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Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

WELWYN ISLAMIC SOCIETY

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr Mohammed Qureshi Mr Ahmed Mumuni Mr Hassan Deen Mr Khaled Dewan Charity number 1155040 Principal Address 19 Martinfield Business Centre Welwyn Garden city AL7 1HG

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

CONTENTS

Page
Trsutees’ report 1 - 2
Statement of fnancial activities 3
Balance sheet 4
Notes to the accounts 5 – 10

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.

Objectives and activities

The charity's objectives are to organise charitable events in the Welwyn Garden City Community including holding prayer meeting, public celebration of religious festivities, production and distribution of literature to enlighten the public on Islam and provision of Islamic education to the local community. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are Friday prayer meetings, Ramadhan congregation and there has been no change in these during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

The Charity hold Friday prayers, Eid prayers and hold Ramadhan gathering including prayers.

The Trustees and volunteers manage and organise the Charity events.

Achievements and performance

The Charity has achieved its objectives of organising prayer events on regular basis throughout the year.

Since the acquisition of the premises - mosque - due to its locality there has been an increase in number of people attending the daily five times prayers and the number attending Friday prayers have substantially increased. To accommodate worshippers, we now have two sessions of Friday Prayers.

Financial review

The results of the Charity's activities are shown on pages 4 to 9 of the financial statements.

To safeguard the main activities of the Charity, the Trustees ensure that there are sufficient unrestricted funds to meet the charity's obligations for the next three months at any point in time.

The principal source of income are members annual fees, regular monthly donations, Friday and Ramdhan collection and other ad-hoc activities. The Charities expenditure consists of payment to preachers and other ancillary activities.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

An annual review of the risks the charity may face.

The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan.

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.

A Reserves Policy which aims to secure six months running costs for the charity in a reserve account.

Future Plans

The board of Trustee feel that with the increasing number of people using the mosque it would be appropriate to provide more facilities at the mosque. Accordingly, the board of trustee have sought advice from Legal advisers and Architect to provide the following new facilities:

New wudhu area, A Kitchen and Body washing facilities

Multipurpose hall - that can be divided into small halls when needed so to facilitate teaching of religious education in small groups for youngsters.

The Board of Trustee with the guidance of legal professional and Architects have made a planning application, to the Local authority. The Board is expecting a preliminary response from the council early next year.

The Board of Trustee with the advisors have engaged in consultation with the Local Authority regarding parking facilities and have contracted with specialist highway consultant to carry out parking survey and the results will be sent to the local Authority with our final application.

Structure, governance and management

The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 23 November 2013.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr Mohammed Qureshi

Mr Ahmed Mumuni

Mr Hasan Deen

Mr Khaled Dewan Osman

The Trustees are elected at an AGM.

The Charity consist of various members, who elect three Trustees at an AGM to manage the charity.

The Trustees must declare to their fellow Trustee if there is any conflict of interest in respect of any activity or provision of services to the Charity.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..... .......… I. Qureshi

Mr Mohammed Qureshi

Trustee

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted
Funds

Restricted
Funds

Total
Unrestricted
Funds

Restricted
Funds

Total
Notes 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
Income from: £ £ £ £ £ £
Donations andlegacies 3 48,556 - 48,556 30,876 - 30,876
CharitableActivities 4 - - - - - -
48,556 - 48,556 30,876 - 30,876
Expenditure on:
Fundraising 5 - - 362 362
CharitableActivities 6 28,878 - 28,878 19,419 362 19,781
Total expenditure 28,878 - 28,878 19,419 362 19,781
Net Income for the Year
/ movement in funds
19,678 - 19,678 11,457 362
-
11,095
Fund balance as at 1
January2023
388,441 114,510 502,951 376,984 114,872 491,856
Fund balance as at 31
December 2023
408,119 114,510 522,629 388,441 114,510 502,951

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT31 DECEMBER 2023
2023 2022
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
TangibleAssets 10 437,703 437,826
Current Assets
Debtors 11 - -
Cashat bankandin hand 99,926 80,125
99,926 80,125
Creditors:amounts
falling due within one
year
13 15,000
-
15,000
-
Net currentAssets 84,926 65,125
Total Assets less Current liabilities 522,629 502,951
Incomefunds
Restrictedfunds 114,510 114,510
Unrestrictedfunds 408,119 388,441
522,629 502,951

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

December 2024…. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on …1[st]

…… .......………… I. Qureshi

Mr Mohammed Qureshi

Trustee

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Accounting policies

1. Charity information

Welwyn Islamic Society is a charitable organisation established by a trust deed on 23 November 2013.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations, but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Resources expended

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Resources expended on charitable expenditure comprise in meeting the charitable objective. Such cost includes direct cost of the charitable activities together with those identifiable support cost incurred that enable these activities to be undertaken.

Governance cost and support cost are cost incurred for the management and administration of the Charity. These costs are incurred so that the Charity can operate and meet its statutory and constitutional obligation.

Support cost is allocated where appropriate to an activity based on use of resource. Staff cost where appropriate has been allocated on a consistent basis.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings

No depreciation is provided as residual value is expected to be greater than cost

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25% on reducing balance basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial Instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3. Donations and legacies

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Total Unrestricted
funds
2023 2022
£ £
Donations and gifts 48,556 30,876
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4. Charitable Activities

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Property Property
2023 2022
£ £
Other Income - -
5. Raising funds
Total Unrestricted
funds
2023 2022
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
seeking donations, grantsand legacies - -
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6. Charitable activities

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Total Total
2023 2022
£ £
Religious activities 15,106 8,013
Grant funding activities (see note 7) - -
Share of governance costs 13,772 11,406
28,878 19,419
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7. Grants payable

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Friday 2023 £ Grants to institutions: Local community - Religious organisation - Education - Humanitarian support - -

8. Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. None of them (2023: none) were reimbursed expenses during the year (2023: Nil) for fund raising activity on behalf of the charity.

9. Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

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2023 2022
Number Number
Total - -
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There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000.

10. Tangible fixed assets

Land and
buildings

Fixtures,
fittings

Total
£ £ £
Cost
At1January2023 437,334 3,436 437,826
At 31 December 2023 437,334 3,436 440,770
Depreciation
At1January2023 - 2,943 2,943
At 31 December 2023 - 3,067 3,067
Carrying Amount
At 31 December 2023 437,334 369 437,703
At 31 December 2022 437,334 492 437,826

11. Debtors

11. Debtors
2023 2022
£ £
Amountsfalling duewithinone year:
Prepayments and accrued income - -

12. Loans and overdraft

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

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2023 2022
£ £
Other Loans 15,000 15,000
Payable with one year 15,000 15,000
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Loans are not secured

13. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

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2023 2022
£ £
Borrowings 15,000 15,000
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14. Analysis of net assets between funds

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
Tangible assets 323,193 114,510 437,703 323,316 114,510 437,826
Current assets/(liabilities) 84,926 - 84,926 65,125 - 65,125
408,119 114,510 522,629 388,441 114,510 502,951
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15. Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 – none).

16. Analysis of net funds

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At 1 At 31
January December
2023 2023
£ £
Cash at bank and in hand 80,125 99,926
Loans falling within one year - 15,000 - 15,000
65,125 84,926
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Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

WELWYN ISLAMIC SOCIETY

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr Mohammed Qureshi Mr Ahmed Mumuni Mr Hassan Deen Mr Khaled Dewan Charity number 1155040 Principal Address 19 Martinfield Business Centre Welwyn Garden city AL7 1HG

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

CONTENTS

Page
Trsutees’ report 1 - 2
Statement of fnancial activities 3
Balance sheet 4
Notes to the accounts 5 – 10

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.

Objectives and activities

The charity's objectives are to organise charitable events in the Welwyn Garden City Community including holding prayer meeting, public celebration of religious festivities, production and distribution of literature to enlighten the public on Islam and provision of Islamic education to the local community. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are Friday prayer meetings, Ramadhan congregation and there has been no change in these during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

The Charity hold Friday prayers, Eid prayers and hold Ramadhan gathering including prayers.

The Trustees and volunteers manage and organise the Charity events.

Achievements and performance

The Charity has achieved its objectives of organising prayer events on regular basis throughout the year.

Since the acquisition of the premises - mosque - due to its locality there has been an increase in number of people attending the daily five times prayers and the number attending Friday prayers have substantially increased. To accommodate worshippers, we now have two sessions of Friday Prayers.

Financial review

The results of the Charity's activities are shown on pages 4 to 9 of the financial statements.

To safeguard the main activities of the Charity, the Trustees ensure that there are sufficient unrestricted funds to meet the charity's obligations for the next three months at any point in time.

The principal source of income are members annual fees, regular monthly donations, Friday and Ramdhan collection and other ad-hoc activities. The Charities expenditure consists of payment to preachers and other ancillary activities.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

An annual review of the risks the charity may face.

The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan.

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.

A Reserves Policy which aims to secure six months running costs for the charity in a reserve account.

Future Plans

The board of Trustee feel that with the increasing number of people using the mosque it would be appropriate to provide more facilities at the mosque. Accordingly, the board of trustee have sought advice from Legal advisers and Architect to provide the following new facilities:

New wudhu area, A Kitchen and Body washing facilities

Multipurpose hall - that can be divided into small halls when needed so to facilitate teaching of religious education in small groups for youngsters.

The Board of Trustee with the guidance of legal professional and Architects have made a planning application, to the Local authority. The Board is expecting a preliminary response from the council early next year.

The Board of Trustee with the advisors have engaged in consultation with the Local Authority regarding parking facilities and have contracted with specialist highway consultant to carry out parking survey and the results will be sent to the local Authority with our final application.

Structure, governance and management

The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 23 November 2013.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr Mohammed Qureshi

Mr Ahmed Mumuni

Mr Hasan Deen

Mr Khaled Dewan Osman

The Trustees are elected at an AGM.

The Charity consist of various members, who elect three Trustees at an AGM to manage the charity.

The Trustees must declare to their fellow Trustee if there is any conflict of interest in respect of any activity or provision of services to the Charity.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..... .......… I. Qureshi

Mr Mohammed Qureshi

Trustee

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted
Funds

Restricted
Funds

Total
Unrestricted
Funds

Restricted
Funds

Total
Notes 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
Income from: £ £ £ £ £ £
Donations andlegacies 3 48,556 - 48,556 30,876 - 30,876
CharitableActivities 4 - - - - - -
48,556 - 48,556 30,876 - 30,876
Expenditure on:
Fundraising 5 - - 362 362
CharitableActivities 6 28,878 - 28,878 19,419 362 19,781
Total expenditure 28,878 - 28,878 19,419 362 19,781
Net Income for the Year
/ movement in funds
19,678 - 19,678 11,457 362
-
11,095
Fund balance as at 1
January2023
388,441 114,510 502,951 376,984 114,872 491,856
Fund balance as at 31
December 2023
408,119 114,510 522,629 388,441 114,510 502,951

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT31 DECEMBER 2023
2023 2022
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
TangibleAssets 10 437,703 437,826
Current Assets
Debtors 11 - -
Cashat bankandin hand 99,926 80,125
99,926 80,125
Creditors:amounts
falling due within one
year
13 15,000
-
15,000
-
Net currentAssets 84,926 65,125
Total Assets less Current liabilities 522,629 502,951
Incomefunds
Restrictedfunds 114,510 114,510
Unrestrictedfunds 408,119 388,441
522,629 502,951

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

December 2024…. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on …1[st]

…… .......………… I. Qureshi

Mr Mohammed Qureshi

Trustee

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Accounting policies

1. Charity information

Welwyn Islamic Society is a charitable organisation established by a trust deed on 23 November 2013.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations, but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Resources expended

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Resources expended on charitable expenditure comprise in meeting the charitable objective. Such cost includes direct cost of the charitable activities together with those identifiable support cost incurred that enable these activities to be undertaken.

Governance cost and support cost are cost incurred for the management and administration of the Charity. These costs are incurred so that the Charity can operate and meet its statutory and constitutional obligation.

