ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2024 # **Annual Report & Financial Statements** for the year ended 30th June 2024 **Year ended 30 June 2024** ## **Ahmadiyya Muslim Association – United Kingdom** ## _Contents_ ||Legal and Administrative Information|Page 4| |---|---|---| ||Amir’s Report|Page 6| ||Report of the Management Committee|Page 22| ||Independent Auditors’ Report|Page 27| ||Statement of Financial Activities|Page 31| ||Balance Sheet|Page 32| ||Cash Flow Statement|Page 33| ||Accounting Policies|Page 34| ||Notes to the Financial Statements|Page 35| ||Detailed Property Assets Schedule|Page 40| 3 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** **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 Additional Administrative Office** The London Mosque Baitul Futuh Mosque Baitul Ehsan 16 Gressenhall Road 181 London Road 25 Willow Lane London, SW18 5QL Morden, Surrey, SM4 4TS Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 4 ## **- NON EXECUTIVE ADVISORS** ## **REGIONAL PRESIDENTS** Dr Abdul Hayee : _Scotland_ Dr Syed Muzaffar Ahmad : _North East_ Mr Abdul Ghalib Khan : _North West_ Mr Syed Imtiaz Ahmed : _Midlands_ Mr Mohammad Noman : _South West_ Mr Atta ul Quddus : _Islamabad_ Mr Naseem Ahmed Butt : _South_ Mr 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**|**NAME**| |---|---| |Mr. Ataul Mujeeb Rashed:_Missionary In­Charge, & Imam_|Mr. Zafer Ahmad........................_General Secretary Ofce_| |_London Mosque_
Mr. Naseem Ahmad Bajwa: ..............._Baitul Futuh, Morden._
Mr. Usman Shahzad But..................._Masjid Fazl, (London Mosque)._
Mr. Imran Akram................................_Baitul Ehsan, Mitcham._|Mr. Raheel Ahmad....................._History Department_
Mr. Daniyal Ahmad ...................._Imam Sb Ofce_
Mr. Zawar Ahmad But_.............. VOI_
Mr. Aneeq Ur Rehman..............._ITQA_| |Mr. Rawahuddin Arif Khan................._Darul Barakat, Birmingham._
Mr Adeel Ahmad_.............................. Baitur Rasheed, Blackburn._
Mr. Mubarak Ahmad Basra................_Masjid Al Mahdi, Bradford._
Mr. Maaz Ahmad Zahid ....................._Baitul Mueed, Cambridge._
Mr Usman Manan ............................._Baitur Raheem, Cardif._
Mr. Faiz Ahmad Zahid ........................_Tahir Mosque, Catord._
Mr. Daud Ahmad Qureshi.................._Baitul Mahmood, Dundee._|Mr. Muhammad Athar..............._ITQA_
Mr. Usman Manan....................._ITQA_
Mr. Firhaad Ahmad ..................._ITQA_
Mr. Amaar Ahmad ...................._ITQA_
Mr. Usman Ali Anjum................._ITQA_
Mr. Jalees Khan ........................._New Ahmadis_
Mr Fareed Ahmad ....................._Noor Academy_
Mr. Mubariz Mahmood Amini ..._Qadha_| |Mr. Safeer Ahmad Khan....................._Masjid Nasir, Gillingham._
Mr. Fakhar Ahmed Afab...................._Baitul Rehman, Glasgow._|Mr. Salman Ahmad Qamar ........_Qadha_
Mr. Shahzeb Nayyar .................._Qadha_| |Mr. Imran Ahmad Khalid...................._Baitul Ghafoor, Halesowen._|Mr. Asim Iqbal Hashmi..............._Tabligh_| |Mr. Tahir Peter Selby.........................._Masjid Nasir, Hartlepool._|Mr. Saad Ahmad ........................_Tarbiyat_| |Mr. Mansur Ahmed Chatha ..............._Baitul Aman, Hayes._|Mr. Zeriab Rahman ..................._Tarbiyat_| |Mr. Anas Mahmood..........................._Baitun Noor, Hounslow North._|Mr. Laiq Ahmad Tahir................._Tarbiyyat_| |Mr. Rana Mashhood Ahmed.............._Baitul Wahid, Hounslow South._|Mr. Hafeez Ahmad....................._Tarbiyyat_| |Mr. Sabahat Kareem .........................._Baitus Samad, Huddersfeld._|Mr. Ataul Fatr Tahir ................._Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_| |Mr. Humza Sikandar..........................._Baitul Haleem, Keighley._|Mr. Ataul Moman Zahid............._Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_| |Mr. Shahzad Ahmad..........................._Baitul Ehsan, Leamington Spa._|Mr. Burhan Ahmad Raja............._Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_| |Mr. Muneeb­ur Rahman...................._Baitul Ikram, Leicester._|Mr. Dawood Ahmad Abid .........._Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_| |Mr. Muhammad Ahmad Khursheed.._Darul Aman, Manchester._
Mr. Sheikh Sammar Ahmad..............._Baitul Ahad, Newham._
Mr. Mutafar Ahmed..........................._Northern Ireland_|Mr. Fazalur Rehman .................._Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_
Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Tahir.................._Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_
Mr. Mahmood Ahmad Talha......_Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_| |Mr. Abdul Ghafar Ahmad.................._Baitul Hafeez, Notngham._
Mr. Haris Ahmad................................_Baitus Shakoor, Oxford._
Mr. Zafar Ahmad_................................ Baitul Hadi, Watord._
Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Khadim .............._Masjid Sadiq, Rhyll._
Mr. Hassan Mohammad Selby..........._Baitul Islam, Scunthorpe._
Mr. Anas Ahmad ................................_Baitul Afeeyat, Shefeld._|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. Mujeeb Ahmad Mirza.................._Darus Salaam, Southall._
Mr. Slahudin Mir................................_Baitul Ata, Spen Valley._|Mr. Waseem Ahmad Fazal ........._Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_
Mr. Zaheer Ahmad Khan............_Jamia Ahmadiyya UK_| |Mr. Labib Ahmad .............................._Bait ul Lateef, Liverpool._|| |Mr. Tahir Ahmad Khalid ....................._Stevenage._|| |Mr. Sheikh Sharjeel Ahmad ..............._Baitun Noor, Tootng._|| |Mr. Humayun Uppal .........................._Baitul Muqeet, Wallsall._|| |Mr. Zakaria Sheikh ............................._Baitul Ahad, Walthamstow._|| |Mr. Raza Ahmad ................................_Baitul Subhan, West Croydon._|| |**Auditors**|**Bankers**|**Solicitors**| |---|---|---| |Macalvins Limited|National Westminster Bank Plc|Bates, Wells LLP| |7 St John's Road,||10 Queen Street Place| |Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2EY||London| |||EC4R 1BE| 5 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**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 2024 presented by Mr Ra fi q Ahmed Hayat, Amir (Na ti onal President) UK at the 45th Majlis Shura (Consulta ti ve and Advisory Council) UK held between 8th and 9th June 2024 in Tahir Hall, Baitul Futuh Mosque, Morden, incorpora ti ng the Annual General Mee ti ng that was a tt ended by elected Presidents, elected 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 invited guests.** As I stand before you today, my foremost thought is how incredibly fortunate we are that Allah the Almighty has blessed Islam Ahmadiyyat with His boundless grace. Whether through various departmental responsibili ti es, leadership roles within local and regional Communi ti es, or personal commitments, your collec ti ve e ff orts exemplify the spirit of sacri fi ce and dedica ti on that de fi nes our community. You should all feel proud of your achievements and always endeavour to excel even more. Our Community is truly unparalleled in its commitment and responsibili ti es, a testament to the unity and devo ti on found in our communi ti es around the world. This dis ti nc ti ve dedica ti on is evident in every part of our work and worship, re fl ec ti ng a deep ­ rooted faith and a profound sense of purpose. It is through these e ff orts that we con ti nue to uphold the noble values of Islam, fostering peace, compassion and understanding in our society. Moreover, our Community is extraordinarily blessed with spiritual leadership like no other and that serves as the backbone that unites us, o ff ering guidance, prayers and uncondi ti onal love. Our Supreme Head of the Community’s wisdom and leadership are the cornerstones of our unity and progress, ensuring that we remain steadfast in our mission. It is through his prayers and support that we fi nd strength and direc ti on, enabling us to navigate challenges and achieve our spiritual and communal goals. ## **GLOBAL SITUATION** With the prospect of a global con ict looming ominously, the Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness, warned world leaders of this impending danger; his warnings have at last begun to be heeded and we pray that this global catastrophe is deferred. Given the uncertain ti es in the **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 6 Middle East and Ukraine, the Community is considering the repercussions of a larger, poten ti ally nuclear con fl ict, and has advised members to prepare accordingly. We have reiterated the importance of keeping essen ti al supplies stocked at home for 6 months in the event of a major catastrophe. The Community has issued comprehensive guidelines in this regard. I will now provide a brief overview of some of the departments and their ac ti vi ti es over the past year. ## **CHILDREN CLASSES** One of the adverse e ff ects of the Covid ­ 19 pandemic is the reduced regular interac ti on of some of our children with the mosque. We have taken steps to address this issue from various perspec ti ves and explored mul ti ple approaches to remedy this gap. - Firstly, for younger children, the Community organised lessons for A tf al (boys under the age of 15) and young Khuddam (male members under 40 years of age), four days a week, at available centers and mosques. The aim is to reduce their screen ti me on mobile devices and computer games, which has been nega ti vely impac ti ng them and to provide a safe environment where they can meet other children, learn about their faith, read and study the Holy Qur’an, par ti cipate in sports ac ti vi ti es with other Ahmadis and a tt end congrega ti onal prayers. This ini ti a ti ve has been highly bene fi cial, as it has increased mosque a tt endance and ac ti vity. - Addi ti onally, due to limited face ­ to ­ face interac ti ons and increased exposure to social media, our community’s youth began raising ques ti ons a ft er engaging with individuals who oppose the Community. This became a concern as these ques ti ons were not being adequately addressed. In ­ - response, a team was established under ‘True Islam’ to address the ques ti ons raised by some non Ahmadi so ­ called scholars whose main objec ti ve was to cast doubt on vulnerable young Ahmadis. This ini ti a ti ve has proven to be very helpful in addressing many concerns brought up by our children. - To expand this program, we held a Q&A session with myself and other senior Community o ce bearers on 28 April 2024. Young members under 30 years of age were invited to ask ques ti ons openly or privately any ques ti ons of concern. This event was very successful and we received very posi ti ve feedback from the a endees. tt ## **HELPING THOSE IN NEED** ­ Regarding the elderly men and women who experienced isola ti on during the COVID 19 pandemic, the ­ Community established warm rooms. These rooms were available three to four days a week, providing a secure, safe, and pleasant environment for a two ­ to three ­ hour visit. This ini ti a ti ve allowed them to interact with others in similar circumstances. Addi ti onally, we organised trips to various regions across the UK. In light of the current economic situa ti on and rising costs of living, many members have faced fi nancial di ffi cul ti es. To address this, we have established food banks in many of our larger centers, available to anyone in need. During the month of Ramadan, we paid special a tt en ti on to vulnerable elderly individuals, providing them with food and moral support. We also extended our support to the families of those who passed away during the year by providing food. This gesture demonstrates that the Community shares in their su ff ering and has not forgo tt en them. ## **SAFEGUARDING** ­ Safeguarding in the Community involves implemen ti ng measures to protect the health, well being and rights of all members, par ti cularly children and vulnerable adults, ensuring they are safe from harm, abuse and neglect. This includes fostering a secure environment, promo ti ng awareness and working collabora ti vely with and repor ti ng promptly to relevant authori ti es to address and prevent safeguarding issues. 7 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## **ITQA AND OTHER ACADEMIES** - Our ITQA (Interna ti onal Talimul Quran Academy) Founda ti on is performing outstanding work by teaching the Holy Qur’an to over 3,000 people worldwide, with approximately **700** teachers dedicated to this project teaching students from Australia, Europe, the UK, Canada, the USA and the Middle East. This noble endeavour has bene ted thousands of children. - Addi ti onally, the Noor Academy had a successful second year. and around **1,500** children are bene fiti ng from this ins ti tute, where both academic and religious educa ti on are provided by quali fi ed professional teachers. The demand for this academy is high and many children are reaping the bene fi ts. - We also have the Aisha Academy for young ladies who have completed their basic educa ti on. Many women have already graduated from this academy and each year, a signi fi cant number of women con ti nue to bene fi t from its programs. ## **MOSQUES UPDATE** The Baitul Futuh Mosque complex is widely regarded as a landmark building. During the renova ti on of the Baitul Futuh Mosque complex, there was a moratorium on developing or purchasing new proper ti es. However, this restric ti on has been par ti ally li ft ed following the comple ti on and inaugura ti on of the new administra ti ve building of Baitul Futuh Mosque complex. - This year, we were fortunate to acquire proper ti es in Doncaster, Northern Ireland and most recently, in Burton ­ on ­ Trent. Addi ti onally, we made unsuccessful o ff ers for proper ti es in Wa tf ord and Bolton. On June 17th, the Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community graciously a tt ended and inaugurated our impressive mosque in Scunthorpe. - On September 9th 2023, we laid the founda ti on stone for a new mosque in Cardi ff . This mosque will, Insha’Allah, be funded by members of Majlis Ansarullah UK. - The following day, we laid the founda ti on stone for the Baitul Tauhid Mosque in Hudders fi eld. Construc ti on work on this mosque has also commenced and consistent and a tt en ti ve fundraising e ff orts for this project s ti ll require considerable a tt en ti on. **Inaugural Recep ti on of Baitus Salaam Mosque – June 2023** **Baitur ­ Raheem Mosque (Sept. 2023** **Baitul Tauhid Mosque – Sept. 2024** **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 8 ## **JALSAs** Throughout the year, various Gatherings took place, including Seeratun Nabi[(sa)] Jalsa, Masih Ma’oud[(as)] Day, Musleh Ma’oud[(ra)] Day and Khilafat Day. These events were live ­ streamed, a tt rac ti ng a substan ti al online audience of several thousand viewers. We were fi nally able to hold a full ­fl edged, unrestricted ­ 57th Jalsa Salana (Annual Conven ti on) following the Covid 19 pandemic, with nearly **40,000** par ti cipants from **11** 8 countries between 28 and 30 July 2023. Jalsa proceedings were also live ­ streamed to **65 countries** . By the grace of Allah, the arrangements were excellent. Although we faced a few weather ­ related challenges, par ti cularly concerning parking, our teams managed these issues with great e ffi ciency, con fi dence and experience built up over the years. Just to give you a snapshot of part of the work – Over **14,400** meters of track was laid in the car park and main arena. There was a total of **120** cabins and all accommoda ti on marquees were provided with hea ti ng and the main marquees being fully air ­ condi ti oned. It really is quite a task just to arrange all the facul ti es at Jalsa and this year, we an ti cipate a larger a tt endance and prepara ti ons are already underway. A signi cant enhancement implemented at the 2023 Jalsa Salana was the establishment of our own butchery. This allowed for e ffi cient coordina ti on of the meat ­ cu tti ng process by our dedicated workers. Alhamdulillah, this proved to be a highly successful opera ti on. Prior to Jalsa, extensive e orts were made to address issues from previous years. Signi cant work was carried out in the Jalsa Gah area, including the installa ti on of new land drains across the site. Addi ti onally, our aging infrastructure, including services and electrical systems, was upgraded. ## **QADIAN JALSA / GHANA JALSA** As in previous years, we successfully organised the live concluding address of His Holiness from the Jalsa Qadian from Islamabad in late December. This year, we also successfully arranged His Holiness’s concluding address for the Ghana Centenary Jalsa, from Islamabad. The live broadcast for both events allowed for an interna onal audience to bene t from the ti fi wisdom and guidance of His Holiness. This achievement underscores our commitment to leveraging technology to connect our global community and ensure the teachings and messages of our beloved leader reach as many members as possible. The seamless execu ti on of these events re fl ects the dedica ti on and me ti culous planning especially by MTA Interna ti onal and I extend my hear tf elt gra ti tude to all those involved in making such successful broadcast possible. 9 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## **BIG IFTAR** Every year, we host the Big I ft ar event during Ramadan. This year’s ceremony at Baitul Futuh Mosque was a tt ended by approximately one thousand individuals from various segments of the community, with the event growing in size each year. Over **400** a tt endees were non ­ Muslim and many joined us in congrega ti onal prayers. Many of these individuals joined us in prayer at the mosque and following the Big I ft ar, about **11** expressed their interest in joining the Community. Addi ti onally, Big I ft ar events were held in all major centers across the country and Alhamdulillah, they were all very successful. ## **RESEARCH INSTITUTE** A research ins ti tute has now been launched and work has commenced earnestly to conduct research on various important topics. ## **NEW COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE.** When the Ahmadiyya Muslim Associa ti on UK was established in 1987, it was founded under a Trust Deed and func ti oned as an unincorporated charity. While this structure was suitable for a smaller organisa ti on, it posed signi fi cant risks for the trustees, who held the charity’s assets on trust and were personally liable, with an unquan tifi able poten ti al for li ti ga ti on. To mi ti gate these risks, a new Company Limited by Guarantee is being registered with the Charity Commission. This structure is commonly used by not ­ for ­ pro fi t chari ti es, and such a company does not have a share capital but is supported by a nominal guarantee of £1, from each Member of the Company. ## **VOICE OF ISLAM** The Voice of Islam (VOI) radio sta ti on con ti nues to improve its already high standards year ­ on ­ year. This sta ti on now produces excep ti onally high ­ quality programs analysing current events through the teachings of Islamic principles, a tt rac ti ng esteemed individuals from various sectors, including industry, academia, poli ti cs and more, who provide their expert insights. As a premier Islamic channel globally, VOI has set and met high standards, rivaling even established outlets like Radio 4. We receive numerous acknowledgements from listeners who have become regulars, represen ti ng diverse backgrounds including Chris ti ans, Jews and non ­ Ahmadi Muslims. Some of its programmes include The Breakfast and Drive ti me shows, Faith in Focus, Sisters on Air, Poets of Peace just to name a view. ## **IJTEMAS** This year, our three auxiliary organisa ti ons successfully conducted their annual Ijtemas (rallies) without any Covid ­ 19 restric ti ons and each event, held on di ff erent dates, were extremely successful. These auxiliary Ijtemas hold signi fi cant importance as they not only provide spiritual enrichment but also strengthen the bonds among members who gather for these blessed days. It is therefore a great testament to all the organisers who go out of their way to ensure maximum bene fi t. ## **PEACE SYMPOSIUM** The Na ti onal Peace Symposium is a fl agship event in our calendar, a tt rac ti ng a diverse audience of poli ti cians, civil society members, journalists and academics from across the world. This gathering provides a pla tf orm for His Holiness to deliver an essen ti al address concerning the current global crises and their solu ons. ti **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 10 The Na ti onal Peace Symposium, held in March 2024, saw representa ti on from 40 countries. This year, two Peace Prizes were awarded, as the COVID ­ 19 restric ti ons had previously delayed their usual presenta ti on at the Jalsa Salana. Addi ti onally, regional Peace Symposiums were held, which play a crucial role in raising awareness among ­ local dignitaries and non Muslims about the Islamic teachings of peace and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s commitment to promo ti ng societal harmony through the principle of ‘Love for All, Hatred for None.’ ## **GENERAL SECRETARY** The General Secretary Department oversees numerous tasks, including maintaining prompt and e ff ec ti ve communica ti on with branches across the UK. Their work is con ti nuous and highly responsible, and I am pleased to acknowledge their immense dedica ti on and hard work. The Na ti onal Repor ti ng and Communica ti on System (NRCS) has been in opera ti on for more than two years. We consistently receive reports from 97% of the branches on ti me, with certain months achieving a 100% ti mely submission rate. The team conducted O ffi ce Bearer Refresher Courses at the Al ­ Mahdi Mosque in Bradford. The department organised and coordinated two All Presidents mee ti ngs held with the Amir. Numerous requests for modi fi ca ti ons to local Amila are carefully reviewed and approved. Na ti onal secretaries were asked to visit branches and local Presidents were encouraged to engage with local members. The department sent over 40,000 le tt ers, emails and messages to local branches, ensuring e ff ec ti ve communica ti on and coordina on. ti ## **TABLIGH (outreach, preaching and propaga ti on)** E ff ec ti ve Tabligh is essen ti al for dissemina ti ng the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat, as well as for educa ti ng both Muslims and non ­ Muslims about Islamic teachings and values. It promotes community unity, enhances moral standards, and addresses prevalent misconcep ti ons about Islam. Though it is a challenging task, the Tabligh Department has demonstrated dedica ti on, professionalism, and me ti culous planning, ensuring success in all its e ff orts. Just a summary of some of these events are: - ‘Signs of the Hour’ exhibi ti on held at the Na ti onal Peace Symposium. - During Ramadan, Physical I ft ar events were held in all regions and there was a ‘Na ti onal Fas ti ng Collec ve.’ ti - At Jalsa, the Tabligh exhibi ti on marquee featured discussions, seminars, and Q&A sessions on the Promised Messiah’s prophecies. It showcased transla ti ons of the Holy Qur’an, a ­ - Planetarium Experience of the 1894 95 eclipses and mul ti lingual audio guides. Over the three days of Jalsa Salana UK, 13 guests embraced Islam Ahmadiyyat. - The Na ti onal Tabligh Department set ­ up various programs with the auxiliary organisa ti ons. - • The Na ti onal Tabligh Seminar, held at Baitul Futuh Mosque, featured presenta ti ons on atheism, Tabligh methods, personal experiences and workshops. The event was a tt ended by 176 par ti cipants. - In November last year, the Department, successfully co ­ hosted the _‘Voices for Peace’_ event at the House of Commons a tt ended by 128 guests, including MPs, journalists and in fl uencers. Presenta ti ons focused on Islamic teachings, human rights, and peace e ff orts. - This year marked signi fi cant ac ti vity and growth for _‘Ra ti onal Religion’_ . YouTube views surged by 157%, driven by content on Zionism, 11 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** - ‘Voices of Peace’ event at the House of Commons a tt rac ti ng approximately 300,000 views. Numerous - ar ti cles were also published on their website. - True Islam UK enhanced its video content and website presence. The YouTube strategy included sending team members to debate pla tf orms of Sunni Muslims and Chris ti ans, as well as hos ti ng their own livestreams. - Branches distributed over 500,000 lea fl ets, conducted more than 7,500 one ­ to ­ one Tabligh mee ti ngs ­ - and hosted over 17,000 non Ahmadi guests at these mee ti ngs. ## **TARBIYAT (religious training)** Tarbiyat in Islam Ahmadiyyat is vital for nurturing the spiritual and moral development of individuals, ensuring they lead lives aligned with Islamic values and principles. It strengthens the community by fostering discipline, ethical conduct and a deep understanding of faith, thereby contribu ti ng to the overall unity and progress of our Community. The Tarbiyat Department con ti nues to develop and had an even tf ul and blessed year in ful fi lling their responsibili ti es. The Department organises monthly Tarbiyat sessions and senior speakers are frequently assigned to lead these sessions. Local secretaries are also encouraged to foster a regular habit of Tarbiyat among their members. In 2023, a total of 166 sessions were ­ conducted. All branches hold Islahi (reconcilia ti on) mee ti ngs bi monthly to review the overall spiritual welfare of the Community, addressing any de fi ciencies to maintain a proac ti ve approach to spiritual ­ development. Over 80 post marriage counselling sessions were held. Youth and elders were engaged in discussing various topics while maintaining the Ijtema theme of the auxiliary organisa ti ons. A concerted e ff ort involving phone calls and house visits increased a tt endance at Fajr (pre ­ dawn) prayers; Dars in Ramadan and I ti kaf (spiritual retreat) was arranged; regular classes for training of families and Ashra (Ten Days) Salat (Prayers) were held. ## **TA’LIM (educa ti on)** Impar ti ng knowledge and skills are a crucial and highly responsible func ti on of the Ta’lim department. Annual Ta’limi Awards were announced at Jalsa Salana UK 2023 and distributed during the Ijtemas of ­ the auxiliaries. During the COVID 19 lockdown, the Ta’lim department had the privilege of star ti ng online classes for students. This ini ti a ti ve has since transi ti oned to Noor Academy, with the Ta’lim department playing an instrumental role in its establishment and ongoing opera ti on. It also assisted Sanato Tijarat Department in organising the annual professional forum. ## **UMURE KHARIJIYYAH (external a airs)** The Community places great importance on external a airs, diplomacy and tact when engaging with external organisa ti ons. This approach helps foster peaceful and e ff ec ti ve rela ti ons, mutual understanding and coopera ti on with diverse groups and governments. The department has worked ti relessly throughout the year, addressing numerous signi fi cant issues with utmost professionalism. Their exper ti se and knowledge in diploma ti c e ff orts is vital in advoca ti ng for Human Rights, religious freedom and dispelling misconcep ti ons about Islam Ahmadiyyat. The department represents the Community at the highest levels of engagement with governments, senior o ffi cials, diplomats, NGOs and more. The department also led on key external Community events this year and con ti nued to project the Community’s point of view in the media. The following highlights, albeit very brie fl y, some of their work over the past year: **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 12 **Parliamentary event – ‘Friends Stand together’** **‘Prayers for Peace’at Baitul Futuh** - The Israel/Gaza con fl ict necessitated an immediate and robust response, promp ti ng the department to organise the ‘Cease fi re Now’ campaign. This campaign involved the launch of a new dedicated website _www.Cease fi reNow.world_ with a new online le tt er campaign tool and the distribu ti on of two lea fl ets advoca ti ng for ac ti on on fi ve key points: ‘ _An Immediate Cease fi re’, ‘Release of All Hostages’, ‘Allow Humanitarian Aid’, ‘Compliance with Interna ti onal Law’, and ‘Agreement to a Las ti ng Peaceful Solu ti on’._ This na ti onal ini ti a ti ve led to the distribu ti on of more than 30,000 le tt ers, which were sent to the Prime Minister, HM The King, all 785 members of the House of Lords and all 650 MPs. - Addi ti onally, it hosted a Na ti onal ‘Prayers for Peace’ event at Baitul Futuh on 5 November, bringing together individuals of various faiths, parliamentarians, NGO representa ti ves and local neighbours, all united in calling for las ti ng peace. This ini ti a ti ve was further supported by over 50 similar events held across the country by local branches. - Persecu ti on against the Community and individuals remains a signi fi cant challenge and the department con ti nued to address these issues at the highest levels. In September 2023, a one ­ hour debate was held in the UK Parliament concerning the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan. The debate saw par ti cipa ti on from 22 MPs, with 10 delivering speeches. The Foreign O ffi ce Minister, Leo Doherty, responded on behalf of the government, with all comments being favourable to the Community. - The All ­ Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) visited Pakistan in February 2023, culmina ti ng in an excellent report launched in Parliament during a one ­ hour event on 29 November. The event was a tt ended by approximately 50 individuals, followed by a subsequent mee ti ng on 14 April, where an ac ti on plan was agreed upon to implement the report’s recommenda ti ons. - The Department engaged with the EU Parliament, the EU’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion and EU Human Rights o ffi cials, had numerous mee ti ngs with the Foreign O ffi ce on issues across various countries. It has also a tt ended events and mee ti ngs at 10 Downing Street over the year as part of its advocacy work. - The Department is also addressing issues a ff ec ti ng the Community in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Algeria through o ffi cial channels. E ff orts have been made to bring hate preachers to the a tt en ti on of the Home O ffi ce, resul ti ng in the removal of a Bangladeshi hate preacher from the UK. Concerns about extremist organisa ti ons, both within the UK and abroad, such as Khatme Nabuwat and TLP, are regularly reported to the relevant authori ti es where we have very good links, with ac ti ons taken where necessary. - The Na ti onal Secretary was invited to visit Prague, where produc ti ve mee ti ngs were held with senior o ffi cials, including the Chair of the Interna ti onal Freedom of Religion and Belief Alliance, theAmbassador to the Va ti can and the Ambassador of Pales ti ne. In the UK, the Department secured 78 messages of support for the UK Jalsa, including 67 video messages and the fi rst ­ ever message from His Majesty King Charles III. - Addi ti onally, the Department organised the Na ti onal Peace Symposium, which this year a tt racted **1,200** 13 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** a tt endees, including **550** external guests from **30** countries. The Prime Minister also sent his message. The event was broadcast live, featuring an inspira ti onal address by Huzoor ­ e ­ Aqdas[(aba)] which followed a ft er the presenta ti on of two Peace Prizes. - The department is also strengthening links with Embassies and na ti onal poli ti cal leaders – several of whom were hosted at Baitul Futuh during the year. - On media and social media there has been excellent progress with a poten ti al audience of more than **100 million** through coverage on Jalsa, the Na ti onal Peace Symposium and the Cease fi re Now campaign. ## **DIYAFAT (kitchen and hospitality)** The Diyafat Department’s con ti nuous and ti reless e ff orts in preparing food throughout the year for func ti ons and events. Their dedica ti on and responsibility ensures that thousands of people are nourished and cared for during these gatherings. It provided food to the homeless throughout the year. During Ramadan, the department carried out an extensive program to support the needy, elderly and single parents with meals. In the past year, the Diyafat team prepared a total of just under **950,000 meals** , including those served during Jalsa Salana UK. Their unwavering commitment and hard work are deeply appreciated and deserve our highest gra ti tude. ## **FINANCE** ­ ­ Despite signi cant economic challenges including post Brexit impacts, Covid 19 and the cost of living crisis, community members have con ti nued to make remarkable fi nancial sacri fi ces. We have observed a year ­ on ­ year increase in Lazmi (obligatory) dona ti ons, which is both humbling and deeply appreciated. It is truly inspiring to see such generous contribu ti ons towards various other schemes and projects, even as we personally cut back on expenditures out of necessity. Despite this remarkable increase in payments, our Community’s expenses have also risen considerably, but with professional management of budge ti ng and fi nancial planning at the highest level by the Finance Team, we are managing very well. The online dona ti on portal has generated signi fi cant income, a tt rac ti ng both ac ti ve and new members from across the UK. The repor ti ng structure has signi fi cantly improved, enabling real ­ti me repor ti ng across all cost centres. Several Regional Finance Workshops were conducted throughout the UK to ensure local fi nance o ffi ce bearers are well ­ trained and equipped to manage their fi nancial responsibili ti es. Regions and branches con ti nue to support the welfare of numerous families and members facing fi nancial or health ­ related di ffi cul ti es. With apprecia ti on also to the Internal Auditor that provided reassurance on our internal controls and mi ti gated risk. ## **­ SAMI BASRI (audio video)** The Sami Basri Department plays a crucial role in the ­ success of our events. They are split into 10 sub departments, each with its own responsibili ti es and unique exper ti se. Dedicated team work ensures that all audio and visual elements are seamlessly integrated, signi fi cantly enhancing the overall experience for a tt endees. Their technical exper ti se not only ampli fi es the impact of speeches and performances, but also preserves these important moments for historical reference including **Just a small part of the Sami Basri team at Jalsa 2023** photography at essen ti al events. In addi ti on to na ti onal and large regional mee ti ngs, Sami Basri covers a variety of events including: _Na ti onal Amila mee ti ngs, Friday sermons arrangements at Baitul Futuh and Fazal Mosque, Jalsa Salana UK, Annual Peace Symposium, Majlis Shura_ . **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 14 ## **WAQF NAU (lit. new dedica ti on)** The Waqf ­ e ­ Nau scheme o ff ers profound spiritual bene fi ts by nurturing a genera ti on dedicated to the service of faith and humanity. Children enrolled in this scheme are raised with a strong sense of purpose, commitment and spirituality, fostering a lifelong devo ti on to the teachings of Islam. The Waqf Nau Department oversees this progression and once again worked diligently throughout the year which saw 111 children added last year. On 25 May 2024, the Waqf ­ e ­ Nau Ij ti ma was held for the girls and the next day for the males at Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden. This gathering marked a very special occasion, being the fi rst Ijtema in four years due to the pandemic’s interrup ti on. A pinnacle of both these days were the profound and inspiring concluding addresses by His Holiness broadcast live from Islamabad on each day. Waqf-e- Nau Ijtema for boys and girls ## **UMUR A’AMA (general and public a airs)** The Umur A’ama department manages administra ti ve a ff airs and underwent a very busy year. **522** new asylum cases were registered as **compared to 323 from last year** and **1,170** new Tajneed (new membership data) applica ti ons were received – an increase of **284** from last year. This year, **66** new disputes and media ti on ma tt ers were registered, re fl ec ti ng an increase of **20** from last year on fi nancial, matrimonial, disciplinary and family disputes. While the increase may seem modest, each case is unique and requires careful, sympathe ti c and professional handling. On social welfare and job sec ti on day trips for the elderly, poetry sessions, nearly **1,300** fruit ­ baskets and **£55,000** in total cash dona ti ons were gi ft ed at Eid to deserving members and assisted Community members seek employment by assis ti ng in form fi lling. It assisted with legal ma tt ers, informed about health awareness ma tt ers and con ti nued the warm ­ rooms project under which **1,600** people gained bene fi t. ## **WASAYA (wills)** Wassiyat is a very blessed and spiritually enriching scheme that encourages par ti cipants to dedicate a minimum 10% of their wealth and serve Islam and humanity. In addi ti on to their regular work, it digitalised over 9,000 hardcopy fi les of Musis (testators/ testatrixes), scanned, renamed and organised into electronic folders speci fi c to each Musi. The department successfully scanned and renamed over **17,000** sets of documents (some over 200 pages long) and over **92,000 single ­ page documents** . As of January 2024, there were **8,922** Musis in the UK. On 17[th] December 2023, a Refresher Course was held via Zoom for all local Secretary Wasayas in the UK. To further encourage members to join this scheme, the o ffi ce provided promo ti onal materials and presenta ti ons to branches. Help and guidance were provided to prospec ti ve Musies for comple ti ng Wasiyat forms. ## **­ RISHTA NATA (match making and matrimonial ma tt ers)** Marriage in Islam is very sacred and o ers spiritual bene ts by fostering a deep bond of love and mutual support, guiding spouses towards righteousness and piety. The department con ti nued to help Community members fi nd suitable life ­ long matches for their children. Between March 2023 and March 2024, four ‘Meet & Greet’ events were organised across the country. They o ff ered a pla tf orm for members to meet in 15 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** a safe, informal and Islamic manner, thus reducing the pressures that families might feel when a boy’s family visits the girl’s house and vice ­ versa. We also have an online system called the Na ti onal Pro fi le Deck that helps children and parents fi nd suitable matches via a mobile App. and allows candidates to view anonymous pro fi les in the database. Informa ti on is con fi den ti ally held and if both par ti es agree, contact details are exchanged so that families can progress ma tt ers. An online Refresher Course for local secretaries was organised and a seminar on: ‘The Importance of Marriage in Islam’ was held at the Al Mahdi Mosque in Bradford, which was streamed na ti onally through Zoom, allowing other UK Community members to bene fi t from this important seminar. A similar event was also held at Baitur Rehman Mosque in Glasgow which was a tt ended by 60 par ti cipants and 300 online. ## **SANATO TIJARAT (trade and industry)** The department served all members e ff ec ti vely. Members seeking secondary incomes to mi ti gate the cost ­ of ­ living crisis were supported by a guide on working from home. **779** inquiries from members interested in star ti ng their own businesses were assisted and guided Following the Networking and Mentoring Event held at Baitul Futuh Mosque and a tt ended by 450 members, the Department created a secure online networking pla tf orm that allows members to connect both na ti onally and locally. A similar event was also organised in the East Region and North Region. Business workshops have been hosted to guide members in forming teams, interac ti ng and crea ti ng new business ideas and plans. The guidance o ff ered here is by experienced professionals in various career capaci ti es. An agricultural project at Hadeeqatul Mahdi has a polytunnel for indoor cul ti va ti on and an adjacent fi eld for outdoor plan ti ng. The team sold surplus produce throughout the year at the Islamabad Tuck Shop at a 20% discount to market prices. The produce was well received by customers. ## **TALIMUL QUR’AN AND WAQF ARDI (teaching Holy Quran and Temporary dedica ti on)** The online presence a tt racts global visitors and its You ­ Tube channel features over **1400** video lessons and presenta ti ons in **43 playlists** covering Qur’anic recita ti on, memorisa ti on, transla ti on and Arabic grammar, as well as Jalsas and educa ti onal lectures and seminars for all ages. It has developed three Apps that are available on both Android and Apple pla tf orms. Al ­ Ha fi zoon Hifz (memorisa ti on of the Holy Quran) Academy, founded in the year 2000, has con ti nued its classes online, via phone portal and in ­ person at Baitul Ehsan. It operates with separate sec ti ons for boys and girls. Madrasatul Hifz UK students have made signi fi cant progress. Their classes were held six days a week through online sessions, ­ phone portals, and in person classes at Baitul Ehsan. It addi ti onally mo ti vated members, especially o ffi ceholders, to par ti cipate in the Waqf Arzi scheme: **58** ap **plica ti ons** were received, **39** branches par ti cipated, with **13 Ansar** , **3 Khuddam** , and **42 Lajna par ti cipants** . ## **TAHRIK JADID AND WAQF JADID** The Tahrik Jadid scheme, ini ti ated in 1934, focuses on the global propaga ti on of Islam and supports the ­ establishment of new missions and mosques worldwide. The Waqf Jadid scheme, started in 1957, aims to support and enhance Islamic educa ti on and missionary ac ti vi ti es, primarily in rural areas and within India and Pakistan. Both schemes encourage fi nancial contribu ti ons from members to support these vital ini ti a ti ves and I am pleased and grateful to report that UK Community’s contribu ti ons have been excellent in a climate of fi nancial challenges for so many people. For Tahrik Jadid we collected **£2.9** million (an increase of over **£231,000** over last year) with a par ti cipa ti on rate of **82.49%** . In his Friday sermon of 5[th] January 2024, His Holiness announced that the UK Community stood fi rst once again for Waqf Jadid amongst all the countries: a great achievement for which I am very proud of all the men, women and children who par ti cipated. ## **ISHA’AT** This year, the Isha’at department priori ti sed strengthening rela ti onships with local Isha’at Secretaries na ti onwide and ac ti vely implemented the 2023 Isha’at Shura proposal. Key ini ti a ti ves included launching the ‘Book of the Month’ and various reading campaigns, such as encouraging families to read stories from **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 16 the Holy Qur’an together and submit crea ti ve entries for prizes. Signi fi cant progress was made at Baitul Ehsan with the organisa ti on of copies of the Qur’an and English books in the new warehouse and the declu tt ering of the Baitul Futuh ­ library. Record breaking sales were achieved at bookshops across the country due to streamlined supply and logis ti cal improvements. A partnership with Beijing Ruxue Interna ti onal Media was established during the London Book Fair 2024, and steps were taken to ensure the Qur’an is available in every major book retailer in the UK. At Jalsa, our Isha’at team demonstrated remarkable ingenuity by developing a board game that has achieved signi cant popularity. This game is currently being translated into various languages and distributed in di ff erent countries. The organisers also promoted it at the Book Fair this year. Our team is intending to develop further board games in the upcoming year. ## **ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TARBIYAT AND WAQF JADID FOR NEW AHMADIS** **New Ahmadis Ijtema at Baitul Futuh on 18 May 2024** A New Ahmadis Ijtema on 18 May 2024, was jointly organised by the Na ti onal New Ahmadis Department and the Na ti onal Tabligh Department and the event this year, involved close collabora ti on with fi eld missionaries to develop interac ti ve workshops. Six workshops at the IJtema were linked to eight modules of the New Ahmadi Tarbiyat Handbook. At the UK Jalsa 2023, the Department invited and hosted New Ahmadis which was very well a tt ended. A newly updated Online New Ahmadi Tarbiyat Repor ti ng System was launched via a Zoom mee ti ng on November 25, 2023 that allows informa ti on on which Tarbiyat Modules each New Ahmadi has completed, enabling them to track their progress across the UK. Several audiences with His Holiness since January 2023 were arranged in small groups. ## **JAIDAD (proper ti es)** The Jaidad Department plays a vital role in managing the Community’s proper ti es and assets with excep ti onal care and dedica ti on. Their me ti culous work ethics ensures that these assets are preserved and u ti lised e ff ec ti vely for the Community’s opera ti onal needs and more importantly spiritual requirements. An organisa ti onal framework has been restructured and regional coordinators have been appointed to monitor the maintenance and upgrades of mosques and mission houses and report to the Jaidad O ffi ce. General maintenance and repair work has been ongoing throughout the year to keep the proper ti es in good condi ti on. The Baitul Futuh complex requires regular care to ensure visitors have a 17 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** pleasant experience. It included replacing kitchen oor ­ standing boilers with new commercial wall ­ mounted ones, con ti nuing electrical maintenance, and upgrading to LED light fitti ngs both inside and outside the complex, rear car park was cleaned, cleared, concrete laid and ti died a ft er removal of portacabins. New footpath was constructed from rear gate. Considerably more works took place at Baitul Futuh. Our fi rst mission house in Burton ­ upon ­ Trent was purchased at auc ti on: a former Winshill Methodist Church that can accommodate around **250 worshippers** . A new butchery area with an addi ti onal mezzanine fl oor in the main kitchen was constructed at Hadeeqatul Mahdi. In Jamia (religious seminary), the hea ti ng system was fi xed due to faulty boilers and pumps and 20 new electrical panel heaters were installed. In Fazl Mosque, repairs were made to the mosque and washroom roofs, the CCTV system was serviced and upgraded, and Mahmood Hall and Nusrat Hall were painted and decorated. ## **ZIRA’AT (agriculture and hory ti culture)** The Zira’at Department holds signi cant importance in the Community as it aims to encourage and support Community members involved in agricultural pursuits, as well as mo ti vate Ahmadi families to engage in gardening and crop cul ti va ti on. I will just men ti on brie fl y their work at a few places. A ft er the construc ti on work was completed at Baitul Futuh Mosque, the department imported and planted six large date plum trees on the mosque premises. The building was beau ti fully adorned with me ti culously planned fl ower arrangements by a dedicated and passionate team of workers. As a result, Baitul Futuh Mosque won fi rst place in the category of ‘Garden Display in Public Places’ in the 2023 annual garden compe titi on held by ‘The London Garden Society’, compe ti ng against all 35 boroughs of London. The mosque was awarded a gold medal, a trophy cup and a cer tifi cate of excellence. Fazl Mosque features an a tt rac ti ve rose garden. ­ Various hanging baskets, wall mounted baskets, and containers adorn the Mahmood Hall area, and a mini vegetable garden is maintained in one corner of the mosque. Masjid Mubarak in Islamabad is adorned with beau ti ful gardening arrangements that include 200 hanging baskets and 50 window baskets. Twenty ­ four pyramid Clema ti s plants climb the outer wooden wall of Qasr ­ e ­ Khilafat, adding to the mosque’s beauty. At Hadeeqatul Mahdi, a large fruit garden garden boasts fruit trees such as plum, pears, peach, walnut, and apple. Throughout the UK, great a tt en ti on is paid to the external beau tifi ca ti on of our premises, re fl ec ti ng posi ti vely on the overall standing of the Community in the wider community. ## **IT DEPARTMENT** The IT Department is vital in enhancing key areas of the Community, including administra ti ve e ffi ciency, communica ti ons, security and data management. On 18th May 2024, the IT department hosted their inaugural Networking Forum for Khuddam and Ansar, featuring several industry professionals who delivered impac tf ul speeches on the transforma ti ve power of technology. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 18 ## **MAJLIS SEHT (health commi tt ee)** Our Majlis ­ e ­ Seht Department successfully hosted the Na ti onal Basketball Tournament and, on a larger scale, organised the Interna ti onal Football and Cricket Tournaments. The football tournament saw par ti cipa ti on from **12 countries** , with Germany emerging victorious a ft er a penalty shootout. The T20 Cricket Tournament featured **20 interna ti onal teams from 14 countries** , showcasing players of professional caliber, which greatly enhanced the excitement of the event. ## **PAAMA** The Pan ­ African Ahmadiyya Muslim Associa ti on experienced a spiritually enriching and dynamically ac ti ve year. This was par ti cularly evident at the Jalsa, where their exhibi ti on, themed ‘Africa and the Glory Days of Islam’, was presented. Hundreds of a tt endees par ti cipated in the Global PAAMA Forum at the Jalsa, which included the ‘Celebra ti ng Africa Day’ event on Sunday, commemora ti ng the Centenary of Lajna Imaillah. In November 2023, PAAMA successfully hosted a Peace Symposium at Baitul Futuh. The event featured a profound keynote address by Imam Azhar Hanif, the Naib Amir of USA and Missionary in Charge. **PAAMA Peace Symposium** ## **HUMANITY FIRS** T Humanity First (an independent charity promoted by the Associa ti on) works ti relessly on a global scale, embodying the spirit of compassion and service by providing humanitarian aid and support to those in need. Their e ff orts re fl ect the core Islamic principles of empathy, charity and the upli ft ment of humanity, making a profound impact across diverse communi ti es worldwide. In the UK, Humanity First con ti nues to expand its ac ti vi ti es and services, including projects such as ‘The Water for Life’, ‘Knowledge for Life’, ‘Orphan Care’, and ‘Gi ft of Sight’. Under the banner of community care, Humanity First UK (HFUK) has undertaken several projects, including working with our partners Anera to enhance livelihood opportuni ti es for vulnerable families in Gaza. This involved providing grants to establish small businesses, enabling them to earn a sustainable income and support their families. It supported women’s groups and vulnerable farmers in Gambia through land prepara ti on and farming inputs. HFUK’s disaster relief e ff orts assisted during various natural and man ­ made disasters throughout the year, including the Turkey and Syria earthquake, the con fl ict in Pales ti ne and the earthquake in Morocco. HFUK’s food security programs focus on suppor ti ng local farmers with sustainable solu ti ons, educa ti ng them on new farming techniques, providing agricultural equipment to improve produc ti vity and supplying food to disadvantaged communi ti es as needed. ## **HOMEOPATHY** The Homeopathy team con ti nues to provide an excellent alterna ti ve medicine service pursuant to the precept and example of the Community’s Founder in improving the health of our members. This year, a new dispensary was opened in Islamabad UK bringing the total to 37 in the UK. In the year 2023, sa ti sfactory treatment was provided to just under 50,000 pa ti ents. ## **MTA** We are also fortunate to have the central MTA organisa ti on within the UK and we have the special honour of many UK Community members working for them. ## **AUXILIARY ORGANISATIONS** The three auxiliary organisa ti ons of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Associa ti on, Majlis Khuddam ­ ul ­ Ahmadiyya UK (male members between the ages of 15 and 40 years), Lajna Imaillah UK (female members’ 19 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** organisa ti on) and Majlis Ansarullah UK (male members over the age of 40 years) play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual growth and service ethos within our Community. They assist at Jalsa Salana, Waqare Amals (menial labour) collec ti on of Tahrik and Waqf Jadid and other Community events. They have also been very ac ti ve in raising funds for charitable causes which give a big impact on the percep ti on of the Community to the indigenous popula ti on. Together, these Auxiliaries create a harmonious and dynamic framework that promotes spiritual enrichment, communal solidarity and friendship re fl ec ti ng the true essence of Islam. ## **amagallery.org.uk WEBSITE** Signi fi cant progress con ti nues to be made on the _**amagallery.org.u** k_ website that amongst other things features updated links to the Friday Sermons and the popular summaries of ‘This Week with Huzoor,’ reaching thousands globally via WhatsApp and online mailing. For some of the videos, both husband and wife teams act as the camera operator. ## **REGIONS** I would like to thank Respected Imam Sahib, Regional Missionaries and the Regional Umera (Presidents) for the excellent support, encouragement and guidance they have given to the Community throughout the year. The fi eld missionaries have done an excellent job and travel many miles all over the country to a tt end various Tabligh, Ta’lim and Tarbiyat func ti ons and events. Their leadership in these ma tt ers is very important for local as well as regional levels. Apart from the local role, the Regional Amirs have also been instrumental in making the regions very ac ti ve and play a role in improving the fi nancial contribu ti ons from their respec ti ve branches. The Presidents serve as the representa ti ves of the Amir at the local level and their leadership is crucial for the development of the Community. The local branches are the lifeblood of our na ti onal en ti ty, serving as the founda ti on upon which the strength and unity of the Na ti onal Community is built. It is essen ti al to recognise and honour the unwavering dedica ti on and ti reless e ff orts of our local Community members, whose contribu ti ons are indispensable to our collec ti ve success. ## **PROFESSIONAL BODIES** The Professional bodies of the Community exemplify the harmonious integra ti on of faith and exper ti se, fostering a community where professional excellence and spiritual values are connected. The Engineers Associa ti on under the chairmanship of Mr Akram Ahmedi are doing valuable and humanitarian work on several projects in Africa such as providing water aid and solar energy. I thank Mr Khalil Yousaf Sahib as the chairman of the Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers Associa ti on, Jonathan Bu tt erworth Sahib as chairman of the Immigra ti on Commi tt ee and Dr Syed Muza ff ar Ahmad, Chairman of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Medical Associa ti on for providing assistance to the Community. ## **QADHA (arbitra ti on board)** The Qadha Board plays a crucial and sensi ti ve role in upholding jus ti ce and resolving disputes within the Community, ensuring that all ma tt ers are addressed with fairness, integrity and adherence to Islamic principles. This team deals with some of the most di ffi cult issues facing the Community and have my full support in the decisions they make. ## **FINANCE COMMITTEE** As Chair of the Finance Commi tt ee, I am grateful to have an outstanding team that e ffi ciently processes fi nancial and budgetary requests received from across the country and various UK departments at the Centre. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 20 ## **CENTRAL ORGANISATION** In the UK, we are immensely blessed to have the presence of Huzoor ­ e ­ Aqdas[(aba)] , which allows for close collabora ti on with the Central organisa ti ons represented here. This proximity signi fi cantly facilitates our work, thanks to the excellent coopera ti on developed over the years. I extend my hear tf elt gra ti tude to all the representa ti ves for their unwavering moral support and coopera ti on. ## **NAIB AMIRS** The inspira ti onal quote by Helen Keller, _“Alone we can do so li tt le; together we can do so much,”_ perfectly encapsulates the invaluable contribu ti ons of my Naib Amirs. By the grace of Allah Almighty, I am blessed with an excep ti onal team and counsel to a tt end to the a ff airs of the Community. The Naib Umera work ti relessly behind the scenes, each bearing a signi fi cant share of the Amarat’s responsibili ti es. ## **HAZRAT AMIRUL MOMINEEN**[(aba)] Khilafat is indeed a profound blessing for the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and we must con ti nue to thank Allah for bestowing upon the UK Community the extraordinary honour of serving His Holiness (may Allah be his Helper). His deep personal interest in our Community, together with the special ti me he dedicates to reviewing our progress and providing guidance to various departments and individuals, is a testament to his profound leadership and care. He embodies the a tt ributes of a true Khalifa, demonstra ti ng unparalleled wisdom, compassion and dedica ti on. His guidance is not only strategic but also deeply spiritual, ensuring that our ac ti ons align with the principles of Islam. His personal involvement in our a ff airs inspires us to strive for excellence and spiritual growth, reinforcing our collec ti ve commitment to the Community’s mission. ## **ALLAH** Indeed all praise belongs to Allah, Who has bestowed upon the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community boundless grace and mercy enabling us to grow, thrive and serve the Community with unwavering faith and dedica ti on. The countless achievements and progress we witness today are a testament to Allah’s in fi nite blessings and the ti reless e ff orts of our devoted members under the guidance of the divinely appointed Khalifa. May we always do jus ti ce to these blessings by leading the world in propaga ti ng the true message of Islam. Let us steadfastly adhere to our mo tt o, **“Love for All, Hatred for None,”** promo ti ng peace, understanding, and compassion across all na ti ons and communi ti es. Through our words and ac ti ons, may we re fl ect upon the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad[(sa)] and the Promised Messiah[(as)] , embodying the values of mercy, jus ti ce and humility. As we move forward, may Allah con ti nue to guide and bless our e ff orts, enabling us to con ti nually spread the light of Islam to all four corners of the world as prophesised by the Promised Messiah[(as)] . Let us remain united in our mission, dedicated to serving humanity and ever grateful for the divine support that empowers us. With Allah’s grace, may we ful fi l our responsibili ti es with sincerity and excellence, becoming true ambassadors of His message and beacons of hope in a world yearning so much in the present global climate, for Love for all, hatred for none. May Allah also enable us to ful fi l the objec ti ves of this 45th Na ti onal Shura with succcess. 21 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** **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 2024. 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 ) 2005. ## **Objectives and Activities** The objects for which the Charity is established are: - the propagation of Islam as expounded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement, and his successor, the Khalifatul Masih and generally to promote comparative study of religion. - the advancement of education amongst the members of the Association and such other persons as the Management Committee of the Association may determine from time to time. - the provision, as far as possible, of maintenance of orphans and widows and for such other persons as are unable by reason of some physical or other infirmity or handicap to maintain themselves. - The relief of poverty. The activities of the Association are as follows: - Propagation of Islam. - Building of mosques. - Religious education institute for missionaries, Waqf-e-Nau and other children. - Training of Ministers of Religion and maintenance of a religious seminary. - 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 £29,819,493 ( 2023: £26,406,888 ) . The Statement of Financial Activities includes further details. The amount expended in pursuit of the charitable objectives during the year was £27,797,974 ( 2023: £25,892,653 ) 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 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 22 additional Trustees, making changes 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 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. Ahmadiyya Muslim Jarna'at (Scotland) Limited [AMJ (Scotland Ltd] Charity Number SC050163 and Company No SC649886 was registered as a separate entity with the OSCR (Scottish regulator) to look after the affairs of the Community in Scotland and commenced its charitable work with effect from July 2020. 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 with effect from 1st July 2024, to a new Ahmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom, a Company Limited by Guarantee, incorporated on 24th May 2024, Company Registration Number 15739547. Permission for this transfer was obtained from the Charities Commission in England and Wales and the new company registered as a UK Registered Charity Number 1208543. This change enables the incorporated charity to be run by a slimmed down Board of Directors and Trustees of the unincorporated charity becoming its Members who each guarantee a nominal £1 capital. 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 Amila (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 23 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 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). ## **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: **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 24 - the responsibility of management to implement the Management Committee’s policies and identify and evaluate risks for their consideration on an ongoing basis; - consideration of the type of risks the Association faces; - the level of risks which they regard as acceptable; - the likelihood of the risks concerned materialising; - the Association’s ability to reduce the incidence and impact on its activities of risks that do materialise; - the costs of operating particular controls relative to the benefits obtained; and - arrangements for monitoring and reporting risk and control matters of importance, together with details of corrective action being undertaken. As part of the above process the Finance Committee has considered the major risks to which the Association is exposed and has reviewed those risks and established systems and procedures to manage those risks. ## **Reserves** Restricted funds continue to include funds designated for specific purposes, for instance, for disaster relief or for Zakat, that can only be expended for specific purposes. Restricted funds include funds otherwise committed for mosques that await completion. The Finance Committee considers that, given the nature of the Association’s regular income, the funds at its disposal are sufficient to meet all its needs. ## **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 25 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** comprehensive plan for constant educating, training and reformation of members to look after the environment and aspire to higher moral values. ## **Going concern** As the Trustees of the Charity have made arrangements to transfer the Chartable Undertaking of the Charity to a new incorporated charity, the Trustees are required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP to prepare the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 on the basis that the Charity does not meet the definition of a going concern. No material adjustments arise as a result of ceasing to apply the going concern basis. ## **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 27 March 2025. Dr. Maqbool Sani Sethi General Secretary **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 26 ## **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 2024 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 2024 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. ## **Emphasis of matter – basis of accounting** We draw attention to Note 15 to the financial statements which explains that the Trustees of the Charity have made arrangements to transfer the Charitable Undertaking of the Charity to a new incorporated charity, and that the Charity does not, therefore, meet the definition of a going concern. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than going concern as described in Note 15. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. 27 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## **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. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 28 ## **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. 29 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## **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 28 March 2025 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 30 **The notes on page 35 to 39 form part of these financial statements** 31 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** **The notes on page 35 to 39 form part of these financial statements** **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 32 **The notes on page 35 to 39 form part of these financial statements** 33 **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## **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** The Trustees of the Charity have made arrangements to transfer the Chartable Undertaking of the Charity to a new incorporated charity. This means that the trustees are required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP to prepare the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 on the basis that the Charity does not meet the definition of a going concern. No material adjustments arise as a result of ceasing to apply the going concern basis. ## **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. **AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK: ANNUAL REPORT 2024** 34 Ahmadiyya Muslim Ass￿18t10￿ United Kingdom Not¢s lo accounts roi yo*1 etsdL413O 2014 ACLOUY'I'ING POLICI￿(Co￿titI￿tdl Fthnds strncttt Resincted fundsare swi foriheputpose foror in acLx)rdDrKewth SI￿1r1¢ instruction5 ofthedorM)r. Unre5tr¢*d inwme funds ¢OrnPri5e tlw fund5 which the rnanagemeni commitiee are free ty use for any putp(w in rtheTanre Dfthech3n*ahlenbJeLLs. Ilnr25tnctd fun￿ inLlude funtLts thaLhad Initially bEen designat￿ fi)TthEpurchas¢ and construiciion ora specific mosqlle bui after completion 8nd inauguraiion of thenKbsque.the donation is trAnsferral to unres￿£￿ futth. SubstyueDi to inauBuranoH ihe fuDd5 having been deployed to bricks and TTK>TwaTe no longer TE5rriri¢a or refvndabl¢ and aT¢ transferrL￿ ￿ unTt5thcted re5¢rves.Thereaftrr. day ￿ day rn51nl¢na￿c£ and renovaiio issubsequemly fundd byroutineoperaiin8exepndnur¢. l.urther dethils are d1sclosed In noies 6 and 7. VoluDtttrs used-%igThifirant D*fvre of their W￿rk 1￿charIty benefitS8reatly from the involvemeni and enihusiastic supportofm&ny of its volunteers, detailsofwhich aresiven in our annual rewrt In accordance wilh FRS 102 and the Charit￿S SOKP IPRS 1021. the economic coniribution5 ofgeneral volunieer5 is nos quantified byaprLMluct ofhours worked or a wa8e rate and is not r•))8nised In the accounts. 'lJiaDdal Initfllmcmts Thechanty only finanyial and finynyial li3bilili¢4 ufakind that 4ualify &4 bL4ic fitLanLiuI ill%tsurn￿ts Ra%1¢ fiman¢421 in5trurtwts are InIt￿llY recoBn15ed ai ttan5aclKin value and 5ub5equenUy tneasur•J at theTf 5ettleTnenl value. l T￿gIble A5Jets rteho Trlxtu Fitti￿￿ & Lqu4TrmeDt l.and & Vthicle5 c.ost orV*lllatiott At l July 2023 A(kliiions 72.563.355 1.322.5(kl lJ92.182 59.639 50.275 74.527.497 1.523.81 At 30 June2rr24 7&8KS&49 31U21 1.743209 1119.914 7(051JD3 At l July 2023 Ch8rgL foryur At 30 June2024 25.469 1,465.026 124.787 1589113 53.540 1544.035 144.5Y5 1.68&630 73J48 Book Valu At30 June2024 74JG1676 At 30 June2023 71yTr3J54 IS￿52 127.156 71983,462 land ana buildings a* $t¥t4tathi$ioYi¢￿ ex¢ept foTthe Lortdon Mowu¢¢tynpleK. whi¢h 1$ 5htym at its 30April 1979 ¥￿Va￿tri of£400.5 At30June2024. the A55wiations t￿n￿bIe455¢￿. tOBdh¢FwIth ￿￿COnten￿r0￿TrinEa therein wwe In5UTed foran a]nountin eXCYS5 2 I￿VEs￿DentS Theseare Iis*d on the I￿ndOn Stock F.xchange and are shown alcosl. Thematkei value ai30th June 21J24 was£45812023". £4621 3 Dobtors 2023 Advancys￿ Indiv￿￿al3 Adyartcts ￿ mi5slunsartdbr8nc tkbtors and prepayments ALLtULxI inLomL' 420.876 321.836 79.3¥3 3.103.042 .732.324 SJ36586 2.728.7(I5 W.281 AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK.. ANNUAL REPORT2024 35 Ahmadi)ya Muslim Association United Kingdom Note5 to accounts r&rtheyearended 30 JllDe 21ll4 4 CMIIW 2024 2011 Amounts fallingdlle in I￿￿than ye4r Amanaai fur Du¢io a￿lIT￿￿88nI5u1ltsn$ Bank ov¢rdraft Inot¢4.11 747.557 107.104 548.0 394,698 I.(XM.442 9Q9.(A2 Sundrycralilors IIDIA02 4.1 'lTh￿e9re funth advanc￿bythernemE¢rSlOtheA5sOCiaI10n and&re heldon tn&. 5 Revaluation Rtserve This representstbe insurancevalueofthe ￿ndOn Mo4lle Complex.Bsat30th April 1979 6 Rtstricted BAlsTh¢t OiAN123 In¢winE Rts)ur¢ re50urr eXpe￿dEd Trnn&fers RAl*ts¢r*t 3010(d24 UKMosques fund Raiiul Truluh Mosqu¢ F￿d 14J53.188 31 JY4.776 1.2)4.941 15.648.129 Irt0￿.6.2) 131,594.7701 45,947.964 lJ94941 131,5947761 15ffj4&123 6.1 IIK Moygue5 'rhis fund launched in November 1979toacquiresuitsblepremJses foruseasmosquesand Mission HoU￿S the Uniid Kinsdom for the bellefil oftnEtniws. 6.2 B*ltul Futub Mosque This lutMI waslauncholin FL'bTuary 1995 loacquireand develop anew m05quecomplex foTlhe London Rc8ion in viewof the Browing needsof the IIK Jamaat. Thcnew mo4ue was CO￿pIcted in Novemkr 2023 and Ihcrcfore, In aCcOrda￿e with charity law and thecharity's accountlllg ]x>liciesthefundslhalweTeoii8inallycl&sified asF&*Tic*d fund5havebeen teclassifiedbylheTnLSt¢esasuthdesignaiLII fund5. AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIAMON UK.. ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Abmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom Notes to accounts fnr the ycar cndcd 30 Juno 21ll4 7 Degignitsd Funds IM)t¢ 7.11 2023 Due to Ileadquarters Welfare funds Divst¢rs Other Trunik Inote 7.21 Inoie 7.31 Inot¢ 7.41 3,495,220 858,739 119,549 2,42Y.408 919,775 119,549 Totsl uw 3,473,778 7.1 Movements in Desixnated Balan¢e at JDeoming Re￿UrCeS Resxbur¢e$ F.%ptndL¥J Tran$fer to Uthdesigth*ted IlaLgnceat Olm123 31Ith124 Ileadquart 2.441,4fA4 Tothi sth1rsa1ati￿ inclllding iitms disclosed ￿k)￿ 4.20S.819 Siyel￿ SL*ufily wsts 295.009 Lmployer pension contributior6 é0.749 4¥.916 Th¢avcta8c nurnb¢rofpaid ststf. ¢ithcr full orpwi-limr during thr yw was 29412023- 2771. with H]1 wnployr&% limc involv￿ provvjing ￿the[Sup￿rt to ihe govemance ofthe charity oi support 5ervicc5 to the chanty. Six employLYS earned moTe than £(O,IKK) during thE year. Allocaith COSL% represent eosts for thosternploytts who work within speeifie eost centres i e. Seminary Minis￿r$ of R¢.Iigiyn. Ilaiiul Futuh MosqUC4nd Mi55iuns & bTrn¢h(¥. u￿11()￿tI￿ 5&ittcos1s roprL'sL'ni tho rL'tnuining gi'nLYal ornployoE ¢v$￿. 12 Transa¢llDTr wllh Trustc All mcrnbor5 nfihc Managwtul Commitlwwt Yolynlwrs who do TKTr1r￿lVC rwnun¢talKTrll foTtlwr5WYifC5 12023-Inill Th¢aE8rtg81¢ tOts1 ofdom81iottg r¢Wv￿1 withoute4)rtdiliOmS fr￿ th¢ TruswY$ w¢rt £358.78212023- £452.2701 Th¢ authoHsvJ eX￿nditUTe reimbuTsvJ iTKluding paid directly to 3rd parne5 wa5 £ 22.19912023- £12.5201 in [￿p￿t of 39 TnLSte£s 13 A￿lit￿r5 rtmllnerBti 2024 2021 Audit fee 30.tKK> 3Qt AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIAMON UK.. ANNUAL REPORT 2024 AhmadiyyA Muslim Assoeixtion Unitsd Kingdom Notes to accounts for tho year ondod 30 June 2024 14 Po$t Halan¢t Shett Tr:vents The Tn25tees ot'Ahmadiyya Mu51iTn A￿￿10t￿On Unitd Kingdom lan unlncoTp￿ated chatityl re501vd. pur5uanl to the Charitable Objects of the Charity and the piwer contsined in Article IIIIBllel of its con5tilulion lo transfer the Charitable Undertaking of the Chariiy lo a new inco[pora￿4 charily named Ahtnadiyya Muslim AsS￿la110￿ United Kingdo￿ IRegi5teTed Company Number. 15739547, Re8i51er¢d Lhurily NurnbeT". 12085431. The a8reLYn¥rtl i(> IransfeT th¥ Chatitsble UndertakiTh¥ wa5 made undera ded or transfer da￿j 28 June 2024. The Trustees of Ahrnadi)ya Muslirn Association Unitrd Kingdolll (the llllillCOTWTatedchatityleffecledthetransfeTlo Ihenew inCo￿or&I¢d ¢hariiy of all of thc asscs of th¢ Charity which w¢r¢ capablc of king w4nsfuTcd withoui furthcr fornialitics or d(Kumcniaiion on l July 2024 and pr￿¢&j¢d 10 rnak¢ arrangemcni for all 0th¢r￿Stts ￿ bc tyansfcrredas 5(M)n as re￿OrtablY praaicabl¢ Ihereafw. The n¢w incoryK)Tat¢d charityhas und¢Ttak¢n 10 be responsibk for and duly to disch8Tg¢g11 of th¢ liabiliri&s ofth¢ c￿rity. 15 Going Concern As sGited in Note 14. the TT￿￿tee5 of theChaTity have made atrange]nents lo transfer the Charitrble Undertaking of the Charity to anew incorpotaled charity. This means that the trustee5 are Tequired by FRS 102 and IhE Chatilies SORP to Plepare the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 on the ba5]5 that the Charity doES not med the definition of a goin8 con£em. No material adjustments arise as a result ofeeasing to apply the goin8¢on¢em basis. AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK.. ANNUAL REPORT2024 39 Ahmadlyya Musllm Assoclatlon - Unlted Klngdom DeiailLxI Proptrty A¥$cis Sehixlult &$ at JOJuElt 2024 Adthlo pomli ayjt T1￿b￿ AJsel¥ •1￿7.2) yEJO￿o.24 YE3￿0&24 JO.W24 AllOn-Hidw4t￿ htsbji BUM1￿¥b&M BLTMI￿8h￿rn Wi* (k￿ 5.022,379 1.7B&484 1.773.M4 634.681 2￿.352 634,681 BTrdf￿d- Ixc45R(wJ fjo.w8 2.624.670 df￿d NEWSI 1624.67& B￿kW￿d C¢￿￿tty BurtonoDTre 151.Tlg CAthbridyt Cardiff ith).(th) 282J24 2E2,124 169.913 140.210 E￿1 L￿￿0￿ l- W<h&rn*ow EW Londoll 3- N¢th ¥￿.421 850,42 Feltrth 891.563 Oillin8h& Glww Ood&lrdth8 701.￿6 701. 5T1.584 579.584 l.W.939 I.OB&939 H￿nS￿V 1lllddEI￿￿l4 le￿h￿Id p￿rtY Hthr8field 2 10,6&3 587.081 0.663 337W3 924.974 151&m&b&d-Til J4m1è. Brank50me W H￿leme[e 72Y5 4.9475.51 Keighley LL¥In1￿￿￿ S￿. Ic￿E￿Id wrty Leicester 3fj7,876 326.bob 825.8Q2 JOl,697 I.0￿d0Th. F￿1 %lo¥ueCoxDplE Lo￿￿On-49¢re$s¢￿￿I R￿d 1.107,542 LDndun- 5J MrliD5E 172.862 LondoTh. Tty)Iin8Cenite 100.1 l.712.780 Mil¢hpm- BsitylF.hwUni¢ 747.234 747,231 Milch&m- BaitulF.h54n25Willow 1,889,737 56.[￿9.529 Morden- B&Kul F￿llh 35.822.643 276M6 I￿.206 07.629 150,206 Motden. Lond￿ Road m￿￿en. 127.gfAI 127, North Wdr5 19Z.057 192.DE7 Nonknn Ireknnd 235.IW 312 OAfoTd 63.679 94470 63.679 S¢ollind-HausTh scoiland-Nith5d￿tAy 60.37E 1.2fy1.8Ql 766.081 I￿.378 1.264.801 7O&081 SC￿1rt￿ She￿￿ld s￿￿E&￿tL0￿Dll.Catrffld 668.425 60&425 SoutrAII V￿]rY Spen V￿leY 4lfj.SJ4 175.6]6 411534 175,636 t.￿).702 37A426 15 1.424.702 Watfwd WolvcknNon 72.$5•.206 IJ22￿4 AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UK.. ANNUAL REPORT 2024 uslim Co 411 Hatredfo www.LoveForAIIHatredForNone.org