic programme area. 

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the Charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. They include legal advice for trustees, cost of trustees' meetings, audit fee and internal audit costs. These costs are allocated in the same way as other support costs. 

## c) Foreign currencies 

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange at the time of the transaction. 

Foreign currency balances are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Foreign currency gains and losses are recognised through the Statement of Financial Activities for the period in which they are incurred. 

## d) Investment property: N/A. 

## e) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation 

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as 

Computers and software 25% Reducing balance Fixtures and fittings 25% Reducing balance Office equipment 25% Reducing balance 

Assets that are subject to amortisation are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate. 

## f) Fund accounting 

General funds are unrestricted funds which include buildings and equipment necessary for the proper functioning of the Charity and other funds available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the Charity's objectives. 

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for 

particular purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are subject to specific restrictions as 

imposed by the donor or nature of the appeal. 

## g) Taxation 

As a registered charity, Discover Islam Europe is exempt from taxation of income and gains to the extent that its income and gains are applicable to charitable purposes only. 

## h) Key judgements and estimation uncertainty 

The preparation of the financial statements requires the Trustees to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are based on the Trustees' best judgment at the date of the financial statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions will be modified as appropriate in the year in which the circumstances change. The Trustees' do not believe that there are any significant areas of estimation uncertainty that need to be disclosed. 

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## **Section C                         Notes to the accounts                                                        (cont)** 

## **Note 3                           Analysis of incoming resources** 

|**Analysis**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**|**2024**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**|**Total**<br>**£**|**2023**<br>**Total**<br> <br>12,575<br> <br>8,111<br> <br>14,853<br> <br>-<br> <br>35,539<br> <br>31,370<br> <br>31,370<br>-<br>-<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**Costs**<br>**£**<br>**18,123**<br>**78,555**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Standing Orders|11,425|<br> -|11,425|<br>12,575|
|Go Cardless|5,990||5,990|<br>8,111|
|Online & Card donations|14,823|<br> -|14,823|<br>14,853|
|Funds received from<br>Major Donors|14,579|<br> -|14,579|<br>-|
|**Total**|46,817|<br> -|46,817|<br>35,539|
||||||
|Fundraising events|34,059|<br> -|34,059|<br>31,370|
|**Total**|34,059|<br> -|34,059|<br>31,370|
||||||
|Other Income||-|-|-|
|**Total**|-|-|-|-|
|**Direct Governance**<br>**Costs**<br>**Costs**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**22,140**<br>**164**<br>**65,688**<br>**486**||**Support**<br>**Costs**<br>**£**<br>**1,436**<br>**4,260**|**Total**<br>**2024**<br>**Costs**<br>**£**<br>**23,740**<br>**70,434**||



No Employees paid salaries over £60,000, all employees are part timer. The Director and trustees are volunteers, therefore, no directors’ remunerations. 

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**Section C                                            Notes to the accounts (cont)** 

**Note 5                           Details of certain items of expenditure** 

**Fees for examination or audit of the accounts** 

|**Fees for examination or audit of the accounts**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Independent examiner’s or auditors' fees  for reporting on the**<br>**accounts**<br>**Other fees (for example: advice, consultancy, accountancy**<br>**services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor**|**2024**<br>**£**|**2023**<br>**£**|
||650|650|
||5,226|<br>5,226|



**Note 6                         Paid employees** _**Please complete this note if the charity has any employees.**_ 

## **6.1 Staff Costs** 

|**Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind**<br>**Employer’s National Insurance costs**<br>**Pension costs**<br>**Total staff costs**<br>**6.2 Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the year**<br>**The parts of the charity in which the**<br>**employees work**<br>**Fundraising**<br>**Charitable**<br>**Activities**<br>**Governance**<br>**Other**<br>**Total**|**Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind**<br>**Employer’s National Insurance costs**<br>**Pension costs**<br>**Total staff costs**<br>**6.2 Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the year**<br>**The parts of the charity in which the**<br>**employees work**<br>**Fundraising**<br>**Charitable**<br>**Activities**<br>**Governance**<br>**Other**<br>**Total**|**2024**<br>**£**|**2023**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||24,001|<br>35,365|
|||(4,113)|<br>2,686|
|||116|<br>648|
|||20,004|<br>38,700|
|||||
||**mployees in the year**|**This year**<br>**Number**|**Last year**<br>**Number**|
||**Fundraising**|1|<br>1|
||**Charitable**<br>**Activities**|1|<br>2|
||**Governance**|2|<br>2|
||**Other**|-|<br>1|
||**Total**|<br>4|<br>6|



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## **Section C           Notes to the accounts                           (cont)** 

## **7.1 Cost** 

|Balance brought<br>forward<br>Additions<br>Balance carried<br>forward|**Fixtures, fittings and**<br>**equipment**<br>**£**|
|---|---|
||4,666|
||-|
||4,666|



## **7.2 Accumulated depreciation and impairment provisions** 

|****Basis**<br>**** Rate**<br>Balance brought<br>forward<br>Depreciation charge<br>for year<br>Balance carried<br>forward<br>**7.3 Net book value**<br>Brought forward<br>Carried forward<br>**Note 8**<br>**Analysis of**<br>**creditors**<br>**Accruals and**<br>**deferred income**<br>**Creditors**<br>**P.A.Y.E**<br>**National Insurance**<br>**Pension**<br>**Net Wages**<br>**Total**|RB|RB|
|---|---|---|
||<br>25%||
||**Amounts falling due within oneyear**||
||**2024**<br>**£**|**2023**<br>**£**|
||7,120|-|
||10,000|<br>4,579|
||-|19|
||(100)|<br>2,686|
|||(116)|
||1,500|<br>759|
||18,520|7,926|



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## **Section C                                                       Notes to the accounts                                                            (cont)** 

## **9 Movements of major funds** 

## _**Current Period**_ **Fund names** 

|**Fund names**<br>**Fund balances brought**<br>**forward**<br>**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>**Outgoing resources**<br>**Gains and losses**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted Funds**<br>**6,194                    80,876                                       94,174**|<br>**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**carried**<br>**forward**<br>**£**|
|---|---|
||**(7,104)**|
|||
|**Restricted Funds**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|<br>**-**|
|||
|**Total of funds**<br>**6,194**<br>**80,876**<br>**94,174**<br>**-**|<br>**(7,104)**|
|**Movements of major funds**<br>**_Previous Period_**<br>**Fund names**<br>**Fund balances brought**<br>**forward**<br>**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>**Outgoing resources**<br>**Gains and losses**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted Funds**<br>**35,963                    66,909                                       96,678**<br>-                              -                                                 -                               -|<br>**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**carried**<br>**forward**<br>**£**|
||**6,194**|
||<br>**-**|
|**Total Restricted**||
|**Funds**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|<br>**-**|
|||
|**Total of funds**<br>**35,963**<br>**66,909**<br>**96,678**<br>**-**|<br>**6,194**|
|**(cont)**||



Unrestricted General fund represents the amount that trustees are free to use in accordance with the charity’s objectives. 

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## **Section C                                         Notes to the accounts** 

## **10 Taxation** 

Discover Islam Europe is a registered charity and is not therefore, liable to income or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities. 

## **11 Post balance sheet events** 

No post balance sheet event. 

The company not registered for VAT, therefore, VAT deferral not applicable. 

## **12 Related Parties** 

## **Signature:** 

**Email:** sameh@albion-ip.co.uk 

**Signature:** Naif Shaikh Naif Shaikh (Oct 14, 2025 18:08:05 GMT+1) 

**Email:** n.shaikh@muntadaaid.org