2025-03-31-accounts - Redbridge Muslim Community Centre

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

	Period start date	Period start date			Period end date	Period end date
From	01	04	2024	To	31	03	2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Redbridge Muslim Community Centre

Other names charity is known by RMCC

Registered charity number (if any) 1180015

Charity's principal address 712 Eastern Avenue Newbury Park, Ilford Essex Postcode IG2 6PE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Mr Ilyas Ismail Bharuchi Chairperson 2 Mr Adam Mohmed Trustee 3 Mr Suhail Moulana Trustee 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document Constitution (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted CIO (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Appointed by Board of trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the You may choose to include charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. additional information, where relevant, about: The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by • Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities policies and procedures adopted for the induction and preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) training of trustees; (effective I January 2019).

the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

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. The objects of the CIO are;

To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To advance education for the benefit of the public, by means of, but not exclusively, the provision or the assistance in the provision of educational activities and facilities for those in the UK. 3. To advance the religion of Islam, by the means of but not exclusively, promoting the correct understanding of the beliefs and practices and provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for worship and Islamic education for the benefit of the community in the UK, in accordance with the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as interpreted by the Ahle Sunnah Wal Jama’ah school of thought.
To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people, victims of natural and man-made disasters and other people in need, by means of, but not exclusively, in the form of money, food, items, equipment, clothing, accommodation and such services and facilities for the benefit of the said persons.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

RMCC aim to use the property as community centre, subject to planning approval, as a community centre from which services can be provided, with a focus on Muslim youth, women and elders of the local community. RMCC intends to provide education and mentoring services, sports and recreational activities, counselling, and advice services, as well as social and health care services once fully operational. The activities will be run with a focus on the nurturing, educating and guiding of the youth, looking after our elderly and the disadvantaged, working in partnership with the local and national government, and providing the correct understanding of Islam.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During the year under review, the Community Centre has continued to serve as a focal point for the local community. Alongside regular various activities, ongoing work and refurbishment of the Community Centre premises has been actively progressed and is nearing completion. These improvements are designed to modernise the building, improve accessibility and ensure a safe, welcoming and functional environment for all people. As part of the development works, dedicated facilities for ladies and girls are being planned and progressed, with availability anticipated in Autumn 2026. This important enhancement will broaden access to the Community Centre and promote greater inclusion, participation and community cohesion. In line with requirements set out by Redbridge Borough Council, the Community Centre has also undertaken essential safety improvements to the entrance and adjoining main road. The area has been resurfaced to enhance pedestrian safety, improve visibility and create a safer and more accessible approach for all visitors. These works demonstrate the Community Centre’s commitment to compliance, public safety and responsible community stewardship. Plans have been established for the introduction of structured social activities for adults. These will include access to prayer facilities alongside a programme of educational talks and lectures delivered by a range of invited speakers, supporting learning, personal development and stronger community engagement. Activities for youth have been initiated during the year, with a focus on moral etiquette, character development and positive interaction within the wider community. These initiatives aim to instil good values, respect and responsible citizenship, while providing young people with a supportive and constructive environment. Fundraising has remained a central priority throughout the year, particularly to support the repayment of monies previously loaned for purchase of the property and operational purposes. Steady progress has been made in returning these funds in line with agreed terms. The trustees continue to exercise prudent financial management while working towards long-term sustainability and resilience.

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Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust. The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time feely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The trustees at the moment meet together as a body when and as required and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to running the activities provided by the charity.

INDUCTION AND TRAINING

NEW TRUSTEES

Following appointment, new trustees will be introduced to their new role and are requested to familiarise themselves with contents of the trusts constitution and to the policies and procedures adopted by the charity. They are also requested to read a number of publications from the Charity Commission to ensure that they are aware of the scope of their responsibilities under the Charities Act.

The new trustees will work collectively with existing trustees assisting on activities and projects run by the charity, to attain maximum benefits for the charity.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are an important resource in both our faith and community work. Volunteers are involved in most of our faith and community activities, and we have people and family members who regularly give up their time as volunteer.

All our trustees also give of their time freely. We encourage all members to be involved in voluntary activities and to share their skills with others.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

As a charity we are asked by the Charity Commission to consider whether our activities provide” a public benefit.”

The Management Committee (Trustees) has considered this matter, in accordance with the latest guidance. It believes our services do provide a public benefit and therefore justify our charitable status. We have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission and in planning future activities.

The trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to those risk, appropriate controls are in place to mitigate financial risks overseen by trustees.

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Section E Financial review

RESERVES POLICY

Brief statement of the

charity’s policy on reserves

The trustees consider that the reserves held are sufficient to continue the charities activity in future years. The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the charity. The trustees confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

FINANCIAL REVIEW 31 MARCH 2025- Receipts and Payment

Donations and Gift aid for the year amounted to £141,031 and ( 2024: £124,348).
Total projects expenditure was £283 ( 2024:nil ).
- Loan advances £117,000 (2024: £115,660) - Loan repayments 203,961 (2024: £227,500)
Buildings Improvement repairs £11,650 (2024: £12,941)
Cash for years surplus £16,816 (2024: (Deficit £6,307) )
Total funds of the charity £451,369 (2024: £333,090)
investment policy and objectives including any FUTURE PLANS ethical investment policy Our future plans are to carry on with email campaigns to raise funds. adopted. We are confident that the community in UK will continue to support the charity as long as we are in need of support.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees;

Signature: Ilyas i Bharuchi

Full name(s): Mr. Ilyas Ismail Bharuchi

Position: (Chairperson)

Date: 15 January 2026

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Charity Name			Number
Redbridge Muslim Community Centre			1180015
Receipts and payments accounts				CC16a
For the period			Period end date
from	01/04/2024	To	31/03/2025

Section A Receipts and	payments	payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds £	Restricted funds £	Endowment funds £	Total funds £	Last year £ £
Voluntary Donations	131,583	-	-	131,583	102,369
Gift Aid	9,448	-	-	9,448	21,979
	-	-	-	-	-
*Sub total*(Income for AR)	141,031	-	-	141,031	124,348
A2 Asset and investment
Loans Advances	117,000				115,660
*Sub total*	117,000				115,660
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					240,008

Funds Raising - Card fee commission	776	-	-	776	-
Charity Project	283	-	-	283	-
Wages	5,082	-	-	5,082	-
Clean	720	-	-	720	-
Insurance	1,234	-	-	1,234	1,162
Light and Heating	1,975	-	-	1,975	1,507
Repairs & Mentenance	5,300	-	-	5,300	2,734
Legal & ProfessionBank Changes	7,382	-	-	7,382	-
	-	-	-	-	471
**Sub total **	22,752	-	-	22,752	5,874

A4 Asset and investment
Loans Repayments	203,961				227,500
Building -Improvement Repairs	11,650				12,941
Fixture & Fitting, Equipments	2,852
**Sub total **	218,463				240,441
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
			-	241,215	246,315
			-	16,816
	16,816	-	-	16,816	- 6,307
	4,660	- 4,660		-	-
	10,214	4,660	-	14,874	21,181
	31,690	-	-	31,690	14,874

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets *Sub total* B3 Investment assets *Sub total* B4 Assets retained for charity’s *Sub total* *Total Assets* B5 Liabilities *Total Liabilities* Signed of the trustee Signature Ilyas I Bharuchi Loans Payable Unrestricted Funds Details Details Buildingat cost BuildingImprovement Repairs Fixture & Fitting& Equipment Details Details Details (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash at Bank *Total cash funds*		Unrestricted funds £	Restricted funds £	Endowment funds £
		31,690	-	-
		-	-	-
		31,690	-	-
				OK
				Endowment funds
		-	-	-
		-	-	-
		-	-	-
		-	-	-
	Details	Fund - Asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
			-	-
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	Details	Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
	Buildingat cost	904,237	-	-
	BuildingImprovement Repairs	24,591	-	-
	Fixture & Fitting& Equipment	2,852	-	-
		931,680	- -	-
		963,370		-
	Details	Fund liability relates	Amount due (optional)	When due (optional)
	Loans Payable	512,001	-
	Unrestricted Funds	451,369	-
		963,370	-
	Signature Ilyas I Bharuchi	Print Name Ilyas Ismail Bharuchi
				Date of approval
	Ilyas I Bharuchi	Ilyas Ismail Bharuchi		15/01/2026

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the Charity Name trustees/members of Redbridge Muslim Community Centre On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no ended (if any) 1180015 Set out on pages Page 7 and 8

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2025

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
The accounts do 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 no concerns and 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.

Date: 15/01/2026 Signed: Ismail Gitay Name: Ismail Gitay Relevant professional Gitay & Partners Accountants qualification(s) or body : Address: 8 Middleton Gardens Ilford, Essex, IG2 6DP

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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