THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) (A COMPANY LIIIIITED BY GUARANTEE) REGISTERED NUMBER- 07546809 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER- 1154279 ENGLAND AND WALES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Trustees Truytees The Imslees are appointed according io Articles of Association lo serve Tlr OFen School of Islamic Siudi¢s in tms temi of pInnI (Iwo vear5). TruJteeJ names: Dr Hasan Am'an Mrs Arifa Begum Mrs Sidrah Bhuiia Mrs Rabina C]KsH'dhury Dr Shila Begum Mrs Noofjahan Begum Mr Yahi'a Goga Mr Mohammed Jshaq Dr Mohammed Mustafa Dr Ammar Yasir Rahman Mrs Hafsa Khaiun Mrs Anbareen Tanwir Mr Mushtaq Dakri Mr Imran Ayub Maijee Charilv number 1144279 Registered Orre. Th¢ OSAIS Ccntre 532 siord Ro Mancl*ster M16 1)AF A¢¢ountvantJ: Eliic Accouniing Solutions Lid I" Floor Portfolio Place 4911 Broadway Oldham OL9 9PY BanlL' HSBC Bank PIC 24 Saini AMLS Aqua ManCsIer M2 7EF For the pr)se of the polic). the followin% lernis of refence are used as beloTr: Tcrni of reference Descri tion OSAIS n SclK)ol of Islamic aJKI Arabic Siudics Shoora team ernenl team of OSAIS ACT Azhl Conslllta ' & Trdinin
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Structure, Governance and Management: OSAIS is a charity limited by guarantee and received charitable status in October 2013. It IS governed by the Articles of Association last updated in June 2013. Organlsatlonal Strurture The trustees are responsible for the general management of the charity and ensuring that all le8al requirements are met. The trustees receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The trustees have appointed A (Azhari Consultancy & Training) to manage the daily operation of OSAIS. ACT has set up a rnanagement structure, which consists of a management team (Shoora Team) and general volunteers from the student body. ACT ensures that those that are working for OSAIS are trained and supported to efficiently carry out their duties to meet the objectives set out in the Articles of Association. OSAIS has an AGM every year. The trustees have two formal meetings annually. ACT has had several meetings throughout the year with the various tearns. All meetings are documented. Appolntment and TralnlnB of Trustees Trustees appoint a new trustee by nominatin8 candldates based on thelr commitment and understanding of the ethos and vision of OSAIS and their availability. OSAIS trustees are committed to ensure that there is an equal representation of male and female trustees. The School Council and School students are consulted on the appointment of new trustees. Voting takes place amongst the trustees and they are added according to the majority. Potential trustees are invited to attend trustee meetings as observers to fully understand the role of a trustee and OSAIS alrns and obJectlves. When a declslon has been flnallsed, the selected Indlvldual will be formally contacted by the khool Services Team from OSAIS who will formally welcome them as trustee. Training of trustees is a joint responsibility of Acr, current trustees and the Shoora team. Objectlves In settin8 our objectives and plannlng our activities, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. To provide facilities for the provision of Islamic education in Manchester as well as nationally. Setup and engage in interfaith and community activities to promote and support social cohesion within Manchester, and the surrounding areas. - To provide and maintain a buildin8 used for educational and community purposes in Manchester. To engage and support the positive work done by other Muslim institutes and communities who are also working for the betterment and community relations of the wider society in the UK. Our obJectlves are set to reflect our educational aims and the ethos of OSAIS and along with our actlvltles and developments, they are reviewed bi-annually Iln-person Shoora) by the management teams.
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The focus of our work Academlc • OSAIS provides Islamic education to adult and young Muslim learners locally through classes based in Old Trafford and nationally via online facilities. The adult classes range from foundation to an advanced level. A number of OSAIS teachers manage the delivery of the academic courses offered by OSAIS. Some of these courses include Ilm Al-Tajweed1Science of Intonation), Arabic GCSE and Arabic A Level. A full list is available on the OSAIS blog which can be found at htt theo enschool.or OSAIS also has a department for education of young people known as The Azhari Madrasat {TAM) which offers Islamic studies and extra curricular activities for children from the age of 10 years and above. • OSAIS also offer5 Day Studies and short courses which take place throughout the year. Examples of Such Days Studies include Medical Ethics, Principles of Research, Citizenship and Arbitration. Current Events OSAIS courses are delivered online as well as in-person in various localities as well as at the OSAIS Centre. Students from all over the UK are studying with OSAIS through student teachers with the support of ACT. Educational courses such as Ilm Al-Tajweed1Science of Intonation) and Arabic Language are continued to be delivered by Student Teachers in collaboration with ACT. Training courses such as the ST (Student Teachers) Inset and the In-person Shoora 105AIS Management Team Meeting) also take place which serve the purpose of reviewing all OSAIS activities as well as working collectively on further development and planning. These were delivered with the support of ACT. There are weekly Tazkiyat Halaqavs (learning and discussion circles) which take place on Friday evenings for brothers and Saturday morning5 for sisterfs. These take place at the OSAIS centre and provide young learners with an opportunity for self development and growth. OSAISfacilitated the following short courses this year.. l. Ramadhan Talks delivered by Student Teachers in March 2023 in local centres. Introduction to Tazkiyah and (Spiritual Purification) and I'tikaaf Ispiritual seclusion) A 2 day study of spiritual purification focussing on spiritual seclusion in Ramadhan took place in April 2023 3. ITC Ilrshadaat Ta2kiyat Carel Pre Day Study Webinar one took place in May 2023 4. ITC Module one took place in May 2023 ITC Webinar took place in June 2023 6. Arabic week study for adults and young people took place in August 2023 Ilm Al Tajweed week study took place in July/August 2023 8. Intro to Ilm Al'Aqeedat Day Study took place in February 2024 9. Shoorat Iconsultationl and Imaarat ILe3dershipl l of 3 Day Study took place in February 2024. 10. Intro to Siyaam (fasting) and Tazkiyat {Purification} Day Study took place in March 2024. 11. The Azhari Madrasat ITAMI Open Day - This took place in August 2023 and January 2024 for parents and guests. The children gave presentations and were awarded certificate5.
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Non-Academlc Extra-curricular activities have included community events between local council and police, as well as College and University societies. Various meetings have been organised with Scholars who engage in bettering community relations through Interfaith and talks to the general public. OSAIS have attended events in Oldham, Birmingham and Cardiff. Eid Ul-Fitr party was held in April 2023. Eid Al Adha gathering was held in July 2023 Review of Artivltles and Achievements Development The next plan5 are to raise funds for the refurbishment of the basement into a fully functional room with more facilities. The exact details are still being discussed and will be considered through more consultation from the managing teams. some renovations have taken place such as updating of the sign at the front of the building. The new OSAIS website {htt Itheo enschool or ) is f ully running now and is u pdated regularly. It is hoped this will allow greater efficiency for students and those working in OSAIS and also allow the general public to learn more about the ethos of OSAIS. Future Plans Expanding of the school has started although this is in the early stages at the moment. Student teachers are currently working on forming sub teams to manage and operate local centres in various locations throu8hout the UK. This is in the planning process and is a 8radual process which is reviewed twice per year in the Shoora team biannual meetings Iln-person Shooral. There have been some discussions on renovating the basement and these are still in discusslon. Some maintenance work will also be done to internal and external parts of the buildlng which requlre updatlng. To promote the avallability of the OSAIS ntre for community activities, Nikkah {weddin8) ceremonies, and educational artivities and to allow easier payment of the outstanding payments on the purchased buildin8. To plan and arrange more non-academic and extracurricular activities for adults and children to bring communities together in a positive environment.
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR AIUBIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Financial review The finanLial wsltion of charity as at 31 March 2024 was Sh0.1ng: _ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 257.052 Toial funds 257.052 The ]nCiple funding of the charity is from donations. Reserve policy It is the Intee5 intention lo genera a bala¢ of unrestricted reserve4 wlll'ch will allow for the owation of the charity. Investment policy The trustees have considered the most appropriate polici. for ini'eaing funds and have found that a building s{lety (r bank dcFX)Sit account mccts thcir rcquircrncnts should funds bc ai'ailablc lo invcsl. Statement of irnstees, responsibilities Under compans. law. the trniiee% hai'e the rne legal reswnsibilities as company ditEctors and the title is interchan8eable. Company law requi$ the injslees lo Pry accounts for each financial year, wm.ch BRVC a trne and fair Niew of the sl8te of the affairs of the compan!. and the profil and loss of the cornpaw for that )'ear. In preparing thos£ accounts the trustees are required to select suitabl¢ acwunting FK>lici¢s and then appli them consi&entli' make judgements and esu'males that are a5)nable and prndLmt" folloth. apylieAble accounting stsndards, subJ"¢xt to an)". rnalerial departures dI10d and explained in the accounts: and pyepare the accounts on a going conc£rn basis unle&8 it is inappropriate to presume that the mpAny will contin in business. The trustees are re4)onsible for ktying proper accounting e0rd8 M'lllch disc1 7th reayA)nAble AlleY at 8ny tim¢ the fmgncial position of the companv and io enable them to j[e that the untS compl! with the C(Nnpanies 8ct 20. TheN' alx) restKJnsibl¢ lor sateguarding th¢ assds of Lx)mp8ny and hen(Y for thking reanable •)s for the preN'ention and de1on of fraud and other Irregul]11e& The above report has bc¢n prward in aCc(TdwC 7th SEKcial PT0ViSi$ of tion 477 of Companies Ath 2(K)6 relating to mall companies. Signed on behalf of the Bo d of trujteej ahv8 Gog 55 Radstock Road Stretford Mnche$ter M32 OAJ 2&12ll024
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE'S OF THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) I N)rt on ilr accourrts of ihe charity for tlr year eThkd 31 March 2024, H'hich sel out on pages 7 to I l. Re5cl}I.e reswnsibililies of trusl¢¢s and C.¥am1 r Tl]c charili s trnslccs arc s)lL%]b]e for the preparation of tlr accourns. Tr clllritv's trustees consider that an a11 IS not qUIred for Ihis vr uNlcr sects'on 144(2) of Charities Aci 2011 (the 2011 Acl) a1 Ihal an in(kpendern examition is needed. It is my s)nSibL1]ty io.. (i) exami accounls uler seciion 145 of ik 201 l Acl. io follow. the prttcdures laid down in tlr gera1 Directions giN'en the Crity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of 201 l Act: and to stale 'ther nIcUlar maite]s h&'e con io m!. atlentiotL Basis ofindepen(knl ¢¥amineVs rCrt Mv CmI110n il'as canicd oul in acCOrdae 'ith gernI Di¢t10n$ giiicn bv tFr Charitv Commission. An CxamiOn i11¢5 a rel'ie. of accounting CordS kcpl bi. Ilr charits. and a comparison of ilr accounls presenlcd 'iih those tecords. li also ilu(k5 Co51(ration of am. unusual items or dilOSu$ in ilt accounts. and secking ¢.¥planalions from I'ou as Irustccs conccrning ani. such maiier5. proccduTCS undcriakcn do tx)I proi'ide Jll I eN'i(kncc Ihai ii'ould bc wquir¢d in an auth"1 and consequcrnh. no opinion is gii'cn as lo h¢(her thc accounls psent a 'true and fair i'iem and Ihc report is limitcd lo th0 maiiets s¢1 oul in ik statcmcnl bclow.. IndckKndcnl examinefs slaicmeni In conncclion with ini. elami110n. matter Ikqs con to mv atternion.. (a) which giN'¢s as0b]C Cau lo ilie1.C that in any maierial ff spcci ik rcquiMents'. (i) lo kccp accounting rccords in accordancc H'iih section 1.11) of t 201 l Acl. and lo ppare accounis wlu¢h accord wilh ilr accounting rccords and complj w'illi the accounling reqwremcnts of the 2()1 l Ac(: have not cn mct: or (b) 10 whJ'clL in my opiniorL altention Suld be draw'n in othr io etwblc a pIDr understanding of the x¢ounts 10 bc reackd. Elite Accounllng SolulioDY Ltd l Floor Portfolio Plt 498 Broadwav, Oldhwn OL9 9PY 2611212024
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes Restricted Unrestricted INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income DOtionS 49.013 49.013 53.531 Total Incoming resources 49.013 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitvdble expenditure Cllanidble activities Goi'cnwnce 54.845 46.926 Total charitable expenditure 54.845 54.845 46.926 Net incomingl{outgoinE) resources Total funds brought fornard (5.832) 262.88A (5.832) 262.884 6.605 256.279 Tot41 funds carried forward 257,052 257,052 262.884 Th¢Ke We no cOgnised gains or losses for 2024 or 2023 than ilu(d in ik Ststemern of Finwrial Activities. All itKoming resources and resources deril'e from continuing actii'itics. Tk noies on pa$ 9 to 10 fonn part of ISe a¢¢ounis.
