## ANNUAL RETURN Financial Year 23/24 OCTOBER 25, 2025 GARDEN OF EDEN CHARITY NUMBER 1204901 ## **Contents** Trustees’ Annual Report ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Charity Information ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Structure and Governance ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Activities and Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Achievements and Performance.......................................................................................................................... 3 Financial Review .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Signed on behalf of the trustees........................................................................................................................... 4 Receipts and Payments Account ............................................................................................................................... 5 Statement of Assets and Liabilities ......................................................................................................................... 6 Notes to Accounts ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Independent Examiner’s Report............................................................................................................................... 9 Page 1 ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **Charity Information** Charity Name: Garden of Eden Charity Registration Number: 1204901 Charity Address: 208 MYRTLEBURY WAY, EXETER, EX1 3WX Trustees - Jakir Hussain - Fasihullah Hakimi - Nabhan Lashkor - Dr Amin Mohammad Hedayetullah ## **Structure and Governance** Garden of Eden is governed by a board of four trustees. The charity operates as a noncompany voluntary organisation, with all trustees sharing equal responsibility for oversight and strategic direction. Trustees are recruited through a recommendation process initiated by existing board members. Prospective trustees must be unanimously approved by all current trustees before being formally appointed. This ensures alignment with the charity’s values and commitment to its mission. The trustees meet monthly to discuss the charity’s progress, review activities, and make decisions regarding future initiatives. These meetings serve as a forum for collaborative governance, enabling trustees to consult with one another and ensure that all actions taken are in the best interest of the charity and its beneficiaries. The accounts for the period 25 September 2023 – 31 December 2024 have been subject to an independent examination under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, carried out by Mohammad Hoque on a voluntary basis. ## **Activities and Objectives** Garden of Eden’s primary objectives during the financial period have centred around fundraising efforts to support the development of a purpose-built Muslim burial site. This goal reflects the charity’s long-term vision to provide a dedicated space for dignified and culturally appropriate burials for the Muslim community. Page 2 In addition to this, the charity aims to support Muslim burials across Devon by working with local councils to ensure that burials are conducted in accordance with Islamic traditions within council-owned cemeteries. ## **Achievements and Performance** During the financial period, Garden of Eden made meaningful progress toward its objectives and delivered tangible public benefit to the Muslim community across Devon. The charity successfully organised and hosted a fundraising lunch, which not only raised essential funds to support the charity in establishing a dedicated Muslim burial site, but also strengthened community engagement and awareness of the charity’s mission. The event was well attended and received generous support, demonstrating strong public backing for the charity’s goals. In parallel, the charity has actively supported Muslim burials throughout the county by liaising with local councils to ensure that burial arrangements are carried out in accordance with Islamic traditions. This work has provided comfort and reassurance to bereaved families and has helped uphold religious and cultural practices within public burial services. Through these activities, Garden of Eden has demonstrated its commitment to serving the community and advancing its charitable aims, while laying the groundwork for future development of its dedicated burial site. ## **Financial Review** During the financial period from 25 September 2023 to 31 December 2024, Garden of Eden received total receipts of £26,083.66, of which £25,885.04 was generated through unrestricted community donations. A portion of these funds were used to cover payments associated with organising a fundraising lunch, which supported the charity’s objectives and community engagement. After accounting for this and other operating payments, the charity’s closing cash balance as of 31 December 2024 was £23,219.80. The charity has no outstanding debts or liabilities and holds no fixed assets or investments. The charity currently holds unrestricted reserves to support future activities. Given the charity’s current size and funding model, a formal reserves policy has not yet been adopted. The trustees are committed to reviewing this position annually as the charity grows. Page 3 ## **Signed on behalf of the trustees** Nabhan Lashkor Treasurer 24.10.2025 Page 4 GARDEN OF EDEN Receipts and Payments Account Garden of Eden Recelpts and Payments Account Forthe period 25 September 2023 to 31 De￿rnber 2024 Recei Unrestricted 1£) Donation5 rKeived Fundraising lunch security deposlt refund Stationary refund Totsl Receipts 192 Pa Marketing Domaln name ments Unrestricted 1£) 877 Company phone Travel 119 NBC membershlp Fundra151ng lunch expenses stationary Totsl Payments 1,526 Closlng Balance 23,220 Page 5 GARDEN OF EDEN Statement of Assets and Liabilities Garden of Eden Charity Registration Numbef: 12049n Statement of Assets and liabilities as at 31st December 2024 Cash at bank and in hand 23,220 23.220 Total A55ets Liabllities Creditors Totsl Liabilities Net Assets 23.220 Funds of the Charlty Unrestricted Fund5 Re5trlcted Funds Endowment Funds Totsl Funds 23.220 Page 6 ## **Notes to Accounts** ## **For the year ended 31 December 2024** ## **1. Accounting Basis** These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with section 133 of the Charities Act 2011. This method records cash received and paid during the financial year, without adjustments for accruals or depreciation. ## **2. Charity Information** - Charity name: Garden of Eden - Registered charity number: 1204901 - Principal address: 208 MYRTLEBURY WAY, EXETER, EX1 3WX - Governing document: Constitution adopted on 25[th] September 2023 - Year-end date: 31 December 2024 ## **3. Trustees** The trustees who served during the year were: - Jakir Hussain - Fasihullah Hakimi - Nabhan Lashkor - Dr Amin Mohammad Hedayetullah ## **4. Related Party Transactions** No trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year. ## **5. Restricted Funds** Page 7 The charity held no restricted funds during the year ## **6. Independent Examiner’s Fee** The accounts were independently examined under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. The examination was carried out on a voluntary basis. No fee was paid. ## **7. Reserves Policy** The charity does not currently have a formal reserves policy. However, the trustees monitor income and expenditure to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing commitments. ## **8. Bank Accounts** The charity holds its funds in the following bank account(s): - The Co-operative Bank, Business Account No interest-bearing or investment accounts were held during the year. ## **9. Liabilities and Commitments** At the year-end, the charity had no outstanding liabilities or contractual commitments. ## **10. Gift Aid** No Gift Aid was claimed during the year. Page 8 ## **Independent Examiner’s Report** I report on the accounts of Garden of Eden for the period 25[th] September 2023 – 31[st] December 2024, which I have examined under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 examiner’s statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. 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. Signed: Name: Mohammad Hoque Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Address: 188 Coventry Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4RG Date: 25/10/2025 Page 9