REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1173764
WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Contents | Pages |
|---|---|
| Reference and administrative details | 2 |
| Trustees Report and responsibilities | 3-7 |
| Independent Auditor's Report | 8- 10 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 12 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 13 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 14 - 21 |
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WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION
REFERENCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Registered Charity Number: | 1173764 |
|---|---|
| Registered Principal Office: | Central Mosque |
| Tallow Hill | |
| Worcester | |
| Worcestershire | |
| WR51JU | |
| Trustees: | Haris Saleem (Chairman) Mohammed Akbar (New secretary) |
| Mohammed Iqbal (Outgoing Secretary) Muhammed Amin - Education Nazaqat Hussain - Treasurer |
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| Abdul Rauf - Maintenance (Retired in August 2024) Afzaal Iqbal (assistant secretary) |
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| Hamaad Akmal (education) | |
| Management Committee: | Sarfraz Baig - Religious event organiser/catering |
| Sajid Hussain - Maintenance | |
| Ghulam Shabbir - Education | |
| Zakwan Shaukat - social media | |
| Adil Ali- (fundraising) | |
| Haroon Hussain | |
| Rizwan Sadique | |
| Haroon Rafique | |
| Jabbar Hussain | |
| Auditors: | |
| TTCALTD | |
| Chartered Accountant and Registered Statutory Auditor | |
| 269 Farnborough Road Farnborough |
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| Hanis | |
| GU14 7LY | |
| Solicitors: | |
| Ahmad Thomson | |
| Wynne Chambers | |
| 5 Kimberly Road | |
| London | |
| NW67SG | |
| Hallmark Hulme | |
| 3-5 Sansome Place | |
| Worcester | |
| WR11UQ | |
| Bankers: | |
| Santander | |
| Customer Service Centre | |
| Bootle | |
| Merseyside | |
| L304GB | |
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2025
WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of Worcester Muslim Welfare Association (WMWA) for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) as issued in January 2022.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The Worcestershire Muslim Welfare Association (Y>/MWA) is dedicated to imparting a positive image of Islam to the Worcestershire public. We endeavour to achieve this through a range of outreach activities such as public discourses, cultural events, and by harnessing the power of digital outreach through our mosque's bespoke app, compatible with both Android and Apple devices.
As a conscientious charitable entity focused on the community's welfare, WMWA actively collaborates with key external organizations-including the local Council, NHS, Police, and educational bodies-to convey significant and pertinent messages to our constituents.
Our goal is to nurture a favourable perception of Islam and to ensure that our activities and presence resonate positively across the community, irrespective of religious backgrounds. To this end, we are staunchly committed to delivering exemplary educational content and increasing awareness across various demographics.
We ensure that WMWA's amenities are open to everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, and we especially invite non-Muslims to participate in open days and educational visits to foster greater comprehension of Islam.
Moreover, we are proponents of societal welfare programs and the pursuit of environmental sustainability, objectives we seek to realize through partnerships with public institutions and private corporations.
With an outlook that transcends national boundaries, we diligently gather donations for global emergency relief work, underscoring our commitment to humanitarian aid that transcends political or ethnic divisions.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
Due regard has been given to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT
WMWA is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission. The CIO was formed on 11 July 2017 and is governed by its constitution. The board of trustees is made up of 7 members.
Trustees are appointed at the Trustees Meeting throughout the year.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
RISK MANAGEMENT
Trustees need to be aware of all risks facing charities. To overcome any potential risks, here at WMWA, we are always proactively finding ways of improving risk management through better education, improving and adopting new processes.
All necessary Insurances are in place; DBS checks are done for all trustees and employees.
Regular risk management appraisals are done for fire, data management, cash handling, banking, filing systems.
To better improve our systems and processes, WMWA are always looking to work with professional organizations, to keep ahead of any regulations relating to our organization.
OUR STRATEGY AND GOALS
With more than seven years of operations under the CIO structure, WMWA has embraced numerous opportunities for expansion and has enhanced management procedures and transparency.
Our focused goals for the forthcoming year include:
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To complete 60% of our new build project. All structures, roof, windows and car park completed. Only internal is now left to be done.
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Crafting a viable fundraising strategy to facilitate the timely fruition of the mosque project within the set three-year timeline.
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Initiating revision of the site plans for Unity House to promote WMWA's financial autonomy and developing a business strategy for the optimal use of WMWA's properties.
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Continuing the expansion of our youth programs and augmenting education activities launched from Unity House.
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Hiring qualified educators and administrators for our educational programs or contemplating the establishment of a specialized management body.
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Broadening our managerial and trustee boards, coupled with professional development opportunities for executive trustees.
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Increasing the scope of community engagement activities, suitable for all ages, and establishing roles for community volunteers.
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Amplifying our social media f tprint across various platforms, including Facebook, X (formally known as Twitter), lnstagram, and You Tube, to bolster our visibility and influence in the community.
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Advancing our online presence to introduce innovative donation options, thereby expanding donor participation and community benefits.
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Aspiring to position WMWA as a preeminent faith-based organization by attracting exceptional talent to spearhead our initiatives and generate the necessary funds to support our endeavours.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION
- Prioritizing revenue generation through committed team members, trustees, and volunteers to ensure the success of our projects.
VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work to deliver our objectives. We have several helpers throughout the year or as and when needed.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
WMWA has significantly contributed to community enrichment through:
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Conducting regular congregational prayers, drawing substantial daily attendance and a particularly large congregation on Fridays.
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Hosting monthly social events with ample provisions for the community, including during notable Islamic festivities.
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Offering comprehensive funeral services that are sensitive to the Islamic faith, supporting bereaved families through challenging times.
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Providing matrimonial (Nikah) services for couples wishing to marry under Islamic tradition.
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Running educational programs for approximately 140 children weekly, with extended classes for teenagers on weekends.
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The Stanley Road community centre serves as a hub for varied local initiatives, including educational seminars, craft classes, fitness workshops, youth programs, and private events.
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Engaging in philanthropic efforts, such as partnerships with local f d banks, contributions to Ramadan collections, and supporting local homeless initiatives alongside the Salvation Army.
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Organizing year-round Islamic educational lectures for a diverse audience and conducting interfaith events to foster communal harmony.
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Developing partnership programs that feature regular sessions from external advisors addressing topics pertinent to the community's needs.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
GRANTS
In the last financial year, we collected funds for the Gaza appeal to provide financial assistance to the ongoing humanitarian crisis, we collected £20,610. We are currently working with an agency to facilitate using the funds for food projects and relief.
We still have funding from previous Pakistan Appeal done previous financial year which we are working to set a water well project with an established NGO who can assist within the areas affected. Anything we do with International project requires a lot of due diligence and research. Once we are happy and satisfied, we will therefore distribute funds for the projects.
WMWA's commitment to assisting those in need goes beyond financial support. The organization works closely with partner agencies and organizations to ensure that their efforts have a positive impact and bring hope to vulnerable communities. Their involvement includes providing resources such as f o d, clean water, medical assistance, shelter, sanitation, hygiene, and psychosocial support.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Trustees report a surplus for the year of £392,655 (2024: £331,077), being credited to unrestricted funds, as detailed on page 11.
RESERVE FUNDS
The Trustees have a reserves policy for the CIO of holding enough funds to meet three to four months' operating costs.
Restricted Funds
Our current restricted funds are for the new Mosque of Light project, construction has started, continuation of further appeals will continue until the project is completed.
Unrestricted funds
Our unrestricted funds are used as they fit within our CIO for day to day running of our obligations to our community members. These comprise of education fees, Friday collections, memberships, and general donations from the community throughout the year without any appeals.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements under applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the CIO and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the CIO for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102).
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the CIO and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are satisfied that they have complied with the above responsibilities.
STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF STATUTORY INFORMATION TO AUDITORS
We, the Trustees of the CIO who held office at the date of approval of these financial statements each confirms, so far as we are aware, that:
there is no relevant audit information of which the Cl O's auditors are unaware; and
we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken as trustees to make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the CIO's auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
A resolution to re-appoint TTCA Ltd as external auditors will be proposed at the annual general meeting.
THE M AKB SECRETARY
y the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
I ".[-]
Date:
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION for the year ended 31 March 2025
WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Worcester Muslim Welfare Association (the CIO) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 11 to 19. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the CIO's affairs as of 31 March 2025 and of its income and expenditure, for the year then ended.
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have been properly prepared under the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the CIO in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the board's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the association's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the board of trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the trustees' annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the report of the trustees; or
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sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of the Trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees' responsibilities statement set out on page 7, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the CIO's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting, unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the CIO or to cease operations or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities
We have been appointed as auditors under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under Section 154 of that Act.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken based on these financial statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud are detailed below:
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review minutes of meetings of the trustees/those charged with governance
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review the operation of the CIO's controls in relation to the preparation and presentation of management information
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check that the financial statements agree with the accounting records
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ensure, so far as is reasonably possible, the completeness of the CIO's income
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review financial disclosures and test to supporting documentation
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obtain third party confirmations of material balances
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understanding and evaluating management's controls in place to prevent and detect irregularities
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.orq.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Trustees of Worcester Muslim Welfare Association, as a body, in accordance with regulations made under Section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the CIO's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the CIO and its members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Thomas McManners BSc ACA ACM!
TTCALTD Chartered Accountant and Registered Statutory Auditor 269 Farnborough Road Farnborough Hanis GU14 ?LY
Date: 19 December 2025
Thomas McManners is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 Companies Act 2006.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Including income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Total | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Funds | Funds | |||
| Note | Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Income from: | ||||||
| Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income |
2 2 2 |
132,958 70,666 16,772 |
405,643 - |
538,601 70,666 16,772 |
456,955 48,288 26,860 |
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| Other income | 3,927 | 3,927 | 900 | |||
| ~~a~~ | ~~——___—.~~ | ee | ~~SS~~ | |||
| Total income | 2 | 224,324 | 405,643 | 629,967 | 533,003 | |
| ~~———~~ | ~~——————~~ | — | ———— | |||
| Expenditure on: | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 3 | 228,876 | 228,876 | 194,008 | ||
| Governance costs | 3 | 8,435 | - | 8,435 | 7,918 | |
| Total resources expended | 237,311 | 237,311 | 201,926 | |||
| ~~—————~~ ~~ny~~ |
~~—~~ | I | ee | |||
| Net incoming resources | (12,988) | 405,643 | 392,655 | 331,077 | ||
| Before transfers | ||||||
| Gross transfers |
between | |||||
| funds | ||||||
| ——— | — oo |
ee | es | |||
| Net incoming resources | (12,988) | 405,643 | 392,655 | 331,077 | ||
| Reconciliation of funds | 10 | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | Total funds brought forward | 2,180,478 | 2,032,620 | 4,213,098 | 3,882,021 | |
| Funds Introduced | ||||||
| Movement in funds | ||||||
| Total funds carried forward | 10 | 2,167,490 | 2,438,263 | 4,605,753 | 4,213,098 |
The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As of 31 March 2025
| Note | Unrestricted | Restricted | 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Total Funds | Total funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 6 | 1,756,836 | 2,477,263 | 4,234,098 | 3,981,006 |
| Investments | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Current Assets | |||||
| Debtors | 8 | 5,589 | 5,589 | 2,985 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 416,587 | 416,587 | 251,129 | ||
| Creditors | 422,176 | 422,176 | 254,114 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year |
9 | (47,720) | (47,720) | (16,418) | |
| Net current assets | 374,456 | 374,456 | 237,696 | ||
| Total Assets less | 2,131,292 | 2,477,263 | 4,608,554 | 4,218,702 | |
| Current Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
10 | (2,801) | (2,801) | (5,604) | |
| Net Assets | 2,128,491 | 2,477,263 | 4,605,753 | 4,213,098 | |
| Funds | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 2,167,490 | 2,180,478 | |||
| Restricted funds | 2,438,263 | 2,032,620 | |||
| Total Funds | 10 | 4,605,753 | 4,213,098 |
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Chairman: Haris Saleem Date: i
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 |
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Net Cash generated from operating activities (see note (I) below) | 407,503 | 351,455 | |
| Cashflow from Investing activities | |||
| Purchase of tangible and intangible fixed assets Interest received |
(272,045) | (478,918) | |
| Net Cash Outflow from investing activities | (272,045) | (478,918) | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||
| Interest paid | |||
| New secured loans | 30,000 | ||
| Repayment of borrowings Other financing movements |
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| Net Cash Inflow from financing activities | 30,000 | ||
| Net change In cash and cash equivalents | 165,458 | (127,463) | |
| Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 251,129 | 378,592 | |
| Cash&cash equivalent at end of the year | ——— | 416,587 | 251,129 ——~~ESE——~~ |
| Note Ill —s |
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| Surplus for the year | 392,655 | 331,077 | |
| Adjustments for non-cash items | |||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 18,953 | 18,953 | |
| Amortisation of grants | (2,803) | (2,803) | |
| (lncrease)/decrease in trade and other debtors lncrease/(Decrease) in trade and other creditors |
(2,604) 1,302 |
300 3,928 |
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| Net cash generated from operating activities | 407,503 | 351,455 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025
WORCESTER MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION
1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Worcester Muslim Welfare Association is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) incorporated in England and is registered with The Charity Commission under the Charities Act 2011 and it constitutes a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS102. The address of the registered office is given in the reference and administrative details on page 2.
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling and rounded to the nearest £1.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
GOING CONCERN
At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have reasonable expectation that the CIO has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
INCOMING RESOURCES
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the CIO is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
TAXATION
The CIO is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. It is not registered for VAT and so irrecoverable VAT is included under the related expenditure headings.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset operational.
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets is provided on the following basis, commencing with the year of acquisition at rates estimated to write off their cost or valuation, less any residual value over the estimated useful lives which are as follows:
Land Not depreciated Freehold property Over 100 years Computer equipment Over 5 years Office equipment Over 10 years Fixtures and fittings Over 10 years
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the CIO. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds raised for restricted purposes.
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Government grants include grants received from the Horne Office, local authorities, and other government organisations. Government grants received for capital items are recognised in income over the useful life of the assets (excluding land) under the accruals model. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income and expenditure over the same period as the expenditure to which they relate once reasonable assurance has been gained that the CIO will comply with the conditions and that the funds will be received.
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS RECEIVABLE/PAYABLE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the statement of financial activities in other administrative expenses.
LEASES
Rentals payable and receivable under operating leases are charged to the statement of financial activities on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
| 2. | INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ £ |
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| Donations | |||
| Friday collections General donations |
56,412 41,845 |
54,390 55,035 |
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| New Mosque project Gift Aid Gaza and Palestine |
405,643 34,701 |
305,822 21,098 20,610 |
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| 538,601 | 456,955 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Education fees | 52,897 | 40,325 | |
| Charitable events | 14,966 | 5,160 | |
| Amortisation of grant | 2,803 | 2,803 | |
| 70,666 | 48,288 | ||
| Other income | |||
| Grants received Rent received |
3,527 16,772 |
700 26,860 |
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| Other | 400 | 200 | |
| 20,699 | 27,760 | ||
| Total income | 629,966 | 533,003 | |
| a | |||
| Analysis by funds: Unrestricted funds |
224,323 | 227,181 | |
| Restricted funds | 405,643 | 305,822 | |
| i | |||
| 629,966 | 533,003 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
A government grant of £26,095 was received from the Home Office on 19 January 2018. An amount of £2,803 has been amortised in the year, with a balance of £2,801 being treated as deferred income (see notes 8 and 9)
| 3. | EXPENDITURE | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Wages Education costs |
107,431 1,533 |
90,247 958 |
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| Grant expenditure Subscription Light and heat Office & general expenditures Telephone Janitorial |
1,920 3,193 37,471 545 1,221 1,861 |
5,805 2,382 31,956 712 1,123 2,060 |
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| Meals and refreshments | 12,337 | 5,609 | |
| Repairs Depreciation Advertising Consultancy fees Insurance |
483 18,953 10,673 4,085 - |
2,810 18,953 3,000 10,193 4,028 |
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| Gaza and Palestine | 20,610 | - | |
| Other charitable exp Pakistan Flood Expenditure Turkey/Syria Earthquake |
6,562 | 7,712 1,000 5,459 |
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| 228,876 | 194,008 | ||
| — | ———— | ||
| Governance | |||
| Auditors' remuneration | 5,040 | 4,800 | |
| Accountancy Legal and professional fees |
2,200 1,195 |
2,218 900 |
|
| 8,435 | 7,918 | ||
| Total expenditure | 237,311 | 201,926 | |
| ed | a ey |
||
| 4. | STAFF COSTS | ||
| Wages and salaries | 106,190 | 89,033 | |
| Pensions defined contributions | 1,240 | 1,214 | |
| 107,431 | 90,247 |
The average number of employees during the year was 9 (2024: 8). No employees received benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.
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5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION, EXPENSES AND BENEFITS
No trustee received remuneration, expenses or other benefits in their capacity as a trustee for the year ended 31st March 2025 (2024 - Nil).
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Land and |
Fixtures fittings and |
||
| Buildings | equipment | Total | |
| £ | £ | ||
| Cost or value Introduced | |||
| At 1 April 2024 | 4,055,216 | 39,341 | 4,094,557 |
| Additions | 272,046 | - | 272,046 |
| At 31 March 2025 | 4,327,262 | 39,341 | 4,366,603 |
| —— | — | —————— | |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 April 2024 | 88,806 | 24,744 | 113,550 |
| Charge for the year | 14,800 | 4,153 | 18,953 |
| At 31 March 2025 | 103,606 | 28,898 | 132,504 |
| Net Book Value | |||
| At 31 March 2025 | 4,223,656 | 10,444 | 4,234,099 |
| —————— | ————_« | ee | |
| At 31 March 2024 | 3,966,410 | 14,597 | 3,981,007 |
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| 7. | Investment in Subsidiary | 2025 £ |
2024 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 April | 1 | 1 | |
| Al 31 March | |||
| 1 | 1 | ||
| J | SS | ||
| The investment in the Subsidiary is for the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) limited company WMWA | The investment in the Subsidiary is for the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) limited company WMWA | ||
| Design and Build company set up purposely to oversee the building of the Mosque of Light currently | Design and Build company set up purposely to oversee the building of the Mosque of Light currently | Design and Build company set up purposely to oversee the building of the Mosque of Light currently | |
| a work in progress. (WIP) | |||
| 8. | DEBTORS | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Amounts recoverable within one year: | |||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 5,589 | 2,985 | |
| 5,589 | 2,985 | ||
| 9. | CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Accruals | 13,880 | 12,573 | |
| Loans | 30,000 | ||
| Other taxes and social security Government grants - deferred income |
1,036 2,803 |
1,042 2,803 |
|
| 47,720 | 16,418 | ||
| eee | ee | ||
| 10. | CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Government grants - deferred income | 2,801 | 5,604 | |
| 2,801 | 5,604 |
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| 11. | MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-04-24 | Income | Expenditure | 31-03-25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| Net incoming resources | 2,180,478 | 224,323 | (237,311) | 2,167,490 | |
| 2,180,478 | 224,323 | (237,311) | 2,167,490 | ||
| Restricted funds | |||||
| New Mosque project | 2,032,620 | 405,643 | 2,438,263 | ||
| 2,032,620 | 405,643 | 2,438,263 | |||
| DO eed |
Sawerenn | eee | oe | ||
| Total Funds | 4,213,098 | 629,966 | (237,311) | 4,605,753 | |
| ——EE———zx=== | SES | oS et |
——=——— | ||
| 12 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS | 12 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Tangible fixed assets Cash |
1,756,835 416,587 |
2,477,263 ~ |
4,234,098 416,587 |
3,981,006 251,129 |
|
| Other current assets/(liabilities) Creditors due after more than |
(12,131) (32,801) |
~ | (12,131) (32,801) |
(13,433) (5,604) |
|
| one year | |||||
| ee | ed | OO — | — | ||
| 2,128,490 | 2,477,263 | 4,605,753 | 4,213,098 |
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13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A new subsidiary company, WMWA D&B Management Limited, was incorporated as a trading limited co. 13083521 on 15 December 2020; its purpose is to act as the design and build contractor for the new Mosque of Light.
During the year, WWMA D&B Management Ltd carried out work on behalf of WMWA CIO amounting to £272,046 (2024: £478,418). This is in relation to the professional fees for the new Mosque of Light.
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