TAQWA INSTITUTE
The objectives of the trust, as set out in its governing document are:To advance education for the public benefit by the provision of but not limited to Islamic and secular, co-curricular & supplementary education, social welfare and social enterprise. When planning activities for the period, the trustees have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £298,429, which the trustees confirm has been maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure as per their stated policy. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £20,840 for the year, with total income of £204,437 against total expenditure of £225,277.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 17
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year charity paid remuneration of £18,031 (2024: £6,875) to the trustees in addition to their trusteeship.” — page 16
“Formalised the joint-venture governance and financial control arrangements for The Forest Tree Nursery Ltd” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Trustees
- ANIQA IRAM RASHIDchair
- ABDULLAH ALI NAVEED
- ANEESA SOHEIL
- HANA YUSRA ZAMURAD FARMAN
- Nuriyah Laraib Akram
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £204k | £225k |
| 30/09/2024 | £260k | £169k |
| 30/09/2023 | £203k | £190k |
| 30/09/2022 | £125k | £114k |
| 30/09/2021 | £154k | £96k |
Common questions
Is TAQWA INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £298,429, which the trustees confirm has been maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure as per their stated policy. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £20,840 for the year, with total income of £204,437 against total expenditure of £225,277. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of TAQWA INSTITUTE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAQWA INSTITUTE | £204k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE WAQF TRUST | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE IHR TRUST | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-MARKAZUL-ILMI | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIDDIQIYYA EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BAYTUL ILM TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |