Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 16[th] March 2021 To 30[th] March 2022
Charity name: Al-Husna Academy
Charity registration number: 1193834
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To advance the religion of Islam, by providing facilities for worship and by providing Islamic education in accordance to the charity doctrine. To relieve financial hardship amongst poor people and others in need by making grants and providing other necessities for the said persons |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Publishing Islamic literature: beneficial educative leaflets are published on a quarterly basis. The leaflets cover topics that benefit the public morally and spiritually. Distribution of leaflets: The published leaflets are distributed in various places of Birmingham free of charge, mainly after Friday prayers and to some supplementary schools. Distribution of literature packs: Carefully prepared literature packs are given free of charge to subscribers. Short advices and reminders: On a fortnightly basis, beneficial written advices are shared on social media to subscribers and the general public. Zikr gathering: On a fortnightly basis, a program for spiritual rectification takes place at the home of a trustee. The programme comprises of conducting zikr prayers which are devotional recitation of common prayers and attributes of God (Allah). |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The trustees have had regard of and comply with the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit. |
Additional information
Policy on grant making During this financial period 1 volunteer regularly aided Contribution made by volunteers with designing the leaflets. All of the trustees also gave their time on a voluntary basis.
Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Al-Husna academy has made an effort to positively educate the general public on the pristine message of Islam. Over the last financial year, the following has been achieved: 4 leaflets were published. 5000 copies of each leaflet were printed, and approximately 3000 of each were distributed after the Friday prayers at various Masajid in and around Birmingham. Whilst distribution the trustees had the opportunity to offer advice informally to those who requested. The leaflets also led onto a number of people subscribing to our fortnightly Islamic reminders and receiving a literature pack. |
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2 persons contacted the Al-Husna phone number to seek private counselling and were duly attended to. The charity also circulated on a fortnightly basis, beneficial anecdotes and written advices on social media, which were received with appreciation from subscribers and others from the general public. On a bi weekly basis up to 9 people would get together at one of the trustees houses to conduct a zikr gathering. To further our activities, trustees have been actively searching for a suitable property to purchase. Al-Husna Academy is looking to further it's projects over the next year, with the purchase of a new building it's main priority.
Additional information (optional)
Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The trustees have prepared for the last financial year receipts and expense accounts and a statement of assets. The charity has 3 bank accounts. One of these is for general donations. The second is specifically for publications and the third account is for the purchase of a future building. The main source of income is donations of well wishers and others who share the vision which the academy has. |
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Additional information
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
The charity’s source of funds is donations. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | Al-Husna Academy is a registered charity under the charity number: 1193834 The charity trustees are responsible for general control and management of the charity. They meet at fixed intervals and are responsible for all decisions in relation to the charity. Each trustee is delegated specific responsibilities to carry out like finance and publications etc. As the charity is in its infant stages there is no need to hand over responsibilities to sub committees, but this will be an option in the future as the charity progresses. |
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| Type of governing document | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Apart from the founding trustees, new trustees can be appointed after a nomination for any trustee, and thereafter a resolution of two-thirds of the trustees to appoint the said person. A new trustee will only be selected subject to clause 9.2 of the constitution. |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
As of yet the charity has not appointed any new trustees. In the future if a new trustee is appointed, he will be given a copy of the current constitution and the latest annual report and statement of accounts. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Al-Husna Academy |
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| Other name the charity uses | Al-Husna Academy |
| Registered charity number | 1193834 |
| Charity’s principal address | 36 BRECON ROAD BIRMINGHAM B20 3RW |
| Trustee name | Office | |
| 1 | Muhammad Abrar Kutubi | Trustee |
| 2 | Ibrahim Ahmed Omer | Trustee |
| 3 | Usama Suleman Bhattay | Trustee |
Names and addresses of advisers
| Type of adviser | Name | Address |
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| Accountant | Redbird Accountants |
72 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1 HH |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Position Date 14/12/2022
| Charity No 1193834 Period start date 16-Mar-21 To Period end date 30-Mar-22 CC17a Charity Name: AL-HUSNA ACADEMY Annual accounts for the period |
Charity No 1193834 Period start date 16-Mar-21 To Period end date 30-Mar-22 CC17a Charity Name: AL-HUSNA ACADEMY Annual accounts for the period |
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| Section A | Statement of financial activities | |
| Recommended categories by activity Details of own analysis Note Incoming resources Donations Resources expended Charity Projects Bank charges legal and professional fees Total resources expended Total incoming resources Total funds carried forward Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Net incoming resources Other recognised gains/(losses) Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) |
Details of own analysis Note |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 |
| 4,386 - - 4,386 |
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| 4,386 - - 4,386 |
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| 531 - - 531 11 11 300 - - 300 |
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| 842 - - 842 3,544 - - 3,544 |
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| 3,544 - - 3,544 - |
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| 3,544 - - 3,544 - |
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| - - - - |
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| 3,544 - - 3,544 |
SOFA
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Section B Balance sheet
| Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments Total fixed assets Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Provisions for liabilities and charges Net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Note |
Unrestricted funds £ F01 - - |
Restricted income funds £ F02 - - |
Endowment funds £ F03 - - |
Total this year Total last year £ £ F04 F05 |
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| - - |
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| - | - | - | - | ||
| 3,844 | - | - | |||
| 3,844 | |||||
| 3,844 | - |
- | 3,844 | ||
| 300 | |||||
| 300 | - | - | |||
| 3,544 | - |
- | 3,544 | ||
| 3,544 | - |
- | 3,544 | ||
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| - - |
- - |
- - |
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| 3,544 | - |
- | 3,544 - |
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| 3,544 - |
- | - | 3,544 - - - - - - - |
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| 3,544 | - | - | 3,544 - |
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| Signature | Date of approval 10-Jan-23 10-Jan-23 10-Jan-23 MUHAMMAD ABRAR KUTUBI IBRAHIM AHMED UMAR Print Name USAMA SULEMAN BHATTAY |
B Sheet
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Section C Notes to the accounts
Note 1 Basis of preparation
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost (except that investments are shown at market value) in accordance with:
- Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);
• and with* Accounting Standards;
or Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Enterprises (FRSSE);
- and with the Charities Act.
Income
Income is accounted for on a receipts basis.
Resources expended
Resources expended are accounted for as the liability is incurred. Expenditure includes irrecoverable VAT which is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
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