Ahmadiyya muslim Association UK
UK Registered Charity number.. 299081
Scottish Charity number: SC042131
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AnnuAL REPORT
& FinAnciAL
STATEmEnTS
For the year ended 30th June 2023
# **Annual Report & Financial Statements**
for the year ended 30th June 2023
**Year ended 30 June 2023**
## **Ahmadiyya Muslim Association – United Kingdom**
## _Contents_
||Legal and Administrative Information|Page 4|
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||Amir’s Report|Page 6|
||Report of the Management Committee|Page 24|
||Independent Auditors’ Report|Page 29|
||Statement of Financial Activities|Page 33|
||Balance Sheet|Page 34|
||Cash Flow Statement|Page 35|
||Accounting Policies|Page 36|
||Notes to the Financial Statements|Page 37|
||Detailed Property Assets Schedule|Page 41|
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**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 Chaudhy Ijaz Ur Rehman : 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 Rehman : 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 Nasir : 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 Malik Mohyuddin Muhammad Abdullah : 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)_ Dr 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)_ Mr Mirza Waqas Ahmad : 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 Ehsan Mosque|Baitul Ehsan|
|16 Gressenhall Road|25 Willow Lane|25 Willow Lane|
|London, SW18 5QL|Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4TS|Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS|
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## **- 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. 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. Haris Ahmad................................ _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. 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. Usman Ali Anjum................. I _TQA_ Mr. Saad Mahmood .................. _Jalsa Salana/ Jaidad_ Mr. Jalees Khan ......................... _New Ahmadis_ 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. Laiq 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_
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**Mr Ra fi q Ahmed Hayat** _Report by the_ **Na onal ti UK Amir**
**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 30th June 2023 presented by Mr Ra fi q Ahmed Hayat, Amir (Na ti onal President) UK at the 44th Majlis Shura (Consulta ti ve and Advisory Council) UK held between 20th and 21st May 2023 in Tahir Hall, Baitul Futuh Mosque, Morden, incorpora ti ng the Annual General Mee ti ng that included elected Presidents, representa ti ves 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.**
## **ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING**
We are once again very blessed to hold the 44th National Majlis Shura (AGM) of the UK in person and I welcome you all. Last year’s AGM was very special as it not only marked the centenary of the institution of the Majlis e Shura but we were blessed to have His Holiness, Huzoor e Aqdas[(aba)] , Supreme Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, attend and give us his instructions for the coming year.
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## **COVID**
Covid may seem like a distant memory. Whilst things are improving, we still have to be very careful because the disease has not gone away and people, particularly those who are vulnerable, are still prone to the serious effects of this pandemic. As the government has relaxed the Covid protocols, we have also implemented some of their recommendations but we should still observe basic rules of wearing masks when appropriate and called for and avoid shaking hands wherever possible. It is however, pleasing, reassuring and most welcome to see that our mosques are now being populated with congregational prayers and hub of activities that were so sorely missed.
Events like the Big Iftar, Ijtemas, Eid and most recently the King’s Coronation attracted large numbers and Jalsa Salana UK 2023 is being prepared for a 50,000 attendance as we welcome thousands of international Jama’at members who have been unable to attend for these last two years because of a number of restrictions caused by Covid.
Whereas in the previous year, most of our meetings were virtual now, we have now reverted to physical meetings and all members are now allowed back into the mosques, so there is no restriction on elders or children any longer. We are preparing for a busy year ahead. Already we are facing an economic downturn, increasing cost of living and unfortunately, increased persecution in certain parts of the world.
## **PASSING OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II**
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing was one of the significant events last year. She reigned for a very long time in a sincere and kind manner. This was a great loss not only to this country but also other countries around the world where she was held in great respect. She also extended to the people of this world, her peace and humility. We had the pleasure of meeting the new King, His Majesty Charles III. He is knowledgeable about our
community, and we hope to collaborate with him and his team in the future to try and build a peaceful and harmonious community in the United Kingdom.
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## **COST OF LIVING CRISIS**
A consequence of the war in Ukraine is that the cost of living par ti cularly the cost of basic food and u ti li ti es has increased substan ti ally throughout the world. Therefore, we established food banks around the UK where people donate food items in order to meet the needs of the less fortunate members of both Ahmadis and non Ahmadis. This project is suppor ti ng many people throughout the UK. ‘Warm Rooms’ is another project we have launched. This project enables senior ci ti zens to visit and stay for a while during the day in a welcoming se tti ng where they can interact with people who are of a similar age. We o ff er refreshments, TV and other ameni ti es so that people can leave their houses, where some of them live in con fi ned spaces. By visi ti ng the mosque, they can take part in some social ac ti vi ti es while also enjoying refreshments in a warm se tti ng. We also provide warm food for those families that need help and support. This has been taking place for several months now, par ti cularly during Ramadan where we iden tifi ed all those families with elderly people who could not care for themselves and we tried and gave them warm food and other assistance. During Ramadan, we remembered those who have passed away by reassuring families that we have not forgo tt en them and we are with them in their di ffi cult periods.
## _**I will now present very briefly the work of the UK Jama’at this last year**_
## **TABLIGH (PREACHING AND PROPAGATION)**
Our Outreach Department excelled with all their busy ac ti vi ti es over the year. On 26 March 2022, the Stop WW3 Campaign was o ffi cially launched at gatherings across the na ti on. The largest 27 UK ci ti es and towns, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Cardi ff , Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Newcastle, all hosted events. 100,000 lea fl ets were distributed. The message also reached a large number of people via the media. For the beginning of the
na ti onwide campaign in London, close to 1,000 people gathered in Parliament Square, Westminster. The number of tweets from members was 47,900 while the poten ti al reach was 8,100,000 from all tweets made. A week long intensive ‘Discover Islam’ campaign was held in Portsmouth. During the holy month of Ramadan, the Na ti onal Tabligh Department held a wide range of ac ti vi ti es and events. With the Covid pandemic receding, a number of physical events including I ft ar events, Na ti onal Fas ti ng Challenge and Mosque Tours. A physical Big I ft ar for Tabligh guests was held in Baitul Futuh and Darul Aman, Manchester. The event was promoted through local branches, social media and Eventbrite. The theme of both events was ‘Finding God Finding Peace’, which echoed the message of His Holiness that the world must turn to its Creator to establish peace in the current day and age. A physical Na ti onal Tabligh Seminar was held a ft er a two year break at the Baitul Futuh Mosque complex on 27th November 2022. Many ar ti cles were published on the Ra ti onal Religion website throughout the year. For the ‘True Islam’ Website, a redesign of the website was fi nalised with the establishment of a regular monthly in depth refuta ti ons ar ti cle. The establishment of a weekly livestream from the YouTube channel, enabling us to produce regular content. Produc ti on of regular short videos, approximately 5 – 10 per week, are uploaded to our various social media pla tf orms.
