THE MARKFIELD INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
The Charity's objects and aims are to advance education in general,bearing a religious flavour.This is intended to be achieved through a variety of patterns,levels and modes of study and by a diversity of means of encouraging and developing learning and creativity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded an in-year surplus in unrestricted funds of £918,198 and holds unrestricted reserves of £1,039,801. However, the trustees acknowledge a material uncertainty regarding student recruitment and note that the charity continues to face structural financial pressures due to declining student numbers in certain programmes.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity does not hold any free reserves. Its reserve policy aims to accumulate free reserves equivalent to three months of operating expenditure over the next four years.”
“the trustees acknowledge that the position is subject to material uncertainty, particularly regarding student recruitment.” — page 6
“The Al-Medina Trust - trustees in common The Al-Medina Trust made donation of a property 27-35 New Road, Chatham to MIHE during the year which was values at £845,000 (2024 - £45,000).”
“Madina Trust - trustees in common Madina Trust made a donation to MIHE during the year of £12,000 {2024 - £12,000).”
“The Al-Medina Trust - trustees in common The Al-Medina Trust made donation of a property 27-35 New Road, Chatham to MIHE during the year which was values at £845,000 (2024 - £45,000).”
“Madina Trust - trustees in common Madina Trust made a donation to MIHE during the year of £12,000 {2024 - £12,000).”
“The Al-Medina Trust - trustees in common The Al-Medina Trust made donation of a property 27-35 New Road, Chatham to MIHE during the year which was values at £845,000 (2024 - £45,000).”
“Madina Trust - trustees in common Madina Trust made a donation to MIHE during the year of £12,000 {2024 - £12,000).”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → material uncertainty (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr. Zahid Parvez — Rector
- Dr. Haroon Bashir — Head of Research
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Muhammad Mashuq Allychair
- Dr Mahera Ruby
- Dr SALMAN MUZAFFAR AHMAD
- FAROOQ SALMAN MURAD
- Marwan Izzeldin
- Mohamed Hamza Mohamed Hazim
- Muhammad Tahir Abdullah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.6m | £751k |
| 31/12/2024 | £896k | £706k |
| 31/12/2023 | £610k | £670k |
| 31/12/2022 | £630k | £701k |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.0m | £656k |
Common questions
Is THE MARKFIELD INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded an in-year surplus in unrestricted funds of £918,198 and holds unrestricted reserves of £1,039,801. However, the trustees acknowledge a material uncertainty regarding student recruitment and note that the charity continues to face structural financial pressures due to declining student numbers in certain programmes. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Who funds THE MARKFIELD INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MARKFIELD INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION as a grant recipient include EDITH MURPHY FOUNDATION, AL - MEDINA TRUST, MADINA TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- FAROOQ SALMAN MURAD — trustee here and at AL - MEDINA TRUST
- FAROOQ SALMAN MURAD — trustee here and at MADINA TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDITH MURPHY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £50k | Education |
| AL - MEDINA TRUST | FY2021 | £40k | |
| EDITH MURPHY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k | Education |
| MADINA TRUST | FY2025 | £12k |