# Annual Report 01/04/2022 - 31/03/2023 460 Stapleton Road, Eastville, Bristol BS5 6PARegistered Charity No. 1189478 - Tel: 0117 9020037 - IIC_Bristol@hotmail.com www.islamicinformationcentre.co.uk ## Introduction ## **Introduction** **Title** : Embracing Unity and Knowledge: 20+ Years at Islamic Information Centre Bristol Welcome to the Islamic Information Centre Annual Report, a beacon of unity and knowledge in our community for over two decades. We are proud to be at the forefront of fostering collaboration among local mosques, and bridging diverse communities in Bristol. Our mission has always been to serve as a platform for dialogue, education, and mutual understanding. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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January 28, 2024
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## **Strengthening Community Ties: Our Year in Review** ## **This year marked significant achievements in our journey** - **Mosque Federation** : Successfully hosted the chairpersons from various local mosques, strengthening our federation and enhancing community cohesion. - **Adult Quran Classes** : Our Wednesday adult classes dove deep into the Quran's teachings, attracting enthusiastic attendance and fostering spiritual growth. - **Children's Arabic Classes** : Our weekday Arabic classes for children aged 6-16 have been a resounding success, cultivating language skills and cultural understanding. - **Careers Advice Workshopa** : We have been delivering Careers Advice and workshops to ALL members of our local community through learning provider and local authority partnerships. ## IIC Bristol January 28, 2024 3 Annual Review ## Collaborations and Community Support ## Building Bridges: Collaborative Efforts and Community Support - Local Authority Partnership : We've worked hand-inhand with local authorities and educational providers, offering tailored career advice for all community members, aiding in navigating the job market. - Career Workshops : Our partnership with local educators has led to impactful career workshops, especially supporting ESOL learners, asylum seekers, and refugees in Bristol. ## Workshops 4 Annual Review January 28, 2024 ## **What's Next** ## **Expanding Horizons: Our Future Plans** - **Looking forward, we are excited to expand our services:** - **We will continue to grow our educational classes and career advice sessions, aiming to reach even more members of our community.** - **Our focus will broaden to not only serve the Muslim community but also provide information and educational services to local youth, adults, and the elderly, irrespective of their background or religion.** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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January 28, 2024
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## Thank you ## **Unity in Diversity: Our Ongoing Commitment** As we conclude, we reaffirm our commitment to the Bristol community. Our journey continues with the support and involvement of each one of you. Together, we strive to create a harmonious and knowledgeable community, enriched by diversity and united in purpose. Thank you for being an integral part of our story. info@islamicinformationcentre.co.uk Charity no. 1189478 Islamic Information Centre Bristol Financial Statements 31st March 2023 **FARQUHAR PARTNERSHIP LIMITED** 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2RA ## **Islamic Information Centre Bristol Financial Statements Year ended 31st March 2023** |**Contents**|**Page**| |---|---| |Accountants Report|1| |Approval of Financial Information|1| |Receipts and Payments Account|2| |Statement of Assets and Liabilities|3| **Islamic Information Centre Bristol Year ended 31st March 2023 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 2023 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. You have approved the financial information for the year ended 31st March 2023 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. 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 26th January, 2023 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 On behalf of the Trustees of the Islamic Information Centre Bristol 26th January, 2023 Page 1 ## **Islamic Information Centre Bristol Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31st March 2023** |**Receipts**
Donations
Board rent
**Payments**
Consultancy
Council Tax
Water Rates
Light and Heat
Telephone
Repairs and Renewals
Insurance
Accountancy
**Net receipts/(payments)**
**Transfers between funds**
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
5,300
500
5,800
1,500
502
113
486
293
8,112
513
180
11,698
(5,898)
-
(5,898)
7,096
1,198|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Total Funds**
**Total Funds**
**2023**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
5,300
53
500
500
5,800
553
1,500
-
502
-
113
105
486
732
293
320
8,112
6,850
513
404
180
-
11,698
8,411
(5,898)
(7,858)
-
-
(5,898)
(7,858)
7,096
14,954
1,198
7,096| |---|---|---|---| Page 2 ## **Islamic Information Centre Bristol Statement of Assets and Liabilities Year ended 31st March 2023** |**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**|**2023**
**£**
10,936
150
11,086
-
11,086
11,086
-
1,198
1,198|**2022**
**£**
18,135
150| |---|---|---| |||18,285
-| |||18,285| |||18,285| |||-
2,634| |||2,634| These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 26th January, 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Marghoob Ahmad Page 3