BARKING & DAGENHAM
MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
Annual Report for 2023-2024 Session
BDMA
Email: BD.MuslimAssociation@gmail.coml

Content
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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
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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.
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4. 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
5. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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)
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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 exarn￿atIOn was out in accordance with genernl Dkectk)ns gNen by the
Chaiity Comrrtission. An exanunatSon indudes a review of the a￿oUntIng records
kept by the thaiity and a corry>arison of the ac(x)unts presented those re￿rds.
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 Y￿W and the report is linited to those matters set out in the State￿nt
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 acco￿lance 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
unde￿landing 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 SeN￿s 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
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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
Equipen￿t 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
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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 equlpn￿ts
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
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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 paty transaction during this financial period.
Report Ends
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