Registered Charity Number 1177268 ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2024 Apex Associates LLP Accountants and Tax Consultants Apex Chambers 58-A Ilford Lane Ilford Essex IG12JY
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST Report and accounts Contents Page Cljarity Jnfoiillation Statctne]it of Trusices, sPo08ibllitieS A¢¢ountaiils' report Staternenl vf Fil1}¢1al Activities In¢om¢ and Expendittsre accouni BalaiiLe %hcci Nol¢.4 to the &LLounls Dciail¢d Siat¢n)ciit of FiDan¢ial Aciivities 8-10
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST Charity Informatlon Trusteès Mi. Abdallah Said Ollimall- Chainna Mr. Daud JMll¢J Mr. Ali NassoiAIi Mr. Mbarak Hussein Mrs. A$lia S1£ ecd Abdallah Mr. Mblliak Fl Ally Mrs. Fatina Amin Said Mr. Alimcd Ali Mrs. Farida M Ally Mr. Oli[ Salim Aiyadh Accountants Aftab Ahmad Khan Apex Associates LLP A¢counrants and Tax Con5uItHnts 58-A Ilford Lane Ilford Ess¢x IGI 2JY Bankers Barclays Pl¢ Lei¢¢st¢r LE87 2BB Registered offl¢e 170 GIoin¢ Road Barking IGI17LH R8glst•r•d charlty number 1177268
ALNOOR CULTURAL & gDUCATIONAL TRUST Tho ieport of tho Irust8e5 forlh& porlod endod 31 De¢embar 2024 Intrtsductlon Tlie tYllSs¢¢s prespnl Ihtirfinal report andaccvunts forthe pBrtvdLnded JI DeceMbv2024. The boarJ oftrustccsuie siiisfitd wilh th¢ p¢rfotEnaiice of LIrI[y duringili¢ yearand the Pubtiion during lh¢ year. and thatthecharity's &55ets ire adeqMai¢to fulfil its obli8aii¢ns. Structure, Governance 8nd Managemont Govornlng docum8nt I'hp charily Is eonirolled by its Bov¢tning thcumKni. A Lonsiiwiion and i* a Cli0¥1ble TTreOrporAi¢d Organisalion (CIO). Risk manag8ment Thp truslccs have & diiiy to idenlify and rBvi¢W the risks io which the chanty 1$ exrM)sed and i ensurt&pprvpNatecontro15 are In plDve ioprovjde reisonahl¢ a$suraTrce3gaiils1 fraud error. Independent Exarnlner Aft8b Ahmad Khan FMAAT. A Ap&x Associales LLP Accountants and Tax Consullanls 58-A Ilford Lane Ilford Essex IGI 2JY Statement of Tru$tee8' Respon51blllt105 Ch8lliies A¢1 requi th¢ Boird of Tntstecs prepar¢ fin4DFjal statrmtnts f ¢ach financibl yeur iYlii¢li give a truc dnd f8ir View of ih¢ slate of Jffair5 of thc churity ks ai Ihp end uf tht BDStd IS re9uv(ed 10:_ sel¢¢i suiidblc accuunlingpDli¢l¢S Ilwn apply them consislcnily. Inokejydgcrncnls and c3tirntsl¢S Ih&t 11 re rea5onableand ptudeni,. rcco11llcdd prd¢¢i¢e hav¢beeii followd. Subject to &iiy niaierw The Thwstees atc a150 r¢sm511¢ for rnèiiiiaiDing adcqu&l¢ ICCOUllting reQd$ which disclole Ivith TeuSuNble vracY al any tirne the firt8ll¢iAI pu$iii(xi of the chaiity ivhich are suffi¢i¢nt lo %how explaiil tli¢ chariiy's 1rdn&tIonS and cnuble them to enswe thal Ihc IanCIal Selen1$ ¢iJinply with regulaliDn5 urtdet th¢ Chariti&% Arl. Thcy atc 4151? rtswiiisible for safeguaTdiii¥ thr xssets oftli¢ ¢harity al h)¢4 for i#kilW r¢Awble steps forthB PTcverttlOtt 81 da11011 of fraud )d0th¢r[[CgU]rit1¢$. Ihe trustees atealso tesponsibl¢ forth¢tenorlhc tswstee$'repon.andth¢r¢spon5ibilityoflhe iMd¢pendeni examiner in tclaiiots io Ib¢ ¢rns¢ees' report i% limited to exAminth8 ihe repoty gnd ensi$ Ihai iln th¢ fac¢ of t1 repDrl, Ihere no inconsi$ten¢i¢s witb Iht figutts disclosed in the fi1wl151uICfftCMts. Thls roportwas approved bylht board of tAte8S o Abdallah Sald Othman Chalrman
