THE YADIRAN TRUST
The promotion of medical and veterinary researchThe advancement of education in Iran through the support of individuals and institutionsAdvancement of education and povertyPromotion and preservation of the Persian Artistic and Cultural heritage
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST ARE TO BENEFIT INSTITUTIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW AND/OR TO PROMOTE PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £2,652,638, which the trustees review to ensure they are adequate to fulfil continuing obligations. The charity reported a net income of £141,632 for the year, derived primarily from bank interest, with total charitable expenditure of £22,260. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Bank interest receivable 163,892” — page 10
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds to the level required to provide sufficient funds to cover administration costs.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- ALIREZA RASTEGAR
- Jan Matthews
- SOUSSI RASTEGAR KERMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £164k | £22k |
| 31/03/2024 | £54k | £162k |
| 31/03/2023 | £286k | £241k |
| 31/03/2022 | £708k | £76k |
| 31/03/2021 | £36k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE YADIRAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £2,652,638, which the trustees review to ensure they are adequate to fulfil continuing obligations. The charity reported a net income of £141,632 for the year, derived primarily from bank interest, with total charitable expenditure of £22,260. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £78k |
| ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £4k |
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- IRAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
- DIOCESE OF IRAN TRUST FUND
- YATZIV TRUST
- THE HADRIAN TRUST
- THE IDRIES SHAH FOUNDATION
- MULTIMEDIA THEOLOGICAL TRAINING LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE YADIRAN TRUST | £164k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| IRAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION | £169k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DIOCESE OF IRAN TRUST FUND | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YATZIV TRUST | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HADRIAN TRUST | £268k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE IDRIES SHAH FOUNDATION | £71k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |