ORISON CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £240,932 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted fund balances to £871,650. The trustees report that the charity has adequate bank balances and unrestricted funds to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level in excess of expected support and governance costs.” — page 5
“During the year a member of key management personnel to whom the trustees have delegated significant authority in the day-to-day running of various charitable activities received an interest-free loan of £66,000, secured on assets of the employee, which is repayable in instalments over a fixed term in accordance with a loan agreement. At the reporting date, £59,000 remained outstanding within debtors (2024: £nil).” — page 21
“During the year aggregate donations amounting to £17,602 (2024: £5,803) were received from trustees and their close family members and aggregate donations amounting to £nil (2024: £4,824) were received from private companies controlled by a trustee.” — page 21
“During the year a member of key management personnel to whom the trustees have delegated significant authority in the day-to-day running of various charitable activities received an interest-free loan of £66,000, secured on assets of the employee, which is repayable in instalments over a fixed term in accordance with a loan agreement. At the reporting date, £59,000 remained outstanding within debtors (2024: £nil).” — page 21
“During the year aggregate donations amounting to £17,602 (2024: £5,803) were received from trustees and their close family members and aggregate donations amounting to £nil (2024: £4,824) were received from private companies controlled by a trustee.” — page 21
“During the year a member of key management personnel to whom the trustees have delegated significant authority in the day-to-day running of various charitable activities received an interest-free loan of £66,000, secured on assets of the employee, which is repayable in instalments over a fixed term in accordance with a loan agreement. At the reporting date, £59,000 remained outstanding within debtors (2024: £nil).” — page 21
“During the year aggregate donations amounting to £17,602 (2024: £5,803) were received from trustees and their close family members and aggregate donations amounting to £nil (2024: £4,824) were received from private companies controlled by a trustee.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/11/2023)
Trustees
- Jamil Rajabali Bandali
- Mustafa Mohsin Ali Mohamed
- Taslim Kanji
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.8m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.1m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.6m | £2.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.5m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is ORISON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £240,932 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted fund balances to £871,650. The trustees report that the charity has adequate bank balances and unrestricted funds to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Deitch Cooper LLP.
Who funds ORISON CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ORISON CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE WORLD FEDERATION OF KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITIES, TWO HANDS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £34k |
| THE IMAM HUSSEIN FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |