## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From: 01/04/2022 Period start date To: 31/03/2023 Period end date**
## **Charity name: AL-NOOR TRUST**
## **Charity registration number: 1195890**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|---|---|---|
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public in
accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), through
activities such as holding prayer meetings, lectures, public
celebrations of religious festivals, and producing and
distributingliterature to educate others about the faith.|
|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|The main activities in relation to our purposes for the
public benefit, as identified in the accounts, include
receiving general donations, Zakat funds, sponsor funds,
donations for Masjid and Madrusa, donations for sacrifice,
and donations for flood victims support. Additionally,
donations have been made to Islamic charities for the
support of flood victims. These contributions enable us to
advance our charitable goals and provide essential services
to the community, such as religious education, support for
places of worship, humanitarian aid, and various other
forms of assistance aligned with our mission.|
|Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees are familiar and follow the Charities
Commission’s guidance in relation to public benefit|
## **Additional information (optional)**
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|
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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|The charity has achieved several significant milestones
in its efforts to support various causes. Through
general donations, it has garnered substantial financial
support amounting to £3,416. Additionally, Zakat
funds totaling £3,100, sponsor funds of £1,035, and
donations specifically allocated for the Masjid &
Madrusa amounting to £2,560 have been instrumental
in facilitating the charity's operations.
Moreover, the charity has played a crucial role in
providing aid to those in need, particularly through
donations earmarked for specific purposes. For
instance, donations for flood victims support, totaling
£1,355, have been utilized effectively. Notably, the
charity's initiative to provide 1,200 donations to
Islamic charity for flood victims further underscores its
commitment to addressing urgent needs during crises.
These contributions have made a tangible difference in
the lives of beneficiaries, offering essential support
during times of hardship. Beyond the immediate
impact on individuals and communities, the charity's
work also yields wider societal benefits. By addressing
pressing issues such as floods, it fosters resilience and
community cohesion, ultimately contributing to the
overall well-being and stability of society. Through its
diverse range of activities and donations, the charity
demonstrates a commitment to humanitarian principles
and the betterment of society as a whole.|
## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s financial Para 1.21 The charity finds its finances in a healthy state, with
position at the end of the enough donations to fund a pipeline of humanitarian
period projects the next calendar year
Statement explaining the policy Para 1.22 The charity finds that working on a steady pipeline of
for holding reserves stating why projects throughout the year means that they can be
they are held focused on and delivered in an effective and efficient way.
This also helps with tracking delivery status and tracking
costs. Further, the charity is always wanting to work on
delivering innovative empowerment projects that are new
in concept and offer exceptional investment value for
stakeholders. This takes time and patience to emerge and
develop
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £18,721
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 [None]
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 [None]
uncertainties about the charity
continuing as a going concern
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The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any Para 1.47
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any social Para 1.46
investment policy adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)|Para 1.25|Trust Deed|
|How is the charity constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association,CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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|A Chair Trustee is appointed by the trustees by a voting
process|
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and Para 1.51
training of trustees
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider Para 1.51
network with which the charity
works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|AL-NOOR TRUST|
|---|---|
|Other name the charityuses|[None]|
|Registered charity number|1195890|
|Charity’s principal address|Flat 2, 64 GREENHILL ROAD
MOSELEY
BIRMINGHAM
B13 9SS|
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year
appoint trustee (if any)
Hafiz Mohammad Chair
1
Bashir
2 Moin Qadir Trustee
3 Mohammad Farooq Trustee
4
5
6
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
**Director name** [None]
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
|Description of the assets held in
this capacity|[None]|
|---|---|
|Name and objects of the charity
on whose behalf the assets are
held and how this falls within
the custodian charity’s objects|[None]|
|Details of arrangements for
safe custody and segregation of
such assets from the charity’s
own assets|[None]|
**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)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
[None]
## **Other optional information**
[None]
## **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)** Hafiz Mohammad Bashir
**Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Chair Trustee **etc)**
**Date** 11th June, 2024