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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
FOR |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
FOR |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
Page |
Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 5 |
Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
Balance Sheet | 8 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 | to | 13 |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 09010551) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). |
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES |
Objectives and aims |
The objects of the charity are specifically restricted to the following: |
(1) the prevention or relief of poverty by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and / or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. |
(2) for the public benefit to promote the education (including social and physical training) of people in such ways as the trustees think fit and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) education relating to science, technology and culture; and |
(3) such other charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion decide. |
Significant activities |
The significant activities undertaken during the year are outlined in detail under the Charitable Activities heading. |
Public benefit |
The trustees believe they have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011, to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 09010551) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
Charitable activities |
FSTC UK has continued a number of charitable and cultural activities that are project specific. Here is a summary of each project. |
1. Educational Activities |
International activities slowed down. Efforts are still afoot to complete the 5 books on STEM subjects for high schools and universities. The resources for teachers and lecturers are developed for Physics, Maths, Engineering, Chemistry and Biology. These resources contain anecdotes from the scientific contributions of early men and women from various cultures in particular from the Muslim world. |
Various activities took place. including giving inaugural speech at Generations School in Pakistan, where a science festival was organized based on 1001inventions. |
Members of the Charity participated in face-to-face and online conferences and lectures in UK and Overseas. Of notice are those by Dr Sharif Kaf al-Ghazal (in UK, USA and Australia), Prof. Talip Alp (in Turkey) and Prof. Salim Al-Hassani (in UK, Malaysia, Pakistan). |
Relations with educational institutions and youth organisations continued such including the Organisation of Educational Corporation (OEC), based in Addis Ababa and Geneva. |
2. Collaboration with University of Manchester |
Collaboration with the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) continued, in the form of providing placements for Master students research projects. One student placement was successful, resulting in the completion of the Timeline in Medicine and Healthcare which is now published in our portal. |
The course by Prof. Peter Pormann, University of Manchester, on the contents of our book 1001 Cures slowed down with low intake. It is now almost dormant. Dr Sharif K Al-Ghazal (Bradford) is setting up an initiative with the University of Leeds to develop a similar course to the CPD. This is in progress. |
3. Collaboration with the Warburg Institute, University of London |
Supported financially a new book by Prof. Charles Burnett on publishing the English translation of the last two, hitherto unpublished, books of Optics (Al-Manazir) by Al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham. The book has been published and a launch was held at the Warburg Institute on 15 November 2023. Prof. Charles Burnett has published an article on the book in our portal. |
4. Sponsorships and Awards: |
A set of awards and honorariums were established to support worthy self financed researchers in the field of Science and Technology in Muslim Civilisation. The recipients of Awards for this year were: |
- Dr Saer Basmaji (Syria) who has published a book and a couple of excellent papers in Arabic in reputable academic journals on the history of science. |
- Fatima Sharif has published .an excellent paper on Ottoman Women in Medicine. She is now engaged with FSTC as occasional editor and research assistant. |
- Dr A Riza Wahono (Indonesia)has led his Robotics Youth Team successfully and won a prize at an international competition. |
- Dr Glen Cooper (USA) continued with his research and is giving courses on Science and Philosophy in Muslim Civilisation. |
5. Our Portal Muslimheritage.com: |
Numerous high-profile authors have published their work on the platform. This is encouraging others to do the same. The website is continuously going through maintenance and has now incorporated the huge dBase MASDAR search. This new d-Base adds several thousands of references on various topics in the field of history of Science, Technology and Civilisation. |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 09010551) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
6. Books: |
Efforts continue to complete the "Science from All Book/ Guide for Balanced Education": The 400-page book is likely to be split into five smaller books. Each will carry the title "1001 inventions: Muslim Heritage in Physics", " .. in Mathematics", ".. in Engineering.", "in Chemistry" and " …in life sciences" |
Work is still ongoing on a new book entitled "1001 Women of Science, Medicine, and Leadership in Muslim Civilisation. |
The 4th edition of 1001inventions text only book and the 1001cures book by Rabie A Halim are still running as a eBooks sold through Amazon. Some of their chapters were published in both 1001Cures and MH.com websites. |
Fundraising activities |
No public fund-raising events were organised, but various approaches were made to supporters and sympathisers. A number of volunteers joined giving their support in kind and laying out their own time and not claiming expenses. |
FINANCIAL REVIEW |
Financial position |
The bank balance at the Year End was £168,549 (2022 - £182,945) |
This has been received from donations and grant from companies and individuals. This will help towards the running of the charity to enable it to deliver its mission. |
Reserves policy |
Reserves at this stage are all general funds and are held in the bank current account. As at the reporting date the general reserves amounted to £173,020 (2022 - £198,840) |
FUTURE PLANS |
This charity proposes to carry on with the current projects and to spread more awareness of their campaign, provide written and visual content to promote inter-cultural respect, develop culturally sensitive science course, expand all online platforms including muslimheritage.com and 1001cures.org. |
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Governing document |
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. |
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees |
Trustees when complete consist of 3 individuals over the age of 18, all of whom must support the charities objectives. |
If there is a vacancy in the number of Trustees, the Trustees may only act to appoint additional Trustees in accordance with the Articles. |
Organisational structure |
There are five Trustees, one of which Mr Eric Peter Fell, who is Chair. |
Decision making |
All decision making is undertaken by the Trustees. |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 09010551) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Induction and training of new trustees |
Induction Programme |
All Trustees should receive: |
o An organisational chart. |
o Outline of current Boards skills and experience. |
o A copy of the previous year's annual report and financial report. |
o A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. |
o A copy of the previous board meeting minutes (once agreement for appointment has been made by the Trustees.) |
o A copy of the business plan. |
o Charity Commission CC3 - The Essential Trustee: What you need to know. |
o Charity Commission CC60 - The Hall Marks of an Effective Charity. |
o Copies of all the current up to date policies (once agreement for appointment has been made by the Trustees.) |
All new Trustees will be invited to attend: |
o Relevant lectures, talks, seminars, conferences and workshops held by FSTC UK |
o Charity dinners and open days. |
o All new Trustees will be encouraged to visit, at least, one of the exhibitions and projects which are funded by the Charity. |
Ongoing Support and Training |
Trustees will be offered ongoing training opportunities and be kept up to date with Charity Commission guidance and policy news through the Board meetings and via email. They will be invited to attend relevant training pertinent to their role, such as: |
o Health and Safety. |
o Employment Law. |
o Financial Management. |
o Diversity and Equal Opportunities. |
o Fundraising Strategies. |
This training may be in a collective setting, individual and may be provided either in-house or from other reputable training providers. |
Related parties |
At the Year-end there was FSTC Ltd who provided administrative support to the charity. |
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
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Registered Charity number |
Registered office |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 09010551) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
Trustees |
Independent Examiner |
Dunhams |
Chartered Accountants |
11 Warwick Road |
Old Trafford |
Stretford |
Manchester |
M16 0QQ |
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. |
Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation UK ('the Company') |
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2023. |
Responsibilities and basis of report |
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). |
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. |
Independent examiner's statement |
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: |
1. | accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or |
2. | the accounts do not accord with those records; or |
3. | the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or |
4. | the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). |
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. |
Mr Paul O'Brien BA FCA |
Dunhams |
Chartered Accountants |
11 Warwick Road |
Old Trafford |
Stretford |
Manchester |
M16 0QQ |
10 January 2024 |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Unrestricted | Total |
fund | funds |
Notes | £ | £ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
Donations and legacies |
EXPENDITURE ON |
Raising funds |
Charitable activities |
The Optics of Ibn al-Haytham | 5,000 | - |
Prize Award | 1,350 | - |
Other |
Total |
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
Total funds brought forward |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 198,840 |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 09010551) |
BALANCE SHEET |
30 APRIL 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Unrestricted | Total |
fund | funds |
Notes | £ | £ |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 6 |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 7 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
NET ASSETS |
FUNDS | 8 |
Unrestricted funds | 198,840 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 198,840 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 April 2023. |
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
(a) | ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
(b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. |
Presentational Currency |
The presentational currency of the financial statements is Pound Sterling (£). |
Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions |
The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland': |
• | the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows. |
Income |
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. |
Expenditure |
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. |
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. |
Tangible fixed assets |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. |
Computer equipment | - |
Taxation |
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. |
Fund accounting |
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. |
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. |
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. |
Foreign currencies |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result. |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
2. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 April 2023 nor for the year ended 30 April 2022. |
Trustees' expenses |
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 April 2023 nor for the year ended 30 April 2022. |
3. | STAFF COSTS |
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
4. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
Unrestricted |
fund |
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
Donations and legacies |
EXPENDITURE ON |
Raising funds |
Charitable activities |
Other |
Total |
NET INCOME |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
Total funds brought forward |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 198,840 |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
5. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Computer |
equipment |
£ |
COST |
At 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 April 2023 |
At 30 April 2022 |
6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Amounts owed by group undertakings |
Other debtors |
7. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Trade creditors |
Other creditors | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Accrued expenses |
8. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1.5.22 | in funds | 30.4.23 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 198,840 | (25,820 | ) | 173,020 |
TOTAL FUNDS | (25,820 | ) | 173,020 |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
8. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 11,064 | (36,884 | ) | (25,820 | ) |
TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | (25,820 | ) |
Comparatives for movement in funds |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1.5.21 | in funds | 30.4.22 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 109,601 | 89,239 | 198,840 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 109,601 | 89,239 | 198,840 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 102,969 | (13,730 | ) | 89,239 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 102,969 | (13,730 | ) | 89,239 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1.5.21 | in funds | 30.4.23 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 109,601 | 63,419 | 173,020 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 109,601 | 63,419 | 173,020 |
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND |
CIVILISATION UK |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023 |
8. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 114,033 | (50,614 | ) | 63,419 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 114,033 | (50,614 | ) | 63,419 |
9. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |