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Charity number: 290849
ANJUMAN-E-JAAFRIAH
Accounts and Trustees Report For The Year Ended 30/09/2025
Prepared By:
Accutax Services Limited Unit 7-10, Sovereign Park, London, United Kingdom NW10 7QP
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Contents
Trustees' Report ............................................................................................................................... 3 Independent Examiner's Report ...................................................................................................... 6 Statement of Financial Activities ...................................................................................................... 7 Income Resources from Generated Funds ..................................................................................... 8 Expenses.......................................................................................................................................... 9 Notes to the Accounts .................................................................................................................... 10
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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/09/2025
TRUSTEES
Saqlain Syed Shabbir (President) Nassar Ali Shah (Vice President) Kamran Shabbir Shah (Secretary General) Sajid Kazmi (Assistant Secretary General) Ali Akbar (Treasurer) Shabbir Hussain Shah (Assistant Treasurer) Mushtaq Shah (EC Member) Raza Hussain Jessa (Life Trustee) Munawar Hussain Shah (Life Trustee) Arshad Hussain Shah (Trustee) Rafiq Hussain Shah (Trustee) Sajjad Arshad (Trustee)
REGISTERED OFFICE
AL-Zahra Centre 81 Fearnley Street Watford WD18 0RB
CHARITY NUMBER
290849
BANKERS
Natwest Bank
ACCOUNTANTS
Accutax Services Limited Unit 7-10, Sovereign Park Park Royal, London United Kingdom NW10 7QP
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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/09/2025
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:
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Conducting regular congregational prayers and religious events.
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Observance of significant Islamic dates including Muharram, Ramadhan, and Eid.
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Religious education classes for youth and adults.
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Community support and guidance in line with Islamic values.
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Hosting guest speakers and scholars to enhance religious knowledge and engagement.
The trustees confirm that these activities contribute to the public benefit as defined under the Charities Act 2011.
2. Achievements and Performance
During the year the charity continued to:
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Maintain a consistent schedule of online and in-person religious programs.
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Support vulnerable members of the community with spiritual and material assistance.
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Provide Islamic education to children through structured madrasah classes.
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Deliver food aid (Nyaz) and charity distributions where needed.
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:
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Financial stability
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Health and safety during events
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Reputational risk
Mitigation strategies are in place, including insurance, financial controls, and safeguarding policies.
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6. Structure, Governance and Management
Anjuman-e-Jaafriah 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:
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Preparing annual accounts in accordance with applicable law and UK accounting standards.
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Ensuring the accounts show a true and fair view of the charity's financial position.
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Keeping adequate accounting records.
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Safeguarding the charity's assets and taking reasonable steps to prevent fraud and error.
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 Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They 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 15/07/2026.
Saqlain Syed Shabbir (President)
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/09/2025
To the trustees of Anjuman-e-Jaafriah
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Anjuman-e-Jaafriah ("the charity") for the year ended 30/09/2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities and the related notes.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 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 examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
➢ Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
➢ The financial statements do not accord with those records; or
➢ The financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Signed: Hadia Hussain
Date: 15/07/2026
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body: MAAT
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Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 30/09/2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| Total Income and Endowments | 258,028 | 215,050 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Expenditure of Charitable Activities | 203,205 | 180,257 |
| Net Income for the Year | 54,823 | 34,793 |
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Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 30/09/2025
| Income Resources from Generated Funds | 2025 |
2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| Property & Hall Income | ||
| Rental Income | 63,026 | 83,777 |
| 63,026 | 83,777 | |
| Charitable Activities | ||
| Donations & Grants (Donation) | 161,436 | 118,225 |
| Gift Aid Claim / Donations | 33,164 | 11,618 |
| 194,600 | 129,843 | |
| Other Income | ||
| Interest Income | 402 | 1,430 |
| 402 | 1,430 | |
| Total Income | 258,028 | 215,050 |
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Expenses
For the year ended 30/09/2025
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| Accountancy fees / costs | 1,080 | 1,215 |
| Business rate (Council Tax) | 1,214 | 1,747 |
| Caretaker / Support Staff Cost | 12,048 | 9,503 |
| Cleaning | 7,770 | 5,380 |
| Fundraising cost | 0 | 2,865 |
| Gas & Electricity | 8,912 | 8,608 |
| Insurance | 3,836 | 3,983 |
| Kitchen Consumables | 2,847 | |
| Lecture / Speaker fee | 22,654 | 15,530 |
| Nyaz | 77,231 | 63,888 |
| Office Stationery / Admin Expense | 703 | 593 |
| Repair & Maintenance | 21,095 | 20,083 |
| Sadqa (Donation) | 8,480 | 5,609 |
| Security Services | 348 | 792 |
| Software & IT services | 4,108 | 1,744 |
| Subscription | 1,745 | 2,474 |
| Telephone & internet | 1,370 | 1,305 |
| Travel | 1,172 | 2,424 |
| Wages (Salaries/Wages) | 23,598 | 28,470 |
| Water rate | 2,994 | 4,044 |
| Total | 203,205 | 180,257 |
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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 30/09/2025
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.
2. Trustees
The trustees listed on page 3 of this report reflect the Board as recorded on the Charity Commission's online register. This differs from the Board listed in the 30/09/2024 accounts, most notably a new President (Saqlain Syed Shabbir, previously Vice President) and a new Vice President (Nassar Ali Shah). Azhar Shah, President at the 2024-year end, no longer appears on the current register of trustees.
No trustee received any remuneration or benefits in kind from the charity during the year (2024: none).
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