DARUL ELM COMMUNITY CENTRE LTD
Charity No. 1160892 | Company No. 08938426 115 Soho Hill, Handsworth, Birmingham, B19 1AY
1. Mission Statement
Darul Elm Community Centre Ltd is committed to advancing the Islamic faith and providing essential educational, social, and welfare services to the local community. Our mission is to promote spiritual growth, deliver high-quality educational opportunities, and support disadvantaged groups through housing assistance, training, poverty relief, and counselling services.
2. Annual Review
The past year has been one of significant progress for the Darul Elm Community Centre. Despite beginning with limited financial resources, our dedicated staff, trustees, volunteers, and community partners have worked tirelessly to strengthen the Centre’s activities and ensure sustainability.
We continue to expand the range of services provided to the Somali and wider African communities in the West Midlands, while also engaging with mainstream organisations that increasingly recognise us as a trusted community partner.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Management Committee, volunteers, community members, local leaders, councillors, and public and private sector partners for their continued support. Special thanks are due to those who have contributed personal donations, and we encourage continued support to sustain and grow our services for the children and families we serve.
Ahmed Abdullahi
Chairman
3. Darul Elm Community Centre
Established in March 2014, Darul Elm Community Centre Ltd is both a registered charity (No. 1160892) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 08938426).
Our primary aims are:
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To advance the Islamic faith within Handsworth and the surrounding areas through prayer meetings, lectures, Eid celebrations, and educational literature.
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To support the education and development of children and young Muslims.
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To provide housing support for the homeless.
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To deliver training and poverty relief initiatives for disadvantaged members of society.
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To provide care, support, and counselling for individuals affected by drug misuse.
4. Legal & Administrative Information
Trustees / Management Committee
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Ahmed Abdullahi (Chair)
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Hussein Hassan (Treasurer)
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Said Saad (Secretary)
Authorised Signatories
Ahmed Abdullahi
Auditors / Accountants
Quality Accountants 437–441 Coventry Road Birmingham B10 0RX
Registered Office
Darul Elm Community Centre Ltd 115 Soho Hill Handsworth Birmingham B19 1AY
Governing Document
Darul Elm Community Centre Ltd is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as a charitable company limited by guarantee.
5. Financial Accounts
(Attached)
DARUL ELM COMMUNITY CENTRE LTD
Charity No. 1160892 | Company No. 08938426 Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2024
Trustees’ Annual Report
The trustees present their report together with the financial statements of Darul Elm Community Centre Ltd for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The charity’s objectives are the advancement of the Islamic faith, the education of children and young Muslims, housing support for the homeless, the relief of poverty through training and community support, and the provision of care and counselling for those affected by drug misuse.
During the year the Centre expanded its services, engaging more beneficiaries within the Somali and wider African communities in the West Midlands. Income for the year amounted to £256,832 and expenditure totalled £78,737, resulting in a net movement in funds of £178,095. Year-end funds stood at £187,163.
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)
| 2024 (£) | 2023 (£) | |
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| Income from donations & grants | 256,832 | 44,970 |
| Total Income | 256,832 | 44,970 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 75,552 | 40,302 |
| Cost of generating funds | 3,185 | 6,360 |
| Total Expenditure | 78,737 | 46,662 |
| Net movement in funds | 178,095 | (1,692) |
Balance Sheet
| 2024 (£) | 2023 (£) | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | 187,163 | 10,086 |
| Creditors due within one year | - | (1,018) |
| Net Assets | 187,163 | 9,068 |
| Funds: | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 187,163 | 9,068 |
| Restricted Funds | - | - |
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| Total Funds | 187,163 | 9,068 |
Notes to the Accounts
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Accounting policies: The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and applicable UK accounting standards.
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Trustees’ remuneration: The trustees did not receive any remuneration or benefits during the year. Expenses reimbursed to trustees were nil.
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Related party transactions: None.
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All funds held by the charity are unrestricted unless otherwise stated.