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2024-02-29-accounts

Dar Al-Islam Centre

Charity No. 1197956

Company No. CE028367

Trustees' Report and Unaudited Accounts

29 February 2024

Dar Al-Islam Centre Contents

Pages
Trustees' Annual Report 1
Independent Examiner's Report 2
Statement of Financial Activities 3
Summary Income and Expenditure Account 4
Balance Sheet 5
Statement of Cash flows 6
Notes to the Accounts 7
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 8

Page 1

Dar Al-Islam Centre Trustees Annual Report

The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 29 February 2024.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Company No. CE028367

Charity No. 1197956

Principal Office

61 Anson Road London NW2 3UY

Registered Office

61 Anson Road London NW2 3UY

Directors and Trustees

The Directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law. The following Directors and Trustees served during the year:

H. Al-Najafi A. Al-Saraj M. Baraka S. Hussain

Accountants

Nova Accountants LTD Suite 3313 Unit 3a 34-35 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8DX

Bankers

Lloyds Bank

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

1) To advance the religion of Islam, by means of, but not exclusively, promoting the teachings and tenets of Islam, provision of facilities for worship and events, facilities for marriage and other activities as determined from time to time, in accordance with the tenets of Muslim Shia Ithna-Ashari Faith. 2) To advance education for the benefit of the general public by means of, but not exclusively, the provision or the assistance in the provision of educational activities and facilities, such as tuition, nurseries and schools.

Page 2

Dar Al-Islam Centre

Trustees Annual Report

The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes marriage and wedding services, funeral services, educational classes and sessions, Friday prayers, Visits and Tours, Library, Marriage and Mental health counselling. On top of other activities.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

During this period, the charity has performed well against its objectives, demonstrating significant growth and impact. We have expanded both the number and scope of our programs and services, ensuring greater support for the community. Utilization of our center has increased, reflecting heightened engagement and demand for our offerings. To support this growth, we have hired additional staff and welcomed more volunteers, enabling us to run our activities more effectively. Furthermore, we completed a major project with the establishment of a washroom for the deceased.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The turnover of the centre has increased, reflecting the greater activities we have carried and the growth in fundraising necessary to achieve that growth.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Our primary focus will be on providing a broader range and high-quality services that address the pressing needs of the community.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

Signed on behalf of the board

M. Baraka Trustee 29 February 2024

Page 3

Dar Al-Islam Centre Independent Examiners Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Dar Al-Islam Centre

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Dar Al-Islam Centre for the year ended 29 February 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

As the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of FMAAT, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Darren Warren FMAAT Nova Accountants LTD Suite 3313 Unit 3a 34-35 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8DX 29 February 2024

Page 4

Dar Al-Islam Centre Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 29 February 2024

Notes
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
4
Charitable activities
5
Other trading activities
6
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
Other
8
Total
Net gains on investments
Net income
Transfers between funds
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
162,712
-
99,688
Total funds
2024
£
162,712
-
99,688
Total funds
2023
£
99,073
5,674
54,851
262,400
57,905
173,459
262,400
57,905
173,459
159,598
11,886
80,747
231,364
-
231,364
-
92,633
-
31,036
-
31,036
-
66,965
-
31,036 31,036 66,965
31,036
66,965
31,036
66,965
66,965
-
98,001 98,001 66,965

Page 5

Dar Al-Islam Centre Summary Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 29 February 2024

Income
Gross income for the year
Expenditure
Total expenditure for the year
Net income before tax for the year
Net income for the year
2024
£
262,400
262,400
231,364
231,364
31,036
31,036
2023
£
159,598
159,598
92,633
92,633
66,965
66,965

Page 6

Dar Al-Islam Centre Balance Sheet

at 29 February 2024

Company No.
CE028367
Notes
2024
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
13,167
13,167
Current assets
Debtors
12
7,567
Cash at bank and in hand
80,420
87,987
Creditors:Amount falling due within one year
13
(3,153)
Net current assets
84,834
Total assets less current liabilities
98,001
Net assets excluding pension asset or liability
98,001
Total net assets
98,001
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds
14
Unrestricted funds
14
General funds
98,001
98,001
Reserves
14
Total funds
98,001
2023
£
13,167
13,167
3,859
52,832
56,691
(2,893)
53,798
66,965
66,965
66,965
66,965
66,965
66,965

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

For the year ended 29 February 2024 the company was entitled to exemption 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 directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

Approved by the board on 29 February 2024

And signed on its behalf by:

M. Baraka Trustee 29 February 2024

Page 7

Dar Al-Islam Centre Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 29 February 2024

Cash flows from operating activities
Net income per Statement of Financial Activities
Adjustments for:
Increase in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade and other payables
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash from financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
Components of cash and cash equivalents
Cash and bank balances
2024
£
31,036
(3,708)
260
27,588
-
-
27,588
52,832
80,420
80,420
80,420
2023
£
66,965
(3,859)
2,892
65,998
(13,167)
-
52,831
-
52,831
52,832
52,832

Page 8

Dar Al-Islam Centre Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 29 February 2024

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

Fund accounting

Income

Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable. Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. investment assets

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Dar Al-Islam Centre Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Freehold investment property

Investment properties are measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance sheet date and are not depreciated. All gains or losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise.

Stocks

Stock is included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Donated items of stock are recognised at fair value which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay for the items on the open market.

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

Trade and other creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Page 10

Dar Al-Islam Centre Notes to the Accounts

Research and development

Expenditure on research and development is written off in the year in which it is incurred.

Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period.

Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date that the transaction occurred.

All exchange differences are are taken into account in arriving at net income/expenditure.

Leased assets

Where the charity enters into a lease which entails taking substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of an asset, the lease is treated as a finance lease.

Leases which do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to charity are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the charity at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet date as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised immediately, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the charity's policy on borrowing costs.

Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis.

Pension costs

The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payments obligations. The contributions are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.

Receipt of donated goods, facilities and services

All donated goods, facilities and services received are recognised within incoming resources and expenditure at an estimate of the value to the charity.

2 Company status

The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital.

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Dar Al-Islam Centre Notes to the Accounts

3 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

3
Statement of Financial Activities - prior year
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Other
Total
Net income
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses:
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds carried forward
4
Income from donations and legacies
5
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
£
162,712
-
162,712
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
99,073
5,674
54,851
159,598
11,886
80,747
92,633
66,965
66,965
66,965
66,965
Total
2024
£
162,712
-
162,712
Total
2024
£
-
-
Total funds
2023
£
99,073
5,674
54,851
159,598
11,886
80,747
92,633
66,965
66,965
66,965
66,965
Total
2023
£
40,073
59,000
99,073
Total
2023
£
5,674
5,674

Page 12

Dar Al-Islam Centre Notes to the Accounts

6 Income from other trading activities

Rental Income
7
Expenditure on charitable activities
Expenditure on charitable
activities
Governance costs
8
Other expenditure
Employee costs
Motor and travel costs
Premises costs
General administrative costs
Legal and professional costs
9
Trustee remuneration and expenses
The nature of the reimbursed expenses
zero
10 Staff costs
Salaries and wages
Pension costs
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
Unrestricted
£
99,688
99,688
Unrestricted
£
16,494
41,411
-
57,905
Unrestricted
£
-
114,204
4,174
32,070
16,803
6,208
173,459
2024
Number
2024
104,558
2,156
106,714
Total
2024
£
99,688
99,688
Total
2024
£
16,494
41,411
-
57,905
Total
2024
£
-
114,204
4,174
32,070
16,803
6,208
173,459
Total
2023
£
54,851
54,851
Total
2023
£
-
-
11,886
11,886
Total
2023
£
249
53,070
-
14,114
10,502
2,812
80,747
2023
Number
2023
51,859
1,181
53,040

Page 13

Dar Al-Islam Centre Notes to the Accounts

11 Tangible fixed assets

Cost or revaluation
At 1 March 2023
At 29 February 2024
Net book values
At 29 February 2024
At 28 February 2023
12 Debtors
Other debtors
13 Creditors:
amounts falling due within one year
Other taxes and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
14 Movement in funds
Restricted funds:
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
Total funds
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
Fixed assets
Net current assets
At 1 March
2023
66,965
66,965
£
810
810
810
810
2024
£
7,567
7,567
2024
£
2,793
359
1
3,153
Incoming
resources
(including
other
gains/losses
)
£
262,400
262,400
Unrestricted
funds
£
12,357
77,930
90,287
£
12,357
12,357
12,357
12,357
Resources
expended
£
(231,364)
(231,364)
Restricted
funds
£
810
6,904
7,714
£
13,167
13,167
13,167
13,167
2023
£
3,859
3,859
2023
£
2,533
359
1
2,893
At 29
February
2024
£
98,001
98,001
Total
£
13,167
84,834
98,001

Page 14

Dar Al-Islam Centre Notes to the Accounts

16 Reconciliation of net debt

Reconciliation of net debt
Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt
At 1 March
2023
£
Cash flows
£
At 29
February
2024
£
52,832 27,588 80,420
52,832
52,832
27,588
27,588
80,420
80,420

17 Commitments

Operating lease commitments

Annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

2024
Land and
buildings
£
Operating leases with expiry date:
Pension commitments
The pension cost charge to the company
amounted to:
18 Related party disclosures
Controlling party
2024
2023
Other
Land and
buildings
£
£
2024
£
2,156
2023
Other
£
2023
£
1,181

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital; thus no single party controls the company.

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Dar Al-Islam Centre Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 29 February 2024

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Rental Income
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Governance costs
Total of expenditure on charitable
activities
Other expenditure
Employee costs
Salaries/wages
Pension costs
Temporary staff
Motor and travel costs
Travel and subsistence
Premises costs
Rates
Light, heat and power
Premises cleaning
Premises repairs and
maintenance
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
162,712
-
162,712
-
-
99,688
99,688
262,400
16,494
41,411
57,905
-
-
57,905
-
-
104,558
2,156
7,490
114,204
4,174
4,174
618
12,257
1,445
17,750
Total funds
2024
£
162,712
-
162,712
-
-
99,688
99,688
262,400
16,494
41,411
57,905
-
-
57,905
-
-
104,558
2,156
7,490
114,204
4,174
4,174
618
12,257
1,445
17,750
Total funds
2023
£
40,073
59,000
99,073
5,674
5,674
54,851
54,851
159,598
-
-
-
11,886
11,886
11,886
249
249
51,859
1,181
30
53,070
-
-
1,423
4,483
-
8,208

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Dar Al-Islam Centre Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

General administrative costs,
including depreciation and
amortisation
Bank charges
Equipment expensed
General insurances
Software, IT support and related
costs
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions
Sundry expenses
Telephone, fax and broadband
Legal and professional costs
Accountancy and bookkeeping
Other legal and professional
costs
Total of expenditure of other costs
Total expenditure
Net gains on investments
Net income
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other Gains
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
32,070
20
-
4,122
1,535
6,509
697
2,033
1,887
16,803
3,871
2,337
6,208
173,459
231,364
-
31,036
31,036
-
31,036
66,965
98,001
32,070
20
-
4,122
1,535
6,509
697
2,033
1,887
16,803
3,871
2,337
6,208
173,459
231,364
-
31,036
31,036
-
31,036
66,965
98,001
14,114
159
2,175
3,772
-
2,237
701
198
1,260
10,502
1,625
1,187
2,812
80,747
92,633
-
66,965
66,965
-
66,965
-
66,965

Page 17

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report
Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/
members of
On accounts for the
period ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and
basis of report
Dar Al-Islam Centre
29 February 2024
Charity no1197956
One to Four (including these two pages)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the period ended 29/02/2024
As the charity's trustees, 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 Trust’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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:
Darren Warren
Date:
24/12/2024
Darren Warren – Paxton Independent Examiners
FMAAT
61a High Street South
Rushden
Northants, NN10 ORA

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Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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Dar Al-Islam Centre

Financial Activities

March 2023 - February 2024

TOTAL
Income
Donations and legacies 53,637.66
Bazaar 834.75
Bint Al Huda School 236.10
Deceased Washroom 57,087.35
General Donations 4,923.68
Marriage Confirmation 610.00
SumUp Donations 1,497.58
Total Donations and legacies 118,827.12
Gift Aid Cliams 22,938.32
Rent Received 76,613.29
Sales 14,305.04
Stripe Donations 15,126.89
Umrah Trip -8,485.99
Venue Hire 23,074.40
Total Income £262,399.07
Cost of Sales
Cost of Washroom 41,410.65
Total Cost of Sales £41,410.65
TOTAL £220,988.42
Expenditures
Accountancy Fees 3,870.62
Advertising/Promotional 340.91
Bank charges 19.54
Brent Council 617.65
Cleaner 1,445.00
Computer Costs 1,535.33
food products 14,702.73
Imam Fees 7,490.00
Insurances 4,121.65
Office/General Administrative Expenses 6,485.75
Other Professional Services 2,337.49
Payroll Expenses
Pension 2,156.08
Taxes 8,835.35
Wages 95,722.33
Total Payroll Expenses 106,713.76
Phone Costs 1,887.44
Printing, Postage and Stationery 22.94
Repair and maintenance 17,749.86
School Fees 800.00
Speaker Fees 650.00
Subscriptions 697.19
Sundry Expenses 1,486.89
Travel and Accommodation 4,174.00

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Dar Al-Islam Centre

Financial Activities

March 2023 - February 2024

TOTAL
Uncategorised Expense 545.95
Utilities Gas 12,257.40
Total Expenditures £189,952.10
NET OPERATING INCOME £31,036.32
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) £31,036.32

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