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST Independent Examlner's Report to the trustees of the charity Report of the Independent Exarniner to the trustees on the accounts of th8 Charity for tho perlod ended 31 December 2024 Lrpoi'l oll the financial siaiements of th¢ Lharity for the period ended 31 DcccinbBr 2024 which hav¢ been prepaiEd in accordartcv with the Chariliey Acl 2011 and with lh¢ Fiiiallcial Repoilin¥ Siandard tor Snialler Eiililie& [FRSSF.I, el'feclivc April 2008, adapted lo nieel Ilie iieed% of uiiincoyoTaled Oli1511nS. as iiiodifjed by ihe Siaibiiicni ol R¢¥oiiiineiidcd PiacliLe for A¢countiiig aiid Reporting i5sucd by th¢ Cliarity Comiiii88ioncr8 for England &. WIE lcs, ¢ff¢cliv¢ ApTiI 2005 as revi¥ed in Junc 2008. (The SORP). under ilie historical cost convettiion and Ihe dc¢ouniing poli¢i¢s. Respectlve responslbilltles of trustees and 8xamin8r As described. Ihc Chatitys InJste¢8 ale responsible foT the prcparaiion of the fiii&ncial staiemenis. The trustees are $aij8fied Ihai th¢ audit requitetneni of Section 14411) of th¢ Cliaiities Aci 2011 (rh¢ Act) doe$ not apply, and thai Ih¢r¢ is no requii-eiiient in the governing docuine])l or consliluliOTh of th¢ Charity for the conduciing of an audit. A5 a consequence, lh¢ nvst¢es have elected thai Ibe finajicial slal¢m¢nts be sLbjecf 10 indep¢nd¢llt ¢xatninaiion. Having satisfied myself th31 the Chariiy is not subject lo &udit, and is eligible for ind¢peiidenl examination. il is my responsibility to... al exainin¢ tli¢ accounts uiider 8cclion 145 of tli¢ Act. b} to follow Ihe procedures laid down in Ih¢ Gcncral DiKclions giv¢n by the Chariry Commission UDd¢T section 14515llbl of tlie Act., and., c) 10 siate wli¢tli¢r parti¢u13T rnattets have come to my &tt¢lltion. Basls of oplnlon and scope of work undertaken I coiidu¢l¢d iiiy exan]inaiivn in accordgnce witli Ilie General Dirc¢iions 8ivcn by the Charity Cvmmi&8ioners for Eng121 nd & Wales ID relation lo Ilie ivndu¢iing of an Independent examinaiion, r¢f¢rr¢d lo above. An indepeiident exaiiiinalioii includes a review ot. Ilie auouiilin¥ records kcpl by Ili¢ Cliarity aiid of tlie dctouniing sys1¢1115 eillpluyed by Ili¢ Cliarity and a compJiisDn of Ilie financial slatemenl¥ PTe&enicd wilh ttios¢ r¢coTds. It also includ¢s consideralioll of any unusual iicnis or diselosures iii the fJnart¢ial 8lai¢ni¢nls , and seeking explanations froni you as Iriisiee8 con¢¢rniDg such IMDtteTS. The putyose of lh¢ ¢xaJMinalion is 10 esiablish 4s lar as possible that Ih¢r¢ h#v¢ be¢n lio bleaches of the Chartli¢s legislation and that Ihe fiiiunctal sialcmenls coftiply wilh the SORP, oll a lest b&sis, of evid¢nc¢ r¢l¢vant lo the atnDunts artd disclosures in the financial siatemcnis. The pi(KeduTe$ und¢riak¢n do not provide all the evidett¢e Ihai would b¢ requiTed in an audit . and infomialion Supplied by th¢ t$1¢¢$ in the cotsrse of the examillalion is not Subjected to audit l¢sts or enquii'ies, and onsequently I do not cxpr¢ss an audit opinion on the view given by the financial siaicmenis, and in pgrticular, I express no opinion 95 to whether the financial siai¢meJit8 giv¢ 8 tnje fail. view of the affairs of the charity, and Iny r¢port is limited to the maii¢r8 Sel out in th¢ statement below. I planncd and perfornicd Iny ¢xaiiiillation so as io satisfy myself tligt th¢ objectives of the ind¢pend¢nt exatninaliott are acliicved and betore falls]g the rq)ort l obi3in written aSSUTBnces from Ihe tNsi¢es o(all Jn31eTial matters. Independent Examln•r's Statement, repgrt and opinlon In cunne¢lion willi my examinalion, no matter lias comc io my attenlioll in connection with my exatnination which gives n]e reasonRble iau8e ro believe Ili&t in any Tnaierial rcspccl the r¢quirenienls
lil to k¢¢p 3CCOUlltinE ordS in auoi'danc¢ with section 130 of the Aci. lill io prepare fiiiancidl giaiemenls wl)icli accord willi ilje a¢¢ouniin8 r¢¢ords and tomply iyiili the 8ccoiintill requiienienls of tbe Act and., liiil that the finan¢ial sthiem¢Jils bc p]rpaTed iii accordanc¢ with lkn¢ method5 and principles s¢t out in th¢ State<t of Recommen(6ed PrB¢tice- A¢¢ourttitig attd Reporting by CbDTlties have noi been Inel; QT lo which, in my opinion, altcntion should be drawn my LfPOL# in order lo lable a propcruiidersianding of the a¢Lounis 10 b¢ rea¢h¢d. Aftab Ah d Khan FMAAT, Arr Apex Assoclates LLP Accountants and Tax Consultants 58-A Ilford Lane Essex IG1 2JY Date '.
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST Statement of Financoal Actlvltles For Th8 Perlod Ended 31 December 2024 NOTE¥ 21J24 2023 Incoming resourc88 Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary incomé Other Incoming Rèsourc88 137,025 126.8T8 233,219 Totsl incoming re50urees 2,219 Costs of charitable activit5 Total resourc85 expended 240 gso 199,Z 199,2 240 950 Nel incom8 11105sI resources before Iransler8 b9tween funds 22.953 33,984 Totsl funds brought forward 201.442 167,478 Total Fumds carried forward 201.442
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST Statement of Flnancial A¢tlvltle$ For The Period Ended 31 December 2024 Income and Expendlture Ac¢ount For The Perlod End8d 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Voiunlary incomè 137,02S 233.219 Olher op8rallng ireme 126,87B Costs of charllable activities (240.9501 1199,2551 Gross surp]us1110581 22.953 33.964 Surplus I Ilossl on ordinary activllies b8fore lax
,953 33.964 Surplus I Ilossl forthe financial yèar 33,964 Gift Avj Paymettts Retained surplus I lthsl for tha finarrial ygar 33.L*4
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST Balance Sheèt as at 31 December 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Th8 a8881s and liabilitigs of the charity.. Fixtd a88818 Tanyibl8 as88is Total fixtd asset8 Currént 8s88ts D8blors Cash at bank and in h8nd Tota1 cijrrenl as58ts 69S,76 695.768 696.388 696.388 50.545 173957 224,502 32.389 169 347 239.658 Amounts due within oneytrar N81 current as8ols 23.972 215.686 Tol81 assets lass current Ilab11511os 911.454 888.501 Nel assets including pension asset I liability The funds of Iht charily.. Unrèslrlctsd income fufids Unraslrlcled revenue aG(xJmulatsd furK18 911,454 8 911.454 888 501 Total Funds 911,454 888.501 The financial stalernent5 were approved by the Board of Trustees on............. signed on its behall by.. A Nassor- Trust8e Daud Junoja- Truste
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST NOTÉS TOTHE AccouNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDEO 31 December 2024 A¢countln9 poll¢le$ Aecountlng conventlon The fillan¢ial siaiements are prepared oil a going concern basis, und¢T Ili¢ liistorical cost coiivenlioii. aiid in accordancc wilh th¢ Finan¢11 Repoilg Standard for Sinaller Enlili¥s l¢fl¢¢iiv¢ April 2(X)8, the Charities Act 2011 and the reqiiiremeiils of Ihc Siai¢ineni of Recommended Practice, Accounting and R¢porting by Ineomlng Resources All Inttsming resource.% are iiiclllded on the Slal¢tn¢]Jl of Financial A¢tiYities wbcn ibe charity is legally enililed to Ili¢ income and the aiiiounl agn be quantified iyiili rcason#bl¢ a¢¢uYaey. Recognltlon of Ilabilitie$ Liabiliiies 8re recol£ed on Ilie accruAls bas15 iii accordance ivith nomul accounting principles, modified wh¥r¢ n¢L¢S8ary in accordance with Ilie guidaDcegivenin the 50RP. Taxation As y regi$i¢r¢d chariiy, the orgaius&lion is exenipl fro1# in¢oine amd coyporaiion tax to the exlent that ils inrornc and 8ain5 are appli¢abl¢ 10 ¢li&ritable 1rpOseS olliy. Funds structure poli¢y The charity maintains a general uiireslricled fynd wljich iepiesenls hnds ivhich Arc expendable at tlie disereiion of the irustees in furtheraiice of Ihe ubjecis of Ili¢ charity, Such fviids Jnay be held in order 10 finance bolbwoiknD8 capital and ¢apital invegimeni. Restricted fvnds h4v¢ be¢n provided lo the ch&nty foF particulaT piirposes. and it is the policy of the board of trnsieeg io carefi]Ily nionilor the applicaiivn of Iliose funds in 8¢cordaiiee with the restriclion5 placed upon th¢[. A fixed asset fund 1$ maintaiiied whi¢h r¢preseJits Ilie writteii dowii value of tangiblc fix¢d assets, is divid¢d into a reS¢ri¢t fix¢d asset fujjd rcpreseDtiug the written dDwn value uf Ihose asseis sllbjecl to reslriclion5. willi Ilie bal#tt¢¢ beijig designated fijnd represenEing the written dolvn v8lu¢ of thoge assets free of reslrirlion¥. The d¢i*iled operaiion of ihue funds is deKribcd undei IhE accounting policy C8Pitg1 granl5' Th¢ic is no fomal poli¢y of transfer bctwcen funds or on the allocation of funds 10 d¢sigMated fynds. other than th31 described above. Any olh¢r proposed tt'ansfer bctween funds would b¢ consid¢Ted on Ihc paftieuiarcir£um5tance5. 2 Windlng up or dl$$olutlon of th• charlty If upon winding up or dissolution of the charity theie temain any aSbei$. afterih¢ satisf&¢lioJ of all debts and liabilities. Ilie assets Tepresent¢d by the a¢¢umulaied fund sliall be Ir2nsferred to some other ¢haTitable body orbodi¢s having similar objects lo the charity. 2024 2023 Revenu8 lurnov8r from ordinary tltI8$ Revenuo turnover from donations 126,878 137025 233.219
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST NOTESTOTHÉ AccouNTS FOR THE PERk)D ENDED 310ecember 2024 3 Staff Cost$ and Emt)luments 2024 2023 Gro¥s Salaries 133 399 98.914 ThciL' Wi. nts f¢¢s oroih¢r remuiieiatian paid to the irusiees Thcicwctc nD cniploy¢¢s iY¢ili ¢moluinent% in extesg of £60,000 pcr annum 4 Trustee5' Remuneratlon Neither ihe Irusiees iioi. any persons conneclcd with Ih¢Jn knvc Irc¢ived any remunmiion, either in the cuttciit yehi OT the prioryeaT. 5 Tanglble functSonal flx8d assets Fr86hold Land and buil(tin95 Vehlcles Total Asset cost, valuation or reva&Jed amount Al l January 2024 brought f(bnvdrd Addilions 690,188 9,450 699.638 At 31 Decenthr2024 690.188 9,450 699,638 Accumulat8d d8pr8ciation and impairment provision5 At l January 2024 Cliarge for Ilie year At 31 Deccinb¢r 2024 13,250) 620 13.ri?01 13,2501 1620} 13,250} Net book value At 31 December 2024 690.188 695,768 At l January 2024 690 188 5,580 695 768 6 Debtors 2024 Prcpaymcnt8 Jnter¢st frtt loan Slatfioans 2,394 62.214 5.703 7 Credltr•r$: amount$ falllny du8 wlthln one yaar 2024 AL¢tued expenses Oibci cr¢dilDrs In*rt$i fre¥ loan 2.292
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST NOTES TOTHE AccouNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENi)ED 31 Decomber 2024 8 Unrestflctod revonua accurnulated fund$ 2024 2023 Al k January 2024 Bou&lii fonvard Uiire%iri¢ied rcvenue I Ilossl for Ilie financial year 888,501 854.537 22,953 33,964 Al 31 December 2024131 December 2023 911454 888 501
ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRUST Schedule to thè Statement of Flnancial Activitle5 For The Pgriod Ended 31 De¢emb8r 2024 Unrestrl¢ted IRostricttrd Funds 2024 Unre8trlct8dl Rostricted Funds 2023 Total Funds Total FndS 2023 2024 Incomlng Resources Donations- Un R•slricled Funds Donatlotis- Resirlcted Funds 103.840 33,185 103,840 33.185 233,219 233.219 Total Voluntary Income 137 025 137.025 233,219 233.219 Other Incornin9 Resoufces Other operating inGCTn 126,878 126,878 Total Other Incoming R8sourc8S Total Ineomlng Resources 126.878 263 903 126.878 263,903 233,219 233,219 Costs tsf generating funds Dlrect Sup costB Gros5 wagés and salar16s charitable aclivits'es Other direol ¢osl staff Irainlng and welfare Equipment expensed 133,399 6,286 133.399 6.286 98,914 98,914 6,623 8,623 146,308 146,308 99.898 99.898 PrernlBe5 Cosis Ratés, water and $8rvSca charges Insurance Lhtand hèat Repairs and renewal$ 3.181 2.341 11,357 5,873 22,752 3,181 2.341 11.357 3,153 2,151 6,617 18,684 28,605 3,153 2,151 6.617 16.684 28.605 22752 G8neisl&Jmlnk*w81I •xp8ns8s'. Talephone and fax Bank Chargès Motor 6xpens88 stationary and prInn9 Other legal and pyof Depr£GlalKin Equiprnenl hire 765 874 1,083 932 765 639 2,665 639 2.665 841 265 874 1,083 932 28.439 620 2,219 34.932 265 8,994 689 3,495 17,588 28,439 620 2,219 34,932 8,994 689 3,495 17,588 Proletsl¢nal f68s In suppcrt of ¢h¥lt8We ar11v1e5 Advertising and PR Donations Accountancy feey 716 34,003 2,240 716 34,003 624 50.790 1,750 53.164 624 50,790 1.750 53.164 36.959 Total Support wsts 240,950 240.950 199.255 199,255 Net Incom8 1 Ibssl resources 22.953 22,953 33.964 33,964
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT ALNOOR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL TRU Trustees Report- For the Year Ending 31, Dec 2024 l. Referen and Administrative Details Charity name.. Alnoor Cultural & Educational Trust Registered office .' 170 Ga5coigne Road, Barking IGII 7LH Registered charity number.. 1177268 Trustees: Mr. Abdallah Said Othman - Chairman Mr. Daud Juneja Mr. Ali Nassor Ali Mr. Mbarak Hu5sein Mrs. Asha Saeed Abdallah Mr. Mbarak H Ally Mrs. Fatma Amin Said Mr. Ahmed Ali Mr Omar Salim Awadh Mrs. Farida M Ally Accountants ndependent examlner: Aftab Ahmad Khan Apex Associates LLP Accountants and Tax Consultants 58-A Ilford Lane Ilford Essex IGI 2JY Bankers.. Barclays PIC Leicester AIRayan Bank PO Box 12461 LE87 2BB Birmingham 816 6AQ
- Introduction Alnoor Cultural & Educational Trust exists to serve the needs of the community of Barking and Dagenham and beyond. Established as a registered charitable organisation, the Trust provides a centre of worship, education, social support, and cultural understanding. In line with our charitable objectives, we are committed to advancing faith, delivering accessible education for children and adults, fostering community wellbeing, and offering relief to those in hardship. Each year we strive to create opportunities for learnin& dialogue, and inclusion, while responding flexibly to the changing needs of our community. This Annual Report presents our activities, achievements, and financial stewardship during 2024, and outlines our plans for future growth, including the redevelopment of our site to meet the needs of a growing and diverse population
- Structure, Governan and Management The Trust operates within a flat governance strutture. Trustees are recruited from within the local community, reflecting our ethos of inclusivity and representation. Upon appointment, all new trustees receive an induction to familiarise them.%elves with their duties and the operational framework of the Trust. The trustees hold collective responsibility for the overall direction, strategy, and stewardship of the charity, ensuring compliance with charity law and alignment with its charitable objectives. No trustee receives any form of remuneration,. all income is reinvested directly into community services and charitable activities.
- Objective5 and Activities The charit¢s objects are= To advance the Islamic faith and provide accessible spaces for worship. To promote education, particularly religious and supplementary education, for children, young people, and adults. To provide facilities for recreation, wellbeing, and social cohesion in the interests of the local community. To offer relief and support to vulnerable members of the community, including funeral and emergency accommodation services. As well as worldwide. In fulfilling these objectives, trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
- Achievements and Performan 5.1 Worship and Faith Provision The Trust has witnessed significant growth in religious service provision: Friday Prayers- Attendance has risen dramatically up to 900 worshippers weekly, with an additional IO0+ turned away due to lack of capacity. Eid Prayers Attract between 2,500-3,000 worshippers, requiring overspill facilities at Abbey Green Park due to insufficient indoor space. Funeral and Mortuary Services- Supported 40-70 families annually, with an enhanced role during the COVID-19 pandemic in providing vital bereavement services.
Interfaith Engagement- Regular open days and dialogue events welcomed local schools, civic leaders, and non-muslim residents, strengthening mutual understanding and respect. 5.2 Education Education remains at the heart of the Trust's mission.. Madrassah enrolment stands at 323 students, organised into 21 classes held on weekdays and weekends. Adult learning provision currently reaches 40 learners per week through ESOL, Arabic, and Swahili classes. with projections to expand to 75-100 learners once dedicated facilities are available. 4.3 Youth and Women's Programmes Youth activities including 5 aside football, table tennis, wrestling, and arts & crafts engaged 40-60 young people weekly, though currently delivered within prayer areas due to space limitations. The planned redevelopment will increase this provision to 15&200 children and young people weekly. Women's engagement currently involves 200-250 participants weekly, constrained by available facilities. A future dedicated women's prayer hall and mother-toddler facilities will expand participation to 600+ women and children weekly. 4.4 Wellbeing and Community Services The Trust continues to broaden its social impact through a range of wellbeing and community services.. Plans for a Gym & Wellbeing Centre are projected to benefit 15(k200 adults weekly, with activities including MMA, fitness, and health programmes. Future CommLJnity Temporary Hospitality accommodation will provide emergency accommodation for 10-15 families annually, alongside dedicated housing for the Imam and caretaker to ensure 24/7 operations. 5 Development & Regeneration Trustees have advanced the redevelopment of 170 Gascoigne Road, with a second Pre- Application submitted in August. The scheme directly addresses the 2017 Faith Groups and Meeting Places Study, which identified Barking & Dagenharr as critically undersupplied in mosque and faith-related infrastructure. This aligns with LBBD'S regeneration strategy, supporting inclusive growth and social cohesion. 5. Flnancial Review Income and Expenditure Total income.. £263,902 Total expenditure.. £240,950 Reserves held.. £224,395 During the reporting year, the Trust experienced a notable increase in both income and expenditure, reflecting the scale and ambition of our ongoing services and redevelopment plans. Income was generated primarily from regular donations, standing orders and Sadaqah contributions, fundraising events, charitable activities. This growth reflects both the communitrfs trust in the Trust's work and the expanding demand for its services.
Expenditure Expenditure increased during the reporting year, driven by operational costs and pre- development planning. Key areas of spending included.. Planning & Development Costs- payments to architects, planning consultants, surveys, and statutory fees associated with redevelopment plans. Utilities- increased energy and water bills, reflecting higher facility usage and national inflation. Operational Costs- salaries for full-time staff and several part-time employees, plus sessional teacher5 and youth workers. Community Programmes- support for Madrassah provision, youth engagement, and women's programmes. Bank & Professional Fees- charges linked to financial management, compliance, and governance. Overall Position Despite the increase in expenditure, the Trust remains in a stable f inancial position, with reserves maintained at prudent levels to ensure both continuity of services and support for future development. Trustees are conscious of the need to balance immediate community service delivery with long-term investment in the redevelopment project. The Trust continues to follow a reserves policy designed to ensure the organisation can meet its obligations in the event of unforeseen financial pressures. The coming financial year will see a continuation of investment in planning and design work for the redevelopment, alongside sustained delivery of core services. The Trustees are committed to ensuring that all income is reinvested into services that benefit the local community and that financial stewardship remains robust, transparent, and in line with charity law and best practice 6, Plans for the Future Looking ahead, the Trust will.. Progress the planning application for 170 Gascoigne Road, securing long-term facilities for worship, education, and community services. Expand Madrassah and adult learning programmes to meet unmet demand. Strengthen youth engagement through sports, arts, and leadership programmes. Develop wellbeing programmes in partnership with local health providers. Grow interfaith and outreach initiatives, embedding Alnoor as a hub for inclusivity and cultural understanding. 7. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Tru5tees' Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. They must ensure proper records are kept, financial statements give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities, and that the charity remains compliant with all statutory requirements. 8. Concluslon This year has demonstrated both the critical importance of Alnoor Cultural & Educational Trust to the community and the limitations of current facilities. The proposed redevelopment represents
a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide sustainable, community-led infrastructure that meets faith, educational, social, and wellbeing needs. The trustees respectfully submit this report as a reflection of the Trust's commitment to public benefit, incluslvlty, and long-term service to Barking and Dagenham and wider community We extend heartfelt gratitude to our trustees, volunteers, donors, and community members for their unwavering support and dedication. Together, we will continue to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Approved by the members and signed on its behalf by.. Ali Nassor Ali General Secretary Alnoor Cultural & Educational Trust