MUSLIM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
MRDF undertakes its work through diverse activities including research and publishing programmes, corporate retreats and development programmes, organising conferences, seminars and lecture tours and analysis of news, information and media material.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a modest net loss of £11,025 for the period, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £44,957 to £33,932. The trustees confirm the charity remained financially stable and resilient, with reserves of £33,932 exceeding the stated policy target of £30,000.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments (excluding pension costs) in excess of £60,000 per annum.” — page 27
“It has established a policy that reserves should cover three months of unavoidable costs. This target level is a reserve of £30,000”
“Mr Y Patel received a salary of £8,550 (2024 £10,200) for his role as a CEO and general manager. He did not receive any remuneration for his role as a Trustee.” — page 28
“Mr Y Patel received a salary of £8,550 (2024 £10,200) for his role as a CEO and general manager. He did not receive any remuneration for his role as a Trustee.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- FARID HAIBATANchair
- Mujahid Khalid
- YUNUS ABDULLAH PATEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £990k | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £989k | £992k |
| 31/12/2023 | £876k | £880k |
| 31/12/2022 | £915k | £921k |
| 31/12/2021 | £712k | £687k |
Common questions
Is MUSLIM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a modest net loss of £11,025 for the period, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £44,957 to £33,932. The trustees confirm the charity remained financially stable and resilient, with reserves of £33,932 exceeding the stated policy target of £30,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of MUSLIM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSLIM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | £990k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSLIM YOUTH FOUNDATION | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MUSLIM WORLD LEAGUE LONDON OFFICE TRUST | £772k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRADFORD MUSLIM WELFARE SOCIETY | £307k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSLIM (HANFI-SUNNI) ASSOCIATION | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |