THE MEDINA PARTNERSHIP
Community and religious services
Objects
2.2.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE FAITH AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES OF SUNNI ISLAM, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION;2.2.2 TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF PROVIDING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;2.2.3 THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS; AND2.2.4 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £92,489 to £99,284, resulting in a net incoming resource of £6,795 for the year. The trustees confirm that maintaining reserves at current levels provides sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The charity reports a consistent annual shortfall where expenses exceed income, relying on donations and private loans to cover costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of charity's income is donations received from its members” — page 5
“The Trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves so as to give flexibility to cover temporary timing differences for donations received, adequate working capital for core costs and which will allow them to respond quickly to the needs of the Charity.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- SHERAZ ARSHADchair
- FAROUK HUSSAIN
- FARZANA HUSSAIN
- SHABANA BEGUM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £72k | £66k |
| 05/04/2024 | £44k | £71k |
| 05/04/2023 | £74k | £60k |
| 05/04/2022 | £76k | £50k |
| 05/04/2021 | £37k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE MEDINA PARTNERSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £92,489 to £99,284, resulting in a net incoming resource of £6,795 for the year. The trustees confirm that maintaining reserves at current levels provides sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The charity reports a consistent annual shortfall where expenses exceed income, relying on donations and private loans to cover costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.