MUSLIM AID
Whilst responding to emergencies is one of our major priorities, we also work on strategic programmes to eliminate poverty that focus upon:EducationSkills trainingProvision of clean waterHealthcareIncome generation projects
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3.7 million for the year, with total income rising to £23.8 million. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £6.7 million, providing just over ten months of operating cover in line with the Board-approved policy. The Trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Community donations £12,814,023, 54%”
“Expenditure on fundraising activities, including allocated support costs, totalled £3.4 million (2023: £2.3 million).”
“Muslim Aid seeks to maintain reserves sufficient to cover ten months of global operating expenditure”
Advertised salaries (public job ads)
- Governance and Performance Manager — £41,000 - £55,500 per year
- Data, Risk and Compliance Officer — £34,420 - £42,068 per year
- Executive Officer to CEO — £34,420 - £42,068 per year
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/02/2018)
Trustees
- Raihan Alfaradhichair
- Andleen Razzaq
- Dr Mohamed Amjad Mohamed Saleem
- Dr SARA PANTULIANO
- Dr Zaza Johnson Elsheikh
- Faria Harooj Ali MBE
- Haseeb Khan
- Mohammed Abdul Aziz
- SYED TOHEL AHMED
- Tabetha Bhatti
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £23.7m | £20.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £21.2m | £18.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £20.9m | £20.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £20.3m | £21.7m |
| 31/12/2020 | £20.0m | £19.8m |
Common questions
Is MUSLIM AID financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3.7 million for the year, with total income rising to £23.8 million. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £6.7 million, providing just over ten months of operating cover in line with the Board-approved policy. The Trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds MUSLIM AID?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSLIM AID as a grant recipient include RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST, MUSLIM WELFARE BOARD, Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £20k | |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | |
| MUSLIM WELFARE BOARD | FY2025 | £10k | |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2025 | £700 | Employee charitable collections |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IHELP GLOBAL | 2 | £24k |
| SHELTERBOX TRUST | 1 | £2.0m |
| PENNY APPEAL | 1 | £644k |
| THE CMA WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £468k |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K | 1 | £287k |
| GIVE A GIFT | 1 | £222k |
| CATHOLIC AGENCY FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT | 1 | £96k |
| START NETWORK | 1 | £89k |
Charities like this
- MUSLIM CHARITY HELPING THE NEEDY
- ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE
- ISLAMIC HELP
- MUSLIM RELIEF
- HAZRAT SULTAN BAHU TRUST (UK)
- ISLAMIC AID
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSLIM AID | £23.7m | — | — | unclear | 14.3% | no doubt |
| MUSLIM CHARITY HELPING THE NEEDY | £8.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE | £239.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC HELP | £11.0m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MUSLIM RELIEF | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAZRAT SULTAN BAHU TRUST (UK) | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |