## **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**
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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.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
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|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**
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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|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.|
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## **Financial Review**
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|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.|
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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.|
**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|
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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**
|1
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5|**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||||