Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period SlJrt (Jole Doy ni Period cnd dalo Uormh From Ye n7 Section A Reference and admlnistration details Charlly name CHATHAM AND ROCHESTER MUSLIM cOMMI￿EE Othor names charlty Is known by MASJID-UL.ABRMR RegSstered charlty number Ilf any) 1193321 Charlly's prlnclpal address 77 DALE STREET CHATHAM Postcode ME4 6QG Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Trustee name nce lil any) Dales acted If not for whole ear Name of person lor body) entitled to• olnt trustee Ifan ABDUL HAMID AMIR AHMED SHEREIF QUFNISHI IKBAL AHMED SHAHIDUR RAHMAN ABDUL AZIM Till 1110512025 From 1110512025 10 14 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, {for example, any custodian trustees} Name Dates acted If not for whole ear TAR March 2012 Names and add￿SSeS of advisers Ioptional Infonnatlonl e of advlser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Inforniallon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descripllon of the charity's trusts CONSTITUTION Type of governing document iÉ¥J tru￿ L1ped. COt751ilulioi How the charily is constituted I￿1 ass￿181￿￿ COmP<411'. CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) Trustee seleclion methods leg apw5ntiQ eiecit d b. TRUSTEE MAJORITY Additional govemance issues (Optional infonnation} You may choose to include additional information. where relevant. aboul-. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Iralnlng of Iruslees., the charity's organisalional struclure and any wider network with which the charity works. relalionship with any related parties.. trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage Lhem. TAR March 2012 Section C Ob ectives and activities To adv8nce ihe rellglon of Islam, by means of, bul not excluslvely, promotlng Ihe leachlngs 8nd lenets of Islam, provislon of facililles lor worship and provision ol laclli1Ses lor Is18mlc education. in accordance wllh Ihe teachlngs ol the Qur'aan and the Sunnah of the Prophel Muhammad (Poace Be Upon Pliml as dofined and Interpreted by the Hanafi Deobandl School ol Thoughl ('Doctrine")', To relleve flnanclal hardshlp among the poor. the underprlvlleged, vlcllms ol natural and man.made disaslers and people In need, by means of. but not excluslvely. maklng grants or loans for provldlng or paylng for Items, equlpment. treaimenl, servlces and facllilies for the benefit of Ihe sald ersons. Summary of the obJect5 of the charlty sel out In Ils govemlng document The Truslees contlnued to provlde facllltles for the local community lo meet Ihelr rellglous and educallonal needs. During Ihe perlod. the internal refurbishment of the Charity's properties during this reporting period, The works Include the refurbishment of Ihe toilet and washlng facilities at Ihe Charity, which were last renovated almost 20 years ago, to bring them up to modern standards and to accommodate the needs of the current community. including worshippers. attendees and the children that allend for Islamic and Arabic classes. Plans include installation of high-rise commodes to replace Ihe existing squal commode in the cubicles for the convenience of all. including any disabled persons attending the charity's premises. During this reporting period. phase 1 of the Wudu projecl, which included the refurbishment of female washing facilities upstairs was completed and paid for. We received £6.138.06 from fundraising lor the Wudu project during the reporting period, The total cost of phase 1 came to E14.500. The difference was paid from Masjid savings and reserves accumulated over the previous years. Phase 1 of the works included installation of 2 new toilet cubicle replacing the 1 existing cubicle. a new shower facilities replacing the one downslalrs, a sink for wudu, along with new plumbing and lighting, new windows and all-round new Liling lo walls and floor. Phase 2 of Ihe Wudu works covering the toilets downstairs and communal washing facilities for male attendees had begun but not yet completed during this aforementioned reporting period. The existing tenants residing at next-door property owned by the Charity at 79 Dale Street, Chalham. Kent ME4 6QG gave notice of lerminalion and vacaled the property on 31 March 2024. The Trustees were able to secure new tenants who signed contracts and moved in Immediately from 1 April 2024 wilhout a gap in tenancy. The Trustees took the opportunily to renew the tenancy agreement increaslng rent much closer to the local market rate. However, Ihe pricing took into consideratlon the stale of the property, As a result. the Trustees look opportunity to commence the renovation of the rental property, as necessary, lo ensure il Is fit for accommodation by the new tenants. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Wilh res ect lo overnance matters. our lon -slandln Tnjslee. Mr March 2012 TAR Abdul H8mld reslgned In May 2025 for personal reasons. Whilst Stiii legally quor8te wilh 3 truslees remainlng, Ihe Trust Board agreed lo elecl a new Truslee to replace the vacaled posl, consldertng the age5 and heallh condilions of the senlor Iruslees, As a result, Mr Abdul Azlm. a local secondary school leacher wlth over 20 years of leachlng experience was appointed lo Ihe Ch8rlly In hls olficlal capaclty as the Charily's Deslgnated Child Safeguardlng Officer. Abdul Azim was born Jnd brouglil up In Iho Chc)Iliam area and h8S been allendlng Ihe Charlly hls whole life, so hls character and professSon8llsm Is very well known lo the Truslees. The Trustees fLJrther slrengihened the Safeguardlng wilh the appolnlmenl of someone wllh knowledge, skills and experlence on Ihls field. We aro already seoing Improvements lo our safeguarding processes. The Charity's Trustees and chlldren's after school Arabic and Islamlc sludies lulors have all completed full Enhanced D8S records checks wllh subscrfptlon lo the ongolng update se￿Ice. pald for by Lhe Charily, Furthermore, all lulors received renewed training in Flrsl Ald, Fire Safely. Health and Safely. Refresher child safeguardlng Iralnlng via our local ursStary council is also planned. Abdul Azim has also been tasked with reviewlng the Charity's Child Safeguarding Pollcy, lo ensure it Is up io dale wilh current slandards. The Trustees are pleased wlth the gradual and continued progress made by the Charily In Ihese primary areas of focus and remain confident aboul the ongoing professlonalisalion and development of Charity lo serve the needs of our growing and diverse communily. The trustees have had due regard lo the guidance or the Charity Commission on public benefit and are satlsfied that they are acting in accordance with that guidance and are making a real difference for the benefit of the ublic. Additional details of objectives and aclivities (Optional informalion) You may choose lo include further slalemenls, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking.. policy programrne related investment., conlribulion made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance The Truslees continued to provide facilities for the local community to meet their rellgious and educational needs. During the period, the internal refurbishment of the Charity'5 properties during this reporting period. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The works include the refurblshmenl of the toilet and washing facilities al the Charity, which were last renovated almost 20 years ago, lo bring them up to modern standards and lo accommodate Ihe needs of the current community, including worshippers. attendees and Ihe chlldren Ihal altend for Islamic and Arabic classes. Plans Include TAR March 2012 Section O Achievements and performance '.IlllJ commode In Ihe cubicles for Ihe convenience of all. Including any dlsabled per80ns altending the charity's premlses. Durlng Ihls reportlng perlod, phase 1 of the Wudu projecl, whlch Included Ihe refurblshmenl of female washlng facllllies upstalrs was completed and pald for. Wo receSved £6,138 06 from fundralsing for the Wudu projecl durlng Ihe reporting perlod. The lolal cosl of phase 1 came lo £14.5CQ. The dlllerence was pald Irom Masjld savlngs and reserves accumulated over the prevlous years. Phase 1 of the works Included Inslallallon of 2 new lollet cublcle replaclng Ihe 1 exlsling cublcle, a new shower facllllles replaclng the one downstairs. a slnk ror wudu, along wlth new plumblng and Ilghtlng, new wlndows and all. round new Illlng to walls and Iloor. Phase 2 of the Wudu works covering ihe lo51ets downstalrs and communal washing facilities for male attendees had begun bul not yel completed during this aforementioned reporting period. The existing tenants residino at next-door property owned by the Charity al 79 Dale Street, Chalham, Kent ME4 6QG gave notice of termination and vacated the property on 31 March 2024. The Trustees were able to secure new tenants who signed contracts and moved in immediately from 1 April 2024 without a gap in tenancy. The Trustees look Ihe opportunity to renew the tenancy agreement increaslng renL much closer to the local market rate. However. the pricing took inlo consideration the state of the property, As a result. the Trustees look opportunity to commence the renovation of the renLal property, as necessary, to ensure it is fil for accommodation by Lhe new tenants. With respect to governance matters. our long-standing Trustee. Mr Abdul Hamid resigned in May 2025 for personal reasons. Whilsl still legally quorate with 3 trustees remaining, the Trust Board agreed to elect a new Trustee to replace the vacated post. considering the ages and health conditions of the senior trustees. As a result, Mr Abdul Azim. a local secondary school teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience was appointed to Ihe Charity in his official capacity as Ihe Charity's Designated Child Safeguarding Officer. Abdul A2im was born and brought up in the Chatham area and has been attending the Charity his whole life, so his character and professionalism is very well known to the Trustees. The Trustees further strengthened the Safeguarding with Ihe appointment of someone with knowledge. skills and experience on this field. We are already seeing improvements lo oui safeguarding processes. The Charity's Trustees and children's after school Arabic and Islamic studie5 lulors have all completed full Enhanced DBS records checks with subscription lo the ongoing update service. paid for by the Charity. Furthermore, all lutors received renewed training In First Aid, Fire Safely, Health and Safety. Refresher child safeguarding training via our local unitary council is also planned. Abdul Azim has also been tasked with reviewing the Charity's Child Safeguarding Policy, to ensure it is up to date with current slandards. The Trustees are pleased with the gradual and continued progress made b the Charil in these rima areas of focu5 and remain TAR March 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Lvi iiivLv li ir iyvil i¥ IOliJOLIVI I ill VFVFV4JVI I IGI 11 w Charily to serve tho needg ol OUT qrowirvJ ond diverse community Section E Flnancial review Brtef statement of Ihe charlty's pollcy on reserves The trustees secured income of £113.038 lor ihe period mainty Irom Ihe publlc. During Ihe year a lolal of £88,728 was sperl In expendllure In furlherance ol Ihe objects This resulted In a SLfPIus £28.30) which w8s adde(I lo prior year reserves The charily held reserves ol £106.854 which didn't Include the liabiliUe3 due at t1￿ eThJ L Lhe period The trustees do nol have a policy lo relain resLYfft twrmj keeplng the reserves for luture charilable expenditure and payirwJ credilors. Delails of any funds materlally In deficit Further financlal review details (Optional infomiatlon) You may choose lo include aodilional Inlorrnalion. where relevant aboui.. charity's principal sources ol funds (including any fundraising). how expenditure has supporled Ihe key objectives of Ihe charily., inveslmenl policy and objectives including any eLhical Investment policy adopled. Section F other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the tru5tees' report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position {eg Secretary, Chair, etcl 541AMio4 A6DUL ct*AI l¢vsrÉ Date 21/CJ￿1?O16 TAR arch 2012 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name CHATHAM AND ROCHESTER MUSLIM COMMITTEE **members of On accounts for the year** 30/06/2025 **Charity no** 1193321 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **30/06/2025** . - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed:**[MSuleman ] **Date:** 21/04/2026 **Name:** M F Suleman **Relevant professional** Accountant & Independent Examiner **qualification(s) or body (if any):** **Address:** c/o Fusion Accounting Ltd 398A East Park Road, Leicester LE5 5HH ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **October 2018** 1 **IER** **Give here brief details of** NONE **any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **October 2018** 2 **IER** CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENfjWO ANO WALES Charlly Nbm• Ch8th8m •nd Roc￿91¢t Mulllrn Commjll Ilo14 ar.y) 1193321 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Fty the perlod Irom ,,￿ (.r Il d To 1NJ71 Sectlon A Receipts and payments Unrestriclecl lund$ Reslrlcled lund$ Endowment lund3 Totsl lurbd$ Lasl year lo lh• n••r•¥l to th• n••r•¥¢ £ A1 Recel Is 56.650 13,150 71217 12.2XI Qhet rE¢￿￿3 13.150 31 598 ross Income or ARI 102,427 10,611 113.038 nves en es. 15ee lablel. Totsl receipls 113.038 A3Pa ents CharL&ble Aciiviu Cthe1na￿e cl￿ 66,391 310 67.191 310 Sub lolal 66.701 81X) 67,501 77.370 A4 Asset 8nd Investment urchases see table Pfo RÈlurbishmenl 9,410 9,751 19237 Sub total 9,751 19.237 11.088 Tolalpayments 76,187 10,551 86.738 88.456 Net of receipts/{paymentsJ A5 Tran5fer5 between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thisyear end 26,240 60 26,300 11,874 106.794 60 106,854 80.554 Page 1 Sprea(Jsheet ¥er5w d CC160 Sectlon B Stalemenl ol assets and Ilabllllles at Ihe end of the perlod Uni•8lrlcl•d lunds R•st¥lcto lunds ErKlowm8nt lunds lo nMrMI I IK7 Tol•l c#sh funds 108,791 Vnrostrlcled lundg R•slrlcl•d fundi Endownwnl lund• Del￿ Fund io whlch ss•t b•lty s Detalls C￿1 lopl10n￿l F￿￿1 lowhlch •t btlo Details 17 0010 Stseei ￿O￿tY ¢Lvenl valu• Co81 loptlrywll B4 Assets retained for ihe charity's own us• G£￿er 19 Slteei ptowty Goner Fund io whlch Detalls c(*JNS & Exan¥natw Fees B5 Liabilities Sgnalw Prlnl N8me Date ol ro¥al 3. ftfjrfrfh￿J A.AziM 11 Swearts￿￿ c4 CC16a