REGISTERED CHARITY: 1192374
Muslim Foundation UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD
01 DECEMBER 2021 TO 30 NOVEMBER 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The trustees, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 01[st] December 2021 to 30[th] November 2022.
INCORPORATION
The standard registration was incorporated on 20 November 2012.
Registered Charity Number
1150549
Registered Office
24 Gladstone Street, Basford, Nottingham NG7 6GA
Trustees
Mr Ajaz Bhatti Trustee Dr Zaheer Hussain Trustee Mr Syed Hussain Trustee
Independent Examiner
Quba Accountancy LTD 14 Mayne Avenue Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LS
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees sets our future aims and priorities focusing on strategic planning and governance and also evaluates our performance and progress in our work to alleviate poverty and suffering.
The Board of Trustees appraises the Senior Management Team and can make appointments to it as well as dismissals. The Board of Trustees also make sure that we satisfy the regulatory requirements on us as a charity and works with key stakeholders.
Recruiting and Appointing Trustees
All our trustees are volunteer, chosen because they all have the diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience that we need to respond to the challenges of today. Stakeholders and partners may nominate trustees and sometimes we will make a personal approach to potential candidates.
Governing document
Muslim Foundation UK refers to the charity incorporated organisation with a governing document known as Trust Deed originally incorporated on 20 November 2012.
Responsibilities of Trustees
The annual report and financial statements are prepared according to the relevant law and approved by the trustees.
The trustees keep adequate accounting records and they show and explain our transactions. The records also disclose our financial position with reasonable accuracy at any time and enable trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply with Charity Commission Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2015.
Grant Making Policies
We provide grants to projects if the request meets our charitable objectives and criteria. Project grant making is managed according to a designated process, which is documented in our Operational Risk-Management Framework. We aim to treat all grant applications professionally, equally and fairly. We make the final decision as to eligibility to receive a grant, at our discretion.
Public Benefit
We develop strategic plans to make certain that we provide maximum public benefit and achieve our strategic objectives, which fall under purposes defined by the Charity Act 2006.
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Objectives and Strategic activities
The objects of the charity are set below:
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(A) TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH BY THE PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE TO SERVE MUSLIM AND NON-MUSLIMS ALIKE.
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(B) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE POOR AND NEEDY AROUND THE WORLD.
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(C) TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME-TO-TIME THINK FIT
The Charity carried out some activities for the benefit of the community.
Books Distribution : Muslim Foundation UK undertook the noble task of distributing books to disadvantaged individuals. This effort aimed to provide them with the knowledge necessary for survival in this world and to guide them on the path to becoming better human beings.
Mosque Maintenance : Muslim Foundation UK diligently maintained and financially supported its mosque, a place of worship for Muslims. The organization bore the expenses throughout the year, ensuring that the local community had a well-kept and welcoming space to gather and offer their prayers.
ZAMZAM Water and AJWA Dates Distribution : In addition to the aforementioned activities, Muslim Foundation UK also extended its charitable efforts by distributing ZAMZAM water and AJWA dates to those in need. This act of generosity served to provide essential nourishment and sustenance to the less fortunate in the community.
Achievements and Performance
Muslim Foundation UK made a significant impact on the local community by offering a conducive place for worship, ensuring the upkeep of the Mosque, and extending its reach to benefit a larger number of people. Approximately 250 individuals in the community found solace and spiritual guidance in the well-maintained Mosque, thanks to the Foundation's support.
Furthermore, the Foundation extended its educational outreach by distributing books to students. These books equip the recipients with the knowledge necessary to thrive and become better individuals.
This collective effort, which benefited around 250 Mosque-goers and book recipients, was made possible through the generous contributions of our donors. Additionally, 200 individuals were also recipients of the benevolence of ZAMZAM water and AJWA dates, ensuring essential nourishment for those in need.
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Financial Review
The charity received sum of £38,568 in donations from various sources.
The charity does not have any reserve policy.
The funds are in surplus by £25,170 at the balance sheet.
No funds are in deficit at the balance sheet.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.
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Signature
Name: Syed Hussain
Position: Trustee
Date: 07 [th] Nov 2023
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 01 DEC 2021 TO 30 NOV 2022 TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts for the period 01[st] December 2021 to 30[th] November 2022 set out below.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for the period (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts
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Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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To state weather particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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 examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- (1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements have not been met;
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- (2) To which. In my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner
Signature : Mr Dawood Masood AFA, MIPA Date: 08/11/2023
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Charity Name No (if any) Muslim Foundation UK 1150549 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01-Dec-21 30-Nov-22
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Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 29,243 - - - - - - - 29,243 - - - 29,243 - 7,710 - 6,463 6,447 - - - - 20,620 - - - 20,620 8,623 - 8,623 26,810 26,810 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 9,325 - - - - - - - 9,325 - - - 9,325 19,588 - - - - - - - - 19,588 - - - 19,588 - 10,263 8,623 - - 1,640 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 38,568 - - - - - - - 38,568 - - - 38,568 19,588 7,710 - 6,463 6,447 - - - - 40,207 - - - 40,207 - 1,640 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 38,568 - - - - - - - 38,568 - - - 38,568 19,588 7,710 - 6,463 6,447 - - - - 40,207 - - - 40,207 - 1,640 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donation | 29,243 | 42,326 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
29,243 | 42,326 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 42,326 | ||||||
| Charitable Activities | - | 27,620 | ||||
| Admin Cost | 7,710 | 5,905 | ||||
| Governance Cost | - | 1,390 | ||||
| Mortgage Repayment | 6,463 | 7,159 | ||||
| Loan Repayment | 6,447 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 20,620 | 42,074 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 42,074 | ||||||
| 8,623 | - 10,263 | - | - 1,640 | 252 | ||
| - 8,623 | 8,623 | - | - | - | ||
| 26,810 | - | - | 26,810 | 26,558 | ||
| 26,810 | - 1,640 | - | 25,171 | 26,810 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
07/11/2023
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Qard e Hasana Commercial Loan Details Details Cash in hand & at Bank Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 26,810 - 1,640 - - - - 26,810 - 1,640 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) 249,950 - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) 58,553 71,616 - - - Print Name Syed Hussain |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| 249,950 | |||
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Syed Hussain | 07/11/2023 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
07/11/2023
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