For The Year Ended 31st December 2024
Charity Number: 1174750
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ...........3 TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT .....................................4 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS ....................................................................6 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ...............................................8
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
| rustees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Date of appointment | Other trusteeships |
| Muhaiyuddin Raza Amode | 04-Aug-22 | None on record |
| Hinar Mostafa | 29-Jul-22 | None on record |
| Jakir Chowdhury | 29-Jul-22 | None on record |
| Sobia Zaman | 29-Jul-22 | None on record |
| Sabana Parvin Rahim | 12-Mar-19 | None on record |
| Nishat Akhter | 13-Oct-17 | None on record |
| Abdellatif Salah | 13-Oct-17 | None on record |
| Lobna Rihawi | 13-Sep-17 | None on record |
| Arshad Siddiqui | 25-Jul-17 | None on record |
| Aftab Ahmed | 03-Feb-11 | None on record |
| Muhaiyuddin Raza Amode | Resigned on 23-Oct-24 |
Principal Office
30 WOODFIELD LANE LOWER CAMBOURNE CAMBRIDGE CB23 6FB
Public Contact
info@cambournecrescent.org
www.cambournecrescent.org
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The charity was established with the following aims and objectives:
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The advancement of the Islamic faith for the public benefit in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of Islam and in such other ways as the trustees from time to time may think fit.
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To benefit the residents of Cambourne and the surrounding areas, 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;
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Each charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.
The charity spends its money for
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Fulfilling the social and spiritual needs of families living in Cambourne and the surrounding areas.
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Liaising with Town and District Council for a community center building open to all communities and groups.
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Islamic and Arabic Language School.
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Participating and promoting all local charitable causes
The Charity is dependent on donations from individuals for its funding.
REVIEW OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2024 was another exciting year where we continued with our basic services, and we managed a number of ad-hoc functions. We also continued to gain financial stability for Cambourne Crescent.
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Some of the highlights of the year were as follows
| Event | Date | Brief detail about the event |
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| Ladies’ coffee | 7-Jan-24 | Coffee evening for ladies |
| Family bring and share dinner | 13-Jan-24 | Family bring and share dinner with quiz and prizes |
| Cambourne Community IFTAR |
17-Mar-24 | Bring and share IFTAR |
| EID AL FITR | 10-Apr-24 | Event of Eid Prayers |
| EID AL ADHA | 16-Jun-24 | Event of Eid Prayers |
| Eid Al-Adha Get-Together | 6-Jul-24 | EID and end of schoolyear celebration |
| Back to School meet up | 14-Sept-24 | Family get together and Seerah competition |
Financial review
Going concern
The charity has maintained its financial sustainability by means of continuous donation via standing order donation and face-face collection. This has resulted in regular inflow of funds to maintain charity activity. We have managed to maintain healthy reserves and therefore, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue its operational existence for the period to December 2025. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Reserves policy
The Trustees regard the equivalent of three months operational expenses as an appropriate level of reserves. The present level of funding is considered adequate by the trustees to run the activities of the charity.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Cambourne Crescent
I report on the accounts of the Society for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 8 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: BR \don2 Date: 30[th] Oct 2025
Name: Bilal Iqbal
Relevant professional qualification: Management Accountant Address: 6 Pine Grove, Farnworth, BL4 0BJ
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Statement of Financial Activities
For year ended 31 December 2024
| Notes Income Restricted Donations Unrestricted Donations Total Expenditure Charitable activities - restricted 2 Charitable activities - unrestricted 2 Total Net Income RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2024 108,248 79,087 187,335 (5,096) (53,422) (58,519) 128,817 241,669 370,516 |
2023 73170 111,648 |
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| 184,818 | ||
| (10,349) (34,885) |
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| (45,234) | ||
| 139,584 | ||
| 102,115 | ||
| 241,669 |
All amounts relate to continuing activities of the charity.
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes to the accounts are shown on pages 10 to 11.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 December 2024
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |
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| Current Assets | |||
| Cash and bank balances | 3 | 370,516 | 241,699 |
| Total | 370,516 | 241,699 | |
| Creditors | - | - | |
| Net Assets | 370,516 | 241,699 | |
| Funds | |||
| Restricted Funds | 296,329 | 222,338 | |
| Unrestricted Funds | 74,187 | 19,361 | |
| Total Funds | 370,516 | 241,699 |
The notes to the accounts are shown on pages 10 to 11.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 30th Oct 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
…………………….. . Aftab Ahmed
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2023
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' published in March2005.
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of Trustees in furtherance of general activities of the charity which have not been designed for other purposes.
Restricted funds are to be used in accordance with particular purposes for which the funds were raised by the charity. Any difference in expenditure and income is to be transferred to the general fund except for Zakah Fund.
Income
All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred.
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2. Charitable activities
| Congregation expenses School running expenses Events and Catering Zakat / donation Other Total 3. Cash and bank balances Balance as at 31 December 2023 Income during the year Expenses paid during the year Closing balance as at 31 December 2024 |
2024 2023 2,487 3,934 38,203 26,526 6,734 4,039 10,986 10,735 109 - 58,519 45,234 Restricted Unrestricted 222,338 19,361 140,731 119,359 (16,647) (114,626) 346,422 24,094 |
2023 3,934 26,526 4,039 10,735 - |
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| 45,234 |
3. Cash and bank balances
Income and expenses include transfers within the restricted and unrestricted accounts.
4. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023: £Nil)
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