Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 July 2023 To 30 June 2024
Charity name: IslamBradford
Charity registration number: 1154340
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To educate Muslim about the basic teachings of Islam. To share with non-Muslims the basic teachings of Islam with view to increasing mutual understanding. To make positive contributions to Bradford’s diverse community. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Lectures in English; Saturday Islamic School (Little Companions); Arabic language classes; Homework club; Qur’an reading classes for children; Monthly events featuring guest speakers’ Community dinners; Open Days; School visits; Community trips; Fundraising for local charities; Sports activities |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All the trustees have read the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit as contained in PB1, PB2 & PB3. |
Additional information (optional)
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| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
| Para 1.38 | ||
| Policy on grant making | ||
| N/A | ||
| Para 1.38 | ||
| Policy on social investment |
including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers N/A Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The centre contnues to see steady growth and stability. We contnue to widen our engagement with the wider community. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
None |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | None |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | None |
| Other | The charity has made a clear policy statement on its website and Facebook page regarding its stance on terrorism and extremism as follows: “IslamBradford is a community organisation, which believes in peaceful coexistence with all segments of Bradford’s diverse community. We stand against all forms of extremism, terrorism, discrimination and anti-social behaviour and aim to add value to the community we live in for the betterment of all.” The Charities Commission opened an investigation on 16 April 2024 (Ref: C- 109050-K6N1) relating to a complaint receivedregarding a number of social media clips posted on X (formally Twitter) which allegedly show parts of talks/sermons delivered at the Charity. Following correspondence with the Commission, responding to it’s concerns, the investigation was closed on 21 February 2025. |
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Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Para 1.22 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Company |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
N/A |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | IslamBradford |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | The IB Centre, The IslamBradford Centre |
| Registered charitynumber | 1154340 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1 City Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 8ER |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.CHOWDHURY | ||||
| M-CHIN-CHAN | ||||
| A.AKHUNZADA | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None M.CHOWDHURY M-CHIN-CHAN A.AKHUNZADA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| M.CHOWDHURY | ||
| M-CHIN-CHAN | ||
| A.AKHUNZADA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
None
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) M. CHOWDHURY
Position (eg Secretary, TRUSTEE/CHAIR Chair, etc)
Date
23 March 2024