Charity number: 1158519
Eternal Light Secondary School
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
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Eternal Light Secondary School Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 August 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity's objectives are the advancement of education in Bradford as well as advancing the benefit and practise of the religion of Islam for the benefit of the public, by the furtherance of the schoold known as Eternal Light Secondary School, together with the connected property and assets. These objectives have continued throughout the year and remain unchanged,
Objectives and aims
The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Eternal Light enjoyed an excellent academic year, building on the successes of previous years across both academic and non-academic areas. Year 11 students completed their GCSE examinations with strong outcomes - over 86% of pupils achieved Grade 4 or above in core subjects including English Language, English Literature, Maths, and Double Science. The remaining subjects also saw outstanding results.
Post-16 students were entered for AS Level Computer Science and AS/A2 Level Biology, alongside completing the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge, with 100% of students successfully achieving certification.
Throughout the year, students participated in a variety of enriching excursions that supported both their academic learning and personal development. These included trips to Blackpool Theme Park, ten-pin bowling, and even an international trip to Antalya, organised to celebrate the hard work and success of students following their GCSE exams.
In recognition of individual progress and achievement, selected students were rewarded with a range of enjoyable experiences, including go-karting, trampolining, laser tag, golf, and a whole-school end-of-year celebration at Hollywood Bowl, followed by a meal at Jinnah Restaurant. These activities not only celebrated student accomplishments but also fostered a sense of community, motivation, and well-being.
At Eternal Light School we pleased to offer a variety of enriching educational and recreational activities for our students across different year groups. These include subject-specific trips such as the visit to MathsCity in Leeds for a group of Year 9 and 10 students to enhance their mathematical understanding through interactive learning.
A full-day trip to The Centre for Life in Newcastle, where students will engage in hands-on science workshops and exhibitions. Another exciting opportunity was a visit to the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, offering insight into 250 years of innovation and inspiring students through real-world applications of STEM subjects.
Eternal Light has also formed a partnership with Wise Origin College to work together in supporting our students to improve, learn and develop new skills as well completing recognised, accredited qualifications which will help them in their future careers.
Eternal Light is teamed with Wise origin College which provides valuable pathways such as the Traineeship Programme, designed to equip young people with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace. Through a combination of education, training, and real-world work experience, students develop essential employability skills. Key areas of focus include CV writing, teamwork, interview preparation, completing job application forms, and effective customer communication and problem-solving. These practical experiences help students become confident, career-ready individuals prepared for future employment.
In addition to vocational training, many students successfully completed advanced courses in Islamic Studies, including Theology and Qur'an memorisation, demonstrating dedication to both academic and spiritual development. To honour these achievements, the school hosted several graduation ceremonies throughout the year, each attended by 400-600 members of the local community. These events celebrated student success, fostered a sense of pride and accomplishment, and strengthened the bond between the school and its wider community.
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Eternal Light Secondary School Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 August 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves
It is the policy of the charIty that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use be maintainted and grown. From this the trustees plan to undertake further capital projects to benefit the school.
It is the policy of the charity to review the general fund position with a view to create a separate designated fund for bursaries for talented pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. Unrestricted general reserves as at 31 August 2024 stood at £1,875,522 (2023: £1,778,956).
The minimum level of reservces to be maintained by the charity has been decided to be one years equivalent of the expendture of the charity. The expenditure in the current year amounted to £312,020.
The trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and the position at 31 August 2024. The trustees consider that the charity is in a strong position and are confirdent that at this level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the future.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is registered as a charity under the Charities Act 1993. It is governed by its Trust Deed dated 13 December 2013 (amended 8 August 2014). The charity enjoys charitable status for taxation purposes.
Anyone over the age of 18 can become a member of the charity subject to approval by the trustees.
No trustee has any beneficial interest in the charity.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
There have to be a minimum of 3 trustees.There is no maximum limit. Every new trustee has to be a appointed by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting.
Prospective trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the charity,
Newly appointed trustees undergo an orientation day to brief them on the legal obligations under Charity Law, the content of the Trust Deed and the processes on decision making within the organisation. Trustees also make acquaintance with key members of the school and its management. The charity enourages trustees to attend, at their discretion, appropriate external training events where these will be of use for the undertaking of the role.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity Eternal Light Secondary School Charity registration number 1158519 Principal address Christopher Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 9DH
Trustees
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Independent examiners
Mr F Mussa Mr M Raqeeb Mr U Iqbal Mr A Ali Mr I Khan H Raja Associates 2 Fieldhead Street Fieldhead Business Centre Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1LW
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Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by
............................................................................. 28 June 2025 Mr F Mussa
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Eternal Light Secondary School Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 August 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiners statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination by virtue of my membership of , which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
H Raja Associates 2 Fieldhead Street Fieldhead Business Centre Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1LW
28 June 2025
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Eternal Light Secondary School Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 August 2024
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Investments 4 Total Expenditure on: Raising funds 5 Charitable activities 6/7 Total Net income Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 6,459 399,966 2,161 408,586 ) (5,684 ) (306,336 ) (312,020 96,566 1,778,956 1,875,522 |
2023 £ 13,846 387,038 2,163 403,047 - ) (258,661 ) (258,661 144,386 1,634,570 1,778,956 |
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Eternal Light Secondary School Statement of Financial Position As at 31 August 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 13 Investments Current assets 14 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 16 Total funds |
£ 2024 199,490 1,400,000 1,599,490 150,000 137,262 287,262 ) (11,230 276,032 1,875,522 1,875,522 1,875,522 1,875,522 |
£ 2023 197,651 750,000 947,651 150,000 689,339 839,339 ) (8,034 831,305 1,778,956 1,778,956 1,778,956 1,778,956 |
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Mr F Mussa Trustee 28 June 2025
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Eternal Light Secondary School Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.
Eternal Light Secondary School 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 note(s).
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure:
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
Improvements to property
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2. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds Donations received Grants received ncome from charitable activities Unrestricted funds Fees Income from charitable activities |
2024 £ 6,459 - 6,459 2024 £ 399,966 |
2023 £ 2 13,844 13,846 2023 £ 387,038 |
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3. Income from charitable activities
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4. Investment income
| Unrestricted funds Income from investment properties Bank interest receivable Expenditure on generating donations and legacies Unrestricted funds Subscriptions Costs of charitable activities by fund type Unrestricted funds Fees Support costs Costs of charitable activities by activity type Support costs Activities undertaken directly £ £ Support costs Fees 83,611 222,725 |
2024 £ 2,160 1 2,161 2024 £ 5,684 5,684 2024 £ 222,725 83,611 306,336 2024 £ 306,336 |
2023 £ 2,160 3 2,163 2023 £ - - 2023 £ 193,177 65,484 258,661 2023 £ 258,661 |
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5. Expenditure on generating donations and legacies
6. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
7. Costs of charitable activities by activity type
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8. Analysis of support costs
| Fees Management Licences & Exam Fees Books Professional Fees Governance costs |
2024 £ - 9,911 25,387 14,117 34,196 83,611 |
2023 £ 924 10,248 16,210 7,163 30,939 65,484 |
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9. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
| Depreciation of owned fixed assets Trustees' remuneration Staff pension contributions Staff costs Total staff costs for the year ended 31 August 2024 were: Salaries and wages Social security costs Pension costs Employees |
2024 £ - 24,988 1,964 2024 £ 194,286 3,291 1,964 199,541 2024 0 0 |
2023 £ 924 24,670 1,669 2023 £ 166,163 954 1,669 168,786 2023 15 15 |
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10. Staff costs
12. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.
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Eternal Light Secondary School Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 August 2024
13. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 01 September 2023 Additions At 31 August 2024 Depreciation At 01 September 2023 At 31 August 2024 Net book values At 31 August 2024 At 31 August 2023 |
Land and buildings £ 194,879 - 194,879 - - 194,879 194,879 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 7,036 1,839 8,875 4,264 4,264 4,611 2,772 |
Total £ 201,915 1,839 203,754 4,264 4,264 199,490 |
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14. Debtors
| Amounts due after more than one year: Other debtors Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2024 £ 150,000 150,000 2024 £ 520 10,348 362 11,230 |
2023 £ 150,000 150,000 2023 £ - 7,672 362 8,034 |
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15. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16. Movement in funds
Unrestricted Funds
| General General |
Balance at 01/09/2023 £ 1,778,956 1,778,956 |
Incoming resources £ 408,586 408,586 |
Outgoing resources £ ) (312,020 ) (312,020 |
Balance at 31/08/2024 £ 1,875,522 1,875,522 |
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Eternal Light Secondary School Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 August 2024
Unrestricted Funds - Previous year
| General General |
Balance at 01/09/2022 £ 1,634,570 1,634,570 |
Incoming resources £ 403,047 403,047 |
Outgoing resources £ ) (258,661 ) (258,661 |
Balance at 31/08/2023 £ 1,778,956 1,778,956 |
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Purpose of unrestricted Funds
General
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes
17. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds General General Previous year Unrestricted funds General General |
Tangible fixed assets Investments Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ £ 199,490 1,400,000 276,032 1,875,522 199,490 1,400,000 276,032 1,875,522 Tangible fixed assets Investments Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ £ 197,651 750,000 831,305 1,778,956 197,651 750,000 831,305 1,778,956 |
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Eternal Light Secondary School Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Continued For the year ended 31 August 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations Gift Aid Charitable activities Income from charitable activities Investments Income from investment properties Bank interest receivable Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Subscriptions Charitable activities Cost of direct charitable activity SUPPORT COSTS Management Management Licences & Exam Fees Licences & Exam Fees Books Books Professional Fees Professional Fees Governance costs Governance costs Total resources expended Net Income |
£ 2024 6,459 - 6,459 399,966 399,966 2,160 1 2,161 408,586 ) (5,684 ) (5,684 ) (222,725 ) (222,725 - - ) (9,911 ) (9,911 ) (25,387 ) (25,387 ) (14,117 ) (14,117 ) (34,196 ) (34,196 ) (312,020 96,566 |
£ 2023 2 13,844 13,846 387,038 387,038 2,160 3 2,163 |
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| 403,047 - - ) (193,177 ) (193,177 ) (924 ) (924 ) (10,248 ) (10,248 ) (16,210 ) (16,210 ) (7,163 ) (7,163 ) (30,939 ) (30,939 |
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