Lambeth Islamic Academy
Reports and Accounts
31 March 2024
Registered number
1193568
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Lambeth Islamic Academy
Report and accounts
Contents
Page
Company infom)ation
Tnjslees. report
Income over expenses account
Balance sheet
Notes lo the accounts

Lambeth Islamic Academy
Company Information
Trustees
Mirza Gulam Mahmud
Kuti Meah
Nasar Ali
Accountants
Omega Accounlanls Ltd
223 Wickham Road, Croydon, CRO 8TG
Charlty r¢glster•d number
1193568
R•glstered offlce
St Martins Community Cenlre, Abbott8 Park, London, SW2 3aB

The Lambeth Islamic Academy
Executive Committee's Report
Thè director pr&senls his report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Prlnclpal actlvltles
The organisalion's principal activity during the year continued lo be that of a mosque and
Islamic cultural centre as described below
Introduction
The ECM present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The ECM is satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and the position
at the balance sheet date and consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue
its activities during the coming year. and that the ch8ritVs assets are adequate to fulfil its
obligations provided continued support from the users and members are available.
Name re
istered office and Constitution of the chari
Name of the organisalion.. The Lambeth Iskmic Academy
Legal Status.. Unincorporated body with charitsble objectives
Address detsils.. Sl martins Community Centre. Abbotts Park, London, SW2 3QB
Governing body.. Executive Committee. under the Trustees
Day lo day man8gemenl.' De￿gated to President, Secretsry and Treasurer.
Date setup.. 17 February 2021
Charitable Status.. UK Registered Local Charity
Fully paidwup trustees at the signing of the balance sheet.
1. Abdul Gaffar Khan
Islam Bodrul
N8zim Uddin
4. Forid Ahmed
5. Joynal Ahmed
6. Syed Kabir ahmed
Mirza Gulam Mahmud
8. Kuli Meah
Structure
overnance and mana
ement Governin
document
The Lambelh IsL4mic Academy is constituted 8$ a CIO- foundation controlled by Iruslees
and registered on 17 February 2021 under charity number 1193568
anlsation structure
The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the
charity. The Iruslees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial
benefits. The trustees meet together as a body quarterly and are responsible for all
de¢ision5 taken in r81ation to running Ihe Mosque and the community facilities and th8
activities provided by the charity. To assist in the smooth funning of the charity, the
Iruslees have a number of different roles in the organi5alion Sel up for the finance5 and
lor the day-lo-day management of the charity-

The Lambeth Islarnic Academy
Executive Committee's Report
Recrultment and a
ointment of trustees
The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new Iruslees bul in 50 doing
the Iruslee5 seek the views and recommendations of both elders and community leaders.
The trustees believe this approach ensureslhal new trustees are respected members of
the f8ilh and local communities and ensures that good relations are fostered between the
Mosque and the people of the local comrnunity that we serve.
In selecting new Iruslees, we seek lo identify people who regularly attend events and
functions organised by the charity and are willing to volunteer to help in our broader
community work. Potential Iruslees are invited to attend trustees. meetings as observers
and are given more details of the charity's aims and activities and, if all agree. they are
then proposed as new Irus¢ees al the subsequent trustees, meeting. This process allows
due consideration of the person's eligibility, personal competence, specialist knowltsdge
and skills.
Induction and trainin
of trustees
Following appointment, new truslees are introduced lo their new role and given copies of
the trust deed and a guide to the policies and procedures adoplad by our charity. A
number of publications from the Charity Commission are also provided including the
guidance on charities and public benefit and on the advancement of religion for the public
benefit. This ensures that new Iruslees are aware of the scope of their responsibilities
under the Charities Act. Initially, new trustees work with an existing trustee assisting on
particular activities and projectsrun by the charity. After salisfaclory feedb8ck from
exi51ing Iruslees, they are then given the task of leading a particular actiwty or project,
reporting prc4ress al trustees, meetings.
Risk Mana
ement
The trustees have assessed the risks the charity faces and have drawn up a risk matrix
which idenliftes the major risks by area of activity. The Iruslees are satisfied that systems
are in place, or arrangèmènts are in hand, to m8nag@ the risks that have been identified.
Ob
ectives and activities
Our aim
The objects of the charity are sel out in the charity's trust deed and are summarised as
follows=
The principal aims and objects of the CIO are.. to advance the Sunni Islamic Faith in
Lambelh for the benefit of the public mainly but not exclusively by the public education of
Sunni Islamic teachings and CLJllure through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures.
public celebration of Sunni Islamic festivals and producing and dislribuling literature on
Sunni Islam lo enlighten others about the Sunni1slami¢ religion.
Our ob ectives
Our objectives are set to reflect our faith and community aims. Each year our Iruslees
review our objectives and activities lo ensu￿ they continue to reflect our aims. In carrwng
out this review the Iruslees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance
on public benefit and in particular Its supplernentsry public guidance onlhe advancement
of religion for the public benefit. Our dual aims remain to providè a facility where Muslims
can worship and to provide a community facility for all the inhabitants of the Lambelh
Community. Our long-term ambition is to find a perman8nt pLqc8 lor worship. to facilitat8
the academy for peaceful community relations.

The Lambeth Islamic Academy
Executive Committee's Report
Strate
ies
We want to make our Mosque an accessible and welcoming venue where all Muslims. or
those who wish to know more about our faith, can gather together to learn about their
reloion and worship. We are also fortunate to have the Mosque open for the Friday
prayers. We are aiming to find a permanent site. with the long term goal of opening for all
the daily prayers.
Use of volunteers
Volunteers are an important resource in both our faith and community work. Volunteers
are involved in most of our lailh and Community activities. All our trustees also give of
their lime freely. We encourage all members of our Mosque to be involved in voluntary
activities and lo share their skills with others.
Grant4nakin
olic
Those attending our Mosque have given generously lo help us reach our aim of achieving
a permanent site.
Activities and achievements
How our activtties deliver public benefit
Prayers." The M05que is open for Friday prayers, with approximately 70 worshippers who
regularty attend Friday prayers. In addition, we hold prayers for the Eid festival.
Ramadan- The Mosque prepares food during Ramadan for those attending our Mosque
who wish to break their fast together.
Inter-falth dlalogue- In the future, we would Ilke to use this platform to promote inter-faith
dialogue and sock?1 cohesion.
Financial review Reserves
Thè trLJStees have reviewed the reserves of the charity. Their poli¢y is lo hold enough
funds to meet the operating costs of the Mosque. The trustees also generously contribute
to this.
Prinel al fundin
sources
The charity's main source of income is through dor￿tionS from worshippers al Friday
prayers.
Furthermore, the academy holds frequent fund-raising events throughout the year.
Plans for future
eriod5
The community are seeking a permanent slle for the academy lo allow it to host the daily
prayers as well as being hub for the local community.
We continue to place great importance on sharing a good understanding of Islam wth our
non Muslim neighbors whilst gaining an understandi

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Executive Committee's Report
Statement of Trustees, res
onslbilities
The charity Iruslees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial
statements in accordan￿ with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5
(United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable lo charities in England arKI Wales requires Ihe charity Iruslees to
prepare finanGial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs ol the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the
charity for that period.
In preparing the financial slalements, the Iruslees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them
consistenlly',obsetve the methods and pAnciples in the
Charities SORP",
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent..
siale whether applicable accounting Star￿ardS have been followed, subject lo any
material cSep8rtures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless il is inappropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting re￿rdS that disclose wth
reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity and to enable them lo
ensure that the financial statements cO￿pIY with the Charities Act 1993. the Charity
IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They ar8
a150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irrègu18ri1ies.
The trustees for the purposes of charity law who served during the year and up to the date
of this report are set out on page l of this report.
Approved by the Iruslees and signetl on its
behalf by: Kuli Meah- Secretary (Trusleel

Lambeth Islamic Academy
Income and Expense Account
for the year onded 31 March 2024
Not&s
2024
2023
Income
35,586
14.751
Adminisiralive expenses
17,2001
16,8411
Operating proflt
28,386
7.910
Surplu3 from ordln¥ry activiti•$ before taxation
28.386
7,910
Tax on surplus from ordinary 8clivilies
Surplus for the financlal year
28,386
7,910

Lambelh Islamic Acaderny
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
73,007
33,675
Credltors- amounts falling duè
within one yoar
111,3061
{3601
Net currgnt assets
61,701
33,315
Net assets
61.701
33,315
Capltal and reserve5
Income and Expense Account
61,701
33,315
Members. funds
61.701
33,315
The diroclors are satisfied that the company is entiued to 8xemption from the i8quiremenl to obtain
8n audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
Members have not required the company to obiain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the
Act.
The direGlors acknowledge their responsibilities for comptw.ng with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 applicable to cornpanies subject to the small compani6s reglme.
Mlr2a Gulam Mahmud
Trustee
Approved by the board on 20 Jarbuary 2025

Lambeth Islamlc Academy
Detailed Income and Expense Account
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Income
Donations
Administratlve oxpensos
Employee costs..
Wages and salaries
35.586
14,751
2.530
2.530
2.835
2.835
Premises costs..
Rent
3,185
3,185
1,718
1,718
General adminislralive expenses..
Slalionery and printing
Refreshment
Bank charges
Insuran
Software
Repairs and maintenance
225
139
836
356
299
117
136
305
805
1.688
L8gal and professional costs..
Accountsncy fees
Other legal and professional
500
180
680
360
240
600
7.200
6,841