MARKAZUL ULOOM
The trust runs the Markazul Uloom, an independent education institute for Boys and Girls, which is registered with the Department of Education and Skills (DfES). It combines a college of Higher Islamic Education and a Secondary School. It offers secondary (GCSE) and further education (A levels) from 2014, as well as advanced Islamic Education and caters for the 12 to 23 age group.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £33,297 for the year ended 31 August 2025, a reversal from the previous year's surplus, primarily due to a significant decrease in donations. Despite this deficit, unrestricted funds remain at £1,812,165, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to approximately 12 months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity's principal funding source remains school fees, which increased to £335,307, helping to offset the drop in voluntary income.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately 12 months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- MOHAMMED HANIF AMLA
- MUHAMMAD SALMAN BAWA
- MUHAMMAD YOUSUF BAWA
- Muhammad Bilal Bawa
- SALIM H SIDAT
- YUNUS YAKUB RAVAT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £384k | £417k |
| 31/08/2024 | £457k | £441k |
| 31/08/2023 | £349k | £378k |
| 31/08/2022 | £293k | £371k |
| 31/08/2021 | £332k | £333k |
Common questions
Is MARKAZUL ULOOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £33,297 for the year ended 31 August 2025, a reversal from the previous year's surplus, primarily due to a significant decrease in donations. Despite this deficit, unrestricted funds remain at £1,812,165, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to approximately 12 months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity's principal funding source remains school fees, which increased to £335,307, helping to offset the drop in voluntary income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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- MARKAZUL-ULOOM-AL-ISLAMIYYA
- AL-MARKAZUL-ILMI
- MARKAZI JAMIA MOSQUE RIZA & ISLAMIC CENTRE
- AL-ISLAH SCHOOLS TRUST
- AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST
- ISLAMIA SCHOOLS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKAZUL ULOOM | £384k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MARKAZUL-ULOOM-AL-ISLAMIYYA | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-MARKAZUL-ILMI | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARKAZI JAMIA MOSQUE RIZA & ISLAMIC CENTRE | £267k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-ISLAH SCHOOLS TRUST | £283k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |