AID 4 UMMAH
The charity aims to fundraise through various charitable activities such as rice distribution, water wells and food projects to raise funds for the disadvantaged people worldwide. we aim to work with partner agencies to deliver the projects. The charity will be looking to have volunteers out in the areas who will work/assist the organisation in reaching its objectives.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ('OBJECTS') ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY AND OTHER COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDEA. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, IN PARTICULAR, EDUCATION PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TENETS OF ISLAM;B. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTYC. THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER NEED;D. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH;AND, IN FURTHERING THE OBJECTS, THE CHARITY SHALL OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised over £2.4m and held unrestricted reserves of £410,415, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations for three months of operating costs. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s reserve policy is to hold equivalent to three months operating costs.”
“During the accounting period, the charity gave a financial assistance grant, under 4.1 of the Articles of Association to a trustee, Mr M Mulla of £22,276 (2023: £nil), which has been repaid in full and no balance was outstanding at the period end 28 February 2025.” — page 45
“Aid 4 Ummah utilises land owned by 2 Trustees to further charitable activities in Sierra Leone through Aid 4 Ummah (SL) Ltd.” — page 42
“During the accounting period, the charity gave a financial assistance grant, under 4.1 of the Articles of Association to a trustee, Mr M Mulla of £22,276 (2023: £nil), which has been repaid in full and no balance was outstanding at the period end 28 February 2025.” — page 45
“Aid 4 Ummah utilises land owned by 2 Trustees to further charitable activities in Sierra Leone through Aid 4 Ummah (SL) Ltd.” — page 42
“Aid 4 Ummah (SL) Ltd has been set up to manage the charitable works in Sierra Leone” — page 5
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
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- 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
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 09162860
Company officers (Companies House)
- ISMAIL, Zubier Mohmed Iqbal on trustee list
- MULLA, Ismail Liyakat on trustee list
- MULLA, Mubeen on trustee list
- MULLA, Salim not on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Trustees
- MUBEEN MULLAchair
- ISMAIL MULLA
- Naveed Iqbal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £2.4m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £861k | £900k |
| 31/08/2022 | £696k | £788k |
| 31/08/2021 | £541k | £486k |
| 31/08/2020 | £776k | £624k |
Common questions
Is AID 4 UMMAH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised over £2.4m and held unrestricted reserves of £410,415, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations for three months of operating costs. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xaviers Accountants Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| SABEEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £170k |
| FESTIVAL MEDICAL SERVICES | 1 | £41k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AID 4 UMMAH | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ONE UMMAH | £24.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UMMAH RELIEF MISSION | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AID INTERNATIONAL UK | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL UMMAH TRUST | £351k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGE2AID | £333k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |