UJALA FOUNDATION
The charity organisation, based at The Manor Park Pavillion (Slough, SL2 1NP) provides activities such as multicultural/multi-faith get-together meetings for communal and religious harmony, serving food/refreshments for the elderly, and for other religious activities including daily prayers, holding festivals and special occasions with residents of all faiths.
Objects
1.THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A) ADVISING ON ISLAMIC LAW;B)PROVIDING MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELLING;C) PROVIDING CLASSICAL ISLAMIC AND ARABIC EDUCATIONAL CLASSES TO ALL;D) PROVIDING A LOCAL YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTRE;2. THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY:A) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS 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 UNDER PRACTICES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £255,748 at the end of the financial year, representing an increase from the previous year's £255,499. The trustees confirmed that sufficient funds are held to continue carrying out charitable activities, and the independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Zulfiqar Alichair
- ARSHAD MEHMOOD
- Aqeel Ahmad Malik
- Fakim Jaumbocus
- Farah Malik
- Hamzah Usman Mahmood
- Mohammed Usman
- Zafar Iqbal
- Zafar Javed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £191k | £181k |
| 31/03/2024 | £174k | £159k |
| 31/03/2023 | £186k | £119k |
| 31/03/2022 | £104k | £95k |
| 31/03/2021 | £68k | £89k |
Common questions
Is UJALA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £255,748 at the end of the financial year, representing an increase from the previous year's £255,499. The trustees confirmed that sufficient funds are held to continue carrying out charitable activities, and the independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2020 | £10k | Coffee Morning |