2023-03-31-annual-report

Aman Association Annual Report 2022-23

Aman Association - Annual Report for 2022 - 2023

To grow and flourish as Muslims in the Fermanagh community.

• 1.0 Introduction

• 2.0 Vision, Mission, and Values

• 3.0 Strategic Aims

• 4.0 Management

• 5.0 General Operations

• 6.0 Annual General Meeting 2021-22

• 7.0 Future Plans

• 8.0 Financial Report

1.0 Introduction

It has been a challenging year of meeting our community’s needs (spiritual, educational, etc.), learning along the way, and shouldering the responsibility of consistently providing the objects for which we were established. This report aims to provide a picture of what has been happening with Aman Association over the past twelve months, and to give an insight into what progression we have made, lessons we have learned, and future plans for the organisation.

Aman Association Annual Report 2022-23

2.0 Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision Statement - To grow and flourish as Muslims in the Fermanagh community.

Mission Statement - We serve and represent the Muslim community of Fermanagh, catering to its spiritual, social, and educational needs.

Values -

• Peace - of mind, heart, and body

• Safety - comfortably living in society, respectfully and respected

• Knowledge - certainty of personal faith and sharing Islam with others

• Awareness - of God, of ourselves, of our place in the world

3.0 Strategic aims

• (a) to promote the benefit of the Muslim community in County Fermanagh and its environs of Northern Ireland, and to advance the Muslim faith and preserve Islamic culture and heritage, by providing facilities for religious congregation and, in the interests of social welfare, for education, recreation or other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said community, and in particular:

(i) to maintain and manage a centre or centres in County Fermanagh for activities promoted by the Charity;

• (b) to promote good relations between people of different religions, race or ethnicity, in particular by promoting knowledge and understanding between persons of the Muslim faith and other inhabitants of the area of benefit; and

• (c) to further such other exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

4.0 Management

Chairperson - Darragh Monahan Secretary - Fatima Musa Treasurer - Imran Janjua Officer - Waleed Arbab

5.0 General Operations

• Congregational Worship - Our centre is accessible 24/7 for any member wishing to utilise the space for worship. For the five daily prayers, set at varying times throughout the year, according to the positions of the sun on any particular day, and changing throughout the seasons, we have created a yearly timetable, and community members are kept updated regularly as to the prayer times in each week.

Aman Association Annual Report 2022-23

• Friday Prayer - The highlight of the week, on Friday afternoons the main prayer of the week is held, including a lesson in English and Arabic for inclusion of all, and an Arabic sermon, followed by communal prayer (voluntary Imam).

• Children’s Education - 2 days per week (excluding holidays and summer time), we hold classes for children from 5 years old onwards to develop proficiency in Arabic reading skills, and teaching of religious and cultural norms. (Teachers work voluntarily)

• Adult Education - 2 nights per week, we hold classes for adults - one for understanding and improving one’s recitation of the Quran, and another for understanding rulings pertaining to personal worship, prayer, fasting, social dealings, transactions, etc. (Volunteer teacher)

• Ladies’ Classes - One morning per week, ladies meet for a learning circle (led by volunteers), and periodically conduct special training sessions (e.g. Preparation of Deceased for Funeral Workshop)

• Significant Events:

• April 13th- May 14th: Ramadan Night Vigil - Centre open to families to listen to the Qur’an and beneficial reminders

• 8th July 2022: Eid ul Adha Family Gathering - hire of bouncy castle, BBQ

• Girl Guides Liaison - Regular meet-ups providing services for young girls

6.0 Annual General Meeting

• AGM Held 9th April 2022

The business of the annual general meeting included:

(a) the consideration of the report and accounts presented by the Trustees (see 8.0 for Financial Report);

(b) [not required] the appointment of Trustees to fill vacancies arising within the Board of Trustees;

(c) the appointment of reporting accountants or auditors for the Charity.

Minutes in Brief:

All Trustees present

• Consideration of Financial Report: all present happy that we have sufficient funds incoming from donors to fulfil our objects as a charity, however recognise that some facilities may need improvement in the coming year.

• No changes to Articles - For 4, against 0

• Trustee roles remain as is - For 4, against 0

• Discussion on need for renovation of buildings - to be discussed further

7.0 Future Plans

Aman Association Annual Report 2022-23

• Deal with improving premises (maintenance, shower installation, washing facilities, etc)

• Fundraise for same

• Consider purchase of adjoining land to extend parking

• Extend outreach to the wider Fermanagh community

8.0 Financial Report

Attached with this Report.

Aman Association Annual Report 2022-23

’ - AMAN ASSOCIATION TREASURER S REPORT 22 23

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
				2023
INCOME	Note	£			£
Donations				4,438
								4,438
Overheads & Expenditures
Equipment Expenses				0
Insurance			828.36
Utilities				1,552
Bank Charge				60
Repair Costs				0
Total							(2,440)
Net Income(Expenditure) for the Period								1,998
Total Funds Brought Forward at 1 April 2022							18,320
Total Funds Carried Forward at 31 March 2023							20,318
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023	Note			2023
		£			£
Fixed Assets (Building No Depreciation Calculated)						116,000
Current Assets			20,318
Net Current Assets							20,318
Net Assets						136,318
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds						136,318

Aman Association Annual Report 2022-23

Balance at 31 March 2022 136,318

All accounts viewed and agreed upon by:

TRUSTEES

Darragh Monahan Fatima Musa Imran Janjua Waleed Arbab

Financial Independent Examination

S Musa 232 Dyas Avenue Birmingham B42 1HG

No issues raised by Independent Financial Examiner