REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1202767
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Muslim Scout Fellowship
M Raza & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 166 Whitchurch Road Cardiff CF14 3NA
Muslim Scout Fellowship
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 7 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
Muslim Scout Fellowship
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The charity's activities are open to beneficiaries regardless of background and are designed to advance education, citizenship, and community cohesion through scouting.
The Muslim Scout Fellowship promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential; as individuals, as responsible citizens and members of their local, national and international communities focussing on outreach within the Muslim communities of the UK..
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Governance Arrangements
Structure:
General Assembly: Maximum two representatives per group. A representative voice for all Muslim majority groups in the UK. > Board of Trustees: Oversees strategic decisions and risk management. Trustees are elected by the General Assembly
Leadership Team (Executive Committee): Composed of senior volunteers and staff managing key departments, led by the Manager and Deputy Manager. Trustee On boarding and Evaluation:
New trustees undergo an induction process, including mandatory training.
Roles and responsibilities are assigned based on individual skills and strategic objectives.
Trustees' progress and deliverables are evaluated by the Chairman and Manager using key performance indicators. Decision-Making: > Strategic decisions: Board of Trustees.
Operational decisions: Senior Leadership Team, with high level approval by Manager/Deputy Manager > Departmental decisions: Department Heads, with consultation as needed.
__________ Risk Management
The trustees maintain oversight of risk and are in the process of formalising a comprehensive risk register, overseen by a Risk management working Group. > Financial Risks: Monitored through strategic financial planning, departmental budgeting and tracking, regular reviews, and adherence to our reserve policies.
Legal Risks: Ensured through compliance with UK charity law, Scouts POR (Policy, Organisation, and Rules), including event risk assessments, safeguarding policies, and GDPR.
Operational Risks: Addressed through standard operating procedures, robust training for volunteers and leaders to ensure consistency and quality, and regular reviews for continuous improvement.
Reputational Risks: Managed through proactive engagement with stakeholders and transparent communication. To strengthen our approach, we are developing a screening and vetting policy to ensure high standards of accountability. Additionally, trustees will establish a Risk Management Working Group and maintain a comprehensive risk register to identify, monitor, and mitigate potential risks effectively.
__________ Achievements and Performance
Over the past 12 months, MSF has:
Delivered 10 National Events - 4,304 Attendees
Engaged with 120 groups for regular support
Delivered 11 Training Events - 374 Attendees
Ran 2 International Events - 165 Attendees
Ran 3 Explorer Events - 310 Attendees
Produced 11 further programme resources to support local groups.
Ran 14 webinars for leaders
__________ Impact and Outcomes Beneficiaries Supported:
Engaged with over 26 events and touchpoints throughout the year, supporting 120 Muslim Scout groups and young people nationwide.
Developed 11 tailored programme resources that were distributed to all active groups to support their weekly sessions. These resources have directly benefited many groups and young people, enhancing their Scouting experience.
Trained 374 leaders, equipping them with the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality Scouting activities.
Ran 14 webinars for leaders reaching 406 leaders in total.
Provided 3636 young people with opportunities to participate in local, regional and national Scouting events, supporting their personal growth and wider community engagement and social cohesion.
Delivered 14 webinars totalling 406 attendees
Facilitated 2 international trips for 165 attendees: broadening their horizons, fostering a sense of global citizenship, and enabling them to connect with peers and communities worldwide.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
These efforts have strengthened the Scouting network, empowered young people, and fostered resilient communities.
Reserves Policy
MSF currently maintains a reserve fund of £50,000, with a goal to build reserves equivalent to six months of our operating costs. This will ensure financial stability even in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Reserves are reviewed annually by the trustees.
Fundraising Activities
Funds are raised through grants, community fundraising, merchandise sales, and event profits. These funds support operations, staff costs, and programme delivery.
__________ Future Developments Strategic Goals for the Coming Year:
- Establish MSF as a recognised, reliable, reputable and respected charity with strong transparent governance. 2. Achieve greater financial sustainability by developing a diversified portfolio of income streams. 3. Sustainably grow scouting, reaching out to new Muslim communities, as well as the most disadvantaged and underserved within these communities. 4. Improve our support offering to local groups through training, resources, and events. 5. Strengthen our organisational infrastructure by investing in technology and staffing.
__________ Volunteer, Staff and Donor Contributions Our volunteers are the backbone of MSF, giving their time, skills, and passion to ensure the smooth running of our programmes and events.
Volunteers
Key Contributions:
Delivering high-quality Scouting activities and mentorship to young people. > Supporting the planning and execution of national and regional events.
Assisting with programme adaptation to meet the unique needs of Muslim communities.
Staff
Our staff bring their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to the day-to-day operations of MSF. Key Contributions:
Developing and distributing tailored programme resources. > Coordinating training sessions for leaders and volunteers. > Managing relationships with partners, funders, and stakeholders. > Overseeing administrative tasks and ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
Funders and supporters
The generosity of our funders and supporters has been critical in enabling MSF to achieve its goals.
Key Contributions:
Funding core operations, including staff salaries and programme development. > Supporting the delivery of our services
Providing resources for group-level activities and training programmes.
Together, our volunteers, staff, and funders form a dynamic network of support that drives the impact of MSF. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and look forward to their continued involvement in building a brighter future for young British Muslims through Scouting.
__________ Partnerships and Collaborations
Significant partnerships formed include: Funders in Good, Islamic Relief, NCS, Paddle UK, England & Wales Cricket Board, and the National Waqf Fund. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all for supporting our work and look forward to strengthening our collaborations in the coming years.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1202767
Principal address
The Scout Association Gilwell Park London E4 7QW
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Trustees
Nora Nagi Yousif Eltom Humaairah Jama (resigned 31.3.25) Amir Aziz Cheema Mehdi Boujomaa Abdul Rauf Patel Anwar Hussain Zaheer Khalil
Incoming Trustees (as of 29 November 2025): > Nasser Sheikh > Rabiyah Yusuf > Ayesha Karim > Mohammed Abou Daya
Independent Examiner
M Raza & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 166 Whitchurch Road Cardiff CF14 3NA
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Mehdi Boujomaa (Jan 26, 2026, 5:12pm)
Mehdi Boujomaa - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Muslim Scout Fellowship
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Muslim Scout Fellowship
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Muslim Scout Fellowship (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Faraz Raza (Jan 27, 2026, 10:03am)
Faraz Raza
M Raza & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 166 Whitchurch Road Cardiff CF14 3NA
27 January 2026
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Muslim Scout Fellowship
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds fund Notes £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 170,880 - Charitable activities Charitable activities 326,661 - Other trading activities 2 24,408 - Other income (22,991) - Total 498,958 - EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable activities 389,228 - Depreciation 18,823 - Total 408,051 - NET INCOME 90,907 - Transfers between funds 7 765 (765) Net movement in funds 91,672 (765) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 136,820 50,765 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 228,492 50,000 |
31.3.25 31.3.24 Total Total funds funds £ £ 170,880 91,053 326,661 398,249 24,408 - (22,991) 9,405 498,958 498,707 389,228 459,379 18,823 22,150 408,051 481,529 90,907 17,178 - - 90,907 17,178 187,585 170,407 278,492 187,585 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds fund Notes £ £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 5 59,596 - CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 175,151 50,000 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 6 (6,255) - NET CURRENT ASSETS 168,896 50,000 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 228,492 50,000 NET ASSETS 228,492 50,000 FUNDS 7 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
31.3.25 Total funds £ 59,596 225,151 (6,255) 218,896 278,492 278,492 228,492 50,000 278,492 |
31.3.24 Total funds £ 85,349 106,059 (3,823) 102,236 187,585 187,585 136,820 50,765 187,585 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26 January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mehdi Boujomaa (Jan 26, 2026, 5:12pm)
Mehdi Boujomaa - Trustee
Yousif Eltom
Yousif Eltom (Jan 26, 2026, 4:23pm)
Yousif Eltom - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Minibus hire | 13,911 | - |
| Merchandise | 10,497 | - |
| 24,408 | - | |
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Restricted | Total | |||
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| funds | fund | funds | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | 38,553 | 52,500 | 91,053 | |||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 398,249 | - | 398,249 | |||
