AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN PARTICULARMUSLIMS, THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A NURSERY OR SCHOOL(S)AND COLLEGES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £302,098 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £10,332,710 to £10,031,862. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of holding approximately three months' average expenditure, which is significantly higher than the current unrestricted reserves of £10,031,862. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees considers holding unrestricted reserves amounting to approximately three months' average expenditure.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/07/2023)
Trustees
- AMIR NIAZI
- ARSHAD HUSSEIN DAUD
- FIRDOS QAZI
- HAROON KARIM
- IFFAT FARIDUDDIN
- MUHAMMAD NAEEM SIDDIQI
- YUNUS GULAM MAHOMED BOBAT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.5m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.4m | £1.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.4m | £1.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.2m | £1.6m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £302,098 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £10,332,710 to £10,031,862. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of holding approximately three months' average expenditure, which is significantly higher than the current unrestricted reserves of £10,031,862. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by M.Zaidi & Co.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £246k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION | 1 | £37k |
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- NOOR TRUST
- CAUSEWAY EDUCATION LTD
- BAYTUL ILM TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) | £536k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOOR TRUST | £490k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAUSEWAY EDUCATION LTD | £772k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BAYTUL ILM TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |