BILAL ACADEMY
Our Doctrine is to promote the teachings of the Quran, the Prophet Muhammad and his companions (peace be upon him and them) as expounded by the Pious predecessors (peace be upon them).We aim to advance the education of the public and young people by providing language classes and recreational activities to develop their capabilities that they may grow to become good citizens
Objects
(I) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THE PROVISION OR THE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND ADULT LEARNING PROGRAMMES, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;(II) TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM, BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, PROMOTING THE TEACHINGS AND TENETS OF ISLAM, PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP AND PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR ISLAMIC EDUCATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE QUR?AAN AND THE SUNNAH OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) AS DEFINED AND INTERPRETED BY THE AHLE SUNNAH WAL JAMA?AH SCHOOL OF THOUGHT;(III) TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, THE DISABLED, VICTIMS OF NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS AND OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED, BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;(IV) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH AMONG THE POOR, UNDERPRIVILEGED AND PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, MEDICINES OR GRANTS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, OR PROVISION OF HEALTH EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;(V) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a minimal surplus of £279.14 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £280,536.44 closely matching total expenditure of £280,257.30. The trustees note that the charity faces a financial burden from repaying loans taken to complete building renovations over a five-year period. Despite these challenges, the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £23,148.18 at the end of the period.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- BASHIR SALLOOchair
- EBRAHIM YUNUS ESAKJEE
- Muhammad Bilal Bawa
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £281k | £280k |
| 31/12/2023 | £262k | £258k |
| 31/12/2022 | £262k | £265k |
| 31/12/2021 | £151k | £155k |
| 31/12/2020 | £105k | £102k |
Common questions
Is BILAL ACADEMY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a minimal surplus of £279.14 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £280,536.44 closely matching total expenditure of £280,257.30. The trustees note that the charity faces a financial burden from repaying loans taken to complete building renovations over a five-year period. Despite these challenges, the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £23,148.18 at the end of the period.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £520k |
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- SUFFAH ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
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- SADR UL ULAMA ACADEMY
- AL QURAN ACADEMY LONDON
- THE ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILAL ACADEMY | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUFFAH ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INSTITUTE | £673k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| QURAN HUB ACADEMY | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SADR UL ULAMA ACADEMY | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL QURAN ACADEMY LONDON | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |