Trustees’ Annual Report
Period start date: 16 November 2022 Period end date: 31 October 2023
Charity name: Al-Ma'rifah Foundation Charity registration number: 1201031
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Al-Ma’rifah Foundation is established in order to: ●Promote the religious harmony for the benefit of the public and fulfil the aforementioned purposes through various avenues ●Tackle poverty and isolation among socio- economically challenged demographics of society. ●Enlighten society on the true beliefs and teachings of Islam. |
| 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 |
To deliver its purpose, Al-Ma’rifah Foundation will: ●Provide orthodox Islamic courses via online and in- person classes ●Establish links with educational and social and establishments. ●Facilitate initiatives with local mosques to encourage the local community to visit and learn about Islam. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm that they have considered the charity commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | It is with the support and dedication of our volunteers that Al- Ma’rifah Foundation will be able to provide Islamic courses for the benefit of the Muslim population. |
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 | During the year Al-Ma’rifah Foundation has been planning to carry out the charity objectives, which are due to start in the next financial year, therefore no activities have been carried out in the reported financial period. |
Additional information
Al-Ma’rifah Foundation has not needed any funds to be raised as no services were carried out in this period. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Not applicable for the financial period being reported – as there have been no funds coming in our money going out in the period being reported. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Al-Ma’rifah Foundation will hold reserves in order to fund the future development of the activities and to ensure the Charity has sufficient liquid capital to meet its ongoing operational expenses. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0.00 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The Trustees do not have any uncertainties about the Charity continuing as a going concern. |
Additional information
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Not applicable for the financial period being reported – as there have been no funds coming in our money going out in the period being reported in the following financial period the principle source of funding will be from course fees. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Association Constitution |
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| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Trustee appointment is considered by way of the completion of an application form and an interview with the existing Trustees. A majority of trustees can approve the appointment of a new trustee. |
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All Trustees receive an induction setting out the objectives, purpose and procedures of the Charity. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Al-Ma’rifah Foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | Al-Ma’rifah Foundation |
| Registered charity number | 1201031 |
| Charity’s principal address | 2 Falshaw Way Manchester M18 7TG |
Charity Trustees which 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 (if any) |
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| Abid Khan | ||||
| Rehan Salim | ||||
| Sajjaad Suhail Khalil | ||||
| Lufti Al-Qaisia | ||||
| Adeel Mahmood |
| Al-Ma'rifah Foundation | Al-Ma'rifah Foundation | Al-Ma'rifah Foundation | 1201031 | 1201031 | CC16a | |
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Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Cash in hand Signature Adeel Mahmood Details Details Current Account Stripe Account B1 Cash funds Details B2 Other monetary assets Details Total cash funds B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Adeel Mahmood |
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| Date of approval | ||
| Adeel Mahmood | 11/08/2024 |
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