Financial Statement Europe Trust 2006
Financial Statement Europe Trust 2006
Financial Statement Europe Trust 2006
1103290
Registered Company Number
4927787
Europe Trust
Report and Accounts
For The Year Ended 31 December 2006
Europe Trust
Report and accounts
Contents
Page
Company information
Trustee's Report
Balance sheet
10
11
21
Europe Trust
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2006
Company Information
Registered number
4927787
Charity Number
1103290
Chief Executive
Dr A Jaballah
Mr A S Mohamed (Appointed Acting Chairman June 2006)
Trustees
Dr A Abu Shwaima
Mr N G Misirli
Mr I Al-Naddaf Yalouk
Secretary
Dr A K Bensiali
Auditors
Farooqui & Co Ltd
9 Norville Terrace
Headingley Lane
Leeds
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Bankers
Lloyds TSB
Business Banking Service Centre
3rd Floor, Booth Street
Manchester
M2 4AW
Solicitors
Woolley, Beardsleys & Bosworth
PO Box 22
Rectory Place
Loughborough
LE11 1UP
Registered office
MCC
Ratby Lane
Markfield
Leicestershire
LE67 9SY
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Trust
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2006
Introduction
The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31st December 2006.
The board of trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and the position at
31st December 2006 and consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities during
the coming year, and that the charity's assets are adequate to fulfil its obligations.
Principle Activity
The principle activity of the charity in the period under review was the continuation of the establishment
of a portfolio of assets (Awqaf) to generate resources to fund social and economic projects for
communities in Europe.
The company also took over the remaining assets and liabilities of The European Trust.
Review of Business
The results for the period and financial position of the company are as shown in the annexed financial
statements.
Directors/Trustees
The directors & trustees during the period under review were:
Mr A AI-Hajeri
Dr N Al-Kaddo
Mr A Al-Rawi (Appointed Chief Executive and resigned as chairman June 2006)
Mr A S EI-Ashaal
Mr I EI-Zayat
Dr A Jaballah
Mr N G Misirli
Mr I AI-Naddaf Yalouk
u rope Trust
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2006
3) The promotion of any charitable purpose amongst Muslims in Europe and elsewhere and in particular
the relief of poverty, the advancement of education and the relief and prevention of suffering caused by
mental health, social and or economic circumstances, or by emotional, personal or family problems by
the provision of a counselling service or other services as appropriate.
4) the establishment of religious, educational, social and recreational institutions by such means as are
exclusively charitable.
The policies to achieve these objects are to rely on revenues either by donations or creating its income
through investment and expanding its property portfolio. Donations have been very limited and scarce
and that is the reason the Charity is looking to develope its property portfolio which should increase in
value so that the capital gain will ensure a good financial base to fund the above objects in the future.
A committee of trustees meets between the annual meetings to ensure implementation of decisions and
follow up up. The committee also convenes as a grant committee to consider applications for grants.
The committee meets three times a year or as needed,
The Chief Executive carries forward the decisions, implements them and makes suggestions to the
chairman and the committee.
The methods adopted for the recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting by recommendation of a Trustee or by proposal
by a Member of Europe Trust. Trustees must be Members of Europe Trust.
There is no maximum number of Trustees, however there is a requirment in the constituion that there
be no less than three trustees at any time.
Trustees are not required to retire by rotation. Detailed requirements for appointment retirement,
disqulification and pwers of Trustees are contained in the Articles of Association of Europe Trust.
Europe Trust
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2006
Transactions and Financial position
The financial statements are set out on pages 9 to 23. The financial statements have been prepared
implementing the 2005 Revision of the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and
Reporting by Charities issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales (effective April 2005)
and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2007).
As stated in the introduction to this report, the trustees consider the financial performance by the charity
during the year to have been satisfactory.
The Statement of Financial Activities show net incoming resources for the year of a revenue nature of
2,459,423.
The total reserves at the year end after for stand at 2,822,558.
A majority of the expenditure is spent on management and administration .
Share Capital
The company is limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital
Europe Trust
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2006
The trustees are also responsible for the contents of the trustees' report, and the responsibility of the
auditors in relation to the trustees' report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that, on the face
of the report, there are no inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements.
Mr A S Mohamed
Acting Chairman
IFEEurope Trust
Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements in accordance with relevant legal and
regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland).
We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view and are
properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985.
We also report to you if, in our opinion, the Report of the Trustees is consistent with the financial
statements, if the company has not kept proper accounting records, if we have not received all the
information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information specified by law regarding
trustees' remuneration and transactions with the company is not disclosed.
We read the Report of the Trustees and consider the implications for our report if we become aware
of any apparent misstatements within it.
Europe Trust
Emphasis of Matter
In forming our opinion, which is not qualified, we have given due consideration to the following
matters.
No professional valuation of the charitys investment properties was carried out at the balance sheet
date and we have relied upon the trustees representation as to the market value.
We have been unable to obtain independant verifcation that certain foreign investment properties,
shown
the balance sheet at a value of 628,431 have been legally conveyed to the charity.
The date upon which our opinion is expressed is :17 October 2007
Europe Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
Notes
Unrestricted
Funds
2006
Restricted
Funds
2006
Total
Funds
2006
Total
Funds
2005
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Voluntary income:
Grants & donations
24
Investment Income
6
Incoming resources from charitable activities
2,409,335
193,667
(20)
38,372
-
2,447,707
193,667
(20)
518,742
87,743
-
2,602,982
38,372
2,641,354
606,485
7& 9
5,322
97,037
41,200
36,283
2,089
5,322
133,320
43,289
8,675
188,112
46,563
143,559
38,372
181,931
243,350
2,459,423
-
2,459,423
-
_
363,135
-
2,459,423
2,459,423
_
363,135
2,459,423
2,459,423
363,135
363,135
363,135
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total Funds carried forward
20
2,822,558
2,822,558
363,135
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incoming resources and
resources expended derive from continuing activities
The notes on pages 11 to 23 form an integral part of these accounts.
IF
Europe Trust
Balance Sheet
as at 31 December 2006
Notes
2006
2005
2,122
100
5,672,038
5,674,260
2,496
100
3,630,415
3,633,011
13
14
14
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
15
1,850
5,125
6,975
16
2,213
16,568
18,781
(302,510)
(838,504)
(295,535)
5,378,725
2,813,288
(2,450,153)
17
(2,762,485)
19
206,318
Net assets
(819,723)
2,822,558
363,135
2,822,558
20
363,135
2,822,558
363,135
2,822,558
363,135
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies in
Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller
Entities ( effective Janua ry 2007)
Mr A S Mohamed
Acting Chairman
Approved by the trustees on 18 October 2007
IF
Europe Trust
Notes to the Accounts
Accounting policies
Advantage has been taken of paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 4 of the Companies Act 1985 to allow
the format of the financial statements to be adapted to reflect the special nature of the company's
operation.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 from
the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.
The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Accounting convention
The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis, under the historical cost
convention as modified by the revaluation of freehold land and buildings and fixed asset
investments.
Incoming Resources
Incoming resources are accounted for on a receivable basis deferred as described below where
appropriate. Rental income is recognised when due.
Investment Income
Ownership of Properties
Where the charity is not the sole owner of a property, only the percentage of the charity's
ownership is included in the assets of the charity.
Donations of Property
The Charity has been the beneficery of significant values of land and buildings. These donations
have been included in the Balance Sheet of the charity at the most recent valuation.
Compliance with Statement of Standard Accounting Practice 19
Charities are exempt from the full provisions of SSAP19. However, the trusteees have adopted a
policy that investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit
arising from changes in market value is transferred to a revaluation reserve.
11
Europe Trust
Notes to the Accounts
Recognition of liabilities
Liabilities are recognised on the accruals basis in accordance with normal accounting principles,
modified where necessary in accordance with the guidance given in the Statement of
Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting (effective April 2005) issued by the Charity
Commissioners for England & Wales .
Resources Expended
The policy for including items within costs of generating funds, charitable activities and
governance costs is:Costs of generating funds
The direct costs attributable to fundraising.
Charitable activities
The costs associated with the letting of investment owen by the charity properties.
Governance costs
Governance costs shall include all expenditure directly related to the administration of the charity
including expenditure incurred in the management of the charity's assets, organisational
administration and compliance with charitable and statutory requirements.
12
Europe Trust
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2006
Fixed assets and depreciation
All tangible fixed assets, except freehold land and buildings, are stated at cost less depreciation.
Freehold land and buildings are stated at a valuation arrived at by a professionally qualified firm of
valuers, who valued the assets on the basis of open market value in current use.
Items of less than 100 are not capitalised.
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets (less their
estimated residual value ) over their estimated useful economic life.
Equipment 25% on cost.
Capital grants
The board of trustees consider that, in order to comply with the Statement of Recommended
Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales
(effective October 2005), gifts of tangible fixed assets or grants of a capital nature given for
specific purposes and fully utilised in the furtherance of the objects of the charity should be
credited to the relevant fixed asset fund after the sums have been properly expended on the
restricted purpose. The related asset is shown in the balance sheet at the full cost of acquisition
or subsequent revaluation.
If the related assets are subject to restrictions by the grant making organisation on their use and
disposal, then these restrictions are noted in the fixed asset section of these accounts. In such
circumstances, the fixed asset fund created is treated as a restricted fixed asset fund. As the
related assets are depreciated, then a transfer is made from restricted fixed asset funds to
unrestricted revenue reserves to reflect the dimunition in the asset subject to the restriction.
If the related assets are not subject to restrictions by the grant making organisation on their use
and disposal, then the fixed asset fund created is treated as a designated fixed asset fund. As the
related assets are depreciated, then a transfer is made from designated fixed asset funds to
unrestricted revenue reserves to reflect the dimunition in the asset.
Any residual liability to the donor arising from, for example, the asset's future sale, is disclosed as
a contingent liability unless the event that would trigger repayment of the grant becomes probable
in which case a liability for repayment is recognised
In so far as this policy relates to Government grants and to the extent that it may be a departure
from the Statement of Standard Accounting Practice Number 4, such departure is justified on the
basis that it is in order to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting
and Reporting (effective April 2005) issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales.
Taxation
As a registered charity, the company is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that
its income and gains are applicable to charitable purposes only. Value Added Tax is not
recoverable by the company, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of
Financial Activities
13
Europe Trust
Notes to the Accounts
There is no formal policy of transfer between funds or on the allocation of funds to designated
funds, other than that described above.
Any other proposed transfer between funds would be considered on the particular circumstances.
14
Europe Trust
Notes to the Accounts
2006
2005
62,717
70,821
1,728
2006
No expenses were paid to trustees or persons connected with them in the year ended 2006.
5
Detailed analysis of certain transactions required by the 2005 revision to the Statement
of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity
Commissioners for England & Wales ( effective April 2005)
Various items which are required by the 2005 revision to the Statement of Recommended
Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales
(effective April 2005) to be disclosed in the notes to the accounts are set out in the Detailed
Schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities on pages 21 to 23, which should be read
together with these notes.
2006
193,667
Investment Income
Rent received from investment properties
2005
87,743
Investment Property
Management
Gross Wages
11,057
1,145
Employers NI
Infomation & Publications
6,578
Property Project Costs
Subsistance
2,680
Travel &
Translators
Speakers & Delegates
Hotel Accomodation
20,088
Property Expenses
Commission
48,609
Agents
6,993
2,273
4,197
1,088
4,288
17,488
15
Released
from prior
years
Samara Properties
Total
Received
less released
in year
Deferred
at year end
2006
11,422
2005
11,422
11,422
The deferrals included in creditors relate to investment property income received in respect of
rents due for the period after 1 January 2007 and have been deffered to match investment income
against expenditure for the periods in which such expenditure is incurred.
