Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2024 To 31/03/2025
Charity name: Al Qalam Foundation
Charity registration number: 1203729
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 a) To advance the education of the public
the charity as set out in its globally, in particular by providing or assisting
governing document in the provision of
educational materials and establishment of
facilities in places of educational deprivation.
b) To advance the religion of Islam by
promoting the teaching and tenets of Islam by
facilitating the
provision of Islamic Education and Worship in
accordance with the teachings of the Qur’an
and the
Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as
defined and interpreted by the Ahle Sunnah
Wal
Jamaa-ah.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and to promote the general and religious education
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activities in relation to those of students of primary, secondary and higher
purposes for the public educational establishments in Bangladesh,
benefit, in particular, the India, Pakistan and Turkey, in particular by
activities, projects or grant funding students with bursaries and
services identified in the
scholarships and providing grants to
accounts.
educational establishments to provide and
assist in the provision of facilities for education
at the school.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees have confirmed that they have
whether the trustees have read the guidance issued by the Charity
had regard to the guidance Commission on public benefit .
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
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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
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| 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 | Not Applicable. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Bank balance as at 31/03/2025 was nil due to inactivity. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to fund future expenses and further the objects for a minimum period of 6 months. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Charity has been inactive for the financial period. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Trust | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| 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
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity’s principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name Office (if any)
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– 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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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
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)[Gulam Rabbani ] Full name(s)[Gulam Rabbani ] Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 29/01/2026
Charity number.. 1203729 (England and Wales) AL QALAM FOUNDATION Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2025
AL QALAM FOUNDATION Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Name of Charlty Charity registration number Principal address AL QALAM FOUNDATION 1203729 30 Fernley Road BIRMINGHAM B11 3NS Trustees The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows.. Gulam Rabbani Afrasiab Sharazi Mohammed Aminul Hussain Indgpendent 8xaminers Sigm8 Chartered Arxountants 862-864 Washwood Heath Road Washwood Heath Birmingham B82NG Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by Gulam Rabbani 27 January 2026 Gulam Rabbani
AL QALAM FOUNDATION Slatement of Financial Activilies (including Income and Expenditure Account} For the year ended 31 March 2025 2024 Total funds carried forward 1014
AL QALAM FOUNDATION Slatement of Financial Position As al 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Net assets The funds of the charity Total funds For the year ended 31 March 2025the company was entiued to exemption from audit under section 477of the Companies Act 20(E relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts lor the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements ol the Act with respect to accounting records and the prep3ration of accounts. These 8ccounts h3ve been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. The finanaal statements were approved and authorised lor issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by". Gulam Rabbani iJan 27, 2026 17'.21.'22 GhlTI Gulam Rabbani Trustee 27 January 2026 2014
AL QALAM FOUNDATION Notes lo the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 1. Accounting Policie5 Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prep31ed under the histori1 cost cDnvention, except for investrnents which 8ie included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordanTr with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recommended Pr8Ctice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191,. Fin8ncial Reporting Stsndard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK 8nd Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021, and the Companies Act 2006. AL QALAM FOUNDATION meets the definition ol a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant aco)unting policy notelsl. Going ¢on¢em Qalarn Found8tion prep8re5 the financial statements on the'going concern, basis unle5S It is inappiopriale to presurne the charity will continue its acts'vities. 3. Staff costs and emoluments 2025 2024 staff 3014
AL QALAM FOUNDATION Detailed Slatement of Financial Aclivilies For the year ended 31 March 2025 202S 2024 Net Income 4014 This page does not form part of the statLrtory financial statements