BARKING & DAGENHAM MUSLIM ASSOCIATION Annual Report for 2023-2024 Session BDMA Email: BD.MuslimAssociation@gmail.coml
Content Page Trustees, Report Independent Examinerfs Report Receipts and payments accounts 10 Notes to the accounts 13 BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
Barking & Dagenham Muslim Association Trustees. Report FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 21Page BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
Full name: Barking and Dagenham Muslim Association (BDMA) Registered charity number: 1201033 Trustees and Role (Board of Management): Mr. Atiqur Rahman Chairperson Mr. Shabbir Ahmad Kawsar General Secretary Mr. Syed Shahjahan Kadir Treasurer Mr. Abdul Habiz Vice Chairperson Mr Kazi M Aminul Islam Fundraising & Event Lead Members: 17 (including trustees as at 31 October 2024) Bankers: Barclays Bank Plc, Leicester, LE87 2BB Annual Report for the period 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024 1. Introduction By the grace and mercy of Allah (SWT), BDMA has continued to serve the community with dedication, unity, and purpose. Supported by a committed team of volunteers, we have worked diligently to uphold and advance our objectives for the benefit of all. Despite the challenges faced during the 2023-2024 organisational year, our resolve remained strong, turning difficulties into opportunities for growth and service. This report highlights our achievements and milestones throughout the year, reflecting the collective effort and spirit of our community. 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), registered in November 2022. It is governed by an elected Board of Management, responsible for overseeing the Trust's finances and properties. The names and roles of the Board members are listed above. 31Page BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
- BDMA Governance matters 4.1. An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) was held on 13 November 2023 to approve the election policy in preparation for the Election AGM. Other important matters included establishing a committee to explore the potential opportunity of running a local Friday Prayer Service. 4.2. The Election AGM was held on 9 December 2023 at 28 The Drive (BDMA'S official correspondence address). 4.3. BDMA Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, and General Meetings were convened as required to review and interpret the governing documents, and to agree, plan, and implement various activities in support of the CIO'S objectives. 4.4. BDMA has 17 official members, including 5 elected Executive Committee members / Trustees. 4.5. During the session, BDMA was blessed with a strong number of volunteers and regular donors, who served selflessly to deliver services for the benefit of the public. 4.6. BDMA manages a Facebook page and a WhatsApp group for regular service users, providing updates on services and activities. Some former members took control of BDMA'S official WhatsApp group, which had been used to share regular prayer timetables. Despite leadership's efforts to resolve the matter, the issue remained unresolved, leading to the creation of an alternative WhatsApp group. 4.7. In addition to the BDMA CIO Constitution, the organisation maintains the following policy documents: 4.7.1. Safeguarding Policy 4.7.2. Membership Policy 4.7.3. Executive Committee Roles 4.7.4. Electoral Procedure
- BDMA Activities 5.1 . Daily Prayer Facilities for the Public and Members 5.1.1 For the past 6.5 years, BDMA has provided and arranged daily prayer services at 5 Edgefield Court with the support of dedicated volunteers and honorary Imams, including Mr. Kawsar, Mr. Shahid, Mr. Ahmed, Mr. Chowdhury, and others. 5.1.2 As of 15 August 2024, the leaseholder, Mr. M. S. Khan, decided not to rent the propety to BDMA. Despite leadership's best efforts to maintain the service, it was not possible to continue. BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
5.1.3 The closure or reduction of local prayer facilities has caused difficulties and hardship for the local community. Many residents now travel to other locations for prayer, which has weakened community bonds as neighbours no longer have a shared local space to meet and pray together. 5.1.4 BDMA remains committed to seeking opportunities to re-establish prayer facilities for the local community in the future. 5.2. Qur'an Learning Lessons 5.2.1 Weekly Qurfan lessons for adults are held every Tuesday, delivered voluntarily by two qualified teachers, Mr. F. Ahmed and Mr. A. Hussain. Despite current accommodation challenges, this Servi continues to be provided at an alternative location. 5.3. General Public Events 5.3.1 On 13 January 2024, BDMA organised a public event at Nekh. Short talks on New Year's Resolutions were delivered by Imam Yusuf Kawsar and Sheikh Zillani Miah. The event also recognised exemplary volunteers, including M. A. Shahid, A. Hamid, and Yusuf Kawsar, as well as Ustadh Altaf Hussain and Ustadh Fuad Ahmed. 5.3.2 On 5 June 2024, BDMA hosted an event at Nekh Centre on Lessons from Hajj, presented by Maulana M. A. Raqib. A special Dua was made for the mother-in-law of Brothers Zoinul and Ali. 5.3.3 On 23 August 2024, BDMA organised a public talk at HCC on Lessons from the Life of Prophet Yusuf (AS), delivered by Sheikh Ibrahim Khan. 5.4. Ramadan Events 5.4.1 A Ramadan Iftar event was held at HCC, attended by 120 guests. 5.5. Eid Events 5.5.1 The Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 celebration was organised in partnership with LBCA and BCF at Barking Abbey School. 5.5.2 The Eid-ul-Adha 2024 celebration was organised in partnership with LBCA and BCF at Mayesbrook Park. 6. Partnership works 6.1. BDMA has established a partnership with the Interfaith Group of Barking & Dagenham Council. BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
6.2. BDMA has collaborated with various local mosques and community organisations, including the Barking Community Forum (BCF), Hedgecock Community Centre (HCC), Longbridge Bangladeshi Community Association (LBCA), Leftley Sports Club (LSC), and Darul Ummah Goresbrook (DUG- House of the Community). 6.3. BDMA has met with the Council Leader and senior officers to discuss a potential joint venture to develop a Community Hub with integrated prayer facilities. The organisation will continue to actively explore this project. 7. Financial Report (Treasurer's report) 7.1 Full annual account for the period is set out on pages 10 to 13, below is a summarised position as at 31 October 2024: As at 31 October 2024 £ 21,883.37 £20,029.82 1,853.55 7,319.14 9,172.69 Total Income Total Expenditure Sur lus Balance B/F Balance C/F The main expenditure was rental costs associated with providing daily prayer facilities. BDMA events also incurred expenses; however, these were covered through public donations. AII BDMA services were delivered by volunteers, with no paid staff. BDMA received regular monthly donations, both online and in cash, from members and the wider public. 8. Moving forward: 8.1 Building on its proven track record, BDMA aims to expand its services in partnership with the local community and govemment representatives. 8.2 Future priorities include recruiting additional volunteers and members to enhance and broaden community initiatives. 8.3 BDMA is working with local authorities and community organisations to expand both prayer and general services for thÈ local community, including the arrangement of Friday prayers. 61Page BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
- 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.
- Public Benefit Statement 10.1 The trustees have compliéd with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Commission in exercising their power or duties. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Signed Date: 13 August 2025 Name: Atiqur Rahman (Chair) 71 Page BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
Barking & Dagenham Muslim Association Independent Examiner's Report BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Independent Examinevs Report lonA Report to the trusteesl members of and Da enham Musl¥n AssociatM)n BDMA On accounts for the year ended 31-Oct-24 Charity no (rf any) 120103 Set out on pages The tharitvs tNstees arB responsble for the preparatr)n of the accounts. The charitys tnjstees consider that an audit 6 not required for this year under section 144 of the Chaiities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent ex8nknation is needed. Respectlve responslbllltles of It is my responsibifity to: trustees and examiner examkie the aco)unts under sectK)n 145 of the Charities Act, to folow the procedures down in the general Directions given by the Charity Cofrrr#ssK)n (under section 145(5Xb) of the Charities Act, and to state ether particxlar matters have CO to my attention My exarnatIOn was out in accordance with genernl Dkectk)ns gNen by the Chaiity Comrrtission. An exanunatSon indudes a review of the aoUntIng records kept by the thaiity and a corry>arison of the ac(x)unts presented those rerds. It also includes considerdtKin of any unusual fteff6 or disclosures wi the accounts. and seeking explanatK)ns from the trustees conceming any such rrratters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that woukl be quffed in an audit, and consequentty no opnx)n is gNen as to thether the acwunts present a Inje and fairf YW and the report is linited to those matters set out in the Statent bek>w. Basls of Independent examlnerfs statement In (xjnnectlon %Mth nry exarninatK)n, no matter has corre to my attention: 1. 1¢h gfves reasonable cause to bekve that kn, any mateiial respect, the requirew£nts: to keep accounting records n accolance wth sedion 130 of the Chaiities ACL and to prepare accounts lch accolll Imth the accounting recoffls and comply th the accountlng requrements of the CharitEs Act have not been rrnt; or 2. to in ry opinion. attention should be drdwn in order to enable a proper undelanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnerfs ststement Signed= Date: 1310812025 Name: Salik Zahid Relevant professional qualiflcatSon(s) or body (if any): Chartered Instftute of Public Financ£ & Attountancy (CIPFA) Membersh. no 23915 Address: SZ Accounting & Tax SeNs Linited 12 Moffis Street E12NP Sectlon B Disclosure com lete rf the examiner needs to h. ht material roblems. Glve here biief details of any items that the examlnèr wlshes to disclose. BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
Barking & Dagenham Muslim Association Receipts and payments accounts IOIPage BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
Barklng and Daynham Musllm Assoclatlon (BDMA) Receipts and payments accounts Forthe perlod from To 0111112023 3111012024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to Marest £ lo th• noar•5t £ Restrlcted funds Endowment fund8 to ts Mar••t £ Total funds Last year to th• rnar•st £ to the rnarest £ A1 Recel ts Online Donation Event Collèctlons 16,719 1.865 1Q719 10.838 Sub total(Gmss income forAR) 21.883 18.140 A2 Asset and Investment sales, see table . Sub total 21.883 21.883 18.140 A3Pa Accountant Fpe Equipent and Supplies Other Staff thsts Event Expenses RefreshTrpnt InsuT8nGe P£nt total 20,030 14.700 A4 Asset and Snvostment purGhases, (see table) Sub total Totalpayments 20.030 20,030 14,700 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfer5 between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thts year end 1,854 1,854 3.440 7.319 9.172 7,319 9.172 3,879 7.319 IIIPage BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrktod Reslr6ctod funds Endowment funds funds to rnarngt £ to rnarost £ Categones Details B1 Cash funds tkniations 9.172 Total cash fiin 9.172 Unrastrfcted funds to nex•st £ Restrlcted funds Endowment funds to near•st £ Details to rnar•st £ B2 Other monetsry assets Details CL¥t (QFrtlwl) B3 knvestment assets Fwxl to whlch asset Detalls Any equlpnts CcAt CArrert val (OF¢lcYMI) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Details Ilablllty r•late$ (ortlcThil) B5 Liabilities Signed by one or twstees on behalf of all the tnjstees ture Print Name Date of apwoval 1310812025 1310812025 121Page BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024
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 paty transaction during this financial period. Report Ends 131Page BDMA Annual Report for 2023-2024