Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith (Bradford) Annual Report
Financial Summary
Throughout the financial year, the charitable organisation successfully raised a total of £157,225 in incoming resources, excluding charity expenditures. Combined with the funds carried forward from the previous year (£144,760), the overall financial standing reached £301,985. All funds were sourced from voluntary donations within the Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith (Bradford) Masjid community as well as Gift Aid.
Total expenditure for the year amounted to £182,991, leaving a closing balance of £118,994 in the charity's account. The charity's reserve policy remains at a steady £20,000.
Infrastructure & Maintenance
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The main roof above the ladies' hall is 90% repaired, with only minor issues remaining around the dome area, which will be addressed by the same contractors in the coming summer.
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The Access Control System has been successfully installed across 30 doors in the building, significantly improving security by restricting access to classrooms, segregated areas, and offices. This system also helps regulate crowd flow during busy periods.
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The Air Conditioning System has now been fully installed and operational.
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A new and upgraded CCTV system has been installed in the classroom areas, enhancing the safeguarding policy.
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Major repairs on the lift have been completed, ensuring accessibility for those unable to use stairs and facilitating coffin transport on funeral days.
Community Engagement & Events
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School Visits: Increased popularity among local schools, allowing children to take guided tours and learn about the masjid.
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Conferences : Successfully hosted summer and winter conferences, attracting thousands of attendees from across the UK and Europe.
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Children’s Holiday Club: Introduced the Fajr Knights winter holiday club, where prizes were awarded to the top five participants.
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Community Iftaar: Hosted 400 attendees during Ramadhan, including the Lord Mayor and representatives from the council, fire, police, and health departments.
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Online Presence: Grew significantly, now reaching hundreds of thousands of views and over 7,000 subscribers. All classes and content remain free for public benefit.
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Educational Programs:
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Daily children's classes continue with 120 students enrolled.
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Youth Club activities remain active, including weekly martial arts, archery, and fencing classes.
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New collaboration with the Federation of British Triathlon to introduce more community-based physical activities.
Governance & Compliance
To ensure the protection and maintenance of the charity, the trustees have enlisted the services of an employment law firm to provide professional advice on employment and organisational policies.
Future Projects
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Ground Floor Renovation:
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Plastering and painting walls
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Woodwork enhancements
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Installation of a new carpet
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New Shower Rooms:
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Two shower rooms to accommodate overnight guests during events
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Kitchen Upgrade:
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The existing 16-year-old kitchen will be upgraded
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Youth & Community Activities:
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Expansion of holiday programs to include tennis, swimming classes, and day trips
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Collaboration with other federations and organisations sharing similar objectives
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Online Development:
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Continued enhancement of digital platforms through classes, seminars, and conferences
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Increased engagement in-house and online
Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith (Bradford) remains committed to its mission of community service, education, infrastructure development & the advancement of the Islamic Faith. The ongoing projects and future initiatives aim to enhance accessibility, security, and community engagement, ensuring sustained growth and benefit for all.
Financial Report 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2024
| Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Funds Incoming Resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary Income 157,225 157,225 144,760 Investment income 0 0 0 incoming resources from charitable actvites 0 0 0 total incoming resources 147,177 212,829 144,760 Balance carried forward from previous year |
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| resources expended costs of generated funds 0 0 0 investment management costs 0 0 0 charitable actvites 182,991 governance costs total resources expended 182,991 net incoming resources -25,766 total funds brought forward 144,760 total funds carried forward 118,994 All actvites relate to contnuing operatons |
| May '23 - Apr 2024 | May '22 - Apr '23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | ||
| Tangible fxed assets | 3.5 Million | 3.5 Million |
| investment property | 0 | 0 |
| current assets | ||
| debtors | 0 | 0 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 118,994 | 144,760 |
| creditors: amounts falling due | ||
| within 1 year | 0 | 0 |
| net current assets | 118,994 | 144,760 |
| charity funds | ||
| unrestricted funds | 118,994 | 144,760 |
| restricted funds | 0 | 0 |
| total funds | 118,994 | 144,760 |
| tangible fxed assets | freehold land and buildings | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fxtures, ftngs and equipment | ||||
| As a registered charity, the | ||||
| charity is exempt from income | ||||
| and corporaton tax to the | ||||
| extent that its income and | ||||
| gains are applicable to the | ||||
| Taxaton | charitablepurposes | |||
| balance carried forward from | ||||
| voluntary income | restricted funds | unrestricted funds | total funds | previous year |
| appeals and donatons | 0 | 157,225 | 157,225 | 144,760 |
| investment income | ||||
| rental income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incoming resources from charitable actvites | ||||
| Mosque | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investment management costs total funds property costs: Improvements, repairs & renewals 0 10,750 10,750 32,536 restricted funds unrestricted funds total funds year before |
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| Analysis of resources expended by actvites Employment costs Bills: Water, Light, Heat, Telephone & Broadband Mosque actvites/Miscellaneous expenses (teaching materials and equipment, travel, food, bank charges etc.) Insurance Legal and Professional Cost Building Improvements actvites undertaken directly |
support costs total 30,474 30,474 17,386 8,458 8,458 9,059 26,086 26,086 2,167 2,805 2,805 2,338 1,948 1,948 675 3,908 total year before |
| Charitable Donatons | 25,163 25,163 |
| 94,934 94,934 35,533 |
Fixtures & Fitlings 77,307 77,307 3,908
The charity is controlled by trustees who work voluntarily without any pay and are not reimbursed for any expenses, and receive no benefits in kind
| Tangible fxed assets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| freehold land and | fxtures, ftngs and | |||
| buildings | equipment | total | ||
| cost | ||||
| at 1st May 2023 | 3.5 million | 25,000 | 3,525,000 | |
| Additons | 77,307 | 77,307 | ||
| Disposals | ||||
| At 30th April 2024 | 3.5 million | 102,307 | 102,307 | |
| depreciaton | ||||
| At 1st May 2023 | 23,000 | 23,000 | ||
| Charge for the year | ||||
| At 30th April 2024 | 23,000 | 23,000 | ||
| net book value | ||||
| At 30th April 2024 | 3.5 million | 79,307 | 3,579,307 | |
| freehold | ||||
| investment | ||||
| Investment property | property | |||
| cost | ||||
| at 1st May 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| additons at cost | 0 | 0 | 0 |
At 30th April 2023
| Debtors prepayments and accured income other debtors Creditors amounts falling due within one year trade creditors accruels and deferred income other creditors |
Apr-24 Apr-23 0 0 0 0 |
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| Apr-24 Apr-23 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Statement Funds | ||||
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| Brought | Incoming | Resources | Carried | |
| Forward | Resources | Expended | Forward | |
| Unrestricted funds | 144,760 | 157,225 | 182,991 | 118,994 |
| restricted funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| total funds | 144,760 | 157,225 | 182,991 | 118,994 |
AD MDEN ERRA£E RADFORQ ni ,Ire Rcccipt5 Donations Received 157,225 Paymonts Wages Pension Coiitributioiis Wclter Rates InsLirance Llglit & Heat Telephoiie & Broadbaiid Repairs & RonewLIIs PriiiLiiig & Statioiiery Travel & Accommodation Sundry Expenses Literature Events Equipnient Legal & Professional Bank Charges Charitable Doiiations 29,09L) 1,375 2,085 2,805 5,932 441 10,750 917 7,418 1,936 4,7?2 10,595 77,307 1,948 497 25,163 182,991 Surplus / (Deficit) for the perlod Opening Bank Balance (25,766) 144,760 Closing Bank Balance £ 118,994 The above account Is prepared from the records, Infoi'niatioii aiid explciiiatlons provlded to us by the clicnt and are ccrLificd iii accorddrice therewith. We have not carrled out an audit. RegenL House 77-81 Hammerton Street Bradford BD3 9QN Enib,155y Accovnt&int5 CLIENT'S APPROVAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 301h April 2024 I certify that to trie best of niy knowledfje cind bellef, the Liccounting records provlded, togetlier with thc InformLltion and cxplancilioiis given to coiislltute a true and correct record of all tlie transactioiis of Mill kazl JaiiiaiL Alil-c- Hqjdith, aiicl I oonfli'm tliat tlils account has my approval. Signed Usman Mlr