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets 228,130 234,154 Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand 28,922 28,730 28,922 28,730 Creditors Aniounts falling due wiihin on¢ year (o) (o) Net current assets 28.922 28,730 Net assets 257.052 262,884 Funded By Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 257.052 262,884 257,052 262.884 The cotnpany is entiued to exempiion from audil under Section 477 of t Companies Act 2006 for year ended 31 Mah 2024. The members have not requitrd the company to obtain an audit of its finala1 slatements for the year ended 31 Mah 2024 in acCOrdae with Section 476 of Companies Act 2006. The directors, a¢kwwledgc their responsibilities for complving Mith the requirements of tk Act with respeci io accounting records aNI for the prcparalion of accounts. These accounts have been prered in aCcOrdae Th'ith ihe pn)visions applicable to companies subject to small corn1¢$, reMe. Signed on behalf of the irustees. Mr Yahya Goga 2461212024 The notes on pages 9 10 10 forni part of ihese financial statemenis. TTUStee
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policies Basis of accounting The fInala] statements hai'e been pre[ed uThler ilt hJ"sloric21 cost coni'enlioTh a1 in accorda¢ with tl Finarrial Rep)rting Statard for Smaller Entities (cffectii'e April 2008), tk Compxqnies Aci 21kn and follow recommendations in Accounting and ReN)rting bl" Charilies.. Siaiements of Recommended Practice (SORP) issued in Mah 21X)5. The accounts h,¢ been prepared on a going concern basis following ihe trusl¢¢'s assura¢ thal they will continu¢ to sUprt the charity and anticipal¢ tIMI additional income .111 be r¢ceiN'ed in I1 nex1 tiveli'e months to sUprt t projed. Cash flow The accounts (b nol itrlude a cash flow Slalement because comFwr.+'. IS a small rtIng entity, is ¢xempi from uIreMent to prepa such a staternent uThkr Financial RetK)rting Standard I 'Cash flow eMents,. Income The ac¢ollnts i]Ude iwome on folk)wing basis: _ Volunlary. income is r¢ceiTr'¢d b!. H'a!. of doThgtions a1 gfts and is inclu(kd in full in the statemerts of FinrIal Activities M'lrn ffc¢)Trablc. Tr valu¢ of scTh'iccs PTOi'i(kd b). i'olunleers has been IlUded. Expenditure Resources extxnded ar¢ e0gSed in period in which tlr). Iu[red. Resourc¢s ¢xpeNled ilUde attTibulablc VAT. w'hich camiot reco1'e(L Taxation The compam.. is a registered chariTh' a1 as such is cntided lo exemption from t&K to extent that income reIed fails MTrihin section 505 ICTA 1988 a1 section 256 CGTA 1992 asKi is aM)lied lo chari13ble purw)ses oniTr'. Fund accounting Unreslricied funds donations and other iOmIng resources receii'able or gedIed for the objects of the charity, ii'iihoui fUrtr strtified purwse and are aN'adable as getra1 funds. Designated fuNls are nStricted furyls eaTmathd bv trusi¢¢s for particular purpOS. Restricted fuNts are to used for specific pUrySeS as laid dom'n by donor. EXpeIlture, which meets t9¢ criteria is clwged to fuThl toget[ Th'ith a fair allocation of manag¢mern and support costs. Voluntary income Total 2024 Total 2023 Unrestricted Donations Fees 30.872 18.141 30,872 18.141 36,941 16.590 49.013 49.013 53.531
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Fixed assets Total 2024 Cost As ai 01 April 2023 Additions 301.183 At 31 Mah 2024 301.183 Depreciation Al () l April 202.3 Charge for vear 67.029 6.1124 Ai 31 March 2024 73.1)53 Nel book i'alue Al 31 Mah 2024 228.110 At I l March 2(123 234.154 Creditors Total 2024 Total 2023 oihcr loaThs Contingent liabilities TheR are contingeni liabililies of a material amount for wkn'ch proi'ision has nol been made in the accounls. Trustee remuneration No trustees ceiVed an), muration in year. -io-
THE OPEN SCHOOL FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (OSAIS) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Income Donations & fccs 49,013 53,531 Expenditure Ratcs, liglli. heal and telep1ne Rcpaits and ilinicnc AdTr'crtising 4,679 -3011 517 172 650 6811 EqUipnnI hi Insurance E ]] Profess101 Tuilion payincnl Mcqnagcincnl fccs Bank ¢&¢S SiindTr' ciwnscs Conipulcr running costs Dcprcci¥ilion on freehold property .35 18.241 22.1110 2.$2 -35 14.229 20,5112 182 2118 C).024 944 6,1124 Total expenditure (54,845) (46.92C)) Net incomingl(outgoing) resources (5,832) 6.605