Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 5th June 2023 To 30th March 2024
Charity name: Al-Madinah Institute
Charity registration number: 1203391
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To advance the religion of Islam, by providing facilities for worship and by providing Islamic education and distributing Islamic Literature in accordance to the charity doctrine. |
| 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. |
Publishing Islamic literature: beneficial educative 16 page journals are published on a quarterly basis. The journal cover topics that benefit the public morally and spiritually. Distribution of journals: The published journals are distributed throughout Crawley. Short advices and reminders: On a regular basis, beneficial written advices are shared on social media to the general public. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The trustees have had regard of and comply with the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit. |
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Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
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| Contribution made by volunteers | During this financial period 7 volunteers regularly assisted with the distribution of the journals. All of the trustees also gave their time on a voluntary basis. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
Al-Madinah has made an effort to positively educate the general public on the pristine message of Islam. Over the last financial year, the following has been achieved: A quarterly Journal consisting of 16 pages has been initiated and the first distribution took place in Feb 2024. People from all walks of life will find a section beneficial for their spiritual and mental wellbeing. There is a competition section for youngsters also to participate and with prizes. 1000 copies of the journal were printed. 800 were distributed around Crawley, door to door. 200 were distributed after the Friday Prayers. 100 booklets titled ‘Profit From Ramadan’ were also distributed free of charge to members of the society who requested advice on how to reap maximum benefit from the blessed month. To further our activities, trustees have been actively searching for a suitable property to purchase. Al-Madinah Institute is looking to further it's projects over the next year, with the purchase of a new building it's main priority. |
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Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The trustees have prepared for the last financial year receipts and expense accounts. The charity has 3 bank accounts. One of these is for general donations. The second is specifically for publications and the third account is for the purchase of a future building. The main source of income is donations of well wishers and others who share the vision which the Institute has. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
For the purchase of a future building |
| Amount of reserves held | £3,574 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
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The charity’s source of funds is donations. The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
The charity’s source of funds is donations. The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Structure, Governance and | Management |
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| Description of charity’s trusts: | Al-Madinah Institute is a registered charity under the charity number: 1203391 The charity trustees are responsible for general control and management of the charity. They meet at fixed intervals and are responsible for all decisions in relation to the charity. Each trustee is delegated specific responsibilities to carry out like finance and publications etc. As the charity is in its infant stages there is no need to hand over responsibilities to sub committees, but this will be an option in the future as the charity progresses. |
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
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 |
Apart from the founding trustees, new trustees can be appointed after a nomination for any trustee, and thereafter a resolution of two-thirds of the trustees to appoint the said person. A new trustee will only be selected subject to clause 9.2 of the constitution. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
As of yet the charity has not appointed any new trustees. In the future if a new trustee is appointed, he will be given a copy of the current constitution and the latest annual report and statement of accounts. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
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| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Al-Madinah Institute |
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| Other name the charity uses | Al-Madinah Institute |
| Registered charity number | 1203391 |
| Charity’s principal address | Al Madinah Institute PO Box 1408 CRAWLEY West Sussex RH10 0TD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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Nabeel Iqbal | Chairman | ||
| Ibrahim Bagas | Trustee | |||
| Amir Iqbal | Trustee | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Dates acted if not for whole year
Trustee name
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Accountant MI & Partners Ltd 44 Imperial Mews, Crawley, Rh10 6fu
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) Full name(s) Nabeel Iqbal Ibrahim Bagas Position (eg Chairman Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 27th January 2025