York Street Masjid (Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith) Burton-On-Trent branch.
7-10 York Street Burton-on-Trent DE14 2LX
Annual report & statements for year ended. 28[th] February 2025
Charity Name: York Street Masjid Charity Registration Number: 514177.
Committee Members: Aftab Hussain Trustee Mohammed Ifrahim Trustee Mohammed Bashir Trustee Mushtaq Hussain Trustee Imran Yousaf Trustee
Imam – Acting Imams that help to lead prayers.
Report Produced by Mr. Imran Yousaf
2025 Operational Review & Vision
York Street Masjid
A Growing Community with Bigger Needs
Over the last year, more people have been coming to York Street Masjid. This shows how important the Masjid has become to the local community. As numbers grow, so do the needs of the people who rely on it.
There is a clear need to provide more activities and support, especially for children and women. With the help of our volunteers, we aim to offer these services both at the Masjid and through off-site activities where appropriate.
The heartbeat of York Street Masjid continues to be its volunteers. Their dedication and selfless service have been central to all aspects of the Masjid’s daily operations. From leading prayers and supporting madrassa activities to maintaining cleanliness and organising events, our growing team of volunteers has enabled the Masjid to remain active and responsive to community needs. This growing base is a direct reflection of the increasing engagement of our congregation.
As the Masjid's reach and responsibilities expand, the continued development and support of our volunteer structure will remain a key strategic focus.
Educaton: Improving What We Ofer
Education remains a core pillar of the Masjid’s mission. While the quality and accessibility of education has continued to improve, particularly through online platforms, we firmly believe that in-person learning remains essential for meaningful Islamic education and community development.
During 2025, we have continued to review and enhance our educational provision, focusing not only on capacity but also on quality, consistency, and outcomes. This includes improving teaching approaches, reviewing curriculum content, and strengthening supervision and support structures. Our aim is to ensure that all learners benefit from a high standard of education delivered in a nurturing and well-organised environment.
Improving How the Masjid Is Run
Over the past few years, the Masjid has moved away from relying on a small number of individuals. Responsibilities are now shared across a wider team of volunteers, each contributing to specific areas.
This approach has helped improve organisation, decision-making, and fairness in workload. It also helps ensure the Masjid is run in a sustainable and transparent way.
The Hifz Program supports 10 students across a six-day schedule. Our ambition is to nurture committed future Huffaz through structured, long-term development. Girls’ and boys’ madrassa classes are now more robustly resourced, but continued investment in teacher training and curriculum enhancement is needed. Friday Islamic Studies sessions continue to be well attended and will be reviewed for further enrichment.
Faith in Acton: Actvites & Services in 2025
The Masjid has continued to provide its core services:
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Daily Prayers: Open for all five daily prayers, with a growing number of attendees, including women.
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Friday Jummah: Continues to reach full capacity, underlining the need for future expansion.
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Ramadhan & Eid: Community iftars, tarawih prayers, and outdoor Eid prayers were well attended. Food donations by community members were a notable highlight.
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Funeral Services: The Ghusl room remains operational and supports the community’s burial needs with dignity and care.
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Lectures & Sermons: The monthly “Life of the Prophets” series, supported by Green Lane Masjid, remains a spiritual anchor for the congregation.
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Nikah Services: Continued demand has led to more Nikah ceremonies conducted at the Masjid.
We have also continued working with local organisations to hold Eid prayers at off-site locations. These gatherings have been successful and allow more people to attend safely and comfortably.
Governance
As the Masjid continues to grow, so too must the way it is managed. Over the past year, we have made deliberate progress in moving away from reliance on a small number of individuals toward a team-based, volunteer-led structure, with clearer responsibilities and accountability.
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Exploring clearer role definitions for committee members and volunteers.
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Strengthening transparency and accountability processes.
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Reviewing governance policies to ensure they reflect best practices in charity management.
The aim is to develop a more structured, inclusive and responsive leadership model that can support both the spiritual and operational needs of the Masjid moving forward.
Building & Infrastructure Update
It is now evident that the Masjid has outgrown its existing premises. Attendance levels, educational activities, and community services are placing increasing pressure on available space.
During the year, planning work has progressed to explore options for extending the Masjid facilities. The intention is to create a more suitable and flexible environment that can accommodate worship, education, and community activities more effectively. The long-term vision is for the Masjid to operate as a wellresourced community hub, serving both current and future generations.
Achieving this will require careful planning, continued engagement with the community, and sustained fundraising efforts.
Looking Forward
Looking ahead, the Masjid recognises that community growth is accelerating faster than in previous years. This presents both an opportunity and a responsibility.
Our focus will be on:
Expanding and improving services for a growing and diverse congregation Investing in better facilities to support worship, education, and community use Strengthening governance and volunteer structures to ensure long-term sustainability
With the continued support of our volunteers and the wider community, York Street Masjid is committed to meeting these challenges and ensuring that its services and facilities continue to grow in line with community needs.
The Charity Trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2016. The trustees are responsible for keeping up to date accounting records ensuring that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1996.
Approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Aftab Hussain – Chairman.
York Street Masjid Statement of Financial Activities For the Year Ended February 28[th] 2025
York Street Masjid Statement of Receipts & Payments For the Year Ended February 28[th] 2025
| Incoming Resources FY2024 FY2025 |
Incoming Resources FY2024 FY2025 |
Incoming Resources FY2024 FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| CharityDonatons | 50,322.99 | 97,729.19 |
| Gif Aid | - | 50,804.73 |
| Madrassa Fees | 26,813.93 | 26,243.00 |
| Annual Membership | 1,948.00 | 821.00 |
| Refund - Maintenance | - | 165.60 |
| Ramadan Dates - Income | - | 1,701.00 |
| Total Income Resources 79,084.92 177,464.52 |
| Resources Expended (Outgoings) FY2024 FY2025 |
Resources Expended (Outgoings) FY2024 FY2025 |
Resources Expended (Outgoings) FY2024 FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Media Equipment | 3,031.25 | 1,485.90 |
| Utlites | 15,456.69 | 16,076.35 |
| Ramadan Dates - expense | 1,851.80 | 4,805.00 |
| Hospitality | 150.00 | 320.00 |
| Insurance | - | 1,302.77 |
| Maintenance | 7,670.18 | 6,363.51 |
| Educaton | 75.00 | - |
| Statonery | 88.33 | 1,538.83 |
| CharityDonatons Expenditure- Stripe | 48,329.06 | 67,157.75 |
| Shelter Project | 1,500.00 | - |
| PlanningPermission | - | 1,182.00 |
| Professional services | 11,555.00 | 17,102.50 |
| Total Resources Expanded (Outgoings) 89,707.31 117,334.61 |
Net Income / Expenditure (10,622.39) 60,129.91
York Street Masjid Statement of Assets and Liabilities As of 28 February 2025
Current Assets
Cash at bank £ 132,058.13
Non-Monetary Assets Retained for the Charity’s Own Use
Freehold Property
7–10 York Street
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 2LX
The above property is held for charitable use in furtherance of the charity’s objectives.
The original cost of the property is unknown. No current valuation has been obtained.
The trustees are satisfied that the property continues to be used wholly for the purposes of the charity.