2022-12-31-accounts

23,021 Registered number 11106015

Maidstone Islamic Centre

Accounts for the Year Ended

31 December 2022

Maidstone Islamic Centre Report and accounts Contents

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Company Information	1
Indpendent Examiners Report	2
Trustees Report	3 - 4
Profit and Loss Account	5
Balance Sheet	6
Detailed Profit and Loss	7

Maidstone Islamic Centre Company Information

Directors

Nasir Abdullah Mohammed Mustaqim Hafiz Waheed

Accountants

Bush & Company Accountants 699 High Road Leyton London E10 6RA

Registered office

699 High Road Leyton London E10 6RA

Registered number

11106015

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Independent Examiners Report to the Accounts

Chairty No. 1178668

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trsutees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 42(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) abd that an independent examination is needed.

Its is my responsibilty to:

Examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act

To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 43(7) (b) of the 1993 Act, and 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 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 ‘ true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements;

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met: or

1. To which, in my opion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Name: M. Omair Ahmed

Professional qualification or body: MAAT

Date: August 11, 2023

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MAIDSTONE ISLAMIC CENTRE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

The trustees present the annual report of Maidstone Islamic Centre for the above year.

A. Reference and Administration Details

Registered Charity Number: 1178668

Charity’s Principal Address: 20-28 Mote Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6ES

The following were the trustees who held office during the year:

1. Nasir Abdullah - Director

2. Mohammed Mustaqim - Director

3. Hafiz Waheed - Director

4. Intaz Ali - Director 5. Rehan Haq - Director

Appointment of new trustees is by a majority in a special meeting.

B. Structure, Governance and Management

Description of the Charity’s Trusts

The Charity is governed by a Trust Deed constituted by a Trust. The trustees are appointed by a majority resolution of the Trustees passed at a special meeting.

C. Objectives and Activities

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the trust were that of a charitable organisation to conduct prayers 5 times a day throughout the year. Also provide prayer services for special occasions such as Eid prayers, Funerals as well as night prayers during the month of Ramadan. Also during the month of Ramadan, attendees are fed during the times of both Sahoor and Iftar. This charity also provides evening and weekend Madrasah (Islamic studies) where over 100 children are enrolled over 7 classes. We also have a bank of volunteers who are DBS cleared and help with the management of the classes. There is a designated lead to manage the effective day to day running of the education services and to ensure compliance with relevant safeguarding issues.

Our Objectives

Our Objectives are set to help and educate the Muslim community around Maidstone. To facilitate them with the space and services they need so that they can carry out their activities such as their daily prayers. Also, to be able to create a community hub that allows people to come together and bond together. To create a safer environment for everyone. In addition to this be the helping hand to those that are disadvantaged and need help. To be able to bring in everyone as one and promote love and equality and make everyone feel accustomed to and welcome to the facilities that are provided by this charity.

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D. Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Donation received during the year was utilised to creating and hosting events that allowed us to give back to the community and continue to send the message that the Masjid is there for the community to come back and rely on them. Things such as fundraisers and open days at the Masjid where the local community can come down and talk about what the masjid can do to become better in terms of services and opportunities that allows the community to bond together.

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Maidstone Islamic Centre Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2022

Donation Received HMRC Gift Aid Total Received Staff costs Other charges Expenditure over Income Total Expenditure over Income for the Year b/f c/f	2022 £ 151,454 5,480 156,934 (52,456) (69,869) 34,609 34,609 (672,956) (638,347)	2021 £ 329,885 10,566 340,451 - (509,472) (169,021) (169,021) (503,935) (672,956)

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Maidstone Islamic Centre Registered number: 11106015 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2022

Fixed assets Current assets Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Accruals and deferred income Net assets Capital and reserves Average number of employees	79,622	2022 £ 324,891 79,622 404,513 (5,560) 398,953 398,953 Number 0	44,013	2021 £ 324,891 44,013 368,904 (4,560) 364,344 364,344 Number 0

The company is a private company limited garentee and incorporated in England & Wales. Its registered office is 699 High Road Leyton London E10 6RA.

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

Nasir Abdullah Director Approved by the board on 21 June 2023

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Maidstone Islamic Centre Detailed profit and loss account items for the year ended 31 December 2022

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts

Sales Sales Other income Grants Staff costs Donations collected on behalf of other Mosques Temporary staff and recruitment Karz'E' Hasanah Islamic Summer School Other charges Premises costs: building consturction Rates Service charges Light and heat Cleaning Ramadan General administrative expenses: Telephone and internet Bank charges Insurance Software Janazah Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Consultancy fees Advertising and PR Other legal and professional	2022 £ 151,454 5,480 280 30 51,000 1,146 52,456 40,120 11,211 1,707 4,353 749 1,220 59,360 1,630 1,514 1,354 813 1,729 7,040 2,000 - 1,434 35 3,469 69,869	2021 £ 329,885 10,566 - - - - - 485,000 1,322 780 1,233 262 - 488,597 1,250 - - 356 - 1,606 2,200 17,034 - 35 19,269 509,472

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