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2023-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1148437 Company number: 08151041

Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam (A company limited by guarantee)

Report and Accounts

31 March 2023

Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam Contents

Page
Charity Information 1
Trustees report 2
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the accounts 8

Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam Charity Information for the period ended 31 March 2023

Address

Soloman House Belgrave Court Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9PL

Charity registration number: 1148437 Company number: 08151041

Trustees

Mr Ayub Vali Bux (Chair) Mr Abdul Samad Tailor Mr Farouk Ahmed Assenjee Mr Ibrahim Gulam Manman Mr Iqbal Vali Bux Mr Mohammed Zafar Saiyed Mr Rafique Ahmed Omer Mr Anwar Essa Mr Ibrahim Umarjee Bargit Mr Ilyas Suleman Patel Mr Yakub Ismail Ahmed Mr Yusuf Ibrahim Moosa Mr Ayub Mitha Mr Hussein Arif Patel Mr Maksud Patel Mr Siraj Ibrahim Patel Mr Rizwan Seth

Appointed independent examiner

M A Ibrahim (FCCA)

Accountants

M.A.I (Accountants) Limited 7 St Andrews Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 8AE

Bankers

HSBC Fishergate Preston PR1 8BQ

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Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam

(A company limited by guarantee)

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors' report) for the period ended 31 March 2023

Charity registration number: 1148437

Company number: 08151041

The Annual Report is fully SORP compliant and sets out how the trustees have met their obligations.

The Financial Statement is fully SORP compliant and includes the incoming resources and resources expended.

Objectives and activities

The objects of the charity are set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association and are summarised as follows:

To advance the religion of Islam in accordance with the doctrines and beliefs of the Sunni Hanafi sect of Muslims accepting the Tablighi Jamaat as a Dawah organisation.

To preserve the Islamic culture and tradition and to establish the social and religious order of Islam with a view to seeking the pleasure of Allah in this life and in the hereafter.

To promote, encourage and advance the religious education and activities of the society's Muslim inhabitants in Preston by provision of mosque and Madressa premises for the teaching and propagation of the Holy Quran and Hadith and the principles and tenets of Islam to all Muslims.

To make provisions for Salah (Namaaz) worship, fasting, other prayers and religious ceremonies to include Nikah, funeral and burials, lectures, meetings and seminars.

To organise and undertake such other projects consistent with the spirit of Islam as the society's trustees may decide from time to time.

In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and performance

The Charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims and the Trustees consider that these activities provide benefit to those who worship at the Mosque.

Our Mosque provides a centre for worship and prayers and for the activities associated with our faith.

Our religious services and activities include:Prayers: The Mosque is open all day.

Festivals: The Mosque provides refreshments during Ramadan for those attending our Mosque who wishes to break the fast together.

Funerals: The Mosque provides a complete funeral service in line with the teachings of Islam.

Ceremonies: The Mosque provides an appropriate location for religious ceremonies such as Nikah (Islamic marriage).

Islamic awareness: The Mosque provides a location for lectures which is open to all, to promote Islamic knowledge and awareness.

Community activities: Our Mosque provides location for meetings and seminars for local groups and organisations.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors' report) for the period ended 31 March 2023

We want to promote, encourage and advance the religious education and activities of the Society’s Muslim inhabitants in Preston by provision of Mosque and Madressa premises for the teaching and propagation of the Holy Quran and Hadith and the principles and tenets of Islam to all Muslims.

An important part of our strategy is to make provision for Salah (Namaaz) worship, fasting, other prayers and religious ceremonies to include Nikah, funeral and burials, lectures, meetings and seminars. Finally to organise and undertake such other projects consistent with the spirit of Islam as the Society’s Trustees may decide from time to time.

Financial review

The Charity’s main source of income is public donations. During the period we received £184,624 in Lillah donations including £11,574 in Gift Aid refund from H M Revenue & Customs.

The Trustees actively review all major risks which the Charity faces and drawn up a risk assessment which is reviewed at every meeting. The Trustees are satisfied that all systems are in place and arrangements have been made to manage any risks identified.

Structure, governance and management

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.

Preston Muslim Society, Masjid-E-Salaam is constituted as a Charitable Trust registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1148437, which is regulated by Memorandum and articles dated 20th July 2012.

The Trustees are also Directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees must hold at least two meetings each year. A quorum at the meeting of the Trustees is at least fifty per cent (50%) of the Trustees in office and meetings may be held either in person or by suitable electronic means agreed by all Trustees.

The Trustees as charity trustees have control of the Society and its property and funds. The subscribers to the Memorandum (being the first members) are also first Trustees. The Subsequent Trustees are appointed by the Trustees. When complete, the Trustees consist of at least ten and not more than nineteen individuals. Trustees are appointed for life. On the death of a Trustee, the deceased Trustee’s nominated next of kin is eligible under the Articles of Association.

Reference and administrative details

See preceding page under 'Charity Information'.

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

All trustees are named on the preceding page under 'Charity Information'.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors' report) for the period ended 31 March 2023

Statement of Trustee’s responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the Directors of Preston Muslim Society – Masjid-E-Salaam) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period in preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:-

h Select suitable accounting policies to be applied consistently

h Prepare the financial statements on the going concern bases unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees for the purposes of charity law who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1 of the Financial Statement.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Mr Ayub Bux Date: 28/07/2023 Director and Trustee

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Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam (the Trust) for the period ended 31 March 2023.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

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:

• the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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

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.

The appointed independent examiner of the trust:

M A Ibrahim (FCCA) for and on behalf of Date: 28/07/2023 M.A.I (Accountants) Limited 7 St Andrews Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 8AE

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Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam Statement of financial activities for the period ended 31 March 2023

Notes
Unrestricted Endowment
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
£
Income
3
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
207,398
-
207,398
Other
506
-
506
Total
207,904
-
207,904
Expenditure
4
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
155,349
54,896
210,245
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
52,555
(54,896)
(2,341)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
244,794
5,160,614
5,405,408
Net incoming resources for the year
52,555
(54,896)
(2,341)
Total funds carried forward
297,349
5,105,718
5,403,067
Total
2022
£
210,850
3,531
214,381
189,019
25,362
5,380,046
25,362
5,405,408

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Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam Balance Sheet At 31 March 2023

Notes
Unrestricted Endowment
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
6
2,738
5,105,718
5,108,456
2,738
5,105,718
5,108,456
Current assets
Debtors
7
29,993
-
29,993
Cash at bank and in hand
269,887
-
269,887
299,880
-
299,880
Creditors:amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors and accruals
8
5,269
-
5,269
Net current assets
294,611
-
294,611
Net assets
297,349
5,105,718
5,403,067
Funds of the Charity
9
Unrestricted funds
297,349
-
297,349
Endowment Waqaf funds
-
5,105,718
5,105,718
Total funds
297,349
5,105,718
5,403,067
Total
2022
£
5,164,264
5,164,264
35,367
206,842
242,209
1,065
241,144
5,405,408
244,794
5,160,614
5,405,408

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by

Mr Ilyas Patel Date: 28/07/2023 Trustee

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Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023

Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis, under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 and charities SORP (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2019, published by the Charity Commission in England & Wales.

The charity is a public benefit entity.

2 Accounting Policies

Income

Income from charitable activities and voluntary donations are included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when received. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

Expenditure

Expenditure is included in the accounts on an accruals basis.

Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Buildings 1% Straight line Fittings and equipment 10% Straight line

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

Restricted funds

Restricted funds are funds subject to specific trusts, which may be declared by the donor(s) or with their authority (e.g. in a public appeal) or created through legal process, but still within the wider objects of the charity. Restricted funds may be restricted income funds, which are spent at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of some particular aspect(s) of the objects of the charity, or they may be endowment funds, where the assets are required to be invested, or retained for actual use, rather than spent.

