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2024-12-31-accounts

Company Registration Number 7880858

Charity Registration Number 1148305

STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS PAGES
Trustees’ Annual Report (including Directors’ Report) 1 to 3
Independent Examiner’s Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities/Summary Income and Expenditure Account 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 11

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees present their report, together with the unaudited financial statements of the charitable company (‘the charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and 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 published in October 2019.

Trustees of the Charity

The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charity law. Details of trustees who have served during the year and since the year end can be found on page 3.

OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

The charity’s objects are specifically restricted to the following in the area of Teesside:

ACHIEVEMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The charity purchased the community centre in late 2012 and has invested in the building in various stages over the years as funds have been available.

Regular activities are taking place in the multi-use community centre including: daily prayer services, support for adults/families, Ramadan community gatherings, children’s education classes and the holding of Friday prayers.

As the community is growing, space has become somewhat limited. There was a significant section of the ground floor which was unusable and required complete refurbishment and renovation. The charity has raised funds throughout 2024 and refurbishment works have begun. This work will continue through 2025 and when completed will ensure the additional space required is available for the regular activities and community functions which take place on a daily and weekly basis.

In relation to the charity’s current and proposed future activities, the trustees continue to have due regard to public benefit in exercising their powers.

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The results for the year and financial position at the year end are shown in the annexed financial statements.

Reserves Policy

It is the intention of the trustees to maintain net current assets at a minimum of three months average gross expenditure across the unrestricted funds of the charity and this was comfortably achieved at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2024.

The trustees consider the overall financial position and state of affairs of the charity at the balance sheet date to be satisfactory and remain optimistic as regards the future.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

Stockton Dawah Association is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as adopted and amended between May and July 2012. It is also a charity registered with the Charity Commission. The members of the charitable company guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 to the assets of the company in the event of winding up during their period of membership and within one year of their ceasing to be a member.

Appointment of Trustees

The charity currently has eleven trustees and new trustees are appointed at the discretion of the existing trustees.

Trustees’ Induction and Training

New trustees undergo an induction process that gives them an insight into the roles and responsibilities of trustees and the aims and objectives of the charity. Following their induction, trustees are encouraged to participate in external training events that will benefit their role.

Related Parties

Details of transactions with trustees and connected persons are shown in note 14 to the financial statements.

Risk Management

The trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have systems in place to monitor those risks and to take action where necessary in order to mitigate them.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Charity Name: Stockton Dawah Association
Company Registration No: 7880858
Charity Registration No: 1148305
Registered Office: 27 Grays Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 4LL

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION (Continued)

Trustees/Directors: Mr Shajad Din
Mr Atiq Hussain
Mr Aftab Hussain
Mr Jamil Hussain
Mr Zaheer Iqbal
Mr Abdul Vasa
Mr Sulayman Touray
Mr Aead Ali
Dr Javid Suleman
Mr Mohamed Masoud
Dr Adam Hassan
Independent Examiner: Mr J Lester FCA
Baines Jewitt Limited
Spitfire House
19 Falcon Court
Preston Farm Industrial Estate
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3TU
Bankers: Santander
Santander Business Banking
Bridle Road
Bootle
L30 4GB
Solicitors: Knights plc
Lakeside House
Kingfisher Way
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3NB

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by the Trustees on 19 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Shajad Din Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 5 to 11.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the company (who are also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr J Lester FCA Baines Jewitt Limited Chartered Accountants Spitfire House 19 Falcon Court Preston Farm Industrial Estate Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3EA

Dated: 19 September 2025

JL/AJW

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (including Summary Income and Expenditure Account)

Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds
Notes 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
INCOME
Grants, donations and legacies 2 63,929 70,308 - - 63,929 70,308
Income from charitable activities 3 29,463 19,771 - - 29,463 19,771
Investment income 4 - 65 - - - 65
__ __ __ _ __ __
TOTAL INCOME 93,392 90,144 - - 93,392 90,144
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EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities 5 38,287 27,925 - - 38,287 27,925
__ __ _ _ __ __
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 38,287 27,925 - - 38,287 27,925
======= ======= ====== ====== ======= =======
Net Income for the Year 55,105 62,219 - - 55,105 62,219
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 12 341,161 278,942 - - 341,161 278,942
____ ____ _ _ ____ ____
Total Funds Carried Forward 12&13 396,266 341,161 - - 396,266 341,161
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

BALANCE SHEET

31 DECEMBER 2024

Note 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 9 217,899 197,403
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 10 8,451 12,559
Cash at bank and in hand 173,606 133,349
_____ ____
182,057 145,908
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
within one year 11 (3,690) (2,150)
_____ _____
NET CURRENT ASSETS 178,367 143,758
_____ _____
NET ASSETS 396,266 341,161
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FUNDS
Unrestricted funds 12 396,266 341,161
Restricted funds - -
_____ _____
TOTAL FUNDS 12&13 396,266 341,161
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For the year ending 31 December 2024, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by the directors and trustees on 19 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Shajad Din Trustee

Mr Abdul Vasa Trustee

The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) General Information and Basis of Preparation

Stockton Dawah Association is a private company limited by guarantee registered in England. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 2 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are the provision and facilitation of religious education, mentoring and youth activities to children in the area of Teesside.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity, and rounded to the nearest pound.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

(b)

Income Recognition

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

Grants and Donations

For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation which require a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

(c) Investment Income

Investment income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable by the charity.

(d) Resources Expended

Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred and are shown inclusive of any attributable VAT, which cannot be recovered.

(e) Unrestricted and Restricted Funds

Unrestricted funds comprise income received or generated by reference to the general objects of the charity without further specified purpose. Such funds may however be designated by the trustees for specific purposes from time to time.

Restricted funds are those donated for a specified purpose as laid down by the donor or as the result of a specific appeal or application. Such funds are kept separate from the unrestricted funds of the charity and only related expenditure is charged against them.

(f) Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

(g) Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives as follows:

Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 15% reducing balance

No depreciation has been provided on the freehold property purchased in 2012 as the building was still undergoing renovation works at 31 December 2024. A depreciation policy will be considered and introduced once these works are complete and the building is in full use.

(h) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

(i) Cash at Bank and in Hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

(j) Creditors and Provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

(k) Going Concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with levels of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

(l) Financial Instruments

The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

2. INCOME FROM GRANTS, DONATIONS & LEGACIES

Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations 63,929 70,308 - - 63,929 70,308
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The charity benefits from the support of volunteers.

No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102).

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Tuition fees 29,463 19,771 - - 29,463 19,771
======== ======== ====== ====== ======== ========
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable - - - - - -
Other interest - 65 - - - 65
_ _ _ _ _ _
- 65 - - - 65
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4. INVESTMENT INCOME

5. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Grants and donations - 65 - - - 65
Heating, lighting and rates 7,057 6,426 - - 7,057 6,426
Insurance 1,116 839 - - 1,116 839
Telephone and broadband 611 605 - - 611 605
Repairs and cleaning 574 1,099 - - 574 1,099
Payroll costs 18,949 9,512 - - 18,949 9,512
Tuition fees 4,350 5,975 - - 4,350 5,975
Educational literature 518 878 - - 518 878
Professional fees 360 210 - - 360 210
Bank charges 322 196 - - 322 196
Sundries 626 198 - - 626 198
Depreciation 365 422 - - 365 422
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 1,249 - - - 1,249 -
Governance costs - accountancy 2,190 1,500 - - 2,190 1,500
__ __ ______ ______ __ __
38,287 27,925 - - 38,287 27,925
======== ======== ====== ====== ======== ========
6. NET INCOMING RESOURCES
This is stated after charging: 2024 2023
£ £
Depreciation 365 422
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 1,249 -
Independent Examiner’s fees:
- independent examination 630 500
- accounting and other services 1,260 1,000
- under provision re prior year 300 -
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7. STAFF COSTS
2024 2023
£ £
Staff salaries 18,949 9,512
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The average number of staff employed during the year was 6.7 (2023: 2.7).

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8. TAXATION

HMRC Charities Division has approved the charitable status of Stockton Dawah Association and the company is therefore exempt from corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities.

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Fixtures,
Land and Fittings and
Property Equipment Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2024 195,014 5,835 200,849
Additions 20,819 1,291 22,110
Disposals - (3,216) (3,216)
_____ ____ _____
At 31 December 2024 215,833 3,910 219,743
========== ========= ==========
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 - 3,446 3,446
Charge for year - 365 365
Adjustment on disposal - (1,967) (1,967)
_____ ____ ____
At 31 December 2024 - 1,844 1,844
========== ========= =========
Net Book Value
At 1 January 2024 195,014 2,389 197,403
========== ======= ==========
At 31 December 2024 215,833 2,066 217,899
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10. DEBTORS
2024 2023
£ £
Gift aid tax recoverable 7,749 12,353
Other debtors and prepayments 702 206
_ _
8,451 12,559
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11. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors and accruals 3,690 2,150
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12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At beginning At end
2024 of Year Income Expenditure of Year
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds:
General 341,161 93,392 38,287 396,266
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At beginning At end
2023 of Year Income Expenditure of Year
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds:
General 278,942 90,144 27,925 341,161
========== ======== ======== ==========

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STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 217,899 - 217,899
Net current assets 178,367 - 178,367
_____ __ _____
396,266 - 396,266
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14. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND CONNECTED PERSONS

The charity was under the control of the trustees throughout the period under review.

The following payments to trustees have been made in accordance with the governing document of the charitable company.

Payments totalling £nil (2023: £800) for self-employed services and £4,310 (2023: £3,702) on an employed basis were made to Mr J Hussain, trustee, for the provision of tuition. At 31 December 2024 £nil (2023: £nil) was owed to Mr Hussain in respect of these services.

Payments totalling £3,915 (£2023: £870) for self-employed services and £1,374 (2023: £nil) on an employed basis were made to Mr M Masoud, trustee, for the provision of tuition. At 31 December 2024 £nil (2023: £435) was owed to Mr Masoud in respect of these services.

Other than the above, no trustee received remuneration from or was reimbursed expenses by the charity in the period under review.

Total unrestricted donations received from the trustees during the year under review amounted to £22,240 (2023: £20,886).

15. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying amounts of the charity’s financial instruments are as follows:

Financial Assets 2024 2023
£ £
Measured at amortised cost:
- Cash at bank 173,606 133,349
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Financial Liabilities
Measured at amortised cost:
- Accruals and deferred income 3,690 2,150
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The income, expenses, net gains and net losses attributable to the charity’s financial instruments are summarised as follows:


as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Interest receivable:
- Financial assets measured at amortised cost - 65
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