2025-03-31-accounts - Naik Trust

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Trustees' Annual Report					for theperiod
From	Period start date			To	Period end date
	01	April	2024		31	March	2025

Charity name

N.A.I.K Trust

Registered charity number (if any) Charity's principal address 149 Railway Street Nelson Lancashire Postcode BB9 9AJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Qasim Saghir	Chairman
Zahida Khan	Vice Chair
Asma Kauser	Secretary
Nahida Khan	Treasury
Yusuf Saghir	Joint Treasury















Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name		Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address




Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charity How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are selected by a resolution passed at a special meeting of the Trustee selection methods existing trustees. When choosing new trustees, the current trustees must (eg. appointed by, elected by) consider the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to run the charity effectively. Charity trustees hold a vital role in ensuring an organisation fulfils its purpose and serves its beneficiaries effectively. They are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, making sure it operates legally and in line with its founding principles. A key part of this involves safeguarding the charity's assets and resources, managing risks, and maintaining financial stability. Ultimately, trustees must act in the best interests of the charity, a duty that requires careful consideration and a commitment to its mission.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

The charity ensures the effective induction and training of new trustees You may choose to include through a formal process that includes providing a welcome pack with all additional information, where essential governance and financial documents. Regular training sessions relevant, about: are also provided on topics such as charity law, fundraising, and • policies and procedures safeguarding to ensure the board remains knowledgeable. adopted for the induction and The charity's organisational structure is designed to support clear governance and management. The board of trustees oversees a small training of trustees; team of paid staff and volunteers, and specific sub-committees may be • the charity’s organisational the charity’s organisational established for areas like finance and projects. The charity also works structure and any wider collaboratively within a wider network, partnering with other local and network with which the charity national community groups to enhance its services.

the charity’s organisational the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
To maintain transparency and prevent conflicts of interest, all trustees and
• relationship with any related key staff are required to disclose any related party relationships. A formal register of interests is maintained, and anyone with a declared conflict
parties; must recuse themselves from relevant discussions and decisions.
• trustees’ consideration of Finally, the trustees actively manage major risks through a comprehensive major risks and the system risk register that is reviewed annually. Key risks, including financial and and procedures to manage safeguarding issues, are identified, and specific procedures are in place to them. mitigate them. This ensures the charity can continue its work effectively while safeguarding its assets and reputation.

Section C Objectives and activities

The charity aims to:

Promote the Islamic faith – mainly for young people (ages 3 to 25) in Lancashire, based on the teachings of the Holy Quran.

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

Support education – helping those young people build skills and grow into responsible, independent adults.
Offer recreational activities – for people in need (due to age, health, ability, or social/economic reasons) to improve their quality of life.
Relieve poverty, illness, and distress – both in the UK and abroad.

The charity must only carry out activities that are legally recognised as charitable.

The charity undertakes a wide range of activities to fulfil its charitable aims. The trustees believe these activities benefit both those who attend the mosque and the wider community in Pendle and surrounding areas. These activities include the provision of congregational prayers, including Jumu’ah (Friday) prayers, Eid prayers, funeral prayers, as well as Nikah (marriage) and funeral services.

The charity also runs regular Islamic educational sessions and organises holiday clubs for young people to engage in positive, active learning and recreational activities.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

The primary objective of the charity is to promote and spread the knowledge of Islam (Deen) by providing accessible religious and moral education to both the Muslim community and the wider public. In doing so, the charity aims to foster peace, mutual respect, and social cohesion among all communities.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the charity’s activities and the smooth running of the Madrasah and Masjid. Their contributions include:

Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Madrash and Masjid.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Policy on grantmaking.
Policy programme related investment.
Helping with the cleaning and general maintenance of the premises.
Designing and distributing leaflets and posters to promote local events, talks, and community initiatives.
Managing and updating the Masjid’s social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, to help engage the community and share important information.
Contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

During the year, the trustees of Naik Trust have made significant Summary of the main progress in strengthening community engagement and supporting wider achievements of the charity social initiatives. We have actively facilitated the use of the Madrasah during the year and Mosque building as a community hub, allowing various local organisations and charities — including DWP and One Voice — to deliver services, events, and outreach programs, careers fair that benefit the local community. In addition, we have introduced holiday clubs to provide young people with safe, structured, and engaging activities during school holidays. These clubs have played an important role in supporting families, promoting positive learning, and keeping children actively involved in their community. The trustees remain committed to building strong relationships with local partners and ensuring that our facilities continue to serve both the religious and social needs of the wider community.

Section E Financial review

The free reserves are held to secure the long-term financial security of Brief statement of the the charity. charity’s policy on reserves The trustees consider that this level of reserves is required to enable the charity to fulfil its obligations and commitments. Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

Naik Trust’s income is primarily generated through a combination of the
You may choose to include following sources:
additional information, where relevant about: • Monthly tuition contributions from students attending the • the charity’s principal Madrasah. •
sources of funds (including Annual membership donations, which support the general upkeep any fundraising); and running costs of the organisation. •
• how expenditure has Voluntary contributions from members of the local community. • Support from local businesses, who regularly contribute towards
supported the key objectives of the charity; the Trust’s charitable activities. •
• investment policy and Weekly collections, particularly during Friday congregational prayers, which provide a consistent stream of donations.
objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. These income streams have allowed the Trust to continue delivering its core services, support community initiatives, and maintain the running of the mosque and educational facilities.

Section F Other optional information

The charity has now evolved with a renewed focus on healthy active lifestyle as a core priority. Recognising the importance of nurturing both the minds and well-being of young people, we are committed to expanding our Islamic and community education programmes, while also creating more opportunities for physical activity and personal development.

As part of this vision, we aim to invest in resources, facilities, and programmes that will help keep children active, engaged, and connected to positive environment, both inside and outside the classroom. This includes plans for structured holiday clubs, recreational activities, and educational workshops designed to support the physical, mental, and spiritual growth of our youth.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Qasim Saghir Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 25th August 2025

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