## **MUSLIM FEDERATION IN CLEVELAND Charity Registration 702212** **Annual Report 2023** **Unit 12 Cannon Park Way, Middlesbrough TS1 5JU Tel: 01642 873305 Fax: 01642 873307, Email: info@abubakr.org.uk, 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| Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 2 ## **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: 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 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 Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 3 ## **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 Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 4 ## **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. Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 5 ## **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 Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 6 ## **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 Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 7 ## **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** Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 8 ## **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** _________ _________ ## **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**| |_________ _________|| |**Total expenditure**|**82,263**| ________ _________ ## **Income less expenditure** **69,408** Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 9 ## **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. Muslim Federation in Cleveland – Annual Report 2023 Page 10 ## **MUSLIM FEDERATION CLEVELAND Charity Registration 702212** ## **Annual Accounts 2023** **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 2023 Page 1 ## **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** Muslim Federation Cleveland / Accounts 2023 Page 2 ## **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| |||| Muslim Federation Cleveland / Accounts 2023 Page 3 ## **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. Muslim Federation Cleveland / Accounts 2023 Page 4 O)(Dw J O u) o Ui OE'c£t a)Es£9￿,E Oc55 E> In o ai c ¢J> > CT>tf¢A 5£g ￿￿(na) E J CET)TJ q) o > £wo>wQ)o lx ￿(nor&ll>EM 3C£ P-EVJV ri ¢{ (r U7i o) c ccc o) OJ cofjo>c ,Illi,11 Ij￿ rJJ C rJJW C{l￿ c o£S 5JE. > (v Èg3 o) 1 ¢05 E o 0 < ￿LuLL oc E oC¥>'%Jr5 I I I i[i°I' ¢Pr ￿ ty 8 > LL r 8 ¢ LU In ID LL u)c IWIL,, I:11,- '11111' 41 ¢)u u z z Ja > D)._ Q Q(u c£ uuffj cku)X E CL CE> tm(U i& U iL8iim£ ¢ <8c J a> LN co r In(N (D U ¢J> co u> I lil.I:11 114- 1111111111 I ,Iii- 11] ,111. 411111 00)0 OJ o 0￿cO LN o Q) <0 o) o o) <0 ￿)0 ￿lts J cq ) r o CN co O CN VJ t> (u x a) ct cc a CLQ Q ￿ O