THE HILLFIELDS MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
Charit Number 512053
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR TO 5th APRIL 2024

TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
HILLFIELDS MUSLIM ASSOCIATION - CHARITY NO 512053
Trustees
- Dr M F Suleman
Mr l Kathawala
The tfustees present their annual report annual report and the accounts for the year to 5th April
2024 together with the independent examiner's report.
Constitution and Governin
The Hillfields Muslim Association is registered with the Charity Commission (No 512053).The
Association was established on 12th September 1976 and is governed by it's constitution created at
the time of it's establishment.
Professional Services
During the year the Association used seNices provided by the following:
Bankers
Lloyds Bank plc
Gosford Street
Coventry
Sollcltors
Kundert & Co
Coventry
Accountants
Mr Akbar Dedat
Crystal Business Services Limited
Chartered Accountants
Coventry
Aims Ob'ectives Activities
The Association is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the 'mosque' complex situated
at numbers 1-5, Berry Street, Hillfields, Coventry.
The principal objects of the Assoclation is the advancement of Islamic values and education
amongst the Muslims living in the Hillfields area of the city of Coventry.
These objectives are achieved by the running of the mosque which provides daily prayer facilities.,
organising of classes for both adults and children., providing a community facility for the inhabitants
of Hillfields., and providing guidance on social and religious matters when requested.
The trustees are mindful of the Charities Commission guidance on public benefit and believe that
the services and facilities provided by the Association do provide public benefit
Administration
The trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the Association. No
remunerations are paid to any of the trustees.
The trustees meet regularly and although they are responsible for all the decisions there are regular
consulations with community elders and other meetings of the congregation.
Some of the day-to-day management of the Association are delegated to volunteers who are
changed on a regular basis.
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TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
HILLFIELDS MUSLIM ASSOCIATION - CHARITY NO 512053
Trustees
The task of appointing new trustees is principally the responsibility of the existing trustees. Again,
detailed consultations are made with community elders and other members of the congregation.
It is important that any new trustee is a regular congregation member and is well aware of the
Association's objectives and operations. This ensures that the smooth operations of the Association
at all times.
Risk Mana
ement
The trustees regularly assess the risks faced by the Association and the measures that are in place
to address them.
rants
The Association does not make any grants.
Investmenls
The Association owns a freehold residential property situated at 29, Berry Street, Hillfields,
Coventry. Surplus monies are not invested in any deposit accounts or in shares and securities.
Financial Review
During the year the Association had net incoming resources of £8,178 {2023- £4,859) and at the
end of the year the unrestricted reserves were £352,73012023- £344,5521.The trustees consider
this level of reserves to be satisfactory and adequate to meet the Association's objectives in the
foreseeable future.
This report was approved by the trustees on 4th February 2025
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.Trustee
H. f.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
HILLFIELDS MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended
5th Apri5 2024 which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act'}.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(bl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect'.-
11) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act.,
or
12) the accounts do not accord with those records,or
(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contenl
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
4th February 2025
Mr AKBAR DEDAT (member ICAEWI
CRYSTAL BUSINESS SERVICES LTD.
Chartered Accountants
265, STONEY STANTON RD.
COVENTRY. CV14FP

HILLFIELDS MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
Chari
Number 512053
Statement of Financial Activities For The Year To 5th A rll 2024
2024
2023
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incomin
resources from Charltable Actlvltles
Sale of books
Membership fees
3,164
2,397
1.498
4,526
5,561
6,024
Incomin
Resources From Genarated Funds
Donations and collections
Investment incomes (rents)
70,895
7,000
59,188
6,600
77,895
65,788
rotal Incomln
Resources
83,456
71,812
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Char5table Actlvltlos
Wages
Light & heat
Insurance
Water rates
Repairs & renewals
Books
Teaching aids
Ppe supplies
Sundry expenses
56,352
7,508
1,016
1,123
2,875
1,094
930
398
52,424
6,138
942
1,011
1,157
1,942
1,332
44
11
3,982
1,963
Total Resour
esEx
ended
75,278
66,953
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
8,178
4,859
TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
344,552
339,693
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
352,730
344,552
ALL OF THE CHARITY FUNDS ARE UNRESTRICTED
ALL OF THE CHARITY'S ACTIVITIES ARE ON A CONTINUING BASIS
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HILLFIELDS MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
Chari
No 512053
Balance Sheet As At 5th A rll 2024
2024
2023
FUNDS ACCOUNT
General Funds - Unrestricted
352,730
344,552
352,730
334,552
Re
resented b
FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Pro
erties
Functional
1, Berry Street,Coventry
3, Berry Street,Coventry
5, Berry Slreet,Coventry
16,736
40,293
70,631
127,660
16,736
40,293
70,631
127,660
Investment
29, Berry Street,Coventry
9,106
136,766
9,106
136,766
Fixtures & Fittings, Improvements
71,243
208,009
71,243
208,009
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash In Hand
Bank Balance- Lloyds TSB
Paye Debtor
993
143,728
2,710
133,690
143
136,543
144,721
352,730
£ 352,730
344,552
£ 344,552
Approved by the trustees on 4th February 2025
Truste
Trustee
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HILLFIELDS MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
Notes to the Accounts For The Year Ended 5th A
ril 2024
1 Summary of significant accounting pollcies
(al General information and basls of preparation
The Hillfields Muslim Association is a charity registered in England. The nature of the charity's
operations and principal activities are set out in the trustees, report.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair, view and have not departed from
the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 in order to provide a 'true and fair view,.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless othe￿iSe stated.
(b) Funds
Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the truslees in furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
(c) Income recognltlon
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity
is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be
measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102).
(d) Expendlture recognltlon
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or
constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be
required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Irrecover8ble VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
(e) Tanglble fixed assets
The trustees consider that the depreciation of land and buildings is not appropriate. Smaller moveable
fixed assets are expenses in the revenue account.
(g) Credltors payable wlthin one year
Creditors with no stated interest rate and payable within one year are recorded at transaction price.
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HILLFIELDS MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
Notes to the Accounts For The Year Ended 5th A
ril 2024
(h) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the charity has an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of
a past event, it is probable that an ouiflow of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the
amount can be reliably estimated.
U) Tax
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is
considered lo pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it
meets the definition of a charitable organisation for UK corporation tax purposes.
3 Payroll costs
The aver8ge number of full and part-time employees in the year was 13 (2023 - 131. There are no
employees who received emoluments exceeding £60,000 in the year.
There were no remunerations or disbursements for the active trustees during the year to 5th April
2024. The analysis of payroll is as follows'.-
2024
2023
Gross salaries
56.352
56,352
52,424
52,424
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