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2022-12-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The advancement
ofeducation
for the public
the charity as set out in its benefit
by promoting,
sustaining
and increasing
governing document individual
and collective knowledge
ofthe works
and ideals of Muhyiddin
lbn Arabi (1165-1240
CE), and those people who have perpetuated
them,
by such means as the trustees
think		 fit,
but including
study, research,
publication,
translation
and communication
of his written
works.
Summary
activities		 of the main
in relation to those		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 Four online education
courses were completed
in 2022. Three often weeks and one ofeight
purposes for the public weeks duration.
benefit,
in particular,
activities,
projects or
services identified
in		 the
the		 A Blog was set up, to showcase
students'
creative work, produced
in response
to the
education
courses.
accounts.
The Society awarded
the inaugural
MIAS
Translation
Prize for an original translation		 ofa
work by Ibn Arabi.
Two editions ofthe Society's Journal,
Volumes
70 and 71,were published
during
the year.
The Society hosted six online seminars
with
speakers
drawn
from educational
institutions
worldwide.
The Society organised
two online reading
gIoups.
A Members'
Meeting was held, with
presentations
about the Society's Archive
project.
Three online Presentation
Forums were
organised,
promoting
young researchers
'in
conversation'
with prominent
scholars.
The Society co-sponsored
a conference
with
PUC Minas (Pontifical Catholic University
of
Minas Gerais),
in Brazil.
A Members'
Bulletin was
ublished.
A fundraising
initiative
was launched,
entitled		 A fundraising
initiative
was launched,
entitled
'The Presidents'
Fund,
' to raise monies to
support
activities
relating
to the Society's
charitable
objectives.
A trustee completed
a fundraising
training		 day,
organised
by the National
Council for Voluntary
Organisations
(NCVO).
The Society continued
to organise the sale		 of
publications
(books and sets ofjournals).
Five new trustees were appointed
to help
expand
and support
the Society's activities.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Society has considered
the Commission's
whether the trustees have guidance
on public benefit,
specifically
that
had regard to the guidance concerning
the advancement
ofeducation.
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investment
Contribution
made		 by Para 1.38
volunteers
Other

Achieve men ts and Per formance
SORP reference
Summary of the main Para 1.20 During the year the Society continued
its
achievements ofthe charity, objective to reach as many people as possible,
identifying
the difference the
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
of its
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to society as a		 world-wide,
who wish to increase their
understanding
of lbn Arabi.
To this end
it ran
three online education
courses, each of ten
weeks duration,
catering
for those residing
in
the Nlestern
Hemisphere.
A further eight-week
course was run online to accommodate
whole. students
living
in Eastern Hemisphere
time
zones.
A Blog was set up to share students'
creative
work.
Itcelebrates
different ways to engage
with the study of lbn Arabi and shows how this
is encouraged
and developed
by Society's
education
programme.
Two reading
groups were hosted
by the
Society, introducing
participants
to Ibn Arabi's
thought
through
poetics and ontology.
Three online Presentation
Forums were
organised.
The purpose ofthese events is to
support
young researchers
who are interested
in Ibn Arabi, giving them an opportunity
to
develop their research
in a dialogue
with
established
Ibn Arabi scholars.
The Society continued
to publish
videos on its
YouTube Channel,
with each video receiving
1,000+ views.
The Interdisciplinary
Hub was set up in 2021 to
provide a space for researchers
with an
interdisciplinary
interest
in lbn 'Arabi.
Researchers
continued
to meet and share their
work
in 2022, with a thriving,
world-wide
community
regularly
exchanging
information
and sharing
their research.
In order to expand
the reach ofthe Hub, the IRH YouTube
Channel
continued
to feature videos ofevents
organised
by the Hub.
The Society hosted a weekend
of online
seminars
entitled:
'Ibn Arabi, receptivity
and the
idea ofthe feminine',
comprising
4 seminars
featuring
international
speakers. The format
was designed
to enable participants,
from
around
the world, to attend at least two
seminars
in their time-zones.
Videos ofeach
talk were posted on the Society's YouTube
channel
to extend the reach ofthe event.
The annual
Members
Meeting,
organised
online
to enable our overseas members
to attend,
featured
three presentations
about the Society's
Digital Archive.
Members welcomed
the
opportunity
to learn about this vital project
which continues
to record and preserve copies
of Ibn Arabi's manuscripts
for scholars to use
for critical editions and research.
2022 saw the recommencement
ofthe
Society's publication
ofpodcasts. 145are now
available
on Apple Podcasts,
providing
an
alternative
way to benefit from the Society's
work.
The first ofa series ofe-Bulletins was
published,
aiming to provide
news,
information
about forthcoming
events,
publications
and
calls for papers
from around
the world.
The Society's Facebook Group grew to nearly
14,000.
The Society co-sponsored
a one-day
conference:
'I Simposio de Mistica Islamica-
Ao encontro de Ibn Arabi: receptividade
e
criatividade',
at the PUG Minas (Pontifical
Catholic University
of Minas Gerais),
in Brazil.
Two speakers
from the Society gave papers.
Members ofthe Society have continued
to give
talks and radio interviews,
thereby
expanding
the reach ofthe Society's charitable
objectives.
The Society's Senior Research
Fellows
have
published
translations,
commentaries
and
articles on Ibn Arabi.
Review Review of of the charity's the charity's the charity's the charity's Para 1.21 Total income
in the unrestricted
funds
in 2022		 Total income
in the unrestricted
funds
in 2022
financial
position
ofthe period		 at the end was f129,732 and total expenditure
was
f24,981.This represented
a surplus
of
2104,751 compared
to a surplus
ofE1,540 in
2021,a year in which grants were lower and
membership
subscriptions
higher. Taking
into
account transfers ofE2,525 from a restricted
fund collecting donations
for the Translation
prize and Education,
general funds increased
by f107,276.
The Society's fundamental
position
remained
sound,
and the funds which can be used for		 its
ordinary
activities totalled f135,548 at year-end
2022. These represent
its reserves
accumulated
over decades, greatly increased
by a recent donation.
To date it has had very low-cost base, with no
salaried employees
and no rented office space.
It has no financial debt.
Since the Society became a charity
in 2019		 it
has attracted generous
donations
to what are
called Restricted funds, where money
may only
be spent for the specific purpose
for which they
were given. Much of its assets are now
in
Restricted funds. At the end of2021 it had
273,239 in Restricted
funds,
bringing
the
Society's total assets to F101,51'!.
In 2022 the Society received a windfall
gift,
similar to a bequest,
which amounted
to
6106,350and effectively
doubled
the Society's
total assets. The Society is revising
its general
business
plan
in the light ofthis unexpected		 gift.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The Society's unrestricted
funds provide the
policy for holding reserves working
capital for its day-to-day
activities.
stating why they are held The Society's Restricted
Funds are held for
expenditure
on the purposes
for which they
were donated. There are funds for the
development
ofthe Manuscript
Archive and
Catalogue,
the Journal,
Education
and
Courses, the Annual
Symposium,
the Library,
Prizes and Awards,
and other purposes.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The Society's total assets at year-end
2022
were f135,548 of unrestricted
funds and
F74,101of Restricted
funds, a total of
f209,649.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Additional
information		 (optional) (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements		 where relevant
about
The charity's
principal		 Para 1.47 The Society's principal sources offunds are
sources offunds
(including		 membership
subscriptions
and donations
from
any fundraising) members.
Its activites sometimes
provide a
modest surplus,
and sometime
run at a modest
deficit.
Since it became a charity
in 2019 it has
attracted
generous
donations
for specific
purposes.
Income from donations
is very helpful
for development
ofwhat the Society does, but		 it
is unpredictable.
To date it has not relied on
fundraising
to continue
its activities.
In 2022 the Society received a windfall
gift,
similar to a bequest,
which amounted
to
2106,350and effectively
doubled
the Society's
total assets.
Investment
policy and		 Para 1.46
objectives
including
any
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal		 Para 1.46 This is a time ofdestablizing
economic
risks facing the charity conditions
in the United
Kingdom
and beyond.
This could impact the Society's income from
Membership
subscriptions,
while
inflation
erodes the value of its cash assets,
but in the
short term its activities should
be secure.
Other
Structure,
Governance		 and Management
Description
of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document		 Para 1.25 Constitution
trust deed, ro al charter
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO —Foundation
formed on 25 July 2018
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association,
CIO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Election oftrustees
is by a resolution
including
details of any
constitutional
provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled		 passed at a properly
convened
meeting of
the charity trustees, as detailed
in the
Society's Constitution,
clauses: 9;10;12
and 13.
to appoint one or more
trustees
Additional
information		 (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements		 where relevant
about
Policies and procedures Para 1.51 In compliance
with Gov.UK guidance for
adopted
for the induction
and training
oftrustees		 charities, the following
policies are in place:
Finance, Complaints,
Conflict of Interest,
Risk Management,
Privacy (data protection),
Safe uardin
and Volunteers.
In addition,		 a
Social Media Policy was ratified by the
Board in 2022.
The charity's organisational Para 1.51 MIAS USA and Latina
structure
and		 any wider
network
with		 which the
charity works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other

Charit name Muhyiddin lbn Arabi Society CIO
Other name the charit uses
Re istered charit number i579324
Charity's principal address P0Box892
Oxford
OX2 7XL
mes ofthe charity truste ofthe charity truste es who manage t he charity
Trustee name Office (ifany) Dates acted
year		 ifnot for whole Name ofperson (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee
an		 (if
1 L D Barratt Appointed July 2018
2 M ECass Appointed July 2018
3 M Notcutt Appointed July 2018
4 C Twinch Appointed July 2018
5 R W Twinch Appointed July 2018
6 F Youakim Appointed April 2021
7 David Hornsby Appointed January 2022
8 Ann-Marie Morrisey Appointed January 2022
9 Katherine Randall Appointed January 2022
10 Aishah Safdar Appointed November 2022
11 Omar Zein Appointed November 2022
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Funds
held as cust		 odi
Description
ofthe assets
held
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own
assets

Signed on behalf ofthe charity's tru
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Lucy Barratt
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee
Chair, etc)
19July 2023
~ a ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Categor(es De".a(ls Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
to nearest F. to nearest K to nearest E
B1Cash funds Cash at bank 135,548 74,101 0.00
Petty cash 0.00
Total cash funds 135,548 74,101 0.00
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest F. to nearest F. to nearest L
Stock of printed copies Journal 300 0.00
B2Other monetary assets Stock ofother Society publications 150 0.00
Books for sale online 0.00
Postage stamps 100 0.00
0.00
0.00
Details Fund to which
asset belon
s		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
0.00
B3Investment assets 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Details Fund to which
asset belon
s		 Cost (optional) Current value
optional)
Library of printed books Unrestricted funds 0.00
B4 Assets retained for the Digital image copies of manuscripts Unrestricted funds 0.00
charity's own use Software catalogue of manuscripts Unrestricted funds 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5Liabilities
Signature Print Name Date of
a
roval
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees M Notcutt 19/07/23