**AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
**T/A ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
Accounts & Reports
For the period ended 31 October 2025
Charity Registration Number: 1180914
## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
Contents
For the period ended 31 October 2025
Page
|Legal and administrative information|1|
|---|---|
|Trustees’ report|2-4|
|Independent Examiner’s report|5|
|Statement of financial activities|6|
|Balance sheet|7|
|Notes to the accounts|8-11|
## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
Legal and Administrative Information
## For the period ended 31 October 2025
Status:
Al Risaalah Mosque and Islington Islamic Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and was registered as a charity on 29[th] November 2018 with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. The charity is a non-profit, non-political voluntary organisation dedicated to the service of Islington, Camden and surrounding areas. It is a registered charity in England and Wales.
Charity Number: Registered Office & Business Address:
## 1180914
Islington Islamic Centre 91-93 Parkhurst Road London N7 0LP
Trustees:
Bankers:
Mr. Yazid Murshid Mohamed ....Chair Mr. A Mohamed Jama …V. Chair Dr. Abdulkadir M Ahmed-Nur …Member Mr. Abdirisak Mohamud Takar … Secretary Mr. Mohamed Ali Dirsh e … Treasurer Mr.Hussein M Osman … Member Mr Hashim Sharif Mohamed .... Member Mr. Abdirasaq M Adan … Member Mr. Abdifitah M Adan … Member Mr Abdisamad Abdulle … Member Mr Hassan Abdullahi Urur … Member Mr Abdisalam Hirad Mohamed … Member Mr Abdikarim Hussein Ahmed … Member Barclays Bank PLC, Finsbury Park Branch The Holloway and Kingsland Group Po Box 3628 London, E8 2JX
Accountants:
Issa Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 40a Maygrove Road London, NW6 2EB
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
Trustees’ Report
For the period ended 31 October 2025
## _Mission statement_
Al Risaalah Mosque and Islington Islamic Centre strives to foster better citizens and effective leaders for the future of the community; by providing a proper, financially stable and most conducive environment for the Muslims of Islington/ Camden through quality religious, cultural, educational and social services and programs. An environment supported by a solid and sustainable organizational capacity.
## _Objective_
The objectives of Al Risaalah Mosque and Islington Islamic Centre are to promote the benefit of the community in North London by;
- Advancement of education and training
- The relief of poverty, sickness and distress
- The preservation and protection of good health
- The provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare with object of improving their conditions of life
- To advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings and study groups to enlighten others about the Islamic religion
## _Legal structure_
Al Risaalah Mosque and Islington Islamic Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales
## _Financial statements_
The trustees of the charity submit their trustees’ report and financial statements for the period ended 31 October 2025.
## _Policies:_
## _Reserve policy:_
As a relatively small organisation it is the policy of the charity to work towards a level of unrestricted funds which are free reserves of the charity that are equivalent to three months total expenditure. This should provide sufficient funds to cover management, administration, support costs and to respond to funding difficulties when they arise.
## _Risk(s) review:_
The trustees have recently reviewed the major risks faced by the charity. In particular those related to the operation and finances, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate any exposure to major risks.
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
Trustees’ Report (continued)
For the period ended 31 October 2025
## _Trustees Responsibilities_
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the relevant regulations.
The trustees oversee preparation of financial statements, select suitable accounting policies and make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent to give the true state of affairs of the charity.
Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity. They are elected and replaced as set out in the constitution.
## _Activities and Achievements_
The charity is managed by 13 elected trustee members, and is staffed by 17 volunteers. The office is open from Monday to Sunday between 9.00am and 8.00pm.
The year 2024/25 was very challenging year for Al Risaalah Mosque and Islington Islamic Centre due to the impact of pandemic lockdown (COVID-19) as well as the cost-of-living crisis along with high inflation. We have run many projects successfully to serve our community such as educational support and empowering the young people. As a result of this the number of users in our Centre has increased significantly due to these additional services. Furthermore, during the past financial year we have started a major renovation and extension project to increase the capacity and improve the premises for the public. This project is likely to continue in the next 2 financial years.
During the past year some of the activities that the organisation provided include:
- Individual advice and counselling for families
- Supplementary & mother tongue activities
- Training and employment opportunities
-
- Parent support to help parents to participate in their children’s’ educational needs
- Alleviate social problems of Somali young people and their families in the area
- To promote Somali culture among young people
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
Trustees’ Report (continued)
For the period ended 31 October 2025
_Our plans in the next year_
Our strategy is to support Somali children and young people so that they can reach their full potential in their lives through partnership work with all relevant local agencies and secure financial sources which will enable Al Risaalah Mosque and Islington Islamic Centre to meet its targets. Therefore, our main targets in the next academic year are:
- To provide educational support for parents and young people of Islington and surrounding areas
- To alleviate social problems of Somali young people and their families in the area
- To improve the educational level of the entire Somali community by empowering the students and their families for employment opportunities and bridge the communication barriers in their daily lives.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:
Mohamed Ali Dirshe Treasurer
Date: 13/08/2026
Al Risalah Mosque and Islington Islamic Centre 91-93 Park Hurst Road London, N7 0LP
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
Independent Examiners’ Report
For the period ended 31 October 2025
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 7.
## _**Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**_
The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility 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 report**_
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity 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 you as 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 a ‘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, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; have not been met;
-----------------------------Issa Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 40a Maygrove Road London NW6 2EB
Date: 13[th] August 2026
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
## **Statement of Financial Activities**
## **For the year ending 31 October 2025**
|**Notes **
**_Incoming resources_**
From charitable activities
2
Investment income
2
**Total incoming resources**
**_Resources expended_**
Charitable activities
3
Governance costs
4
**Total Resources Expended**
Net resources for the period
Fund balances at 1 November 2024
**Fund balances at 31 October 2025**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
309,997
-
**309,997**
100,919
1,000
**101,919**
208,078
2,478,928
**2,687,007**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-|**2025**
**2024**
**Total**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
309,997
218,401
-
-
**309,997**
**218,401**
100,919
107,577
1,000
19,016
**101,919**
**126,593**
208,078
91,808
2,478,928
2,387,120
**2,687,007**
**2,478,928**|
|---|---|---|---|
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
## **Balance Sheet**
## **For the year ending 31 October 2025**
|Notes
**_Fixed assets_**
Tangible assets
8
**_Current Assets:_**
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
**_Creditors:_**_amounts falling_
due within one year
10
**_Net Current Assets_**
**_Total Assets less current liabilities_**
**_Funds of the charity:_**
Unrestricted funds|Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2024
£
£
£
£
2,170,673
1,922,297
-
-
517,334
560,631
517,334
560,631
(1,000)
(4,000)
516,334
556,631
2,687,007
2,478,928
2,687,007
2,478,928
2,687,007
2,478,928
2025|
|---|---|
|||
The statement of financial activities as set out on page 5 to 6 for the financial year ending 31 October 2025, and the statement of assets and liabilities as set out on this page are as approved by the trustees.
**………………………………..** Mohamed Ali Dirshe Treasurer
Date: 13/08/2026
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
## **Notes to the Accounts**
## **For the year ending 31 October 2025**
## **1 Accounting Policies**
- _1.1 Basis of accounting_
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, _Accounting and Reporting by Charities_ (Revised SORP 2015) and the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities.
- _1.2 Incoming Resources_
Grants and donations are recognised on accruals basis.
Incoming resources are reported gross.
- _1.3 Resources Expended_
Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT that cannot be recovered.
Expenditure that is directly attributable to specific activities has been included in these cost categories. Where costs are attributable to more than one activity, they have been apportioned across the cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of those resources.
- _1.4 Depreciation_
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.
Provision for depreciation of tangible fixed assets held by the charity is made at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life;
Freehold land & buildingsnot depreciated Plant & machinery - 25% on cost
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
## **Notes to the Accounts**
## **For the year ending 31 October 2025**
## **2. Grants and Donations**
|Other grants & donations
**2. Investment Income**
Interest receivable
Total Incoming Resources|Unrestricted
Funds
£
309,997
309,997
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
309,997|Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-|2025
Total
2024
Total
£
£
309,997
218,401
309,997
218,401
2025
Total
2024
Total
£
-
-
309,997
218,401|
|---|---|---|---|
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
## **Notes to the Accounts**
## **For the year ending 31 October 2025**
## **3a. Direct Charitable Expenditure**
|Donations
Light & heat
Publicity & promotions
**3b. Support Costs**
Insurance
Bank charges
Total Charitable Activities
**4. Governance**
Audit fees
Total Resources Expended
Depreciation
Legal and Professional
Telephone, fax and Internet
Water rates and cleaning
Salary & Volunteer expenses
Repairs & maintenance
Travel & Subsistancy
Printing, Postage, Stationery|Unrestricted
Funds
£
5,821
57,427
17,180
366
1,046
482
595
8,057
482
91,457
Unrestricted
Funds
£
2,442
4,388
2,631
9,462
100,919
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
1,000
1,000
101,919|Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-|2025
Total
2024
Total
£
£
5,821
6,141
57,427
59,141
17,180
12,533
366
975
1,046
380
482
625
595
1,312
8,057
12,112
482
-
91,457
93,220
2025
Total
2024
Total
£
2,442
3,086
4,388
4,042
2,631
7,229
9,462
14,357
100,919
107,577
2025
Total
2024
Total
£
£
-
3,000
1,000
16,016
1,000
19,016
101,919
126,593|
|---|---|---|---|
## **5. Analysis of staff costs, trustee remuneration and expenses, and the cost of key management personnel**
|Staff costs were as follows:|2025|2024|
|---|---|---|
|Salaries and wages|57,427|59,141|
The charity trustees were neither paid salary nor reimbursed any expense during the current or preceding year. There were no employees with emoluments in excess of £60,000 per annum
The key management personnel are the considered to be the chair and the treasurer who were not paid any remuneration.
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## **AL RISAALAH MOSQUE AND ISLINGTON ISLAMIC CENTRE**
## **Notes to the Accounts**
## **For the year ending 31 October 2025**
## **6. Related party transactions**
There were no related party transactions during the year.
## **7. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT**
Income and expenses were previously recorded as restricted. Following a review of practice these have been reclassified as unrestricted in the current year. This reclassification also applies to any applicable fund balances carried forward.
## **8. Tangible Fixed Assets**
|Other Prepayment/debtors
Trade debtors
Accruals
**Net Book Value**
At 31 October 2025
At 31 October 2025
Cost at 1 November 2024
Charged in the Year
**10. Creditors; amount falling due within one year**
**9. Debtors and prepayments**
**Depreciation**
At 31 October 2025
Cost at 1 November 2024
Cost at 1 November 2024
**Cost**
Additions|**Land &**
**Buildings**
**£**
1,918,815
249,641
2,168,455
-
-
-
2,168,455
1,918,815|**Plant &**
**Machinery**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
138,375
2,057,190
1,366
251,007
139,742
2,308,197
134,893
134,893
2,631
2,631
137,525
137,525
2,217
2,170,673
3,482
1,922,297
2025
2024
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
2025
2024
£
£
1,000
4,000
1,000
4,000|
|---|---|---|
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