Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1 April 2021 to 27 January 2023
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. 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. 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 activities on topics relevant to our collective congregations. During interfaith week we visited each other’s places of worship to experience the sermons of the 3 Abrahamic Faiths in the area. A wonderful testimonial of this can be found below: ‘I have been meaning to write to you to thank you and also everyone else at the synagogue for welcoming me and my children at your prayers. I don't quite know how to express what I felt. I saw and read so many similarities in the way that Muslims and Jewish people glorify God and praise him. I saw the names of so many Prophets that I respect and love and try to be like in your books. The sound of the Rabi, Laura I think, speaking Hebrew with a beautiful melody just made me feel so much at home as it felt similar to how we recite the Qur'an. I felt totally overwhelmed by our similarities and the question in my heart which was "why are so many people in the world so focused on our differences when we have so many similarities to celebrate?". This question resulted in tears. I couldn't stop the tears as I read on in the book I held in my hand and I continued to listen to the speech. I must apologise if I caused a distraction to anybody. Anyway, I am so grateful to be part of this community where we can stand together, pray together and enjoy each other. Hallelujah....or in Arabic, alhamdulillah. Thank you again’ |
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 Charity facilitates our wider engagement, welcoming visiting adults and school groups on a regular basis. Since opening up post lockdown, we have been able to facilitate these visits on a regular basis. The wonderful support given to the Charity by our community continues, reflecting the Islamic emphasis on charitable giving; in this year, over £200k was raised in donations and from other fundraising initiatives. In pursuance of the objects, the Charity hosts a range of services and activities for the benefit of the public.
Statement confirming In pursuance of the objects, the Charity hosts a range of services and activities whether the trustees have for the benefit of the public. had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity The Charity hosts regular school visits in keeping with national curriculum Commission on public recommendations. benefit:
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 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 £237k and spent £45k. The total carry forward reserves of the Charity stood at £958k. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held: |
Building reserves stood at £587k and general reserves at £371k. 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: | £958k |
| 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:
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Signature(s)
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Full name(s) Dr Omar Taha
Position Chair
Date 27/01/2023
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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
Charity Registered number: 1181554
AL-EMAAN CENTRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Al-Emaan Centre Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
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 2022 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 2022
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.
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
Omar Taha (Jan 30, 2023 17:11 GMT)
Dr Omar Taha M.D.
27/01/2023
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Al-Emaan Centre Report of the Independent Examiner For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.
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: 27/01/2023
Biznav Chartered Accountants
Biznav Chartered Accountants (Jan 30, 2023 10:23 GMT)
Biznav Chartered Accountants 27/01/2023
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Al-Emaan Centre Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Al-Emaan Centre Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2022 |
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| INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Administrative expenses NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2022 £ 237,629 (46,449) 191,180 179,755 370,935 |
2021 £ 111,673 (29,315) |
| 82,358 | ||
97,397 179,755 |
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Al-Emaan Centre Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2022
| Al-Emaan Centre Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2022 |
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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 |
2022 2021 £ £ 1,132,758 1,132,758 155,186 111,589 12,591 13,208 (800) - 166,977 124,797 1,299,735 1,257,555 (341,955) (490,955) 586,845 586,845 440 640 370,495 179,115 |
| 957,780 766,600 |
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
Omar Taha (Jan 30, 2023 17:11 GMT)
Dr Omar Taha M.D.
27/01/2023
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Al-Emaan Centre
Schedule of Incoming Resources & Resources Expended For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
| 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 Other services Subscriptions Bank charges Charitable donations TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total 237,629 - 237,629 111,673 - 111,673 9,680 - 9,680 5,592 - 5,592 805 - 805 244 - 244 6,630 - 6,630 2,550 - 2,550 |
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| 220,514 - 220,514 103,287 - 103,287 |
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| 1,510 - 1,510 1,510 - 1,510 13,105 200 13,305 12,459 - 12,459 6,485 - 6,485 873 - 873 376 - 376 266 - 266 - - - 120 - 120 1,116 - 1,116 1,047 - 1,047 500 - 500 - - - 491 - 491 407 - 407 - - - 1,188 - 1,188 595 - 595 375 - 375 2,637 - 2,637 2,051 - 2,051 292 - 292 113 - 113 2,028 - 2,028 520 - 520 |
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| 29,134 200 29,334 20,929 - 20,929 |
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| 191,380 (200) 191,180 82,358 - 82,358 |
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Al-Emaan Centre Report of the Independent Examiner For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.
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: 27/01/2023
Biznav Chartered Accountants 27/01/2023
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