Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1 April 2020 to 19 January 2022
Reference and Administrative Details
| Charity name: | Al-Emaan Centre |
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| Charity registration number: |
1181554 |
| Charity’s principal address: |
Croydon Road Keston BR2 8HF |
Objectives and Activities
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Summary of the purposes The objects of the Al-Emaan Centre ('Charity'), as set out in its Constitution, are
of the charity as set out in to advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of public in particular but without
its governing document: limitation through the holding of prayer meetings, establishment of religious
places, producing and/or distributing literature on Islamic religion to enlighten
others about Islamic religion.
Summary of the main To provide prayer space for the Muslim population, education classes, charitable
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| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document: The objects of the Al-Emaan Centre ('Charity'), as set out in its Constitution, are to advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of public in particular but without limitation through the holding of prayer meetings, establishment of religious places, producing and/or distributing literature on Islamic religion to enlighten others about Islamic religion. |
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| Summary of the main | To provide prayer space for the Muslim population, education classes, charitable |
| activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts: |
outreach projects, interfaith work and youth initiatives. The Charity’s facilities are normally open to the public every day of the year for all the daily prayers, in the well-maintained spaces of the Al-Emaan Centre, accessible to all. This last year, as with the rest of British society, the Charity faced the unprecedented closure of its facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, the Al-Emaan Centre ran a 6-month vaccination clinic at the mosque from February to July 2021, led by the Muslim community and delivered to the wider society. We were able to connect with the South-East London CCG and local health organisations in order to establish a weekly clinic that brought over a thousand people of all faiths & backgrounds to the mosque. The CCG produced a video collage of the initiative here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG-7fEXUPsw While the local Bromley News Shopper published an article on the work here: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/19127483.mosque-bromley-hosts-covid- vaccination-clinic/?ref=twtrec We ensured feedback was sought from the individuals attending the mosque during the initial weeks to measure impact, with a summary as follows: 'A survey of 282 patients has shown 99.29% satisfaction with the service provided at the AEC, all 282 (100%) respondents said that they would be happy to return to the AEC for their second dose. For 84% of patients this was their first experience in a Mosque. There were no negative comments, with a plethora of positive & heart-warming comments made.' The mosque was visited by high profile figures within the NHS, along with our local MP. We were also invited to meet PM Boris Johnson for the efforts along with Mayor Sadiq Khan, with mosque members taking up the respective invitations. We were further involved in producing videos for the CCG to help encourage vaccine uptake that were shared via social media, along with assisting in Public Health efforts through attending talks and assisting in articles. |
AL-EMAAN CENTRE, CROYDON ROAD, KESTON, KENT, BR2 8HF | Tel: +44 (0)7523 859680 Email: info@al-emaan.org.uk | Web: al-emaan.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1181554
| The clinic was unique in that it was the first mosque in London and second in the country to our knowledge to open its doors as a vaccination clinic. Simultaneously, it was the only premise in the London borough of Bromley that offered vaccinations for all patients in every single GP surgery across the borough, without limiting it to any PCN or practice, and we were able to work together with all practices collectively in doing so. The mosque clinic was also the only entirely volunteer-led clinic in Bromley, and was simultaneously able to work together with a local business (adjacent Garden Centre for car park use) and residents association (through promoting the clinic) to enhance the community spirit of the initiative. The clinic at the mosque further advanced its theme of vaccination & health promotion – after we handed out over 200 hand sanitizers during lockdown to our surrounding neighbours in the area, and held a panel discussion with health professionals & an Imam in collaboration with our regional council of mosques, to help promote the Covid-19 vaccines and dispel doubts, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXcmxlie0O0 The ethos of the mosque has been to serve & engage with the wider community, and running this initiative really helped our mosque bring this spirit to life. As places of worship were allowed to re-open, the Charity took a cautious, gradual approach to re-opening, ensuring congregational prayers could recommence safely. A wide range of services is offered for both Muslims and non-Muslims, often in partnership with others. The Charity places strong emphasis on building relationships with others so we can work together for the common good. A highlight this year has been the regular interfaith virtual meet ups on topics relevant to our collective congregations. The Charity facilitates our wider engagement, welcoming visiting adults and school groups on a regular basis. During the lockdown, and with the absence of school visits, we produced a virtual tour of the mosque and shared this with local schools. The Charity helps to foster understanding through participation in the Bromley Three Faiths Group. The wonderful support given to the Charity by our community continues, reflecting the Islamic emphasis on charitable giving; in this year, over £110k was raised in donations and from other fundraising initiatives. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit: |
In pursuance of the objects, the Charity hosts a range of services and activities for the benefit of the public. The Charity hosts regular school visits in keeping with national curriculum recommendations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Charity led a vaccination clinic, and acted as a support network for the local community while helping to support charitable projects locally, including a food bank initiative. |
AL-EMAAN CENTRE, CROYDON ROAD, KESTON, KENT, BR2 8HF | Tel: +44 (0)7523 859680 Email: info@al-emaan.org.uk | Web: al-emaan.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1181554
Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole: |
Place of worship for Muslim population of Bromley to attend daily prayers Educational services on religion, wellbeing, careers and more Charitable services locally Interfaith work School & scout liaison through educational visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic & pandemic support network Counselling services Youth initiatives |
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| Financial Review | |
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period: |
During the year the Charity raised £111k and spent £29k. The total carry forward reserves of the Charity stood at £766k. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held: |
Building reserves stood at £587k and general reserves at £179k. The Trustees have considered the level of reserves and found them to be adequate for meeting the immediate and future needs of the Charity. |
| Amount of reserves held: | £766k |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves: |
n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit: |
n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern: |
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. |
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts
| Type of governing document: |
Constitution |
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| How is the charity constituted? |
CIO |
| Trustee selection methods, including details of any constitutional provisions: |
Apart from the first Charity Trustees, every Trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees. Any new Trustees are nominated by members of the Charity Trustees, interviewed and then appointed where they have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO and to contribute to the Charity's development and management. |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) body) entitled to appoint
whole year
trustee (if any)
Omar Taha
Khaireldin Taha
Mohammed Faijur Rahman
Amer Saeed
Ahmed Rawi
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AL-EMAAN CENTRE, CROYDON ROAD, KESTON, KENT, BR2 8HF | Tel: +44 (0)7523 859680 Email: info@al-emaan.org.uk | Web: al-emaan.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1181554
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) | ~~� ��~~ |
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Full name(s) |
~~� �~~ Dr Omar Taha |
| Position | Chair |
| Date | 19/01/2022 |
AL-EMAAN CENTRE, CROYDON ROAD, KESTON, KENT, BR2 8HF | Tel: +44 (0)7523 859680 Email: info@al-emaan.org.uk | Web: al-emaan.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1181554
Charity Registered number: 1181554
AL-EMAAN CENTRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Al-Emaan Centre Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
Contents
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities | 2 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Detailed Income & Expenditure Account | 6 |
Al-Emaan Centre Charity Information For The Year Ended 31 March 2021 Dr Omar Taha M.D. Ahmed Rawi Trustees Amer Saeed Khaireldin Taha Mohammed Faijur Rahman Charity Number 1181554 Registered Office Al-Emaan Centre Croydon Road Keston BR2 8HF Accountants Biznav, Chartered Accountants 36 Scotts Road Bromley BR1 3QD Bankers NatWest
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Al-Emaan Centre Charity No. 1181554 Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 .
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Charity annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to the charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts & reports) regulations 2008 and provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees for the purposes of charity law who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf
O. Taha
Dr Omar Taha M.D.
19/01/2022
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Al-Emaan Centre Report of the Independent Examiner For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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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 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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Having satisfied myself that an audit is not required, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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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:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities, have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Shahzad Fayyaz
Organisation: Biznav, Chartered Accountants
Relevant professional qualification or body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Address: 36 Scotts Road, Bromley, Kent, England, BR1 3QD Date: 19/01/2022
BizNav
Biznav Chartered Accountants 19/01/2022
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Al-Emaan Centre Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Al-Emaan Centre Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2021 |
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| INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Administrative expenses NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2021 £ 111,673 (29,315) 82,358 97,397 179,755 |
2020 £ 133,786 (36,389) |
| 97,397 | ||
- 97,397 |
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Al-Emaan Centre Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2021
| Al-Emaan Centre Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2021 |
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| Fixed assets Current assets Accrued income (Gift Aid) Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors: Amounts Falling After More Than One Year GENERAL FUNDS Building Fund Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds FUNDS OF THE CHARITY |
2021 £ 1,132,758 111,589 13,208 - |
2020 £ 1,125,964 74,571 10,122 (15,460) |
| 124,797 | 69,233 |
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| 1,257,555 | 1,195,197 |
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| (490,955) | (510,955) |
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| 586,845 640 179,115 |
586,845 640 96,757 |
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| 766,600 | 684,242 |
Notes
1. General Information
Al-Emaan Centre is a charity, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 1181554. The registered office is Al-Emaan Centre, Croydon Road, Keston, BR2 8HF.
Trustees' responsibilities
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The trustees have not required the charity to obtain an audit in accordance with section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011.
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• The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
On behalf of the board
O. Taha
Dr Omar Taha M.D.
19/01/2022
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Al-Emaan Centre
Schedule of Incoming Resources & Resources Expended For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
| INCOMING REOURCES Donations OTHER CHARGES Premises expenses: Light and heat Water rates Cleaning General administration costs: Hire and leasing of other assets Admin, Support work & Mentoring expenses General Expenses Computer and IT consumables Repairs, renewals and maintenance Insurance Advertising and marketing costs Telecommunications and data costs Legal fees Consultancy fees Other services Subscriptions Bank charges Charitable donations TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
2021 2020 £ £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total 111,673 - 111,673 132,446 1,340 133,786 5,592 - 5,592 1,608 - 1,608 244 - 244 170 - 170 2,550 - 2,550 5,202 - 5,202 |
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| 103,287 - 103,287 125,466 1,340 126,806 |
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| 1,510 - 1,510 1,384 - 1,384 12,459 - 12,459 13,230 - 13,230 873 - 873 1,581 700 2,281 266 - 266 290 - 290 120 - 120 364 - 364 1,047 - 1,047 1,081 - 1,081 - - - 112 - 112 407 - 407 713 - 713 1,188 - 1,188 7,504 - 7,504 - - - 1,237 - 1,237 375 - 375 580 - 580 2,051 - 2,051 - - - 113 - 113 193 - 193 520 - 520 440 - 440 |
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| 20,929 - 20,929 28,709 700 29,409 |
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| 82,358 - 82,358 96,757 640 97,397 |
Signature:
Email: bromley@biznavca.co.uk
Signature:
Omar Taha (Jan 24, 2022 19:27 GMT) Email: omartaha@doctors.org.uk
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Al-Emaan Centre Report of the Independent Examiner For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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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 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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Having satisfied myself that an audit is not required, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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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:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities, have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Shahzad Fayyaz
Organisation: Biznav, Chartered Accountants
Relevant professional qualification or body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Address: 36 Scotts Road, Bromley, Kent, England, BR1 3QD Date: 19/01/2022
Biznav Chartered Accountants 19/01/2022
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