Annual Report - Islamic Information Centre
460 Stapleton Road, Eastville, Bristol BS5 6PA Registered Charity No. 1189478
Tel: 0117 9020037 www.islamicinformationcentre.co.uk
Period: 1/04/2021- 31/03/2022
Summary
Following our new refurbishment of our center we have re-opened post the pandemic and have been re-engaging with our community & service users
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Arabic Classes
We have been providing Arabic classes to children in the local community who are able to engage with our dedicated volunteers and teachers supporting our aims
Global Efforts
Wednesday Adults Evening
Every Wednesday Evening Our Tafsir & Quran Classes have been held propagating peace and cohesion in the light of the Quran. Understanding the true context and tackling extremism
head on.
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Careers Advice
Following the Covid 19 pandemic a need for employment & careers advice has been met. Partnering with local providers we have been supporting refugees and the local community back into Employment.
We have been supporting our teachers abroad & connecting them to our teachers in the UK to make a global network of flourishing education, propagating Sufism & spiritual societal change. Our partner countries include Pakistan & in Palestine
Milestones
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We Successfully refurbished our Centre adding state of the art interactive screen and equipment to support our teachers and training division.
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Through the support of local Philanthropy, we were able to launch our new careers advice service supporting the community with making progress into work by creating CVs, providing careers advice & job applications.
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We have enhanced our global network to the middle east in Palestine providing humanitarian support for those in need.
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Impact Report
• We are pleased to present the annual report for the Islamic Information Centre, showcasing the impact we have made in the lives of individuals within our community and beyond, as well as our future plans.
Refurbishment
• One of our major achievements this year was the refurbishment of our Centre, which included the addition of state-of-the-art interactive screen and equipment. This upgrade has allowed us to enhance the quality of education and support we are able to offer to those who rely on our services. In particular, our training & teaching division has benefited greatly from this upgrade, enabling us to provide a more immersive and interactive learning experience
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Careers Advice
• Our new careers advice service has also been a key accomplishment. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a pressing need for employment support in our community. Through this service, we have been able to assist refugees and members of the local community in finding work, improving their financial stability and overall well-being.
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“ The Staff were able to give me the support I needed & helped me gain my first Job in the UK. They created my CV & guided me on how to search for employment in the UK.”
Global Mission
• In addition to our local efforts, we have also made a difference on a global scale. In Palestine & Asia, we have provided support to teachers & researchers, and have offered humanitarian aid to those in need. These efforts have had a tangible impact on the lives of those we have been able to assist, and have also promoted understanding and peace in the region.
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Propagation of Sufi Islam
Support for Adults
International Impact
▪ Since the refurbishment of our Centre, we have been able to re-open our doors and re-engage with our community. We have been able to provide valuable resources such as Arabic classes and Tafsir, Quran classes, which have been taught by our dedicated volunteers. These offerings have helped to promote understanding of the Quran in its true light to promote cohesion within our community.
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▪ We have also established a global network of education research, connecting teachers in the UK with those in Pakistan. Through this network, we have been able to promote Sufism, produce research and publish literature to facilitate spiritual societal change through Islamic literature with a interfaith approach.
Looking to the future
- Looking towards the future, we are focused on increasing digital inclusion within our community. We plan to expand our online offerings and provide more resources and support for those who may not have access to traditional forms of education.
• We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, who have played a crucial role in our successes over the past year. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the local community for their support and partnership. We look forward to continuing to serve and support our community in the coming year. 10
Thank You
Islamic information Centre Bristol, “Proudly serving our community for over a decade”
Charity no. 1189478
Islamic Information Centre Bristol Financial Statements 31st March 2022
Chartered Accountants, 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2RA
FARQUHAR PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Islamic Information Centre Bristol Financial Statements Year ended 31st March 2022
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| Approval of Financial Information | 1 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 2 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 3 |
Islamic Information Centre Bristol Year ended 31st March 2022 Charity no. 1189478
Accountants' Report
In accordance with the engagement letter dated 6th January 2023, we have prepared for your approval the financial information of the Islamic Information Centre Bristol for the year ended 31st March 2022 which comprises the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Financial activities from the entity’s accounting records and from information and explanation and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at icaew.com/ members handbook.
You have approved the financial information for the year ended 31st March 2022 and have acknowledged your responsibility for it, for the appropriateness of the financial reporting framework adopted and for providing all information and explanations necessary for its compilation.
We have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial information.
Our Report
This report is made solely to you, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 6th January 2023. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial information of the Islamic Information Centre Bristol and state those matters that we have agreed to state to you in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical release TECH 08/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the addressee of this report for our work or for this report.
Farquhar Partnership Limited 9th January, 2023 Chartered Accountants
151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton Bristol BS8 2RA
Approval of Financial Information
In accordance with the engagement letter dated 6th January 2023, I approve the financial information which comprises the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. I acknowledge my responsibility for the financial information, including the appropriateness of the applicable financial reporting framework, and for providing the accountants with all information and explanations necessary for its compilation.
Marghoob Ahmad
9th January, 2023
On behalf of the Trustees of the Islamic Information Centre Bristol
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Islamic Information Centre Bristol Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31st March 2022
| Receipts Donations Board rent Payments Council Tax Water Rates Light and Heat Telephone Repairs and Renewals Insurance Net receipts/(payments) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,275 500 1,775 - 105 732 320 6,850 404 8,411 (6,636) - (6,636) 24,921 18,285 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 £ £ 1,275 11,801 500 500 1,775 12,301 - 152 105 89 732 572 320 321 6,850 1,200 404 - 8,411 2,334 (6,636) 9,967 - - (6,636) 9,967 24,921 14,954 18,285 24,921 |
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Islamic Information Centre Bristol Statement of Assets and Liabilities Year ended 31st March 2022
| Current assets Cash at bank and in hand NatWest Account Cash in Hand Creditors:amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Funds of the Charity Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Total funds |
2022 £ 18,135 150 18,285 - 18,285 18,285 - 18,285 18,285 |
2021 £ 24,771 150 |
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| 24,921 |
These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 9th January, 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
Marghoob Ahmad
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