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Trustees' Annual Report

01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name	West Berkshire Muslim Centre
Other names charity is known by	WBMC
Registered charity number (if any)	1163865
Charity's principal address	1st Floor Riverside Community Centre, Rosemoor Gardens, Clay Hill
	Postcode	RG14 2FG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name	Office (if any)/ *Committee*	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
Ismail Nawasra	Education	Resigned April 2022
Arif Jaan	Events	Resigned at AGM on 19/02/2023
Azmal Ahmed Shah	Governance
Rahan Ahmed	Membership	Resigned at AGM on 19/02/2023
Md. Amir Hussain	Finance to 19/02/2023 Membership from 19/02/2023
Mohammad Shamim Ahmed	Services	Resigned at AGM on 19/02/2023
Hussain Ahmed	Membership	Resigned at AGM on 19/02/2023
Umar Mahmood Butt	Fund Raising
Nokhaz Yaqub	Events to 19/02/2023 Finance from 19/02/2023
Mazher Qazi	Finance
Leigh Polding	Governance	19/03/2023 –
Ahmed Maher Abdelwahed	Education	19/03/2023 –

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Not Applicable

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
Independent Examiner	Gillian Down	EJBC – Chartered Accountants: 2 Toomers Wharf, Canal Walk, Newbury RG14 1DY

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01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

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

Not Applicable

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts	Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)	Constitution
How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)	Charitable Incorporated Organisation with voting members other than its charity trustees (‘Association’ Model Constitution)
Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)	Election and/or Selection (Latest Election held at AGM on 19/02/2023)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)	Additional governance issues (Optional information)
Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant, about: •policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; •the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; •relationship with any related parties; •trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.	Organisational Structure: The officers and committee members of the charity give their time for its control, management and operation freely, and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. In accordance with the constitution, the charity has a committee based organisational structure, comprised of the following sub-committees: Governance, Finance, Fund Raising, Services & Systems, Membership, Education, Events and Ladies Forum. The committees are formed of volunteers from the general membership of the CIO, with up to two leads from each committee being elected/nominated to form the Executive Committee. The CIO Trustees are subsequently elected/nominated from the members of the Executive Committee. Full details concerning the appointment of Trustees are given in the constitution. Induction and Training of Trustees: New trustees are provided copies of the organisations constitution, and the policies and procedures that have been adopted. Several Charity Commission guidance publications are also provided. Where possible new Trustees will be provided with guidance from serving, experienced Trustees. Risk Management: Risk assessments have been undertaken for the main activities undertaken by the charity and the Trustees believe that suitable arrangements and policies are in place to manage the risks identified. Where necessary, suitable insurance cover has also been put in place. Appropriate Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks are made in conjunction with safeguarding procedures for activities directly involving children. Finances are controlled in accordance with a Finance Policy and kept under review.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Youmay chooseto include
additional information, where
relevant, about:
•policies and procedures adopted
for the induction and training of
trustees;
•the charity’s organisational
structure and any wider network
with which the charity works;
•relationship with any related
parties;
•trustees’ consideration of major
risks and the system and
procedures to manage them.

Organisational Structure:
The officers and committee members of the charity give their time for its control,
management and operation freely, and receive no remuneration or other financial
benefits.
In accordance with the constitution, the charity has a committee based
organisational structure, comprised of the following sub-committees: Governance,
Finance, Fund Raising, Services & Systems, Membership, Education, Events and
Ladies Forum. The committees are formed of volunteers from the general
membership of the CIO, with up to two leads from each committee being
elected/nominated to form the Executive Committee. The CIO Trustees are
subsequently elected/nominated from the members of the Executive Committee.
Full details concerning the appointment of Trustees are given in the constitution.
Induction and Training of Trustees:
New trustees are provided copies of the organisations constitution, and the
policies and procedures that have been adopted. Several Charity Commission
guidance publications are also provided. Where possible new Trustees will be
provided with guidance from serving, experienced Trustees.
Risk Management:
Risk assessments have been undertaken for the main activities undertaken by the
charity and the Trustees believe that suitable arrangements and policies are in
place to manage the risks identified. Where necessary, suitable insurance cover
has also been put in place. Appropriate Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks
are made in conjunction with safeguarding procedures for activities directly
involving children. Finances are controlled in accordance with a Finance Policy
and kept under review.

Section C Objectives and activities	Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document	The objects of the CIO as set out in the constitution are: The advancement of the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public, particularly but not exclusively, through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, and public celebration of religious festivals. To further or benefit the residents of West Berkshire and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious, or other opinions by associating togetherthe saidresidents and thelocalauthorities,

Section C
Objectives and activities

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

The objects of the CIO as set out in the constitution are:
The advancement of the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public, particularly but
not exclusively, through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, and public
celebration of religious festivals.
To further or benefit the residents of West Berkshire and the neighbourhood,
without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious, or other
opinions by associating togetherthe saidresidents and thelocalauthorities,

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voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to
provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time
occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power:
to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or
manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and
management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance
of the above objects

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) •
Friday prayer meetings
•
Ramadhan Taraweh prayers
•
Community Iftar during Ramadan
•
Community Eid prayers and celebrations
•
Regular community social events/activities
o
Share-a-meal (“One-Dish”) events
o
Football
o
CrossFit (for both males and females), supported by Newbury CrossFit
o
Badminton
•
Islamic Studies
o
Sunday School for Children aged 3 to 16 – established on a regular
basis at the end of Summer of 2022.

	voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power: to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects
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)	• Friday prayer meetings • Ramadhan Taraweh prayers • Community Iftar during Ramadan • Community Eid prayers and celebrations • Regular community social events/activities `o` Share-a-meal (“One-Dish”) events `o` Football `o` CrossFit (for both males and females), supported by Newbury CrossFit `o` Badminton • Islamic Studies `o` Sunday School for Children aged 3 to 16 – established on a regular basis at the end of Summer of 2022.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)	Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grant making; • policy programme related investment; • contribution made by volunteers.	Grant Making: The community have responded generously to disaster appeals arising from humanitarian calamities affecting various regions throughout the world. Support has also been generously provided to local calls for urgent assistance on an individual/family basis. Policy Programme Related Investment: Rent remains the largest expenditure and primary focus of normal (non-restricted) funding streams (donations). However, due to grants secured towards rent contributions, £13,000 of funds from non-restricted donations were able to be moved from the current account into the restricted funds (i.e. procurement of permanent premises) savings account over the year. Although a return (“interest”) is obtained from the restricted funds savings account, it has been established that it is not Shariah compliant and therefore heavy restrictions and limitations are placed on what it can be used for. This, together with general concerns over diminishing capital due to inflation and low return rates, triggered a review of available Sharia compliant investment strategies for the restricted funds. A decision on policy was still pending at the close of the year with further review required. However, it was considered that - as an interim measure - the movement of the restricted funds to a readily accessible Shariah compliant savings account would be in the best interests of the organisation if a suitable account was available and could be agreed upon. Volunteers: All operational activities, including the organisation and delivery of specific events (e.g. EID Prayers & Celebrations) are supported/provided by volunteers.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Youmay chooseto include further
statements, where relevant, about:
•
policy on grant making;
•
policy programme related
investment;
• contribution made by volunteers.

Grant Making:
The community have responded generously to disaster appeals arising from
humanitarian calamities affecting various regions throughout the world. Support
has also been generously provided to local calls for urgent assistance on an
individual/family basis.
Policy Programme Related Investment:
Rent remains the largest expenditure and primary focus of normal (non-restricted)
funding streams (donations). However, due to grants secured towards rent
contributions, £13,000 of funds from non-restricted donations were able to be
moved from the current account into the restricted funds (i.e. procurement of
permanent premises) savings account over the year.
Although a return (“interest”) is obtained from the restricted funds savings
account, it has been established that it is not Shariah compliant and therefore
heavy restrictions and limitations are placed on what it can be used for. This,
together with general concerns over diminishing capital due to inflation and low
return rates, triggered a review of available Sharia compliant investment
strategies for the restricted funds. A decision on policy was still pending at the
close of the year with further review required. However, it was considered that -
as an interim measure - the movement of the restricted funds to a readily
accessible Shariah compliant savings account would be in the best interests of
the organisation if a suitable account was available and could be agreed upon.
Volunteers:
All operational activities, including the organisation and delivery of specific events
(e.g. EID Prayers & Celebrations) are supported/provided by volunteers.

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01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

Section D Achievements and performance	Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year	The Executive committee along with volunteers continue to promote the facilities to the wider community through events, social media and word of mouth. This is a testament to the vision and values set out by the trustees, as we continue to promote social and community cohesion, in line with the CIO objectives. Hard work and determination of the trustees to keep focus on the core objectives aswe build trust and promote diversityand embrace our British multi-cultural identity of the society. Key achievements for the year include: • Maintained support of and links with community organisations and events, e.g. Community Utd Cricket. • Maintained links with local schools and youth organisations by supporting panel discussions, visits and events promoting understanding and tolerance. • Established the provision of regular Islamic Studies (Sunday School) for children. • Support for asylum seekers housed in local facilities, including: - Engaging with other local support groups and charities to help provide support for mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing. - Providing regular iftars (end of daily fast meals) during Ramadan 2022. -Facilitating and distributing donations of clothing, bicycles, reading material and sports equipment.

Section D
Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year

The Executive committee along with volunteers continue to promote the facilities
to the wider community through events, social media and word of mouth.
This is a testament to the vision and values set out by the trustees, as we
continue to promote social and community cohesion, in line with the CIO
objectives.
Hard work and determination of the trustees to keep focus on the core objectives
aswe build trust and promote diversityand embrace our British multi-cultural
identity of the society.
Key achievements for the year include:
•
Maintained support of and links with community organisations and events,
e.g. Community Utd Cricket.
•
Maintained links with local schools and youth organisations by supporting
panel discussions, visits and events promoting understanding and tolerance.
•
Established the provision of regular Islamic Studies (Sunday School) for
children.
•
Support for asylum seekers housed in local facilities, including:
-
Engaging with other local support groups and charities to help provide
support for mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing.
-
Providing regular iftars (end of daily fast meals) during Ramadan 2022.
-Facilitating and distributing donations of clothing, bicycles, reading
material and sports equipment.

Section E Financial review The Finance policy as of the end of March 2023 does not specifically address reserves. However, the finances are regularly reviewed and any possible shortcomings would initially be addressed in a timely manner Brief statement of the charity’s through a direct and swiftly implemented fund-raising campaign. The policy on reserves restricted funds offer only a very limited recourse in an absolute emergency - subject to unanimous approval from the Trustees - and then only if all other avenues have been unsuccessfully pursued. Details of any funds materially None in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)	Further financial review details (Optional information)
Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant about: • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; • investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.	The operations of the charity are funded primarily by individual donations (a large proportion from giving at Friday Prayers), and donations arising from and in support of specific events and activities. Funding platforms such as the Greenham Trust are utilised wherever appropriate/possible to assist with specific projects and activities. Gift Aiding where appropriate is actively encouraged. Purchase of outdoor speaker system, tarpaulins, Hi-Viz jackets and other supporting sundries has greatly improved/enhanced the provision of outdoor events (e.g. EID prayers and celebrations). Purchase of educational materials and investment in vetting volunteers (paying for appropriate CRB checks) has enabled the provision of regular Islamic Studies through the establishment of the Sunday School.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

Youmay chooseto include
additional information, where
relevant about:
•
the charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising);
•
how expenditure has supported
the key objectives of the charity;
•
investment policy and objectives
including any ethical investment
policy adopted.

The operations of the charity are funded primarily by individual donations
(a large proportion from giving at Friday Prayers), and donations arising
from and in support of specific events and activities.
Funding platforms such as the Greenham Trust are utilised wherever
appropriate/possible to assist with specific projects and activities.
Gift Aiding where appropriate is actively encouraged.
Purchase of outdoor speaker system, tarpaulins, Hi-Viz jackets and other
supporting sundries has greatly improved/enhanced the provision of
outdoor events (e.g. EID prayers and celebrations).
Purchase of educational materials and investment in vetting volunteers
(paying for appropriate CRB checks) has enabled the provision of regular
Islamic Studies through the establishment of the Sunday School.

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01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

No investment was planned or made in this term. All funds remain on account to support the organisation objectives.

Section F

Other o tional information p

Section G

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Electronic signature

Full name(s) Leigh Polding

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Governance Date 30/01/2024

Signature(s) Electronic signature Full name(s) Azmal Ahmed Shah Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Services & Systems Date 30/01/2024

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WEST BERKSHIRE MUSLIM CENTRE No (if any) Charity Reg Number: 1163865 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 1/4/2022 31/3/2023

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted to the nearest £	Restricted to the nearest £	Endowment to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
SumUpdonations	7,732		-	7,732	5,751
JustGiving (Online)donations.	7,182	-	-	7,182	7,315
Membershipdonations	3,610		-	3,610	3,835
Cash donations	2,830		-	2,830	2,540
Grant - Greenham	2,599		-	2,599	14,013
Grant - GetBerkshire	840		-	840	-
Savingaccount bank interest	-	1,197	-	1,197	32
Others/Adjustment from lastyear	-			-	20
Donations(includingGift Aid Claim)	1,788			1,788	9,194
School donations	774		-	774
~~*Sub total~~~~(Gross income*~~	27,355	1,197	-	28,552	42,700

A2 Asset and investment
	-
	-				-
~~*Sub total*~~	-				-
**Total receipts **
	27,355				42,700

A3 Payments
Refugee events	1,301	-	-	1,301
Football	1,346	-	-	1,346	1,002
Bank charges	82	-	-	82	20
Council Tax and Rent	7,831	-	-	7,831	118
School	532	-	-	532	5,060
Iftar	2,438	-	-	2,438	-
Eid	2,345	-	-	2,345	193
Sundry	2,157	-	-	2,157	1,327
Broadband	109	-	-	109	-
**Sub total **	18,141	-	-	18,141	7,720

A4 Asset and investment

	-
**Sub total **	-				-

					7,720

	9,214	1,197	-	10,411	34,980
	- 13,000	13,000	-	-	-
	~~12,367~~	~~238,160~~	~~-~~	~~250,527~~	~~215,547~~
	8,581	252,357	-	~~260,938~~	250,527

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

B1 Cash funds

B2 Other monetary assets

B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

B5 Liabilities

Details Balance on current /saving ~~accounts~~ *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted to nearest £	Restricted to nearest £	Endowment to nearest £
	8,581	252,357	-
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	8,581	252,357	-
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Details	Fund to which	Amount due	When due
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Signed by one or two trustees on Signature Print Name Date of

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees West Berkshire Muslim Centre IWBMC) On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 Charity no lif any 1163865 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chanty {"the Trust") for the year ended 31 March 2023 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charty's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of Ihe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charrties Acl 2011 ("the Act'}. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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 sedion 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection wrth the examination (other than Ihat disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe Ihat in, any material respect. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charrties Act, or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom) and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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. Signed: Date: 22 January 2024 Name: Gillian Down Relevant professional qualification(s) or body lif any): Chartered AGcounlant - ICAEW Address: EJBC Limrted 2 Toomers Wharf, NevUry, RG14 1 DY IER Oct 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any Items that the examiner wish88 to disclose. IER Oct 2018

Section A Reference and administration details

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Trustees' Annual Report

Trustees' Annual Report

Section F

Other o tional information p

Section G

Declaration

Section A Receipts and payments

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories

B1 Cash funds

B2 Other monetary assets

B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

B5 Liabilities