MUSLIMAH SPORTS ASSOCIATION
To promote social inclusion for public benefit by working with females who may be socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed (in particular; members of the Muslim and BAME community) in particular by: a) providing sports and educational services; b).To enrich and empower the lives through sports c) to provide access to a range of sports.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £35,940 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £80,656. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and maintain that assets are adequate to fulfil obligations. The charity is prepared on a going concern basis, with the Board confident in securing further funding for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds, which have not been designated for a specific use, should be maintained at a level equivalent to its expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year, one of trustees received gross remuneration of £5,464 (2024: £9,935).” — page 18
Trustees
- YASHMIN HARUN BEMchair
- HAFIZA PATEL
- Kevin Richard Coleman
- Nazma Bhuiyan
- Sofina Khanom
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £119k | £83k |
| 31/03/2024 | £104k | £74k |
| 31/03/2023 | £56k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £61k |
| 31/03/2021 | £20k | £25k |
Common questions
Is MUSLIMAH SPORTS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £35,940 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £80,656. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and maintain that assets are adequate to fulfil obligations. The charity is prepared on a going concern basis, with the Board confident in securing further funding for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MUSLIMAH SPORTS ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSLIMAH SPORTS ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION, SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION, BRITISH ROWING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, NFL FOUNDATION UK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £18k | Physical activity programme |
| BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £17k | |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £13k | Physical activity programme |
| SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | Girls on the Pitch grant. |
| BRITISH ROWING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | Community |
| NFL FOUNDATION UK | FY2024 | £5k | |
| BETTER COMMUNITY BUSINESS NETWORK LIMITED | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 25/02/2025 | £14k | MSA Positive Sticks and Steps |
| UK government | 25/02/2025 | £14k | MSA Positive Sticks and Steps |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/09/2023 | £10k | "Making HERstory: Celebrating 10 Years of Muslimah Sports Association" |
| Sport England | 04/05/2023 | £4k | Cycle with Confidence |
| UK government | 04/05/2023 | £4k | ALB-Sport England-Cycle with Confidence |
| Sport England | 20/05/2022 | £8k | Jubilee Fund - Combat Inactivity |
| Sport England | 22/06/2021 | £8k | TGC CF After-work Workouts! |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2019 | £11k | Muslimah Sports Association (MSA) |
| Sport England | 20/12/2018 | £8k | Racket Up! |
| Greater London Authority | 07/01/2015 | £2k | Grant to Muslimah Sports Association |