2025-10-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report

Period start date: 1 November 2024 Period end date: 31 October 2025

Charity name: Al-Ma'rifah Foundation Charity registration number: 1201031

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
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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	SORP reference
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	It is with the invaluable support and dedication of our volunteers that Al-Ma’rifah Foundation is able to provide Islamic courses for the benefit of the Muslim population.

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	Al-Ma’rifah Foundation has been planning and carrying out various on site and online courses for the benefit of the Muslim community. The core 9 months courses were continued and we are now keen to keep growing and offering services to the wider community. There is still work to be done to start the activities of food provision.

Additional information

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Al-Ma’rifah Foundation has not needed any funds to be raised as some of the courses carried out in the year were chargeable which covered all of our running costs.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity is in a string financial position as the running costs are relatively low, and all are covered by the income in the year.
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	£24k
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	Fees for yearlong courses charged to attendees for some courses.

Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Association Constitution
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.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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
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

1 2 3 4 5	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Abid Khan
	Rehan Salim
	Sajjaad Suhail Khalil
	Lufti Al-Qaisia
	Adeel Mahmood