MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Company Registration No. 07518555 (England and Wales)
Charity Registration No. 1158560
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
B Gora
S Naguib
K Ahmed
S Moughal
S Ullah
Advisors
M Francois
Charity number
1158560
Company number
07518555
Principal address
3 - 7 Saltaire Road
Shipley
Bradford
BD18 3HH
Registered office
3 - 7 Saltaire Road
Shipley
Bradford
BD18 3HH
Independent examiner
Alison Whalley FCA
Azets Audit Service Ltd
Carlton House
Bradford
BD1 4NS
Bankers
Virgin Money
1 Westgate
Shipley
BD18 3SD
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 6
Independent examiner's report
7
Statement of financial activities
8
Balance sheet
9
Notes to the accounts
10 - 22
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 1 -

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 29 February 2024.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019)

Objectives and activities

The Charity's objects are to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of Muslim women, including the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress, and the promotion and preservation of good health.

Muslim Women’s Council is an all women led and governed organisation that places Muslim women at the forefront of all our work. Our work does not include the teaching or promotion of religion, rather we address the barriers encountered by Muslim women and their families in playing a full and active role in society and the economy. 

 

Our activities are continually evolving as we build knowledge, insight, and networks, but remain focused on: 


 

As we move forward, we have an ambition to not only inform but also influence policies and practices that affect Muslim women across the UK and the globe. 

 

Our work 

With support from Muslim women, wider communities, funders and partners our work continues to support the needs of Muslim women and girls in and around Bradford (of all backgrounds, ages and ethnicity) building on what we have achieved and learned to date. Our work is informed by lived experience and insight of Muslim women to better meet their needs.

 

Muslim women are nationally considered as one of the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised groups. They are a diverse group and suffer the same inequalities as other women (access to employment, domestic violence, pay inequality etc) with additional factors that multiply their disadvantage, for example: negative public perception /stereotyping - amplified by the media, religious discrimination (Islamophobia), and cultural practices from within their own communities.

 

Whilst we focus on Muslim women and girls, we are open to supporting all women regardless of age, ethnicity, belief, or background; many of these women are from various BAME communities based in and around Bradford. We also support the homeless, women from other faiths and ethnicities, children/young people, elderly/old people, and anyone who needs help that we can provide.

 

We have adopted an agile approach that allows us to explore and respond quickly where and when needed. It also allows us to try out different approaches to help test ideas, learn, and develop what works, and to explore and offer more effective ways of meeting the needs of Muslim women in Bradford and beyond. 

 

We know we cannot achieve our aims alone and value partnerships with others who share our vision and values. All partnerships are tested for alignment of shared vision and mission, ensuring partners have a focus on supporting women or any of our other beneficiaries such as the homeless.

 

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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To ensure that our work continues to deliver our aims and the needs of our beneficiaries, we review activities each year at our board and staff away day. This review looks at what we have achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review looks at the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of people we are set up to help. The review also helps us ensure our aim, objectives and activities remained focused on our stated purposes. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

 

 

Based on this review we have agreed to continue focusing on:

(a)    Voice, leadership, and access to decision-making

(b)    Access to skills and employment

(c)    Freedom of faith

(d)    Community resilience

 

With a connection to (mental) health and wellbeing of Muslim women, lessening the impact of loneliness and experiencing a deep-seated fear and anxiety regarding their health as they continue to deal with a new world with COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis and fallout from Brexit. We are looking at implementing ways in which to help them build their skills, knowledge, experiences, and confidence to achieve their ambition and their potential.

 

Our Values

Our values reflect what we are trying to achieve through our work:


The Trustees have paid due regard to public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 3 -
Achievements and performance

The last 12 months have been successful considering the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the nation and locally on us as an organisation and our beneficiaries. The increasing costs-of-living and impact of Brexit has been significant on the running of our charity.

 

The cost of renting and running an office have become unaffordable and we have been looking for our own building to buy. Over the year we have been faced by economic challenges, funding competition and uncertainty, workforce, and volunteer challenges as they try to survive in the current climate.

 

Furthermore, the aftermath of the Brexit campaign has seen a rise in nationalist and anti-immigrant sentiments, which may have made some Muslim women feel less welcome or more vulnerable to discrimination or hate crimes. It has bought to the forefront of public discourse issues related to national identity, cultural integration, and diversity. With Muslim women feeling more scrutinised or even targeted in this context.

 

We have done our utmost to continue our services and activities to meet the needs of our service users and beneficiaries, who have become more vulnerable and in need of assistance, putting additional strain on our charity resources.

 

In response we have been working remotely to save money and ensure the continued delivery of services and activities. We have also been exploring and implementing new fundraising strategies, cost-saving measures, and collaborations with other organisations to maintain our services. We are surviving and continuing to support those who need it.

The main activities of the last 12 months have been:

 

 

 

 

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 4 -

 

 

 

 

 

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 5 -

 

 

 

Fundraising

Section 162a of the Charities Act 2011 requires charities to make a statement regarding fundraising activities. The legislation defines fundraising as ‘soliciting or otherwise procuring money or other property for charitable purposes’. The charity does not actively raise funds from the public either directly or via use of an agent, accordingly no such amounts are presented in the financial statements for the year under review. The charity has received no complaints in relation to fundraising activity for the year under review.

Given the nature of the funding of the charity the Trustees consider that it remains appropriate not to be voluntarily bound to be regulated by the Fundraising Regulator.

Financial review

Income for the year amounted to £757,077 (2023 £161,094) with expenditure amounting to £370,098 (2023 £192,614) resulting in a net income of £386,979 (2023 net expenditure £31,520).

 

Designated reserves stood at £2,521 (2023 £2,155).

 

Free reserves stood at £1,163 (2023 £62,636).

 

Restricted reserves stood at £474,016 (2023 £25,930), of which £443,918 is for the purchase of a building acquired after the year end.

It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three month’s expenditure. The Trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This amounts to £50,000, currently free reserves are not in line with the policy.

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

The Daughter's of Eve annual conference operates under an extensive risk management review structure given the nature of work it aims to achieve. All activities carried out under the Muslim Women's Council also benefit from project specific risk assessments.

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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Structure, governance and management

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee governed by the terms of its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company was incorporated on 7 February 2011 and registered as a charity on 15 September 2014.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

B Gora
S Naguib
F Ayub
(Resigned 30 October 2024)
K Ahmed
S Moughal
S Ullah

Trustees are recruited for their skills and experience they can bring to the charity and are supported by the other trustees.

 

None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Qualifying third party indemnity provisions

Indemnity insurance has been taken out at a cost of £641 (2023 - £400).

The Muslim Women's Council employs a Chair and Chief Executive officer. The organisation uses the services of self employed staff to perform specific duties which include administration, business development, IT, social media and sessional work.

 

Acknowledgements

The Muslim Women's Council formally acknowledges its advisors, funders and partners in the delivery of its aims and objectives.

 

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

 

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

B Gora
Trustee
26 November 2024
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
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I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Muslim Women's Council (the Charity) for the year ended 29 February 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4

the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come 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 financial statements to be reached.

Alison Whalley FCA
Azets Audit Services Ltd
Carlton House
Grammar School Street
Bradford
BD1 4NS
Dated: 26 November 2024
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
112,475
585,360
697,835
38,474
120,490
158,964
Charitable activities
4
59,242
-
59,242
2,130
-
2,130
Total income
171,717
585,360
757,077
40,604
120,490
161,094
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
1,991
-
1,991
-
-
-
Charitable activities
6
230,833
137,274
368,107
45,219
147,395
192,614
Total resources expended
232,824
137,274
370,098
45,219
147,395
192,614
Net (expenditure)/income for the year/
Net movement in funds
(61,107)
448,086
386,979
(4,615)
(26,905)
(31,520)
Fund balances at 1 March 2023
64,791
25,930
90,721
69,406
52,835
122,241
Fund balances at 29 February 2024
3,684
474,016
477,700
64,791
25,930
90,721

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
29 FEBRUARY 2024
29 February 2024
- 9 -
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
2,521
2,155
Current assets
Stocks
12
3,615
-
Debtors
13
462,551
1,709
Cash at bank and in hand
25,385
98,465
491,551
100,174
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(16,372)
(11,608)
Net current assets
475,179
88,566
Total assets less current liabilities
477,700
90,721
Income funds
Restricted funds
15
474,016
25,930
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
16
2,521
2,155
General unrestricted funds
1,163
62,636
3,684
64,791
477,700
90,721

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 29 February 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 26 November 2024
B Gora
Trustee
Company registration number 07518555
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 10 -
1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Muslim Women's Council is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales on 29 Februaly 2011. The registered office is PO Box 106, 38 Sunbridge Road, Bradford, United Kingdom, BD1 2DZ.

1.1
Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
1.5
Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 11 -
1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Computers
20% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.9
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10
Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 12 -
Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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3
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
2,970
40
3,010
1,974
210
2,184

Listed below

109,505
585,320
694,825
36,500
120,280
156,780
112,475
585,360
697,835
38,474
120,490
158,964
Grants receivable for core activities
Sisters of St Joseph of Peace
39,005
-
39,005
-
-
-
Engage Britain
-
-
-
-
10,000
10,000
The Pilgrim Trust
-
-
-
-
7,755
7,755
The Tudor Trust
30,000
457,500
487,500
30,000
2,000
32,000
The Wellcome Trust
-
-
-
-
11,614
11,614
Institute of Physics
-
5,000
5,000
-
-
-
The National Lottery Community Fund
-
69,370
69,370
-
-
-
Scurrah Wainwright
-
-
-
-
4,000
4,000
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance
-
14,000
14,000
-
-
-
ESF Community Grants
-
-
-
-
6,720
6,720
Friends Provident Foundation
-
-
-
-
54,891
54,891
The Souter Charitable Trust
-
3,000
3,000
-
-
-
Lloyds Bank Foundation
500
-
500
-
-
-
Westhill Endowment
-
2,750
2,750
-
2,750
2,750
Hilden Charitable Fund
-
7,800
7,800
-
-
-
Garfield Weston Foundation
40,000
-
40,000
6,500
-
6,500
Prince of Wales Charitable Trust
-
-
-
-
1,000
1,000
The Leap
-
9,500
9,500
-
-
-
Lets Create Jubilee Fund
-
-
-
-
9,550
9,550
Sports England
-
6,400
6,400
-
-
-
Bartlett Group fund
-
10,000
10,000
-
10,000
10,000
109,505
585,320
694,825
36,500
120,280
156,780
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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4
Charitable activities

Charitable Income

Charitable Income

2024
2023
£
£

Events

59,242
2,130
5
Raising funds
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Trading costs
Operating charity shops
1,991
-
1,991
-
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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6
Charitable activities

Core Costs

Project Costs
Total
2024

Core Costs

Project Costs

Total
2023
2024
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Staff costs
9,920
-
9,920
6,887
-
6,887

Conference and events

-
3,178
3,178
-
3,859
3,859

Project costs

-
57,514
57,514
-
45,514
45,514

Freelance consultants

70,876
-
70,876
47,719
-
47,719

Trustees consultancy fees and expenses

104,005
-
104,005
54,460
-
54,460

Travel

61,147
-
61,147
-
-
-
245,948
60,692
306,640
109,066
49,373
158,439
Share of support costs (see note 7)
59,307
-
59,307
32,133
-
32,133
Share of governance costs (see note 7)
2,160
-
2,160
2,042
-
2,042
307,415
60,692
368,107
143,241
49,373
192,614
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
220,082
10,751
230,833
40,675
4,544
45,219
Restricted funds
87,333
49,941
137,274
102,566
44,829
147,395
307,415
60,692
368,107
143,241
49,373
192,614
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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7
Support costs
Support costs
Governance costs
2024
Support costs
Governance costs
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Staff costs
29,762
-
29,762
20,663
-
20,663
Depreciation and disposals
882
-
882
491
-
491

Legal and professional

9,878
-
9,878
-
-
-

Book keeping and payroll

925
-
925
192
-
192

Travelling

5,812
-
5,812
7,697
-
7,697

Premises costs

4,415
-
4,415
(1,103)
-
(1,103)

Insurance

641
-
641
400
-
400

Office costs

4,090
-
4,090
2,877
-
2,877

Sundry

2,902
-
2,902
916
-
916

Independent examination

-
2,160
2,160
-
1,975
1,975

Trustees expenses

-
-
-
-
67
67
59,307
2,160
61,467
32,133
2,042
34,175
Analysed between
Charitable activities
59,307
2,160
61,467
32,133
2,042
34,175

All support costs are allocated to the only charitable activity.

Governance costs includes payments to the Independent Examiner of £2,160 (2023- £1,975) for independent examination fees.

8
Trustees

Travel expenses were paid out to nil trustees amounting to £nil in the year (2023 £67, three trustees).

During the year two trustees received remuneration for consultancy totalling £104,005 (2023 - £54,460 to two trustee).

During the year costs of £1,021 were accrued to one trustee for use of home as office (2023 - £2,042). The amount oustanding at the year end was £3,063 (2023 £2,042).

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 17 -
9
Employees
Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
2
1
Employment costs
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
39,397
27,550
Other pension costs
285
-
39,682
27,550
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
10
Taxation

As a charity the company is exempt from tax on income falling within part II of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 and on gains falling within s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.

11
Tangible fixed assets
Computers
£
Cost
At 1 March 2023
10,564
Additions
1,248
Disposals
(886)
At 29 February 2024
10,926
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 March 2023
8,409
Depreciation charged in the year
502
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(506)
At 29 February 2024
8,405
Carrying amount
At 29 February 2024
2,521
At 28 February 2023
2,155
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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12
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
3,615
-
13
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
1,600
700
Prepayments and accrued income
460,951
1,009
462,551
1,709
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank overdrafts
123
-
Trade creditors
4,361
7,651
Other creditors
6,029
-
Accruals
5,859
3,957
16,372
11,608
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 19 -
15
Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
Movement in funds
Movement in funds
Balance at
1 March 2022
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Balance at
1 March 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Balance at
29 February 2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Our Deen is Green
4,750
-
(4,750)
-
-
-
-
Helpline and mobile app
16,461
-
(16,461)
-
-
-
-
New Premises
-
-
-
-
450,000
(6,082)
443,918
Aunties Network
-
7,755
(7,755)
-
-
-
-
Mosque donations
3,333
210
-
3,543
40
-
3,583
Engage Britain Event
-
10,000
(10,000)
-
-
-
-
Board of Trustees Wellbeing
-
2,000
(2,000)
-
-
-
-
Employment and literacy
2,986
6,720
(9,706)
-
-
-
-
Think Tank
20,213
66,505
(64,331)
22,387
-
(22,387)
-
Sanitary and curry circle
-
-
-
-
7,800
(7,800)
-
Our Deen is Green Paths to Physics
-
-
-
-
5,000
(5,000)
-
Ladies Tea and Chat
-
4,000
(4,000)
-
14,000
(7,485)
6,515
Our Deen is Green Upcycling
-
-
-
-
9,300
(9,300)
-
Curry circle
-
10,000
(10,000)
-
73,070
(53,070)
20,000
CEO and Core costs
5,092
-
(5,092)
-
-
-
-
Our Deen is Green Walking for Wellbeing
-
-
-
-
6,400
(6,400)
-
Community Research
-
-
-
-
9,500
(9,500)
-
Calligraphy
-
13,300
(13,300)
-
2,750
(2,750)
-
New Premises Feasibility
-
-
-
-
7,500
(7,500)
-
52,835
120,490
(147,395)
25,930
585,360
(137,274)
474,016
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
15
Restricted funds
(Continued)
- 20 -

Funds received from Tudor Trust were received towards the purchase of a building, which occured after the year end.

Breaking Bread was funded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

Sanitary and curry circle costs were funded by Hilden Charitable Fund.

Our Deen is Green Paths to Physics was funded by the Institute of Physics.

Ladies Tea and Chat was funded by the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance.

Our Deen is Green Upcycling was funded by the National Lottery.

Curry Circle was funded by the National Lottery, Souter Charitable Trust and the Bartlett Group.

Community Research was funded by The Leap.

Our Dean is Green Walking for Wellbeing was funded by Sports England.

Calligraphy was funded by Westhill Endowment.

New Premises Feasibility was funded by Tudor Trust.

 

Prior year:-

Aunties Network was funded by The Pilgrim Trust.

Engage Britain funded a reconnection event and tour summit.

Board of Trustees Wellbeing was funded by The Tudor Trust.

Employment and Literacy was funded by European Union Social Fund, Community Grants.

Think Tank was funded by Friends Provident Foundation and The Wellcome Trust.

Ladies Tea and Chat was funded by The Scurrah Wainwright Charity, for discussions between Muslim Women and policy makers to find ways to counter social inequality.

Bartlett Group fund the curry circle activities.

Calligraphy was funded by the Prince of Wales Trust, Westhill Endowment and Lets Create Jubilee Fund.

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Designated funds
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:
Transfers
Balance at
1 March 2023
Resources expended
Transfers
Balance at
29 February 2024
£
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
2,155
2,155
(502)
868
2,521
2,155
2,155
(502)
868
2,521

A transfer has been made in the year to show the net book value of the fixed assets held.

MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 21 -
17
Funds
Balance at 1 March 2021
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Balance at
1 March 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Balance at 29 February 2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Restricted funds
52,835
120,490
(147,395)
-
25,930
585,360
(137,274)
-
474,016
Designated Funds
-
-
-
2,155
2,155
-
(502)
868
2,521
General funds
69,406
40,604
(45,219)
(2,155)
62,636
171,717
(232,322)
(868)
1,163
Total funds
122,241
161,094
(192,614)
-
90,721
757,077
(370,098)
-
477,700
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Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestriced funds

Designated funds

Restricted funds

Total

Unrestriced funds

Designated funds

Restricted funds

Total
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Fund balances at 29 February 2024 are represented by:
Tangible assets
-
2,521
-
2,521
-
2,155
-
2,155
Current assets/(liabilities)
1,163
-
474,016
475,179
62,636
-
25,930
88,566
1,163
2,521
474,016
477,700
62,636
2,155
25,930
90,721
MUSLIM WOMEN'S COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 22 -
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Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023- none) other than those disclosed in note 8.

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