ABDUL KARIM CHARITABLE TRUST
The objective of the charity are the advancement of the religion of Islam and education in general according to the tenets of the Suni Islamic Faith and the relief of poverty of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION OF ISLAM AND EDUCATION IN GENERAL AND/OR ACCORDING TO THE TENETS OF THE SUNI ISLAMIC FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JURISTIC INTERPRETATION OF GRAND MUFTI OF DARUL ULOOM AL-ARABIYA AL ISLAMYA, HOLCOMBE HALL, HOLCOMBE, NEAR BURY, LANCASHIRE; THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS WITHIN ENGLAND AND WALES OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £3,806 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £32,268. Per the balance sheet, net assets stood at £72,651, comprising freehold buildings valued at £54,000 and current assets of £19,047. The trustees maintain a reserves policy aiming to ensure sufficient funds are maintained to carry out activities, though no specific monetary target is stated.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors aim to ensure that sufficient funds are maintained to enable the charity to carry out its activities.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- ASHRAF ABDUL GAFFAR
- IQBAL ABDUL GAFFAR
- NAZEER ABDUL GAFFAR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £32k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £40k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £20k | £26k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £26k | £12k |
Common questions
Is ABDUL KARIM CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £3,806 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £32,268. Per the balance sheet, net assets stood at £72,651, comprising freehold buildings valued at £54,000 and current assets of £19,047. The trustees maintain a reserves policy aiming to ensure sufficient funds are maintained to carry out activities, though no specific monetary target is stated. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.