2025-08-31-accounts - Nurulquran

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Nurulquran

Registered Charity Number: 1181591

Principal Address: 130 Vivian Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 6RT

Trustees’ Annual Report

Reporting Period: 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025

Prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and Charities SORP (FRS 102)

1. Objectives and Activities

Charitable Objectives (as per Clause 3 of the Constitution):

Nurulquran is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the following aims:

To advance Islamic education for the public benefit by providing structured classes, lectures, and teachings on the Islamic faith for both Muslims and non-Muslims.
To promote social inclusion by preventing social exclusion, alleviating the needs of the socially excluded, and facilitating their integration into society.

“Socially excluded” refers to individuals experiencing poverty, old age, illness (mental or physical), family breakdown, or socio-economic hardship.

Summary of Activities (2024–2025)

To fulfil its charitable objectives during the reporting period, Nurulquran delivered a range of educational and community-based activities for the public benefit.

Educational Classes: Weekly and term-based Islamic education classes were delivered both onsite and online in English and Urdu across various UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Blackburn, Manchester, and Reading.
Regular Courses for Children and Young People: Age-specific courses were delivered from September 2024 to July 2025. These included Qur'anic studies, Islamic etiquette, and interactive learning through games, quizzes, and multimedia resources.
Summer Courses for Children: Short age-specific summer programmes were held in August 2025. These included Qur'anic studies, Islamic etiquette, and activity-based learning through games, quizzes, and multimedia resources.
Short Courses for Adults: Inclusive courses for men and women were delivered in March 2025. Topics included contemporary Islamic issues, acts of worship, and character development in the light of the Qur'an.

Ramadan Programmes:

In March 2025, a children's camp and a teen-focused course were organised at a hired venue, combining spiritual learning with engaging group activities. All instructors were DBS-checked. Special Urdu and English courses for sisters focused on Qur'anic translation and brief commentary to enhance understanding during Ramadan.

Educational Resources: Nurulquran produced and distributed educational materials, including Qur'ans, course folders, and student notes.
Food Aid: Food parcels were distributed during Ramadan to support few refugee families experiencing financial hardship.

To deliver these activities, the Charity regularly hired external venues, including schools and community halls. These facilities enabled Nurulquran to provide accessible educational and welfare services while continuing to work towards its long-term goal of acquiring a permanent centre.

The Trustees confirm that all activities were undertaken in accordance with the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

2. Achievements and Performance

Nurulquran made positive progress throughout the year in developing its educational programmes and community outreach initiatives.

Key Achievements

Interactive Learning: Continued delivery of engaging educational programmes, including:

Qur'an recitation, translation, and understanding;
Character development and self-improvement activities;
Audio, video, and visual learning resources; and
Games, group projects, quizzes, and question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Materials: The Charity produced and distributed course folders, printed notes, and Islamic literature to support student learning.
Course Completion Events: Events were held to celebrate course completion, encouraging student motivation and recognising achievement.
Eid Community Event: A post-Eid celebration was held at a hired venue, welcoming attendees from various cities. The event promoted social inclusion, strengthened community ties, and raised awareness of the Charity's ongoing projects.
Hybrid Learning Delivery: The Charity maintained a strong combination of in-person and online learning opportunities throughout the year, delivered in both Urdu and English to maximise accessibility.
Children's Ramadan and Summer Programmes: Educational camps were organised for children under the age of 12, combining Islamic learning with enjoyable and engaging activities under the supervision of DBS-checked staff.
Teen Workshops: Dedicated workshops were delivered for young people to strengthen Islamic identity and personal development in a safe and supportive environment.
Financial Hardship Support: Food assistance was provided to few refugee families experiencing financial hardship during the ongoing cost-of-living challenges.
Inclusive Faith Education: A special online course was delivered in March 2025 for both men and women, promoting accessible and inclusive Islamic education.
Permanent Centre Fundraising: The Charity continued fundraising efforts for the acquisition of a permanent centre through its Ayunun Jaariya campaign. Community engagement activities were conducted to gather support and feedback regarding this long-term objective.

3. Financial Review

Financial Summary (1 Sep 2024 – 31 Aug 2025) (rounded to the nearest £0.1k):

Total Income: £11.6k
Total Expenditure: £11.4k
Net Surplus: £0.1k
Year-on-Year Change in Net Receipts: -99% decrease

Income Breakdown £11.6k (rounded to the nearest £0.1k):

Voluntary Donations: £5.6k
Educational Class Fees: £5.8k
Other Charitable Activities: £0.2k

Our income has been affected by an increase in instances of financial difficulties people are experiencing. We have seen a decrease in the number of in-person attendees to our courses due to this. Online attendance numbers however, remain stable.

Expenditure Breakdown £11.4k (rounded to the nearest £0.1k):

Venue Hire and Classroom Costs: £9.2k
Volunteer recognition: £1.2k
IT, Phone, and Internet Services: £0.9k
Administrative and Operational Expenses: £0.2k

4. Structure, Governance, and Management

Nurulquran is governed by its Constitution dated 16 January 2019 and operates as a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Trustee Roles and Responsibilities

In accordance with Clauses 9 and 10 of the Constitution:

Trustees manage the Charity in good faith and exercise reasonable care and skill in carrying out their duties.
Trustees are appointed for two-year terms at properly convened trustee meetings.
All trustees are natural persons aged 16 years or over.
Newly appointed trustees receive a copy of the Constitution together with the Charity's most recent Annual Report and Accounts.

Trustee Changes During the Reporting Period

Sana Shaheen Akbar resigned as a Trustee on 19 May 2025. The Trustees wish to record their appreciation for her contribution and service to the Charity.

Conflicts of Interest

Trustees declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest and withdraw from related discussions and decisions where appropriate, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Constitution.

No trustee or connected person received any financial benefit from the Charity during the reporting period other than as permitted under Clause 6 of the Constitution.

5. Volunteers and Community Involvement

We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and support of our volunteers, who remain vital to the delivery of our charity's objectives. During this financial year, a core team of 30 volunteers generously contributed their time, skills, and energy to support our operations and community activities.

28 volunteers assisted with educational activities, events, and administrative duties.
2 volunteers assisted with financial administration and accounting functions.

Volunteer numbers increased YoY reflecting the charity’s aim to expand and regain momentum in its operational activities.

To recognise their efforts and show our appreciation, the charity gave small tokens of gratitude to 26 volunteers for their dedicated time and contribution.

The Trustees wish to formally record their thanks to all volunteers; without their commitment, the charity would not have been able to achieve its outcomes this year.

The Charity continued to review safeguarding arrangements and DBS compliance throughout the year to ensure the welfare and protection of all participants.

6. Future Plans

The Charity's strategic priorities for 2025–2026 include:

Permanent Centre: Continuing fundraising efforts to acquire a permanent site from which to expand educational and welfare services.
Youth and Children's Education: Expanding weekly educational programmes for children and young people to reinforce Islamic values and personal development.
Curriculum Development: Enhancing existing course content and building partnerships with educational and community organisations.
Welfare Expansion: Increasing food aid provision and social support services for vulnerable and marginalised individuals and families.

In the interim, the Charity will continue to hire suitable venues, including schools and community halls, to deliver its programmes and services while pursuing the long-term goal of establishing a permanent base.

7. Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name: Nurulquran Charity Number: 1181591

Constitution Registered: 16 January 2019

Principal Address: 130 Vivian Avenue Wembley Middlesex HA9 6RT

Trustees Serving During the Reporting Period

Sana Shamoon
Asfa Khan
Nadia Ahmed
Arifa Ahmad
Sadaf Essa
Rehana Ahmad
Nosheen Bhandari
Sana Shaheen Akbar (resigned on 19 May 2025)

8. Declaration

The Trustees declare that they have approved this report, which complies with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity’s Constitution.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees:

Signature: _________

Sana Shamoon Name: ____ Position: Chair / Trustee 28.06.2026 Date: _____

Signature: _____ Name: _____ Asfa Khan Position: Chair / Trustee 28.06.2026 Date: ________ A f

	Nurulquran	Nurulquran	Nurulquran	1181591	CC16a
	For the period from	01/09/2024	To	31/08/2025

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 5,580 5,811 188 56 11,635 - - - 11,635 9,180 1,176 855 95 139 11,445 - - - 11,445 190 - 161,579 161,769	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 5,580 5,811 188 56 11,635 - - - 11,635 9,180 - 1,176 855 95 139 - 11,445 - - - 11,445 190	Last year to the nearest £
VoluntaryReceipts	5,580				14,915
Receipts from Charitable Activities - Classroom Student Subscriptions	5,811				6,823
Receipts from Charitable Activities - Books Sales	188				574
Receipts from Charitable Activities - Snacks / Food Sales	56				41

*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	11,635				22,353

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-
	-				-
*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					22,353

Classroom Hire / Rent	9,180				6,932
FundraisingEvent Costs					482
Volunteer recognition	1,176
IT,Telephone & Internet	855				776
General Costs	95				622
Printing, postage, stationery and computer supplies	139				28
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**Sub total **	11,445				8,839

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Purchase of fixed asset - Laptop	-
Expensespaid to Trustees	-				-
**Sub total **	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					8,839

	190	-	-	190	13,513
	-	-	-	-	-
	161,579	-	-	161,579	148,066
	161,769	-	-	161,769	161,579

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

27/06/2026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Details Details Book Shelves Projector - Donated to NurulQuran Chairs & Tables - Donated to NurulQuran Whitebaord - Donated to NurulQuran Laptop Cash in bank Incorrect trx recorded in 2020/21 Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 161,764 - 5 - - - 161,769 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted funds - Unrestricted funds - Unrestricted funds - Unrestricted funds - Unrestricted funds - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Sana Shamoon Asfa Khan	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			OK
			Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Current value (optional)
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			Date of approval
			28.06.2026
			28.06.2026

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

27/06/2026

CIO Name: NurulQuran

Notes to the Accounts 31/08/2025

Volunteers and Trustee Remuneration and Benefits Volunteers: Volunteers make up the vast majority of individuals running the Charity, organising events, and completing all admin work, including the accounts, the vast majority of whom have been volunteering with us for over 5 years. Remuneration: None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or emoluments from the charity during the financial year for their services as trustees. Volunteer recognition: During the year, one-off gifts were given to volunteers as an appreciation of their time and contribution to the charity's objectives since the charity's inception. The combined total value of this across all volunteers was £1176 (£1020 gift vouchers + £156 scarves).