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2023-04-01-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1/4/2022 To 31/3/2023

Charity name: Al-Hikmah Harrow

Charity registration number: 1187079

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 •
The advancement of the Islamic
faith for the benefit of the public
in accordance with the Quran and
the teachings of the Sunni way of
the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be
Upon Him) according to the Quran
and Sunnah through educational
classes on Quran, Arabic and
Islamic Studies on Saturdays
between 10am and 1:30pm.
•
The advancement of education
for public benefitthrough
educating all students in attendance
at Al-Hikmah, a Saturday Islamic
school, incorporating the teachings
of the religion of Islam according to
the Quran and the teachings of the
Sunni way of the Prophet
Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)
according to the Quran and Sunnah.
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.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Al-Hikmah Harrow runs a volunteer led
educational service on Saturdays between
10am and 1:30pm where children aged 5-
17 are taught:
1. How to read the Quran with
encouragement towards being
confident, independent readers
2. Surah memorisation for use in daily
prayers and for bringing closer their
bond with the Quran
3. Islamic studies to empower students
to have a good understanding and
knowledge of Islam that will assist
them throughout life and begin a
journey of life-long study for the
betterment of themselves and their
local community
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 All charity trustees have regard to the
commission’s public benefit guidance and
ensure that the advancement of the Islamic
faith and education for public benefit
continues through educating students on
the religion, its practical use in society and
relation to the modern world.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Volunteers administer, manage and run the
Saturday classes including marketing and
facilitating them.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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.		 Para 1.20 Al-Hikmah Harrow has educated in excess
of 90 children during this period to increase
their understanding of Islam and advance
the faith. These children have been taught
according to the teachings of Islam in the
Sunni tradition and in line with the Quran
and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
(peace and blessings be upon him)
including but not limited to:
•
How to read the Quran
Independent learning to understand
its message and not rely on third
party sources that could deviate the
message
•
To be a good example of a Muslim
and honour, respect and contribute

positively to the local and wider community of all faiths • To be an ambassador for good through daily reflection, selfimprovement and increasing understanding among others With increased premises hire cost and the cost of teaching materials, Al-Hikmah reluctantly raised their fees to £120 per term. We continued our discounts for those who have more than 2 children enrolled.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 At the end of March 2023, the charity held
funds of £13,190.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The trustees have reviewed the reserves of
the charity. Their policy is to hold as a
minimum enough funds to meet one term
(four months) of operating costs for the
classes.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £3500
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 Given the increasing cost of providing
services and fluctuations due to the price
and availability of teaching materials, we
will continuously monitor the feasibility of
the charity’s future.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The charity is entirely reliant on donations
paid by those who support or attend the
educational classes.
If the charity struggles to deliver based on
the donations received, trustees have
agreed to (where possible) fund the charity
to the appropriate limit in order to allow it to
continue running its services.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 The charity holds no investments and
currently has no plans to amend this.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 An increase in hire costs which we rely on
to run our services will have an impact on
our services. We are monitoring the
situation on an ongoing basis.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 The charity trustees are responsible for the
general control and management of the
charity. The trustees give their time freely
and receive no remuneration of other
financial benefits. The trustees meet
regularly as a body and are responsible for
all decisions relating to the smooth running
of the charity and delivery of services.
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution for CIO
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 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		 Para 1.25 Trustees remain the founding members of
Al-Hikmah and further trustees can be
appointed through election to post upon
agreement by all trustees.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider Para 1.51
network with which the
charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Al-Hikmah Harrow
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1187079
Charity’s principal address 53 Chester Drive,
Harrow,
Middlesex
HA2 7PX

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Farhan Baig
Dr Abdoolla
Hoosen
Rukhsana Baig
Fuad Omar

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None 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

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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
Dr Abdoolla Hoosen

Secretary and Trustee
15/12/23
15/12/23

Al Hikmah Harrow No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 4/1/2022 3/31/2023 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Fees for children 23,050 - - 23,050 -
Books sold 245 - - 245 -
Donations 4,102 - - 4,102 -
Bank interest 16 - - 16 -
LoyaltyProgramme 12 - - 12 -
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Sub total(Gross income for AR) 27,424
 - - 27,424 -
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts
Fees for children
23,050
Books sold
245
Donations
4,102
Bank interest
16
LoyaltyProgramme
12
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27,424
Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
Sub total(Gross income for AR)		 to the nearest £
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £
Fees for children 23,050 -
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245
4,102
16
12
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27,424		 -
Books sold 245 -
Donations 4,102 -
Bank interest 16 -
LoyaltyProgramme 12 -
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- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 27,424
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Sub total -
Total receipts 27,424
A3 Payments
Educational and volunteer resources
6,160
Bookpurchases
2,555
Hiringofpremesis
20,012
Charity
100
Insurance
143
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Sub total 28,970
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Sub total -
Total payments 28,970
Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,546
A5 Transfers between funds
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
14,736
Cash funds this year end 13,190
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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2,555
20,012
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143
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28,970		 -
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14,736
13,190		 -
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Details
Cash in bank
Details
Details
Details
Details
Signature
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
to nearest £
13,190
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13,190
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OK
OK
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Unrestricted
funds
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funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)		 to nearest £
Endowment
funds
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to nearest £
Endowment
funds
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Date of
approval

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Al-Hikma Harrow On accounts for the year ended 3110312023 Charity no (if any} 1187079 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the aGcounts of the above charity (°the Trust") for the year ended 3110312023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordanGe with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(bl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect-. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the acGounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exarnination to which altention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 2710212024 Name: Sibagh Saeed Relevant professional qualification(s) or body lif any): FCCA Address: 99 Arundel Drive, Harrow, HA2 8PW IER Oct 2018

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 examinerwishes to disclose. None IER Oct 2018