Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 29 Dec 2022 Period start date To 28 Dec 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Shah-Jalal Islamic Centre
Charity registration number: 1146407
Objectives and Activities
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| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Shah-Jalal Islamic Centre is committed to; 1. Provide Islamic classes and prayer in accordance to the ways prescribed under Sharia. 2. Adhere to all national and local laws, restrictions and conditions applicable. 3. Integrate and become an integral part of **the wider community. ** |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 | The core services offered by the Shah-Jalal Islamic Centre include; 1. Congregational prayers, which is one of the five Pillars of Islam. 2. Islamic teaching classes for children. 3. Terawih prayers during the month of Ramadan. 4. Community cohesion and collaboration. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference n/a Para 1.38 Policy on grant making n/a Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Volunteers help with the running of the activities are the Centre. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We provide a much-needed service for daily prayers. There are no other places of worship nearby for people who do not have access to a vehicle. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | Strong financial position. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | Currently cash reserves are held for development of the building and future planning. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £122,232 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuingas agoingconcern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
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Subscriptions, donations and tuition fees.
The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any Para 1.47
fundraising)
None at the moment
Investment policy and
objectives including any social Para 1.46
investment policy adopted
Reduction in subscriptions and donations.
A description of the principal Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Registered charity with the commission |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | There is a selection process at an Annual General Meeting with all the members of the community, every two years as outlined in the constitution. Nominations are made based on suitability of position andpeople and members vote. |
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and Para 1.51
training of trustees
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider Para 1.51
network with which the charity
works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Shah Jalal Islamic Centre
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1146407
Charity’s principal address 107 Darwin Drive
Cambridge
CB4 3HQ
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year
appoint trustee (if any)
1 Hiron Ali Whole year
2 Jamal Ali Whole year
3 Moin Uddin Whole year
4 Abu Tahir Uddin Whole year
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held n/a in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Mr Hiron Ali Mr Moin Uddin |
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Chairman Treasurer |
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| 10/10/2024 | |
| 10/10/2024 |
Shah Jalal Islamlc Centre 2022123 Financial statements Statement of flnanclal actlvltle5 Year ended 28 December 2023 Incomln8 resources Tuition fees Donations Other income 17.880 15,347 3. 160 Total Income 36.387 Resources expended Tuition fees Payroll Overheads Plannln8 Costs 18,535 3.333 4,893 4.869 Totsl spend 31,630 Net movement olfunds 4,757 Funds brought forward at 29.12.2022 117,475 Funds brought forward at 28.12.2023 122.232
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of ‘Shah-Jalal Islamic Centre’
I report on the financial statements of the Centre for the year ended 28 December 2023.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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.
Signed: Date: 19/10/2024
Name: Jahangir Miah
Relevant professional qualification: FCCA
Address: 48 Springfield Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HX