Aman Association Annual Report 2023-24
Aman Association - Annual Report for 2023 - 2024
To grow and flourish as Muslims in the Fermanagh community.
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1.0 - Introduction
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2.0 - Vision, Mission, and Values
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3.0 - Strategic Aims
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4.0 - Management
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5.0 - General Operations
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6.0 - Annual General Meeting 2023-24
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7.0 - Future Plans
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8.0 - Financial Report
1.0 Introduction
In this year we continued 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 2023-24
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 -
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Peace - of mind, heart, and body
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Safety - comfortably living in society, respectfully and respected
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Knowledge - certainty of personal faith and sharing Islam with others
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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;
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(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
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(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 2023-24
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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).
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Children’s Education - 2-3 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)
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Adult Education - Several times a 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)
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Funeral Provisions: ( Dec 23) Details finalised with Ballycassidy funeral home to facilitate Muslim burials in the newly sectioned area for Muslim in Cross cemetery, Fermanagh. Details included, washing and shrouding facilities, coffin type, transport and specified grave provision.
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22 Mar 2023 – Thu, 20 Apr 2023: Ramadan Night Vigil - Centre open to families to listen to the Qur’an and beneficial reminders
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21 Apr 2023: Eid ul Fitr Gathering (bring your own dish)
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27 Jun 2023: Eid ul Adha Family Gathering - hire of bouncy castle, BBQ
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Collaboration with Girl Guiding UK (Jun 23- Apr 24) - Facilitating the inclusion of Muslim girls in the Girl Guiding UK movement. Empowering leadership and cross cultural inclusion.
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Neighbourhood Policing Team Visit (PSNI) - Oct 23. Discussed community safety and hate crime reporting.
6.0 Annual General Meeting
- AGM Held 9th April 2023
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 continued 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.
Aman Association Annual Report 2023-24
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Should begin fundraising this year for facilities improvement
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Review of logo. Change needed.
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Website plan to be made to create online presence. Search for domain and designer.
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Need for role of coordinator. To be discussed further.
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No changes to Articles - For 4, against 0
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Trustee roles remain as is - For 4, against 0
7.0 Future Plans
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Deal with improving premises (maintenance, shower installation, washing facilities, etc)
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Fundraise for same
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Consider purchase of adjoining land to extend parking
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Children's arts and crafts sessions
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Extend outreach to the wider Fermanagh community
8.0 Financial Report
Attached with this Report.
Aman Association Annual Report 2023-24
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
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| 2024 | |||
| INCOME | Note | £ | £ |
| Donations | 8,779 | ||
| 8,779 | |||
| Overheads & Expenditures | |||
| Donations Expense | 3,240 | ||
| Insurance | 864 | ||
| Utilities | 2,212 | ||
| Bank Charge | 60 | ||
| Resources | 155 | ||
| Maintenance | 1,529 | ||
| Total Overheads & Expenditures | (8,060) | ||
| Net Income for the Period | 719 | ||
| Total Funds Brought Forward at 1 April 2023 | 20,318 | ||
| Total Funds Carried Forward at 31 March 2024 |
21,037 | ||
| BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 | Note | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| Fixed Assets (Building No Depreciation Calculated) | 116,000 | ||
| Current Assets | 21,037 | ||
| Net Current Assets | 21,037 | ||
| Net Assets | 137,037 | ||
| FUNDS | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | 137,037 | ||
| Balance at 31 March 2024 | 137,037 | ||
Aman Association Annual Report 2023-24
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