MUSLIM HANDS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £33.4m from £35.1m in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £39.4m, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity reports that its unrestricted reserves position offers assurance that it can continue current activities, having addressed previous shortfalls through new budgets and systems.
What the accounts disclose
“Emoluments between: £60,000-£69,999 - Two (Five in 2023). £70,000 - £79,999 - Six (Five in 2023).”
“Emoluments between: £60,000-£69,999 - Two (Five in 2023). £70,000 - £79,999 - Six (Five in 2023).”
“the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible and intangible fixed assets (“the free reserves”) held by the charity should not be less than £600,000.”
“During the period, Syed Lakhte Hassanain, a Trustee of the Charity, was paid £71,872 (2023: £76,539) for his services to the charity as an employee.” — page 55
“M N Syed the son of Syed Lakhte Hassanain, a Trustee of the Charity, is employed by Muslim Hands and was paid a salary of £35,919 for the period (2023: £33,417). The Chairman's son also employed was MH Syed - paid £12,695 (2023: £4,729)” — page 60
“During the period, Syed Lakhte Hassanain, a Trustee of the Charity, was paid £71,872 (2023: £76,539) for his services to the charity as an employee.” — page 55
“M N Syed the son of Syed Lakhte Hassanain, a Trustee of the Charity, is employed by Muslim Hands and was paid a salary of £35,919 for the period (2023: £33,417). The Chairman's son also employed was MH Syed - paid £12,695 (2023: £4,729)” — page 60
“During the period, Syed Lakhte Hassanain, a Trustee of the Charity, was paid £71,872 (2023: £76,539) for his services to the charity as an employee.” — page 55
“M N Syed the son of Syed Lakhte Hassanain, a Trustee of the Charity, is employed by Muslim Hands and was paid a salary of £35,919 for the period (2023: £33,417). The Chairman's son also employed was MH Syed - paid £12,695 (2023: £4,729)” — page 60
“During the period, Syed Lakhte Hassanain, a Trustee of the Charity, was paid £71,872 (2023: £76,539) for his services to the charity as an employee.” — page 55
“M N Syed the son of Syed Lakhte Hassanain, a Trustee of the Charity, is employed by Muslim Hands and was paid a salary of £35,919 for the period (2023: £33,417). The Chairman's son also employed was MH Syed - paid £12,695 (2023: £4,729)” — page 60
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2023) to £70,000 - £79,999 (FY2024).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 10 (FY2023) → 8 (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/03/2023)
Trustees
- SYED LAKHTE HASSANAINchair
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- MOHAMMAD ARSHAD JAMIL
- PIR MUHAMMAD AMIN-UL-HASNAT SHAH
- SAFFI ULLAH
- SAHIBZADA GHULAM JEELANI
- SAHIBZADA SHAFQAT AHMED SHAH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £33.4m | £39.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £35.1m | £33.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £33.2m | £35.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £37.1m | £33.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £32.5m | £27.7m |
Common questions
Is MUSLIM HANDS financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income decreased to £33.4m from £35.1m in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £39.4m, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity reports that its unrestricted reserves position offers assurance that it can continue current activities, having addressed previous shortfalls through new budgets and systems. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of MUSLIM HANDS earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £79,999 band, and 8 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds MUSLIM HANDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSLIM HANDS as a grant recipient include PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION, THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED, RAFAH INTERNATIONAL, ZAIMAH, ZOUQ FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k |
| RAFAH INTERNATIONAL | FY2023 | £7k |
| ZAIMAH | FY2022 | £0 |
| ZOUQ FOUNDATION | FY2024 | — |
| ZOUQ FOUNDATION | FY2024 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MUSLIM COMMUNITY & EDUCATION CENTRE (MCEC) | 2 | £51k |
| MIRZA SHARIF AHMAD FOUNDATION | 1 | £5.6m |
| MAJLIS ANSARULLAH (UK) LTD | 1 | £265k |
| THE TURNER-KIRK TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |