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**NEWHAM NORTH ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION (NNIA) (THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE AND MOSQUE) 88 Green Street, Forest Gate, London, E7 8JG. Registered Charity No. 269701 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES**
## **ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2023.**
The Trustees present their general and financial report for the year ending 31st March 2023.
## **Background**
**Newham North Islamic Association** hereafter known as NNIA was established in May' 1974 mainly to cater for religious, social, and cultural needs of the growing Muslim community in the area. It started its activities by congregating in a house, for prayers and main religious events. However, the space was too small for the large number of Muslims and subsequently moved into Durning Hall, Forest Gate, London E7. The elders of the local community embarked into fund raising and managed to purchase the present site known as: 88 Green Street, E7 8JG, through generous donations from the local community.
These premises were later developed into a large Mosque and Community Centre in several phases since early 1990s. Later in continuation of the development of this Community Centre, 140 Whyteville Road, E7, was purchased which was designed to enable separate facilities for females' use and has been extremely successful.
The current premises are being continually upgraded to maximise its use, increase facilities and amenities to reflect the changing needs. Several improvements have been undertaken to improve accessibility, safety, and security for the users.
## **Governing Document**
The Charity is governed by the constitution of Newham North Islamic Association.
## **Induction and training of new Trustees**
All trustees are given, in the view of the board, sufficient training as knowledge to understand the nature of the Charity so that they can fully comply with the Charity's current view of its progression. They are required to participate in an orientation day to ensure they are aware of both their legal and professional responsibilities under Charity and Company Law.
## **Organisational Structure;**
The Charity has 13 elected Executive Committee Members plus two reserved ‘seats’ for women. The Executive Committee is responsible for the general running and management of the Charity and its objectives. The Trustees and Executive Committee Members give their time free of charge and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. Executive Members meet as a body, on monthly basis and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to running the mosque, community facilities and activities by the charity. The Executive Committee has set-up several sub-committees for help, support, delegation, and the transparency for the smooth running of the Charity while achieving its objectives.
Mr. Mohammed Abdul Naeem Sheikh, continued to act as Chair, responsible for day-to-day business of the Mosque & Centre.
## **Risk Management**
The Trustees and the Executive Committee have a duty to identify and review the risk to which the Charity is exposed to and ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable measures against fraud and error. The Trustees and Executive Committee are satisfied that systems are working, and where necessary adequate arrangements are in hand, to manage the risks that have been identified. Insurance cover is available, and finances of the mosque are kept under view. Appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, supported by regular training and review of the policies, are made for all those who work with children or other vulnerable groups within the Mosque or community Centre.
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## **Objectives, Aims and Activities**
The objectives of the Charity are set in its constitution and summarised as follows:
To provide place of worship, bring about harmony amongst community and enhance the Islamic Faith for the benefit of the local public through regular prayer gatherings, cultural, religious, education and community activities. The Centre opens seven days a week for prayers, as well as evening and weekend Madrassah and is mainly used by the local community.
The Centre also fulfils a function in catering for non-religious and inter-faith activities, such as hold meetings of various Faith Leaders known as” Faithful Friends”, Local School children visits for R.E. lessons, Crime Prevention, Research, Community Cohesion, Law & Order issues. Women groups, Muslimah and Sister Circle, continuously use ladies’ section of the premises for various activities including prayers, girl’s classes, teachings of Islam, community meetings and elderly women gatherings. “VisitMyMosque”and visits to worship places. The trust continues to participate in relief of war-torn areas for rehabilitation and famine struck areas by raising funds to help those who suffer in natural disasters in different parts of the world.
## **Statement of Trustees' responsibilities**
The Trustees are responsible to oversee the Executive Committee for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the final position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) regulation 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The activities of the trust continued to be the same and there was no significant change during the year.
The Trustees of the Charity as at 31[st] March 2023 were as follows: Mr. Abdul Karim Gaya Mr. Shahid Hussain. Mr. M. S. Modi. Mr. Mohammed Iqbal Fiaz
Finally, on behalf of all trustees, I would like to thank all our members, donors, supporters, volunteers, staff, and the local community for their continued support during the year.
The report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on their behalf by:
______________________ M A N Sheikh 27/09/2023 **Acting Chair Date**
# **NEWHAM NORTH ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION (THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE AND MOSQUE)**
**Registered Charity No. 269701**
## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2023**
## **NEWHAM NORTH ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION**
## **(THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE AND MOSQUE)**
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## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH 2023**
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2023 2022
£ £ Accum. £ £ £
Fixed Assets Cost Additions Depreciation NBV NBV
Freehold Properties
88 Green Street 365,972 67,649 - 433,621 365,972
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140 Whyteville Road 227,846 227,846 227,846
-
Fixtures and Fittings 141,500 132,079 9,421 12,561
Office Equipment 56,741 1,590 53,518 4,813 4,827
Motor Vehicle 6,933 - 6,809 124 165
798,992 1,590 192,407 675,825 611,371
Current Assets
Cash in hand 53 60
Cash in hand and at bank 1 77,400 72,930
Cash in hand and at bank 2 156,249 203,714
233,702 276,704
Current Liabilities
Accruals 9,119 9,394
Pension Contribution (Nest) 156 283
9,275 9,677
224,427 267,027
Total Assets LESS Total Liabilities 900,252 878,397
Accumulated Funds as at 1st April 2022
Mosque Funds 846,404 833,908
Fitra, Zakaat & Sadaqa 9,105 6,784
Funeral Fund 22,888 23,770
878,397 864,462
ADD: received during the year
Excess of Income over Expenditure 17,464 12,496
Fitra, Zakaat & Sadqa 11,027 8,041
Funeral Fund - -
28,491 20,537
LESS: paid during the year
Fitra, Zakaat & Sadqa 6,600 5,720
Funeral Fund 35 882
6,635 6,602
Accumulated Funds as at 31st March 2023
Mosque Funds 863,868 846,404
Fitra, Zakaat & Sadaqa 13,532 9,105
Funeral Fund 22,853 22,888
Total Funds at 31st March 2023 900,252 878,397
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The accounts were approved by the board of trustees and signed on their behalf by:
**M A N Sheikh**
**Haroon Juneja**
**For President/Chairman**
**Treasurer**
**Date: 27/09/2023**
## **NEWHAM NORTH ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION**
## **(THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE AND MOSQUE)**
|**INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2023**
£
£
**INCOME:**
Mosque Funds
112,434
Madrassa Fee
30,183
Membership Fees
290
Nikkah Fees
100
HMRC CJRS Grant
-
**143,007**
**EXPENDITURES:**
Calendars costs
2,905
Wages, Salaries & Pensions Contribution
99,981
Telephone & Internet Expenses
3,923
Light & Heat
6,558
Water Rates
751
Building Insurance
2,165
Affiliation & Membership Fees
250
Audit & Accountancy fee
1,440
Maintenance & Repairs
1,343
Sundry Expenses
303
Bank Charges
1,140
Depreciation
4,786
**125,543**
**Surplus of Income**
**17,464**
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£
£
86,612
23,670
325
100
6,688
**117,395**
2,230
79,054
1,718
4,893
825
2,178
250
1,440
4,084
1,000
1,377
5,851
**104,899**
**12,496**
**2022**|
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**M A N Sheikh Haroon Juneja**
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Treasurer
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**For President/Chairman**
**Date: 27/09/2023**
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## **NEWHAM NORTH ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION (THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE AND MOSQUE) 88 Green Street, Forest Gate, London, E7 8GJ Registered Charity No. 269701**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEWHAM NORTH ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2023**
We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2023, which are set out on pages 5 and 6.
## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees & Examiners:**
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and
- State whether particular matters have come to our attention.
## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report**
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.
It also includes consideration of the unusual items or disclosures in the Accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent Examiner's Statement**
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
- (1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met;
## **OR**
- (2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Certified Practising Accountants 119-123 Cannon Street Road Basement South London E1 2LX**
**Dated:…28/09/2023**