GUJARATI SUNNI MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE (GSMCC)
a. To advance the Islamic religion in the Preston, Plungington area for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of Islamic festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on Islam and to enlighten others about the religion of Islam.b. To improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the local area.
Objects
THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (‘THE OBJECTS’) ARE A. TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN THE PRESTON, PLUNGINGTON AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF ISLAMIC FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON ISLAM AND TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.B. TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE LOCAL AREA BY PROVIDING FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE.'
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £77,397, which the trustees note provides approximately six months of reserves, aiming for a target of three months. The charity reported a net surplus of £10,002 for the period, with total receipts of £205,621 and total payments of £198,867. No material deficits, pension liabilities, or trading subsidiaries were disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“The yearly membership donation and Madrasa donations gives us approximately 6 months of reserve and we aim to have approximately 3 months of reserve at any one time.” — page 5
“The yearly membership donation and Madrasa donations gives us approximately 6 months of reserve and we aim to have approximately 3 months of reserve at any one time.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- MR ABDUL PADIAchair
- AHMED RAWAT BSC
- MR YUNUS AMLA
- SALIM PATEL
- YAKUB PATEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £206k | £199k |
| 31/03/2024 | £149k | £156k |
| 31/03/2023 | £128k | £107k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £54k |
| 31/03/2021 | £47k | £30k |
Common questions
Is GUJARATI SUNNI MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE (GSMCC) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £77,397, which the trustees note provides approximately six months of reserves, aiming for a target of three months. The charity reported a net surplus of £10,002 for the period, with total receipts of £205,621 and total payments of £198,867. No material deficits, pension liabilities, or trading subsidiaries were disclosed in the filing.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUJARATI SUNNI MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE (GSMCC) | £206k | — | 0 | above | 3.0% | no doubt |
| PRESTON HANFI SUNNI MUSLIM SOCIETY | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MUSLIM SOCIETY OF PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRESTON MUSLIM CULTURAL CENTRE | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRESTON MUSLIM EDUCATION COUNCIL | £210k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| AL-SUNNAH MOSQUE | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |