The Muslirn Culttiral Society of Leeds clity Nurnber 1148484 A1uAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 mai.ch 2025 REGISTEI REI D OFFICE Muslim Cultural Society Comway Road LS8 5JH
The Muslim Cultural Society of Leeds FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEI AR EI NDED 31 March 2025 rNDEX TO ACCOUNTS CONTENTS PAGE NO. Legal & Administrative Infomiation Trustees, Report Accountants Repoit Statement of financial activitie5 Balance Sheet Notes to the financiaI Stements 7-10
The Muslim Cultural Society of Leeds Legal & Administrative Information Year Ended 31 March 2025 Charity Number 1148484 Trustees Sheikh Mehboob Ur Rehman Mohammed Sadique Ashaq Hussain Mohammed Younis Chairman Mohammed Sadique Registered Office Conway Road Harehills Leeds LS8 5JH Accountants AJMalik&Co Chartered Certified Accounlanls Wesl Yorshire Leeds LS116JX Bankers Lloyds Bank Page 1
The Muslim Cultural Society of Leeds Trustees, Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (Report Year Ended.. 31 March 20251 Trustees, Report The trustees present their report and the financi81 slalemenls for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Board of Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year ended 31 March 2025 and consider that the charity is in a strong position lo continue ils objectives during the coming year, and that the charity assets are adequate to fulfil ils obligations. Name, Registered Office and Constitution of the Chaiity The full name of the charity is The Muslim Cultural Society of Leeds, also known by the name of Bilal Mosque. Legal Registration Details-. Dale of Formation: 0810812012 The Principal Office.. Conway Road, Harehills, Leeds LS8 SJH Charity Registration Number.. 1148584 Aims and Oljjectives of the Muslim Cultural Society IMCSI The Muslim Cultural Society ol Leeds is commilled lo promoting the values and teachings of IsIam in a way that benefits the entire commvnily, both Muslim and non-muslim. Our aim5 reflect a balance between failh-based guidance, community service, and inlerfailh understanding. Our key objectives arè to.. Are as per our Trusvconslltulion. Ejttertslort of the Papistani Centre In recent years, we have witnessed significant growth in our local Muslim community, including a large increase in non- Pakistani Muslims such as African, Kurdish, and Afghan families settling in the area. This growth. while 2 positive sign of our Mosque's central role in community life, has placed considerable pressure on our current facilities. To meet this rising demand, we are taking active steps to revive and expand the Pakistani Cenlre, which had pvIOuslY been dormant following fire damage several years ago. Our redevelopment plans for the centre are focused on several key needs.. Expanded space for educational activities- With over 200 Childn allènding classes and growing interest in adult learning, the current classrooms are no longer sufficient. The revilalised Centre will include purpose-buill classrooms 8nd study areas lo support Qur'anic studies, academic tuition, and communty-b8sed educational programs. - A dedicated bereavement 5UPPOrt centre- We aim lo provide a specialised space for funeral arrangements, including private condolence rooms, a family kitchen a8, and ¢ounselling sUPPOrt to help families through difficult times in a dignified and culturally appropriate selling. Flexible community spaces- The new Centre WTII offer multipurpose rooms for meetings. seminars, and community events, encouraging wider participation and collaboration among 10¢81 groups. Support for smaller organisalions - The Centre will 81so serve 8s a shared facility for smaller Mosques and local community groups that lack premises of Iheir own. To ensure long-lerm sustainability, we plan lo include rentable rooms and event spa¢es, generating income lo help rnainlain and grow our services at low or no cost to the community. Page 2
The revilalisation of the Pakistani Centre is a major slep in our commitment lo supporting the needs of our diverse and expanding congregation. Achlevements Religious Activities The Mosque remains al the heart of our community, providing a sacred space for worship and a ¢enlre for spiritual, so¢ial, and educational enrichment. During the year under review, the Mosque continued lo serve as a hub for religious engagement. offering all daily services and key failh-based aclivilies. Marriage and Nikkah Ceremonies- Our Mosque offers a dignified and spirilual selling for Islamic marriage (Nikkahl services. In 2024, we were honoured lo host more than two dozen marriage ceremonies. providing support to couples beginning their new chapter together in 8ccordance with Islamic Iradilions. Hifz and Educational Classes.. The Hifz (Qur'an memorisalionl programme continues lo be a cornerstone of our educational services. We provide young people with slru¢lured opportunities lo memorise the Qur'an, supported by academic luilion in core subjects. We have over 200 students, both male and female. aged between 7 and 16, who attend regular classes throughout the week. FuturE Plan5 As our community continues to grow in size and diversity. The Muslim Cultural Society of Leeds is committed to expanding and improving the services we provide-religiously, edLJ¢aliDnally, and socially. Our short-lerm goals include= Increasing the number of failh-based educational programmes, including structured courses on Qur'anic studies, Arabic language, and Islamic history. Enhancing youth engagement by offering MO educational and mentoring opportunities, especially for young Muslims navigating idenlily, faith, and modern challenges. Developing our bereavement services, with plans lo establish a dedicated centre that offers compassionate and culturally appropriate support lo grieving families. Organising more community events. workshops. and open forums that promote unity,'understanding, and community cohesion. Our long-term ambitions include-. Establishing the Mosque as a centre for lifelong learning, offering failh-based education as well as skills development and academic support for 811 ages. Increasing interfaith engagement, including hosting regular open days, school visits, and collaborative events with other faith groups lo foster mutual respect 2nd understanding. Creating a sustainable model for community growth through the redevelopment of the Pakistani Cenlre, providing additional space for classes, famity services, and outreach programmes. Slrenglhening partnerships with local organisalions, charities, and public setvices lo better support the social, spiritual. and welfare needs Df our congregation and the wider comrnunily. Al the heart of all future plans is our continued commitment to uphold the principles of Islam while contributing posilNely lo the dwerse society around us. Chairman 0310712025 Page 3
TlieMit&liJiTCtiliirnlSoclery frtLgerfs YthrEiiiliiik31 2025 INDEPEI¥DENf EXAMINER'S REPOATON TIIE.tCCOUJYTS ForTli¢YeAr 31 Marth 2•2S Wercwrton ih¢ unauditedactDunL%ofi charity forihe riod fiom l April 2024 1031 Mar¢h 2025 s¢t on 310 7 Rr¥PEtt rtIPOMEib51¢S¢ YniJt¢¢5llnd tsankirtÈr As he¢haritYs irymeesyoullrc respal1¢ for lh¢ weiAll0n ofilie Bccoun15'. you Cvnsl(.r Ihal ihe &udit requirement ofs¢¢1ion4312)ofihEchBrilie5 Acl 1993 li Aci)doesnoiapply. It is my respDnsibiliiyiosioie, onThc basis ofibe procedure specified im ihtrGtntral Dire¢lng$1VenY the ChDrityCornmisSioner$undtrSeClion4317Xb)ofil Act. WhMhertMllicularznaltC15havc CDMQ to myoM¢nllOIL ftsts IteporL My e%llrninatiOn Ils Out in a¢¢orthn¢¢ Mrilhi GvTrErnl Dircclion5 Eiven by Ihe Charily Commissioners. Ancxaminfjtion ITludeSar¢evO[lh¢ a¢¢rAMting records kepibyihocharityand e0iwri50n ofTh¢nccount5 preycntEd inihosc rtcOFds lifjlso in¢]LeS¢0nSlderntio ofuny unusurtl itcmsordisclosvres in ih¢ and scck-ingcxplanation5 fiom you IS Ituslcrs cllnccining motiets. The procedures undenaken do not providellll the cvidcnce ihal iyould r¢quircd in a 512tulQry audit. Lnd run5e4u¢nily Ido noi e%pKss4naudit opinion on ihc vieiv ¥iveD by ihEACCOUN5. Indrpcndtrtttxrnlttt*s Intonnecgion I1h myexomin4tion, nomoiterhllswmEto my Jiicntion [h¢rIhaD ihDt diKID5vd 111 Ivhi¢h byives me Tei5onable lo bclitvt I11 iThany tW¢l Ihe iequlrtments 10 K'eepa¢wyntiThg record5 in accordDncc I1h scclion 41 ofihcAe4and 10 wepllreoeeounis ivhi¢h Fecord iyith lhEa(bn1lgrcWrd5 and towmply I1h IhE ¢OiMtin$rtiulrtmenis ofthe A¢t h3ve nwmEt". or 12110 which, in myopinion, nitenityjn shouldb¢ driiyn inord¢rwenabl¢ap1owrveranaDSl or thc a¢eOunts to bc rtthd plell5edpletc the iyards inbnckeL%ifthtyth not awy. A.J. Malik &Co. ItTed C¢rtified AccotsLiioTrls LS11x 7n025 Pa8e 4
Tho Iu511M CiilurHI S¢ciety DfLced$ SIGÉeineKÉ offinancEuI aciivid for Ilieyeftr endecl 31 Mai'ch 2025 Totrti funds YeRr lo 3L_Mnr-2i Unrostrleto R¢stricte(I 'e:Ir t Iiojn IncomTn Rcsour¢¢$ Donilions & Ssmilgr Incom£ Siudertt fiQQ$ FuncrRI f4c Othcr Incomc Rent Rcceiable LCC Gr.?n¢ 155929 65670 155929 65670 250393 1700 19245 2000 2800 88283 88283 2800 Tot41 Inconiing Rcsoui'cc5 226399 89983 312682 JU5362 Re50uITe5 Expendc Dirc¢i Ch8riiable Expendiillre DOall0$ 10 Oih¢rChirilic5 Mil nagemEnt Hlld AdminTSlration of the charity Tot41 Rosoui'cos ExpoDdod 17)672 173672 152424 1700 90790 345186 1700 346886 243214 Nct Incoming I Ioiitgoing l Re$ouiYcs for the Yer Jncomlng Rostrietod Fiinds Nct MovernI in fiund$ B21allce Bouglii Fonirllrd at l JanuaTh 2017 Bilnnte CArried Fonv•r(l at3l Dte¢mb¢r 20J? 1118.787) 88283 (34.2041 62.148 1118,787) 3163i17 88283 34073 (34.2041 3197i90 62.148 31J5442 io io 3Q44730 122J56 3163386 3197590 nie Notes on Page4 to 6 Form PJrt OfTh¢K A¢¢oun Pase 5
Tho Muslim Cit1tur1] Society of Leeds lance Sheet as ai 31 Mftrch 2025 Notos 31-MAr-25 31-Mgr-24 Ftxcil Asstts Tangible fTxed Asset 2284183 2284183 2214388 Ciirrent Ass¢t5 Cash at Bank and in Hand 971514 992674 971514 992674 Amount falling due within one year 9472 Ntt Current Assets 960392 98J202 Totiil Assct Lcss Current Li#bilities 3244575 3197i90 Liabilities Amount falling due atler t0 than one year Nil Net A55ets 3244i75 3197i90 Fuiids UnrtStricied ReStri¢d 3244575 3198590 io 3244575 3198i90 TotAI Fiintls 3244575 3198590 Page 6
Muslim Cultural Society of Leeds Year Ended 31 March 2025 Notes to the Accounts and Reports l Accounting Policies lal The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the financial Reporting Standards for Small Entities (effective April 20081 and all other applicable accounting standards, as modifies by the Statement of recommended Practice for Accounting and reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales, Irevised June 20081 adapted to meet the needs of unincorporated organisations. The accounts have been drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Charities IAccount5 and Reports) Regulations 2008 Acts. and include the result of the charities operations which Bre described in the Trustees, Report, all of which are continuing. Insofar as the statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issed by the Charity Commissioners for the England & Wales. Irevised June 20081 requires compliance with specific Financial Reporting Standards other than the FRSSE. The charity has tal(en advantage of the exemption in the FRSSE from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement. The particular accounting policies followed are as below: Accounting Convention The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historica5 cost convention as modified by the revaluation of freehold land and buildings. The charity is entirely dependent on contlnuing donations and as a consequence the going concern basis is also dependent on the continuing donations. Incoming Resources Incoming Resource5 are accounted for on a receivable basis. Recognition and Liabilities Liabilities are recognised on the accrual's basis in accordance with normal accounting principles, modified where necessary in accordance with the guidance given in the statement of recommended practice for Accounting and Reporting Irevised June 20081, issued by the Charity Commissioner5 for England and Wales. Ibl Tangible frxed assets and depreciation All tangible fixed assets are, except freehold, land and buildings, are stated at cost less depreciation. Freehold land anrl buildings are stated at a valuation arrived at by a Pa8e 7
professiona51y qualified firm of valuer5. who valued the assets on the basis of open ma rket value In current use. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets (less there estimated residual value) over the estimated useful economic lives. Equipment 5% straight line Depreciation freehold buildings has not been provided for as they are con515tently kept at a high standard of repair, their economic lift is sufficiently long so that accumulated depreciation is not material to these financial statements. Icl Taxation As a registered charity, the organisation is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and Eains are applicable to charitable purposes only. Value added tax is not recoverable by the charity, and is thereft)re included in the relevant Costs in the statement of financial activities. Idl Winding up or dissolution of the charity If upon winding up or dissolution of the charityi there remains any assets, after the 53ti5faction of all debts and liabilities, the assets represented by the accumulated fund shall be transferred to some other charitable ljodies having similar objects to the charity. {el Staternent that no expenses were paid to trustees or connected persons No expenses were paid to trustees or persons connected with them. 2. Net incoming resources March 2025 March 2024 15 Stated after charging: Depreciation of tangible lixed a55ets owned by the charity. £7895 £7895 Page 8
The Muslim Cutur#l Socioty ofLeeds Jvoles lo ihefillaiicialslalemEpiCS for tlieyear ending 31 Mnrch 2025 A¢¢ounting Polltits Basis of Preparation The aceounts liave been prepared under the historical cosi conveniion and in accordanc¢ tvith tlic Charities Aci 1993. Tothl Fiittds YeAr To 31-Mi)r-25 Total fiuiids Yer To 31-MAr-24 Unrwtricted Fund Restrictcd Fun(1 DonRtions & Other Jncome Mosque Donations Children Fees Rent Reteiavable LCC Grant P8kistaDi Centre Income Other lrtcome Funeral SeTViC¢S 155929 65670 l i)929 65670 88283 2000 2800 2>0393 88283 34073 2000 250 16995 2000 2800 1700 89983 226399 314682 J05362 Dlrtct ChnrltEtble Exp¢nditur¢ Wages & NIC Care Taker Cosrs 153122 2Q7iO 173872 153122 20750 173872 131704 20720 131704 DonatlOllS to Other ChAI'lties Funeral 1700 1700 17QO 1700 Mh]tAgement nd Administration oftlic Chnrity Heat & Light Water Repairs & Renewa]s Telephone Printing & Advertising Insurance Food Security CIIArges stst1onY Softivarc Charity Donations Accouniancy Charges Cleaning & Sundries Legal Charges Depreciation 47175 14i86 47122 1253 2988 8156 5725 3025 47175 14586 47122 1253 2)721 14312 972 286 8024 662 i3)7 316] 410 8156 i725 302) 444 20000 3000 4753 5398 7894 444 20000 3000 47)3 5398 7894 168531 13iO 6783 3898 7894 902il No cmplo)'ees received ernolutnents ofmorc than £iO.000 Reslriced Nurnber Toial Number 19 Mangatnent and adminstration of tlie chority Community Centre 19 19 Page 9
TIIE NIu51im c11tnI Sotitty Of LcEI15 Ivoles to ihefillnnciolsrfi(eni#irrs for tlieyetsrcnrfing3J Mrtrcl$ 2025 Bilnl MosQUC Land TrAd¢x & 8uildittg CommiinilyQnt¢e L4rtd & Btsildin rixiur¢ & riiting5 Toi tsuiiding As Al l April 2024 72002 681962 1?2421 2292 Imwovcrnenls D¢ptECi31ion A5 Al YI Miirdi 2025 7894 78 72002 681962 30 8122 ercrcditors BgJAneens at l April 2W24 Incomin$Resour¢es 3197590 ou11$ R¢STe¢S Bdonceo5 llt31 fbtsT¢hti025 3J8992 Prti'iotss Ycnrs financ11 SuThmiry Financial Summary tlic for%¢ ¢nd¢d 31 MBtth 25 Inclte5 f5 forLeeds Islimiccernrtonly trxl itd0esnyror4VJat¢ incorne& expendiiuie ofullKra55oBiated chjritt. Pase 10