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.
Objects
1. THE NAME OF THE TRUST IS AL-MARKAZUL-ILMI. 2. THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST ARE TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN BOTH SECULAR AND THE ISLAMIC FAITH.3. THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME (AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL) OF THE TRUST IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
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 | £470k |
Charities like this
- ALMARKAZ UL ISLAMI LTD
- BAYTUL ILM TRUST
- MARKAZUL-ULOOM-AL-ISLAMIYYA
- MADINA TRUST
- MARKAZUL ULOOM
- AL JAMEAH AL SAYFIYAH 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 |
| ALMARKAZ UL ISLAMI LTD | £460k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | 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 |