Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 Jan 2024 Period start date To 31 Dec 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Chichester Jamia Centre
Charity registration number: 1148130
Objectives and Activities 1)THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION,PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHING AND MAINTENANCE OF MOSQUE’S AND PURSUING THE IMPROVED DELIVERY OF THEIR SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.2)THE PROMOTION OF RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS IN ORDER TO FOSTER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND TOLERATION.3)THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH,AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY,FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE 4)THE ESTABLISHING OF AN ISLAMIC COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME,(WHETHER ALONE,OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSONS OR BODY)IN ENHANCEMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.5)THE PROMOTION OF SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES PARTICULAR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT.
| FIT. | ||
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| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | As above |
| 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 |
As above |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance |
Para 1.18 | As above |
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 the period |
Para 1.21 | None |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | None |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | None |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorpoated |
| 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 | Election by the members |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Chichester Jamia Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1148130 |
| Charity’s principal address | 102 Bognor Road Chichester PO19 7TW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Samad AHMAD | ||||
| Hannan Ahmed | ||||
| Abdul Gafur | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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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| Kawsar Ahmed | ||
Secretary |
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| 25 October 2025 | ||
| 25 October 2025 |
Chichester Jamia Centre Charity Commission for England and Wales, No. 11481430 Balance Sheet - Detail
As at December 31, 2024
| Current Assets Cash At Bank And In Hand Creditors Short Term Loans Net Assets Funds & Reserves Unrestricted General Funds Funds Provided |
339,404 -75,500 |
|---|---|
| 263,904 263,904 |
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| 263,904 |
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Chichester Jamia Centre Income & Expense - Detail January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
| Income Income and Endowments Charitable Activities Donations and Legacies Total Income Expenses Expenditure Charitable Activities Total Expenses Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Total Other Income/(Expenses) Net Surplus/(Deficit) |
102,919 2,938 |
|---|---|
| 105,856 38,203 |
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| 38,203 | |
| 67,654 | |
| 0 | |
| 67,654 |
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