Endowment Waqaf funds

Endowment Waqaf funds as applied to mosque property is a religious endowment. The properties under Waqaf endowment are dedicated to Allah SWT for public benefit on a perpetual basis. Restricted Fixed Waqaf funds cannot be gifted, granted or disposed.

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Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023

3
Analysis of income
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift Aid
Rental income
Total
Other
Grants received
Total
Total income
4
Analysis of expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Wages and paye
Employee pension
HMRC JRS grant
Heat and light
Water charges
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Grants & Donations
Depreciation
Telephone and internet
Subscriptions and software
Stationery, postage and printing
Sundry expenses
Independent examiner's fee
Bank charges
Total
Total expenditure
5
Grants made to institutions
Name of institutions
Lancashire Teaching Hospital Charity
Ummah Welfare Trust
Akhuwat UK Trust
Saylani Welfare Trust
Angle Welfare & Education Trust
Save our World
Al Khair Foundation
Other
Unrestricted Endowment
2023
funds
funds
Total funds
£
£
£
184,624
-
184,624
11,574
-
11,574
11,200
-
11,200
207,398
-
207,398
-
-
506
-
506
506
-
506
207,904
-
207,904
Unrestricted Endowment
2023
funds
funds
Total funds
£
£
£
59,625
-
59,625
933
-
933
-
-
-
16,850
-
16,850
4,992
-
4,992
9,667
-
9,667
4,386
-
4,386
55,000
-
55,000
912
54,896
55,808
669
-
669
1,245
-
1,245
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,000
70
-
70
155,349
54,896
210,245
155,349
54,896
210,245
Purpose
Flood Relief
Medical
Poverty Relief
Flood Relief
Flood Relief
Drought Relief
Winter Appeal
2022
Prior year
£
154,967
10,700
45,183
210,850
3,022
509
3,531
214,381
2022
Prior year
£
59,472
1,635
14,696
13,693
1,818
9,044
2,219
26,953
55,808
802
335
1,160
334
1,000
50
189,019
189,019
£
4,000
12,000
5,000
20,000
12,000
1,000
1,000
55,000

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Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023

6 Land, buildings, equipment and fittings

Buildings
£
Cost
At 1 April 2022
5,489,610
At 31 March 2023
5,489,610
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
328,996
Charge for the year
54,896
At 31 March 2023
383,892
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
5,105,718
At 31 March 2022
5,160,614
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Debtors
2023
Analysis of debtors:
£
Prepayments
-
Loan
29,993
29,993
8
Creditors
2023
Analysis of creditors:
£
Taxes and other creditors
625
Accruals
4,644
5,269
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Analysis of fund assets and liabilities
Unrestricted
funds
£
Tangible fixed assets
2,738
Investments
-
Current assets
299,880
Current liabilities
(5,269)
297,349
10 Details of certain items of expenditure
2023
Fees for examination of the accounts
£
Independent examiner’s fees
1,000
Buildings
£
5,489,610
Fittings and
Total
equipment
£
£
9,122
5,498,732
5,489,610 9,122
5,498,732
328,996
54,896
5,472
334,468
912
55,808
383,892 6,384
390,276
5,105,718 2,738
5,108,456
5,160,614 3,650
5,164,264
2022
£
5,374
29,993
35,367
2022
£
625
440
1,065
Endowment
Total
funds
2023
£
£
5,105,718
5,108,456
-
-
-
299,880
-
(5,269)
297,349 5,105,718
5,403,067
2022
£
1,000

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Preston Muslim Society - Masjid-e-Salaam Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2023

11 Transactions with trustees and related parties.

There were no benefits, expenses or remuneration paid to the Trustees or persons connected to them.

12 Employees
Average number of employees
2023
Number
4
2022
Number
5

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.

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