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MUSLIM FEDERATION IN CLEVELAND Charity Registration 702212

Annual Report 2023

Unit 12 Cannon Park Way, Middlesbrough TS1 5JU Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail], website: www.abubakr.org.uk

Contents

Introduction / summary	P 3
Chairman’s Executive Summary	P 4
Activities for 2023	P 5
Ministers of Religion’s Report	P 6
Treasurer's Report	P 7
Income & expenditure 2023	P 8-9
Acknowledgments	P10

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MUSLIM FEDERATION in 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: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: www.abubakr.org.uk Date of establishment: 1989 – Registered 25 January 1990

Management Committee Members:

Mr. Ali Luft Trustee/Chairman Mr. Khaldon Shokri Trustee/Treasurer Mr. Abdirahim Handulleh Trustee/Member Mr. Aslam Hanif MBE trustee/Member Mr. Rasheed Abdi Committee Member Mr. Alwan Hassan Committee Member Mr. Osman Med Yussouf Committee 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 in Cleveland to introduce the annual report for the year ending 31[st] December 2023.

The Centre has been slowly and steadily returning to some normality. Services have now resumed and community involvement has been reestablished.

The progress of the new project has faced many difficulties, despite our best efforts, the initial design has been very difficult to implement. Although we have decided to introduce an amendment to the project by removing the basement car park, and allocating parking spaces on the ground floor, the situation with the planners has been such that we needed to maintain the same car parking spaces as initially approved.

The Committee in consultation with all parties, and after meeting with the Mayor and senior officials, has explored many options such as relocating, acquiring a building and renovating it, or simply downsizing the new project with the aim of establishing a permanent venue for the congregation, and meeting the planners requirements.

The Mosque as usual continued to play an important role in providing open access to all schools in and out of Middlesbrough facilitating learning and helping schools in RE education.

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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2023 ACTIVITIES Religious Welfare:

Regular daily prayers

• 2 Friday sermons and prayers in Arabic/English 1Taraweeh Prayers in Ramadan

• 1 Night prayer in the last 10 days of Ramadan

Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha Prayers Quran teaching and open days Religious lectures and seminars Religious/social celebrations

Education & Teaching:

Although some sessions did take place occasionally, there were no regular supplementary school activities taking place for this year.

Ramadan Meals:

The Mosque provided Ramadan (Iftar) meals throughout the holy month, where 200 meals were served. Most of the beneficiaries were from the local refugee communities and homeless and vulnerable people.

Eids’ Celebration:

There were Eids celebrations as such where meals were served and children presented with gifts.

Marriage Registration:

The Mosque as a registered charity organisation and officially recognized and licensed marriage building conducted many Islamic and civil marriage ceremonies according to the procedures in place.

Advice:

The Organisation as a key player in the community service provision worked in partnership with several voluntary and statutory organisations to support the 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 supporting and integrating refugees from Syria and Africa mainly Sudan where there was an influx of new arrivals throughout the year.

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MINISTERS OF RELIGION’S REPORT:

Our spiritual and religious services at the Mosque had to be reviewed and scaled down due to the fact that we have limited suitable space.

Vital services were maintained and a lot of outreach has been done to compensate for the lack of space at our alternative venue.

Services revolved around the following:

• Performing the 5 daily prayers

• Delivering Friday sermons and conducting the prayers ( Arabic & English)

• Conducting Funeral prayers when required

• Delivering Eids sermons and conducting prayers

• Teaching the noble Quran memorization for children

• Teaching Islamic education and Arabic language

• Hospital, home, and prisons visits

• Religious briefings and presentations

• Regular seminars with known guest speakers

• Hosting school visits to present Islam and promote RE

• Networking with the local authorities to help the community

• 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 Allam 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 2023. This account includes details of income and expenditure relating to the management of the organisation in respect of salaries, insurance, activities, maintenance, and stationary for the school and administration, and other activities.

The Muslim Federation in Cleveland income is mainly made up of kind donations from members of the local Muslim community, rent generated from properties owned,. This 2023 year has been.

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 generously contributed to the welfare of our charity.

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 to engage in diverse socio-cultural activities.

Mr. K Shokri Trustee and Treasurer

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Income & Expenditure Account 2023

Income 2023

£ 151,671 Refer to 2023 Accounts next page for more details

Expenditure 2023 £ 82,263 Refer to 2023 Accounts next page for details _______

Surplus of income over expenditure = £ 69,408

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Muslim Federation in Cleveland Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2023

Income £ Donations and legacies General donations 105,540 Legacies 46,431 Rents received 16,850 _ _ Total income 151,671

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Expenditure

Expenditure on charitable activities
Wages and salaries	35,934
Unit 12 Rent	10,000
Rates and water	2,348
Light and heat	14,415
Repairs and maintenance	344
Motor vehicle expenses	2,345
Legal and professional fees	2,311
Telephone	1,025
Office costs	6,252
Depreciation	2,789
Direct cost	4,500
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Total expenditure	82,263

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Income less expenditure

69,408

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Trustees and the Management Committee would like to express their gratitude to all those who participated and contributed to the success of the Abu Bakr Mosque and Cultural Centre in its charitable mission, in their different capacities, whether by donations or professional expertise, attendance, and encouragements.

Our gratitude also extends to the local voluntary and statutory organisations, 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

________ End of report.

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MUSLIM FEDERATION CLEVELAND Charity Registration 702212

Annual Accounts 2023

Unit 12 Cannon Park Way, Middlesbrough TS1 5JU Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail], website: www.abubakr.org.uk

Muslim Federation Cleveland / Accounts 2023

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Muslim Federation in Cleveland Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2023

Income and endowments £ Donations and legacies General donations 94,855 Other income 29,281 Rents received 16,850 _ _ Total income 140,986 _ _ Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Wages and salaries 35,934 Unit 12 Rent 10,000 Rates and water 2,348 Light and heat 14,415 Repairs and maintenance 344 Motor expenses 2,345 Legal and professional fees 2,311 Telephone 1,025 Office costs 6,252 Depreciation 2,789 Direct costs 4,500 _ _ Total expenditure 82,263 __ ___ Net income 58,723

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Statement of Financial Activities As of 31 December 2023

	2023	2022
	Total Funds £	Total funds £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies	94,855	91,271
Other income	46,131	27,340
Total income	140,986	118,611
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities	82,263	84,199
Total expenditure	82,263	84,199
Net income and net movement in funds
	58,723	34,412
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward	1,545,018	1,511,434
Total funds carried forward	1,603,741	1,545,019

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Muslim Federation in Cleveland Assets and Liabilities Year ended 31 December 2023

		2023	2022
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets		831,457	834,246
Investments
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand		774,612	712,927
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year		2,328	2,155
Net Current Assets		774,612	710,772
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
Funds of the Charity
Restricted funds		154,896	154,896
Unrestricted funds		1,448,845	1,390,122
Total Charity Funds		1,603,741	1,545,018

These statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorized for issue on 16 October 2024.

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