Charity No: 117.5915 IMAM ORGANISATION UK Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Ststements For the year ended 31 October 2024 cs Camscanner [NIA￿l ORGANISATtON IJK Contertts Page t*8al and Administrativ¢ Infomiation TrustX5 R¢port 24 Independent Examin¢rs' Repxt Statement of Fitiancia] Activities Bal8nce Sheet Notes to the Finoncial Statements 8-10 cs Camscanner ('IIArily Numl)¢r 175915 I'hllrity ilddrvbs T1￿ Old Library lJ(K>ih Sireei Nelson Lancashiie BB9 7QF dependent Examiner N(A.&Co Accountanis & Business Adi'isers 47 Waller Street Bri¢rfield NELSON Lancashir¢ BB9 5JB Pagt I cs Camscanner Trustees, Annual Report For the perfod from 0111112023 to 3111012024 The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 Oetober 2024. Reference and Admlnlstration Detsiis Charlty Name: Reglstered Charlty Number: Charltrfs Prlnclpal Address: IMAM Organi5ation UK 1175915 The Old Library Booth Street Nelson Lanc35hire 889 7QF Charitrfs Trustees: Musawar Hussain Syed Naqvi Jawwad Yaqoob Syed Nalam-ul Hassan Naqvi Syed Ali Raza Shah Sobia Kau5er Walayat Asia Batool Anjam Raza Ahmed Independent Examlner. M.A. & Co Accountsnts & Business Advisers 47 Walter Street Brierfield NELSON Lancashlre 8B9 5JB Structurei governance and management Governlng document The organlsatlon was offidally reglstered wlth the Charity Comm155ion on 24 November 2017 and operates in accordance wlth its governing constitutlon. It functtons independently and is not under the control of any external party. assoaation. or company. Selectlon of Trustees The current trustees are responslble for appolnilng new trustees and alm to ensu￿ that appolntees are re5perted figures withln the faith and communlty. In maklng these selections. the trustees look for indlviduals who possess relevant skllls to support the charivs obieclives and who are committed to volunteerln8 In Its wlder communlty Initiatives. OrKanlsatlon Strurturn The tTU5tees oversee the 8overnance and day-to4ay management of the tharity. They serve on a voluntary basls and do not recelve any fomi of payment or financlal benefit for thelr work. The tharlty P•8e I cs Camscanner Is also supported by a committed team of volunteers who assist with its various activities. Like the trustees. these volunteers offer their time freely and do not receive any remuneration or finana31 compensation Rlsk Managernent The trustees recognise thelr responslbllity for Identifying and manaeing risks to ensure the charivs objectives are met safely and effectively. A risk Management plan is in place covering govefnance, safeguarding, health and safety. financial controls, and operational activities. Key risks such as compliance with regulatory requirements, safeEuarding of children, health and safety within the premises. and finanaal integrity are regularly reviewed and monitored. The thaTity maintsins appropriate policies and practices to mitigate these risks and is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who uphold these stsndards. The trustees are committed to ongoing review and improvement of risk management practices to protect the charity, its benefioaries, and the local community. In addition. the charity holds appropriate insurance cover, including public liability, employerfs liability, and building and contents insurance. to furthef protect its assets, trustees, staff, volunteers, and service users. Objectives and Artivities Charltable Alms: The charivs core objective is to promote the moral, social, spiritual, and ethical development of children and the wider community, in line with the values and teachings of the Ithna AshaTi (Twelverl Shia Muslim faith. The charlty also seeks to encourage community COhe￿On and mutual respect cross different faiths and culture& Strntegies to A¢hieve Aims: To achieve these aims, the charity provides educational and character-building activities for children and youth, grounded Inlslamlc ethlcs and values. It also organ15es religious and cultural events to commemorate key date5 in the Islamic calendar as observed by the Twelver Shia tradition. Furthermore. the tharity fosters interfaith dialogue and community engagement initiatives to strengthen relationshlps across diverse communities. Maln Artlvltles Durlng the Year: During the year, the charity carried out a range of religious, educational, and community-based athvities in line with its objectives and for the benefit of the public. These included: al Commemoration of key Islamic events throu8hout the year. including a 10-night programme during Muharram (culminating in Ashural, the celebration of Eid al-Ghadeer. and selected birth Iwiladatl an(1 death Ishahadatl anniversaries of the 14 Infallibles IMa'5umeen ASI, in line with the traditlons of the Twelver Shia falth. b) Con8re8ational prayers includin8 weekly Jumah (Friday) prayers, Ebd ul Fitr and Eid Al Adha. cl Ramadan progfammes, Indudln8 ci)ngTegational prayers, dally Iftar, and speaal lectures, and dua suppllcalions. The tharity also hosted a Youth I'tikaf - a splrltual retreat de5i8ned for young people. The prdgramme Included a mlx of Islamic discussions. team-building activities, games, cs Camscanner mentoring sessions, and confidence-buiSding exercises. It pfovided a safe and engaging space for youth to strengthen their faith, build friendships. learn valuable life skills. and develop a stronger sense of identity and self-belief. dl Educational classes for children and adults. focusing on151amic teachings, Quranic studies, and moral development. Saturday madrassah classes support children from the age of 5 to 16. Quran learning cla$5es run from Monday5 to Wednesdays from 5pm to 6:30pm e) Youth activities. including Islamic discussions. sports sessions. and mentoring aiffled at building conh'dence, identity. and leadership. Ladies, community engagement activities, indudin8 workshops and seminars on topics such as parentin8, mental and physical wellbein& skill-sh3rin& career development. all of which were open to the wider public. In addition, weekly dua Isupplicationl programmes were held to support the spiritual needs of women in the community. gl Family day out focused on leisure and community bondin& which induded visiting multiple sites in the Yorkshire countryside to promote relaxation. learnin& and stronger family conrsectfons. h) Making premises available for use by Ic(al tharitie5 and Pdmilies. Families use the ha115 for important life events such as bere3vements and Nikah Imarriagel ceremonies. These acbvities are carried outfor the public benefit, ensuring that residents, re8ardless of background, can access educational, spiritual. and sooal sUPPOrt. Achlevements and Performance During the year. the charity successhjlly delivered a Tange of religious, educational, and community- based activities aligned with its aim5. These included Eid ul Fitr and Eid Al Adha congregational prayers as well as weekly Jumah Friday prayers. Muharram commemorations, Ramdhan programmes, children's and adult education classes, and youth development initiatives such as the Youth I'tikaf, which focused on faith. mentorin& and personal development. The charity also hosted regular ladie￿ workshops on health. skills. and family wellbeing. along with weekly dua gathering5. A family day trip w35 organised to encourage bonding and leisure in a natural setting. The centre remained open for key life events includin8 Nikah ceremonies and bereavement gatherin85. These activities contributed significantly to community development, cohesion. and public benefiL in line with the tharitvs objectives. Financial Revlew OveNlew During the year. the charity contlnued to manage its linances prudently while delivering its core religious. educational. and communlty serv1￿. Income exceeded expenditure, resulting in a modest surplu5 whilst reducing long-term liabilities. Income and Expendlture Page 3 cs Camscanner Total income for the financial year amounted to £72.977. the majofity of which was generated through community donations and stsnding orders. The primary aTea5 of expenditure were utility bi115, building maintenance, and mortgage iepayments. In ihls fin3ncial year. we also made necessary adjustments lo account for mortgage interest payments from prewou5 years which h3d not been premously recorded. These adjustments were made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the financial ststements. The organisation maintained a bank balance exceeding £15,QKIO throughout the financi31 year, reflecting careful financial managefflent and a stsble cash position. Reserves Pollry The trustees aim to mainLiin unre5trirted reserves at a level sufficient to cover at least three months of core operating cotts, including essential utilifies and premises expenses. Based on current expenditure, the target minimum reserve level is approximately £15,¢XK). As of year-enLI, tot31 bank balances of £20,330 exceed this minimum threshold, prowding a modest buffer for unforeseen orcumstances or 5hort-term fvnding gap5. The trustees continue to monitorthe charitrf5 financial position dosely to ensure effective stewardship of funds and support long-term operational stsbility. Principal Fundln8 Sources The charity is primarily funded by voluntary donations and standing orders from local Shia Muslim community- No public 5ertor grants or insbtutional funding were received during the year. Golng Concem The trustees have assessed the charitws current financial position and projected income and expenditure for the upcoming year. They are satisfied that the charity has sufficient reserves to meet its obligations and continue its activities without any material financial concerns. The trurtees declare that they have approved the trusteeg report above. signed on behalf of the charitrfs trustees. Position.. 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