IMAM ALI FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1172217 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The objects of the Charity are for the public benefit:A) the advancement of education and religion with particular emphasis on religious studies and IslamB) the relief of poverty, sickness and distress,C) the provision of facilities, for those who practice the Islamic faith in the interests of social welfare and with the aim of improving conditions of life of the beneficiaries

Causes: Education/training · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£836k
Latest spending
£646k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,674,412, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months of direct and operating costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months direct and operating costs (held: £3.7m)
The charity has sufficient funds to meet at least 6 months direct and operating costs as required per the reserves policy.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Syed M Rizvi received £15,050 for lectures and promotion of Islamic faith.
Syed M Rizvi was paid £15,050 (2024: £14,400) during the year for lectures and promotion of Islamic faith. — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 13. Trustee remuneration and expenses
Syed M Rizvi was paid £15,050 (2024: £14,400) during the year for lectures and promotion of Islamic faith. No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the other trustees. — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Merali's. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

7 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (7 freehold); recorded price paid £523k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)

Total income
£836k
Total spending
£646k
Reserves (reported)
£107k
Employees
5

Reported reserves equal ~2.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/06/2025£836k£646k
30/06/2024£472k£627k
30/06/2023£1.2m£615k
30/06/2022£690k£1.9m
30/06/2021£570k£487k

Common questions

Is IMAM ALI FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,674,412, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months of direct and operating costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Merali's.