Trustees' Annual Report
Charity Name: Juwayni
Charity Number: 1204173
Legal Form: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation Model)
Date of Registration: 1 August 2023
Reporting Period: 1 August 2023 – 30 November 2024
1. Objectives and Activities
Juwayni is established to:
Advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the communities of South East London and Kent, primarily through providing a place of worship, lectures, and Islamic education to the community and their families.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Juwayni provides religious, spiritual, and educational services that are open to all, promoting community wellbeing, moral development, and intergenerational support.
2. Achievements and Performance
Key Achievements
• Establishment of Regular Friday Prayers: In late 2023, Juwayni launched its first Friday prayer (Jumu’ah) service in Eltham, South East London, providing a consistent space for spiritual gathering, reflection, and community bonding.
• Community Events in 2024: Juwayni organised a series of events across South East London aimed at offering religious inspiration and community upliftment. These included public lectures, seasonal gatherings during Ramadan and Eid, and talks on Islam.
Notable Projects and Partnerships
• Youth Engagement: Informal youth discussion circles were piloted to provide a platform for young people to explore faith-related questions.
• Partnerships: Juwayni began forming relationships with local community groups and mosques to collaborate on future programming and venue access.
3. Financial Review
Juwayni maintained a stable financial position through community donations. All funds were used responsibly in accordance with the charity’s objectives.
Primary income sources included weekly donations and fundraising. Expenditures were focused on venue rental, educational materials, audio/visual equipment, and speaker expenses. A modest reserve was maintained for future activities.
A financial statement will accompany this report.
4. Structure, Governance, and Management
Juwayni is governed by its Constitution adopted on 1 August 2023. It is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) – Foundation Model – with full legal responsibility resting with its trustees.
Trustees
As of 30 November 2024, Juwayni is governed by 4 trustees. The trustees oversee strategy, compliance, finances, and safeguarding. They meet regularly and act in accordance with the charity’s constitution and best practices. No trustees received remuneration or expense reimbursements.
5. Risk Management
The trustees identified key risks including financial sustainability, lack of permanent premises, and safeguarding. Mitigation strategies are implemented, including financial planning, policy development, and outreach efforts.
6. Future Plans
Looking ahead, Juwayni plans to expand educational offerings, launch youth initiatives, secure a permanent venue, and host interfaith and civic events. Operational policies including safeguarding and data protection will be finalised and implemented.
7. Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report and confirm it is signed on their behalf.
Signed: _ ____ Name: Issa Hayajneh Position: Chair Date: 28/05/2025 Signed: _ ____ Name: L Hussain Position: Trustee Date: 28/05/2025
Signed: _ _______ Name: L Duncan Position: Trustee Date: 28/05/2025
Signed: M Alfadhli_ _______ Name: Mussaed Alfadhli Position: Trustee Date: 28/05/2025
Juwayni 1204173 Receipts and payments accounts For the period 01-Aug-23 30-Nov-24 To from
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| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 13,240 - - - - - - - 13,240 - - - 13,240 2,530 2,976 560 192 66 2,220 290 17 - 8,852 267 - 267 9,118 4,122 - - 4,122 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 13,240 - - - - - - - 13,240 - - - 13,240 2,530 2,976 560 192 66 2,220 290 17 - - - - - - 8,852 267 - 267 9,118 4,122 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 13,240 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
13,240 | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Direct Costs | 2,530 | - | ||||
| Premises Hiire | 2,976 | - | ||||
| Advertising | 560 | - | ||||
| Travel & Subsistence | 192 | - | ||||
| Insurance | 66 | - | ||||
| Donations | 2,220 | - | ||||
| Volunteer expenses | 290 | - | ||||
| Printing,postaage and stationery | 17 | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | 8,852 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Equipment | 267 | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | 267 | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 4,122 | - | - | 4,122 | - | ||
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| 4,122 | - | - | 4,122 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash at Bank Details Details Equipment Details Signature L Hussain |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,122 - - - - - 4,122 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted 267 - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Lauraine Margaret Duncan Leila Hussain |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Lauraine Margaret Duncan | 7/10/25 | ||
| L Hussain | Leila Hussain | 7/10/2 ~~5~~ |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Responsibilities and basis of report |
Charity Name JUWAYNI |
Charity Name JUWAYNI |
Charity Name JUWAYNI |
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| 30thNovember 2024 | Charity no (if any) |
1204173 | |
| 1 & 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
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| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year endedDD / MM / YYYY. As the charity's trustees, 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 08/10/2025 Name: S A SHABBIR Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body
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(if any):
Address: SHABBIR & CO 248 BROCKLEY ROAD SE4 2SF
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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