## **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK** ## **ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 30th June 2022 # **ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 30th June 2022 ## **Ahmadiyya Muslim Association – United Kingdom** **Year ended 30 June 2022** ## _Contents_ ||Legal and Administrative Information|Page 4| |---|---|---| ||Amir’s Report|Page 6| ||Report of the Management Committee|Page 18| ||Independent Auditors’ Report|Page 22| ||Statement of Financial Activities|Page 26| ||Balance Sheet|Page 27| ||Cash Flow Statement|Page 28| ||Accounting Policies|Page 29| ||Notes to the Financial Statements|Page 30| ||Detailed Property Assets Schedule|Page 34| 3 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** **MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND ADVISORS Management Committee** Mr Rafiq Ahmed Hayat : Amir _(National President)_ Mr Mansoor Ahmed Shah : Naib Amir _(Vice President)_ Dr Shabir Ahmed Bhatti : Naib Amir _(Vice President)_ Mr Mohammad Nasser Khan : Naib Amir _(Vice President)_ Mr Naseer Ahmad Dean : Naib Amir _(Vice President)_ Mr Atta ul Quddus : Naib Amir _(Vice President)_ Mr Nasim Jamal : Naib Amir _(Vice President)_ Dr Maqbool Sani Sethi : General Secretary Mr Sultan Lone : Finance Secretary Mr Muhammad Ibrahim Ikhlaf : Secretary Tabligh _(Preaching, Propagation & Outreach)_ Mr Nisar Ahmad Orchard : Secretary Tarbiyat _(Religious Training & Reformation)_ Mr Nadim Ur Rahman : Secretary Ta’lim _(Education)_ Mr Khalique Ahmad Mirza : Secretary Isha’at _(Publications)_ Mr Fareed Ahmad : Secretary Umur Kharijiya _(External Affairs)_ Mr Sheikh Tariq Mahmood : Secretary Umur ‘Amma _(General and Public Affairs)_ Mr Mirza Abdul Rasheed : Secretary Diafat _(Kitchen & Hospitality)_ Mr Irfan Ahmed Qureshi : _Secretary Jaidad (Properties and Maintenance)_ Mr Hafiz Fazle Rabbi : Secretary Talimul Qur’an & Waqf Ardi _(Qur’an Education and Temporary Devotion)_ Mr Imran Ali : Secretary Sami Basri _(Audio Video)_ Mr Anas Ahmad Rana : Secretary Waqf Nau _(New Dedication)_ Mr Ahmad Salam : Secretary Sanato Tijarat _(Trade & industry)_ Dr Munawar Ahmad : Secretary Wasaya _(Wills & Testamentary Disposal)_ Dr Tariq Anwar Bajwa : Secretary Tahrik Jadid _(Foreign Missions)_ Mr Fahim Anwer : Secretary Waqf Jadid _(New Devotion: Rural Development)_ Mr Masroor Ahmad : Additional Secretary Finance Mr Muhammad Abdullah Malik : Muhassib _(Accountant)_ Mr Irfan Chaudhry : Amin _(Treasurer)_ Mr Abdullah Jheengoor : Internal Auditor Mr Jonathan Charles Butterworth : Additional Secretary Tarbiyat & Waqf Jadid Nau Mubain _(Training of New Converts)_ Mr Mujeeb Ahmed Mirza : Secretary Zira’at (Agriculture & Horticulture) Mr Syed Naseer Ahmad : Secretary Rishta Nata _(Match ­ Making & Matrimonial)_ Mr Muhammed Ahsan Ahmad : Secretary Rishta Nata _(Match ­ Making & Matrimonial)_ Dr Iqbal Ahmad : Secretary Rishta Nata _(Match ­ Making & Matrimonial)_ Mr Mohammad Ashraf : Secretary Rishta Nata _(Match ­ Making & Matrimonial)_ Mr Rafiuddin Muhammad : Secretary Rishta Nata _(Match ­ Making & Matrimonial)_ Mr Imran Mehmood Sheikh : Secretary Rishta Nata _(Match ­ Making & Matrimonial)_ Mr Mohammed Ahsan Ahmedi : Secretary Rishta Nata _(Match ­ Making & Matrimonial)_ Dr Chaudhy Ijaz Ur Rehman : Sadr Majlis Ansarullah _(Male Elders Association)_ Mr Abdul Quddus Arif : Sadr Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya _(Male Youth Association)_ ## **Special Advisors** Mr Attaul Mujeeb Rashed : Naib Amir & Missionary In ­ Charge Mr Malik Abdul Halim : Additional Secretary Finance |**Registered Address (Head Office)**|**Administrative Address**|**Administrative Address (2)**| |---|---|---| |The London Mosque|The Baitul Futuh Mosque|Baitul Ehsan| |16 Gressenhall Road|181 London Road|25 Willow Lane| |London, SW18 5QL|Morden, Surrey, SM4 5PT|Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS| **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 4 ## **- NON EXECUTIVE ADVISORS** ## **REGIONAL PRESIDENTS** Dr Abdul Hayee : _Scotland_ Dr Syed Muzaffar Ahmad : _North East_ Mr Abdul Ghalib Khan : _North West_ Mr Syed Imtiaz Ahmed : _Midlands_ Mr Mohammad Noman : _South West_ Mr Atta ul Quddus : _Islamabad_ Mr Naseem Ahmed Butt : _South_ Mr Ibrahim Noonan : _Northern Ireland_ Mr Sohail Ahmad Qureshi : _Middlesex_ Mr Mubashar Ahmad Siddiqui : _East_ Mr Naveed Ahmad Zafar : _Hertfordshire_ Dr Mujibul Haq Khan : _Fazal Mosque_ Mr Syed Shakeel Ahmad : _Bait un Noor_ Mr Mubarak Ahmad Siddiqui : _Baitul Futuh_ Mr Ataul Aleem : _Baitul Ehsan_ ## **MISSIONARIES** ## **NAME JAMA’AT** _­_ Mr. Ataul Mujeeb Rashed: _Missionary In Charge, & Imam London Mosque_ Mr. Naseem Ahmad Bajwa: ............... _Baitul Futuh, Morden._ Mr. Usman Shahzad Bu tt ................... _Masjid Fazl, (London Mosque)._ Mr. Imran Akram................................ _Baitul Ehsan, Mitcham._ Mr. Rawahuddin Arif Khan................. _Darul Barakat, Birmingham._ Mr. Firhaad Ahmad............................ _Baitur Rasheed, Blackburn._ Mr. Mubarak Ahmad Basra................ _Masjid Al Mahdi, Bradford._ Mr. Maaz Ahmad Zahid ..................... _Baitul Mueed, Cambridge._ Mr. Amaar Ahmad ............................. _Baitur Raheem, Cardi ff ._ Mr. Faiz Ahmad Zahid ........................ _Tahir Mosque, Ca tf ord._ Mr. Daud Ahmad Qureshi.................. _Baitul Mahmood, Dundee._ Mr. Safeer Ahmad Khan..................... _Masjid Nasir, Gillingham._ Mr. Fakhar Ahmed A ft ab.................... _Baitul Rehman, Glasgow._ Mr. Imran Ahmad Khalid.................... _Baitul Ghafoor, Halesowen ._ Mr. Tahir Peter Selby.......................... _Masjid Nasir, Hartlepool._ Mr. Mansur Ahmed Chatha ............... _Baitul Aman, Hayes._ Mr. Shahil Munir Ahmed ................... _Baitun Noor, Hounslow North._ Mr. Rana Mashhood Ahmed.............. _Baitul Wahid, Hounslow South._ Mr. Sabahat Kareem .......................... _Baitus Samad, Hudders fi eld._ Mr. Abdul Hadi Masood..................... _Baitul Haleem, Keighley._ Mr. Shahzad Ahmad........................... _Baitul Ehsan, Leamington Spa._ Mr. Muneeb ­ ur Rahman.................... _Baitul Ikram, Leicester._ Mr. Noman Ahmad ............................ _Baitul Lateef, Liverpool._ Mr. Muhammad Ahmad Khursheed.. _Darul Aman, Manchester._ Mr. Zawar Ahmad Bu tt ....................... _Baitul Ahad, Newham._ Mr. Abdul Gha ff ar Ahmad.................. _Baitul Hafeez, No tti ngham._ Mr. Saad Mahmood........................... _Baitus Shakoor, Oxford._ Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Khadim .............. _Masjid Sadiq, Rhyll._ Mr. Hassan Mohammad Selby........... _Baitul Islam, Scunthorpe._ Mr. Anas Ahmad ................................ _Baitul Afeeyat, She ffi eld._ Mr. Mujeeb Ahmad Mirza.................. _Darus Salaam, Southall._ Mr. Slahudin Mir................................ _Baitul A tt a, Spen Valley._ Mr. Tahir Ahmad Khalid ..................... _Stevenage._ Mr. Sheikh Sharjeel Ahmad ............... _Baitun Noor, Too ti ng._ Mr. Humayun Uppal .......................... _Baitul Muqeet, Wallsall._ Mr. Zakaria Sheikh ............................. _Baitul Ahad, Walthamstow._ Mr. Shahzeb Athar ............................. _Baitul Hadi, Wa tf ord._ Mr. Raza Ahmad ................................ _Baitul Subhan, West Croydon._ **NAME** Mr. Zafer Ahmad........................ _General Secretary O ffi ce_ Mr. Raheel Ahmad..................... _History Department_ Mr. Daniyal Ahmad .................... _Imam Sb o ffi ce_ Mr. Aneeq Ur Rehman............... _ITQA_ Mr. Muhammad Athar............... _ITQA_ Mr. Usman Manan..................... I _TQA_ Mr. Fareed Ahmad .................... _Noor Academy_ Mr. Imran Akram........................ _Noor Academy_ Mr. Mubariz Mahmood Amini ... _Qadha_ Mr. Salman Ahmad Qamar ........ _Qadha_ Mr. Asim Iqbal Hashmi............... _Tabligh_ Mr. Saad Ahmad ........................ _Tarbiyat_ Mr. Sheikh Sammar Ahmad....... _Tarbiyyat_ Mr. Laeeq Ahmad Tahir.............. _Tarbiyyat_ Mr. Munawar Ahmad Khurshid . _Tarbiyyat_ Mr. Hafeez Ahmad..................... _Tarbiyyat_ Mr. Abdul Quddus Arif............... _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Ataul Fa tti r Tahir.................. _Jamia Ahmadiyya U_ K Mr. Ataul Moman Zahid............. _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Burhan Ahmad Raja............. _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Dawood Ahmad Abid .......... _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Fazalur Rehman .................. _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Tahir.................. _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Mahmood Ahmad Talha...... _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Mansoor Ahmad Zia............ _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Mirza Naseer Ahmad .......... _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Mubashar Ahmad Zafri........ _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Samar Ahmad Shaikh ......... _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Syed Mashhood Ahmad ...... _Jamia Ahmadiyya U_ K Mr. Tahir Mehmood................... _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Tayyab Ahmed..................... _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Waseem Ahmad Fazal ......... _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ Mr. Zaheer Ahmad Khan............ _Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_ |**Auditors**|**Bankers**|**Solicitors**| |---|---|---| |Macalvins Limited|National Westminster Bank Plc|Bates, Wells LLP| |7 St John's Rd,||10 Queen Street Place| |Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2EY||London| |||EC4R 1BE| 5 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** _Report by the_ **Na onal ti UK Amir** **Mr Ra q Ahmed Hayat** **We reproduce below an extract from the Annual Report of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Associa ti on UK (the ‘Associa ti on’) for the year ending 30[th] June 2022 presented by Mr Ra fi q Ahmed Hayat, Amir (Na ti onal President) UK at the 43[rd] Majlis Shura (Consulta ti ve and Advisory Council) UK held between 21[st] and 22[nd] May 2022 in Tahir Hall, Baitul Futuh Mosque, Morden. The Majlis Shura that incorporated the Annual General Mee ti ng, elected ­ Trustees for the ensuing three years (July 2022 June 2025). The electorate included elected Presidents and General Secretaries of local branches of the Associa ti on from UK, members of the Execu ti ve Commi tt ee of the Associa ti on, special invitees from the Associa ti on’s auxiliary organisa ti ons and was also a tt ended by nominated guests. As the Majlis Shura commemorated its fi rst Centenary since its founda ti on in 1922, the Supreme Spiritual Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, blessed the Majlis Shura with his august ­ presence and addressed the concluding session of the 43[rd] Majlis Shura UK that was live streamed to the Majlis Shuras being held simultaneously in Belgium, Canada, Guinea Bisau and the USA.** ## **MAJLIS SHURA** One of the effects of the pandemic was on the Majlis Shura. During the last 2 years, we had not been able to hold a physical Majlis Shura but virtual Majlis Shuras were held to recommend a proposed budget during these sessions. This year, by the Grace of Allah, we are able to hold a physical Shura and it is indeed a most welcome return for us to all be together. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 6 ## **PANDEMIC** ­ ­ During 2021 22, we continued to live with the effects of Covid 19; whilst things have improved because of the vaccination programmes, precautionary measures were still observed and indeed ­ encouraged in certain gatherings. The Association also assisted extensively in the combat of Covid 19 with many successful vaccination clinics throughout the country. Over 10,000 people were vaccinated through these clinics based at Baitul Futuh, Fazal Mosque, Islamabad, Midlands, North ­ West and North East regions. Whilst UK restrictions have relaxed to pre Covid levels, we are still erring on the side of caution and masks must still be worn in mosques or gatherings during prayers. For major events like Jalsa and Ijtemas, requirement for booster vaccinations apply. I hope and pray that circumstances will change soon so that all restrictions can be removed. Local branches visited households and helped in any way possible in these difficult times. We completed the homeless feeding programme during this period and delivered food packs on a regular basis to NHS workers that was appreciated by hospital administrations and politicians. ## **JALSA SALANA (Annual Convention)** The vaccination programme allowed us more confidence to hold the Jalsa Salana in 2021 after a gap of one year and we saw daily attendance of almost 9,000 people excluding duty personnel across the 3 days. This is a far cry from the 35,000+ that includes international guests but there will be restrictions for the forthcoming Jalsa 2022. For Jalsa 2021, we allowed members to attend one day in rotation. Owing to the inclement weather conditions that played havoc with parking and waterlogged pathways, it represented a logistical challenge yet everyone just took the difficulties in their stride and made the Jalsa a success! I would like to take this opportunity to thank Afsar Jalsa Salana – Mr Nasser Khan, Afsar Jalsa Gah – Imam Sahib, Afsar Khidmate Khalq – Mr Abdul Quddus Arif and Lajna Imaillah – Dr Fariha Khan Sahiba and their Naibeen and teams. **Jalsa 2022** **Jalsa 2022** **Jalsa 2022** **Jalsa 2022** 7 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** ## **SYED TAALAY AHMED** During the past year, we lost 62 very revered elders and members of the Jama’at. One very sad and unfortunate incident was a martyrdom of a very important member of the UK Jama’at, Mr Syed Taalay Ahmed, son of Mr Syed Hashim Akbar Ahmad, a very devoted and talented documentary film maker, who was gunned down and fatally injured in a remote part of Ghana while on a filming project for a documentary for MTA. He will always be cherished as an important martyr of Ahmadiyyat who led a short but extraordinary life, was cherished by his colleagues and a role model for other devotees owing to his devotion to Khilafat. May Allah rest his soul in peace. Amin. ## **ATTEMPT TO DISCREDIT THE JAMA’AT** Unfortunately, during this year, we encountered a few munafiqeen (hypocrites) determined to cause reputational damage and spread hatred against the Community and Khilafat. Although every effort was made by them to create discord and unrest within the community, by the Grace of Allah, their efforts proved to be futile. Allah the Almighty, uncovered their mischief and restored peace and unity amongst members of the Association. We complied with reporting requirements to the Charities Commission and the Police who supported our efforts. The police intend to pursue and prosecute those involved in hate crimes. The Association updated its safeguarding policies thoroughly and required all office bearers and workers to bring their DBS checks up ­ to ­ date with current legislation and safety standards. ## **BAITUL FUTUH MOSQUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT** The Baitul Futuh redevelopment project is still ongoing and making great progress. The main infrastructure has been built by PDR, the main contractor, and our own teams have taken over the internal finishing along with other contractors. We expect the main building to be completed soon nearer our annual Peace Conference. We are at present addressing the security block and the kitchens and planning permission for this is being sought. 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**AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 8 ## **UMUR KHARIJIYA (external affairs)** The situation of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan deteriorated further during the year. The authorities introduced new legislation to attack members of the community including cybercrime laws ‘PECA’ (prevention of electronic crimes act) which was enacted in 2016. They have been using these laws to imprison Ahmadis in Pakistan, stop a number of our web ­ based services on international platforms and served notice to various companies such as Google and Facebook. Even though they tried to stop MTA broadcasting to Pakistan, the service provider was obliged to provide the service and so it continued. Google did stop our Holy Qur’an app and we have been lobbying them to re ­ instate our service. Facebook have informed the Pakistani authorities that they will not take down their services. We are also pressurising the big service providers who are usurping basic human rights by conceding to the demands of the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) and we are hoping to put pressure through the UN to take heed as this is just an oppressive regime trying to silence the community. We ­ are updating the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and conducted