CAMBRIDGE MUSLIM COLLEGE
To advance the religion of Islam for the public benefit in accordance with the beliefs and practices of the four recognised Sunni schools of thought, including the provision of education and training of Muslim leaders and scholars to work in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, and through this to promote and advance religious and racial harmony.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £7,670,839, with free/unrestricted reserves of £1,263,868, which the trustees confirm remains above their stated policy target of four to six months of unrestricted expenditure (£600,000 to £900,000). The charity reported a net income of £121,665 for the year, supported by incoming resources of £1,878,174 against expenditure of £1,797,022. The trustees and auditors both confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to four to six months of unrestricted expenditure, estimated at £600,000 to £900,000.” — page 9
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07031673
Company officers (Companies House)
- ISMAIL, Saad Jawed on trustee list
- DAR, Muhammad Humayon Abbas, Dr on trustee list
- SULEMAN, Umer on trustee list
- FATIMA, Nawaz on trustee list
- SIDAT, Haroon Ebrahim on trustee list
- DEMIRI, Lejla, Professor on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/04/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (18/06/2020)
Trustees
- TIMOTHY JOHN WINTERchair
- Dr Haroon Sidat
- Dr Muhammad Humayon Dar
- Nawaz Fatima
- Professor Lejla Demiri
- Saad Jawed Ismail
- Umer Suleman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.0m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.7m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.3m | £922k |
Common questions
Is CAMBRIDGE MUSLIM COLLEGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £7,670,839, with free/unrestricted reserves of £1,263,868, which the trustees confirm remains above their stated policy target of four to six months of unrestricted expenditure (£600,000 to £900,000). The charity reported a net income of £121,665 for the year, supported by incoming resources of £1,878,174 against expenditure of £1,797,022. The trustees and auditors both confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chater Allan LLP.
Who funds CAMBRIDGE MUSLIM COLLEGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CAMBRIDGE MUSLIM COLLEGE as a grant recipient include RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST, ZOUQ FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £48k | |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £44k | |
| ZOUQ FOUNDATION | FY2023 | — | funded the tuition and accommodation fees of disadvantaged students enrolled on the Contextual Islamic Studies & Leadership course |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN ROAD CHAPEL | 1 | — |
| CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| THE BRENLEY TRUST | 1 | £77k |
| GREAT LAKES OUTREACH | 1 | £13k |
| RELEASE ERITREA | 1 | £4k |
| SYLVANUS LYSONS CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- CAM INTERNATIONAL
- IQRA NEWPORT TRUST
- ISLAMIC SHAKHSIYAH FOUNDATION
- THE CAMBRIDGE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- BARKING COMMUNITY FORUM
- NORTHAMPTON MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE MUSLIM COLLEGE | £1.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CAM INTERNATIONAL | £4.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| IQRA NEWPORT TRUST | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC SHAKHSIYAH FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CAMBRIDGE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARKING COMMUNITY FORUM | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |