WEST NORFOLK ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION CHARITY NUMBER 803651 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 WEST NORFOLK ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION Charity No. 803651 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Contents Page Independent examiner's report Trustees, annual report Receipts and payments account Balance sheet WEST NORFOLK ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION Chèrity No. 803651 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 I report to the tru5tee5 on my examination of the accounts of West Norfolk Islamic Association I'the charity'l lor the year ended 31 March 2024 which cornprise the summary of receipts and payments and the statement of a$5ets and liabilities. This report is Made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in actordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might stare to the charity's trustees those matters l am required to State to them in this report and lor no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than rhe charity and the charitls trustees as 3 body. for my work, for this report, or lor the opinion5 1 have forme(S. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charitv VOU are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement5 ol the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out rny examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451Sllbl of the Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the mètrers that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The plannin8 and conduct ol an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination carn provide. Consequently I express no audit opinion on the accounts and my report is limited to those specific matter5 Set out in the independent examinels statement. 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 rne cause to believe that in any material respect.. accountin8 records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have corne 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. Michael Andrews FCA Srephenson Smart least Anglial Limited Chartered Accountants and Resistered Auditors 22.26 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 IHJ Date.. WEST NORFOLK ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION Charity No. 803651 TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Working namè West Norfolk Islamic Associarion IWNIAI Address 14-15 London Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 SPY Trustees Mr Azam Gabbair Dr Muhammad A5if Dr Mohammed Edris Dr Hamed Al-T8her Accountant Stephenson Smart (East An81ial Limited 22-26 Kin8 Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 IHI Bank TSB Bank PLC l Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn Structure. governance and management West Norfolk Islamic Association 15 an Association, governed by it5 constitution whiih was adopted on 17 June 1990. The Board of Trustees is selected and appointed by the administrative body of the Association, who are involved with the Associ3tion's day to day running. Oblectlves and actlvltles The objectives of the Assoc13fion are as follows.. l. The provision of Muslims, needs in the local communitv. 2. The propagation ol a positive view about the true Islam and the real traits of Muslims. 3. The support of integration and at the same rime the preservation of Muslim identitv, 4. The advancement of religion and education in accordance with the tenets and dottrines ol Islam. S. The relief ol poverty and sickness In order to achieve our aim the A550ciation provides the following activitie5 and services to the community.. Schooling for children is offered Monday to Friday 5'.Wpm to 6..30pm, except school holidays Lectures and talks Regular prayers School vi51t5 to the Mosque Social gatherings Collections and appeals for natural disasrefs and national charities WEST NORFOLK ISLAMIC A550CIATION Charity No. 803651 TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Achievements and performance Regular prayeis are held at the Mosque. with Friday prayers being very well attended. The Mosque can accommodate up to 80 people at any one time. with thè Associ3tion now reaching out to between 150 and 200 people in the local area. In addition to regular prayers. classes are held within the Mosque to aid members in their learning and understanding oflslam. Friday evening classes are held for adults on an ad hoc basis. and Monday to Friday 5.'OOpm 6..30pm lexcept school holidaysl classes are held lor children. Flnanclal Revièw The principal source of funding continues to be donations from members of the community. Many members have set up regular standing orders to the A550ciation, and collections are regularly held at Friday prayers to help with the general runnin8 costs of maintaining the Centre. As in previou5 years, the associarion continues to claim Gift Aid on donations received in the furtherance of the charities aims and objectives. The rnain cost in the year is the Imam's wage. Other key costs include light and heat. water rates and donarions to help aid the Morrocco earthquake and Palestine. General running Costs ol the charity appear quite reasonable, with donations coverin8 costs. The Association aims to maintain 3 minirnum reserve ol £5,000, as this would ensure that the minimal operating costs, such as utilities and insurance, for the Islamic Community Centre and Mosque could be met. The Trust is currently holding reserves ol E118,323. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf other charity's trustees.. Signature.. Full name,. Fl 2 41rf 61lg@,41 Position.. Trustee Trustee Date.. WEST NORFOLK ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION Charity No. 803651 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Recei Donations Grants Gift Aid Flat Contributions 35,689.48 43.145.24 6,450.06 1,438.00 1.378.17 43,577.54 44,523.41 Pa ment5 Telephone Wages Donation5 Light & Heat Water & Rates Waste Disposal Mosque Ins¢Jrance M05que & Flat Building Costs Sundry Accountancy Fee Repair5 and Maintenance Catering 18,011.04 1.200.50 5,039.39 2,113.96 280.50 2,031.27 S06.40 S69.60 3,768.00 522.00 343.03 17.667.77 7,330.00 3,914.03 1,003 00 262 12 1.833.39 522.00 34,385.69 32,532.31 Total Receipts 43,577.54 44.523.41 Total Payments 34,385.69 32,532.31 Excess Receipts over Payments for the Year 9,191.85 11.991.10 WEST NORFOLK ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION Charity No. 803651 BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Accumulated Surplus brought forward A5 at l April 2023 109,131.00 97,139.90 Excess Receipts over Payment5 for the Year 9,191.85 11,991.10 Accumulated S¢Jrplus carried forward A$ at 31 March 2024 118,322.85 109,131.00 Represented bv.. rs8- 02251730 - Mosque TS8- 02296955- IMAM TSB - 02173144- Treasury Cash in hand 99,383.63 10,955.00 7,984.22 82,186 85 9,660.00 17,284.15 118,322.8S 109.131.OQ We hereby approve these accounts. Signature.. Full name.. A£iF Position.. Trustee Trustee Date.. E 11.201