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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 274095

EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Unaudited Financial Statements

30 June 2021

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 30 June 2021

The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2021.

Reference and administrative details:

Registered charity name EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Charity registration number

274095

Principal office

12-13 York Road Exeter Devon EX4 6PG England

The Trustees

S Hassan (Charity Secretary) A Al Jannati R Ahmed (Appointed 13 June 2021) T Hassan M Saflo

Independent Examiner

Simon J. Gould FCCA Chartered Certified Accountant 6 Lower Shillingford Shillingford Abbot EXETER Devon EX2 9QD

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Trustees' Annual Report Year ended 30 June 2021

Structure, governance and management

The Trustees have oversight of the Charity and work tirelessly to protect the reputation of Exeter Mosque and Cultural Centre (EMCC). They give of their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. They ensure that staff and volunteers are working together in order to achieve the objectives set out in the governing document, the ‘Constitution’. The Trustees are responsible for general control and management of the Charity. They regularly meet together as a body and are responsible for all decisions in relation to running the Mosque and community facilities.

The Trustees are responsible for the appointment of new Trustees, and in making new appointments they seek to identify people who are dedicated and willing to volunteer their skills and time to help with work in the broader community. Following their appointment, the Trustees are introduced to their new role and given copies of the ‘Constitution’ and a guide to the policies and procedures adopted by our Charity.

The Trustees continue to review risks regularly and they are satisfied that systems are in place to manage any risks identified. In particular, insurance cover is in place and the finances of the EMCC are kept under review. Appropriate DBS checks, supported by regularly reviewed policies are made for all those who work with children or other vulnerable groups within the Mosque premises.

The EMCC has written policies in respect of safeguarding Charity assets, staff conduct, school admissions, behaviour, whistleblowing and school equalities, and continues to broaden its policy range to become an even more effective organisation. The EMCC has created a COVID-19 policy and risk assessment to minimise risks associated with the pandemic.

Governing document

Exeter Mosque and Cultural Centre (formerly Islamic Centre of the South West (Exeter)) is constituted as a Charitable Trust with the Charity Commission. The Constitution was adopted on 1 December 1976, and amended subsequently on 10 July 1977, 17 December 1991 and 24 February 2014.

Objectives and activities

The mission of the EMCC is to:

a) Advance the religion of Islam in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of the Holy Quran and Sunnah, (the actions and sayings of the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him).

b) Advance the education of Muslim children in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of Islam.

c) Provide relief of such Muslims who are poor and needy.

Strategies

The objects of the Constitution are translated into a whole range of activities, including services which are planned and delivered to engage the community of worshippers and the wider community of stakeholders. The EMCC ensures that it can benefit as many people as possible. Therefore, various projects and activities are organised in order to achieve this objective. Education is a fundamental aspect of the Constitution and the work it does reflects this. There are regular children and adult classes which teach the basic tenets of Islamic faith, and the civic responsibility towards the welfare and prosperity of the wider community, in which they live.

The EMCC works hard to raise awareness about Islam and dispel misconceptions about the faith, through hosting visits from various educational institutions, faith groups, and community based organisations and individuals. The visitors are generally given a brief overview about Islam and offered a chance to ask questions and participate in discussions.

The EMCC offers social activities for the children, youth and adults. During the month of Ramadan, weekly Iftar is arranged, as well as a larger Iftar for the whole community together with Eid celebrations. During term-time, weekly football activity is organised for the youth and during half-term holidays, various activities are prepared for the children.

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Trustees' Annual Report (continued) Year ended 30 June 2021

Volunteers

Volunteers are an important human resource in both our faith and community. They play an important role by keeping the Mosque clean and ensuring that it runs smoothly. We rely heavily upon them, most notably for open days, at Iftar gatherings, and after prayer throughout the Covid-19 pandemic when they had to adhere to the relevant government guidelines.

The Trustees also give of their time freely during these events.

Activities and achievements

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused critical health, economic, as well as social challenges to all countries and societies across the world.

The Mosques around the world including those in the UK were closed from March 2020. The EMCC was no different. Therefore, normal Mosque activities were not possible.

