Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 03/07/2024 To 06/04/2025
Charity name: DERBYSHIRE ISLAMIC CENTRE
Charity registration number: 1208958
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Derbyshire Islamic Centre aims to advance the religion of Islam in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah, upon the understanding of the Companions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) for the benefit of the public through activities such as the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, sermons, and other educational activities designed to promote the Islamic faith. Derbyshire Islamic Centre also aims to contribute to the relief of poverty in Sierra Leone for the public benefit by assisting in the provision of clean drinking water in rural areas by digging wells. |
| 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 |
The focus for our first period of our charity was the set-up of key organisational aspects such as the leadership team, charity planning, charity bank account and donation points, official website and social media accounts, …etc. the majority of which were successfully completed. We detail the successful set-up of those organisational aspects in the following section. Our main goal is to raise sufficient funds to rent or buy a suitable space in Derby (UK), from which direct public benefit can be attained in accordance with our charitable purposes as well as a base to conduct our charity operations and planning. |
| Our planned works in Sierra Leone will also require some significant funds to carry out successful relief of poverty by digging water wells. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that we have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, and this report provides a description of our significant activities undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. |
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 | ||
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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 | Following our registration with the Charity Commission and during this initial period, the trustees focused on establishing the core organisational and governance structures necessary to deliver the charity’s purposes effectively. This foundational phase was essential in ensuring that the charity was set up in a robust, compliant, and sustainable manner. Key achievements during this period included the successful opening of a dedicated charity bank account and the formation of a committed leadership team to oversee the charity’s strategic works. The charity is governed by a trustee body comprising three trustees, who hold ultimate responsibility for the charity’s governance, strategy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Alongside the trustees, a wider leadership team has been established, bringing the total leadership group to six individuals. This team includes both trustees and non-trustee members who contribute to the strategic development and operational planning of the charity. Leadership team members were selected based on their relevant experience, skills, and prior involvement in charitable and voluntary work aligned with the charity’s purposes. From inception, the trustees placed particular emphasis on establishing sound organisational practices and governance habits. This was intended to promote transparency, accountability, and effective management, reduce the risk of future misunderstandings or conflicts, and ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements. To support this, the trustees implemented several key measures during the period, including: Holding regular leadership meetings, supported by structured agendas and |
| professional presentation | |
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| materials, to provide updates on | |
| activities and progress. Detailed | |
| minutes were recorded to | |
| document key discussions, | |
| decisions, and agreed actions. | |
| | Ensuring that trustees engaged |
| in appropriate training and | |
| guidance, including participation | |
| in external trustee training | |
| sessions such as“Charity | |
| Training: The Essential Trustee | |
| and Governance in Practice” | |
| delivered by Stone King, | |
| alongside familiarisation with | |
| Charity Commission guidance, | |
| including“The Essential Trustee: | |
| What You Need to Know, What | |
| You Need to Do (CC3)”. | |
| | Successfully opening a charity |
| bank account with the Co- | |
| operative Bank, following a | |
| review of available charity | |
| banking options to identify the | |
| most suitable provider. The Co- | |
| operative Bank is well suited for | |
| charity accounts because of its | |
| strong ethical stance led by | |
| customers, dedicated charity | |
| support with specialist managers | |
| and grants, and no monthly fees | |
| making it ideal for our charity as | |
| a non-profit focused on | |
| community impact. | |
| These | steps have provided a strong |
| organisational framework upon which | |
| the charity can build as it moves into | |
| the next phase of its development and | |
| delivery of charitable activities. |
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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 | - |
| 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 | With a financial position of £1779 at the end of the period (9-months), this stage still represents the initial stages of our long-term vision to secure enough funds to rent or buy or build suitable premises for our charity. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No expenses were made within this first 9-month period, however as we plan to use necessary tools (e.g. website, point of donations, leaflets & posters...etc.) expenses are expected to be made. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1779 |
| 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 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| 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: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | As in our constitution, in selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, we regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. As an example, a good command of the English language represents a basis for such skills. |
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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
| Charityname | DERBYSHIRE ISLAMIC CENTRE |
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| Other name the charityuses | MASJID AL-WAFAA |
| Registered charitynumber | 1208958 |
| Charity’s principal address | 162 Balfour Road Derby, DE23 8UQ, England |
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) |
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| Al Husien Dabashi | Chair | - | - | |
| Ahmed Khan | Trustee | - | - | |
| Muzamil Sadig Muzamil Abbas |
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
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 adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
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| - | - | - |
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| - |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Other optional information
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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) AL HUSIEN DABASHI Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR Chair, etc) Date 31/12/2025
| Charity Name DERBYSHIRE ISLAMIC CENTRE |
Charity Name DERBYSHIRE ISLAMIC CENTRE |
Charity Name DERBYSHIRE ISLAMIC CENTRE |
No (if any) 1208958 |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 07/03/2024 |
To |
Period end date 04/06/2025 |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts All donations 1,779 - _- - _- - _- - _- - _- - _- - _- 1,779 - _- - _- Sub total - _- Total receipts 1,779 A3 Payments All expenses -_- -_- -_- -_- -_- -_- -_- -_- -_- Sub total -_- -_- -_- Sub total -_- Total payments -_- Net of receipts/(payments) 1,779 A5 Transfers between funds -_- A6 Cash funds last year end -_- Cash funds this year end 1,779 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 - _- - _- - _- -_- -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -_- -_- -_- -_- -00 -00 -00 -00 Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,779 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 1,779 -00 -00 -00 1,779 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 1,779 -00 -00 1,779 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Details Details Details Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 Agreement Error OK to nearest £ to nearest £ -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 Cost (optional) -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 Cost (optional) -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 -00 Print Name AL HUSIEN DABASHI Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| AL HUSIEN DABASHI | 12/31/25 | ||