AL-MARKAZUL-ILMI
The object and activities of the trust are to establish and operate an institution for the advancement of education in both secular and the Islamic faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £21,698 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward reaching £266,367. The trustees report that the institution maintains a good balance between achievement and service, supported by increased fee income and managed expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“It is policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately 12 months' regular expenditure.” — page 3
Trustees
- YUSUF BHAMchair
- AYUB KAYAT
- HUSSAIN GORA
- ISMAIL RAJA
- SHABBIR AHMED YUSUF PATEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £218k | £197k |
| 31/08/2024 | £219k | £215k |
| 31/08/2023 | £177k | £171k |
| 31/08/2022 | £148k | £168k |
| 31/08/2021 | £107k | £102k |
Common questions
Is AL-MARKAZUL-ILMI financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £21,698 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward reaching £266,367. The trustees report that the institution maintains a good balance between achievement and service, supported by increased fee income and managed expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £412k |
Charities like this
- BAYTUL ILM TRUST
- MARKAZUL-ULOOM-AL-ISLAMIYYA
- MADINA TRUST
- MARKAZUL ULOOM
- AL JAMEAH AL SAYFIYAH TRUST
- AL-ISLAH SCHOOLS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL-MARKAZUL-ILMI | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BAYTUL ILM TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MARKAZUL-ULOOM-AL-ISLAMIYYA | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MADINA TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MARKAZUL ULOOM | £384k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| AL JAMEAH AL SAYFIYAH TRUST | £656k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |