MIRZA SHARIF AHMAD FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £246,000, which is below its stated policy target of £287,000 (one year's worth of grants). The charity is materially dependent on grant funding from a related party, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat International, to meet operational costs, although the trustees have received a letter of support confirming continued funding for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“This policy objective is specifically to ensure the Charity can cover one year's worth of grants payable from reserves, which, for 2025, would equate to £287k.”
“The Foundation is materially dependent on grant funding from Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat International ("AMJI") to meet its operational costs and continue its charitable activities. The Trustees have obtained a formal letter of support from AMJI confirming its intention to continue providing financial support to the Foundation for the foreseeable future.” — page 8
“The loan from Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat International is interest-free and is not repayable within 12 months of the balance sheet date. No interest was charged during the year ended 30 September 2025 (2024: £nil). The movement in the AMJI loan of £15,000 reflects additional social investment drawdowns during the year, consistent with the Statement of Cash Flows.” — page 34
“The principal source of funding received from Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat International ("AMJI"), a registered charity, amounts to £425k (year ended September 30, 2024: £2,643k).” — page 7
“The loan from Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat International is interest-free and is not repayable within 12 months of the balance sheet date. No interest was charged during the year ended 30 September 2025 (2024: £nil). The movement in the AMJI loan of £15,000 reflects additional social investment drawdowns during the year, consistent with the Statement of Cash Flows.” — page 34
“The principal source of funding received from Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat International ("AMJI"), a registered charity, amounts to £425k (year ended September 30, 2024: £2,643k).” — page 7
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Dr CHAUDHRY NASIR AHMADchair
- Abdul Fateh Ahmad
- Ashfaq Ahmad Khan
- Attique Ahmad Rana
- FATEH AHMAD KHAN DAHRI
- MR MIRZA MAHMOOD AHMAD
- Muhammad Saif Ullah Saleem
- SHAJAR AHMAD FAROOQI
- ZAHEER AHMED CHOUDHRY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £1.0m | £847k |
| 30/09/2024 | £3.2m | £3.4m |
| 30/09/2023 | £2.8m | £2.6m |
| 30/09/2022 | £2.4m | £1.8m |
| 30/09/2021 | £1.8m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is MIRZA SHARIF AHMAD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £246,000, which is below its stated policy target of £287,000 (one year's worth of grants). The charity is materially dependent on grant funding from a related party, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat International, to meet operational costs, although the trustees have received a letter of support confirming continued funding for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAJLIS ANSARULLAH (UK) LTD | 1 | £265k |