NEW HORIZONS IN BRITISH ISLAM
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, no: 1151923)
Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ended 31[st] December 2020
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Pages Contents
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Administrative Information |
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Trustees’ Report |
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Independent Examiners’ Report |
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Statement of Financial Activities |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Accounts |
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New Horizons in British Islam
Administrative information
For year ended 31st December 2020
Full name New Horizons in British Islam Registered charity number 11519213 Registered address 36 Langham Street, London, W1W 7AP Trustees Rabiha Hannan Naved Siddiqi Dilwar Hussain Accountants Woodbridge Waterfields Ltd (International Accountants) Leicester Business Centre 111 Ross Walk Leicester LE4 5HH Bankers Barclays Bank Plc Sort Code: 20-49-17 Account No 1: 53571246 Account No 2: 50773050
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New Horizons in British Islam
Trustees’ Report
For year ended 31st December 2020
The trustees present their Annual Report with the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020.
Governance and management
The charity is managed in accordance with its Constitution as a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Trustees are responsible for good governance of the charity and advice is sought from expert sources where necessary. The Trustees named above served for the whole of this term and the appointment of any new Trustees shall be governed by the Constitution. The Trustees are vigilant that the charity pursues its Objects and works to benefit the public.
Recruitment and training of trustees
The trustees named on page 3 have served throughout the year. Appointment of trustees is governed by the Trust Deed. The board of trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees, whom they consider suitably respected and knowledgeable in the field, to fill vacancies arising throughout resignation or death. New trustees are encouraged to participate in Charity Commission workshops for the instruction of new trustees.
Objects
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To advance and promote knowledge of the religion of Islam
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To promote religious harmony for the public benefit by advancing knowledge and understanding of Islam.
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To further such other purposes as are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time at their absolute discretion determine
Summary of the main achievements during the period
3 months into 2020 the Covid-19 Pandemic brought on a national lockdown for much of the year. This had a significant effect on our activities during this year.
British Islam Conference
The British Islam Conference (BIC) took place for the fifth consecutive year on the 22[nd] and 23[rd] of February 2020 in London. It brought together a total of 260 attendees, including 47 speakers, over the course of two days. The BIC started on Saturday morning with a Keynote speech from Professor Ebrahim Moosa on ‘Challenges to Contemporary Muslim Thought: Power, Reform and Faith’, followed by a Q&A. The conference allowed for seven sessions spread over the course of two days. Each session had three to four parallel streams where people (of any faith or no faith) could showcase their ideas and thoughts, relevant to the theme – however controversial or safe. The topics covered included: Education, Environment, Mental Health, Relationships, Extremism, Islamic Reformist Thought, Islamophobia, Jewish-Muslim Relations, Gender Equality, Black Muslims, Secularism and Atheism, as well as Current Events (US Foreign policy under Trump and Brexit) and Muslim communities around the world (Uyghur Muslims of China, Lessons from Indonesia and Reformism in Iran).
No Them, Only Us
From June 2020 (to July 2021), we ran the ‘No Them, Only Us’ programme. ‘No Them, Only Us’ is a comprehensive training package for KS3 and KS4 students that aims to encourage and empower students with tools to stand up to hate, prejudice, intolerance, and increase students’ resilience to divisive narratives. We have combined our expertise combatting hate and prejudice with the expertise of a life coach to truly tackle the roots of hate. We believe that by teaching students to cope with negative emotions and experiences in a healthy way, and encouraging real empathy and understanding, we can empower them to become upstanders to hate. The programme offered two packages: student-led (online) and teacher-led (in the classroom). We created a dedicated website and educational resources such as lesson plans, worksheets, student Activity kits, videos, and
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Google Classroom assignments. We estimate the number of students who have benefited from the resources we created to be around 360.
Give a little bit of yourself… literally!
From November 2019 to September 2020, we held both an online and off-line campaign targeting the UK’s Muslim community to raise awareness of organ donation and changes to the law. We held consultation discussions with community members to learn more about people’s apprehensions around organ donation. We launched a dedicated website that comprehensively lays out the many fatwas (legal opinions) and theological arguments for organ donation and talks about the changes in the law. We also recorded a series of informative videos including family-based conversations on the new law.
Ramadan Bites
As in previous years, throughout Ramadan we invited a diverse range of people to reflect on what Ramadan means to them. These Ramadan Bites videos were seen thousands of times of Facebook.
The Great British Faith Off!
After two award nominated nights in 2018 and 2019, New Horizons in British Islam presented a brand new comedy show in February Leicester in 2020. The show was hosted by former Bollywood dance instructor/banker/policy advisor and now comedian, Eshaan Akbar and included three other fantastic acts. Over 70 people attended the event.
World Mediation Day Seminar
New Horizons in British Islam celebrated Conflict Resolution Day 2020 with a virtual seminar on mediation entitled “Family, Business and Community Mediation among Muslims: Diversity, Ethics and Contemporary Practice” The seminar opened with an address by Mr. Jean Ayoub, Secretary General of the International Social Service of Geneva included 4 leading global specialists with extensive field experience highlighting the diversity and pluralism inherent in Alternative Dispute Resolution practices among Muslims. The discussion brought together over 100 participants and focused on what mediation is, the advantages and disadvantages of informal justice, and how Muslim communities deal with conflict resolution in Muslim majority countries and in diasporic settings.
Social Media & Communications
Our online profile continued to steadily gather momentum and increase month by month. We had blogs on our website, regular posts on Facebook and Twitter and we also started an Instagram account. With the limited resources we had for physical activities, social media provides us a powerful outlet to reach audiences. We also continued to provide interviews to local and national media on a number of occasions.
Summary and Future plans
This was a very difficult year indeed, not just for us but for much of the country, especially the charitable sector. We prioritised care of our staff and allowed for flexible working conditions that would keep them safe above all other consideration. Due to our size, we weren’t able to benefit from furlough (which would have meant leaving ourselves with no paid staff time) and didn’t qualify for grant assistance from the government. Nevertheless we look to the future with hope and even if the financial situation continues to remain difficult, our conviction for the work we do and the contribution we make to people around us continues to motivate us.
Financial review
| Incoming resources Voluntary grants and donations Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Lokahi Foundation Unbound Philanthrophy Groundwork London Kindlink Other income generated activities Resources expended |
£ 5,518 58,000 1,151 10,000 18,932 2,654 1,800 ______ 98,055 98,601 |
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Net outgoing resources
(546)
Unrestricted fund balance carried forward to next year
(11,757)
Reserves Policy
The administrative expenses of the charity have been minimal for most of the year and the trustees therefore consider that the level of reserves at 31 December 2020 was adequate. However, with staff being employed and costs envisioned to become more substantial this was scheduled to be reviewed in the following year.
Risk management
The Board of Trustees meet on a regular basis to review the risks faced by the charity. They do not consider that any material risks currently exist.
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees are required under the Charities Act 2011 to prepare financial statements for each financial year that gives a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees
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Dilwar Hussain Chair of Trustees
Approved by the Board on 29[th] October 2021
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Independent Examiners’ Report to the Trustees of New Horizons in British Islam
For year ended 31st December 2020
We report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020 set out on pages 8 to 12.
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Woodbridge Waterfields Ltd. Leicester Business Centre 111 Ross Walk, Leicester, LE4 5HH
Date: 29[th] October 2021
Relevant professional body
The Association of International Accountants
Twaraq Oozeerally Membership no: 139087
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st December 2020
| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Donations, legacies and grants Incoming resources from charitable activities Conference generated income Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable expenditure Governance costs NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES TOTAL FUNDS brought forward TOTAL FUNDS carried forward |
Notes (2) (3) |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - 2,451 2,451 |
Unrestricted funds £ 96,255 1,800 ______ 98,055 97,901 700 ______ 98,601 (546) (13,662) (14,208) |
2020 £ 96,255 1,800 ______ 98,055 97,901 700 ______ 98,601 (546) (11,211) (11,757) |
2019 £ 98,863 280 __ 99,143 114,026 700 ____ 114,726 (15,583) 4,372 (11,211) |
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CONTINUING OPERATIONS
All the charity’s operations, as described in the Trustees’ Report, are continuing.
TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
There were no recognised gains or losses other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities for the above two financial years.
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Balance Sheet at 31st December 2020
| FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Other debtors Cash at bank CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS CAPITAL Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Notes (4) (5) |
2020 £ 2,903 - 39,650 39,650 (54,310) (14,660) (11,757) (11,757) 2,451 (14,208) (11,757) |
2019 £ 6,986 - 2,252 2,252 (20,449) (18,197) (11,211) (11,211) 2,451 (13,662) (11,211) |
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Signed on behalf of the,
Board of Trustees
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Dilwar Hussain Chair of Trustees
Approved by the Board on 29[th] October 2021
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Notes to the Accounts at 31st December 2020
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern.
(b) Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
In preparing the accounts, the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 a restatement of comparative items was needed. No restatements were required.
Income recognition
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Donations are recognised when the Trust has been notified whether in writing or by any other means of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Legacy gifts are recognised on a case by case basis following the granting of probate when the administrator/executor for the estate has communicated in writing both the amount and settlement date. In the event that the gift is in the form of an asset other than cash or a financial asset traded on a recognised stock exchange, recognition is subject to the value of the gift being reliably measurable with a degree of reasonable accuracy and the title to the asset having been transferred to the charity. There were no legacy gifts in the financial year under review.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
Expenditure recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings.
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Governance costs
Governance costs comprise the cost of external accountancy services. These have not been charged to the trust.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity which comprise amounts received by the charity for general use and are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of any aspect of the charity’s objectives. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the trust’s work or for specific artistic projects being undertaken by the trust.
2. Analysis of incoming resources
| Analysis Voluntary unrestricted donations and grants Donations, legacies and grants Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Leicester HFD ASD Unbound Philanthrophy Groundwork London Kindlink Lokahi Foundation The Church Urban Other income generated activities NHS Blood Transplant 3. Analysis of resources expended Analysis Legal and professional fees Other payroll and book-keeping costs Rent, rates and insurance Depreciation Telephone and internet Printing, postages and stationery Advertising and PR Books and subscriptions Internship Research and consultancy IT and related costs Travel, accommodation and subsistence Gifts Utilities Bank charges Donations Repairs and maintenance Hire of Conference Venue |
Restricted £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Unrestricted £ 5,518 58,000 - 10,000 18,932 2,654 1,151 - 1,800 - --------- 98,055 Unrestricted £ 700 - 3,048 4,083 137 2,088 2,943 - - 9,650 2,903 14,554 - - 140 13 - 4,551 |
2020 £ 55,18 58,000 - 10,000 18,932 2,654 1,151 - 1,800 - --------- 98,055 2019 £ 2,418 47,000 8,914 - - - 21,301 5,000 4,560 9,950 ---------- 99,413 2020 £ 700 - 3,048 4,083 137 2,088 2,943 - - 9,650 2,903 14,554 - - 140 13 - 4,551 2019 £ 763 9,144 1,795 674 1,034 3,578 - - 9,663 1,897 17,276 - - 186 332 121 - |
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| Training projects | - | - | - | 4,983 |
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| Outreach work | - | - | - | 5,080 |
| Events and local projects | - | 1,837 | 1,837 | 3,676 |
| Fund raising expenses | - | - | - | - |
| Motor vehicle expenses | - | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,280 |
| Cleaning and canteen expenses | - | - | - | 342 |
| Salaries and wages | - | 45,682 | 45,682 | 44,683 |
| Other wages | - | - | - | - |
| Employers NI | - | 3,183 | 3,183 | 4,091 |
| Pension costs | - | 767 | 767 | 1,060 |
| Staff welfare | - | 767 | 767 | 3,068 |
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| - | 98,601 | 98,601 | 114,726 | |
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Notes to the Accounts at 31 December 2020
4. Tangible fixed assets
Cost
| Balance brought forward Additions Balance carried forward Accumulated depreciation Balance brought forward Depreciation charge for the year Balance carried forward Net book value Balance brought forward Balance carried forward |
Computer and visual equipment £ 20,415 - -------- 20,415 Computer and visual equipment £ (13,429) (4,083) ------- (17,512) Computer and visual equipment £ 6,986 2,903 |
Computer and visual equipment £ 20,415 - -------- 20,415 Computer and visual equipment £ (13,429) (4,083) ------- (17,512) Computer and visual equipment £ 6,986 2,903 |
Computer and visual equipment £ 20,415 - -------- 20,415 Computer and visual equipment £ (13,429) (4,083) ------- (17,512) Computer and visual equipment £ 6,986 2,903 |
Furniture, fixtures and fittings £ 154 - ---- 154 Furniture, fixtures and fittings £ (154) (-) ------ (154) Furniture, fixtures and fittings £ - - |
Furniture, fixtures and fittings £ 154 - ---- 154 Furniture, fixtures and fittings £ (154) (-) ------ (154) Furniture, fixtures and fittings £ - - |
Total £ 20,569 -------- 20,569 Total £ (13,583) (4,083) --------- (17,666) Total £ 2,903 2,903 |
Total £ 20,569 -------- 20,569 Total £ (13,583) (4,083) --------- (17,666) Total £ 2,903 2,903 |
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| £ 2,903 |
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| 2,903 |
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Notes to the Accounts at 31 December 2020
| 5. Creditors and accruals Analysis of creditors Amounts falling due within 1 year Other net creditors Accruals and deferred payments Trade creditors 2020 £ (51,238) - (3,072) 2019 £ (19,049) - - |
Amount falling due after |
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more than 1 year 2020 £ - - - 2019 £ - - - |
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