OLDHAM INTERFAITH FORUM
THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY; A) EDUCATION THE PUBLIC IN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS BELIEFS INCLUDING AN AWARENESS OF THEIR DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND THEIR COMMON GROUND TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN PERSONS OF DIFFERENT FAITHS; B) PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds decreased from £93,787 to £92,517 during the year, resulting in a net cash outflow of £1,270. The charity's reserves policy aims to hold reserves equal to at least three months' expenditure, though the current unrestricted balance of £92,517 significantly exceeds this target based on the reported annual expenditure of £62,875.
What the accounts disclose
“the aim is to have reserves at least equal to three months’ expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- ABDUL BASIT SHAH
- Betsy Jones
- JITENDRA BHIMJI KARA
- Navaid Afzal
- Rev DANIEL JOHN ASHWORTH BURTON
- Rev PHILIP Sumner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £62k | £63k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £91k | £81k |
| 31/03/2022 | £129k | £112k |
| 31/03/2021 | £71k | £61k |
Common questions
Is OLDHAM INTERFAITH FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds decreased from £93,787 to £92,517 during the year, resulting in a net cash outflow of £1,270. The charity's reserves policy aims to hold reserves equal to at least three months' expenditure, though the current unrestricted balance of £92,517 significantly exceeds this target based on the reported annual expenditure of £62,875. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2022 | £80k | Oldham Interfaith development |