MUSLIM FEDERATION CLEVELAND Charity Registration 702212
Annual Report 2020
Unit 12 Cannon Park Way, Middlesbrough TS1 5JU Tel: 01642 873305 Fax: 01642 873307, Email: info@abubakr.org.uk, website: www.abubakr.org.uk
Table Of Contents
| Introduction / summary | P 3 |
|---|---|
| Chairman’s Executive Summary | P 4 |
| Activities for 2020 | P 5-6 |
| Ministers of Religion’s Report | P 6 |
| Treasurer's Report | P 7 |
| Income & expenditure 2020 | P 8-9 |
| Acknowledgments | P10 |
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MUSLIM FEDERATION CLEVELAND
Summary
Organisation's name: Muslim Federation in Cleveland Charity registration: 702212 Address: Abu-Bakr Mosque and Community Centre Unit 12, Cannon Park Way Middlesbrough TS1 5JU Telephone: 01642 87 33 05 Fax: 01642 87 33 07 Email: info@abubakr.org.uk Website: www.abubakr.org.uk Date of establishment: 1989 – Registered 25 January 1990
Management Committee Members:
Mr. Ali Luft Chairman Dr. Fakhri Al-Khabbas Secretary Mr. Khaldon Shokri Treasurer Dr. Mamdouh Alnaggar Member Mr. Abdi Israhim Handulleh Member Mr. Rasheed Abdi Member Mr. Alwan Hassan Member Mr. Osman Med Yussouf Member
Staff Members: 2 Full Time Ministers of Religion 1 Part time Administration Worker 1 Part Time Cleaner
Summary of services:
Religious Services General Information & Advice Learning Arabic Information and advice Community meetings Networking with agencies Social activities Cultural activities Marriage Registrations Sport activities / Play schemes
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CHAIRMAN’S EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I am pleased as chairman of the Muslim Federation Cleveland to introduce the annual report for the year ending 31[st] December 2020. This year has been particularly challenging and extraordinary as we have been through a series of lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The pandemic had obviously had and still has a devastating effect on all communities, and the adjustments that were needed to mitigate the effects of the pandemic were difficult, painful, and the least very challenging and costly.
Fundraising has been severely hit as the mosque was closed for a number of months in line with Covid related government guidance and regulations. Despite having an online donation platform, the bulk of fundraising is through personal donations from members of the congregation visiting the centre.
The progress of the new project has faced many difficulties, despite our best efforts, the initial design has been very difficult to achieve, and we have, based on the challenges on the ground and the Covid extreme situation, decided to introduce an amendment to the project by removing the basement car park and allocating a parking space on the ground floor. The amended plans have been submitted to the Council for approval and we are still waiting for their reply.
The organisation maintained some of the vital services such as regular prayers when allowed during lockdowns, marriage ceremonies, and other essential services. Many other activities of social, cultural, and recreational nature had to be cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.
The Mosque as usual continued to play an important role in providing open access to all schools in and out of Middlesbrough with the aim of facilitating learning and helping schools in providing their religious education programme.
Finally I would like to thank all trustees, members of the management committee, staff , users, and external visitors for their commitment and support in making this place an important and useful pivot which benefits all sections of the community in general and the Muslim one in particular.
Yours Faithfully, Mr. Ali Luft / Chairman
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2020 ACTIVITIES
Religious Welfare: Covid Regulations permitting
All daily prayers ( 5 prayers per day )
Eid ul fitr and Eid ul Adha Prayers Religious lectures and seminars Religious celebrations
Friday sermon and prayer in Arabic and English Quran teaching and open days Taraweeh Prayers in Ramadan 1442 Hijri Religious lectures and seminars
Night prayer in the last 10 days of Ramadan
Education & Teaching:
School education was cancelled due to Covid to help curb the spread of the virus and reduce infection.
Ramadan Meals:
As usual the mosque provided fast breaking (iftar) meals throughout the holy month of Ramadan 1442, where 1000 full meals were served. Most of the beneficiaries were from the local refugee communities and homeless and vulnerable people. Iftar 50 meals / suhur 50 meals.
Eids’ Celebration:
Eid celebrations were limited to brief prayers with strict social distancing and Covid measures in place.
Marriage Registration:
The Mosque as a registered charity organization and officially recognized and licensed marriage building provided both Islamic and civil marriage services according to the procedures in place.
Advice and Guidance:
The Organisation as a key player in the community service provision worked in partnership with several voluntary and statutory organisations to help find the
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right solutions to support the residing Muslim community and to give Muslims some sort of assurance, a sense of reference, and to facilitate integration in the wider community.
Work also extended to refugees from Syria and Africa mainly Sudan where there was an influx of new arrivals throughout the year, the role of the mosque was to facilitate integration and help people become more independent.
Most of the guidance though was of health and safeguarding nature to inform and guide with the NHS Support and intervention all members of the community to follow government guidance due to the Covid pandemic.
MINISTERS OF RELIGION’S REPORT:
Due to the Covid situation our spiritual and religious services at the Mosque had to be reviewed , to adapt to the new Covid situation changes and adjustments had to be made to safely cater for the community needs without compromising everyone safety. The services revolved around the following:
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Performing the 5 daily prayers
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Delivering Friday sermon and conducting the prayer ( Arabic & English)
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Conducting Funeral prayers when required
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Delivering Eids sermon and conducting prayers
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Teaching the noble Quran memorization for children
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Teaching Islamic education and Arabic language
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Hospital, home, and prisons visits
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Religious briefings and presentations
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Regular seminars with known guest speakers
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Hosting school visits to present Islam and promote RE
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Networking with the local authorities to help the community
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Promoting a good standard of educational and social activities
We hope that this summary has given you an insight into the many activities around the year to serve Islam and Muslims, and to present the Muslim community in the best manner in relation to representation, involvement and engagement in daily life, and peaceful coexistence in the town and country.
Yours faithfully, The Ministers of religion Imam Waleid Alllam & Imam Mohamed Hasan
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TREASURER ’S REPORT:
It is my pleasure to present this annual account of the Muslim Federation in Cleveland for the year ending 31st December 2020. This account includes details of income and expenditure relating to the management of the organization in respect of salaries, insurance, activities, maintenance, and stationary for the school and administration, and other activities.
The Muslim Federation income is mainly made up of kind donations from members of the local Muslim community, the rent of the houses belonging to the mosque, and from seasonal support from charitable organisations especially during the month of Ramadan. This 2020 year has been unusual and very difficult, the income of the organisation has practically halved compared to last year.
I would like to thank the Management Committee Members for their continued and consistent support and efforts in raising funds as well as every donor who contributed to increasing the mosque income. These efforts and contributions are necessary to enable the management committee to fulfill its mission of serving the Muslim Community and to provide a safe place with all main features to engage in diverse socio-cultural activities.
Mr. K Shokri Treasurer
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Income & Expenditure Account 2020
Income 2020
£ 101,715.00 Refer to 2020 Accounts next page for more details
Expenditure 2020
£ 60,754.00 Refer to 2020 Accounts next page for details
Surplus of income over expenditure = £ 40,961
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Muslim Federation in Cleveland Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2020
Income and endowments
£
| Donations and legacies | |
|---|---|
| General donations | 31,714 |
| Congregation donations | 29,223 |
| Government grant | 15,146 |
| Other income | 8,232 |
| Other income | |
|---|---|
| Rents received | 17,400 |
| _ _ | |
| Total income | 101,715 |
| _ _ | |
| Expenditure | |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | |
| Wages and salaries | 32,214 |
| Rent | 10,000 |
| Rates and water | 958 |
| Light and heat | 6,575 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,537 |
| Insurance | 1,052 |
| Motor vehicle expenses | 1,703 |
| Other motor/ travel costs | - |
| Legal and professional fees | 228 |
| Telephone | 1,140 |
| Other office costs | 2,022 |
| Depreciation | 2,534 |
| Ramadan activities | 655 |
| School activities– | - |
| Other expenditure | 136 |
| New project | - |
| _ _ | |
| Total expenditure | 60,754 |
| __ ___ | |
| Net income | 40,961 |
| Muslim Federation Cleveland – | |
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Trustees and the Management Committee would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who participated and made things easy and contributed to the success of the Abu Bakr Mosque and Cultural Centre mission in their different capacity whether by their generous donations or by professional expertise or attendance, and their encouragements.
The Trustees would also like to thank our brothers and sisters in the Middle East countries such the State of Qatar, The Saudi Arabia Kingdom, The State of Kuwait, The Sultanate of Oman, and the United Arab Emirates for their support in the past since the establishment of Abu Bakr.
Our gratitude also extends to the local voluntary and statutory organizations, Middlesbrough Council, The Mayor of Middlesbrough, Cleveland Constabulary, the Fire Brigade and all Public services involved with Abu Bakr Mosque and Cultural Centre.
Thank You….
Peace be upon you
Ali Luft Chairman
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MUSLIM FEDERATION CLEVELAND Charity Registration 702212
Annual Accounts 2020
Unit 12 Cannon Park Way, Middlesbrough TS1 5JU Tel: 01642 873305 Fax: 01642 873307, Email: info@abubakr.org.uk, website: www.abubakr.org.uk
Muslim Federation Cleveland / Accounts 2020
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Statement of Financial Activities As of 31 December 2020
| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
Total funds £ |
Restricted funds |
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| Income and endowments | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 53,186 | 31,129 | 84,315 | 185,661 |
| Other income | 17,400 | - | 17,400 | 17,400 |
| Total income | 70,586 | 31,129 | 101,715 | 203,061 |
| Expenditure | ||||
| Expenditure on charitable activities |
60,755 | - | 60,754 | 71,250 |
| Total expenditure | 60,755 | - | 60,754 | 71,250 |
| Net income and net movement in funds |
9,831 | 31,129 | 40,961 | 131,811 |
| Reconciliation of funds | ||||
| Total funding brought forward |
1,361,585 | 87,377 | 1,448,962 | 1,317,152 |
| Total fund carried forward | 1,371,416 | 118,506 | 1,449,922 | 1,448,962 |
| The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognized in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. |
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Muslim Federation in Cleveland Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2020
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|Income and endowments|£|
|Donations and legacies|
|General donations|31,714|
|Congregation donations|29,223|
|Government grant|15,146|
|Other income|8,232|
|Other income|
|Rents received|17,400|
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|Total income|101,715|
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|Expenditure|
|Expenditure on charitable activities|
|Wages and salaries|32,214|
|Rent|10,000|
|Rates and water|958|
|Light and heat|6,575|
|Repairs and maintenance|1,537|
|Insurance|1,052|
|Motor vehicle expenses|1,703|
|Other motor/ travel costs|-|
|Legal and professional fees|228|
|Telephone|1,140|
|Other office costs|2,022|
|Depreciation|2,534|
|Ramadan activities|655|
|School activities|–|-|
|Other expenditure|136|
|New project|-|
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|Total expenditure|60,754|
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|Net income|40,961|
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Muslim Federation in Cleveland Assets and Liabilities Year ended 31 December 2020
| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | 649,011 | 651,545 | |
| Investments | 181,000 | 181,000 | |
| 830,011 | 832,545 | ||
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 661,916 | 618,320 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2,004 | 1,902 | |
| Net Current Assets | 659,912 | 616,418 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 1,489,923 | 1,448,963 | |
| Net assets | 1,489,923 | 1,448,963 | |
| Funds of the Charity | |||
| Restricted funds | 118,506 | 204,690 | |
| Unrestricted funds | 1,371,416 | 1,244,272 | |
| Total Charity Funds | 1,489,922 | 1,448,962 |
These statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorized for issue on 10 October 2021.
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