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2021-12-31-accounts

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Registered number: 08576827 Charity number: 1152922

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

DocuSign Envelope ID: A6CF21D0-EF23-4822-8071-AFF3230E6ABC

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustee Directors and advisers 1
Trustee Directors' report 2 - 5
Independent auditor's report on the financial statements 6 - 9
Statement of financial activities 10
Balance sheet 11 - 12
Statement of cash flows 13
Notes to the financial statements 14 - 32

DocuSign Envelope ID: A6CF21D0-EF23-4822-8071-AFF3230E6ABC

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEE DIRECTORS AND ADVISERS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

TRUSTEE DIRECTORS

Farouk Gulammohamed Ismail, Trustee Director Maqbul Hussain Mubeen, Trustee Director Gulam Ismail Nadat, Trustee Director Mehboob Ibrahim Patel, Trustee Director

COMPANY REGISTERED NUMBER

08576827

CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER

1152922

REGISTERED OFFICE

77 Vaughan Gardens, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3PB

PRINCIPAL OPERATING OFFICE

Elmbridge Road, Ilford, IG6 3SW

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

Clay Ratnage Strevens & Hills, Suite D, The Business Centre, Faringdon Avenue, Romford, Essex, RM3 8EN

BANKERS

HSBC Bank Plc, 126 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1DA

Al Rayan Bank Plc, 44 Hans Cres, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 0LZ

Lloyds Bank Plc, 39 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AU

TREASURER

Yunus Mohamed Jasat

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEE DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The Trustee Directors, who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose of the Companies Act, present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the charity for the 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustee Directors' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustee Directors confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the charity qualifies as small under section 383, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

A. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the charity are to maintain land for the purpose of the burial of Muslims and to act on behalf of the Muslim community to meet their needs as regards the procedures and practices relating to the interment of the deceased.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustee Directors have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit.

B. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES

The charity owns for the above purpose: + the freehold interest of approximately 21.5 acres of land situated at Elmbridge Road, Hainault,

C. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES

The cemetery continued with its work of providing burial and funeral services to the Muslim community during the year at its Elmbridge Road and Five Oaks Lane sites.

Major works at the Maylands site relating to the construction of buildings, landscaping, burial areas and roads for vehicular access are in progress.

D. SOCIAL INVESTMENT POLICIES

The charity has made a number of investments, the purpose of which is to help fund its activities in particular the future long term maintenance requirements of cemeteries.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEE DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

A. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND INCOME GENERATION

In addition to its income from burial fees, the charity continued during the year to receive donations, which it used to help fund its activities. The details of income and expenditure are shown in the attached Statement of Financial Activities.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

A. GOING CONCERN

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustee Directors have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

B. RESERVES POLICY

The Trustee Directors consider the maintenance of reserves to fund the future maintenance of the cemetery, including in particular the graves, to be of paramount importance and therefore a key priority. The accounts include provisions for future grave maintenance which totals £17,141,784 (2020 - £15,135,576) at the year end.

In addition, as circumstances permit, the Trustee Directors intend to build a portfolio of investments to provide income for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery including the graves.

Burial fees are reviewed regularly to ensure that adequate funds can be retained by the charity for future upkeep and maintenance.

Unrestricted reserves at the year end total £12,883,168 (2020 - £10,178,986) , and there were no restricted reserves at the year end (2020 - £Nil) .

C. PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The Trustee Directors have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. The Trustee Directors have assessed the risks and uncertainties relating to the Coronavirus and the challenges that the fast-moving guidance represents and have put in plans to mitigate these risks with safety as a priority.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

A. CONSTITUTION

Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association.

B. METHODS OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEE DIRECTORS

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustee Directors who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEE DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

C. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION-MAKING POLICIES

The charity was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in 2013 and, with effect from 1 January 2014, had transferred to it the assets of Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery Trust, a charity formed as a trust. The company is governed by a memorandum and articles of association. In addition a novation agreement was entered into between the Trust and the company under which the company assumed the liabilities of the Trust with effect from the same date.

The purpose behind the above change was only to change the legal basis of the charity from a Trust to a company limited by guarantee as the Trustee Directors believe the latter to be a more appropriate form of constitution.

Trustees' Meetings are held regularly. There is regular email and phone contact with the cemetery manager and the staff depending on needs.

D. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustee Directors have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

MEMBERS' LIABILITY

The Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 to the assets of the charity in the event of winding up.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustee Directors (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustee Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustee Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustee Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustee Directors are required to:

The Trustee Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEE DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITOR

Each of the persons who are Trustee Directors at the time when this Trustee Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:

AUDITOR

The auditors, Clay Ratnage Strevens & Hills, has indicated its willingness to continue in office. The Designated Trustee Directors will propose a motion re-appointing the auditor at a meeting of the Trustee Directors.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustee Directors on 10 October 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Farouk Gulammohamed Ismail Trustee Director

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

OPINION

We have audited the financial statements of Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the Statement of financial activities, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

BASIS FOR OPINION

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustee Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustee Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY (CONTINUED)

OTHER INFORMATION

The other information comprises the information included in the Annual report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's report thereon. The Trustee Directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES

As explained more fully in the Trustee Directors' responsibilities statement, the Trustee Directors (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustee Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Trustee Directors are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustee Directors either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY (CONTINUED)

AUDITOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

To identify risks of material misstatement due to fraud (“fraud risks”) we assessed events or conditions that could indicate an incentive or pressure to commit fraud or provide an opportunity to commit fraud. Our risk assessment procedures included:

Potential fraud risks that had been identified throughout the planning and commencement of the audit were communicated to the audit team.

The inherent limitations of audit present an unavoidable risk that we, the auditors, may not have detected some material misstatements within the financial statements despite proper planning and performance of our duties as auditors. Equally, there remains a risk of the non-detection of fraud which could involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. The audit procedures carried out are designed to detect material misstatements within the financial statements, and as such we take no responsibility for preventing non-compliance or fraud and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's report.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY (CONTINUED)

USE OF OUR REPORT

This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

CLAY RATNAGE STREVENS & HILLS

Statutory Auditors

Suite D

The Business Centre

Faringdon Avenue

Romford

Essex

RM3 8EN

10 October 2022

Clay Ratnage Strevens & Hills are eligible to act as auditors in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
4
Charitable activities
5
Investments
6
Total income
Expenditure on:
Investment management
7
Charitable activities:
8
Burial and funeral services
Governance cost
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
157,658
6,088,907
105,414
6,351,979
10,218
3,420,574
217,005
3,647,797
2,704,182
10,178,986
2,704,182
12,883,168
Restricted
funds
2021
£
7,600
-
-
7,600
-
7,600
-
7,600
-
-
-
-
Total
funds
2021
£
165,258
6,088,907
105,414
6,359,579
10,218
3,428,174
217,005
3,655,397
2,704,182
10,178,986
2,704,182
12,883,168
Total
funds
2020
£
100,036
5,875,402
95,466
6,070,904
10,044
3,258,144
182,398
3,450,586
2,620,318
7,558,668
2,620,318
10,178,986

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 14 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 08576827

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

Note
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
13
Tangible assets
14
Investments
16
Investment property
15
Current assets
Debtors
17
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than
one year
19
Provisions for liabilities
20
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
21
Unrestricted funds
21
Total funds
697,754
12,868,943
13,566,697
(288,700)
2021
£
2,869
15,178,131
1
2,039,523
17,220,524
13,277,997
30,498,521
(473,569)
(17,141,784)
12,883,168
-
12,883,168
12,883,168
390,248
10,889,551
11,279,799
(502,357)
2020
£
-
12,828,792
1
2,039,523
14,868,316
10,777,442
25,645,758
(331,196)
(15,135,576)
10,178,986
-
10,178,986
10,178,986

The entity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the entity to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

However, an audit is required in accordance with section 144 of the Charities Act 2011.

The Trustee Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 08576827

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustee Directors on 10 October 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Farouk Gulammohamed Ismail

Trustee Director

The notes on pages 14 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash generated in operating activities
24
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Purchase of fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
25
2021
£
4,297,066
105,414
(2,423,088)
(2,317,674)
1,979,392
10,889,551
12,868,943
2020
£
4,795,795
95,466
(820,321)
(724,855)
4,070,940
6,818,611
10,889,551

The notes on pages 14 to 32 form part of these financial statements

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The charity is a private company limited by guarantee and was incorporated in England and Wales. The members of the company are Trustee Directors named on page 1. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to a sum not exceeding £10 per member of the charity. The charity's registered office is 77 Vaughan Gardens, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3PB. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are to maintain land for the purpose of burial of Muslims and to act on behalf of the Muslim community to meet their needs as regards the procedures and practices relating to the interment of the deceased.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 GOING CONCERN

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's abilty to continue.