further interviews in this period especially related to the latest cybercrime laws. A secondary report is going to be issued as an addendum to the ‘Suffocation of the Faithful’ report which was launched in 2020 with reactions received throughout the course of last year. We have engaged Bindmans (a Law firm) in the UK to appeal against notices our teams have been receiving. During the year, an NGO funded by the Foreign Office visited Pakistan to collect information about the Persecution of Ahmadis in Pakistan – and this documentary will be shown on various venues throughout the UK. ## **CAPITAL PROJECTS** The Mosques in Scunthorpe and Spen Valley have now been completed and functional. Recently, a ­ property became available adjacent to the Spen Valley Mosque and despite opposition from non Ahmadis, we decided that this should be purchased. Once the Baitul Futuh Mosque Redevelopment project is complete, the next project will be Huddersfield and then Cardiff, Insha’Allah. ## **HADEEQATUL MAHDI** Following a repeat experience of muddy walkways and parking areas in the Jalsa site, an extensive programme of land drainage is being undertaken at Hadeeqatul Mahdi. The work also includes work on the underground sewerage and u ti li ti es are being upgraded. We expect to see a huge improvement even if it rains. As a result of the increase in costs, we have been purchasing essen ti al goods for Jalsa and for Jama’at use to be stored at regional centres to mi ti gate some of the cost increase projected for the coming months. ## **CENSUS** One of the major projects undertaken by the General Secretary Department and the Tajneed Committee was to update members data through a Census. 36,000 forms were sent out and so far, 27,000 have been returned. We should urge all those who have not completed the forms to do so and forward to the General Secretary Department before Jalsa. We trained a team of missionaries for the data entry exercise to ensure all the information was input as soon as the forms were received. 9 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** ## **TABLIGH (preaching and prosely ti sa ti on)** Despite the Covid restric ti ons, our Tabligh team has been very ac ti ve throughout the year. They created a lot of online informa ti on and been involved in many awareness campaigns. By the Grace of Allah, since July 2021, we received 133 bai’ats (new conversions). One of their highlights was the **‘** STOP WW3’ na ti onwide campaign that took place earlier this year. Teams a tt ended Westminster Square and other London loca ti ons to raise awareness about World War III. A lea fl et with Huzoor Aqdas’s message (may Allah be his Helper) was also sent to all poli ti cians and distributed at various loca ti ons across the UK about the dangers of WW3 and its consequences for the future genera ti on. It needs to be remembered that he had been highligh ti ng these issues at various Peace Conferences over the years but at that ti me, some poli ti cians thought this was an overreac ti on. However, we can see how major world leaders are now also commen ti ng on the possibility of a Third World War. During Ramadan, the Tabligh team organised several ‘Big I ft ar’ programmes with senior Jama’at members speaking on di ff erent topics. Several senior poli ti cians a tt ended these events. At the recent physical ‘Big I ft ar’ event held at Baitul Futuh Mosque, 160 guests a tt ended. Five such events were held: the total number of people who watched the five Big Virtual Iftars was over 37,000. The ‘True Islam’ website contains a lot of good information. In conjunction with Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, the team organised a national Twitter campaign to raise awareness about Khilafat in Islam and celebrated Promised Messiah[(as)] Day by holding an external facing event on 28th March 2021. It is estimated that the programme was watched by over 5,000 people. The programme was held in both English and Urdu. For the _Rational Religion_ website, the team used Farnham Studio ­ for their video productions. An 8 week online Tabligh Training course trained members in handling allegations and preach. Tabligh Ashra (ten days) was held between 2nd April 2021 – 11th April 2021 and an online Refresher Course on Sunday, 26th September 2021. _The Great Western Revival_ achieved 5th position in the _Sunday Times_ bestseller list. In addition, it achieved fi rst place in the _Independent_ bestseller list. Since many youngsters have ques ti ons and concerns in their minds, there was a need for short videos to answer them. Intensive work was undertaken and a new website was created under the banner of ‘Islam Unravelled’ with over 700 videos provided. These videos are indeed a very useful source of educa ti on and an awareness to the Associa ti on should be enhanced ## **TA’LIM** (education) ­ The Ta’lim department organised and co ordinated 185 online lectures on various subjects in both English and Urdu and continued their work on the ‘Islam Unravelled’ website. Academic classes for children up to ‘A’ level in English, mathematics and science were held and over 4000 children benefited from these sessions throughout the year. Twice weekly lectures were also held in Urdu and English with scholars talking on various Tarbiyati topics. An updated _Ta’lim Annual Plan_ was also sent to the branches. There is a huge need for an online academy for Ta’lim and Tarbiyat (educa ti on and training). We are expec ti ng to launch the academy in a few weeks and expect many members throughout the UK will be able to bene fi t from this. At Jalsa Salana, we award special academic awards to the brightest students, but this has not been possible for the last 2 years. This year, we will announce the names of those receiving the awards, but the actual awards will then be given at subsequent Ijtemas (annual gatherings) to successful applicants. ## **AISHA ACADEMY** The Aisha Academy, a physical educational class in Baitul Ehsan started this year and 9 or 10 girls ­ successfully completed the course. Many girls were interested but were unable to join due to Covid 19 restric ti ons but we remain op ti mis ti c that soon many more join the academy. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 10 ## **TARBIYAT (spiritual and moral training and reformation)** The Tarbiyat Department has been very busy during the pandemic working hard to reconnect with the Jama’ats. They were able to visit and hold physical Regional Tarbiyat Refresher/Reconnect courses in 14 regions, listen to concerns and share ideas, hold local Tarbiyat sessions and been in contact with many members throughout the country to ask them about their welfare and offer ­ assistance. It organised the Salat Ashra’s every 2 months and were involved in the pre marriage counselling sessions. It also sends the Friday Sermon summary to members. Due to the pandemic where members were offering Jumuah at home, they also sent a short Friday Sermon in both English and Urdu. This has now ceased as people are encouraged to go to mosques and mission centres for Friday prayer. It tried to provide support throughout the country by holding virtual classes for children to assist with studies. Weekly Tarbiyat sessions were held including a Tarbiyat Aulaad (family) session every Sunday. During Ramadan, Darsul Qur’an and Hadith (commentary) was also organised. Mental health issues were increasing generally in society but also in some cases amongst our own members. We need to find long term solutions. As we begin to open facilities, we will provide members to gather and to socially interact physically with other people ­ to help deal with isolation. During Covid 19, our young children have been away from our Mosques, Mission houses and centres and this has created a gap: as part of their Tarbiyat, they need to attend the Mosque and Sunday classes and mix with other friends in a spiritual and friendly environment. We have restarted the physical Sunday classes. We have begun to allow children and the elderly to attend and offer Salat 5 times a day. This had a dramatic effect in our 2022 Eid ­ ul ­ Fitr celebrations where attendance was 7000 at Baitul Futuh Mosque, 2000 at Fazl Mosque and 1500 at Baitul Ehsan. In Islamabad some 2000 members observed prayers behind Huzoor Aqdas (Allah be his Helper). This was a major event this year and high attendance was recorded throughout our other mosques and centres in the UK. ## **GENERAL SECRETARY** ­ The General Secretary Department remained busy: it co ordinated the Presidents virtual Mulaqat with Huzoor Aqdas (may Allah be his Helper); undertook the Census of the UK Jama’at Project; sent over 25,000 letters, emails and messages to local branches; updated the database; organised Majlis Shura, Majlis Amila (executive committee) meetings; achieved 98% of branches submitting the monthly report. ## **FINANCE** Despite the economic challenges that face the UK, members continue to make significant financial sacrifices. We have continued to see a rise in the obligatory chandas (donations). The online donation portal, _www.chanda.org.uk_ , continues to generate significant income with active and new members across the UK. Finance continually controls expenditure by reference to the approved budgets and costs of salaries, utilities, and mission/branches across the UK. Its reporting structure has improved significantly thus allowing real time reporting across all cost centres. The Finance team also ensures that income and expenditure is processed in a timely manner and maintains a high standard of financial operations, internal audit and governance. Numerous finance workshops were conducted with all branches and regions throughout the UK. ## **INTERNATIONAL TALIMUL QUR’AN ACADEMY** One success story this year is the growth in a relative short while of the International Ta’limul Qur’an Academy (ITQA) where within a short time thousands of members have started to benefit from learning to read and understand a translation of the Holy Qur’an. 11 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** ## **TA’LIMUL QUR’AN AND WAQF ARZI (learning Holy Quran and temporary dedication)** The Ta’limul Qur’an department is responsible for promoting and monitoring the learning and teaching of the Holy Qur’an amongst our Jama’at members and organised a series of Nazirah ­ Courses (known as G classes) for children of all age groups, in addition to classes for men and women. These online classes proved very successful and posi ti ve feedback was received. Three online regional Qur’an symposia were a tt ended by many members. The Al ­ Ha fi zoon Hifzul ­ Qur’an con ti nued six days a week. The Madrasatul Hifz programme made good progress and classes were held six days a week via online and phone portal. In Ramadan 2022, ten students led Tarawih (late night) prayers in various Jama’ats. Three apps have also been designed to provide easy access to all our prepared videos and material for learning and teaching the Tala ff uz Pronuncia ti on) and Tarjama (transla ti on) of the Qur’an. A team was instructed to get 1000 people to perform Waqfe Arzi each year. The team has so far received 385 applications of which 216 Waqfe Arzi’s were completed ## **DIYAFAT (hospitality and kitchen)** Our team has had to work even harder to provide food to many different outlets. It worked 24/7 and provided food for NHS staff, the homeless at several locations throughout the year in addition to all our events. During Ramadan, an extensive programme was undertaken to provide food for the elderly, single parents and the needy. During the recent Eid, we gave gifts of fruit ­ baskets to a large number of people. Our team produced over 2000 gifts for the elderly and volunteers. As things have started to improve and while still observing Covid restrictions, we held some events as a hybrid model with a physical event and the option for members to join online where we had over 20,000 hits. ## **ISHA’AT (literature and publications)** The latest edition of the 23 volume set of _Ruhani Khazain_ , printed in Turkey arrived just before Jalsa Salana and was promoted nationally through several social media outlets. The warehouse at Baitul Futuh Mosque was visited regularly to provide books to Jama’at members, Jamia students, various departments and for online events and competitions. Bookshops at Fazl Mosque and Baitul Futuh Mosque opened sporadically during the year. Several online meetings were held with local Secretaries. At Jalsa Salana, it sold all the 45 sets of _Ruhani Khazai_ n and copies of the new _Holy Qur’an_ . Many additional orders were taken to be collected later from the bookshops. The ­ _Ahmadiyya Bulletin_ is published bi monthly and six editions were published and is available to read or download online at _ahmadiyya.uk_ . A task has been carried out to contact all subscribers for payment. ## **LONDON BOOK FAIR** London Book Fair was held in April 2022 after a two year break due to the Covid ­ 19 restrictions. ­ The theme was ‘The Messiah Has Come’ and three key books were highlighted for this year: _Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam; Golden Principles of Justice and Peace_ ; _Ahmad, The Guided_ One. Our stand was next to the Oxford University Press. Many visitors from various organisations and countries including America, The Netherlands, Latvia, Indonesia and China to name a few. The Turkish Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ahmet Misbah Demircan with his entourage including the President of the Istanbul Chambers of Commerce, Sekib Avedgi and press visited our stand. ## **­ SAMI BASRI (audio video)** During the Coronavirus period many programmes were only possible to be viewed online and our team adapted in a very professional manner to support these events e.g. Jalsa Masih Ma’ud[(as)] , **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 12 ## **VOICE OF ISLAM (VOI)** Another very important awareness and educational facility is the Voice of Islam (VOI) radio station. The quality of the programming geared to the youth and the depth of the contemporary issues covered is of very high quality with contributions by leading experts from around the world. Some recent topics include anger management, mental health issues, Islamic history, book reviews, art and poetry. The standard set was to compete with BBC Radio 4 and in a lot of areas we are more than achieving this. Jalsa Musleh Ma’ud[(ra)] , National Amila meetings and Careers Fair. They have also covered some live events. Work has been divided into 11 sub ­ sections: Voice of Islam, AV production, translation, sound systems, visuals, photography, MTA UK, CCTV, and AV installations, Regional Sami Basri Teams and Lajna Sami Bari Team. The team also covers the Jumuah arrangements at Baitul Futuh Mosque and Fazl Mosque and had an extensive workload at Jalsa. The entire team work with complete dedication and all too often very long hours to cover its vast workload. ## **amagallery.org.uk WEBSITE** This official site is proving to be a very valuable resource listing among other things, Friday Sermons since 2013 by subject, ‘This Week with Huzoor’ series and new video series with outlets on social media platforms and its own YouTube channel. The site is easy to use and navigate. ## **WAQF NAU (new dedication)** One of the main requirements of the Waqf Nau scheme is to ensure that the children listen to Huzoor Aqdas’s (may Allah be his Helper) sermons, speeches and programmes on a regular basis and this aspect is constantly monitored. Another key focus is ensuring the Waqf Nau are integrated in the administrative set ­ up of the Association or its auxiliary organisations. Waqf Nau members are regularly contacted for progress updates and children of all ages are advised on their education. However, focus remains on children who have completed their GCSE’s. Regional academic competitions were held virtually and the winners of each regional competition were invited to participate in the National finals. Office Bearers Forums in 11 regions for local secretaries were held. 13 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** S **ANATO TIJARAT** ( **trade and industry** ) Information packs for local secretaries were prepared as a guide to advise and assist members with new job opportunities and provide resources for websites where new jobs can be found. The Department offered Translation Course, led by a DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting) examiner; “linkedin” ­ course; Book keeping Course; a business start ­ up event and a separate session on _‘How to sell Online._ All courses were well received, had good engagement and were highly interactive. Between 30 to 90 members attended each course. A guide was prepared for those who wish to work from home, e.g cooking at home and selling food at local farmers markets. Another initiative promoted careers within the Armed Forces. A petrol crisis arose due to a shortage of truck drivers in the UK. A campaign was started in the UK and many members came forward to attend an introduction programme and commenced a training programme to become HGV drivers thus displaying loyalty to the country _(see above photo)_ . ## **UMUR A’MA (general and public affairs)** During the year, 159 new Asylum cases were registered; 295 applicants were issued with letters certifying that they did in fact belong to the Ahmadiyya Jama’at and they are active members; 964 reminders were sent for reports to the concerning countries; 674 new Tajneed (membership database) application forms were received for verification and 8090 other verifications were processed. The Department also implemented Qadha (arbitration board) decisions and contacted members to reform themselves. On the occasion of Eid ­ ul ­ Fitr, 1,300 fruit ­ baskets were prepared and distributed to deserving people in the London Jama’ats (within M25) and 750 fruit baskets/chocolates were prepared and distributed to Jama’ats outside London. Members who are unemployed and seeking employment were helped with their job applications. ## **WASAYA** ( **wills and probate** ) The Department handles: data base of those who have made a discretionary disposition in favour of the Association, income declaration [Schedule C] Section, estate disposition and clearance of deceased testators, Wasiyyat promotion and general administration. In ­ person meetings have resumed.have over **8,000** testators/ testatrixes in the UK. There are 62 branches with Majlis Musian and 900 members have been encouraged to join the blessed scheme of Wasiyat individually. Secretary Wasaya UK participated as a main speaker or hosted various Wasiyat online meetings with the local branches ## **TAHRIK JADID AND WAQF JADID** In Waqf Jadid we maintained our global 1st position and for Tahrik Jadid we maintained our 2nd position. In Tahrik Jadid, we collected **£2. 5** million with a participation rate of **83.09%** . In the last quarter of Waqf Jadid, 80 branches were Zoom called and a video shared on financial sacrifice **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 14 ## **RISHTA NATA (match making and marital matters)** During the year, the Rishta Nata department held Tarbiyat Forums, local refresher courses, distributed Tarbiyat material using social media. At Jalsa 2021, Jama’at members were provided with general information as well as anonymous profiles of registered male and female candidates. Our Lajna team also shared some proposals with visiting mothers. The Department also held a _Rishta Nata Meet and Greet_ event which proved very successful but this could not continue during the pandemic. However, these programmes recently resumed with an event held in Birmingham. ## **ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TARBIYAT AND WAQF JADID FOR NEW AHMADIS.** The New Ahmadi Muslim Learning and Development plan was launched during the online refresher course in September 2021. It includes 15 key Learning and Development milestones. The Annual Return Tarbiyat checklist was sent to all branches. The checklist tracks the annual progress made with regards to the Tarbiyat and care of all new Ahmadis. ## **JAIDAD (real estate and maintenance)** General maintenance and repair works continue to take place throughout the year across all our buildings. On the Baitul Futuh Redevelopment Project, work on the new complex is progressing well and a lot of work has been completed. In external work, the external wall builds up, stone cladding, roof, and external glazing work have been completed. Internal painting and decorating work has also been completed in all the offices and bedrooms; laminate flooring is being installed across all offices and bedrooms. With UK’s large portfolio of properties, repair and maintenance ­ is always on going throughout the year. Important and significant upgrades were organised at many Mosques, Jamia, Fazl Mosque, Baitul Ehsan, Old Baitul Ehsan, Hadeeqatul Mahdi, Baitul ­ Rehman Mosque Glasgow, Tahir Mosque, Catford, Baitul Ahad – East Ham, Leamington Spa, Baitul Hadi. ## **ZIRA’AT (agriculture and horticulture)** Despite unfavourable weather at the time of growing crops and difficulties caused by Covid pandemic, a lot of work at various Mosques including Baitul Futuh Mosque, Baitul Subhan Mosque – Croydon, Tahir Mosque – Catford, Fazl Mosque. was carried out. The Baitul Futuh Mosque participated in the Summer Bloom Competition 2021 held by ‘London Garden Society’ whose patron Is His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex KG GCVO. The Mosque received first prize in the category ‘Garden Display in the Public Place’ at all London levels and was awarded a gold medal winning trophy and a certificate of excellence. ## **MTA (Muslim Television Ahmadiyya) International** We are also fortunate to have the central MTA organisation within the UK and we have the special honour of many UK members working for them. ## **HUMANITY FIRS** T Humanity First continues to increase its activities and services. The food banks set up in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, and Walsall has been serving many food parcels per month for needy vulnerable families. It has held medical camps in several countries to provide access to general medicine, basic triage, referral for treatment and even surgical procedures for Hernias. ## **HOMEOPATHY** The Homeopathy team continues to provide an excellent service in improving the health of our members. They mainly operate from both the Fazl Mosque and Baitul Futuh locations and recently started operating from Islamabad. 15 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** ## **AUXILIARY ORGANISATIONS** Our auxiliary organisations are a very important part of our administration and supplement the activities of the Association. They assist at Jalsa Salana, Waqare Amals, collection of funds and other Jama’at events. They have raised funds for charitable causes which give a big impact on the perception of the Association to the indigenous population. They also assisted in Tabligh and Tarbiyat of the Jama’at members. I have the highest regard for all the Sadrs – Mr Abdul Quddus Arif, Dr Ijaz Ur Rehman and Dr Fariha Khan and their teams that have worked with great dedication throughout they year. ## **THANKS** I would like to thank Imam Sahib, Regional Missionaries and the Regional Amirs for the excellent support they have given the Association. The field missionaries have done an excellent job and travel many miles all over the country to attend various Tabligh, Ta’lim and Tarbiyat functions and events. Their leadership in these matters is very important for local as well as regional levels. Presidents of local branches are the representatives of the Amir at the local level and their role as leader is crucial for the development of the Association. I can say with some pride that the new Presidents have performed excellently throughout the year. The local branches are the life and blood of the national entity. The we have a number of dedicated volunteers and employees who have given invaluable time and skill to the Association and its members. The Engineers Association are doing valuable and humanitarian work on several projects in Africa such as providing water aid and solar energy. We also thank the Pan African Association, Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers Association, Immigration Committee and the Medical Association for assisting the Association. Qadha board (arbitration council) dealt with some of the most difficult issues facing members of the Association. I have full confidence that all decisions made are based on honesty, truth and justice. The Finance Committee processed requests received in the Centre from around the country and from the UK departments. The great American industrialist, Henry Ford said: “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” This is certainly true in this case of the Naib Amirs (National Vice Presidents) UK. They have always provided good advice allowing things to be undertaken in a very professional and proper way. Some Central organisations have representatives in this country. Due to this proximity, it makes our work easier because of the excellent co ­ operation that has been built up over the years. I would like to thank ­ them all for their moral support and co operation ## **HAZRAT AMIRUL MOMINEEN** We must continue to thank Allah that he has given this special honour to the UK Jama’at to serve Huzoor Aqdas (may Allah be his Helper) Supreme Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community who takes a very close personal interest in our Association and continues to give us special time to review our progress and gives personal guidance to individual departments. I request all members to make a personal pledge that they will endeavour to strengthen their bond with Khilafat and put into practice the words of wisdom from Huzoor Aqdas (may Allah be his Helper). I would like to take this opportunity to thank Huzoor Aqdas (may Allah be his Helper) for his kindness not only to me but also to the whole Assocaition. Let us please not forget that it is with Huzoor Aqdas’s (may Allah be his Helper) constant prayers and guidance that enables the Jama’at to prosper. We should also remember Huzoor Aqdas’s (may Allah be his Helper) family in our prayers, may Allah give them good health. Whilst Covid prevented the physical reach of the Khalifa for many in terms of personal mulaqats, it nevertheless enabled virtual and spiritual mulaqats for many people from all over the world and in greater numbers. What a blessing! Would this have happened if Covid never happened? Who knows but this Community and love of the **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 16 Khalifa knows no bounds and Allah paved the way for Jama’at members feel closer to them, albeit virtually. Even after all effects of Covid are present no more, these international mulaqats may well still continue. We have had various programmes through the year where Huzoor Aqdas (may Allah be his Helper) addressed online the National Amila, Presidents, New Ahmadis, Humanity First, IAAAE, PAAMA and the auxiliary organisations. ## **ALLAH** These last 2 years or so during the Covid pandemic has seen very testing grounds for the Jama’at in every way. We have lost loved ones due to Covid, we had our normal daily lives totally interrupted where we could not even meet family members outside of our own vicinity, we felt the loss of personal contact with members at our functions and we indeed missed our functions like Jalsa and were unable to be blessed with the physical presence of the Khalifa. However, the members never lost hope and placed their faith in Allah. This is a progressive Jama’at in all circumstances and Allah enabled us do our best, excel and improve ourselves in such testing times. Allah opened up new avenues of communication and expertise that enabled us to still keep in touch and pursue spiritual advances. And of course, the Khalifa became available across the world through his virtual mulaqats. The care of our members and indeed of the wider community was evident throughout the regions – this service is not only in line with Islamic principles and teachings but an excellent form of Tabligh – no doubt, throughout the world, Islam Ahmadiyya, through this period has become more prevalent and especially in the UK. I thank Allah enormously for all the blessings He continues to shower upon our Jama’at. We can only show our gratitude through our constant and increased supplication to Him. Ameen. **Rafiq Ahmed Hayat Amir UK** 17 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** **REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE -** Year ended 30 June 2022 The members of the Management Committee are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the Association for the year ended 30 June 2022. Legal and administrative information is set out on Pages 2 and 3 and forms part of this report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities and Trustee Investment ( Scotland ) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts ( Scotland ) Regulations 2006, the Charities ( Accounts and Reports ) Regulations 2008, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and by Charities ( SORP ) 2005. ## **Objectives and Activities** The objects for which the Charity is established are - the propagation of Islam as expounded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement, and his successor, the Khalifatul Masih and generally to promote comparative study of religion. - the advancement of education amongst the members of the Association and such other persons as the Management Committee of the Association may determine from time to time. - the provision, as far as possible, of maintenance of orphans and widows and for such other persons as are unable by reason of some physical or other infirmity or handicap to maintain themselves. - The relief of poverty. The activities of the Association are as follows: - Propagation of Islam. - Building of mosques. - Religious education institute for missionaries, Waqf-e-Nau and other children. - Assistance to deserving and needy for instance following natural disaster. A comprehensive Annual Report of the activities of the Association can be obtained on request from the General Secretary of the Association. ## **Financial Review** The Association is reliant entirely on voluntary donations from its members in the United Kingdom. The general public is not solicited for funds for attaining the objectives of the Association. The total income for the year amounted to £24,828,203 ( 2021: £26,206,739 ) . The Statement of Financial Activities includes further details. The amount expended in pursuit of the charitable objectives during the year was £19,239,033 ( 2021: £18,107,025 ) up from the previous year following resumption of the Associations major events and activities post covid. ## **Structure, governance and management** The Association is an unincorporated charity and is governed by a Trust Deed or its Constitution which sets out its objectives and powers. The Constitution of the Association was adopted on 21st April 1987. The Association was registered as a charity by the Charity Commission (No 299081) on 11th May 1988. Under the Constitution, the members of the Majlis Amila comprise the Trustees and constitute the Management Committee that is elected every three years at the Majlis Shura (Consultative Council whose members are elected office bearers and missionaries) which is held once a year. The day to day administration of the Association is carried out by the Management Committee **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 18 which meets once a month. Administration cascades down into local branch office bearers who are also elected every three years. Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at (Scotland) Limited [AMJ (Scotland Ltd] Charity Number SC050163 and Company No SC649886 was registered as a separate entity with the OSCR (Scottish regulator) to look after the affairs of the Community in Scotland and commenced its charitable work with effect from July 2020. ­ The Management Committee has formally established a sub committee, “The Finance Committee”, which deals with the day ­ to ­ day financial matters of the Association. The Finance Committee presents its significant approvals to the Management Committee each month and also prepares the annual Income and Expenditure Budget for the approval of Majlis Shura (Consultative Council). The Finance Committee normally meets once a week and comprises: 1. Mr Rafiq Ahmed Hayat ............................... _President_ 2. Dr. Maqbool Sani Sethi................................ General Secretary 3. Mr Mohammed Nasser Khan ..................... _Vice Presiden_ t 4. Mr Sultan Lone ........................................... _Finance Secretary_ 5. Malik Mohyuddin Abdullah......................... _Accountant_ 6. Mr Irfan Chaudhry ...................................... _Treasurer_ 7. Mr Abdullah Jheengoor .............................. _Internal Auditor_ The induction process for a newly appointed member of the Majlis Amila comprises an initial meeting with the Amir followed by a review of the written prescribed powers, the responsibilities of the appointed member of the Management Committee and the role of the Finance Committee. Information supplied as part of the induction process includes a copy of the relevant responsibilities for a post within the Association, a copy of the latest annual report and financial statements, copies of the minutes of the Majlis Amila, a copy of the Charity Commission’s guidance “The Essential Trustee: What You Need to Know” and HMRC’s “Fit and Proper Person.” All secretaries are required to submit to the National President of the Association a report of their monthly activities and report periodically to the Management Committee their plan of set targets and report their progress in attaining such targets. Minutes of the monthly Management Committee are circulated to its members and approved by the Amir (National President). ## **Statement of Management Committee’s responsibilities** The Management Committee is responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The Constitution of the Association requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the Association's financial activities as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the Management Committee should follow best practice and: - select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - follow applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice; and - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Association will continue on that basis. 19 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** The Management Committee is responsible for ensuring that proper accounting records are kept which enable it to ascertain and disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Association and which enable it to ensure that the statements comply with applicable law. It is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Association and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. ## **Risk management** The Management Committee has overall responsibility for ensuring that the Association has appropriate system of controls, financial and otherwise. It is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Association and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities and to provide reassurance that; - its assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition; - proper records are maintained and financial information used within the Association or for publication is reliable; - the Association complies with relevant laws and regulations; and - capital projects are controlled by a Capital Projects Development Committee whilst a Purchasing Committee seeks tenders and places orders on the best quote obtained. As part of the Association’s risk management process the Managing Committee acknowledges its responsibility for the Association’s system of internal control and reviewing its effectiveness. It is also recognised by the Management Committee that such a system is designed to manage rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve the Association’s objectives and can only provide reasonable, not absolute, reassurance against material misstatement or loss. The Management Committee, through the Finance Committee, has set policies on risk and internal controls which cover the following: - the responsibility of management to implement the Management Committee’s policies and identify and evaluate risks for their consideration on an ongoing basis; - consideration of the type of risks the Association faces; - the level of risks which they regard as acceptable; - the likelihood of the risks concerned materialising; - the Association’s ability to reduce the incidence and impact on its activities of risks that do materialise; - the costs of operating particular controls relative to the benefits obtained; and - arrangements for monitoring and reporting risk and control matters of importance, together with details of corrective action being undertaken. As part of the above process the Finance Committee has considered the major risks to which the Association is exposed and has reviewed those risks and established systems and procedures to manage those risks. ## **Reserves** Restricted funds continue to include funds designated for specific purposes, for instance, for disaster relief or for Zakat, that can only be expended for specific purposes. Restricted funds include funds otherwise committed for mosques that await completion. The Finance Committee considers that, given the nature of the Association’s regular income, the funds at its disposal are sufficient to meet all its needs. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 20 ## **Investments** Investment decisions are taken by the Finance Committee. ## **Public benefit** In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and believe that the Association meets the necessary requirements. The remainder of this report and the separate Annual Report clearly illustrate the benefit to the public at large from the activities undertaken by the charity. ## **Environmental responsibility** The Association promotes an equal awareness of its members to improving both spiritual and physical environment. There is a comprehensive plan for sustainable and constant educating, training and reformation of members to aspire to higher moral values. In contributing to reducing the carbon footprint, the Association has invested in solar panels on its new capital projects, LED lights and recycling waste. ## **Auditors** A resolution to reappoint Macalvins, Chartered Accountants as auditors for the ensuing year will be proposed at the next meeting of the Management Committee. Approved and authorised for issue by the Management Committee and signed on its behalf on 21 March 2023. Dr. Maqbool Sani Sethi General Secretary 21 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** ## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION – UNITED KINGDOM** ## **Opinion** We have audited the financial statements of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association – United Kingdom (the ‘Charity’) for the year ended 30 June 2022 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: - give a true and fair view of the state of the charity’s affairs as at 30 June 2022 and of its incoming resources and application of resources (including its income and expenditure) for the year then ended; - have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and - have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and Regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. ## **Basis for opinion** We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. ## **Conclusions relating to going concern** In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 22 ## **Other information** The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. ## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 require us to report to you if, in our opinion: - the information given in the trustees’ report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or - sufficient and proper accounting records have not been kept; or - the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. ## **Responsibilities of trustees** As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 23 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** ## **Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011, and section 44(1)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, and report in accordance with the Acts and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors’ Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. ­ Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non ­ compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following: - the nature of the charity and sector in which it operates, control environment and financial performance including the design of the charity's remuneration policies, key drivers for staff remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets; - the results of our enquiries of the trustees about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities; - the process for identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether ­ - the trustees were aware of any instances of non compliance; - the process for detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether the trustees have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; - ­ - • the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non compliance with laws and regulations. These matters were discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override. We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the charity operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included United Kingdom charity law and other relevant legislation. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditors responsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors’ Report. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 24 ## **Use of our report** This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and Regulation 10 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors’ Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. ## **Macalvins Limited** Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors 7 St John's Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 2EY 25 March 2023 25 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** **The notes on page 30 to 33 form part of these financial statements** **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 26 **The notes on page 30 to 33 form part of these financial statements** 27 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** **The notes on page 30 to 33 form part of these financial statements** **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** 28 ## **ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Basis of preparation** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) and the Charities SORP (FRS102).AMA UK meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated. ## **Going Concern** ­ Despite the Covid 19 pandemic, the Trustees have reviewed the financial forecasts for the charity and have in particular considered the anticipated income and expenditure commitments for a period of twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. The Trustees believe that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least the next twelve months and to meet its liabilities as they fall due. For that reason, the Trustees continue adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. ## **Incoming resources** Income represents amounts voluntarily contributed by members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom. Donations are recognised on receipt. ## **Pensions** Contributions to the charities' nominated defined contribution pension scheme are held by a third party provider and are charged to the SOFA as they arise and are payable in the year. ## **Tangible fixed assets and depreciation** All assets costing more than £1000 are capitalised and valued at historic cost. Depreciation of Fixture Fittings & Equipment and Motor Vehicles has been charged on a straight ­ line basis at a rate of 33.3% over their estimated useful life of three years. ## **Land and Buildings** Land and buildings are stated at historical cost, except for the London Mosque complex, which is shown at its 30th April 1979 valuation of £460,500. No depreciation is provided on freehold land. Depreciation is not provided on freehold buildings as the residual value is deemed to render any depreciation charge immaterial. From 1 July 2011, depreciation is not provided on leasehold properties as it is considered to be immaterial. ## **Stock** Books and publications purchased for resale are charged to the revenue account during the year of purchase. Stock in hand value is ignored, it being immaterial. ## **Foreign currencies** Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction ## **Mosque Funds** Donations received for mosque funds that are yet to begin or undergo construction are treated as restricted funds. Upon completion of the mosque project, the relevant mosque fund is transferred to unrestricted funds. Any donations received for these completed mosque projects are also classified as unrestricted funds. 29 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2022** Ahmadiyya Muslim A880ciation - United Kingdom forthe ewded JO JllttÈ 20ZZ ACCOUTr￿1Nc PO1JCIEs{￿mf1•Ued) Fud$ strnctve Re5trithd funds aTe sEKnt foFthepurEx>se foi or inxcoidallce with 4>ecific insttucti(XLS of the doDOT. UnTestsict¢d iDCOtne fi]nds comprise th(kse fwjds whichthem3na8em¢nt COmTD2ttee are free to use for 3lly PuTrA>￿ in fifftheraDce of the chanEable Obj￿5. Urtt%tricted fimds include fi￿(L5 thatbad initially betL desJgDa*d for thepurchaqe and￿>￿StrU1cti0n ora Specific m05qu¢ but completion of that ptojecL itsday kn daymainteThaDce andtenovatioll is SubscquL￿￿Y fwdcdby ToutiTJ¢ opcraQTJ8cx¢pnditwc. FuJther detai15 di￿l0&edin llott& 6 and7. Volw•t¢¢rn sknlllr4pt u•tsr¢orth¢tr Tvor The ChuitybenEfits wtiy from the illvolveln￿lalld enthU￿a￿tIc supwrt of ]llatLy of itsvojwlte￿S, detaijs of wbidj aTe BiVEtL in OILT anlluai In acEard3urc With blis 102 thc Chanlics SORP {bRS 1021. thc c¢ozu)miE tonttibtstii￿5 of gr]￿¥[1￿U￿￿£t$ is no¢quanlified by a Df Iwurs w(wked QT awrate Jnd isnot th¢ Thc Ckniiy Dn]y fiJ*auciaix*tL8Alld fiDatstiai liabikntiey ofakitknl th￿qUalify &4bA*ic i]JsttllJllttits. Bagic SDatsciai l Ti•8ibi¢ A55ets Freekn Land & Trt ialld & Fththgs & Equlpment Cost Valll*llD At l July 2021 A&Jitiolls 63 J71 J95 4.946.860 312.321 .368.845 65,198 50.490 65.103.051 5,012.058 At 30 June 2022 6VI4255 312a21 IA34W3 gJ.490 70,11&109 At l July 2021 CbaT8¢ loryear At 30 June 2022 25.469 1.258.399 102.491 lJ600gJ 39.727 7.380 47.107 1.323.595 I￿.87) 1,433,466 25169 At 30 2022 6V18J55 Z84852 73,153 At 30 June 2021 63J71J95 28&852 IiOA46 10.763 ,Tr.456 Landandbuddmgsue stated at bislorical cosi except f(xthe ￿￿thx1 Mosque complex. which is 5howll at its 30Apnl 1979 valu￿10￿ o1£460,51XI At 30 JutK 202Z. the A65ociatiotL¥ knBiblca5Kt4 towheT with the cotthaLts C￿L￿1[￿d th￿Cl￿we[C inSWEd fotaDattl￿rt in exce55 of£1 10 miUi( 2 I￿v￿t￿￿￿ts These aTe I]￿l on the ￿lI{b)nSt￿k Fxdwge arKI aTf a¢c05t. ThE maknvalue * 30th Jul￿ 202Z was U67 (202(k£370> 3 Debtors 2012 Adv3nce5 ts> individuals 310.151 71.673 2.969.187 3A51.010 289,683 55.966 2.￿].685 4987933 AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIAMON UK.. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Ahmadiyya Muslim Association - United Kingdom Notes to aceounts rorthe year eDdt4130Julle 2022 2022 2021 Y￿11￿£d￿e IB QDtyt*r knanw {Th)t¢4.11 365.750 107,104 1.029344 32.V) 1.534*gS 328.930 87.835 1263.819 43269 J.723J53 s￿(￿ditOrs ThE5c aTC adTrTDcLylby ￿L￿DI￿￿t0 thEAs50EiatioD l￿d olllntsL 5 Rev*lll*thb• Re¥ry¢ Thiq twsents the m6LryaDceva]UE ofthp I￿d￿￿ M(WUE C(KDpJex. ￿ ai 3￿hA]￿lI 1979. Tr4wfer B*lallc¢•t 01107lll exptttded {￿Die 6.11 {￿￿te 6.21 12.757.128 3I.010,&)7 377.677 584,165 13.134.805 31.594.T74 Baiiu] fulthhlosqu¢Fulld 1.767,736 961042 44729A78 &1 UKMoJquM FuDd This WAS laU￿hed iD November 1979towuit¢ yJitsbiepre¥D￿8 for ue&s Mo8que8aDd Mi89ion Elouse8 inthe United KÈn8dom ￿ th¢ b￿￿fil of m￿nbe￿. &2 BaStlliFulutrL Mosque Tr'•ad wa5 laurKhed in F¢lmwy 1995 to ￿q￿rea￿ldEve7op anew nww¢canpkx foTthe ￿(&)￿ RcEion ￿vi¢worthc grDWitIB Drc& UK JaD￿l AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK.. ANNUAL REPORT2022 31 Ahmadiyya Muslim Association - United Kingdom Note5 to accounts for tbc year ellded 30JuMe 21122 7 Dwated Inok 7.1) 20n 2021 (note 7.2) Inok 7.3} Inok 7.4} 1.484J66 741 J57 119549 1261,(KM 568,022 119,549 W¢lfarc fun& OtherF￿]d8 Totsl i.953￿1 7.1 Movements ID DesiRDAted FDDds Bxliuceat Balallce it 31)IO&n2 Headqu8rtergs Share w8ble Wcifarc Trun& b'uTth (note 7.2) Inofr 7.3} Inofr 7.4) 1261.0 568.022 119,549 9.493.596 399.407 (92702341 1226.0721 1,484.366 741,357 119,549 1,953ffj21 9893.002 (9,496J051 2J50J18 72 Al]M)￿￿ payablc loHradquartL73 payablrts) Ahnwjiyya Muslimja￿￿at Intffl]aiional aDd a(KordaDw with th Con*iThiionof Ahmadijya Muslim IJK. Ahmadiyya Mwjlim Jamaal Ini¢m•iiona] is a IJK ￿1%￿r¢d chatity. 7J Welfare fun(Lg Bre for the relief of rAwetyaDd 8SSi8taDce to the (bs&dv9ntsBe4L 7.4 Ihsa8ttt fthjds ar¢ for lh¢ pthp￿ 0fprTrwih]18humani￿Iart r¢li¢f in the ¢v¢nt of natujai orm¥JL mth disasters. These fi￿d8 ate srtht thr￿Sh ￿e1}￿liSed ￿rter￿tiOn￿ aid &8encies. T￿￿tion Ahm￿1}Ya m￿4]Im A&90¢ialion15K F¢in8a ¢harity re8igtrrd Mth the Charity CommsioD IUKI isexcmpt from taxation. 9 aDd Th¢ Charity LY ¢4)minILt￿ w %pxiJuJ8 an &%timat(xlanK)thK Or£2,580,(￿ (2()21 . £3,(XM),(M)01 by ¢nwmn8 into tontra¢ts withbuildirtg ¢oJwi&4 u) 0rdtt￿ and impTov¢th¢wy*rti¢¥ Mwu¢s, ￿0M￿O￿atrj 9nci118ry thinistrotive Pren￿ 32 AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIAMON UK.. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Ahmadiyyl Muslim Association- United Kingdom Note¥ to l•r thtye•ro•ded )•1￿ 2•12 2•21 IN40.719 .76J IN41.05J 692.655 2W2J44 (m.5JO lJ71.523 .Iso 517 ,126J53 2,768156 342.Q24 324.929 1,704 1,497J46 IOB,933 79J57 52&861 57.413 923J9 617J18 ALxthmy for mini￿r$ olR¢bsiou Medin￿ aDd coDfeMc 'I'abli8b catllPai8ll Iliwitslity aod kitc 292.68J 49.055 I￿611 0￿174 87J72 7￿1￿01 IOJ40.916 263,7fA 18.107,015 1u*luditi8￿d1f fre} 9.742.Tri 93702J4 226,072 19,2J9.033 2•21 All￿1￿1J 1169Jy 2,L¥>7,70S 1,440,719 3,SI>N,424 lo￿,970 39J39 3,557J57 191 J62 42313 12 Tra￿eth￿ A￿# k¢ 19ml 19WJ AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK.. ANNUAL REPORT2022 33 Ahmadiyya Muslim Association - United Kingdom Detalied Property Assets Stheduie as at 30 June 2022 AddMIo•s OMspDM15) YE 30.1￿2 Dbpoyats Ai*1 Tall8lbleAwets 01￿7.21 YE)￿21 A1￿ll. MBbJi 3.856.869 1.746.854 634.681 1.027.496 4.884.365 1.746.854 Bitmin8hamWest Blackbu 634.681 250J52 250.352 BTrdl