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2024-09-30-accounts

Docusign Envelope ID: 1FD02341-B100-4760-A497-10557B3CB951

Charity number: 290849

ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

Accounts and Trustees report

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/09/2024

Prepared By:

Accutax Services Limited MAAT Unit 7-10, Coronation Road London United Kingdom NW10 7QP

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ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/09/2024

TRUSTEES

Azhar Shah (President) Saqlain Shabbir (Vice President) Kamran Shah (Secretary General) Sajid Kazmi (Assistant Secretary General) Shabbir Hussain Shah (Treasurer) Ali Akbar (Assistant Treasurer) Mushtaq Shah (EC Member) Raza Hussain Jessa (Lead Trustee) Munawar Hussain Shah (Lead Trustee) Arshad Hussain Shah (Trustee) Rafiq Shah (Trustee) Sajjad Arshad (Trustee)

REGISTERED OFFICE

AL-Zahra Centre 81 Fearnley Street Watford WD18 0RD

CHARITY NUMBER

290849

BANKERS

NatWest Bank

ACCOUNTANTS

Accutax Services Limited MAAT Unit 7-10 Coronation Road Park Royal, NW10 7QP London United Kingdom

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ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[th] September 2024

1. Objectives and Activities

The principal objective of the charity is the advancement of the religion of Islam in accordance with the tenets of the Shia Ithna-Ashari faith, which is defined by adherence to the laws and teachings of the Holy Qur'an and the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Twelve Imams (AS).

Activities in the Year:

The trustees confirm that these activities contribute to the public benefit as defined under the Charities Act 2011.

2. Achievements and Performance

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity continued to:

The charity maintained its relevance and role as a spiritual and community centre for its members.

3. Financial Review

The financial position remains healthy, with sufficient reserves to meet operational needs and future commitments. The increase in funds reflects continued community support and prudent financial management.

4. Reserves Policy

The trustees aim to maintain free reserves (unrestricted funds not tied up in fixed assets or designated for specific purposes) sufficient to cover at least 6 months of core operating costs.

At year end, reserves were reviewed and judged to be adequate to support the charity’s ongoing commitments.

5. Risk Management

The trustees have assessed the major risks facing the charity, including:

Mitigation strategies are in place, including insurance, financial controls, and safeguarding policies.

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ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

6. Structure, Governance and Management

Anjuman-e-Ja’Fariyya is constituted by a Deed of Trust and is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (No. 290849).The charity is managed by a board of twelve trustees, who meet regularly to review activities, finances, and strategic direction. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that the systems are In place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

7. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at the time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the charity act 2011 and the charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Thet are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees:

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 30/07/2025

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees Charity Name Anjuman-E-Jaafriah On accounts for the year 30 September 2024 Charity no 290849 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 to 8 (Including all these pages) (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/09/2024 .

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: ● the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

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: Hadia Hussain Date: 30/07/2025

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Name: Hadia Hussain

Relevant professional MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: Unit 7-10 Coronation Road, NW10 7QP

London, United Kingdom

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th September 2024

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30/09/2024

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under Charities Act 2011- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under the Act- state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act. have not been met.

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30/07/2025

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ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30[th] September 2024

Income
Income from Investments
Income from Charitable Activities
Other Income
Total Income and Endowments
Expenses
Cost of generating funds
Expenditure of Charitable Activities
Net Income		 Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total 2024
2023
£
£
£
£
83,776.73
-
83,776.73
61,192.00
129,843.00
-
129,843.00
112,401.00
1,430.27
-
1,430.27
3,272.00
215,050.00
-
215,050.00
176,865.00
180,256.52
-
180,256.52
141,778.00
34,793.48
-
34,793.48
35,087.00

This statement of financial activities includes all the gains and losses recognized in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

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ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30[th] September 2024

2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Income Resources form generated funds
Car Park & Flat
Rental Income 83,776.73 61,192.00
83,776.73 61,192.00
Charitable Activities
Donations & Grants 118,225.29 95,592.00
Gift Aid Donations 11,617.71 14,218.00
129,843.00 109,810.00
Other Income
Interest Income 1,430.27 3,272.00
1,430.27 3,272.00

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ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

Expenses For the year ended 30[th] September 2024

Expenses
Cost Of Generating funds
Charitable Activities
Fundraising cost
Gas & Electricity
Insurance
Maintenance &Repairs
Nyaz
Salaries/Wages
Speaker fee
Subscription
Travel Expenses
Water rate
Donation
Council Tax
Security Services
Software / Accounting Tools
Support Staff Cost
Admin Expense
Accountancy costs
Cleaning
Rent
Telephone
Total		 2024
2023
£
£
2,865.50
-
8,608.50
6,908.00
3,982.85
3,689.00
20,082.56
11,379.00
63,887.61
44,345.00
28,469.54
24,761.00
15,530.00
6,667.00
2,473.75
-
2,424.01
105.00
4,044.09
2,881.00
5,608.98
8,144.00
1,747.39
-
792.00
-
1,743.60
2,841.00
9,503.00
-
592.78
1,762.00
1,215.00
4,076.00
5,380.00
-
-
22,190.00
1,305.36
2,030.00
180,256.52
141,778.00

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ANJUMAN-E-JA'FARIYYA

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/09/2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1a. Basis of Accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

1b. Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

1c. Resources Expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1d. Allocation and Apportionment of Costs

All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognized accordingly.

1e. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for restricted purposes.

Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and amount can be qualified with reasonable accuracy. Income from investments is included in the year in which it is receivable.

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