Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/4/2023 To 31/3/2024
Charity name: Al-Hikmah Harrow
Charity registration number: 1187079
Objectives and Activities
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| 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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| 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
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| 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 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of March 2024, the charity held funds of £12,817. |
| 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 | £3000 |
| 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. |
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| 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. These are increasing annually and we now anticipate and plan for this. 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. |
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| 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
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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 |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1187079 |
| Charity’s principal address | 53 Chester Drive, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 7PX |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Farhan Baig | ||||
| Dr Abdoolla Hoosen |
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| 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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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 |
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| Dr Abdoolla Hoosen | ||
Secretary and Trustee |
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| 12/2/24 | ||
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| Al Hikmah Harrow |
Al Hikmah Harrow |
Al Hikmah Harrow |
1187079 | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
4/1/2023 | To | 3/31/2024 | ||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts Fees for children 21,976 Books sold 177 Donations 3,693 Bank interest 81 LoyaltyProgramme 21 - - - 25,947 - - Sub total - Total receipts 25,947 A3 Payments Educational and volunteer resources 4,930 Bookpurchases 819 Hiringofpremesis 18,747 Charity 1,228 Insurance 143 Equipment 454 - - - Sub total 26,320 - - Sub total - Total payments 26,320 Net of receipts/(payments) - 373 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 13,190 Cash funds this year end 12,817 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 21,976 177 3,693 81 21 - - - 25,947 - - - 25,947 4,930 819 18,747 1,228 143 454 - - - 26,320 - - - 26,320 - 373 - 13,190 12,817 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| - | 21,976 | - | |||
| - | 177 | - | |||
| - | 3,693 | - | |||
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| - | 4,930 | - | |||
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| - | - | 13,190 | - | ||
| - | - | 12,817 | - |
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Cash in bank Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 12,817 - - 12,817 OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
Date of approval
CHARITY (OMMISSION 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 31 March 2024 Charity no (if any) 1187079 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {°the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Acl 2011 ("the Acl"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ibl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect= the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Acl., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounls did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no GOnrn$ and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which attention 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: Dale: 101412025 Name: Sibagh Saeed Relevant professional qualifi&Ion{SI or body {if anyl: 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 brlef details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018