BARKING & DAGENHAM MUSLIM ASSOCIATION Annual Report for 2022/23 Session
BDMA Email: BD.MuslimAssociation@gmail.coml
Content
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| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 7 |
| Receipts and payments accounts | 9 |
| Notes to the accounts | 12 |
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Trustees' Report
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
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Full name:
Barking and Dagenham Muslim Association (BDMA)
Registered charity number: 1201033
Trustees and Role (Board of Management):
Mr. Muhammad Abdul Shahid Chairperson Mr. Shabbir Ahmad Kawsar General Secretary Mr. Syed Shahjahan Kadir Treasurer Mr. Atiqur Rahman Vice Chairperson Mr Kazi M Aminul Islam (Co-opted) Fundraising & Event Lead Mr Md. Shamsul Haque (Co-opted) Facilities & Centre Lead
Members:
17 (including trustees as at 31 October 2023)
Bankers:
Barclays Bank Plc, Leicester, LE87 2BB
Annual Report for the period 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023
1. Introduction
By the grace of Allah SWT, BDMA has thrived with a dedicated team of volunteers, effectively advancing BDMA's objectives for the public benefit. The following report outlines our accomplishments during the 2022-2023 session.
2. Aim and Objectives
The objects of the Barking and Dagenham Muslim Association (BDMA) are to advance the Islamic religion for the public benefit by holding prayer meetings, education and training and the celebration of religious festivals.
3. Governance and management
The Barking and Dagenham Muslim Association (BDMA) is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), established in November 2022, and is managed through an elected Board of Management, who maintain the Trust's money and properties. The list of board of management members is above, along with their respective role.
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4. BDMA Governance matters
4.1. An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) was held on 5 Nov 2022 to approve the CIO constitution as proposed by the Charity Commission as well as safeguarding policies to meet the regulatory compliance.
4.2. BDMA had been successful in registering with the Charity Commission as a CIO Association on 16 Nov 2022 and registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. 4.3. AGM was held on 17 Dec 2022.
4.4. BDMA had 8 Executive Committee / Trustees meetings to discuss and understand the governing documents, to agree, plan and execute various activities to promote the CIO’s objectives including making an application to register BDMA with Charity Commission.
4.5. BDMA has 17 official members including 6 Executive Committee members / Trustees.
4.6. BDMA has been blessed with 36 volunteers including 25 regular donors during the session and they served selflessly to carry out the services for the benefits of the members of public.
4.7. BDMA manages a Facebook page and a WhatsApp Group (currently 268 members) of regular service users who receive regular updates about services and activities.
4.8. BDMA has the following policy documents in addition to the BDMA CIO constitution.
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4.8.1 Safeguarding policy
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4.8.2 Membership policy
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4.8.3 Executive Committee roles
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4.8.4 Electoral procedure
5. BDMA Activities
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5.1. Daily prayer facilities for members of public including members. The services are being provided by volunteers and honorary Imam including Mr Y Kawsar, Mr M A Shahid, Mr F Ahmed, Mr S Chowdhury and Mr I Kawsar. Br Aktar Ahmed has been producing monthly prayer timetables to facilitate the daily prayer service.
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5.2. Qur’an Learning Lessons – every Tuesdays for adults delivered by 2 qualified teachers (Mr F Ahmed & Mr A Hussain) on voluntary basis.
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5.3. General Public Events
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i) Special Talk was held on 20 Nov 2022 on the topic of improving the quality of daily Salah delivered by Imam AH Khan and it was attended by over 30 people.
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ii) Special event was held for the family and friends of late Jayraz Miah on 18 Oct 2023 to pay a tribute to his life and legacy and support the grieving process.
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iii) Special event was held on 21 Oct 2023 to pray for peace in Palestine.
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5.4. Ramadan events
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i) Welcome Ramadan event on 18 March 2023 – The event was held at Nekh Foundation, 5 Edgefield Court. The speaker was Sheikh Imdadur Rahman Madani. The food was sponsored by Br Anwar Hussain.
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ii) Ramadan Iftar Event was held on 1 Apr 2023 at at Hedgecock Community Centre. The event was attended by 120 guests including Community Leaders, Ward Councillors and Imam. The main speakers included Sheikh Farook Hossain and Imam Abul Hussain Khan. Cllr Darren Rodwell, Leader of the Council, had also joined the event.
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5.5. Eid Events at Mayesbrook Park
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i) BDMA organised Eidul Fitr event on 21 April 2023 in partnership with LBCA but the event had to be cancelled due to the poor weather.
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ii) BDMA organised historic 2[nd] Eidul Adha prayer event in the Mayesbrook Park on Monday, 19 June 2023 in partnership with BCF and LBCA with the support of London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. The event was very successful in every respect. Imam Ibrahim Khan led the prayer, and it was attended by about 4,000 people including Cllr Ashraf, Deputy Leader of the Council.
6. Partnership works
6.1. BDMA has formed partnership with the Interfaith Group of Barking & Dagenham Council.
6.2. BDMA has worked with other local Mosques and community organisations including Barking Community Forum (BCF), Hedgecock Community Centre (HCC), Longbridge Bangladeshi Community Association (LBCA), Leftley Sports Club (LSC), – DUG (Darul Ummah Goresbrook House of the Community).
7. Financial Report (Treasurer’s report)
7.1 Full annual account for the period is set out on pages 9 to 12, below is a summarised position as at 31 October 2023:
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| Total Income | £ 18,140.25 |
| Total Expenditure | (£ 14,700.42) |
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| Surplus | £ 3,439.83 |
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| Balance B/F | £ 3,879.31 |
| Balance C/F | £ 7,319.14 |
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The main expenditure was rental costs for providing daily prayer facilities.
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The BDMA events also incurred costs, but members of public donated to cover the costs.
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BDMA ran the services through volunteers and there were no paid staff
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BDMA received regular monthly donations (online and cash) from members and members of the public.
8. Moving forward:
8.1 With a proven track record, BDMA aims to expand services in collaboration with the local community and government officials.
8.2 Future focus includes recruiting more volunteers and members to broaden community work.
8.3 BDMA is collaborating with local authorities and community organisations to expand prayer and general services for the local community, including arranging Friday prayers.
9. The charity's policy on reserves
9.1 The policy is to review working capital on a regular basis to ensure that it has sufficient funds and take necessary action if required.
10. Public Benefit Statement
10.1 The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Commission in exercising their power or duties.
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Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Signed _______ Date: 12 August 2024
Name, Chair: Atiqur Rahman
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Independent Examiner's Report
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Receipts and payments accounts
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Shabbir Kawsar Syed Shahjahan Kadir
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Notes to the accounts
1. Receipts & payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
2. Grants & Donations
The trust received no grant funding from any government or public sector bodies, and all receipts has been through donations.
3. Committee members’ remuneration
During this period, a total of £0 was reimbursed to a committee member for travel expenses incurred.
4. Related party transactions
There has been no related party transaction during this financial period.
Report Ends
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