Charity registration number: 1194421
Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Contents (continued)
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 4 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 to 15 |
Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Al Anwar Bhaisaheb Shz Idris Bhaisaheb Badruddin, President Shaikh Mustafa bhai Poonawala, Secretary Mulla Zakir bhai Bharmal, Treasurer Mulla Dr Murtaza bhai Calcuttawala Zainuddin bhai Jawadwala Parvez bhai Dalal Huzaifa bhai Motiwala Charity Registration Number 1194421 Principal Office Chapel Lane Chigwell Row Chigwell Essex IG7 6JJ Independent Examiner Eric & Co Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors 87 Tylecroft Road London SW16 4BJ
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Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Trustees' Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's Trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and “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 from 1 January 2015).
Objectives and activities
The Trustees hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the religious and charitable purpose, particularly to administer, manage and organize the affairs of the Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat of East London as per the “12 Umoor Programme” introduced by the 53rd al-Dai al Mutlaq, His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS and particularly for the following purposes.
• To advance and propagate education and learning, including the administration and organisation of religious and temporal affairs, of the Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat of East London and to practise and observe Islamic religion in conformity with al-Quran, Islamic Shariat and the Fatimi philosophy, culture and traditions, all as interpreted by al-Dai al-Mutlaq.
• To advance education and learning including, but not limited to, supporting religious schools, secular educational institutions and scholastic prizes and promoting literature and languages, especially the Arabic language and Lisan al-Dawat.
- The relief of need, hardship and distress.
• The provision and assistance in the provision of facilities for the recreation and other leisure time occupations of the beneficiaries particularly for women and young people in the interests of social welfare and so that their condition of life may be improved.
• To advance Islam and to provide other charitable relief in accordance with the terms of the Trust Deed.
The policy of the Trust continues to be to seek support and provide for the aims as stated.
The Trust organises events where the teaching of Islam and the nature of the Islamic faith is shared with nonMuslims.
The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives in setting the grant making policy for the year.
The Trust has established its grant making policy to achieve its objects for the public benefit for the advancement of religious and charitable purposes of the Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat of East London in particular and the community at large. Grants are made at the discretion of the Trustees in respect of any application from individuals or institutions that may apply for assistance within the objects of the Trust. Formal applications are required setting out the reasons for the grant. The policy of the Trustees is to make large single grants rather than many smaller ones.
Financial review
The Trust income in the year was £154,206 (2023 : £147,230), total resources expended on charitable activities was £ 144,265 (2023 : £128,136), the surplus generated for the year was £9,941 (2023 : £19,094).
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Trustees' Report (continued)
At the year end, total net assets were £31,231 (2023 : 21,290).
Reserves policy
The reserves policy is to hold funds to enable the Trust to carry out its operations and at an adequate level to meet its objectives. This provides for sufficient funds to be available for all management and administrative costs as well as ensuring adequate funds continue to be available for the costs of the Trust's charitable activities. The balance held as unrestricted funds at 31 March 2024 was £31,231.
Investment policy
The Trust deed authorises the Trustees to make and hold investments using the funds of the charity. The Trustees also have power to hold funds with bankers as necessary. Due to the tenets of the Dawoodi Bohra faith, interest can neither be received nor paid, and as a result, the Trust is part of a network of other connected charities that operate a programme related investment made in the form of interest free loans (Qardan Hasana) to each other and other third parties for the purposes of furthering the objects of the Trust.
Structure, governance and management
The Trust was created on 15 Feb 2021 by the 53rd Dai al - Mutlaq, His Holiness Dr Syedna Aaliqadr Mufaddal Saifuddin (TUS). The Trust Deed to record the creation of the Trust was completed and signed on 20 April 2021 and registered charity status was confirmed by the Charity Commission on 11 May 2021.
Trustees are appointed by the Dai al-Mutlaq for a term of five years or as may be determined by the Dai alMutlaq, and at the expiry date of each such term they retire. At the end of each such term the Dai al-Mutlaq appoints Trustees who may consist of some or all of the retiring Trustees. The Dai al-Mutlaq may appoint additional Trustees at any time during the currency of each term. The person so appointed is a Trustee up to the expiration of the term, so that all Trustees retire simultaneously, provided that at the expiry of the term, the Trustees continue to be Trustees until the Dai al-Mutlaq appoints new Trustees. The Amil Saheb of East London is ex-officio a Trustee.
The Trustees named on the legal and administrative information page have served during the year and up to the date of this report.
New Trustees are considered for appointment, taking into account the skill requirements of the Trustee body. The induction process for new Trustees provides them with meetings with the Board of Trustees and with documentation setting out the policies and grant making processes of the Trust, the power and responsibilities of the Trustees and a brief history of the Trust including copy minutes and accounts.
Meetings of the Trustees are held regularly at which they agree the broad strategy and areas of activity for the Trust. The day to day administration of grants and processing and handling of applications prior to their consideration by the Trustees, together with the administration of expenditure on other charitable activities is delegated to the Secretary and the Treasurer. The activities of the restricted funds are managed by subcommittees who report to the Secretary.
The Trustees consider the board of Trustees as comprising the key management personnel of the Trust in charge of directing, running and controlling the Trust. All Trustees give their time freely and no Trustee remuneration was paid in the year.
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Trustees' Report (continued)
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 24 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mulla Zakir bhai Bharmal Treasurer
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Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 24 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Mulla Zakir bhai Bharmal Trustee
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Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London) for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London) 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 Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)'s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London) as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content 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.
...................................... Mr Eric Ashong FCCA Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors
87 Tylecroft Road London SW16 4BJ
24 January 2025
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Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
| Note Income and Endowments from: Charitable activities Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 12 Note Income and Endowments from: Charitable activities Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 12 |
Unrestricted funds £ 154,206 154,206 (144,265) (144,265) 9,941 9,941 21,290 31,231 Unrestricted funds £ 147,230 147,230 (128,136) (128,136) 19,094 19,094 2,196 21,290 |
Total 2024 £ 154,206 |
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| 154,206 | ||
| (144,265) | ||
| (144,265) | ||
| 9,941 | ||
| 9,941 21,290 |
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| 31,231 | ||
| Total 2023 £ 147,230 |
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| 147,230 | ||
| (128,136) | ||
| (128,136) | ||
| 19,094 | ||
| 19,094 2,196 |
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| 21,290 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 12.
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
(Registration number: 1194421) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand 9 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current (liabilities)/assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 11 Net assets Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 12 |
2024 £ 78,327 5,500 34,072 39,572 (86,668) (47,096) 31,231 - 31,231 31,231 31,231 |
2023 £ 73,604 - 75,099 |
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| 75,099 (30,413) |
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| 44,686 | ||
| 118,290 (97,000) |
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| 21,290 | ||
| 21,290 | ||
| 21,290 |
The financial statements on pages 7 to 15 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 24 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Al Anwar Bhaisaheb Shz. Idris Bhaisaheb Badruddin Aamilsaheb
Shaikh Mustafa Bhai Poonawala Secretary
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8
Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £1,000.00 or more are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
| Asset class | Depreciation method and rate |
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| Furniture and Fittings | 10% Reducing Balance Method |
| Motor Vehicles | 20% Reducing Balance Method |
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
2 Income from charitable activities
| Sabil-ul-khair-Wal-Barakat Niyaz and Faiz-ul-Mawaid-ul-Burhaniyah Madrasa Other Donations Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 53,197 74,698 10,574 15,737 154,206 147,230 |
Total funds £ 53,197 74,698 10,574 15,737 |
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| 154,206 | ||
| 147,230 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
3 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Note Charitable activities Allocated support costs Governance costs Niyaz and Faiz-ul-Mawaid-ul-Burhaniyah Madrasa expenses Taqaruban Darul imarat expenses Taamir expenses |
Unrestricted funds General £ 100,121 36,256 7,888 144,265 Unrestricted funds General £ 51,668 2,296 23,242 22,843 72 100,121 |
Total 2024 £ 100,121 36,256 7,888 144,265 Total 2024 £ 51,668 2,296 23,242 22,843 72 100,121 |
Total 2023 £ 100,913 18,955 8,268 |
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| 128,136 | |||
| Total 2023 £ 35,296 2,415 31,658 21,874 9,670 |
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| 100,913 |
| Light, heat and power Telephone and fax Printing, postage and stationery Travel and subsistence Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Activity support costs £ 29,384 1,262 47 5,563 36,256 18,954 |
Total expenditure £ 29,384 1,262 47 5,563 |
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| 36,256 | ||
| 18,954 |
4 Analysis of governance and support costs
Governance costs
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
| Other governance costs Allocated support costs Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 111 7,777 7,888 8,268 |
Total funds £ 111 7,777 |
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| 7,888 | ||
| 8,268 |
5 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
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Anjuman-E-Shehabi (East London)
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
6 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
7 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 Net book value At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 8 Debtors Other debtors 9 Cash and cash equivalents Cash on hand Cash at bank 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Accruals |
Furniture and equipment £ 89,950 - 89,950 16,346 7,360 23,706 66,244 73,604 |
Furniture and equipment £ 89,950 - 89,950 16,346 7,360 23,706 66,244 73,604 |
Motor vehicles £ - 12,500 12,500 - 417 417 12,083 - 2024 £ 7 34,065 34,072 2024 £ 49,668 37,000 86,668 |
Motor vehicles £ - 12,500 12,500 - 417 417 12,083 - 2024 £ 7 34,065 34,072 2024 £ 49,668 37,000 86,668 |
Total £ 89,950 12,500 102,450 16,346 7,777 24,123 78,327 73,604 2024 £ 5,500 |
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| 89,950 | 12,500 | ||||
| 16,346 7,360 |
- 417 |
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| 23,706 | 417 | ||||
| 66,244 | 12,083 | ||||
| 73,604 | - | ||||
| 2024 £ 7 34,065 34,072 2024 £ 49,668 37,000 86,668 |
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| 2023 £ 7 75,092 |
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| 75,099 | |||||
| 2023 £ 18,413 12,000 |
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| 30,413 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
11 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
| 11 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year | |||
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| Other creditors 12 Funds Balance at 1 April 2023 £ Unrestricted funds General 21,290 Balance at 1 April 2022 £ Unrestricted funds General 2,196 13 Analysis of net assets between funds Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Creditors over 1 year Total net assets |
Incoming resources £ 154,206 Incoming resources £ 147,230 |
2024 £ - Resources expended £ (144,265) Resources expended £ (128,136) Unrestricted funds General £ 78,327 39,572 (86,668) 31,231 Unrestricted funds General £ 73,604 75,099 (30,413) (97,000) 21,290 |
2023 £ 97,000 |
| Balance at 31 March 2024 £ 31,231 |
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| Balance at 31 March 2023 £ 21,290 |
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| Total funds at 31 March 2024 £ 78,327 39,572 (86,668) |
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| 31,231 | |||
| Total funds at 31 March 2023 £ 73,604 75,099 (30,413) (97,000) |
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| 21,290 |
14 Related party transactions
During the year the charity made the following related party transactions:
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Dawat-e-Hadiyah Trust UK
At the balance sheet date the amount due to Dawat-e-Hadiyah Trust (United Kingdom) was £49,000 (2023:£115,000). The above balance was received towards purchase of property at Chapel Lane, Chigwell. The property was purchased for £625,101 before the Trust was formed, subsequently the property has been gifted to Dawat-e-Hadiyah Trust UK.
The following properties vest in “the Dai al-Mutlaq” (Corporation Sole) who is the Sole Trustee of Dawat-e-Hadiyah Trust (United Kingdom) (Reg. No. 294807). The Sole Trustee has entrusted the said Property to Anjuman-e- Shehabi (East London) for its administration, supervision and management to facilitate religious, social, charitable, educational and cultural activities of the community and where pertinent to receive rental income.
1. Markaz at Chapel Lane, Chigwell Row, Chigwell, IG7 6JJ
The property belong to and are shown in the accounts of Dawat-e-Hadiyah Trust (United Kingdom). However as they have been entrusted to Anjuman-e-Shehabi (East London), rents and other income derived from these Properties and outgoings, utilities, rates and taxes in connection with these Property are not reflected in the accounts of Dawat-e-Hadiyah Trust (United Kingdom) but are instead shown in the accounts of Anjuman-e-Shehabi (East London).
At the balance sheet date the amount due to Dawat-e-Hadiyah Trust UK was £49,000 (2023 - £115,000).
Trustees
The Trust during the year bought a motor vehicle for the use by the Trustees for charitable purposes. The car is parked overnight at the Trust premises and has restricted use whenever needed.
At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Trustees was £Nil (2023 - £Nil).
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