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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report

01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

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
Trustee name Office (if any)/
Committee		 Dates acted if not
for whole year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Umar Mahmood Butt Fund Raising
Nokhaz Yaqub Finance
Mazher Qazi Finance
Leigh Polding Governance
Ahmed Maher Abdelwahed Education

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)
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 Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution)		 Constitution adopted on 08/01/2017
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

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Trustees Annual Report Year ending March 2025

Trustees' Annual Report

01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include Organisational Structure: additional information, where The officers and committee members of the charity give their time for its control, relevant, about: management and operation freely, and receive no remuneration or other financial  policies and procedures adopted benefits. for the induction and training of In accordance with the constitution, the charity has a committee based organisational trustees;

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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 objectives of the
charity set out in its governing
document.		 The objectives 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 together the said residents and the local authorities, 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 objectives.

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Trustees Annual Report Year ending March 2025

Trustees' Annual Report

01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

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 trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on
public benefit.
The main activities are as follows:

Friday jummah prayer meetings on a regular basis

Daily prayers (Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha) by notification as/when volunteers
available.

Ramadhan Taraweh prayers

Community Iftar events during Ramadan

Community Eid prayers and celebrations

Regular community social events/activities
o
Share-a-meal (“One-Dish”) events
o
Sports, includes:

Football

CrossFit (for both males and females), with support from Newbury
CrossFit

Badminton

Islamic Studies
o
Sunday School for Children aged 3 to 16.

Engagement with other community groups/organisations.
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 continue to respond 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:
Restricted funds (Savings Account): Funds raised to specifically support securing a
permanent fit for purpose facility for the future.
Non-restricted funds (Current Account): Funds raised to support the current rented
facilities, services and activities of WBMC.
The financial policy includes provision to move “excess” funds from the non-restricted
funds (current account) to the restricted funds (savings account).
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. Various Islamic Savings platforms and property investments were
investigated. No actions were taken this term and the activity is ongoing.
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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Trustees' Annual Report

01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

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 as
we 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 other community organisations and events.

Maintained links with local schools and youth organisations by supporting panel
discussions, visits and events promoting understanding and tolerance.

Continued the provision of regular Islamic Studies (Sunday School) for children.

Increased provision of congregational daily prayers through engagement of
volunteers.

Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s
policy on reserves		 The Finance policy as of the end of March 2025 does not specifically address
reserves other than an upper limit at which excess unrestricted funds in the current
account should be transferred to the restricted funds account. However, the
finances are regularly reviewed, and any possible shortcomings would initially be
addressed in a timely manner through a direct and swiftly implemented fund-raising
campaign. The 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 in
deficit		 None
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 educational materials and investment in vetting volunteers (paying for
appropriate DBS checks) has enabled the continued provision of regular Islamic
Studies by the Sunday School for Children.
No investment was made in this term. All funds remain on account to support the
organisation objectives.

Section F Other o tional information p

Full time Imam:

Investigations have been made into engaging the services of an Imam to provide Islamic Services, e.g. consistent provision of compulsory daily prayers (as far as allowable within the standing rental agreement of the premises, currently Fajr (morning) prayer would not be possible much of the year due to opening time restrictions within the agreement). Discussions had been held with a suitable candidate, but no decision had been made by the end of the current term.

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Trustees' Annual Report

01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

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 January 2025 Signature(s) Electronic signature Full name(s) Nokhaz Yaqub Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Finance Date 30 January 2025

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Trustees Annual Report Year ending March 2025

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Secllon A Independent Examlner's Report Rgport to the trusteesl members of Wesl Befkshire Muslim Centre IW6MC} On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity no lif any) 1163865 Set out on pages I report lo the Iruslees on my examin8tion of the accounts of the above charity {'Ihe Trust I for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilitia$ and As the charity Iruslees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mallers have come lo my attention I '} in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper derslanding of the accounts to be reached. elete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed.. Date: 30 January 2026 Name.. NiGk Smeed Relevant professional qualificationls} or body lif any}.. NIA Address: 424 London Road Weslcliff on Sea Essex SSO 9LA IER October 2018

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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October 2018

IER

Charity Name No (if any) West Berkshire Muslim Centre 1163865 Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2024 31/03/2025

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
13,160
2,141
755
274
-
586
2,920
500
6,631
-
1,778
28,745
-
-
-
28,745
6,131
567
300
401
2,057
3,000
750
3,735
-
16,941
-
-
-
16,941
11,805
-
13,089
24,894		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,051
5,051
-
-
-
5,051
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,051
-
256,957
262,008		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
13,160
2,141
755
274
-
586
2,920
500
6,631
-
1,778
5,051
33,796
-
-
-
33,796
6,131
567
300
401
2,057
3,000
750
3,735
-
16,941
-
-
-
16,941
16,855		 Total funds
to the nearest £
13,160
2,141
755
274
-
586
2,920
500
6,631
-
1,778
5,051
33,796
-
-
-
33,796
6,131
567
300
401
2,057
3,000
750
3,735
-
16,941
-
-
-
16,941
16,855		 Last year
to the nearest £
General Donations - SumUp (Note 1) 13,160 11,128
General Donations - Cash 2,141 2,613
General Donations - Just Giving 755 5,049
General Donations - Transfer (Note 2) 274 -
General Donations - Misc. (Note 3) - 6,829
School 586 1,292
Membership 2,920 3,380
Services 500 -
Grants - Greenham Trust 6,631 6,420
Grants - GetBerkshire - 10
HMRC - Gift Aid (Note 4) 1,778 -
Interest from Savings Account 4,599
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 28,745 41,319
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
**Sub total ** - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
41,319
Rent + Rates 6,131 16,172
Coms (Note 5) 567 371
Financial Services (Note 6) 300 58
Operations (Note 7) 401 -
Events (Note 8) 2,057 9,919
Sport - Crossfit 3,000 -
Sport - Football 750 410
External orgs. fund raising (Note 9) 3,735 -
Sundry (Note 10) - 5,281
**Sub total ** 16,941 32,212
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
32,212
11,805 5,051 - 16,855 9,107
- - - - -
13,089 256,957 - 270,046 -
24,894 262,008 - 286,902 9,107

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

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
Details
Details
Balances on current & savings accounts
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
24,894
262,008
-
-
-
-
24,894
262,008
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Leigh Polding		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Leigh Polding 30/01/2026

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Note 1 Mix of general donations, school donations, football donations and crossfit donations
Note 2 New summary line for General Donations made by bank transfer.
Note 3 Renamed from Donations, which last year included the HMRC Gift Aid (now on a New line, see Note 4) and some
General Donations by bank transfer (now on a new line, see Note 2).
Note 4 New summary line for HMRC Gift Aid.
Note 5 Renamed from Broadband and now includes all communications expenses.
Note 6 Renamed from Bank Charges and now includes all financal fees (e.g. bank charges, accountancy fees).
Note 7 New summary line contains all operations expences (e.g. DBS checks, facilities and maintenance) previously
included in Sundry.
Note 8 New summary line combining last year's Iftari and Eid, and now contains all community event related expenses
(e.g. Eid celebrations).
Note 9 New summary line contains fund raising campaigns for other organisations (e.g. humanitarian aid).
Note 10 Included donations to external organisations that have now been given a separate summary line from this year
(see Note 7).