ZUHRI TRUST
Education, Community Harmony, Islamic seminars and Youth activities
Objects
(1) 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 QURAN AND SUNNAH OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH AS EXPOUNDED BY THE SUNNI MUSLIM SCHOOL OF THOUGHT;(2) 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, TRAINING CENTRES AND SCHOOLS;(3) TO PROMOTE RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN DIFFERENT RACIAL AND FAITH GROUPS, IN WAYS THAT REDUCES CONFLICT AND CREATES TRUST, UNITY AND PEACE BETWEEN THEM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £85,816, resulting in total unrestricted net assets of £826,145. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of retaining £3,000, which is significantly below the actual unrestricted reserves held. The charity is funded primarily by donations and interest-free loans, with no staff employed on direct contracts.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming funds (apart from loans) was £185,514 of which £185,500 were donations.” — page 6
“The trustees have agreed a reserves policy of retaining £3,000 for the continuation of the operations in the event that income reduces significantly.” — page 6
“During the period, a connected person to trustee M A H Rayhan was paid remuneration under a service contract for imamat services totalling £14,500 during the year. Also, a trustee MD Enamul Farhan received remuneration totalling £3,900 for Imamat services under a service contract during the year.” — page 13
“Also, a trustee MD Enamul Farhan received remuneration totalling £3,900 for Imamat services under a service contract during the year.”
“During the period, a connected person to trustee M A H Rayhan was paid remuneration under a service contract for imamat services totalling £14,500 during the year.” — page 13
“Also, a trustee MD Enamul Farhan received remuneration totalling £3,900 for Imamat services under a service contract during the year.”
“During the period, a connected person to trustee M A H Rayhan was paid remuneration under a service contract for imamat services totalling £14,500 during the year.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- MUHAMMAD AHMADUL HOQUE RAYHANchair
- MD ENAMUL HOQUE FARHAN
- MUHAMMED ZILLUL HAQUE
- SAQIB MAHMOOD
- SHAHID MAHMOOD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £243k | £149k |
| 31/03/2024 | £186k | £100k |
| 31/03/2023 | £200k | £101k |
| 31/03/2022 | £564k | £67k |
| 31/03/2021 | £189k | £42k |
Common questions
Is ZUHRI TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £85,816, resulting in total unrestricted net assets of £826,145. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of retaining £3,000, which is significantly below the actual unrestricted reserves held. The charity is funded primarily by donations and interest-free loans, with no staff employed on direct contracts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COMET CHARITIES LTD | 1 | £126k |
| KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED | 1 | £73k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| UOHC FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £48k |
| THE ABC TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| ROWANVILLE LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- MADRASSA ZIA-UL QURAN
- A Z H R CHARITABLE TRUST
- ZLOTCHIV
- HAZRAT SULTAN BAHU TRUST (UK)
- FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST)
- MASJID FATIMAH ZAHRA (R.A.)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZUHRI TRUST | £243k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MADRASSA ZIA-UL QURAN | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| A Z H R CHARITABLE TRUST | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZLOTCHIV | £724k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAZRAT SULTAN BAHU TRUST (UK) | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) | £536k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |