Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/4/2024 To 31/3/2025
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 students aged 5- 20 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 |
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positively to the local and wider community of all faiths
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• To be an ambassador for good through daily reflection, selfimprovement and increasing understanding among others
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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 2025, the charity held funds of £12,314. |
| 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 | £2500 |
| 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 | Annual 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. |
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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
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 |
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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
Additional information (optional)
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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Al Hikmah Harrow 1187079 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 4/1/2024 3/31/2025 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
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| to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Fees for children 23,352 Books sold 414 Donations 3,868 Bank interest 74 - - - - 27,708 Unrestricted funds Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 23,352 414 3,868 74 - - - - 27,708 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Fees for children | 23,352 | - | - | 23,352 | - |
| Books sold | 414 | - | - | 414 | - |
| Donations | 3,868 | - | - | 3,868 | - |
| Bank interest | 74 | - | - | 74 | - |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 27,708 |
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| - - Sub total - Total receipts 27,708 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| **Total receipts ** | 27,708 | - | - | 27,708 | - |
| A3 Payments Educational and volunteer resources 6,145 Bookpurchases 1,691 Hiringofpremesis 20,180 Bank Charges 4 Insurance 143 Equipment 48 - - - Sub total 28,211 - - Sub total - Total payments 28,211 Net of receipts/(payments) - 503 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 12,817 Cash funds this year end 12,314 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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6,145 1,691 20,180 4 143 48 - - - 28,211 - - - 28,211 - 503 - 12,817 12,314 |
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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 £ 12,314 - - - - - 12,314 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Unrestricted funds Restricted 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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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Al- Hikmah Harrow On accounts for the year 31 – March 2025 Charity no 1187079 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2025 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance 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 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's 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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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 ‘true 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 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: Date: 19/1/2026 Name: Sibagh Saeed Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 99 Arundel Drive, Harrow, HA2 8PW
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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 examiner wishes to disclose .
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