Support cost is allocated where appropriate to an activity based on use of resource. Staff cost where appropriate has been allocated on a consistent basis.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings

No depreciation is provided as residual value is expected to be greater than cost

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25% on reducing balance basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial Instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3. Donations and legacies

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Total Unrestricted
funds
2023 2022
£ £
Donations and gifts 48,556 30,876
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4. Charitable Activities

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Property Property
2023 2022
£ £
Other Income - -
5. Raising funds
Total Unrestricted
funds
2023 2022
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
seeking donations, grantsand legacies - -
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6. Charitable activities

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Total Total
2023 2022
£ £
Religious activities 15,106 8,013
Grant funding activities (see note 7) - -
Share of governance costs 13,772 11,406
28,878 19,419
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7. Grants payable

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

Friday 2023 £ Grants to institutions: Local community - Religious organisation - Education - Humanitarian support - -

8. Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. None of them (2023: none) were reimbursed expenses during the year (2023: Nil) for fund raising activity on behalf of the charity.

9. Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

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2023 2022
Number Number
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There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000.

10. Tangible fixed assets

Land and
buildings

Fixtures,
fittings

Total
£ £ £
Cost
At1January2023 437,334 3,436 437,826
At 31 December 2023 437,334 3,436 440,770
Depreciation
At1January2023 - 2,943 2,943
At 31 December 2023 - 3,067 3,067
Carrying Amount
At 31 December 2023 437,334 369 437,703
At 31 December 2022 437,334 492 437,826

11. Debtors

11. Debtors
2023 2022
£ £
Amountsfalling duewithinone year:
Prepayments and accrued income - -

12. Loans and overdraft

Welwyn Islamic society Charity registration number 1155040

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2023 2022
£ £
Other Loans 15,000 15,000
Payable with one year 15,000 15,000
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Loans are not secured

13. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

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2023 2022
£ £
Borrowings 15,000 15,000
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14. Analysis of net assets between funds

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
Tangible assets 323,193 114,510 437,703 323,316 114,510 437,826
Current assets/(liabilities) 84,926 - 84,926 65,125 - 65,125
408,119 114,510 522,629 388,441 114,510 502,951
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15. Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 – none).

16. Analysis of net funds

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At 1 At 31
January December
2023 2023
£ £
Cash at bank and in hand 80,125 99,926
Loans falling within one year - 15,000 - 15,000
65,125 84,926
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WELWYN ISLAMIC SOCIETY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WELWYN ISLAMIC SOCIErY Indepond•nt Examlner's Reportto the Tru8t•e8 of Welwyn 18iamlc Socloty I reportto the charltytrustees on rryexamination oftheaccounts ofthe charityfortheyearended 31 December2023 which are set outon pages3to 11 Rosponslbllltle8 and ba818 of report Asth8 chadty'strustee& you are res￿￿Ibleforts preparatlon ofthe ￿CoUnts In accordance wlththe requlrements of the Charlties P£t2011 (IhèActl. I report In respoct of nry examinats'on ofthechartvs accounts canied out undersection 145 oftheAct and in carrylng out my exomination I have foll¢yNed aLLthe applJ'cabLe Directi￿ Oven bythe Chertycommission under section 14515llbl oYth8Act. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•rf# ststement I have comp16ted nryexaminats'on. I confimi that no merial matters have ¢ometo nryattention In connecllon w6thth8 éX8mination gwingmec8useto be￿8￿that in ary m8t8rfal respect: 8ccounting recordsy￿re not kept In r8spectofth8 charfty 88 rw4ulr8d by sactlon 130ofth8*th: or 2. the 8ccourrts do notaccord ￿hthOSe records" or 3. th8 8ccounts do rbXcompLyvthhtheappiic8bLe rgqulfwnentsconcemlngth8form a￿1 content of 8ccount8 set out inthe Ch8rttieslA£counts and Reports) Regumions 2CK)8 otherthan any rwuirementthatthe accounts e a'true andfalrvwvthlch Is not 8 mattercons￿etad as P8rtof an Ind8peThJentex8min8tlon. I have noconcems and h￿e come across Moth8rm8tters In conn8etlonv4ithth8 8X8mlnatlontowhlch Attèntion Should bedrawn in this reportin ordertoen&)le a prow understsndingofthe accountsto be reKhed. For an(J on behalf of BaniLl8i Ltd. 20-22 Wenlock Rd London England N17GU Date 19 Decernb￿ 2024