Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 Jan 2024 Period start date To 31 Dec 2024 Period end date
Charity name: LINCOLN MUSLIM SISTERS FORUM Charity registration number: 1203283
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public, mainly but not exclusively in Lincoln, including holding prayer meetings, lectures, celebrating religious festivals, organising and providing religious learning, spiritual guidance, pastoral care and producing or distributing literature about the Islamic faith. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We have been running various activities for the benefit of the Islamic and wider community such as: • Fun days for children. • Ramadan iftaars. • “Support Homeless” project • Helping refugees. • Children Islamic education sessions. • Eid Funday. • Football sessions. Most activities include hiring venue, resources for activities, food/refreshments, gifts,…etc. which is reflected in the accounts. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All activities are for public benefit, Muslims and non-muslims, and promotes uniting and integration, and were publicised through various channels such as Whatsapp and emails, in addition to word-of-mouth. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | • Helping Homeless and refugees: Providing regular food (including warm meals in some Sundays), collecting and providing donated cloth and other required items for refugees (based on their needs and cases). • Educating and uniting the main beneficiaries, through the fun and educational events and sessions, as well as the sports. • Integrating with the wider society (cohesion), through activities like Ramadan Iftars, supporting the needy (homeless and refugees), participating with the council and other organisations for the benefit of the overall community in Lincoln. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance | Para 1.41 |
against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income: £ 8,868.19 [Jan-Dec 2024]. Our main income so far is through donations, mainly from the beneficiaries. Spend: £ 5,658.93 [Jan-Dec 2024] This is mainly for hiring venues (for the activities), buying material/resources for the activities (Art & craft, books, gifts,…etc.), and costs of food and support for the homeless & refugees. Trustees have not been paid. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity only registered in May 2023. According to the above (Income/Spend), the remaining balance (on Dec. 2024) is £4579.95. This is to support (when needed) any shortfall in donation (and also to make sure that no one is disadvantaged) In the longer term, we are planning to invest in a building (whenever possible/feasible) to help run and expand on our activities. This would cut out the costs of renting venues and allow us to develop our events to be more centralised and easily accessible. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £4579.95 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Announcement and voting, as per the constitution. |
| including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
constitution. |
|---|---|---|
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | LINCOLN MUSLIM SISTERS FORUM |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1203283 |
| Charity’s principal address | 55 Wragby Road, Sudbrooke, Lincoln LN2 2QU. |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghada Mohamed | ||||
| Yeti Hadiawati | ||||
| Miranda Hashmi | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Ghada Mohamed Full name(s) Ghada Mohamed Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 08/11/2025