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Al-Noor Institute 1181497

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

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

Charity name: Al-Noor Institute

Charity registration number: 1181497

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	To advance the religion of Islam by means of, but not exclusively, the provision of facilities for Islamic education, delivery of spiritually uplifting talks, celebration of Islamic festivals and provision of guidance and support for reverts and those seeking to learn more about the teachings of Islam, in accordance with the teachings of the Shia ithna-asheri school of thought;
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through: (a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; (b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among orphans, widows, poor people, and other people in need by means of, but not exclusively, making grants or loans for providing or paying for items, equipment, services and facilities, including the provision of food, clean water, clothing and accommodation for the benefit of Humanity.

Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document

To advance the religion of Islam by means of, but not
exclusively, the provision of facilities for Islamic
education, delivery of spiritually uplifting talks,
celebration of Islamic festivals and provision of guidance
and support for reverts and those seeking to learn more
about the teachings of Islam, in accordance with the
teachings of the Shia ithna-asheri school of thought;

Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.

To advance in life and relieve needs of young people
through: (a) the provision of recreational and leisure
time activities provided in the interest of social welfare,
designed to improve their conditions of life; (b)
providing support and activities which develop their
skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to
participate in society as mature and responsible
individuals.

Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit

To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering
among orphans, widows, poor people, and other people
in need by means of, but not exclusively, making grants
or loans for providing or paying for items, equipment,
services and facilities, including the provision of food,
clean water, clothing and accommodation for the
benefit of Humanity.

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Achievements and Performance

The Charity continues to search for a property and intends to move into the CIO structure once a property Summary of the main has been secured. achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the Over the year the Charity did not operate fully. We charity’s work has made to returned donations to donors who requested it back. the circumstances of its Some transactions between our Trust charity account beneficiaries and any wider were done due to issues with access to bank. These are benefits to society as a whole. highlighted in the income and expenditure statements. The original intention of transferring from an old charity into a CIO structure did not complete and other circumstances meant that we were unable to fully put the charity in operation (linking accounts, setting structure, implementing campaigns, transferring funds). Everything was put on hold.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Our policy is to ensure that we generate an annual surplus. Should in the unlikely event be heading for a deficit we would immediately have a fundraising campaign. This year there has been a small deficit which the charity intends to balance by raising funds.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We use standard accounting policies for the preparation of our accounts, for example, depreciation policies etc. A reserve policy will be drafted/signed off to ensure future management of reserves.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	n/a
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	The overall balance shows deficit due to payments made on behalf of Trust as its bank account was not working. This was addressed in laterpart of 2025.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	n/a

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Trustees to the board shall be appointed by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a Trustees Management General meeting

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	Al-Noor Institute
Other name the charityuses	Al-Noor
Registered charitynumber	1181496
Charity’s principal address	1517A London Road Norbury London SW16 4AE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)
1	Syed Irshad Moosavi	Co-Chair
2	Syed Abid Hussain Farshori	Co-Chair
3	Syed Mohammed Rizwan Bokari	Trustee
4	Hasan Imam Mirza	Treasurer
5
6

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A	N/A

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Syed Irshad Moosavi	Syed Abid Farshori
	Co-Chair	Co-Chair
	14/01/2026
	14/01/2026

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A	Independent Examiner’s Report	Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/directors/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Responsibilities and basis of report Independent examiner's statement
	Al-Noor Institute

	31/03/2025

	Charity no.:	1181497	Company no.:	n/a

	8 and 9	(remember	to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

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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.

Scope of examination

I have examined the accounting records of the CIO for the financial year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, as set out in the spreadsheet provided, which includes:

Records of receipts and payments
Journal entries where applicable
An extended trial balance
A bank reconciliation

The examination was carried out in accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance for independent examination of charity accounts.

Findings

The accounting records are properly maintained and internally consistent.
Income and expenditure are clearly recorded, supported by appropriate categorisation.
The bank reconciliation agrees with the accounting records, providing assurance that the cash position is accurately stated.
No material discrepancies were identified between receipts, payments, and balances reported.
The records reviewed are sufficient to explain the charity’s transactions for the period.

Matters of concern

Based on the work performed:

No material matters have come to my attention that give cause to believe that:
Proper accounting records have not been kept, or
o The accounts do not comply with the requirements of the Charities Act.

Conclusion

In my opinion, based on the examination undertaken:

The accounts provide a true and fair summary of the CIO’s receipts and payments for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial position of the charity at the year end is reasonably and properly stated.
I have no matters to report to the trustees or to the Charity Commission.

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Date: Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material 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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Al-Noor Institute 1181497

Summary of Income and Expenditure

(as of 31 March 2025)

£ £ RECEIPTS Subscriptions £6,000.00 Donations £2,667.31 TOTAL INCOME £8,667.31 RESOURCES EXPENDED Office Rent £6,250.00 Alim Expenses £100.00 Catering Food Drive £5,174.00

	£11,524.00	£11,524.00 -£2,856.69

SUPPORT COSTS
Depreciation	£NIL

TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED		£11,524.00

NET DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR

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BALANCE SHEET

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (as of 31 March 2025)

	£	£
FIXED ASSETS
FFE (Fixtures, Fitting & Equipment)	£NIL
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank and in hand
Current Account	£54,855.66
Cash in Hand	£NIL
Trade Debtors (Al Noor Trust)	£6,000.00
		£60,855.66
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry creditors & accruals	£61,502.35
NET ASSETS		-£646.69
REPRESENTING
Accumulated Funds
Surplus Brought forward		£2,210.00
Deficit for the year		-£2,856,69
Deficit carried forward		-£646.69

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