## **VIRTUAL AUDIENCE WITH HIS HOLINESS**
The UK Na ti onal Execu ti ve Management Commi tt ee, Missionaries, Presidents, Waqf Nau Children, Pan African Associa ti on, and the auxiliary organisa ti ons were all very fortunate to have virtual Mulaqats (audience) with His Holiness during this year. All three auxiliary organisa ti ons were also addressed by him at their annual rallies that were well a ended. tt
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## **JALSA SALANA (ANNUAL CONVENTION) 2022**
In contrast to 2021 with only 9,000 attendees and was a strictly controlled event due to Covid restrictions, in 2022 all UK members were permitted: our attendance was just under 30,000 and we were able to carry out a full Jalsa, albeit without the international guests. Members of the Management Committee had liaised with East Hampshire District Council for site planning permission, highways, AA and the police to ensure that plans for traffic control, car parking and security are understood and agreed with the authorities. Several meetings were held with the local neighbours of Hadeeqatul Mahdi to minimise any complaints. By the grace of Allah the Almighty, the Jalsa was a great success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Afsar Jalsa Salana – Mr Nasser Khan, Afsar Jalsa Gah – Dr. Zahid Khan, Afsar Khidmat Khalq – Mr Abdul Qudoos Arif and Nazima Ala Lajna Imaillah – Dr Fariha Khan and their assistants and teams. At the 2021 Jalsa Salana UK, the very heavy rain caused a lot of inconvenience. We surveyed the whole Convention site to install land drains to remove surface water. This will be beneficial in the future. This work has primarily been completed in the main arena but continues in other parts of Hadeeqatul Mahdi, including the car parks.
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## **BAITUL FUTUH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT**
Construction of the Baitul Futuh administrative block was a significant project that lasted for a number of years. On 4th March 2023, Huzoor e Aqdas(aba) officially inaugurated the building. Huzoor e Aqdas(aba) said that whilst our opponents were celebrating the building burning down with ‘Alhumdullilah’, their concern had been why the mosque itself did not burn down. But Insh’Allah, we will build a beautiful building. And everyone will say ‘Alhumdulillah’ (All Praise Belongs to Allah) and ‘SubhanAllah’ (Holy is Allah). For this redevelopment, by the grace and blessings of Allah, the UK Jama’at made huge sacrifices. The building was designed by John McCaslan Architects and is a truly magnificent structure in every way. This is a great blessing of Allah and the acceptance of the prayers of our beloved Khalifa. The national administrative building has been completed and is now in use. It comprises 5 floors, offices and exhibition facilities on the two mezzanine floors either side of Nasir Hall and Noor Hall on the first floor with offices and further national offices on the second floor, dormitories and en suite guest rooms on the third and fourth floors for the guests that come to meet His Holiness. Following its inauguration, His Holiness also led the first Friday prayer after Covid at Baitul Futuh Mosque on Friday the 7th of April 2023 attended by some 11,000 people filling the whole complex: it almost felt like it was an Eid day. We still have further work to be undertaken on the security block. Approval has been obtained for two kitchens, a dining room, some accommodation and a bookshop which will start in the near future.
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## **MOSQUE BUILDING PROGRAMME**
During the construction of the administrative block at Baitul Futuh Mosque, Mosque programmes in general were put on temporary hold but have now resumed. Two mosques have been completed – one in Scunthorpe _(photo right)_ and the other in Spen Valley. We will have their inauguration during this year. We will also be starting the construction of the Mosques in Huddersfield and Cardiff in the very near future. We have also been very fortunate to now acquire the first centre in
Northern Ireland where the Jama’at was established a couple of years ago. We have been able to acquire a four bedroom house with a lot of facilities and this will become a very important location for the spread of Islam and Ahmadiyya in Northern Ireland. With Allah’s blessings, we were also able to acquire a site in Doncaster. We have made an offer for a church building in Stevenage and currently await a final decision. However, when looking for a site, it should be realistically possible to purchase since there are no reserves of money available from which to assist branches in acquiring new properties. Such projects brought to the Finance Committee should be self financing.
## **CHILDREN CLASSES**
During Covid, we felt that our younger generations had lost some contact with the mosques. Children’s classes held 4 days a week have been started throughout the United Kingdom. Children are taught the Holy Qur’an on two of those days, Islamic teachings on another day and a day is specifically reserved for sports. Our children live in the world of media and spend too much time in front of the screen. An objective of this class is to remove them from the screens for at least four days a week during prime time and get them to come to the mosque where they can meet others of the same age group. This will give them an opportunity to forge good friendships and, at the same time, learn the Holy Qur’an, Islamic teachings and undertake sports. Another objective was to populate our mosques with people coming for prayer. We have noticed a significant increase in our attendance thanks to these classes. Parents who bring children to these classes can participate as well because some mosques have classes set up for them.
## **INTERNATIONAL TA’LIM AND QUR’AN ACADEMY/ NOOR ACADEMY/AISHA ACADEMY**
For the Ta’lim (education) and Tarbiyat (reformation) of children, we have been running the ITQA Academy now for several years and some 3,000 children from around the world are benefiting. The Academy has primarily been staffed by people from the UK. People from 20 countries in the world are benefiting from this, some on a one to one basis and others who are attending the class based virtual lessons. We also have the Noor Academy where some 700 students are enrolled in the UK. We have professional teachers who cover both academic and spiritual topics. It is our intention to increase the number of students to over 2,000 in the near future. We also have the Aisha Academy where physical classes have been taking place. However, more people are also joining virtually and we are reviewing our options to see how far we can extend this service to accommodate others.
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## **TA’LIMUL QUR’AN (TEACHING OF QUR’AN) AND WAQF ARZI (TEMPORTARY DEVOTION)**
The department is responsible for promoting and monitoring the learning and teaching of the Holy Qur’an amongst our members. To facilitate this, they have organised a series of Nazirah Courses (reading and reciting Arabic text, known as G classes) throughout the year to cater for the needs of children of all age groups in addition to classes for men and women to educate and raise the level and awareness of the Qur’an. The Department visited a number of local branches throughout the UK. The Al Hafizoon Hifzul Qur’an Programme (memorizing the recitation of the Qur’an) has continued its classes online, over phone portal and physical classes at Baitul Ehsan. Students are making good progress. During Ramadan 2022, seven students also led Tarawih (late night prayers) at different places. 3 boys were able to complete their entire Hifz of the Holy Qur’an in 2.5 years and led Tarawih prayers in Masjid Fazal for the whole of month and completed the first 15 parts collectively. The Department has also created three useful apps which provide easy access to all our prepared videos and material for learning and teaching the talaffuz (pronunciation) and Tarjama (translation) of the Qur’an. These apps are available both on android and apple platforms. To facilitate learning the split word translation of the Holy Qurán, a new Quiz programme has been initiated in multiple choice (MCQ Qur’an Quiz Programmes and Apps) format for the entire second chapter of the Qur’an comprising 40 Quizzes. Each Quiz comprises 10 questions. Further chapters will be added soon. The Department were also busy in the Waqf Ardi scheme encouraging members to devote their time and skills in various projects of the Association.
## **CENSUS**
For the last couple of years, we have also been undertaking an updated database of our members in the UK. So far 27,000 forms have been returned but many are still outstanding. Due to new data protection rules, if members do not tick the consent box, we are forced into a situation where we cannot convey any information to them. This will eventually result in us having to suspend their AIMS number with all its consequences. I urge Presidents to make extra effort to encourage the members to complete the form. Otherwise, we may have to suspend their cards impacting access to various events.
## **TA’LIM AWARDS**
We read the names of the successful candidates at Jalsa and the awards were to be presented at the rallies of the auxiliary organisations. Many UK students, excelled in their chosen subjects. This is a great pride for pour community that we continue to see more and more of our children achieving high academic and professional standards.
## **JAMIA (RELIGIOUS SEMINARY)**
I also acknowledge the Waqf Nau (new life devoted) children who are entering Jamia. This is a great institution and after 7 years full time education in it, we are getting some very knowledgeable and talented young missionaries. They are a source of pride for us and a benefit across the UK. As our immediate demand for locally trained missionaries has largely been met, His Holiness is keen that we should produce great academics. Therefore, the standard of entry to Jamia has been raised to ‘A’ level students. In the future, we hope to produce more scholars with specific areas of expertise.
## **OFFICE BEARERS REFRESHER COURSE / VISITS TO JAMA’ATS**
Following the elections in 2022, the new elected National Office Bearers, have been organising Refresher Courses for their counterparts at the local level and Presidents who have taken office for the first time. Therefore, the need for training was very important to clarify their respon
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sibilities. Additionally, they have been visiting the branches as part of a pre arranged programme. The main purpose of these visits was the opportunity to meet the office bearers and address various issues and convey instructions on various key matters. This gave me the chance to meet different people, listen to their issues and concerns and offer them support.
## **NEW ARRIVALS**
Another benefit of these visits was that I got to meet many New Ahmadis who had recently migrated to this country. These include people in the medical field, technology, IT, and various other specialist fields. Another area where the government has relaxed its rules is for students. Some 500 to 600 people have taken advantage of these schemes in the past. We have asked all branches to work very closely with the new arrivals and integrate asylum seekers into the community as quickly as possible. Some of them will have issues that need addressing, and others will have other challenges, particularly the training of their children and we need to help the people overcome these sooner rather than later.
## **RAMADAN (MONTH OF FASTING)**
We have been able to commence Dars (discourse on a commentary of the Holy Qur’an) during Ramadan throughout the UK. Taravih (late night prayers) were also offered in all of our Mosques. Itikaf (prescribed days of meditation) has resumed this year after a pause caused by Covid. People are coming to the Mosque in large numbers and mosques are so full that sometimes individuals are offering their prayers outside Fazal Mosque.
## **SAFEGUARDING**
With legislation on safeguarding becoming very strict, especially in relation to charities, we have instituted a training programme for all office bearers throughout the UK. We have also bought online courses which office bearers need to complete. At the same time, our Safeguarding Lead, has been travelling to the Regions to conduct training sessions for the local office holders. We must make sure that all office holders who would be required to work with children or vulnerable adults complete this training. DBS checks are done as part of this procedure.
## **AIMS DATA BASE**
IT committee has been extremely active throughout with their continued support and services. The AIMS team continued to provide support for the AIMS application used by major national departments and local Jama’ats. The team gained approval for implementation of ABS (AIMS Branch System). This facility enables direct access between the central AIMS system and local Jama’at finance secretaries and will greatly improve the ability to report on financial matters in real time.
## **GENERAL SECRETARY**
Throughout the year, the General Secretary Department was continuously busy. They coordinated the President’s virtual audience with His Holiness and the National President’s meetings with the Presidents of branches; organised Annual General Meeting and elections for the Management Committee; arranged the UK wide elections for local office bearers; improved the National Reporting and Communications System (NRCS) and developed a smartphone app to make it simpler for local office holders to submit their reports. This system is used by 98% of the branches to submit their monthly reports on a regular basis. Over 40,000 letters, emails, and texts were sent. They also administered the hall booking system and were involved in the Census Update Project and compiled the annual report.
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## **TARBIYAT (TRAINING AND REFORMATION)**
Tarbiyat Department regularly communicate with the local Tarbiyat Secretaries to build trust and good relationships between the Centre and them. 164 Tarbiyati sessions were held to encourage local branches; ran a significant campaign called ‘Filling the Mosque Campaign Fajr Project.’ They put a lot of effort into this campaign, beginning with Baitul Ehsan, where the attendance during the Fajr prayers significantly increased. This initiative has been extended to include other Mosques. Every two months, the Ashra (10 days) Salat (obligatory prayers) Campaign is also carried out. The department also frequently checked local branches to make sure that Islahi (reformation and mutual reconciliation) Committee meetings were being held. The Department also conducted pre and post marriage counselling, broadcast Friday sermon summaries, managed the ‘Islam Unravelled Project’, and coordinated Ramadan preparations.
## **TA’LIM (EDUCATION)**
All branches have received updated copies of the Annual Education plan. The new syllabus for stages 1, 2, and 3 is ready for printing. The Department has developed strong relationship with the local Ta’lim Secretaries. Online lessons were transferred to the Noor Academy. A comprehensive plan was made for the Ta’lim Awards and the Ta’lim Awards Committee met to determine the criteria. The Department was also involved in the Noor Academy, Islam unravelled website, the Holy Qur’an, training and education classes committees to name a few.
## **FINANCE**
It is gratifying to note once more that members of our community continue to make substantial financial sacrifices despite the significant financial and economic challenges many are facing especially with the increased costs of living. We, however, continued to observe a rise in obligatory donations year over year. Our online donation site keeps bringing in a significant amount of income from both existing and new members throughout the UK. The Department worked hard to manage spending, paying particular attention to the national department’s approved budgeted expenditures, salaries, utilities and mission/branches throughout the UK, in accordance with the Centre’s directions. Our regions and branches all around the UK continue to support the welfare of numerous families and members who have difficulty with issues linked to their finances, health, or immigration. The Finance team also ensured that the Association’s income and expenditure is processed promptly, ensured the smooth running of the financial operations and maintained governance of a high standard.
## **DIYAFAT**
The Diyafat Team carries out an extraordinary role by providing excellent service and quality food for hundreds of thousands of people. It has also been providing food for the homeless throughout the year and of course, events such as Jalsa Salana. and Jalsa Salana Qadian. Furthermore, they provide services in a number of locations, including Islamabad, Baitul Futuh Mosque, Fazl Mosque, Deer Park and Baitul Ehsan. Due to the rising expense of utilities and staff, management decided that only the Tahir Hall would be made available to members for weddings and only on unusual, larger occasions, two halls would be given. Due to the overwhelming number of Jama’at activities, the other halls will only be used for community events. New guest rooms have been built at Baitul Futuh Mosque to cater for a lot of visitors from overseas who need places to stay. Baitul Ehsan will now be served by our expanded accommodation.
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## ** SAMI BASRI (AUDIO VIDEO)**
This was another very busy year for the Sami Basri Department. As more programmes are being held in person, the Department continued to serve the Association throughout the year. To make sure that no problems arise and the event is successful, several Sami Basri teams must collaborate effectively when covering live events. For a number of programmes that were held throughout the year, the Department also offered online options for members who were unable to attend in person, as well as supported the event. The work of the Department has been divided into 11 sub sections in addition to the online coverage setups: Regional Sami Basri Team and female Sami Basri Team, Voice of Islam, AV production, translation, sound systems, visuals, photography, MTA UK, CCTV, and AV installations. The team also handled the Jumuah arrangements at the Fazal and Baitul Futuh mosques, in addition to their heavy load at Jalsa. The Department also visited the branches to meet the local teams and determine what the centres needed. The site visits and assessments are a continuing process, and the department hopes to have visited every mosque and centre in the UK by the end of the year. Following every visit, a report is generated to assist our asset management activities as part of the whole lifecycle support for branches across the UK. The entire team work with complete dedication and all too often very long hours to cover its vast workload.
## **VOICE OF ISLAM**
The other area that is going from strength to strength is the Voice of Islam radio station. This radio station continues to produce very high quality programmes that not only examines current events in the context of Islamic principles but covers others areas like history and the popular breakfast and drivetime shows. VOI regularly features expert guests from all types of industry academia, politics and various other sectors. It is now probably the premier Islamic channel in the world. The standard that was set was for it was to compete with Radio 4 and in a lot of ways it has achieved that objective.
## **HISTORY WEBSITE**
This year His Holiness launched our history website. We have done a lot of research on the history of Ahmadiyyat during the time of the Promised Messiah(as). The teams has been able to uncover various things that had not come to light before. They will now focus on the history of the Successors to the Founder and how it affected the UK Jama’at in particular, as well as the rest of the world. Its website is https://history.ahmadiyya.uk.
## **WAQF NAU (NEW DEDICATION)**
The Waqf Nau Department has worked diligently throughout the pandemic. One of the main requirements of the scheme is to ensure that the children listen to the sermons, speeches and programmes of His Holiness on a regular basis and this aspect is constantly monitored. The year started with the National Academic competitions for recitation of the Holy Qur’an, English speech, Urdu speech, Nazm (poem recitation) and Hifze Qur’an (memorisation of the Holy Qur’an) across all age groups. This event was held online and each competition for the differing age group was judged by a panel of missionaries. The top position holders from each region at each age group participated in the finals. 250 participants attended the event. Virtual meetings with local office holders are frequently held. Updates are given during these meetings and suggestions are also sought. 24 meetings have taken place over the past 7 months. Another key focus is ensuring the new devotees are integrated in the administrative system of the community or auxiliary organisations. The Department also regularly contacts Waqf Nau members for progress updates on their education and constantly provide advice to children of all ages on their education. A
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Waqfeen Nau medics event for boys over the age of 15 was held in London. This event was to explain their role, advise, network, ask questions and inspire attendees. A medics committee has been established to support and encourage new devotees.
## **WASAYA (WILLS & TESTAMENTARY DISPOSITION)**
The Department divided the work into 5 sub sections: Musis (members who have made a pledge to donate at least 10% of their income and disposable assets on demise to the community) Tajneed (database) and Tracing Section, Hissa Amad (income) Declaration [Schedule C] Section, Hissa Jaidad (assets on demise) and Deceased Musis Clearance Section, Wasiyyat Promoting Section and the General Administration Section. We now have over 8,400 Musis in the UK. The processing of Schedule C (Declaration of Hissa Amad) forms is one of the key responsibilities of the Wasiyyat department. Every musi has an annual obligation to complete and submit a Schedule C form. This year, Schedule Cs were mailed directly to musis or through local presidents for prompt action. 876 individual members were encouraged to do Wassiyat by local Jama’ats since July 2022. 147 local branch meetings were held in which members were encouraged to do Wassiyat. The importance of Wassiyat was emphasised and questions from Jama’at members were addressed in a number of Wassiyat online or in person meetings with the local branches.
## **UMUR A’MA (GENERAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS)**
The Umur A’ama department were very busy during the year and have an extensive workload. During the year, 323 new Asylum cases were registered; 402 applicants were issued letters certifying that they belonged to the community and are actively attached. 1,793 reminders were sent for reports to the relevant sourcing countries; 886 new applications of the Association were received for verification and 7,560 other verifications were processed. The Department was also involved in implementing arbitration board decisions and contacted members who had disciplinary restrictions imposed upon them on how they can reform and be pardoned by His Holiness. The social welfare section collects data and helps members. Members were provided with email links to full time and part time jobs in England, Scotland and Wales, and were urged to use the ‘find a job’” tool to look for and apply for work with government agencies. In November 2022, a pilot project for a ‘warm/recreational’ room was started in Scout Hall, Baitul Futuh. Elderly men and women are provided with facilities such as a TV, newspapers and magazines along with light refreshments. Till now, 1,155 members have participated in the ‘warm room/recreational’ activities. Starting in January 2023, we started serving lunch to our outside guests on Wednesdays. The venue has thus far been used by 117 visitors. During this Eid, we presented more than 2,000 gifts of fruit baskets or cash to a large number of elderly and other people throughout the community.
## **UMUR KHARIJIYAH (EXTERNAL AFFAIRS)**
Another non stop busy year for the Umure Kharijiyah department. Unfortunately, this has been partly due to the increased persecution against Ahmadis in certain parts of the world. The situation in Pakistan continues to be of great concern and is deteriorating. The authorities continue to attack the community on various fronts. Unfortunately, the police, the judiciary and the national government are all glued together to make life very difficult for all these living in Pakistan. They have used the cybercrime legislation to target our websites around the world and bring cases against senior members of the Jama’at in Pakistan. The Pakistani Government’s position does not appear to be changing at all. To address and deal with these issues, engagement with government officials, parliamentarians and others has to be at the highest level and constant. The department has done a superb job in this area.
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The Association was on the government’s Conference Advisory Committee at a major international conference in July last year at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London where 800 delegates attended the event hosted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). At this event, a video message from His Holiness was played in the main opening session which included messages from HRH Prince Charles, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and key national faith leaders.
Other important events attended included a Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Bishop of Truro, a reception at 10 Downing Street, a post conference planning meeting at Lancaster House, a reception hosted by the US Embassy in London and a side event on Algeria where an Ahmadi from USA spoke on the Ahmadi persecution.
In February, we were part of a parliamentary visit to Pakistan by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the International Freedom of Religion. It was an extremely useful visit, giving MPs first hand experience of the issues that Ahmadi Muslims have to deal with. This was a very important visit as 31 meetings were held with officials at the highest levels and a report will be available later in the year. The APPG’s aim was to raise the issue of persecution of religious minorities, including Ahmadi Muslims. The Human Rights NGO Minority Rights Group also made an excellent documentary titled ‘Section 298’ that focuses on the persecution of Ahmadis in Pakistan. It had over 20 screenings at various venues including the UK Parliament, embassies, Frontline Club in London, cinemas and universities across the UK. More screenings are planned for the year.
During this period, we witnessed the tragic events in Burkina Faso where members of the Jama’at were targeted by extremists and nine members of the Jama’at were martyred one after the other having been threatened that unless they changed their faith, they would be killed. This was a unique display of loyalty to their faith and a great example that the martyrs were prepared to give their lives for the sake of their faith. We lobbied the EU and UK government to raise this matter with the government of Burkina Faso. Other instances have occurred in Algeria and Bangladesh where a young Ahmadi was brutally murdered at the Bangladesh Jalsa despite prior assurances from the authorities to hold the event.
There is just so much going on that this department is engaged with regards to lobbying and dealing with such horrific events and persecution and I have just touched upon a small part of their work. Also, the Umur Kharijiyah department are kept very busy at events like the Jalsa, Peace Symposium and the recent inauguration of the new administrative building.
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## **NATIONAL PEACE SYMPOSIUM 2023**
The Na ti onal Peace Symposium was held on the same day as the inaugura ti on of the Baitul Futuh administra ti ve block. More than 1,000 people a tt ended this event a ft er a gap of some years due to the Covid pandemic. The theme for this year’s event was ‘The Founda ti ons for True Peace.’ The recipients of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace, Barbara Hofmann (Mozambique/Switzerland) and Dr Tadatoshi Akiba (Hiroshima/ Japan) a tt ended the event. Stressing the importance of establishing peace, His Holiness said: _“Only in peace lies the salva ti on of the world. Peace is the golden key to unlocking the door to societal progress and development. When two na ti ons are at war, third par ti es should seek to bring them to a peaceful se tt lement. If the aggressor con ti nues to wage war, it is up to other na ti ons to join forces to use propor ti onate and legi ti mate means to stop the oppressor. However, once they stop, unjust retribu ti on must not be exacted.”_
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## ** RISHTA NATA (MATCH MAKING AND MARRIAGE REGISTRATION)**
In the last twelve months the Rishta Nata department has expanded its e orts in helping Jama’at members iden ti fy suitable matches for their children. The focus of the department has turned to organising ‘Meet & Greet’ events throughout the country on a regular basis. The objec ti ve of the ‘Meet & Greet’ events is to provide a pla tf orm for our Jama’at members to meet each other in a safe, informal, Islamic manner, hence, removing the pressures that may be made on families when the boy’s family visits the girl’s house and vice a versa. Four ‘Meet and Greet’ events have been between February 2022 – January 2023. A dedicated Rishta Nata Marquee was set up at Jalsa Salana. Pop up banners were erected giving informa ti on about the department and the Islamic injunc ti ons on marriage. The department also held training and reforma ti on forums highligh ti ng the importance of Marriage. The new website www.rishtanata.org.uk/ was launched containing useful informa ti on about Rishta Nata including video clips of guidance from His Holiness. An online registra ti on form was also launched.
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## **SANATO TIJARAT (TRADE AND INDUSTRY)**
The most frequent inbound inquiries came from members looking for additional income to help with the cost of living crisis. The Department created a handbook for those who want to work from home: this has been highly appreciated. It has assisted the unemployed to help them find work. A 22 week ‘Introduction to Coding’ course for people interested in software development was successfully completed. On average, 70 candidates participated. Participants with little to no experience were taught the fundamentals so they could begin working as junior front end developers. The group also included 20 Lajna members. The Department ran two sessions for our PAAMA members focussed on how to start a business: an introduction to starting an online business; the second session was focussed on tips to save money in these high inflationary times. The highlight of the year was the ‘Networking and Mentoring Event’ at Baitul Futuh Mosque. 434
members pre registered and a further 130 registered at the door. The response was overwhelmingly positive from all the attendees. A further ‘Networking and Mentoring Event’ was held in the East region.
## **ISHA’AT (LITERATURE AND PUBLICATIONS)**
The latest edition of the Holy Qur’an with English translation by Hazrat Maulwi Sher Ali Sahib printed in Turkey, arrived just before Jalsa Salana. This was promoted nationally through several social media outlets. This had been long awaited and students at Jamia and missionaries were the first beneficiaries. Both the Fazal and Baitul Futuh mosques have well stocked bookshops. Additionally, we began offering books in Islamabad’s MKA tuckshop. The Ahmadiyya Bulletin is now published every two months, giving the year a total of six publications. the publication has welcomed a new team under the direction of a Naib Amir. The new Holy Qur’ans were our main focus this year and we also introduced a brand new concept of book bundles for Jama’at members to establish home libraries. We were able to sell every set of bundles and the new Holy Qur’ans, and we also received orders from numerous members. The Department was also able to hold an Isha’at Refresher course. The main objective was to remind and present the responsibilities of an Isha’at secretary to new and already appointed secretaries. It proved very useful and secretaries wanted regular courses. The Department is also in the process of increasing subscribers to _the Review of Religion_ . Secretary Isha’at is constantly researching new developments and bringing in new technology.
## **TAHRIK JADID (NEW APPEAL) AND WAQF JADID (NEW DEDICATION)**
For Tahrik Jadid, (a fund mainly for foreign missions, literature and publications and the building of mosques) we collected £2.683 million with a participation rate of 80.39%. National Vice Presidents, Regional and local branch Presidents and the auxiliary organisations helped in attaining a credible position. For Waqf Jadid (a fund mainly for rural education and social development) we maintained our global first position. The Waqf Jadid Department has worked very hard in educating and informing members of the Association on this blessed scheme. Local Presidents were sent the latest collection reports and with the help of the local Waqf Jadid Secretaries, Jama’at members were reminded on their previous year’s donations with a request to try and donate more this year. During the last quarter of the Waqf Jadid year, the department met over 60 branches in person or Zoom meetings with opportunities for Q&A. Continued efforts were put into preparing and sharing video clips from His Holiness’s sermons on financial sacrifice.
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## **ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TARBIYAT AND WAQF JADID FOR NEW AHMADIS.**
His Holiness generously granted permission for the New Ahmadis audience with him to begin. Since December 2022, they have organised a number of audiences for New Ahmadis in small groups. The Department initiated an online reporting system for Local New Ahmadis Secretaries and launched the system nationally via a Zoom meeting on 28th January 2022. A virtual Refresher Course for local Secretaries was held in September 2022. ‘Welcome’ visits with New Ahmadis had started from January 2022. During these visits, New Ahmadis are met in person at their local mosques along with the Regional Missionary, local Secretary and President. The Department also held an Eid Celebration and a picnic in North Wales.
## **JAIDAD (PROPERTY AND MAINTENANCE)**
General maintenance and repair works continued to take place throughout the year across all our buildings. Regional coordinators will continue to monitor Mosques and Mission Houses in terms of their maintenance/ upgrade and report to Jaidad Office. Tahir Hall at Baitul Futuh Mosque had a renovation that included a brand new hard wood laminate floor and damaged area of the car park was repaired. Missionary flat had new carpeting, laminate flooring and a newly refurbished kitchen. The boardroom and offices for Voice of Islam were built with a kitchenette and mezzanine floor for storage. An external wall has been built, stone cladding, roof, and external glazing work; internal painting and decorating work have also been completed in all the offices and bedrooms; this is in addition to various other internal works that have also been completed. More than 20 field missionaries were relocated to different mission houses. Accommodations for missionaries were therefore updated as needed. A large majority of this work is complete with the last couple of new missionaries being housed. With the UK Jama’at’s large portfolio of properties, repair and maintenance is always on going throughout the year. Some important and significant upgrades were organised at many Mosques throughout the UK including Jamia, Fazl Mosque, Baitul Ehsan, Hadeeqatul Mahdi, Baitul Ghafoor Mosque, Baitus Subhan Croydon Glasgow, Leamington Spa, Oxford. Other general maintenance and upgrade work was carried out in all the Mosques throughout the country.
## **ZIRA’AT (HORTICULTURE)**
The Department carried out a lot of work at various Mosques including Baitul Futuh Mosque, Baitul Subhan Mosque – Croydon, Tahir Mosque – Catford, Fazl Mosque. Baitul Futuh Mosque participated in the ‘Summer Bloom Competition’ 2022 held by the London Garden Society and received First Prize in the category ‘Garden Display in the Public Place’ at all London level. They were awarded a gold medal winning trophy and a certificate of excellence. Fazal Mosque participated in the
Bloom Competition 2022 held by the London Garden Society and won silver certificate.
## **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. I would like to convey my thanks and best wishes to all the MTA staff.
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## **HUMANITY FIRST**
Humanity First continues to increase its activities and services. In addition to projects such as ‘Water for Life’, ‘Knowledge for life’, ‘Orphan Care’, ‘Gift of Sight,’ during the Pakistan floods, Humanity First UK, delivered food rations packs consisting of basic food and hygiene items. Each pack contained items for a typical family of 6 people for 3 to 4 weeks. HFUK as part of Humanity First International’s disaster relief operation was able to support refugees in a number of locations in and around Ukraine. In Medyka, Poland, in collaborating with UN agencies, local authorities and the Red Cross, HFUK provided medical, food and other support to Ukrainian refugees. For UK Foodbanks, in 2022, 2040 volunteer hours were spent providing 3,018 food parcels, each containing enough food items for 2 weeks by Mirfield Foodbank. Walsall Foodbank opened 5 days a week, serving hundreds of families through walk in service and home deliveries.
## **AMAGALLERY.ORG.UK WEBSITE**
This official Jama’at site is proving to be a very valuable resource listing among other things, the Friday Sermons since 2013 by subject title. ‘This Week with Huzoor’ series is popular and a weekly summary is also provided to many via WhatsApp and email. The AMA Gallery site also now have its own YouTube channel and within a year, there will be many more videos created. The site is easy to use and navigate.
## **HOMEOPATHY**
The Homeopathy team continues to provide an excellent service in seeking to improve the health of our members. This year, a new dispensary was opened in Islamabad UK. In 2022, satisfactory treatment was provided to 53,339 patients.
## **AUXILIARY ORGANISATIONS**
Auxiliary organisations are a very important part of our administration. They provide service in a whole range of areas to supplement the activities of the Association. They assist at Jalsa Salana, Waqar Amals (manual labour), collection of Tahrik Jadid and Waqf Jadid and other events. They have raised funds for charitable causes which give a big impact on the perception of the Jama’at to the indigenous population. They are also carrying out excellent work in Tabligh and Tarbiyat of the Jama’at members
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## **REGIONS**
I would like to thank Imam Sahib, Regional Missionaries and the Regional Amirs for the excellent support they have given to the Jama’at. 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. Apart from the local role, the Regional Amir have also been instrumental in making the regions very active and play a role in improving the financial contributions from their respective branches. Presidents are basically the representatives of the Amir at the local level and their role as leader is crucial for the development of the Association. New Presidents have performed excellently throughout the year. Local branches are the life and blood of the national entity.
## **PROFESSIONAL BODIES**
The International Association of Ahmadiyya Architects and Engineers are doing invaluable and humanitarian work on several projects in Africa such as providing water aid and solar energy. I would like to also thank the Presidents of the Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers Association, Chairmen for the Immigration Committee and the Medical Association for assistance to the Association. The Pan African Ahmadiyya Association Muslim Association have been very active as best they could in these restricted times of Covid – no doubt, as things are eased, their activities will be back in full motion again.
## **QADHA (ARBITRATION BOARD)**
I thank the President of Qadha board. This team dealt with some of the most difficult issues facing the members. I have full confidence that all the decisions made are based on honesty, truth and justice. Special thanks to the dedicated team of our Qadhis who carry out a tremendous job in adjudicating very complicated cases presented to them.
## **CENTRAL ORGANISATION**
In the UK, we are very fortunate that because of the presence of His Holiness here, the 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..
## **NAIB AMIRS (VICE PRESIDENTS)**
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 as Allah has given me an excellent team and counsel to attend to the affairs of the Jama’at. The Naib Amirs work behind the scenes and I can tell you that each and every one of them has been sharing a large burden of the National President.
## **HIS HOLINESS HAZRAT AMIRUL MOMINEEN (may Allah be his Helper)**
We must continue to thank Allah that he has given this special honour to the UK Jama’at to serve Huzoor e Aqdas(aba) who takes a very close personal interest in our Jama’at 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 e Aqdas[(aba)] . I would like to take this opportunity to thank Huzoor e Aqdas[(aba)] for his kindness not only to me but also to the whole of the UK Jama’at. Let us please not forget that it is with Huzoor e Aqdas[(aba)] ’s constant prayers and guidance that enables the Jama’at to prosper. We should also remember Huzoor e Aqdas[(aba)] ’s family in our prayers, may Allah give them good health.
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## **ALLAH**
These last 2 years or so during the Covid pandemic have 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 Jama’at 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 to do our best, excel and improve ourselves in such testing times. Allah opened 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**
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**REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE**
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 2023.
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 by Charities ( SORP ) 2019.
## **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 £26,406,889 ( 2022: £24,828,203 ) . The Statement of Financial Activities includes further details. The amount expended in pursuit of the charitable objectives during the year was £25,892,654 ( 2022: £19,239,033 ) up from the previous year largely following ease of Covid-19 restrictions curtailing some events and the Association's activities.
## **Structure, governance and management**
The Association is an unincorporated charity and is governed by a Trust Deed or its Constitution which sets out its objects and powers. The Constitution of the Association was adopted on 21 April 1987 and the Association was registered as a charity by the Charity Commission (No 299081) on 11 May 1988. The original Constitution was amended on 27 June 2010 by incorporating the appointment of additional Trustees, making chungc3 required in the event of liquidation to comply with Section 7 of the Charities and Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and widening the scope of activities to
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cover the whole world. In view of the Covid 19 pandemic, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) had to be delayed to December 2020 and following a resolution adopted by an overwhelming majority, the Constitution was further amended by building emergency resilience to permit virtual meetings to be held, permitting the AGM to be held at any time instead of the first half year, allowing votes to be cast by digital means instead of by show of hands, making minor changes to the Trustees and Members' Council and permitting deeds to be signed on behalf of the Association by specific Trustees instead of all Trustees. 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 which meets once a month. Administration cascades down into local branch office bearers who are also elected very three years.
Pursuant to a meeting of the Trustees held on 2nd March 2024, it was resolved unanimously to transfer the assets and liabilities of the Association to a new Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Permission for this takeover will be obtained from the Charities Commission in England and Wales. This will enable the incorporated charity to be run by a slimmed down Board of Directors. Apart from the new structure, there will be no change in its policies or principal objectives of the new entity, the manner in which it deals with its members and the public and its day to day transactions and their control and reporting.
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 Muhammad Abdullah ... _Accountant_ 6. Mr Irfan Chaudhry ...................................... _Treasurer_ 7. Mr Abdullah Jheengoor .............................. _Internal Auditor_
The induction process for a newly appointed member of the Majlis Arnita (Management Committee) comprises an initial meeting with the Amir (National President) 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, 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).
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## **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 re 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.
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;
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- 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.
## **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. Humanity First, an independent charity, receives human resources and financial aid from the Association, which also funds many of their projects and disaster aid schemes. Humanity First (HF) started formally as a registered charity in 1994 in the UK. Since its inception, HF has responded to several disasters and served hundreds of thousands of victims in various affected communities and has undertaken several sustainable human development projects and initiatives worldwide. Humanity First has provided humanitarian aid for 26 years across 54 countries, including 15,315 free eye surgeries..
## **Environmental responsibility**
The Association promotes an equal awareness of its members to improving both spiritual and physical environment. In contributing to reducing the carbon footprint, the Association has invested in solar panels on its main centre in Baitul Futuh with electricity generated being contributed to the national grid and similar panels on its new capital projects. The Association uses LED lights and recycles waste in all its centres. The Association's members have planted many trees in various areas of the UK. A number of our centres provide electric charging of vehicles and the Association promotes environmentally friendly modes of transport. The Annual Convention site has had underground drains to reduce soil erosion following rainfall. The Association's seminary in Hampshire will have water drawn from the ground. There is a comprehensive plan for constant educating, training and reformation of members to look after the environment and aspire to higher moral values.
## **Going concern**
The Management Committee have reviewed the financial forecasts for the Association and have in particular considered its anticipated income and expenditure commitments for a period of twelve months from the date of approval of this annual report. The Management Committee believes that the Association has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least the next
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twelve months and to meet all of its liabilities during that period as they arise.
## **Significant event**
Following the fire at the Association's Baitul Futuh complex that destroyed the administrative block, John McAslan & Partners, a firm of leading architects, were asked to develop new designs for the huge complex and following planning approval work is at the date of this report on this flagship community centre of the Association has been completed and plans have been drawn for additional accommodation and canteen facilities near the entrance of this centre.
## **Auditors**
A resolution to reappoint Macalvins Chattered 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 26 March 2024.
Dr. Maqbool Sani Sethi General Secretary
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## **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 2023 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 2023 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.
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## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION – UNITED KINGDOM**
## **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.
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## **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.
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## **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
27 March 2024
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**The notes on page 37 to 40 form part of these financial statements**
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## **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.
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Asso¢iatlon - Unlted Kingdom
Notes to *¢count$
for tbeyelr ended 30June 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (¢ODdDuedl
FuDds struerure
Restrieied Are spent forthe PUTpose foror in acc4)rdance w2th specific instruction5 of thedonor.
Unresthcted ineome eompyise thost fi]nds whicb the maDQ8emeDE committee are frtt io use forany purpose in
fvrthttaj ofthe chAritabl¢ Objects UtstriCted funds include that initially designated for the purchase
d cOnStrlJittitm ofa sptcific but Sittce completioo ofthat project, its day to day maintenance And renovatiott
ig gubsequtntjy fijtth by rttutine tsperatitsg Lxepnditure.
Fwth¢Tdttails #T¢ dis¢lo8¢d in notes 6 Èrtd 7.
VDIUtters IlSEd- 51¥nlfltwut Th*tsre of tbtlr worlL
The Chariry Eenefits gTeaily from the Involvement and enthusiasti¢ suppon of manyof its volunfeeT4 detsils ofwhich aTe given in
QtsrannU rwrt. In &eeotdance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, the economic contributions ofgenernl volun*ers
Is not quantified by a produci of houT5 worknd or a wpg¢ r4tt a]Hi is not roro8ni5¢d in th¢xrDunts.
Instruments
The Charity only has fuwicial ptssets financial liabiliiie5 ofa kind shat qualify as basic financial insmments. 8&sic fu)wl1
instrllmts initially reco15¢d at tran5aftion value Ènd subsequently measuredAt thtlr Settltmertt valut.
l Tinwble Assets
FrEehold
Land &
B¥lldlnv
Flitur¢$
FlttlttE* &
Motor
Vtbl¢l¢$
Toi•l
LAnd &
Bulldlnv
Cost Dr Valuad(tn
AL l JY 2022
AdditiiXIS
68,318,255
4245,1(Kl
312,321
1,434,046
158,136
50,490
9,149
4,412.385
At 30June 2023
72J63JSS
312J21
1.592.182
S9.639
74.527,497
Dtpre¢l*tiott
At l July 2022
Ch¢ foryEpr
AI 30 Jun¢ 2023
25.469
1.360.893
104.133
IA6S026
47,107
6.433
53.540
1.433.469
110.566
lJ41O3S
25.469
Net Book Valuc
At 30Jwit 2023
72.563JSS
286.8S2
127.156
72.983.462
AI 30Jun¢ 2022
6V18255
286J52
73.l53
3J83
08NI,643
Lond aDd bwldings are ststed at bisioricDI cost, except forthe London Mosque comple& vknch is Sho Br its 30 ApTiI 1979 valuatiOD
of É460,500
At 30 Jurte 2023. th¢ AsL*tirI.8 tangible asstts. tDgttherwith the Contents contai1d thertinwere insuttd foraD anJDUttt exCe
of £110 millio
2 Inve5kn¢Lts
Thcseare listedon IhE London ExchangE and aT¢ shown atrosl. Th¢ markEI Val at 30th June 2023 was £46212022-£4671
J Debtors
2023
2022
Advances to individuals
Advartees io missions attd bratt¢h¢s
D¢btors and PT¢paymettts
AttÈnd irt¢om¢
321,836
79,383
3.103,042
.732.324
&23($86
71,673
1,430.537
1.53%.650
3JSI.010
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Association - United Klngdom
Note5 to attounts
rortbe yttr edEd 30Jurt* 2023
4 Credltor5
2023
21122
Amounts filllng due ID le55 tban oneyear
Amanaai fund
Due ts ALYiIiAryor8artisations
Irloie 4.11
548.097
107.104
394,698
I.(KM.441
47,061
365.750
107,104
AccnL4Ls
Swthy rrelitDr5
1,029,244
32.799
1,534,898
4.1 A1ttTrd
These art fiJndsadvan¢cd by mtmbtr5 to the A55ociation heldon tyust.
