THE AHMED ALI PETKAR FOUNDATION
Provide basic financial surport for the poor and needy.Provide basic help for the elderly poor and in need.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES MUST APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN FURTHERING THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ('THE OBJECTS'):A) TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN OR GRANT AID TO HOMES FOR THE AGED, ORPHANAGES OR OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THE RELIEF AND HELP TO THE POOR, NEEDY AND DESTITUTE PEOPLE, ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND AGED PERSONS. B) TO GRANT RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY VICTIMS DURING NATURAL CALAMITIES SUCH AS FAMINE, EARTH QUAKE, FLOOD, FIRE, PESTILENCE, BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DECIDE INCLUDING PROVIDING DONATIONS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS OR PERSONS ENGAGED IN SUCH RELIEF WORK.C) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS BY:I) THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ON AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP BASIS;II) PROMOTING AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF THE YOUNG AND OLD PEOPLE AND AWARENESS OF CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH; ANDIII) PROMOTING CHARITABLE GIVING AMONG THE PUBLICD) THE PROVISION OF BASIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO INCLUDE THE FUNDING OF ÔÇŸONE-OFFÔÇÖ BURSARIES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL STUDENT OR TRAINEEE) TO ESTABLISH, RUN, SUPPORT AND GRANT AID OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts for the year ended 31 July 2026 have been examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that the accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act and that the accounts accorded with those records. The examiner stated that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable regulatory requirements. No further disclosures or concerns were noted in the report.
What the accounts disclose
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2025) → no going-concern doubt (FY2026).
Policies the charity declares
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- EBRAHIM PETKARchair
- AMIR PETKAR
- AMIRA PETKAR
- RUQIA PETKAR
- SAIRA PETKAR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2026 | £41k | £48k |
| 31/07/2025 | £46k | £28k |
| 31/07/2024 | £30k | £32k |
| 31/07/2023 | £37k | £41k |
| 31/07/2022 | £46k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE AHMED ALI PETKAR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts for the year ended 31 July 2026 have been examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that the accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act and that the accounts accorded with those records. The examiner stated that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable regulatory requirements. No further disclosures or concerns were noted in the report. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.