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Governing Document
We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, governed by a Constitution, and is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1179702. Organisation.
Organisational Structure
The trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits to fulfil this role. The charity trustees meet on a regular basis and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to the overall control and strategic management of the charity.
Recruitment, Appointment and Training of Trustees
The existing trustees are responsible for the appointment of new trustees. New trustees are brought into the organization, when required, on the basis of eligibility, competence, specialist knowledge and skills. It is the policy of Barakat that, upon induction, each trustee is given a copy of the trust deed, the latest accounts, recent meeting minutes and guidance regarding the policies and procedures adopted by the charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of Barakat primarily focus on fulfilling the financial, spiritual and religious needs of the Muslim community together with serving the community at large. The communities currently served are Greater London & East London with Redbridge/Ilford/Barking in particular, but in future, will not be limited to London.The objectives of Barakat are summarised below:
- To provide financial support to the needy people (Specially orphans and widows in Muslim community).
- To support the wider community by promoting good morals & conduct and addressing areas of social concern, such as anti-social behaviour, criminality, substance abuse and family breakdown.
- To address misinterpretation, misunderstanding and misrepresentation of the Islamic faith.
- To assist present and future generations of Muslims to preserve and perfect Islam in their lives.
- To assist in the provision of any charitable services within the limits of the law and particularly within the the bounds of Islam
Public Benefit
In carrying out this review the trustees of Barakat have taken regard of and comply with the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular its supplementary public guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.
Main activities during the year
What makes this initiative special is the way it brings together different parts of our community:
Led by Professionals with Religious Knowledge – The charity is run by professionals who have also studied religion or are qualified scholars. This unique combination allows them to bridge the gap between professionals and religious scholars, creating a positive and balanced influence in society.
Parent-Child Weekend Madrasah – Now in its 16th six-month session, this program welcomes around 120 students per session. The classes are taught by parents and volunteers, strengthening the bond between parents and children. When parents learn alongside their children, it naturally creates a stronger Islamic environment at home.
Community Service – Volunteers collect food from supermarkets and distribute it to homeless shelters, food banks, and those in need. The charity also provides financial support to widows, orphans, and eligible students through donations and Zakat.
Youth Engagement – Activities like swimming and tennis are organized separately for boys and girls, giving both parents and children a chance to connect in a healthy and halal environment.
Islamic Home Financing Support – The charity helps community members purchase homes in a way that aligns with Islamic financial principles.
This is just a glimpse of the work being done. There are so many other meaningful initiatives that we would love to share if you’re interested.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
For the year, the trustees have prepared Receipts and Payments accounts and a Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as permitted under section 133 of the Charities Act 2011. The charity’s source of income during the year was unrestricted donations of £24,414, and the reserves at year end were £25,142 (unrestricted).
The trustees are in the process of developing the reserves policy.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and the laws applicable to charities in England and Wales. The financial statements for each financial year must give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity Accounts and Reports Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence, taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Our Board of Trustees
Dr Saleem Anwar
Dow graduate 1996
Consultant chest physician in UK
Live in London with wife and three kids
Religious education:
Hifz age 12
Arabic language 1992-1995
Tafsir, Hadith and Fiqh studies – part time for ten years in Karachi and UK up to Mishkaat one to one with traditional ulama
Main Teachers:
Mawlana Abdus Sattar Hashmi db (student of Allama Zafar Ahmad Uthmani RA),
Mufti Ibrahim Barodvi db (khalifah of Mufti Ahmad Khanpuri db who is khalifah of mufti Mahmood ul Hasan Gangohi RA),
Mawlana Yusuf Kothi db (graduate of darululoom Deoband India),
Sheikh Ahmad Sa’d al-Hasani Al-Azhari ash-Shafii thumma al-Maaliki db,
Sheikh Abu Aaliyah Surkheel Sharif Al-Hanbali db
Mufti Najeeb db
Completed Dawrah-e-Hadith at Islamic Dawah Academy Leicester UK under the tutelage of Hadrat Sheikh ul Hadith Mawlana Muhammad Saleem Dhorat db.
Non-medical voluntary activities:
-Teacher of Tajweed, Fiqh, Hadith and Arabic grammar for adults
-Weekend Madrasah for kids
-Study circles at various places in monthly basis
-Marriage and career counselling
-Q and A groups since 2015 around 400 formal and over 2000 informal answers (under various mufti’s and experts)
-Friday Khutbah regularly
-Translated Ilm us Sarf awwalayn in English
Currently working on two translation project
Interests:
Reading, poetry in Urdu, pet Rabbits
Blog: https://www.dars-o-tadrees.com
Fawad Siddiqui
Fawad is a qualified chartered certified accountant (FCCA) by profession. He has been involved with charity work in the community for more than 15 years and with Barakat since its inception.
Mainly responsible for record keeping, accounts preparation and dealing with the Independent Examiner
Mudassir Tanveer
Dr. Mudassir Tanveer is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in both the business and public sectors. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Khyber Medical College in Pakistan. Furthering his education in the United Kingdom, he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health from Queen Mary and City University in London.
Since 2003, Dr. Tanveer has served as a senior member of CECOS College London, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping the institution’s direction and growth. He has been involved in establishing CECOS College as a leading educational institution, offering high-quality programmes in various disciplines.
Additionally, he contributes to the healthcare sector as a board member of a medical charity dedicated to assisting underprivileged individuals.
Donation FAQs
We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life. Meeting their medical transport needs eases their burden.
Where will my money go?
To provide financial support to the needy people (Specially orphans and widows in Muslim community).Who is responsible for general control and management of the charity?
The trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits to fulfil this role
What is the registration number of the organization?
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, governed by a Constitution, and is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1179702.
What are the public benefits of the organoization?
In carrying out this review the trustees of Barakat have taken regard of and comply with the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular its supplementary public guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.
Where Find Us
We help support people during hard time’s in their life. Trying to ease up the burden of hundreds of people around us.
Address
Principal Office: 10 High View Parade, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5EP
Contact
Tel: +44 7899 064522
Email: admin@barakat.charity
Web: https://barakat.charity
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