S Rtv*lu*tiott RÈxtYwt
This represeDts the Dwdrance volue ofthe tnndon Mo4ue Complex, as ai 30th April 1979.
6 Rutrieted
Vn¢omlng Re50ur¢es
resourc
expttsdÈd
Tr8Dsfers
B*laDce *t
3fj106123
01107122
UK Mosque5 Fund
Baitul Fut Mosque Ftsttd
Ino* 6.11
lthote 6.21
13,134,805
31.594.774
31,594,776
44,729.$78
J218J86
45.lJ47.964
&1 UK Mosques Fund
Th15 fvnd w35 lau1 in Novcrnber 1979 to acquire suitable premises foruse&s Mosques 8ttdMissio
H(xtse5 in thE United iQingdom forthE benefit ofmetRb¢rs.
62 B*lthi Futuh Moiqut Futtd
This fundwas launched in Febry 1995 a¢qureAd develop a n¢w mo4ue complex for the Londo
Re8iOtt in View ofth¢ nctds Of the ViQJwnaat
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Assoclatlon - United Kingdom
Note5 to a¢counts
for the year ended 30 JuDe 2023
7 Deslgnated Funds
{not¢ 7.11
2023
2022
Dut to H*adquarters
Welfare funds
Diwters funds
Other Funds
lllole 7.21
(note 7.31
Inole 7.41
2.429,408
919,775
119,549
5,046
1.484,366
741,357
119,549
To141
3N73,778
2JSOJ18
7.1 Movements Dt51guxted Funds
Bi]an¢e at
01107122
Resourcey
expended
B•lllnce at
Re$ouree$
30106123
HcadquarteT5'5 Share payable
Wtlfate Fund5
Disas*rs Funds
Other Funds
Inole 7.21
lllote 7.31
lllote 7.41
1,484.366
741.357
119.549
5.046
12,728,921
539.176
111.783,8791
1360.7581
2.429,408
919,775
119.549
5.IH6
2J50J18
13,268,096
112,144,637)
3A73,778
72 Amounts payable to Headquarters are payable to Abtlla(tiyya Muslim Jamaal Inicrnaiional and are io ac¢ord¥JJ¢e with the
Conbtittllion of Ahtnadiyya Muslim AssociatlOD UK. Abmadiyya Muslim Jama81 Intrrnaiional is a UK registered
¢barity.
7J Welfare funds aTv foi the Telief of poverty a[ assistance to the dis8dvBntBg¢d.
7A Disaster funds #T¢ foT the purpose of pl0]ding bunianilarian relief in the ev¢nt of nawral or mao mad¢
di5agtetb. Th¢5e fiLnd5 ate SPEllt tIOUgh rec0gDid international aid a8¢1¢s.
8 Tax*tlon
Ahm&di>y8 Musl¢m Association UK being a ¢lMTity giSted7th the Charity commi10 (UK) 15 ¢x¢mo from
taxatioD.
9 ContrAtts Commltmtllts
The Charity is committed to spending an cstimat¢d amount of £3.9(rf),O(K)12022- £2.580,0001 by entering into
contracts with building ¢ompani¢s in orderkn eonstnL¢t and UDprove th¢ properties Mosque4 accollunodalion 8nd
an¢illary administraiiye pretnises.
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Abmadi)ya Musllm Association- Unlted Ktngdom
Notes to 4c¢ount5
fwihE y¢•rtnded ZD23
10 AN•lysl%of th¢t•thl ruouree5 eipended
2023
1012
Swff salaries
1.388.tKJ3
An1 CQDventtoD
2.168.463
3,762,036
804.562
167,446
277.882
1,804.169
164,604
2,768,856
341024
524,929
501.704
1,497.346
108,933
78J57
528.861
Maintenanttof brAn¢hes
LitetatUTe4ndpublicatiQDS
Brn)adcÈ#in8 SP)rtsotship
ACadnY fOrmlSterS ofREliyon
m¢¢tlng54Ddnf¢TCryC¢s
Tdbli8h ¢arnpdi
H05piulity kitchen
TrAv¢I ond tramspon
PnmtTh8> t5¢&8¢ telephonc
114n¢4u5 linch18 auditfttl
Depreciation
Unrc51ricted EXPEnditUT
H¢adqvArt¢rs shar¢paid
755.873
33,960
127.833
1,59YI,741
110.566
92.359
ItB.871
9,742,7Z7
9,270234
226.072
19.239.032
360.758
25.892.654
11 coxt And ¢rnplDy¢e bellefits
2012
All4¢ed
2,441,408
2.169.354
1288,fNJ3
3.557,357
Unallorated
Tothl stsff salaTies cludIng It% disclo bEIww
Soci41 stturitycosts
Ernployer peI0combu1iOn5
4.208.819
48.916
42,21>
Theavttagc Dnb¢rOf1d5tstr, citbErfllll tInorPsrt-tirn¢ dwillBth¢ywwa5 27712022- 2601, with fill employeeslirne involved in
eithersuprsO the 8ovemanc¢ofthe ckntyotGU)Wts¢rri¢es totheeharity. Two Employees eaTDEd tTho thTh£,( duriDBthE
Allocat¢dshgff Costs represthJLstsff costs forthose employccswho w1)rkmthspeC1rlC w8t¢¢ntr¢s i.e. Academy foTMiThist¢rsof
Religion. Baitul Fvnth Mosqu¢ andMis619n5 & brunches. UnAIIw8kd staffcostsrepresertt thertrtiaitsitt¥ gcnctal cmplDycctOsts.
12 with Tru5ttt
All rnernber5 ofihe ManA8emeni Commit*eAtt volwitttrs whodo tsot receivcrnwwattoD forthpir8wv1S (2022- £nill
Thc awe8Q*tothl ofdonaiions re1ved withouiconditions fronj thc TrustEC5 wetE£452.27012022- £303.1041
The ioral Avthoriwj expendiwr¢Teimbwscd lncludin8ctsIa directly to 3td]>1rtieyW £ 12,52012022- £13.696) ttspertof 39 TnL
IJ Awdlton nm¥n¢Tath
2013
2022
Avditf¢¢
25,0
19,(XM
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