Registered charity number 1166711 LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST TRUSTEES. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST CONTENTS Page Legal and administrative information Trustees. report Statement of trustees. responsibilities Independent examinerfs report Income and expenditure account Balan￿ sheet Notes to the accounts LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Chairnian Dr Louay Al-Alousi Trustees Dr Louay Al-Alousi Khalid Ermais Naeem Mohammed Mr Anjum Saqib Abdul Aziz Principal address 19 H￿ion Road Leicester LE2 6GP Charity registration number 1166711 Accountants Malik & Co Certified Public Accountants 32 Tumer Road Leicester LE5 OQA Bankers Al Rayan Bank 94A London Road Leicester LE2 OQW LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Irustees present their ￿port with the finanual slatements of the charity for the year ended 31 st March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charits'es= Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 {effective 1 January 2019.) The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting policies and comply with Leicester Community Assist, applicable law and other requirements. OBJECTS OF THE CHARI Leicester Community Assist is a charity with the following objectives: The prevention or relief of povetry in the UK by providing.. grants. ilems and SeNi￿S to individuals in need and charities, or other organizations working to prevent or relieve povety. The promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public by educating the public in different religious beliefs including an awareness of their distinctive features and their common ground to promote good relations between people of different faiths. To advance the Islamic religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and distributbng literature on Islam to enlighten others about the Islamic religion. To promote any other charitable purpose for the benefit of those in need that the trustees from time to time determine. To achieve these aims Leicester Community Assist has organised and been involved in various activities as described later. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities Eid Festivals Eid Festivals were held twice a year, and all members of the local communty, regardless of race, religion or background were welcomed. Attendance was in excess of 20k. and activities were provided for all ages. Three of the trustees registered a new charity by the name of"Eid Prayers and Festival (EPF) wilh the charity commission on 20nd February 2024. The EPF will be responsible for operating Eid Festivals in the subsequent YE Educational Talks Regular educational talks on varK)us topics are held which benefit several members of the local community each week. Charitable Grants Grants have been provided for other registered charities involved in povety relief work. We provided a grant to our Sister Registered Charity'Eid Prayer and Festival" to take over the responsibility of Eid Prayers and FestlV< Local Communlty Ald DI￿¢1 aid has been provided to members of the local community who are in need, or experiencing emergency hardship. This has provided in the fomi of Cash Grants. Payment of Educational Fees and distribution of Food. FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal funding sour¢es Leicester Community Assist raised donations from local communities during the year to maintain the centre and meet the charitable tasks. LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Reserrfes policy We currently have adequate reserves to ensure operational costs are covered for the coming year. Currently no particular figure is sel as a reserve fund, but the trustees have adequate financial expertise to monitor the spending of funds. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Leicester Community Assist is a Charitable Trust govemed by a Trust Deed dated 1510812013 and registered with the Charity Commissioners under the charity number 1166711 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1166711 Principal address 19 Hylion Road Leicester LE2 6GP Trustees Dr Louay Al-Alousi Khalid Emiais Naeem Mohammed Anjum Saqib Abdul Aziz Trustee Induction and Training All new trustees receive a planned induction programme before taking up Iheir place on the board. This includes an explanation of their roles and responsibilities. an introduction to other trustees. an overview of recent aclivities and an explanation of broad fomat and process. Risk rnanagemenl The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and lo ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance againsl fraud and error. Review of the Finan¢ial Statements The Irustees consider the results of the year to be satisfactory where they received donations and other income of £46,403 {2024: £81.8831 and during the year. the charity carried out its objectives successfully. On behalf of all trustees. we would like to thank all of our donors and volunteers who helped the charity to cary out the activities suc￿SsfUllY over the year. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 24 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by. Dr Louay Al-Aousi Naeem Mohammed LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES Law applicable to charrties in England and Wales requires the tnjstees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charitys financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year (unless the charity is entitled to prepare accounts on the altemalive receipts and payments basis). In preparing accounts giving a true and fair view. the trustees should follow best practice and- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently, Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent" Stale whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the accounts" Prepare the accounts on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the applicable law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other I￿egUlaritieS. LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 l ￿port on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. which are set out on pages 6 to 9. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner As the charity's trustees you consider that an audit is not required for this year. It is the charitys trustees who are responsible for the preparation of the accounts- you consider that the audit requirement of Section 144{2) of the Charitses Act 2011 (The 2011 Act) does not apply. and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and to state, on the basis of procedures, specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under Sectson 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent Examlnerfs Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (1 } Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that on any material respect the requirements To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act" and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounts'ng records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, have not been met., OR (2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Q Abbas FICB, ACPA Malik & Co Accountants Ltd Certified Public Accountants Leicester LE5 OQA 24 November 2025 LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total 2024 Restricted Unrestricted 2025 Income resources Donations and offerings HMRC Gift Aid Other Income LCC Grants 7,052 22,215 14.614 22 2.500 29,267 14.614 22 2.500 65,857 13,482 2,500 Total incoming resources 7.052 39.351 46.403 81,883 Resources expended Expenditure Donation paid out to beneficiaries Festival events cost Iftar food and ramadhan events LpgAI xnd pmfp..48innxl Printing, postage and stationery Repairs and Maintenance Insurance Subscriptions Sundry expenses and cleaning Telephone, fax and inlemet Depreciation 5.404 2,027 25.643 2,575 11.265 761 7,431 25.643 4,223 11,26.fj 761 4,170 66,589 1,735 1,648 1,621 1,682 1,902 145 108 100 145 108 100 1,095 324 168 134 134 Management administration Accountancy and bookkeeping fee 440 440 360 Total resources expended 7.052 43.198 50.250 79,646 Net income (expenditure) for the year (3,847) (3,847) 2,237 Funds balance at 1 April 2024 42.729 42.729 40,492 Funds balance as at 31 March 2025 38.882 38,882 42,729 LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notos Fixed assets Tangible assets 536 670 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Other debtors 37.120 1,605 38.725 41.219 1,200 42,419 Current liabilities Trade creditors and accruals 380 360 380 360 Net current assets 38.346 42.059 Total assets less current liabilities 38,882 42,729 Income funds Unrcstrictcd fund Restricted fund 38.882 42,729 38,882 42,729 These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 24 November 2025. Dr Louay A-Aousi Trustee Naeem Mohammed Trustee LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1 Accounting policies 1.1 BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements of the charity. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance wth the Charrties SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical Gost convention. 1.2 INCOMING RESOURCES Donations and offerings are raised from the general public and other charities recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they become re￿1Vable. 1.3 FUND ACCOUNTING Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan￿ with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charily. Restrictions arise vthen specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. 1.4 RESOURCES EXPENDED Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. 1.5 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows: Depreciation rates Office equipment 20 % Reducing balance TAXATION The Charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities 2 Trustees remuneration and related party transactions No trustees received any remuneration or expenses during the year (2024 .. £NIL) There were no related party transactions in the year (2024 . £NIL) LEICESTER COMMUNITY ASSIST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3 Tangible fixed assets Office Equipment Total Cost At 1 April 2024 1.900 1,900 At 31 March 2025 1,900 1,900 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year 1.230 134 1,230 134 At 31 March 2024 1.364 1,364 Net book value At 31 March 2025 536 536 At 31 March 2024 670 670 4 Current liabilities 2025 2024 AGGruals 380 360 Amounts falling due within one year 380 360 Restrfcted Unrestrlcted Total S Movements in funds fund fund fund At 1 April 2024 42,729 (3.847) 42,729 (3,847} At 31 March 2025 38.882 38.882