2.3 INCOME

Burial fees are recorded as income for the period in which they fall due based on the date of burial. Investment income is allocated to the appropriate fund.

Donations are shown as income in the period in which they are received.

Monies received as advanced payments for burial fees are taken to creditors in the balance sheet and will be taken to revenue funds as and when the burial takes place, to offset against the costs incurred relating to the burial.

2.4 EXPENDITURE

Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

2.4 EXPENDITURE (CONTINUED)

Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 TAXATION

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

2.6 INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND AMORTISATION

Intangible assets are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset on a straightline basis over its expected useful life.

The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Trademarks - 20 years

2.7 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition are included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives .

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

2.8 INVESTMENTS

Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

2.9 INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by the Trustee Directors and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

2.10 DEBTORS

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

2.11 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Cash at bank and 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.

2.12 LIABILITIES

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

2.13 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The charity only has financial assets and financial 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 with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.14 PENSIONS

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.

2.15 FUND ACCOUNTING

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustee Directors in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND AREAS OF JUDGMENT

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:

The charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.

Critical areas of judgment:

The valuation of investment property at £2,039,523 (2020 - £2,039,523) have been made.

The estimate of future grave maintenance costs totalling £17,141,784 (2020 - £15,135,576) have been made.

4. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Total 2020
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
157,658
95,496
Restricted
funds
2021
£
7,600
4,540
Total
funds
2021
£
165,258
100,036
Total
funds
2020
£
100,036

5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Income from charitable activities - Burial and funeral services
Total 2020
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
6,088,907
5,875,402
Total
funds
2021
£
6,088,907
5,875,402
Total
funds
2020
£
5,875,402

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

6. INVESTMENT INCOME

Investment income - investment properties
Investment income
Total 2020
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
84,050
21,364
105,414
95,466
Total
funds
2021
£
84,050
21,364
105,414
95,466
Total
funds
2020
£
85,278
10,188
95,466

7. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS

Investment management fees
Total 2020
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
10,218
10,044
Total
funds
2021
£
10,218
10,044
Total
funds
2020
£
10,044

8. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Burial and funeral services
Total 2020
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
3,637,579
3,436,002
Restricted
funds
2021
£
7,600
4,540
Total
2021
£
3,645,179
3,440,542
Total
2020
£
3,440,542

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A6CF21D0-EF23-4822-8071-AFF3230E6ABC

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

8. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) SUMMARY BY EXPENDITURE TYPE

Burial and funeral services
Total 2020
Staff costs
2021
£
912,043
883,528
Depreciation
2021
£
70,880
59,969
Other costs
2021
£
2,662,256
2,497,045
Total
2021
£
3,645,179
3,440,542
Total
2020
£
3,440,542

9. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES

Burial and funeral services
Total 2020
Activities
undertaken
directly
2021
£
3,428,174
3,258,144
Support costs
2021
£
217,005
182,398
Total
funds
2021
£
3,645,179
3,440,542
Total
funds
2020
£
3,440,542

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A6CF21D0-EF23-4822-8071-AFF3230E6ABC

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

9. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

ANALYSIS OF DIRECT COSTS

Staff costs
Depreciation
Grave markers
Planks
Maintenance
Future maintenance provision
Light and heat
Rates
Telephone and internet
Motor, travel and plant running costs
Funeral service costs
Consultancy
TOTAL 2021
Total 2020
Burial and
funeral
services
2021
£
795,523
70,880
93,272
119,752
217,035
2,006,208
14,815
21,504
7,967
24,492
8,846
47,880
3,428,174
3,258,144
Total
funds
2021
£
795,523
70,880
93,272
119,752
217,035
2,006,208
14,815
21,504
7,967
24,492
8,846
47,880
3,428,174
3,258,144
Total
funds
2020
£
791,350
59,969
112,198
83,783
200,060
1,867,176
19,103
13,728
9,225
25,904
27,768
47,880
3,258,144

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A6CF21D0-EF23-4822-8071-AFF3230E6ABC

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

9. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS

Burial and
funeral
services
2021
£
Staff costs
116,520
Printing, postage and stationery
5,541
Subscriptions
3,575
Insurance
14,224
Bank charges
12,893
Internal audit costs
17,064
Auditors' remuneration
11,002
Legal and professional fees
28,089
Computer costs
2,664
Training
2,700
Sundry expenses
73
Protective clothing and uniforms
2,660
TOTAL 2021
217,005
Total 2020
182,398
10.
AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION
Fees payable to the charity's auditor for the audit of the charity's annual accounts
Fees payable to the charity's auditor in respect of:
All non-audit services not included above
Total
funds
2021
£
116,520
5,541
3,575
14,224
12,893
17,064
11,002
28,089
2,664
2,700
73
2,660
217,005
182,398
2021
£
9,282
1,680
Total
funds
2020
£
92,178
6,523
2,637
10,982
11,608
15,750
10,440
17,722
5,332
-
2,126
7,100
182,398
2020
£
8,840
1,600

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A6CF21D0-EF23-4822-8071-AFF3230E6ABC

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

11. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
2021
£
820,043
75,480
16,520
912,043
2020
£
794,407
72,225
16,896
883,528

The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Trustee Director
Employees
2021
No.
1
27
28
2020
No.
1
27
28

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

During the year £47,895 (2020 - £47,895) was paid to the trustee, Mehboob Ibrahim Patel, in relation to services provided in the running of the company.

£24,020 (2020 - £23,940) was paid to Shaahid Patel in the year in relation to services provided in the running of the cemetery. Shaahid Patel is the son of the Trustee Director Mehboob Ibrahim Patel.

None of the other trustees or any persons connected with them received any remuneration during the year.

12. TRUSTEE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

2021 2020
£ £
Mehboob Ibrahim Patel Remuneration 47,895 47,895
Pension contributions paid 729 1,250

During the year ended 31 December 2021, no Trustee Director expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL) .

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

COST
Additions
At 31 December 2021
AMORTISATION
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020
Trademarks
£
3,019
3,019
150
150
2,869
-

The transactions above related to the legal costs incurred in respect of registering trademarks for Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery. This is being amortised over twenty years.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 January 2021
Additions
At 31 December 2021
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2021
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020
15.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
VALUATION
At 1 January 2021
At 31 December 2021
Freehold land
and buildings
£
12,515,949
2,420,069
14,936,018
-
-
-
14,936,018
12,515,949
Plant and
machinery
£
448,816
-
448,816
135,973
70,730
206,703
242,113
312,843
Total
£
12,964,765
2,420,069
15,384,834
135,973
70,730
206,703
15,178,131
12,828,792
Freehold
investment
property
£
2,039,523
2,039,523

The 2021 valuations were made by the Trustee Directors, on an open market value for existing use basis.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

16. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

COST OR VALUATION
At 1 January 2021
At 31 December 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020
Investments
in subsidiary
companies
£
1
1
1
1

PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES

The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the charity:

Name Company Registered office or principal place Principal activity
number of business
GOP Funeral Services Ltd 11310221 77 Vaughan Gardens, Ilford, Essex, Funeral services
IG1 3PB
Class of Holding Included in
shares consolidation
Ordinary 100% No

The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were:

Name Net assets £ GOP Funeral Services Ltd 1

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

17. DEBTORS

DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Burial fees
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2021
£
2,755
673,370
21,629
697,754
2020
£
75,720
300,000
14,528
390,248

18. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Pension fund loan payable
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2021
£
89,603
16,212
2,289
53,612
126,984
288,700
2020
£
353,939
18,788
3,290
58,267
68,073
502,357

Included in other creditors is an amount of £53,200 (2020 - £54,200) which represents amounts advanced to the charity on an interest free basis to enable it to fund the development of the cemetery. These amounts are repayable on request by the lendors.

19. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

Advanced payments
Funeral plans
2021
£
68,675
404,894
473,569
2020
£
68,675
262,521
331,196

Advanced payments and Funeral plans represent monies received for future burials, as further explained in the accounting policies note 2.3

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

20. PROVISIONS

At 1 January 2021
Additions
Grave
maintenance
provision
£
15,135,576
2,006,208
17,141,784

GRAVE MAINTENANCE

The Trustee Directors recognise an obligation to maintain graves at the cemetery for a period of 50 years from the date of burial. Accordingly a provision is included in these accounts to cover the estimated cost over a 50 year period of maintaining each grave at the cemetery from the year of burial. The estimated cost is reviewed each year to take into account wages and other cost inflation. The charge against income in the year represents the estimated cost of maintenance of burial undertaken during the year as well as adjustments relating to wages and other cost inflation in relation to burials in earlier years.

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

21. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

STATEMENT OF FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General funds - all funds
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds - all funds
TOTAL OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds - all funds
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted Funds - all funds
TOTAL OF FUNDS
Balance at 1
January 2021
£
10,178,986
-
10,178,986
Balance at
1 January
2020
£
7,558,668
-
7,558,668
Income
£
6,351,979
7,600
6,359,579
Income
£
6,066,364
4,540
6,070,904
Expenditure
£
(3,647,797)
(7,600)
(3,655,397)
Expenditure
£
(3,446,046)
(4,540)
(3,450,586)
Balance at 31
December
2021
£
12,883,168
-
12,883,168
Balance at
31 December
2020
£
10,178,986
-
10,178,986

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

22. SUMMARY OF FUNDS

SUMMARY OF FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR

General funds
Restricted funds
SUMMARY OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at 1
January 2021
£
10,178,986
-
10,178,986
Balance at
1 January
2020
£
7,558,668
-
7,558,668
Income
£
6,351,979
7,600
6,359,579
Income
£
6,066,364
4,540
6,070,904
Expenditure
£
(3,647,797)
(7,600)
(3,655,397)
Expenditure
£
(3,446,046)
(4,540)
(3,450,586)
Balance at 31
December
2021
£
12,883,168
-
12,883,168
Balance at
31 December
2020
£
10,178,986
-
10,178,986

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A6CF21D0-EF23-4822-8071-AFF3230E6ABC

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

23. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Tangible fixed assets
15,178,131
Intangible fixed assets
2,869
Fixed asset investments
1
Investment property
2,039,523
Current assets
13,299,458
Creditors due within one year
(288,700)
Creditors due in more than one year
(206,330)
Provisions for liabilities and charges
(17,141,784)
TOTAL
12,883,168
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Tangible fixed assets
12,828,792
Fixed asset investments
1
Investment property
2,039,523
Current assets
11,155,542
Creditors due within one year
(502,357)
Creditors due in more than one year
(206,939)
Provisions for liabilities and charges
(15,135,576)
TOTAL
10,178,986
Restricted
funds
2021
£
-
-
-
-
267,239
-
(267,239)
-
-
Restricted
funds
2020
£
-
-
-
124,257
-
(124,257)
-
-
Total
funds
2021
£
15,178,131
2,869
1
2,039,523
13,566,697
(288,700)
(473,569)
(17,141,784)
12,883,168
Total
funds
2020
£
12,828,792
1
2,039,523
11,279,799
(502,357)
(331,196)
(15,135,576)
10,178,986
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Investment property
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more than one year
Provisions for liabilities and charges
TOTAL

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A6CF21D0-EF23-4822-8071-AFF3230E6ABC

GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
24. ACTIVITIES
2021 2020
£ £
Net income for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) 2,704,182 2,620,318
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
Depreciation charges 70,880 59,969
Dividends, interests and rents from investments (105,414) (95,466)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (307,505) 123,430
(Decrease)/increase in creditors (71,285) 220,368
Maintenance provision 2,006,208 1,867,176
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 4,297,066 4,795,795
25. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2021 2020
£ £
Cash in hand 12,868,943 10,889,551
26. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At 31
At 1 January December
2021 Cash flows 2021
£ £
£
Cash at bank and in hand 10,889,551 1,979,392 12,868,943
Debt due within 1 year (3,290) 1,001 (2,289)
10,886,261 1,980,393 12,866,654

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GARDENS OF PEACE MUSLIM CEMETERY

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

27. PENSION COMMITMENTS

The charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £16,520 (2020 - £16,896) . Contributions totalling £2,288 (2020 - £3,290) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

2021 2020
£ £
Freehold land and buildings additions 50,523 42,880

The transactions above relate to GN Surveyors Ltd (2020 - Burr & Neve LLP), Chartered Quantity Surveyors. Gulam Ismail Nadat, a Trustee Director, is a director in GN Surveyors Ltd and was excluded from the decision making process relating to the appointment of quantity surveyors to avoid any conflict of interest.

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