SAFAR ACADEMY TRUST
Dissemination of Islamic education & pedagogy; Development of resources & providing support to schools that teach Islamic subjects; Running school in the UK for childern & Adults teaching Islamic studies; Providing training to school staff and needy; and helping the needy people abroad.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £215,338, while the charity generated a net income of £130,139 from total incoming resources of £1,522,997. The trustees report that the group made a profit in both 2025 and 2024 and expects to continue doing so, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“a reserve policy is established whereby the unrestricted funds not committed should be held in reserve and maintained at a level which ensures that Safar Academy Trust core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty.”
“Other creditors of the group includes an amount of £233,349 (2024 - £102,471) owed to a related party.” — page 33
“Debtors for the parent charity includes an amount of £227,861 (2024 - £254,585) due from the subsidiary company.” — page 33
“Other creditors of the group includes an amount of £233,349 (2024 - £102,471) owed to a related party.” — page 33
“Debtors for the parent charity includes an amount of £227,861 (2024 - £254,585) due from the subsidiary company.” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Mohammed Baig
- Shahzad Abdul Wasim
- Shaikh Mohammad Ali Amjad
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £611k | £645k |
Common questions
Is SAFAR ACADEMY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £215,338, while the charity generated a net income of £130,139 from total incoming resources of £1,522,997. The trustees report that the group made a profit in both 2025 and 2024 and expects to continue doing so, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Duncan & Toplis Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £412k |
Charities like this
- AL-ISLAH SCHOOLS TRUST
- AL JAMEAH AL SAYFIYAH TRUST
- ISLAMIA SCHOOLS LIMITED
- AL-MUNTADA AL-ISLAMI TRUST
- RABIA EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFAR ACADEMY TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-ISLAH SCHOOLS TRUST | £283k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL JAMEAH AL SAYFIYAH TRUST | £656k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIA SCHOOLS LIMITED | £2.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | noted |
| AL-MUNTADA AL-ISLAMI TRUST | £366k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RABIA EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |