AL KAWTHAR FOUNDATION
To provide relief of poverty, sickness and distress, advancement of the Islamic religion in accordance with the "Shia" school of thought and to advance education.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY THAT THE TRUSTEES WILL BE PURSUING WILL BE:A) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS BY PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES AND FACILITIES AS ARENECESSARY INCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES;B) TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "SHIA" SCHOOL OF THOUGHT BY SUCH MEANSAS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE;C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND SUCH ITEMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES AS REQUIREDPARTICULARLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUNG PEOPLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,747 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total funds carried forward increased to £74,290, supported by incoming resources of £78,687 primarily from donations. The trustees note that the charity benefits from voluntary donations without the need for active sourcing or appeals.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2025 (received 03/11/2026, 3 days after the 31/10/2026 due date).
Trustees
- SHABBIRALI MOHAMED HUSEIN WALJIchair
- NURJEHAN SHABBIRALI WALJI
- REZAHUSSEIN MAHMOOD HOODA
- RIZWAN SHAFIQ WALJI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £79k | £57k |
| 31/12/2024 | £20k | £89k |
| 31/12/2023 | £46k | £77k |
| 31/12/2022 | £139k | £195k |
| 31/12/2021 | £74k | £204k |
Common questions
Is AL KAWTHAR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,747 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total funds carried forward increased to £74,290, supported by incoming resources of £78,687 primarily from donations. The trustees note that the charity benefits from voluntary donations without the need for active sourcing or appeals. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DAKRI CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £17k |
| SABEEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £424k |
| BAIG WELFARE FOUNDATION | 1 | £77k |
| EPSOM AND EWELL ISLAMIC SOCIETY | 1 | £52k |
| MAJI PATEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| Indigent Welfare and Education Trust | 1 | £2k |
| THE CMA WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- AL KAWTHAR ACADEMY
- AL-ZAHRA ASSOCIATION
- AL-KHAYR ACADEMY
- AL KAWTHER TRUST
- AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION
- AL-SADAQAH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL KAWTHAR FOUNDATION | £79k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL KAWTHAR ACADEMY | £271k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AL-ZAHRA ASSOCIATION | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-KHAYR ACADEMY | £442k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL KAWTHER TRUST | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION | £74.8m | £57,624 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |