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J FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT
2023
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

## **CONTENTS** 

## ABOUT SEERAH FOUNDATION 

## OUR VISION 

OUR 2023 PROJECTS 

## INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 

BALANCE SHEET 

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTANT CONTACT US 


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## **ABOUT** 

SEERAH FOUNDATION is a Registered Charity in England and Wales (No 298918). We are a non-profit organisation with a vision to transform communities and peoples lives by providing authentic and accessible Islamic education all around the world. 

We are passionate to share the true message of Islam, and the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). To educate, and to counter misinformation, extremism and Islamophobia. We want to share Islam across generations and nations by presenting Islam in new and unique ways. 

## SEERAH FOUNDATION Trustees: 

- Mr. Yasir Hassan (Chair) 

- Mr. Ibrahim Rahman 

- Ms. Asma Shariff 

- Mr. Usman Hamid 

- Mr. Rizwan Kayani 

- Mr. Yusuf Hassan 

## Independent Examiner: 

Rasheeda Njidda Ahmed 

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## **OUR VISION** 


Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullah, 

Seerah Foundation have been working to share the message of Islam with people in the United Kingdom, and around the world since 1976. 

In the last decade we have made all our legacy publications available digitally. We have started our translation program. Donated thousands of books around the world. Making Islamic knowledge more accesible is our mission. 

As we approach the 50th anniversary of Seerah Foundation, the need for us to revive our signature product, the 8 Volume Muhammad[ ﷺ] Encyclopedia of Seerah, of which tens of thousands of copies were published, is clear. 

Our primary goal going forward should be to present the message of Muhammad[ ﷺ] to today’s never more connected but never more divided world. Seerah Foundation are planning to begin the immense task of revising our Encyclopedia of Seerah, and building an accessible, and 100% FREE platform to showcase the life and lessons of God’s final Messenger .[ﷺ] 

The world needs to know and understand Muhammad[ ﷺmore than ever.] That is our mission. 

Jazak Allahu khairan. 

Wassalaamu alaikum warahmatullah, 

Omar Faruq CEO, Seerah Foundation London, 10th January, 2024. 

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## **OUR 2023 PROJECTS** 

## **1. Audiobook** and **Spanish Translation** 

These are Seerah Foundation’s longterm projects are still ongoing in Sha Allah. 

## **2. Book Donation Project** 

Seerah Foundation plan to keep distributing our legacy Islamic books, free to those in need. Thousands of books have been sent all around the globe to children, students, and seekers of knowledge. We are aiming to wind down and end this project once we have distributed the last remaining books. 

## **3. The Online Encyclopaedia of Seerah** 

This massive project, to revise the content from the Encyclopedia of Seerah, build a new digital platform to share this knowledge, is still in it’s planning/fundraising stages. 

Our flagship product has always been Muhammad  ﷺEncyclopedia of Seerah, but it has been out of print for two decades and very few volumes are now available. We want this knowledge available in an accessible form so everyone can access this landmark work. 

This is a massive project and will take a lot of time and money. We are still formulating aspects of this project, so keep a close eye on our social media channels for more news. 

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## **I.E. REPORT** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SEERAH FOUNDATION** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ending 31st December 2023. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of the report** 

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and its directors, for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’) in England and Wales (or Scotland) (sections 193 and 353(1), Charities Act 2011) (‘the 2011 Act’). 

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. 

## **Independent Examiner’s Statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matter has come to my attention in connection with the examination other than that disclosed below, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect that: 

○ Accounting records were kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act: or 

○ The accounts accord with those records adequately; or 

○ The accounts comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act. The account gives a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 

○ The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). 

During my examination of the accounting record of the charity, it was noted that all disclosures were made in the notes for charity funds and fixed asset revaluations. This has led to the accounts agreeing with the charity’s SoFA and balance sheet. The charity’s trustees are aware of the importance of proving detailed notes to the accounts. 

29/10/2024 Signed  …………………………………………………………  Date …………………………… 

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Section A
Statement of f i nancial activities
Re51rkted
Motes d fund5
frjnds
thJrK15 Total fvnds Prfor year lunds
Inctsmlng t•s•urcos INtst• 31
InGorne and End0wmErtslrL￿.'
F01
F(r2
F03
F04
FOS
2.359
12.029
14.388
16.262
Charrt¥J*Kn¥th
S02
SQ3
1.359
1.359
1,571
In¥&sbmÉnts
1.298
73.844
5729
Total
Rosource5 exponded (Note 61
S07
61.815
12.029
Exynditur• on..
CharIL*￿I¥l￿5
3.420
3.420
3,638
27.129
27.129
35.5(K)
40
10.525
62,650
125
112012
Separae maienaliteffldewse
S10
40
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S12
Nèt Incomèllèxpèndltur•l bèfor• Inv•slmont yaln
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S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
16.840
12,￿29
4,811
27,829
NetgaiWllosSesii￿
Net Incomellexpondlturvl
Extraordinary ittrm$
Tran8f&rs b&tween fund8
Othor recognlsed galns1110558sI:
16.840
12.029
4.811
27.829
S18
S19
Net rnovernent In lunds
TOL31 brou9hlfwward
Total fund$ tarrlèdfttrtvard
S21
16.840
12.029
4.811
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SEERAH FOUNDATION
Section B
Balance sheet
Fixed assets
F01
F02
F03
FC14
F05
Intsngibl& 888ets
Tanglble assets
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Investments
(Note 14}
1 900 (¥)0
T¢&ifixgd•ssgts È05
1.9￿.￿J0
1.W).000
1,900.(I)o
Current assets
Stocks
btors
Investments
Cash at bank and In hand INots 241
Total cu*yent assets 610
1.166
Creditors: amwnts falllng due
wlthln one year
Net cuml assets/(IlabllltlesJ e12
Tot8l*ssets less cutY•ntll•bllld8S BIJ
1 ￿)1.166
1￿1 166
1 905 898
Credltors: amounts falllng du9 aftgr
Provlslons for Ibab116t
81$
Tokl neta55ets wllab111tt05
Funds of the Charity
16
1.901.166
1.￿1.166
1,905.898
EndowM￿n1 funds
B17
Restrlctsd Income funds
618
Unrestrlcteil fvnd5
B19
1.9)5.898
1.￿5.898
1,524.632
R•valu*itin
B2Q
Total fvnds 821
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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTANT** 

## **1. Accounting Policies** 

## **(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern** 

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognized at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: 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), the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. 

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest 

## **(b) Fund’s structure** 

Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have created funds for specific purposes. 

Restricted funds are funds that are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed, or through the terms of an appeal. 

## **(c) Income recognition** 

Income is recognized once the charity has an entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. 

Donations are recognized when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. If a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognized until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity, and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period. 

Income from grants, whether ‘capital’ or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognized when the charity has an entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met. 

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Secttyon C
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Sect￿￿ C
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Clher tsjing ￿VitieS
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27,129
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28.547
13.385
9.817
9,817
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Section C
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## **CONTACT US** 

Postal Address: **Seerah Foundation 78 Gillespie Road London N5 1LN United Kingdom** 

Email: **info@seerah.org** 

Website: **seerah.org** Facebook/Insta: **@SeerahFoundation** 

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