Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 11 2024 To 31 10 2025
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1172902
GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY
Charity's principal address Sayyidah Zahra Centre
22 Devana Road, LEICESTER
Postcode LE2 1PN
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| M.B.ALI | ||||
| M.A.I.TALATI | ||||
| SYED S SHAH | ||||
| SHAKIL BUKHARI | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
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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) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
TRUSTEE MAJORITY Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
(1) TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM, BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, PROMOTING THE TEACHINGS AND TENETS OF ISLAM, PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN Summary of the objects of ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE QURAN AND SUNNAH the charity set out in its OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON governing document HIM) AS INTERPRETED BY THE AHLE SUNNAH WAL JAMAAH SCHOOL OF THOUGHT; (2) TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG ORPHANS, WIDOWS, POOR PEOPLE, VICTIMS OF NATURAL
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| 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) |
DISASTERS AND OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICINES AND ACCOMMODATION FOR THE SAID PERSONS; (3) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THE PROVISION OR THE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS, NURSERIES AND TRAINING CENTRES. |
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| THE TRUSTEES HAVE CONTINUED TO RUN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PROVIDED WEEKLY RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMES, AS WELL AS A PRAYER FACILITY FOR REGULAR DAILY WORSHIP AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION. THESE ACTIVITIES BENEFITTED THE PUBLIC FROM THE SPIRITUAL UPLIFTMENT WHICH CONNECTS THEM WITH THE QURAN AND THE LIFE OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PEACE BE UPON HIM). DURING THE PERIOD, THE TRUSTEES SUCESSFULLY RAISED FUNDS (IN DONATIONS AND INTEREST FREE LOANS) TO ACQUIRE THE ADJOINING PREMISES TO BE USED FOR CHARITY ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRUSTEES PROVIDED NECESSITY GRANTS TO OVER 26 NEEDY FAMILIES IN INDIA AND PAKISTAN. THE TRUSTEES HAVE HAD DUE REGARD TO THE GUIDANCE OF THE CHARITY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC BENEFIT AND ARE SATISFIED THAT THEY ARE ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT GUIDANCE AND ARE MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR THE BENEFITOF THE PUBLIC. |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
THE TRUSTEES HAVE CONTINUED TO RUN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PROVIDED WEEKLY RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMES, AS WELL AS A PRAYER FACILITY FOR REGULAR DAILY WORSHIP AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION. THESE ACTIVITIES BENEFITTED THE PUBLIC FROM THE SPIRITUAL UPLIFTMENT WHICH CONNECTS THEM WITH THE QURAN AND THE LIFE OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PEACE BE UPON HIM). DURING THE PERIOD, THE TRUSTEES SUCESSFULLY RAISED FUNDS (IN DONATIONS AND INTEREST FREE LOANS) TO ACQUIRE THE ADJOINING PREMISES TO BE USED FOR CHARITY ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRUSTEES PROVIDED NECESSITY GRANTS TO OVER 26 NEEDY FAMILIES IN INDIA AND
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Section D Achievements and erformance p
PAKISTAN.
Section E Financial review
THE TRUSTEES SECURED INCOME OF £249,578 IN DONATIONS Brief statement of the DURING THE YEAR WHICH WERE DONATIONS TO THE PROPERTY charity’s policy on reserves AND GENERAL FUND. THE TRUSTEES ALSO SECURED ADDITIONAL INCOME VIA INTEREST FREE LOANS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BUILDING NEXT TO THE MAIN PREMISES. THE PAYMENTS FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR WERE £42,783, WHICH WERE MAINLY STAFF COSTS AND EVENT COSTS. THE CHARITY REPAID A TOTAL OF £55,000 LOANS. THE CHARITY HAD CASH RESERVES (NOT INCLUDING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES) OF £5,622 AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. THE CHARITY HAS NO POLICY TO RETAIN RESERVES EXCEPT FOR FUTURE CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE AND REPAYMENT OF INTEREST FREE LOANS. Details of any funds NONE materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
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| Charity Name GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY |
Charity Name GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY |
Charity Name GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY |
Charity Name GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY |
Charity Name GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY |
No (if any) 1172902 |
No (if any) 1172902 |
No (if any) 1172902 |
CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 01/11/2024 |
To | Period end date 31/10/2025 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 28,470 | 202,387 | - | 230,857 | 40,694 | ||||
| Gift Aid | 18,721 | - | - | 18,721 | 29,332 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
47,191 |
202,387 | - | 249,578 | 70,026 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Interest free loans taken | - | - | |||||||
| Loan returned bydebtor | 22,000 | - | |||||||
| Rates Refund | 4,608 | - | |||||||
| Sub total | 26,608 | - | |||||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 70,026 | |||||||||
| Staff Costs | 15,600 | 14,400 | |||||||
| Catering& Event Costs | 10,899 | - | |||||||
| Grants | 1,280 | 13,100 | |||||||
| Venue Hire | 450 | 4,050 | |||||||
| UtilityCosts & Rates | 4,713 | 10,206 | |||||||
| Telephone & Office Costs | 1,384 | 2,889 | |||||||
| Insurance | 1,294 | 1,230 | |||||||
| Bank Charges | 342 | 249 | |||||||
| Professional Fees | 5,910 | 2,908 | |||||||
| Books, Stationeryand Sundries | 495 | 223 | |||||||
| Repairs and Maintenance | 416 | 2,950 | |||||||
| **Sub total ** | 42,783 | 52,205 | |||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
- 1,500 - |
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| Loan repayment | - | 55,000 | 24,500 | ||||||
| Funeral Vehicle | 1,500 | - | |||||||
| The Yard PropertyPurchase | - | 291,009 | - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | 1,500 | 346,009 | 24,500 | ||||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
44,283 29,516 - 54,842 30,948 5,622 |
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| 76,705 | |||||||||
| 29,516 | - 57,622 | - 28,106 | - 6,679 | ||||||
| - 54,842 | 54,842 | - | - | ||||||
| 30,948 | 2,780 | 33,728 | 40,407 | ||||||
| 5,622 | - | 5,622 | 33,728 |
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R&P Accounts
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY |
Charity Name GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY |
Charity Name GULAMAN-E-AHLEBAIT CHARITY |
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| 31/10/2025 | Charity no (if any) |
1172902 | |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/10/2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:[MSuleman ] Date: 17/08/2026 Name: M Suleman Relevant professional Accountant qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: c/o Fusion Accounting Ltd
1[st] Floor, 79 Dorothy Road, Leicester
LE5 5DS
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).
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