In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh

The current Board of Trustees took responsibility for the Mosque and Islamic Centre of Brent in October 2025 with a commitment to strengthen governance, protect the Charity’s assets, improve community services and establish a sustainable foundation for future generations.

Over the past months, the Board has worked diligently to address inherited challenges, improve transparency and accountability, and ensure that the Charity remains focused on serving the needs of the community in accordance with its charitable objectives.

Financial Stewardship

When the Board assumed responsibility in October 2025, the Charity held approximately:

£480,000

Despite a period of significant expenditure and investment, the Charity’s financial position has strengthened.

The current balance as of 30 June 2026 stands at approximately:

£515,000

Net Increase

+£35,000

This growth has been achieved whilst continuing to provide services to the community and investing in the long-term future of the Mosque.

Significant expenditure during this period has included:

✓ Daily community Iftars throughout Ramadan

✓ Enhanced security arrangements for worshippers and visitors

✓ Installation of solar panels to reduce long-term energy costs and improve sustainability

✓ Professional legal and governance advice

✓ Ongoing maintenance and operational costs

✓ Community and charitable activities

The Board remains committed to prudent financial management and ensuring that every pound entrusted to the Charity is used responsibly and for the benefit of the community.

Governance, Regulatory Compliance and Legal Matters

The current Board has inherited a number of complex governance and regulatory matters requiring significant time, attention and professional support.

Among these matters was an ongoing Charity Commission compliance case and Regulatory Warning that pre-dated the board assuming control. Prior to October 2025, professional legal counsel, including a barrister, had been instructed in relation to these matters. However, the regulatory issues remained unresolved and required further action following the appointment of the new chairman Haji Hukam Dad Ul Qadri.

The Board therefore took the decision to obtain independent specialist legal and governance advice to ensure that the Charity’s response met the standards expected by the Charity Commission and reflected the trustees’ obligations under charity law.

In addition to these inherited regulatory matters, the Charity has received legal correspondence and challenges from a former trustee and individuals aligned with previous management arrangements.

The current trustees have not sought legal disputes and would greatly prefer to dedicate the Charity’s resources towards education, youth development, social welfare and community services. However, when formal legal correspondence is received or regulatory issues are raised, trustees have a legal duty to respond appropriately and cannot simply ignore such matters.

Under the Charities Act 2011 and Charity Commission guidance, trustees are required to:

• Act only in the best interests of the Charity
• Protect and safeguard charitable assets
• Manage risks responsibly
• Exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence
• Ensure compliance with charity law and the Charity’s governing document
• Obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary

In fulfilling these duties, the Board has appointed qualified legal advisers and governance professionals where required. These costs have been incurred solely for the purpose of protecting the Charity, safeguarding its assets, responding to regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance with the law.

The Board wishes to reassure the congregation that all professional expenditure is carefully scrutinised and approved through proper governance procedures. Decisions to engage legal advisers are only taken where necessary and where the trustees consider that doing so is in the best interests of the Charity.

The trustees are aware of speculation and misinformation circulating within sections of the community regarding legal expenditure. The Board wishes to make clear that professional fees have been incurred solely as a consequence of inherited regulatory matters and the need to respond appropriately to legal and regulatory challenges presented to the Charity.

The trustees remain committed to transparency and accountability and will continue to provide factual updates to the congregation. The Board’s priority remains the protection of the Charity, its assets, its reputation and its ability to serve the community for generations to come.