REGISTERED CHARITY: 1191735
Siddiqiyah Soharwardiyah Trust
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 09 OCTOBER 2023 TO 08 OCTOBER 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The trustees, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 9[th] October 2023 to 08[th] October 2024.
INCORPORATION
The CIO registration was incorporated on 09 October 2020.
Registered Charity Number
1191735
Registered Office
38 Iddesleigh Road, Bedford MK40 4LW
Trustees
Mr Muhammad Husnain Chair Ms Areeb Hassan Shahzad Trustee Mr Muhammad Sulman Trustee
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees sets our future aims and priorities focusing on strategic planning and governance and also evaluates our performance and progress in our work to alleviate poverty and suffering.
The Board of Trustees appraises the Senior Management Team and can make appointments to it as well as dismissals. The Board of Trustees also make sure that we satisfy the regulatory requirements on us as a charity and works with key stakeholders.
Recruiting and Appointing Trustees
All our trustees are volunteer, chosen because they all have the diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience that we need to respond to the challenges of today. Stakeholders and partners may nominate trustees and sometimes we will make a personal approach to potential candidates.
Governing document
Siddiqiyah Soharwardiyah Trust refers to the charity incorporated organisation with a governing document known as CIO Foundation originally incorporated on 09 October 2020.
Responsibilities of Trustees
The annual report and financial statements are prepared according to the relevant law and approved by the trustees.
The trustees keep adequate accounting records and they show and explain our transactions. The records also disclose our financial position with reasonable accuracy at any time and enable trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply with Charity Commission Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2015.
Grant Making Policies
We provide grants to projects if the request meets our charitable objectives and criteria. Project grant making is managed according to a designated process, which is documented in our Operational Risk-Management Framework. We aim to treat all grant applications professionally, equally and fairly. We make the final decision as to eligibility to receive a grant, at our discretion.
Public Benefit
We develop strategic plans to make certain that we provide maximum public benefit and achieve our strategic objectives, which fall under purposes defined by the Charity Act 2006.
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Objectives and Strategic activities
The objects of the charity are set below:
A) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY: * SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN THE FORM OF MONEY (OR OTHER MEANS DEEMED SUITABLE) FOR PERSONS, BODIES, ORGANISATIONS AND/OR COUNTRIES AFFECTED INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID; * PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF PROJECTS IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE WATER AND SANITATION, HEALTHCARE, ESSENTIAL FOOD SUPPLIES AND OTHER BASIC SUPPLIES TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM. B) TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON AND TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE ISLAMIC RELIGION.
Achievements and Performance
Books
Siddiqiyah Soharwardiyah Trust provided Islamic books to promote education, understanding and access – but with a specific focus on spiritual development and religious knowledge. Below is the breakdown of the core reasons:
- 1- Promote Religious Literacy:
Many Muslims do not have access to authentic Islamic resources. Siddiqiyah Soharwardiyah Trust provide Qur’ans, Hadith collections, and other texts to help people learn about Islamic teachings, beliefs, and practices.
- 2- Spread Accurate Knowledge About Islam:
To people for whom Islam is misunderstood or misrepresented, free Islamic books help:
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Dispel myths and misconceptions
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Promote peaceful coexistence and interfaith understanding
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3- Empower Communities Spiritually:
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Access to Islamic knowledge strengthens faith (Iman), morals, and community bonds.
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Books on topics like prayer, character, fasting, and family life can help Muslims live their faith more fully.
Building Renovation
Siddiqiyah Soharwardiyah Trust renovated its building for practical, safety, and mission-driven reasons. Renovations help the charity serve its community more effectively and ensure that its space is safe, accessible, and functional.
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Financial Review
The charity received sum of £17,668 in donations from various sources. The charity does not have any reserve policy. No funds are in deficit at the balance sheet. The funds are in surplus by £39,649 at the balance sheet.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.
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Signature
Name: Muhammad Husnain
Position: Trustee
Date: 08 August, 2025
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| Charity name | Charity name | No (if any) | No (if any) | CC16a | |
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| Siddiqiyah Soharwardiyah Trust |
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| For the period from |
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| 9-Oct-23 | 8-Oct-24 |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | 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 £ |
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 £ |
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 £ |
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 £ |
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 £ |
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| Donation | 1,190 | 16,478 | - | 17,668 | 19,011 |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
1,190 | 16,478 | - | 17,668 | 19,011 |
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 1,190 | 16,478 | - | 17,668 | 19,011 | |
| Charitable Activities | 5,900 | 560 | - | 6,460 | 12,756 |
| Administrative expense | 4,478 | - | - | 4,478 | 619 |
| Governance cost | - | - | - | - | - |
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| Sub total | 10,378 | 560 | - | 10,938 | 13,375 |
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Sub total Totalpayments |
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| 10,378 | 560 | - | 10,938 | 13,375 | |
| Net of receipts/(payments) | -9,188 | 15,918 | - | 6,730 | 5,636 |
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - |
| A6 Cash funds last year end | - | - | - | 5,636 | - |
| Cash funds this year end | -9,188 | 15,918 | - | 12,366 | 5,636 |
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| 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 | 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 Details B1 Cash funds Cash in hand & at Bank Total Cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details B2 Other monetary assets Details B3 Investment assets Details B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature |
Details | Unrestricted funds |
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Endowment funds |
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| Cash in hand & at Bank | 23,731 | 15,918 | - | |||
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| Total Cash funds | - | - | - | |||
| 23,731 | 15,918 | - | ||||
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Endowment funds To nearest £ |
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| Signature | Print Name | Date of approval | ||||
| Muhammad Husnain | 08 August, 2025 |
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