Charity registration number: 1191779 

**BARKING COMMUNITY FORUM TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025** 



**Barking Community Forum Contents** 

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|Reference and Administrative Details|1|
|Trustees' Report|2—7|
|Independent Examiner's Report|8|
|Statement of Financial Activities|9|
|Statement of Financial Position|10|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|11—14|
|The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:||
|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities|15|





**Barking Community Forum Reference and Administrative Details For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

**Trustees** Mr Nazrul Islam Khan - Chair (appointed 29/06/2025) Mr Akther Hussain (appointed 29/06/2025) Mr Md Shahanur Rahman (appointed 29/06/2025) Mr Yousuf Hussain Khan (appointed 29/06/2025) Mr Isob Ali (appointed 29/06/2025) Mr Anwar Miah (appointed 29/06/2025) Mr Mohammed Mukith (appointed 29/06/2025) Mr Suruk Ahmed (appointed 24/05/2023) Mr Syed Ahbab Hussain (appointed 05/03/2023) Mr Harun Miah (appointed 05/03/2023) Mr Aros Ali (appointed 01/03/2023) **Charity Number** 1191779 **Principal Address** 13 Hepworth Gardens Barking Essex IG11 9BA **Independent Examiner** Askir Ali Chartered Certified Accountants Quilfords Ltd 113 Romford Road London E15 4LY 

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**Barking Community Forum Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025. 

## **Background** 

Barking Community Forum (BCF) is a grassroots-led, community-based organisation located in the Longbridge ward of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD). Established in 2011, BCF aims to preserve Islamic values while addressing the civic and spiritual needs of the growing Muslim community in the area. 

Over the years, BCF has built a strong reputation for delivering services that cater to the spiritual, social, cultural, and welfare needs of the community. Recognising the value of local engagement, BCF has developed a network of dedicated volunteers actively involved in managing and delivering its projects and activities. 

BCF offers a wide range of projects and services, focusing on community development, youth diversionary activities, community services that addresses the immediate spiritual and social needs of the local community. 

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1[st] May 2024 to 30[th] April 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). 

## **Our Mission** 

"Our Mission is to build a place of worship that becomes a catalyst for social change, bridging generations through meaningful youth diversionary activities and collaborative civic initiatives that uplift and strengthen our community" 

## **Our Vision** 

"Our Vision is to build a vibrant community where spiritual upliftment and active engagement empower individuals of all ages". 

## Our Motto 

"Empower lives, Transform Community" 

## **Our Values** 

Open and accountable, culturally inclusive, integrity and trust, readiness to adapt to changes and make a difference, commitment to equality, community cohesion and empowerment of the community. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

## **Aims and Objectives** 

BCF has a clear set of aims and objectives that outlines its commitment to promoting community development and empowering the residents of the Longbridge Ward in LBBD. Below is a summary of BCF's goals and objectives: 

## **Goals:** 

1. Work towards establishing a place of worship for the local community of Longbridge Ward to establish as a place of worship to meet the needs of the growing local Muslim Community. 

2. Foster transparency and inclusivity to ensure that the organisation is representative of the community, thereby fostering a genuine sense of ownership among community members. 

3. Develop a series of community initiatives based on the identified needs of the community through surveys and consultations. 

4. Form partnerships with existing community and voluntary organisations within the borough and beyond to promote joint working and promotion of services to meet our objectives. 

5. Empower our teams and departments to ensure the sustainability of community engagement and services as well as recruitment of members and volunteers to develop and promote new initiatives. 

6. Work towards establishing a youth section of BCF to work with young people to engage them in positive activities and promoting educational and sporting achievements. 

## **Objectives:** 

1.  To advance the religion of Islam for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, community outreach work, religious education, and public celebration of religious festivals. 

2. Collaborate with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) Council to seek planning permission to develop 28 Upney Lane, Barking IG11 9LW, a property purchased by BCF in 2020 using community funds, to establish a permanent and purpose-built place of Islamic worship amongst other community activities. Alternatively, to identify an alternative suitable location within the Longbridge Ward of LBBD to establish as a place of worship and to meet the needs of the growing local Muslim Community. 

3. Establish, facilitate and maintain daily Islamic prayers at the Hedgecock Community Centre Portacabin. 

4. Deliver annual Ramadan congregational night prayers (Taraweeh prayers) at the Hedgecock Community Centre, in the Islamic month of Ramadan including delivering annual community Iftar gatherings (breaking of fast in the month of Ramadan) 

5. Work in collaboration with other community organisations as part of the community Joint Eid Committee, to deliver Islamic annual Eid prayers for the local community. 

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6. Tackle social ills and anti-social behaviours through Friday Jummu’ah sermons, youth provisions and other meetings and workshops. 

7. Provide recreational facilities for local children, youth, and the elderly, promoting community cohesion in the community. 

8. Establish and deliver the BCF Youth Football Club for children, youths, young adults and elderly, including regular professional football coaching for youths under the age of 15 years. 

9. Uphold excellence in operational and strategic development to ensure the charity operates effectively and sustainably.  BCF remains committed to addressing the diverse needs of the community through these aims and objectives. To achieve them, we actively seek charitable donations, grants, and loans from individuals, trusts, and foundations, both within and beyond the borough. 

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**Barking Community Forum Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

## **Governing Document** 

BCF operates as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), governed by its constitution adopted on 9th October 2020. The BCF Board of Trustees (also referred to as the Executive Management Committee) is elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is open to all members. The BCF Board of Trustees currently consists of eleven (11) elected trustees. Additional co-opted members may be appointed as needed. At the BCF AGM, one-third of the committee members step down and are replaced through elections at the AGM. Following the election or appointment, the new trustees are introduced to their new role and given copies of the charity’s Constitution (i.e. the charity governing document) and a guide to the policies and procedures adopted by the charity. Several publications from the Charity Commission are also provided to newly appointed trustees including the guidance on charities and public benefit. This ensures that new trustees are aware of the scope of their responsibilities under the Charity Act. Initially new trustees work with existing trustees assisting on activities and projects run by the charity. After satisfactory feedback from existing trustees, they are given the task of leading a specific activities of projects, reporting progress at Board of Trustees meetings and/or Management Committee meetings. 

## **Organisational Structure** 

The charity organisation is structured with a Board of Trustees (also referred to as the Executive Committee) elected by the members of the charity to oversee the overall activities. The Board of Trustees select and appoint the charity Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, responsible for managing the administrative matters of the charity, also referred to as the charity Officers or Office Bearers (OBs). 

Trustees of BCF share formal responsibility for the charity regardless of how they are elected or appointed. All trustees are required to act in the charity's best interests and are equally responsible for the proper management of charity in accordance with its charitable goals and objects and legal requirements. All trustees are required to ensure the charity carries out its purposes for the public benefit; comply with the charity's governing document and the legal requirements, ensuring the charity is accountable, managing the charity's resources responsibly and acts with reasonable care and skill. Trustees and organisational officers (i.e. OBs) can only take on specific roles if they have been authorised to do so by the Board of trustees. 

The following trustees of the charity have held office for the whole/ part of the Annual Reporting period until 30[th] April 2025: 

- Mr Yousuf Hussain Khan – Chairperson 

- Mr Nazrul Khan – Secretary 

- Mr Md Shahanur Rahman - Treasurer 

- Mr Anwar Miah 

- Mr Suruk Ahmed 

- Mr Syed Ahbab Hussain 

- Mr Harun Miah 

- Mr Aros Ali 

## **Other Information** 

## **Risk Management** 

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. This could include financial mismanagement, data security breaches, lack of internal controls, or inadequate governance structures. 

BCF prioritises risks based on their potential impact on the charity's operations and objectives, as well as the likelihood of their occurrence. Focus on identifying the most critical risks that could threaten the organisation's sustainability. The charity implements robust internal controls and policies to mitigate the identified risks, for example, yhis could involve establishing clear financial management procedures, risk management procedures, safeguarding policies and procedures, amongst other organisational procedures. 

## **Projects & Activities for this period:** 

Focusing on our primary aim to empowering lives and transforming communities, BCF continued to deliver a range of services for the community independently and occasionally in partnership with other relevant organisations and charities. BCF delivered the following activities and projects during the annual reporting period. 

