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2021-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 285630

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr Mehboob Bhamani Mr Mohamed Tofique M S Sanjania Mr Sheik Basheer Sheik Jaffer Mr I Mahmood Mr Abdul Rehman Malik Mr Mohammedarif Habiburrehman Shaikh Mr Enayatullah Shaik Mr Hafiz Mohammad Haroon Akhtar Mr Mohamed Talha Meman Mr Naveed Aziz (Appointed 18 March 2021) Mr Aneez Kakadamkulam Sidhik (Appointed 18 March 2021) Charity number 285630 Principal address 35-37 Ealing Road Wembley Middlesex HA0 4AE Independent examiner Reddy Siddiqui LLP 183-189 The Vale Acton London W3 7RW

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7 - 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 17

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

Trustees of a UK charity have a duty to report in their Annual Report on their charity's public benefit. The Management Committee of WCM has considered the requirements which are explained on the Charity Commission website.

This short report sets out WCM's aims and objects and reports on the activity and successes in the year, as well as highlighting any relevant plans for the current financial year. WCM's work benefits many organisations and individuals across London and the UK.

The Management Committee have considered these matters and concluded:

That the aims and objects of WCM continue to be charitable;

That the aims and the work done give identifiable benefits to the charitable sector and both indirectly and directly to individuals;

That the benefits are for the public, are not unreasonably restricted in any way; and

That our Madrasah will continue providing excellent educational services which now also includes Quranic classes for adults; Weekend Quranic classes for kids (aged 5 to 11); and Hifz classes for kids and adults; and increase other educational programs;

That WCM will start providing free funeral care services by mid-2022.

That there is no detriment or harm arising from the aims and objects.

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Aims and objects:

The objects for which the Masjid is established are to promote for Muslims residing in the London Borough of Brent and surrounding areas as defined herein ("the Community"):

Our Values:

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance Management Committee Working Method

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Management Committee had to operate within the lockdown and social distancing guidelines for most of the year. However, the Management Committee still managed to engage in many activities; making meaningful contribution for the local community; to highlight some of the efforts of our members and volunteers, are as follows:

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Education

Wembley Central Masjid has been providing a variety of services to the local community, especially the young children for whom we deliver the Madrasah classes. Now WCM also provide weekend Quranic classes for both adults and children. Our Madrasah now has a capacity of approx. 450 children, of which we are at the moment offering Islamic educational services to approx. 300 children. We are offering classes for Girls & Boys from Ages 6 to 11. Our educational curriculum is set to provide Islamic education for Muslim children irrespective of their race, ethnicity, colour or geographical background. Every year in December or January, we hold a Jalsa (convocation day) to celebrate the children’s success and to promote them to the next level. Our new term for Madrasah begins every year in January.

We also host daily circles of ‘Taleem’ – i.e. reading of hadiths in Arabic, English and Urdu; mainly teachings from the story of Prophets and their rightly guided companions.

School Visits

The WCM hosts many events, visitors and dignitaries every year. As most of the last year was largely restricted by social distancing and lockdown, unfortunately we couldn’t host many such visits from schools, dignitaries and other visitors. However, we are looking forward to next year where we will continue to open our doors for school visits and social events for our local community. Schools plan visits as part of their religious education curriculum and academics visit for historical and research purposes. As part of our continuous efforts, we host many schools every year; receiving strong and positive feedbacks.

WCM COVID19 Updates

We all recognise year 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for the whole ummah due to the pandemic which has affected our daily lives. We at WCM, have taken this very seriously from the health and safety aspect of our worshippers and local community. During the lockdown, we regularly kept our worshippers updated with notices and information through our social media pages and website. We also displayed posters and information pages on our gates all around the premises. To follow the governments strict guidelines when reopening the masjid, we introduced the WCM NHS Track and Trace registration process which allowed all our worshippers to register and come visit the premises all daily prayers including Jummah and Eid.

During the first wave of COVID-19 lockdown beginning in March 2020, the Management Committee in consultancy with Faith Associates carried out a detailed risk assessment for our premises and based on the report we planned the opening of our masjid and Madrasah. At the start of the year 2020 we had between 200 – 220 students registered for weekday and weekend Madrasah. We had to close due to COVID-19 in the first term of the year, but this didn’t deter us from taking proactive measure to protect our children’s valuable term time. The Education Sub Committee took alternative method and created online Madrasah classes for students, we are very thankful to our teachers who voluntarily agreed to teach them. We regularly kept the parents informed via email and phone calls during these unprecedented times. The Management Committee have always tried their level best in making sure that children’s Islamic education is not interrupted or disturbed during these times.

The UK Government once again announced a second national lockdown in December 2020. We have followed and complied with all the restriction rules and made sure our Masjid and Worshippers are always kept safe and secure. We pray that the places of worship do open again, and we are given the opportunity to serve our local community and worshippers. We also would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our members who have followed all the guidelines and registered with the WCM NHS Track and Trace, which has helped us keep all our worshippers safe and well informed.

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Financial review

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Some of the areas of focus for next year are as below:

It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. There is a significant drop in the reserves and collections due to the following reasons :

1) False propaganda and negative portrayal of the masjid and it's committee members led by a disputed group who identify themselves as the 'Do Not Donate' group

2) The 'Do Not Donate' groups attempt to trespass the premises, attempted burglary, criminal damage leading to various losses to the Masjid's property and finances

3) Do Not Donate' groups constant intrusion on sabotaging the collection of funds during Friday prayers. Bullying, harassment, intimidation and annoyance to the regular worshippers, which would make them back off from donations

6) Masjid closure due to violent and aggressive incidents taking place inside the premises by the Do Not Donate group

The trustees are optimistic that conditions will return to normality and funds will become available soon to get back to the required level.

The trustees has assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Some of the areas of focus for next year, as below

  1. Conclude the process of setting up WCM as CIO (Charitable incorporated organisation) and get its assets and property transferred to charitable trust and permanently avoid threats to Stop WCM charity to carry out its operations peacefully

  2. Short term Islamic courses for Adults, Youngsters and Teenagers during vacation times

  3. Ladies section new AC installation, repair and maintenance

  4. Friday Sermon Management with entire advance planning

  5. Collection and gathering of funds once the masjid reopens, raising funds by using online platforms such as fundraising pages and websites

Structure, governance and management

The charity had an election on 18 March 2018 where all the members resigned. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr Mehboob Bhamani

Mr Waseem Muhammed (Resigned 18 March 2021)

Mr Mohamed Tofique M S Sanjania Mr Sheik Basheer Sheik Jaffer

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Mr I Mahmood
Mr Huzaifa Sayed (Resigned 18 March 2021)
Mr Abdul Rehman Malik
Mr Mohammedarif Habiburrehman Shaikh
Mr Abdullah Jan (Resigned 18 March 2021)
Mr Enayatullah Shaik
Mr Hafiz Mohammad Haroon Akhtar
Mr Mohamed Talha Meman
Mr Naveed Aziz (Appointed 18 March 2021)
Mr Aneez Kakadamkulam Sidhik (Appointed 18 March 2021)

The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr Mohamed Tofique M S Sanjania

Trustee Dated: 16 January 2022

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

I report on the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set out on pages 9 to 17.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's 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 financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, 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 financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has no w been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous paragraph has come to my attention:

have not been met or

Reddy Siddiqui LLP Chartered Accountants

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

183-189 The Vale Acton London W3 7RW Dated: 16 January 2022

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
172,821
1,005
Incoming resources
from charitable
activities
4
1,500
-
Total income
174,321
1,005
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
242,376
3,800
Net expenditure for the year/
Net movement in funds
(68,055)
(2,795)
Fund balances at 1 April 2020
1,757,869
452,069
Fund balances at 31 March
2021
1,689,814
449,274		 Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
173,826
189,967
41,945
1,500
-
-
175,326
189,967
41,945
246,176
291,230
41,050
(70,850)
(101,263)
895
2,209,938
1,859,132
451,177
2,139,088
1,757,869
452,072		 Total
2020
£
231,912
-
231,912
332,280
(100,368)
2,310,309
2,209,941

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Current assets
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
12
Net current (liabilities)/assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds		 2021
£
£
2,143,730
16,658
18,628
35,286
(39,928)
(4,642)
2,139,088
449,274
1,689,814
2,139,088		 2020
£
£
2,174,931
29,600
11,233
40,833
(5,823)
35,010
2,209,941
452,072
1,757,869
2,209,941

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 16 January 2022

Mr Mehboob Bhamani Trustee

Mr Mohamed Tofique M S Sanjania Trustee

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID is an unincorporated association.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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)" (effective 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the Charity . Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings Building is depreciated at 2% per annum. Freehold land is not depreciated Fixtures, fittings & equipment 10% Straight Line Computers 25% Straight Line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities .

1.6 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any ) .

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8 Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity 's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity ’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Donations and gifts
73,143
1,005
Government grants
99,678
-
172,821
1,005		 TotalUnrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
74,148
189,967
41,945
99,678
-
-
173,826
189,967
41,945		 Total
2020
£
231,912
-
231,912

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

4 Incoming resources from charitable activities

Charitable rental income
Charitable activities
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds		 238,155
3,800
241,955
261,375
41,050
302,425		 4,221
-
4,221
29,855
-
29,855		 Rental
income
2021
£
1,500
242,376
3,800
246,176		 2020
£
-
291,230
41,050
332,280

5 Charitable activities

6 Governance costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Accountancy
-
780
-
780
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
780		 2021
£
780
780
780		 2020 Basis of allocation
£
780 Governance
780
780

Governance costs includes payments to the accountant of £650+vat (20 20 : £ 650 +vat)

7 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employees
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2021
Number
15
2021
£
108,884
-
440
109,324		 2020
Number
12
2020
£
125,964
709
622
127,295

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

9 Taxation

As a charity, Wembley Central Masjid is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.

10 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2020
At 31 March 2021
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2020
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 March 2021
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
The property was purchases on 15 April 1994.
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Other debtors
Total debtors		 Land and
buildings
£
2,404,626
2,404,626
230,100
31,199
261,299
2,143,327
2,174,526		 Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
£
91,737
91,737
91,737
-
91,737
-
1		 Computers
£
6,725
6,725
6,322
-
6,322
403
404
2021
£
5,658
10,000
15,658
2021
£
1,000
16,658		 Total
£
2,503,088
2,503,088
328,159
31,199
359,358
2,143,730
2,174,931
2020
£
2,500
22,500
25,000
2020
£
4,600
29,600

11 Debtors

WEMBLEY CENTRAL MASJID

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2021
£
1,040
750
37,358
780
39,928		 2020
£
1,627
-
3,416
780
5,823

13 Restricted funds

A transfer of £22,000 was made from Sadeqa bank account, which is restricted fund to main bank account on 29/3/2019 by way of a loan. During the year £1000 was transferred and further £12,500 till 6/12/2021. Balance to transfer is £8,500.

14 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Fund balances at 31
March 2021 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
2,143,730
-
Current assets/
(liabilities)
(4,644)
2
2,139,086
2		 TotalUnrestricted
funds
2021
2020
£
£
2,143,730
2,174,931
(4,642)
33,214
2,139,088
2,208,145		 Restricted
funds
2020
£
-
1,796
1,796		 Total
2020
£
2,174,931
35,010
2,209,941

15 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2020 - none) .