Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Nottingham Sudanese Islamic Centre
Charity registration number:1173853
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. To appeal and fundraise to purchase, acquire, or otherwise establish a Centre to be used as a Mosque, learning and fitness facilities and Islamic funeral arrangements for the Muslims Community and the public in general. 2. Set up learning classes and language support to promote the teaching of moderate Islamic views 3. Render social service by providing advice and support to community members who might not otherwise get the help they need from the relevant authorities whenever possible. 4. Organise workshops and activities to raise awareness among the community members, in particular, the young people of other faiths and the impact of anti-social behaviour to help them integrate into the wider society in an atmosphere of self-confidence. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
NSIC has ambitious objectives to achieve, and the organisation is slowly developing. The organisation is planning to raise sufficient funds to enable the acquisition or rent of a space which will be used for key activities, such as prayer space, community gathering for social events, after-school classes, and support. The group was able to lease a place to carry out some activities, including social gatherings, children's activities such as learning support etc. This year we have more members who committed to continuous financial support, and this will help NSIC to commence it is activities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | NSIC relies on its member’s financial contributions and any donations from the general public. A financial management and internal control policy and procedures were developed last year which will help regulate the operation of the charity finance. NISC has formed a financial committee which manages and controls the organisation's finances based on the guidance issued by the commission. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making |
Para 1.38 | NSIC has not yet put any policy on grant-making, as we want to ensure that our membership is committed to supporting the organisation financially, before turning to the grant-making options. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The main purpose of the charity is to secure funds to purchase, acquire, or otherwise establish a Centre to be used as a Mosque, learning and fitness facilities and Islamic funeral arrangements. Any funds collected will only be used for this purpose, any reserve funds will also be used to achieve the charity objectives. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers including the trustees have contributed financially to the organisation in this period. |
| Other | NA |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The organisation was able to enrol further members, who have made a generous financial contribution, but still not sufficient to acquire a space for the charity activities sustainably, as planned in the objectives. Therefore, the group has started renting a place to commence its activities. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
The income generation is the only task that the charity is focussing on at the moment. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Members have contributed to a generous fund this year. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is continuously reviewing its financial position and is looking for alternative avenues for sustainable revenue. The Charity has developed its new website which may help to promote its activities to the public and should help with funds generation. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | NA | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | NA | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Though the charity’s key objectives have not yet been achieved, due to a lack of sustainable revenue, there is a potential to tap into self-resources for the charity's continuity. The current space rent has helped the charity to gain momentum and its membership has grown very well. In the long term, this will help the charity to improve its revenue generation. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Currently, the main source of our finance is member's contribution |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | NA | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Lack of sufficient sustainable funds to carry out all its activities |
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| Other | NA |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
NSIC is a non-proft organisaton established to promote and support community engagement, cohesion, development, and integraton into the wider society. The charity seeks to acquire a building/space to run its actvites which may include but are not limited to community centre requirements, provide funeral or burial services, make available indoor gym facilites for those who are not able to access the mainstream gym facilites andprovide informaton and advice. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Association Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are selected in the general meetng, based on nominaton by the members. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Equality and Diversity Policy Financial Management and Internal Control Policy and Procedures Health and Safety Policy Working with Children's Policy and procedure Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | 1. Management ( Chair, Vice-chair, treasurer) 2. Trustees 3. Volunteers 4. Beneficiaries (members) The charity liaises with other groups including the Sudanese Association in Nottingham and the Darfur Association in Nottingham to promote its objectives. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Nottingham Sudanese Islamic Centre |
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| Other names the charity uses | NSIC |
| Registered charity number | 1173853 |
| Charity’s principal address | Unit 4, Adam Court, North Gate, Nottingham, NG7 7GR |
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 (if any) |
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| Siddig A Omer | Trustee | |||
| Hamad Hassan Neem | Trustee | |||
| Zinab Ahmed Mahmoud Adam | Trustee | |||
| Ibrahim Ahmed Abdelrahman Elhassan | Chairperson | |||
| Khogali Hassan | Vice Chair | |||
| Nader Abdulwahab Rahmatalla | Treasurer | |||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved |
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| Director name | ||
| Ibrahim Ahmed Abdelrahman Elhassan | Chairperson | |
| Khogali Hassan | Vice Chair | |
| Nader Abdulwahab Rahmatalla | Treasurer | |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NA held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Nader Abdulwahab Rahmatalla Full name(s) Siddig A Omer
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 02/09/2024
Nottingham Sudanese Islamic Centre
1173853
Receipts and payments accounts
01/01//2023 12/31/2023 To
For the period from
CC16a
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds
| A1 Receipts Members contributions 4,735 - - - - - 4,735 - - Sub total - Total receipts 4,735 A3 Payments Rent Deposit(6 months) 4,500 QuarterlyRent 2,770 NSIC Website Site Development Fees 450 Annual Website fees 116 - - - - - Sub total 7,836 - - Sub total - Total payments 7,836 Net of receipts/(payments) - 3,101 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end - 3,101 funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - funds |
to the nearest £ funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 4,735 - - - - - 4,735 - - - 4,735 4,500 2,770 450 116 - - - - - 7,836 - - - 7,836 - 3,101 - - - 3,101 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Details Details Details Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Agreement Error OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Nader Abdulwahab Rahmatalla Siddig Omer Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Nader Abdulwahab Rahmatalla | 9/2/2024 | ||
| Siddig Omer | 9/2/2024 |