BIRDS OF PARADISE (TJ)
1) To cater for the religious needs of SEN children and adults. 2) To advise and assist other organisations to meet the needs of children and adults with SEN. 3) Establish an advisory centre and provide training for individuals and organisations who work with SEN children and adults. 4) Provide respite for carers of Muslim children and adults with SEN.
Objects
1. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO MEET THEIR EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE NEEDS SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.2. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RELATION TO SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.3. THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY: A) PROVIDING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO SUPPORT AND ENABLE THEM TO MAXIMISE THEIR CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; B) RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES; C) PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, FORUMS AND GENERAL SUPPORT.4. TO PROMOTE SUCH OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE REGARDED AS CHARITABLE BY THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a stable financial position with total unrestricted reserves of £57,677 and total net assets of £568,304. The trustees report that resources are used effectively and that the charity has significant tangible fixed assets valued at £605,557, largely due to the new centre. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees seek to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to meet ongoing operational commitments, provide adequate working capital and allow flexibility in responding to emerging opportunities and challenges.” — page 7
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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ZUBAIR MANGERA BA HONSchair
- FATIMA PATEL
- ISMAIL KATHRADA BA HONS
- RUBENA MANGERA BA HONS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £124k | £30k |
| 31/08/2024 | £111k | £29k |
| 31/08/2023 | £104k | £24k |
| 31/08/2022 | £184k | £15k |
| 31/08/2021 | £6k | £2k |
Common questions
Is BIRDS OF PARADISE (TJ) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a stable financial position with total unrestricted reserves of £57,677 and total net assets of £568,304. The trustees report that resources are used effectively and that the charity has significant tangible fixed assets valued at £605,557, largely due to the new centre. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.