2025-09-30-accounts

Annual Report

For the Year Ending 30 September 2025

Northstowe Muslims (Registered Charity No. 1203216)

Trustees

• Jawad Nawash (Chair)

• Yesim Demir (Treasurer)

• Saeed Fazal

• Suzan Murrad

• Kamruj Jaman

• Ateeq Nasir

• Omar Beg

Structure, Governance and Management

• Northstowe Muslims is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2023 and governed by a Foundation Constitution.

• The charity is managed by its Board of Trustees, all of whom serve on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration or financial benefits for their services.

• The charity’s operations are guided by its governing document and supported by policies including Safeguarding, Media and Communications, and Finance.

Trustee Appointment and Training

• Trustees are appointed for a term of three years through a resolution passed at a properly convened trustees’ meeting.

• The charity aims to ensure broad representation of the Northstowe Muslim community while considering the skills and experience required for effective administration.

• Upon appointment, trustees receive a copy of the governing document and Charity Commission guidance.

Charity Objectives

• To advance the Islamic faith for the public benefit.

• To benefit the residents of Northstowe and surrounding areas through education, social welfare and community engagement.

• To undertake any charitable activities deemed to be in the public benefit according to the laws of England and Wales.

Funding

• The charity relies primarily on voluntary donations and community contributions.

• Funding supports prayer facilities, Islamic classes, Ramadan activities, educational resources and community events.

• Refugee families and those facing hardship are supported through subsidised or fully funded participation where possible.

Banking and Financial Controls

• Bank: Metro Bank

• Account Number: 49588399

• Sort Code: 23-05-80

• The charity operates a dual-authorisation banking process.

• Financial records are maintained using QuickBooks accounting software.

Financial Statements

• The Statement of Financial Activities for the period from October 2024 to September 2025 is attached as Appendix 1.

Activities and Achievements

• Continued collaboration with the Northstowe Church Network regarding the proposed shared faith centre initiative.

• Maintained active communication channels including WhatsApp groups, website, Facebook and Instagram.

• Organised regular congregational prayers, Ramadan Taraweeh prayers, Eid celebrations and educational events.

• Delivered weekly Islamic classes for children.

• Supported refugee families through food vouchers, educational support and social integration assistance.

• Participated in wider community events including festivals and interfaith activities.

• Published monthly articles in Northstowe News promoting community awareness and positive engagement.

Lessons Learned

• Community engagement and consultation remain essential to the charity’s success and sustainability.

Plans for the Future

• Continue engagement regarding the proposed faith centre development.

• Expand educational and youth activities.

• Strengthen community partnerships and interfaith collaboration.

• Continue supporting vulnerable families and refugees.

Northstowe Muslims Financial Activities

1 October, 2024 to 30 September, 2025

Opening Bank Balance Income: Adha 25 Prayers Donations received Adha 25 sponsorship received Adha 25 ticket sale Class fees Donations to Refugees Eid Al Adha prayers 25 Sponsorship received Eid Al Fiter 25 donations received Eid Al Fiter 25 income from food sales Eid Fiter 25 Cat Sponsors Contributions General Donations Prayer Room Donation Ramadan 25 donations received Total for Income	£
	£3,243.41
	432.55 130.00 561.11 2,227.00 1,650.00 40.00 0.00 211.84 435.00 1,123.30 1,022.00 2,350.00
	£10,182.80
Expenditures: Adha 25 expenses Adha Prayers Annual General Meeting 2025 Room Rent books for class Bouncy Castle Adha 25 Bouncy Castle Eid Al Fiter 25 class room rent class stationary consultation meeting _ Islamic Centre Donation to Northstowe News Eid 25 cutlery Eid Al Adha prayers venue hir Eid Al Fiter 25 venue booking Iftar celebration 25 venue hire Imam- Taraweeh Leading 2025 Isra and Mirage 25 Isra and Miraj 25 Khitmat Quran Night dessert liability Insurance 25	395.00 141.00 105.00 143.71 200.00 140.00 630.00 101.97 24.00 175.00 166.73 60.00 140.00 70.00 1,500.00 50.00 150.43 70.50 268.00

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NM Posters Northstowe Day 24 event Northstowe Mid-summer festival DAWA materials Partitions Prayer room rent Qadr night 25 Refugee Catering support Initiative Refugee Children Ice cream Adha Prayers 25 Refugee Children school uniform Refugee NM DAY FOOD Refugee prepaid cards Sum up device cost Taraweeh 25 Venue hire website hosting 25 Total for Expenditures Net operating Income Closing Bank Balance	142.97 317.66 218.06 69.95 1,347.00 38.00 225.00 32.50 163.00 168.49 1,240.00 30.00 820.00 246.90
	£9,590.87
	£591.93
	**£3,835.34 **

Chair Jawad Nawash

Treasurer Yesim Demir

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