Prayers: The EMCC reopened from March 2021 with limited capacity focusing on a few daily prayers abiding by Covid-19 restrictions. Later on, from June 2021, under approved government guidance, the Mosque started to open for five daily prayers and Friday Prayers. During this time, the Mosque served roughly 130 people instead of the usual 500-600 people. These prayers, including Friday khutbahs (sermons) encouraged the worshippers to follow Islamic principles of acceptance, responsibility and recognition and helped to boost the morale of the local community during a very difficult time, at both personal and wider social levels.

Festivals: There are normally biannual Eid Prayers. However, there was only one Eid prayer this year, which went ahead by maintaining social distancing. Four congregations were organised.

The usual activities which were cancelled because of the pandemic are as follows, but not limited to:-

Quran classes Sunday Halaqah Youth Club Holiday Club Girls’ Club Mosque Open Days ISOC Barbecue School visits Group visits Feeding the Homeless

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Trustees' Annual Report (continued) Year ended 30 June 2021

Activities and achievements ( continued )

The visits and events that did go ahead were:-

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Organisation/Individual Context Date(s)
attended
Independent visit 19 people came to visit the EMCC and met Imam 05/06/2021
Ahmed to ask questions about Islam and Muslims
New Muslim consultation with Imam Ahmed often meets with new Muslims who Various
Imam Ahmed have adopted Islam as a way of life. Nine people Dates
have converted to Islam at the EMCC this year,
all of which were led and witnessed by Imam
Ahmed and others. The EMCC, its staff and
volunteers continue to offer support and guidance
to people who wish to adopt Islam as a way of
life. We had to cancel some appointments due to
the pandemic.
Virtual meeting: The Devonshire An invitation for the Imām & Br. Yusuf Hindess to 25/06/2021
Association
speak on the role and contribution of the EMCC &
the Muslim community, in the wider community.
Visit of hospital chaplain Malcolm Reddaway, the head of the chaplain at 01/04/2021
the hospital, visited the EMCC to meet the Imām.
The EMCC hosted the NHS representatives to have
an open consultation with the local Muslim
Public open consultation for community, along with assistance from the Imam, 23/04/2021,
Covid-19 on various aspects of the vaccination programme. 24/04/2021
The aim was to inform, advise and ensure that the
vaccination programme is a success.
Following the prior consultation mentioned above,
the EMCC has successfully hosted the pop up clinic
Covid-19 Vaccination pop up clinic 05/05/2021
for the Covid-19 vaccination, supported by the local
NHS.
The Imam has taken part in TV interviews with the
BBC and QTV to discuss the Islamic views on the
TV interviews 05/05/2021
Covid-19 vaccination programme, in order to
encourage the Muslim community to get vaccinated.
A group of 10 ladies visited the mosque in a socially
Group visit 15/06/2021
distanced environment.
The Imam has worked with the hospital chaplain
side by side to support the Muslim patients who are
Hospital chaplain service Various dates
admitted in the hospital by providing over the phone
consultation or even attending in person.
EMCC arranges biannual all day long open days
which allow the local community to visit the mosque
without any prior appointment, and get the
Virtual open day 31/05/2021
opportunity to know Islam. However, this year, a
virtual open day was arranged so as to follow the
government Covid-19 guidelines.
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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Trustees' Annual Report (continued) Year ended 30 June 2021

Activities and achievements ( continued )

Counselling : The Imam has helped many individuals and families with issues that they face in their lives. This involved occasionally dealing with external organisations as well.

Communication : The Mosque has dealt with many e-mails, letters and telephone queries throughout the year. We were able to offer guidance, direction, and answer questions.

Reserves policy: The Trustees' policy is to aim to hold sufficient funds to meet three months’ operating costs. We have struggled to maintain this policy this year due to lockdowns and the 2- metre distancing rule required by the COVID-19 regulations.

Principal funding resources: Our main sources of income are donations by the members of the community, which unfortunately reduced significantly due to the pandemic. There is also rental income from the properties at 14/15 York Road.

Sincere Request : We encourage everybody to come forward, suggest, participate, support and give feedback, as we strive to improve all the time. We are also looking forward to more volunteers who can commit themselves to work for EMCC with a view to building a sustainable future for the Mosque, as a key stakeholder in the community it serves. The EMCC asks everyone to pray for Allah to reward all those who organise, participate and support the range of activities which it provides. It is truly remarkable how well the Mosque is embedded in the wider community, engaging with so many stakeholders, and this is reflected in the diverse activities that have been established by the EMCC.

The Trustees' annual report was approved on 29 April 2022, and signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees by:

Mr S Hassan Charity Secretary

Mr M Saflo Trustee

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Year ended 30 June 2021

I report on the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021, which comprise the statement of financial activities, statement of financial position and the related notes.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner's report

My 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 any 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 next statement.

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 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no 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.

SIMON J. GOULD - FCCA Chartered Certified Accountant 6 Lower Shillingford Shillingford Abbot EXETER Devon EX2 9QD

Date: 29 April 2022

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Statement of Financial Activities

30 June 2021

30 June 2021
2021 2020
Unrestricted
funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 23,392 23,392 37,274
Grants 5 40,410 40,410 13,582
Other activities 6 83,477 83,477 89,768
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Total income 147,279 147,279 140,624
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 7,10 56,670 56,670 57,002
Other expenditure 8 84,937 84,937 99,545
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Total expenditure 141,607 141,607 156,547
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Net inome/(expenditure) and net movement in funds 5,672 5,672 (15,923)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 1,954,640 1,954,640 1,970,563
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Total funds carried forward 16 1,960,312 1,960,312 1,954,640
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure is derived from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 11 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Statement of Financial Position

30 June 2021

2021 2020
£ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 13 1,949,988 1,962,527
Current assets
Debtors 14 1,491 2,630
Cash at bank and in hand 22,302 19,518
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23,793 22,148
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 13,469 30,035
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Net current liabilities 10,324 7,887
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Total assets less current liabilities 1,960,312 1,954,640
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Net assets 1,960,312 1,954,640
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Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 1,960,312 1,954,640
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Total charity funds 16 1,960,312
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1,954,640
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These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on

29 April 2022, and are signed on behalf of the Board by:

Mr S Hassan Charity Secretary

The notes on pages 11 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 30 June 2021

1. General information

The Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 12-13 York Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PG, England.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

(b) Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue.

(c) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular future projects or commitments.

Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 30 June 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

(d) Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

(e) Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

(f) Tangible assets

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost and are capitalised if they are used for more than one year and cost at least £250.

The Trustees consider that the rental generating element of the property at 14/15 York Road is an integral part of the Mosque as a whole, and the ownership is governed by Sharia Law. Therefore, the value of the land and buildings owned is irrelevant because these will never be sold, as the Charity could not continue its activity without them. The Charity will therefore continue to account for their buildings at cost less annual depreciation.

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 June 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

(g) Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Land and Property - Buildings - 1% per annum straight line

Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 15% per annum reducing balance

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Donations
Donations (page 15) 23,392
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23,392
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37,274
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37,274
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5. Grants

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 34,694 34,694 13,582 13,582
Devon County Council 5,716 5,716
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40,410 40,410 13,582 13,582
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Other activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Rental income – 15 York Road 59,303 59,303 50,445 50,445
Rental income – 14 York Road 11,072 11,072 10,160 10,160
School visit fees 388 388
Madrassa fees 13,102 13,102 28,775 28,775
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83,477 83,477 89,768 89,768
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6. Other activities

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 June 2021

7. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

Unrestricted Total funds Total funds
funds 2021 2020
£ £ £
Governance costs - Salaries 55,870 55,870 56,302
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8. Other expenditure
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Other resources expended (page 16) 84,937 84,937 99,545 99,545
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9. Net (expenditure)/income
Net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets (page 13) 23,395 22,369
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10. Independent examination fees
2021 2020
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 800
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700
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11. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Wages and salaries 55,870
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56,302
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The average number of employees during the year was 3 (2020: 3).

12. Trustee remuneration, expenses and benefits

No remuneration, expenses or other benefits from employment with the Charity or a related entity were received by the Trustees.

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 30 June 2021

13. Tangible fixed assets

13. Tangible fixed assets
Land and Fixtures and
buildings fittings Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 July 2020 2,129,699 36,122 2,165,821
Additions 10,856 10,856
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At 30 June 2021 2,129,699 46,978 2,176,677
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Depreciation
At 1 July 2020 182,469 20,825 203,294
Charge for the year 19,472 3,923 23,395
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At 30 June 2021 201,941 24,748 226,689
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Carrying amount
At 30 June 2021 1,927,758 22,230 1,949,988
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At 30 June 2020 1,947,230 15,297 1,962,527
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14. Debtors
2021 2020
£ £
Debtors – Rents 1,491 2,630
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15. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2021 2020
£ £
Creditors 4,069 2,056
Social security and other taxes 600 582
Accruals 800 2,367
Other creditors 8,000 25,030
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13,469 30,035
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Other creditors relates to loans made to the Charity by private individuals under Qard-eHasana agreements in order to assist with the funding of the improvements to 15 York Road, Exeter, and with legal fees re the defamation proceedings.

The loans are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

16. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

General funds 1 July 2020
£
1,954,640
Income
Expenditure 30 June 2021
£
£
£
147,279
(141,607)
1,960,312

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Management Information

Year ended 30 June 2021

The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.

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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

30 June 2021

30 June 2021
2021 2020
£ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Collection Box/Sundry donations 20,108 21,495
Friday Jummah 3,284 15,779
23,392 37,274
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Grants
Devon County Council 5,716
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 34,694 13,582
40,410 13,582
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Other activities
Rental income – 15 York Road, Exeter 59,303 50,445
Rental income – 14 York Road, Exeter 11,072 10,160
School visit fees 388
Madrassa fees 13,102 28,775
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83,477 89,768
──────── ────────
───────── ─────────
Total income 147,279 140,624
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Wages and salaries 55,870 56,302
Independent Examiner’s fees 800 700
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56,670 57,002
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Other expenditure
Other resources expended (page 16) 84,937 99,545
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───────── ─────────
Total expenditure 141,607 156,547
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Net income/(expenditure) 5,672 (15,923)
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EXETER MOSQUE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

30 June 2021

OTHER RESOURCES EXPENDED

Unrestrict- Total Funds
Total Funds
ed Funds 2021 2020
£ £ £
Other resources expended 84,937 84,937 99,545
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Other resources expended comprises:-
a) Water 2,340 2,340 3,106
b) Electricity 2,560 2,560 3,330
c) Gas 1,858 1,858 1,238
d) Council tax – 14/15 York Road 2,448 2,448 2,148
e) Lift maintenance 1,262 1,262 312
f) Property maintenance and repairs - Mosque 3,797 3,797 3,178
g) Property maintenance – 14/15 York Road 2,339 2,339 180
h) Utilities – 14/15 York Road 114 114 5,467
i) Utilities – Mosque 1,013 1,013 1,011
j) Chef’s services during Ramadan 2,000
k) Insurance 8,684 8,684 5,855
l) Security services 1,158 1,158 3,496
m) Cash & Carry 268 268 3,040
n) Telephone and Internet 1,732 1,732 1,316
o) Catering 767
p) Office expenses 597 597 649
q) Bookkeeping (Including payroll maintenance) 720 720 1,008
r) Letting agent fees 8,084 8,084 9,004
s) Teaching fees 2,213 2,213 12,512
t) Legal fees 17,264 17,264 14,783
u) Sundry expenses 658 658 333
v) Bank charges 423 423 608
w) Freehold property depreciation 19,472 19,472 19,669
x) Fixtures, fittings & equipment depreciation 3,923 3,923 2,700
y) Other professional fees (incl.Accountancy) 1,897 1,897 602
z) Teaching materials 113 113 1,233
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84,937
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84,937
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99,545
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