Opening
Funds
Received
in year
113,662
-
Closing
Funds
113,662
Released
in year
The opening and closing funds above are represented by the assets and liabilities held by the
charity as a principal as an intermediary and included in the Balance Sheet.
12 Staff Costs and Emoluments
2006
29,106
2,289
2005
39,945
3,612
31,395
43,557
2006
2005
1
2
1
2
Gross Salaries
Employer's National Insurance
16
Europe Trust
Notes to the Accounts
Fixtures &
Computer
Fittings
Equipment
Total
852
2,584
3,436
At 31 December 2006
852
2,584
3,436
At 1 January 2006
Depreciation on revaluation
Charge for the year
186
99
754
275
940
374
At 31 December 2006
285
1,029
1,314
567
666
1,555
1,830
2,122
2,496
Listed
Investments
Unlisted
Investments
2006
Total
Valuation
Market value at 1 January 2006
Additions at cost
Net unrealised gain/(loss)
3,630,415
2,041,623
100
-
3,630,515
2,041,623
5,672,038
100
5,672,138
At 31 December 2006
5,672,138
At I January 2006
3,630,515
17
Europe Trust
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2006
Analysis of investments between UK investments and investments outside the UK
Property
Investments
5,043,607
628,431
5,672,038
Listed
Investments
Property
Investments
Investment assets in the UK
Investment assets outside the UK
3,386,748
243,667
3,630,415
Listed
Investments
-
Unlisted
Investments
2006
Total
100
-
5,043,707
628,431
100
5,672,138
Unlisted
Investments
2005
Total
100
-
3,386,848
243,667
100
3,630,515
Market
Value
2006
100
100
Total
100
100
15 Debtors
Cost
2005
2006
Market
Value
2005
2005
Prepaid expenses
1,850
2,213
Amounts due after more than one year included in the total above are analysed as:16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
2006
2005
157,200
3,785
8,036
4,797
3,608
113,662
11,422
302,510
133,040
2,071
692,991
7,472
2,930
838,504
2006
2,762,485
2005
2,450,153
Europe Trust
IFNotes to the Accounts
2005
Amounts falling due for payment after more than five years
2,133,685
2,583,194
2,133,685
2,583,194
Creditors include:
The Bank of Ireland has first legal charge over 15 flats and Post Office at 221 Woodhouse
Street, Leeds and first legal charge over 12 flats at 158a Woodsley Road, Leeds.
19 Provisions for liabilities and charges
2006
Mortgage interest
~206,318)
Carried forward
(206,318)
2005
The provision relates to mortgage interest due to the Bank of Ireland and included in creditors
that is to be charged to the Statement of Financial Affairs over the life of the mortgage.
20 Particulars of Individual Funds and analysis of assets and liabilities representing funds
At 31 December 2006
At 1 January 2006
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
2,122
Restricted
funds
Total
Funds
2,122
5,672,038
100
5,672,038
100
6,975
(302,510)
(2,762,485)
206,318
2,822,558
6,975
(302,510)
(2,762,485)
206,318
2,822,558
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
2,496
Restricted
funds
Total
Funds
2,496
3,630,415
100
18,781
(838,504)
(2,450,153)
363,135
3,630,415
100
18,781
(838, 504)
(2,450,153)
363,135
19
Europe Trust
Notes to the Accounts
Movements
in
Funds
as below
2,459,423
2,459,423
363,135
363,135
Transfers
Between
funds
Funds at
2006
2,822,558
2,822,558
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
2,602,982
38,372
2,641,354
143,559
38,372
181,931
Gains &
Losses
Movement
in funds
2,459,423
2,459,423
The restricted fund was set up for the provision of a 3 day seminar "Awqaf in Europe" and was
funded by a single donation of 33,872 from the bank of Ireland and sponsorship income of
4,500. Remaing costs of the seminar above the amount of donations was met from the
unrestricted fund.
21
Endowment Funds
The charity had no endowment funds in the year ended 31 December 2005 or in the year ended
31 December 2006.
22 Share Capital
The charity is incorporated under the Companies Act 1985 and is limited by guarantee, each
member having undertaken to contribute such amounts not exceeding one pound as may be
required in the event of the company being wound up whilst he or she is still a member or within
one year thereafter.
23 Assets Introduced
Grants and donations include property introduced from The European Trust in the year of
1,767,191.
20
EP!Europe
PrF Trust
Incoming Resources
2006
Unrestricted
Funds
2006
Restricted
Funds
2006
2005
Prior Period
Total Funds
2005
Total
Funds
2006
24,365
24,365
24,365
33,872
4,500
62,737
70,821
70,821
447,921
447,921
518,742
33,872
4,500
38,372
2,409,335
38,372
2,447,707
518,742
193,667
193,667
87,743
193,667
193,667
87,743
(20)
(20)
( 20)
(20)
2,602,982
38,372
2,641,354
606,485
5,322
5,322
8,675
5,322
5,322
8,675
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Europe Trust
Schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2006
Charitable expenditure
Support costs of charitable activities
Gross wages and salaries - charitable activities
Employers' NI - Charitable activities
11,057
1,145
6,993
18,050
1,145
19,973
1,806
2,273
2,273
6,578
6,578
32,350
2,680
4,197
6,877
7,630
Translators
1,088
4,288
1,088
4,288
17,444
17,444
Property expenses
20,088
Agents Commission
48,609
20,088
48,609
11,467
90,157
36,283
126,440
81,487
6,880
6,880
106,625
8,261
Governance costs that are not direct management functions inherent in generating
funds, service delivery and programme or project work
(including management and administration costs)
Specific governance costs
Trustees' expenses
Salaries - Administrative staff
Employers' NI - Administrative staff
Auditors' remuneration
Legal fees
Depreciation of fixed assets used for governance
11,056
1,144
3,300
1,146
374
11,056
1,144
3,300
1,146
374
1,728
19,972
1,806
4,000
940
5,489
3,132
211
5,489
3,132
211
4,100
2,981
167
22
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Europe Trust
Schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2006
General administrative expenses:
Telephone and fax
Postage, printing & stationary
Loan Interest
Subscriptions
Hire of equipment
Computer expenses
Meetings
Membership fees
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Total governance costs after reallocation
2,455
595
5,290
89
1,872
235
3,380
50
1,048
334
1,228
861
2,455
1,823
5,290
89
1,872
235
3,380
50
1,048
1,195
3,784
2,945
44
1,923
620
1,553
41,200
2,089
43,289
46,563
2005
Grants to Institutions
Islamic Girls School
Sundry donations
Inssan Project - Germany
Leiden University - Holland
Liga Islamic Spanish Youth Organisation
Muslim Student Society - UK
Nur Arabic School - Manchester
Muslim Students House - Birmingham
Arab School - London
Arabic School Association - UK
European Institute Human Sciences - Wales
European Institute Human Sciences - France
Liga Vade Islamitissche - Holland
Cresent High School For Girls - UK
European Muslim Youth - Belgium
Other small donations
2,750
630
-
2,750
630
-
34,750
1,399
1,194
3,000
2,000
1,500
5,000
5,000
24,000
10,279
4,400
1,300
3,044
2,178
3,380
3,380
99,044
3,500
3,500
7,581
6,880
6,880
106,625
193,667
23
Restricted
Funds
2006
Total
Funds
2006
Prior
Period
Total
2005
193,667
87,743