| Other income | 9,405 | - | 9,405 | |||
| Total | 446,207 | 52,500 | 498,707 | |||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 447,644 | 11,735 | 459,379 | |||
| Depreciation | 22,150 | - | 22,150 | |||
| Total | 469,794 | 11,735 | 481,529 | |||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (23,587) | 40,765 | 17,178 | |||
| Transfers between funds | (10,000) | 10,000 | - | |||
| Net movement in funds | (33,587) | 50,765 | 17,178 | |||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 170,407 | - | 170,407 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 136,820 | 50,765 | 187,585 | |||
| 5. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| COST | Plant and machinery £ |
Motor vehicles £ |
Totals £ |
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| At 1 April 2024 | 13,000 | 94,499 | 107,499 | |||
| Additions | 11,728 | 5,500 | 17,228 | |||
| Disposals | - | (29,906) | (29,906) | |||
| At 31 March 2025 | 24,728 | 70,093 | 94,821 | |||
| DEPRECIATION | ||||||
| At 1 April 2024 | 3,250 | 18,900 | 22,150 | |||
| Charge for year | 4,296 | 14,527 | 18,823 | |||
| Eliminated on disposal | - | (5,748) | (5,748) | |||
| At 31 March 2025 | 7,546 | 27,679 | 35,225 | |||
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||||
| At 31 March 2025 | 17,182 | 42,414 | 59,596 | |||
| At 31 March 2024 | 9,750 | 75,599 | 85,349 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 31.3.25 31.3.24 |
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| £ £ |
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| Taxation and social security | 6,255 3,823 |
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| 7. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Unrestricted funds | Net movement At 1.4.24 in funds £ £ |
Transfers between At funds 31.3.25 £ £ |
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| UNRESTRICTED | 136,820 90,907 |
765 228,492 |
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| Restricted funds | ||||
| RESTRICTED | 50,765 - |
(765) 50,000 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS | 187,585 90,907 |
- 278,492 |
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| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ |
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| UNRESTRICTED | 498,958 | (408,051) 90,907 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS | 498,958 | (408,051) 90,907 |
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| Comparatives for movement in funds | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | Net movement At 1.4.23 in funds £ £ |
Transfers between At funds 31.3.24 £ £ |
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| UNRESTRICTED | 170,407 (23,587) |
(10,000) 136,820 |
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| Restricted funds | ||||
| RESTRICTED | - 40,765 |
10,000 50,765 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS | 170,407 17,178 |
- 187,585 |
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| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are | as follows: | |||
| Unrestricted funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ |
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| UNRESTRICTED | 446,207 | (469,794) (23,587) |
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| Restricted funds | ||||
| RESTRICTED | 52,500 | (11,735) 40,765 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS | 498,707 | (481,529) 17,178 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds UNRESTRICTED Restricted funds RESTRICTED TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.4.23 in funds £ £ 170,407 67,320 - 40,765 170,407 108,085 |
Transfers between funds £ (9,235) 9,235 - |
At 31.3.25 £ 228,492 50,000 278,492 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds UNRESTRICTED Restricted funds RESTRICTED TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 945,165 (877,845) 67,320 52,500 (11,735) 40,765 997,665 (889,580) 108,085 |
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8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Grants Other trading activities Minibus hire Merchandise Charitable activities Charitable activities Other income Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets Insurance claim Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Merchant charges Bank charges Insurance Telephone Travelling Sub contractors Computer running costs Advertising Donations Wages Employers pension Charitable activities Employer social security Motor expenses Depreciation Plant and machinery Motor vehicles Total resources expended Net income |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 55,728 19,164 115,152 71,889 170,880 91,053 13,911 - 10,497 - 24,408 - 326,661 398,249 (22,991) - - 9,405 (22,991) 9,405 498,958 498,707 1,410 391 147 181 - 771 335 1,206 1,341 - 10,500 10,916 5,338 3,857 2,829 1,123 - 8,951 85,789 22,957 1,819 526 249,279 408,500 2,321 - 28,120 - 389,228 459,379 4,296 3,250 14,527 18,900 18,823 22,150 408,051 481,529 90,907 17,178 |
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