Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/02/2022 Period start date To 31/01/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Stevenage Muslim community centre
Charity registration number: 1001003
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | SMCC is a faith Based charity working in Stevenage charity as set out in its governing document to look after various needs of the local Muslim community |
| 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 charity provides praying facilities, funeral services, marriage ceremonies, Islamic education for children and adults and social gatherings to name just a few. It has a pivotal role in organising cultural and social activities for the Muslim community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees are aware of and abide by the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers N/A
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 successfully achieved many of its objectives including, Purpose-built premises for daily prayers available to any Muslim who wish to use the facilities seven days a week Additional praying facilities are provided during month of Ramadan and on the festivals of Eid Children's Islamic education classes. Act as a Religious Education (RE) centre for schools throughout the county. The praying facilities and the Community Centre is undergoing development to cater for the needs of growing Muslim community in Stevenage and surrounding towns. SMCC is the sole provider of several community services including Muslim funerals and marriage services. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is solely dependent upon donations from the local Muslim community. Our annual income for the financial year is£155,570 and the expenditureforthe year is£293,484. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not hold reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Big spending on construction. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties. |
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 | The charity is solely dependent on donations |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | No investment policy. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No risk facing the charity |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Written constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Registered Charity |
| 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 | Elected by members. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Induction of Trustees is conducted by the Chairman of the committee. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees N/A The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works N/A Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Stevenage Muslim community centre |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | SMCC |
| Registered charity number | 1001003 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Sishes, Vardon road Stevenage Hertfordshire. SG1 5PZ |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sarfraz Awan | Chairman | |||
| Prof Shahid Anis Khan |
Secretary | |||
| Mohamed Slam Khan |
Treasurer | |||
| Farhad Choudhury | ||||
| Dr Majid Islam | ||||
| Dr Imran Abdulkareem |
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| Dr Farrukh Sheikh | ||||
| Dr Syed Ishrat Ali |
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| ~~Zaidi~~ | ||||
– 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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)
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) Awan Full name(s) Dr Sarfraz Awan Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 15/11/2023
STEVENAGE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1001003
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: SHARIQ ABDULLAH CA ABDULLAH AND ABDULLAH CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
STEVENAGE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
| Trustees | Dr Sarfraz Awan | (Chairman) |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Shahid A Khan | (Secretary) | |
| Mr Mohamed S Khan | (Treasurer) | |
| Dr Farrukh Sheikh | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Dr Imran Abdulkareem | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Mr Farhad Choudhury | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Dr Islam Majid | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Dr Ishrat Zaidi | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Independent Examiner: | S Abdullah CA | |
| Abdullah and Abdullah | ||
| Chartered Accountants | ||
| 6 Medway Drive | ||
| Greenford, Middlesex | ||
| UB6 8LN |
Registered Charity No. :
1001003
STEVENAGE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
CONTENTS
1 Independent Examiners Report
2 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
3 Receipts and Payments Account
4 Notes to the Accounts
STEVENAGE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Stevenage Muslim Community Centre (SMCC)
I report on the accounts of SMCC (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2023, which are set out on pages 2 to 4. This report is made solely to the charity’s Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.
My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s Trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for opinions I have formed.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Shariq Abdullah CA Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Abdullah and Abdullah Chartered Accountants 6 Medway Drive, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8LN Date: 15 November 2023
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Stevenage Muslim Community Centre Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 January 2023
| Notes Assets retained for own use Land and buildings 2 Monetary Assets Bank Account Paypal Account Cash Total Cash Other Assets PAYE/NIC Overpayment to HMRC Liabilities Qarz-e-Hasna - Loan 3 Total Liabilities |
Total January 2023 400,000 400,000 15,602 15,602 2,283 2,283 - - 17,885 17,885 1,890 1,890 20,000 20,000 General Fund |
Total January 2022 400,000 400,000 General Fund |
Total January 2022 400,000 400,000 General Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,602 2,283 - |
153,511 2,289 - |
153,511 2,289 - |
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| 17,885 | 155,800 | 155,800 | |
| 1,890 | 2,039 | 2,039 | |
| 65,000 | |||
| 65,000 |
For use by the charity and belonging to the General Purpose Fund: Projector
Approved by the trustees on 15 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Signature : -----------------------------Name : Dr S Awan
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Stevenage Muslim Community Centre Receipts and Payments Account for year ending 31 January 2023
| Notes Income Donations (Including Friday, Ramadan and Other Collections) Gift aid received from HMRC Qarz-e-Hasna - Loan receipt/(payment) Sale of Scaffolding Children Classes Fees Herts County Council Grant HMRC Job Retention Scheme Expenditure Phase II Structural Work Etc. 4 Funeral Expenses Insurance Utilities CCTV & Security Telephone Repairs and Replacements Cleaning Salaries Legal Fees Paypal Charges Bank Charges Subscriptions Council Fees and Charges Pension including Employer's Contribution PAYE & NIC SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) Balance B/Fwd Balance C/Fwd |
£ £ £ £ 144,380 209,054 - 32,152 (45,000) (5,000) 0 8,000 9,190 7,137 2,000 6,000 - 3,675 110,570 261,018 203,111 69,583 - 2,990 1,564 1,990 7,663 2,959 1,343 3,992 849 898 - 5,773 - 560 30,143 33,243 2,100 2,100 246 250 372 452 50 43 600 - 443 443 - 1,500 248,484 126,774 (137,914) 134,244 155,799 21,555 17,885 155,799 2023 2022 |
£ £ £ £ 144,380 209,054 - 32,152 (45,000) (5,000) 0 8,000 9,190 7,137 2,000 6,000 - 3,675 110,570 261,018 203,111 69,583 - 2,990 1,564 1,990 7,663 2,959 1,343 3,992 849 898 - 5,773 - 560 30,143 33,243 2,100 2,100 246 250 372 452 50 43 600 - 443 443 - 1,500 248,484 126,774 (137,914) 134,244 155,799 21,555 17,885 155,799 2023 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 261,018 134,244 21,555 |
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| 248,484 | ||
| 155,799 |
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Stevenage Muslim Community Centre
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 January 2023
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1 These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis.
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2 Land and Buildings is for the charity's own use and is noted at historical cost.
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3 Qarz-e-Hasna (meaning moral obligation to repay if possible) is a private interestfree unsecured loan given to the community centre, mostly by worshippers from the local community to assist with the completion of the Phase II project. Although most of these loans are repayable within one year, some lenders have indicated their willingness to extend the loan period beyond one year.
4 Breakdown of Phase II Structural Work is as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | £ | £ |
| Building Materials | 77,160 | 6,583 |
| Building Contractor | 18,654 | 1,000 |
| AC Contractor | 5,798 | - |
| Stairs | 15,000 | - |
| Water Boring | 17,000 | - |
| Glass and Windows | 69,500 | 53,000 |
| Roofing | - | 9,000 |
| Total | 203,111 | 69,583 |
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STEVENAGE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1001003
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: SHARIQ ABDULLAH CA ABDULLAH AND ABDULLAH CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
STEVENAGE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
| Trustees | Dr Sarfraz Awan | (Chairman) |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Shahid A Khan | (Secretary) | |
| Mr Mohamed S Khan | (Treasurer) | |
| Dr Farrukh Sheikh | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Dr Imran Abdulkareem | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Mr Farhad Choudhury | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Dr Islam Majid | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Dr Ishrat Zaidi | (Executive Committee Member) | |
| Independent Examiner: | S Abdullah CA | |
| Abdullah and Abdullah | ||
| Chartered Accountants | ||
| 6 Medway Drive | ||
| Greenford, Middlesex | ||
| UB6 8LN |
Registered Charity No. :
1001003
STEVENAGE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
CONTENTS
1 Independent Examiners Report
2 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
3 Receipts and Payments Account
4 Notes to the Accounts
STEVENAGE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Stevenage Muslim Community Centre (SMCC)
I report on the accounts of SMCC (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2023, which are set out on pages 2 to 4. This report is made solely to the charity’s Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.
My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s Trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for opinions I have formed.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
-
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or
-
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Shariq Abdullah CA Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Abdullah and Abdullah Chartered Accountants 6 Medway Drive, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8LN Date: 15 November 2023
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Stevenage Muslim Community Centre Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 January 2023
| Notes Assets retained for own use Land and buildings 2 Monetary Assets Bank Account Paypal Account Cash Total Cash Other Assets PAYE/NIC Overpayment to HMRC Liabilities Qarz-e-Hasna - Loan 3 Total Liabilities |
Total January 2023 400,000 400,000 15,602 15,602 2,283 2,283 - - 17,885 17,885 1,890 1,890 20,000 20,000 General Fund |
Total January 2022 400,000 400,000 General Fund |
Total January 2022 400,000 400,000 General Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,602 2,283 - |
153,511 2,289 - |
153,511 2,289 - |
|
| 17,885 | 155,800 | 155,800 | |
| 1,890 | 2,039 | 2,039 | |
| 65,000 | |||
| 65,000 |
For use by the charity and belonging to the General Purpose Fund: Projector
Approved by the trustees on 15 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Signature : -----------------------------Name : Dr S Awan
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Stevenage Muslim Community Centre Receipts and Payments Account for year ending 31 January 2023
| Notes Income Donations (Including Friday, Ramadan and Other Collections) Gift aid received from HMRC Qarz-e-Hasna - Loan receipt/(payment) Sale of Scaffolding Children Classes Fees Herts County Council Grant HMRC Job Retention Scheme Expenditure Phase II Structural Work Etc. 4 Funeral Expenses Insurance Utilities CCTV & Security Telephone Repairs and Replacements Cleaning Salaries Legal Fees Paypal Charges Bank Charges Subscriptions Council Fees and Charges Pension including Employer's Contribution PAYE & NIC SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) Balance B/Fwd Balance C/Fwd |
£ £ £ £ 144,380 209,054 - 32,152 (45,000) (5,000) 0 8,000 9,190 7,137 2,000 6,000 - 3,675 110,570 261,018 203,111 69,583 - 2,990 1,564 1,990 7,663 2,959 1,343 3,992 849 898 - 5,773 - 560 30,143 33,243 2,100 2,100 246 250 372 452 50 43 600 - 443 443 - 1,500 248,484 126,774 (137,914) 134,244 155,799 21,555 17,885 155,799 2023 2022 |
£ £ £ £ 144,380 209,054 - 32,152 (45,000) (5,000) 0 8,000 9,190 7,137 2,000 6,000 - 3,675 110,570 261,018 203,111 69,583 - 2,990 1,564 1,990 7,663 2,959 1,343 3,992 849 898 - 5,773 - 560 30,143 33,243 2,100 2,100 246 250 372 452 50 43 600 - 443 443 - 1,500 248,484 126,774 (137,914) 134,244 155,799 21,555 17,885 155,799 2023 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 261,018 134,244 21,555 |
||
| 248,484 | ||
| 155,799 |
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Stevenage Muslim Community Centre
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 January 2023
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1 These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis.
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2 Land and Buildings is for the charity's own use and is noted at historical cost.
-
3 Qarz-e-Hasna (meaning moral obligation to repay if possible) is a private interestfree unsecured loan given to the community centre, mostly by worshippers from the local community to assist with the completion of the Phase II project. Although most of these loans are repayable within one year, some lenders have indicated their willingness to extend the loan period beyond one year.
4 Breakdown of Phase II Structural Work is as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | £ | £ |
| Building Materials | 77,160 | 6,583 |
| Building Contractor | 18,654 | 1,000 |
| AC Contractor | 5,798 | - |
| Stairs | 15,000 | - |
| Water Boring | 17,000 | - |
| Glass and Windows | 69,500 | 53,000 |
| Roofing | - | 9,000 |
| Total | 203,111 | 69,583 |
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