Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6/8/2023
To 6/8/2024
Charity name: New Beginnings UK
Charity registration number: 1195427
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | New Beginnings UK is a CIO registered on 6th August 2021. Its purposes are to advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statement of faith and in such ways as the trustees think fit including: a) providing information on Islam to enlighten others about the Islamic faith, b) supporting in exclusively charitable ways new converts to Islam, c) holding prayer meetings, seminars, lectures |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
New Beginnings UK provides free educational courses, advocacy, and information about Islam and conversion to Islam, wellbeing support in the form of counselling and group therapy delivered by qualified professionals, open discussions, social gatherings and outdoor activities, gifts and certification upon conversion to Islam. This is carried out online and in the UK. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have taken into account the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and have followed the Trustees' annual report template (SORP FRS 102) |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have seen incredible support and sacrifice from our volunteers which demonstrates their belief in the value of our organisation and its projects. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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. |
Para 1.20 | In 2024: - We have facilitated 303 conversions. - We have sent out 200 welcome packs at a cost of £70 per pack. - We hosted 2 Eid parties with around 300 people or more attending each one,4 in- person events, 1 mosque/heritage trips, 1 umrah trip, and 1 retreat, each hosting approximately 50 service users. - We have had over 1,308 registrations for our online courses. 80% from the UK and 20% from the rest of the world. 80% are female. - We delivered 49 free counselling sessions. Service users report a sense of ease and comfort after accessing our services, enabling them to be confident and stable in their communities. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | New Beginnings has over-achieved, considering the miniscule budget it had to work with, and continues to fulfil all of its objectives. The impact we have made is highlighted by the feedback from our service users. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance | Para 1.41 |
against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The final balance at the end of the period was £36,386.58 which put New Beginnings in a comfortable position to continue its work in the future. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | These reserves are roughly 30% of our income for the period, which is needed for financial stability and to pay for future activities. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £41,271.47 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | New Beginnings relies solely on donations from the general public and sponsorship from businesses and charities. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | New Beginnings governing document is a constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are recommended by the founding members - Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. - In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All trustees are given an onboarding meeting to clarify their roles and give them a full insight into New Beginnings. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | New Beginnings UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | New Beginnings |
| Registered charity number | 1195427 |
Charity’s principal address
Prospect House Featherstall Road South Oldham OL9 6HL UK
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mumina Begum | 22/04/24 - Present | |||
| Mohammad Riazul Islam Razak |
16/03/23 - Present | |||
| Imran Rahim | 15/07/21 - Present | |||
| Wajid Iqbal | 20/03/24 - Present | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Bilal Brown, Rumela Bandyopadhyay
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) Mohammad Riazul Islam Razak Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Member Chair, etc) Date 26.05.2025
Company Registration No. CE026348 (England and Wales)
NEW BEGINNINGS UK ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6 AUGUST 2024
NEW BEGINNINGS UK ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS CONTENTS
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| Company information | 3 |
| Director's report | 4 |
| Accountants' report | 5 |
| Income statement | 6 |
| Statement of financial position | 7 |
| Statement of changes in equity | 8 |
| Notes to the accounts | 9 |
| Detailed profit and loss account | 11 |
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6 AUGUST 2024
Director
Company Number
Registered Office
Accountants
Bilal Brown
CE026348 (England and Wales)
Prospect House Featherstall Road South Oldham Greater Manchester Lancashire OL9 6HL UK NMR Accountants Ltd Aura Business Centre 412 Stretford Road Hulme Manchester Lancashire M15 4AE
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK (COMPANY NO: CE026348 ENGLAND AND WALES) DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The director presents his report and accounts for the year ended 6 August 2024.
Directors
Bilal Brown held office during the whole of the period.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Signed on behalf of the board of directors
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Bilal Brown Director
Approved by the board on: 3 June 2025
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT
Accountants' report to the director of New Beginnings UK on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 6 August 2024
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the accounts of New Beginnings UK for the year ended 6 August 2024 as set out on pages 6 - 10 from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of New Beginnings UK, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 4 January 2022. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of New Beginnings UK and state those matters that we have agreed to state to them, as a body, in this report. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than New Beginnings UK and its Board of Directors as a body for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that New Beginnings UK has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of New Beginnings UK. You consider that New Beginnings UK is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of New Beginnings UK. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory accounts.
NMR Accountants Ltd
Aura Business Centre 412 Stretford Road Hulme Manchester Lancashire M15 4AE
3 June 2025
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6 AUGUST 2024
| Turnover Cost of sales Gross surplus Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating surplus Surplus on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on surplus on ordinary activities Surplus for the financial year |
2024 £ 196,167 (29,754) 166,413 (169,207) 3,585 791 791 - 791 |
2023 £ 115,671 (14,298) |
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| 101,373 (83,052) 4,336 |
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| 22,657 | ||
| 22,657 - |
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| 22,657 |
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 6 AUGUST 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 4 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 5 Net current assets Net assets Reserves 6 Profit and loss account Members' funds |
2024 £ 1,338 39,235 (5,787) 33,448 34,786 34,786 34,786 |
2023 £ 1,574 34,812 (2,391) |
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| 32,421 | ||
| 33,995 | ||
| 33,995 | ||
| 33,995 |
For the year ending 6 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 3 June 2025 and were signed on its behalf by
Bilal Brown Director
Company Registration No. CE026348
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AS AT 6 AUGUST 2024
| At 7 August 2022 Profit for the year At 6 August 2023 At 7 August 2023 Profit for the year At 6 August 2024 |
Share capital £ - - - - |
Profit & loss account £ 11,338 22,657 33,995 33,995 791 34,786 |
Total £ 11,338 22,657 |
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| 33,995 | |||
| 33,995 791 |
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| 34,786 |
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6 AUGUST 2024
1 Statutory information
New Beginnings UK is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, registration number CE026348. The registered office is Prospect House, Featherstall Road South, Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, OL9 6HL, UK.
2 Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:
| Computer equipment 15% 4 Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 7 August 2023 At 6 August 2024 Depreciation At 7 August 2023 Charge for the year At 6 August 2024 Net book value At 6 August 2024 At 6 August 2023 5 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals Deferred income |
2024 £ 325 5,462 5,787 |
Computer equipment £ At cost 1,852 |
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| 1,852 | ||
| 278 236 |
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| 514 | ||
| 1,338 | ||
| 1,574 | ||
| 2023 £ 275 2,116 |
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| 2,391 |
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6 AUGUST 2024
6 Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.�
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
7 Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 3 (2023: 3).
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NEW BEGINNINGS UK DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6 AUGUST 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Turnover | ||
| Sales | 196,167 | 115,671 |
| Cost of sales | ||
| Direct labour | 7,605 | 3,013 |
| Other direct costs | 22,149 | 11,285 |
| 29,754 | 14,298 | |
| Gross profit | 166,413 | 101,373 |
| Administrative expenses | ||
| Wages and salaries | 44,387 | 24,597 |
| Travel and subsistence | 62,404 | 7,548 |
| Entertaining | 36,656 | 31,465 |
| Rent | 2,640 | 2,640 |
| Telephone and fax | 170 | 108 |
| Postage | 2,825 | 1,566 |
| Stationery and printing | 699 | 255 |
| Subscriptions | 238 | 1,328 |
| Bank charges | 206 | 135 |
| Software | 8,155 | 1,528 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 317 | 578 |
| Depreciation | 236 | 278 |
| Accountancy fees | 1,650 | 2,235 |
| Advertising and PR | 8,624 | 8,791 |
| 169,207 | 83,052 | |
| Other operating income | ||
| Other operating income | 3,585 | 4,336 |
| Operating profit | 791 | 22,657 |
| Profit on ordinary activities before taxation | 791 | 22,657 |
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Independent Examiner Report:
1) Income:
a) Donations:
Cash deposit – Identified – Satisfied
CAF- Checked donations over £500 (Satisfied)
Individuals –
Limited Companies – identified donation of £9K on 8/9/23 (Satisfied) Umrah Deposits –
Stripe – Checked donations over £1000 (Satisfied)
There were some umrah deposits identified however these were due to allocation preferences. These have now been rectified.
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b) Identified that sponsorship payments have been allocated to Donations. If this continues, then a separate Sponsorship nominal is highly recommended.
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c) Identified that some stripe payments have been allocated to Eid payment. Verify?
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d) Identified grants of £9.8k received from Platinum Patron. (Satisfied)
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e) Checked Umrah deposits over £1K (Satisfied)
2) Expenses:
- a) Direct Expenses: Identified postal expenses and commission paid to one of the volunteers. These have been reallocated to their correct nominals.