1. Daily Islamic Prayers 

2. Weekly Friday Jummu’ah Services 

3. Upney Community Centre (UCC) 

4. Eid in the Park, jointly with other community organisations 

5. Ramadan Taraweeh (night prayers) 

6. Annual Iftar Gathering during Ramadan 

7. BCF Youth Projects and BCF Football Club 

8. Working with other charities 

BCF’s achievements and success in delivering the above activities and projects was possible due to the support and hard work of its members, who volunteer to lead and execute these activities and projects. 

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**Barking Community Forum Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

## **Weekly Friday Jummu’ah:** 

Since March 2017, the BCF has been successfully delivering weekly Friday Jummu’ah prayer services at the Hedgecock Community Centre. These services play a pivotal role in meeting the spiritual needs of the growing local community, benefiting not only residents but also local businesses in the surrounding area. 

The Friday Jummu’ah services continue to grow in attendance, with approximately 600 worshippers visiting the Centre each week. To accommodate the large number of attendees, prayers are facilitated through multiple sessions, all organised and delivered by dedicated BCF members and volunteers. This remarkable achievement has been sustained without any disruptions to date, underscoring the commitment and efficiency of the BCF Jummu’ah team. 

In addition to offering a spiritual gathering, these prayer services provide BCF with an essential platform for fundraising. Charitable donations collected during the services are instrumental in supporting various community-based projects and repaying loans acquired to purchase the Upney Community Center (UCC). 

Each week, qualified British-born Imams deliver sermons addressing spiritual, social, and cultural issues. These sermons aim to educate and inspire the community, offering moral and spiritual guidance to help residents navigate contemporary challenges while fostering a sense of unity and understanding. 

## **Upney Community Centre (UCC):** 

The Upney Community Centre (UCC), purchased in 2019 for £600,000 through generous donations and Qarde Hasana (interest-free loans), was envisioned as a multi-functional facility offering a full-time prayer space, youth provisions, elder social clubs, and cultural classes for residents of Longbridge and neighbouring wards. 

While the initial planning application to convert the property for community use was unsuccessful, BCF remains committed to pursuing alternative solutions to realise this vision. In the meantime, the property serves as an asset with potential for future worship or community projects. 

BCF has successfully repaid over 75% of the Qarde Hasana loans and is actively working to clear the remaining debt. The BCF Fundraising Team is continuously employing innovative strategies and community engagement to accelerate loan repayment and secure the financial future of UCC. 

## **Eid in the Park:** 

Since 2017, BCF has been organising Eid prayers at the Hedgecock Community Centre. In 2022, this initiative expanded into Eid in the Park, delivered in collaboration with other local organisations at Mayesbrook Park and other local venues. This year marked the fourth successful Eid in the Park event, with approximately 5,000 attendees gathering to pray and celebrate Eid together as one community. 

The event has been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from residents, who have expressed strong support for continuing this tradition in local parks and similar venues. 

Eid prayers provide more than a spiritual gathering, they offer BCF a unique opportunity to serve and unite the community, fundraise for community-based projects, build meaningful networks and partnerships, celebrate Eid on a larger and inclusive scale with the local community. This open and inclusive event welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, fostering a spirit of togetherness and strengthening bonds within the community. 

## **Ramadan Taraweeh (Night Prayers):** 

During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Taraweeh prayers (also referred to as night prayers) were held at the Hedgecock Community Centre (HCC), attracting approximately 300 attendees each night over 29 or 30 consecutive nights. These prayers featured inspiring Qur’an recitations led by various reciters, providing a spiritually enriching experience for the community. 

The Ramadan Taraweeh prayers are a cornerstone of BCF’s spiritual services, meeting the community’s religious needs while fostering a sense of togetherness. Beyond their spiritual significance, these gatherings serve as a hub for community interaction, networking, and mutual support. For many, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan becomes a transformative period, offering spiritual rejuvenation that inspires attendees to embrace a more pious and community-oriented lifestyle. 

## **Annual Iftar Gathering:** 

The Annual Iftar Gathering (breaking of the fast as a community) is a cherished event marking the breaking of the fast-during Ramadan. Last year, around 150 members of the community came together to share this moment of unity, including local leaders such as local Councillors and Cabinet Members, trustees from other local organisations, as well as prominent community members and representatives. 

This event holds great significance for BCF, serving as an opportunity to share key updates about our projects and initiatives, opportunity to network with influential organisations and individuals, strengthen ties with local leaders and representatives, celebrate the spirit of community and collaboration. The Iftar gathering is typically sponsored by local businesses, reflecting their commitment to supporting community initiatives. This gathering not only fosters dialogue on community development but also provides a platform for exchanging ideas and strengthening partnerships. 

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**Barking Community Forum Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

## **Youth Projects:** 

## **Inter-generational Football:** 

Since May 2023, BCF has been organising weekly inter-generational football sessions. These sessions bring together youth and adult volunteers, including parents, to foster teamwork and physical fitness. Approximately 27 individuals participate each week, engaging in training exercises and friendly matches. This initiative provides young people with a productive outlet for their energy, promotes physical health, and helps prevent anti-social behaviour’s. Additionally, it serves as a platform for fostering friendships and building a sense of community. 

## **Youth Football Coaching:** 

Launched in early 2024, BCF’s Community Football Coaching program is a weekly training session tailored for boys aged 10–15. Led by qualified coaches. The program ensures structured, high-quality training for local youth. Currently, around 18 young people participate every Sunday morning at Mayesbrook Park. The project aims to instil discipline, teamwork, and physical fitness while providing a safe and stimulating environment for young athletes to develop their skills. BCF’s long-term vision is to expand this initiative into a full-fledged Football Academy, catering to the growing needs of the local youth population and nurturing future talent within the community. 

## **Youth Club:** 

BCF hosted a weekly Youth Club session at the Hedgecock Community Centre, attracting approximately 20 local young people each week. These sessions include interactive workshops, quizzes, and board games, all designed to boost confidence and self-esteem among attendees. The program also incorporates topical educational sessions, allowing participants to gain valuable insights, learn practical skills, and build meaningful friendships in a supportive environment. 

## **Working with other charities:** 

BCF has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering partnerships with other UK-registered charities, amplifying their impact by providing them with a platform at our Friday Jummu’ah prayer services. Through the generosity of our Friday Jummu’ah service attendees, these charities have been able to raise substantial funds, enabling them to achieve their objectives and address critical needs effectively. 

This collaboration extends beyond local efforts, as we actively support initiatives that respond to global crises. Funds raised during our Friday Jummu’ah services have played a vital role in assisting disaster victims around the world, providing essential relief and aiding recovery efforts in the wake of natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies. 

By working together with other charitable organisations, BCF not only strengthens the fabric of community support but also ensures that worshippers’ contributions make a meaningful difference on both local and global scales. These partnerships highlight the collective power of generosity and compassion in addressing pressing challenges and uplifting communities worldwide. 

## **Portacabin Prayer Facility – Meeting a Growing Community Need** 

Since March 2025, BCF, in collaboration with the Hedgecock Community Centre, has been facilitating daily congregational prayers from the Portacabin located adjacent to the Centre. This modest space now serves approximately 30–40 localresidents each day, providing an essential place of worship and spiritual support for the community. 

Despite its temporary nature, the facility has quickly become a vital hub for local Muslim residents in the Longbridge Ward of LBBD. Attendance continues to grow, clearly demonstrating both the demand and the importance of having accessible daily prayer provision within the neighbourhood. 

However, the current portacabin is no longer sufficient to meet the increasing needs of the expanding Muslim population. The limited capacity and temporary structure restrict our ability to fully serve the community in a safe, dignified, and sustainable manner. This will be something that BCF will be working on with close collaboration with the Centre and local authority to try and find practical solutions. 

BCF urgently calls upon the local authority to work collaboratively with our charity to identify a suitable permanent facility that can be developed into a dedicated community space with provision for daily prayers. Such a facility would not only meet religious needs but would also act as a centre for social cohesion, youth engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and wider community development for the growing Muslim community in Longbridge ward. 

## **Future Plans:** 

BCF is committed to evolving and expanding its community-focused initiatives to address the diverse needs of local residents. Our future plans include the following key objectives: 

• **Expanding Prayers facilities:** BCF will work with the members of the community and other stakeholders to expand the muchneeded prayers facility for the growing local community 

• **Establishing a Youth-Led Organisation** : We envision the emergence of a dynamic youth organisation within the borough, spearheaded by young leaders from the community. This organisation will empower the next generation to take ownership of their future, fostering leadership, collaboration, and innovation to address the unique challenges faced by young people. 

• **Expanding Women’s Participation:** Recognising the invaluable contributions of women, we aim to enhance women’s involvement in our activities. By developing programs designed for women, we seek to provide opportunities for active engagement in community initiatives, ensuring their voices are central to our mission. 

• **Launching a Monthly Social Club:** To strengthen community ties, we plan to establish an open-age social club for local residents. This initiative will offer a welcoming space for individuals of all ages to connect, share experiences, and participate in social and recreational activities, fostering a sense of belonging and community spirit. 

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## **Barking Community Forum Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Barking Community Forum For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Barking Community Forum (the Trust) for the year ended 30 April 2025. 

## **Responsibilities and Basis of Report** 

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent Examiner's Statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents 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. 


Askir Ali Chartered Certified Accountants 09/02/2026 Quilfords Ltd 113 Romford Road London E15 4LY 

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**Barking Community Forum Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

|**Notes**<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>Other trading activities<br>**2**<br>Other<br>**4**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON:**<br>Charitable activities:<br>**5**<br>Charitable activity<br>NET INCOME<br>NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD<br>**11**|**30 April**<br>**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>86,314<br>22,704<br>9|**30 April**<br>**2024**<br> <br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br> <br>128,279<br> <br>33,778<br> <br>36|
|---|---|---|
||109,027|<br>162,093|
||(25,019)|<br>(48,461)|
||84,008|<br>113,632|
||84,008<br>393,375|<br>113,632<br> <br>279,743|
||477,383|<br>393,375|



The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these financial statements. 

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Barklng Community Forurn
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As At 30 April 2025
30 Aprll
2025
30 Aprll
2024
Unrestricted
funds
Tot•1 fvnds
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
601,781
601,781
601,781
601,781
CURRENT ASSErs
Cash at bank afid in hand
57.642
81,252
57.642
81,252
(2,160 )
¢r•dltor•: Amounts Falllng DLMJ Wlthln Ont Year
11.440)
NET CURRE14T ASSETS IUABILrriES)
56.202
79.092
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREKf UABILTTIES
657,983
680,873
Credlttsrs: Amounts F•llln9 Aft•r Mor¢ Than On• Y
io
(180.600) (287.498 )
NEf ASSETS
477,383
393.375
FUNDS OF THE CH
UnrestrKted Funds
477,383
393,375
TOTAL FUNDS
xx
477,383
393,375
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**Barking Community Forum Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

## **1. Accounting Policies** 

## **1.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 

## **1.2. Fund Accounting** 

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. 

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for a specific purpose. 

Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. 

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 

## **1.3. Incoming Resources** 

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. 

## **1.4. Resources Expended** 

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. 

## **1.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation** 

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. 

## **1.6. Taxation** 

The charity is exempt from tax as all its income is charitable and applied for charitable purposes. 

## **2. Income from Other Trading Activities** 

|Training services<br>Rental Income|**30 April 2025**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>**£**<br>1,104<br>21,600|**30 April 2024**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>**£**<br> <br>-<br> <br>33,778|
|---|---|---|
||22,704|<br>33,778|



## **3. Investment Income** 

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**Barking Community Forum Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

## **4. Other Income** 

|**4.** **Other Income**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|Interest received<br>**5.** **Analysis of Expenditure**<br>Charitable activity<br>Charitable activity<br>**6.** **Support Costs**<br>Premises expenses<br>General administration<br>Employee costs<br>Premises expenses<br>General administration|**30 April 2025**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>**£**<br>9|**30 April 2024**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>**£**<br> <br>36||
||||**30 April**<br>**2025**<br>**Support**<br>**costs**<br>(see note6)<br>**£**<br>25,019|
||||**30 April**<br>**2024**<br>**Support**<br>**costs**<br>(see note6)<br>**£**<br>48,461|
||||**30 April**<br>**2025**<br>**Charitable**<br>**activity**<br>**£**<br>3,988<br>21,031|
||||25,019|
||||**30 April**<br>**2024**<br>**Charitable**<br>**activity**<br>**£**<br>504<br>4,290<br>43,667|
||||48,461|



**7. Average Number of Employees** 

Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL) 

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**Barking Community Forum Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

## **8. Tangible Assets** 

|**Cost**<br>As at 1 May 2024<br>As at 30 April 2025<br>**Net Book Value**<br>As at 30 April 2025<br>As at 1 May 2024<br>**9.** **Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year**<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>**10.** **Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year**<br>Other creditors<br>**11.** **Movement in Funds**<br>**As at 1 May**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General:<br>General unrestricted fund<br>393,375<br>**Total funds**<br>393,375<br>**As at 1**<br>**November**<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General:<br>General unrestricted fund<br>279,743<br>**Total funds**<br>279,743|**Cost**<br>As at 1 May 2024<br>As at 30 April 2025<br>**Net Book Value**<br>As at 30 April 2025<br>As at 1 May 2024<br>**9.** **Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year**<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>**10.** **Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year**<br>Other creditors<br>**11.** **Movement in Funds**<br>**As at 1 May**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General:<br>General unrestricted fund<br>393,375<br>**Total funds**<br>393,375<br>**As at 1**<br>**November**<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General:<br>General unrestricted fund<br>279,743<br>**Total funds**<br>279,743|**Income**<br>**£**<br> <br>109,027||**30 April**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>1,440<br>**30 April**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>180,600<br>**Expenditure**<br>**£**<br> <br>(25,019)|**Land &**<br>**Property**<br>**Freehold**<br>**£**<br>601,781|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||601,781|
||||||601,781|
||||||601,781|
||||||**30 April**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>2,160|
||||||**30 April**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>287,498|
||||||**As at 30**<br>**April 2025**<br>**£**<br> <br>477,383|
||393,375|<br>109,027||<br>(25,019)|<br>477,383|
||**As at 1**<br>**November**<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>279,743|**Income**<br>**£**<br> <br>162,093||**Expenditure**<br>**£**<br> <br>(48,461)|**As at 30**<br>**April 2024**<br>**£**<br> <br>393,375|
||279,743|<br>162,093||<br>(48,461)|<br>393,375|



## **12. Transactions with Trustees** 

None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year. 

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**Barking Community Forum Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

No trustee expenses have been incurred. 

## **13. Related Party Disclosures** 

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure. 

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**Barking Community Forum Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 April 2025** 

|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**<br>**Donations and legacies**<br>Donation Received<br>Jummah Collection<br>**Other trading activities**<br>Football Coaching Fees<br>Rental Income<br>**Other**<br>Interest received<br>**EXPENDITURE ON:**<br>**Charitable Activities:**<br>**Charitable activity**<br>Travel and subsistence expenses<br>Repairs and maintenance<br>Council Tax<br>Insurance<br>Advertising and marketing costs<br>Website costs<br>Accountancy fees<br>Professional fees<br>Bank charges<br>Charitable donations<br>Card Machine Charges<br>Event Expenses<br>Football Coaching Expenses<br>**NET INCOME**|**30 April**<br>**2025**<br>**Total funds**<br>**£**<br>20,981<br>65,333|**30 April**<br>**2024**<br>**Total funds**<br>**£**<br> <br>12,392<br> <br>115,887|
|---|---|---|
||86,314<br>1,104<br>21,600|<br>128,279<br> <br>-<br> <br>33,778|
||22,704<br>9|<br>33,778<br> <br>36|
||9|<br>36|
||109,027<br>-<br>(3,988)<br>-<br>(1,639)<br>-<br>(186)<br>(720)<br>(800)<br>(485)<br>(1,273)<br>(29)<br>(15,050)<br>(849)|<br>162,093<br> <br>(504)<br> <br>(1,556)<br> <br>(2,734)<br> <br>(823)<br> <br>(427)<br> <br>(116)<br> <br>(2,160)<br> <br>(1,800)<br> <br>(846)<br> <br>(20,164)<br> <br>(60)<br> <br>(17,271)<br> <br>-|
||(25,019)|<br>(48,461)|
||(25,019)|<br>(48,461)|
||**84,008**|**113,632**|



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