IQRA BLACKBURN
The advancement of education for local young people of all religious and ethnic backgrounds in a nurturing environment. Classroom based learning and organised activities in an effort to promote mutual respect of all others. To fundraise for emergency relief to long term development projects in areas such as water, sanitation, health and nutrition to help the poor worldwide.
Objects
1. TO ADVANCE THE SUNNI ISLAMIC RELIGION IN BLACKBURN AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MADRASSAH2. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN BLACKBURN AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.?
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £127,752 against expenditure of £126,241, resulting in a net movement in funds of £1,511. Unrestricted funds increased to £15,280, which the trustees confirm is maintained at a level equating to approximately 12 months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees believe that current reserves and financial controls provide sufficient resources to cover management costs and support adverse conditions.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equate to approximately 12 months unrestricted expenditure” — page 3
“Fees paid for services provided to one of the trustees.” — page 13
“Fees paid for services provided to one of the trustees.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- YUNUS KARBHARIchair
- ABIDA HUSSEINI
- Anser Amin
- SARFRAZ SULEMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £128k | £126k |
| 31/12/2023 | £102k | £95k |
| 31/12/2022 | £86k | £82k |
| 31/12/2021 | £70k | £79k |
| 31/12/2020 | £50k | £39k |
Common questions
Is IQRA BLACKBURN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £127,752 against expenditure of £126,241, resulting in a net movement in funds of £1,511. Unrestricted funds increased to £15,280, which the trustees confirm is maintained at a level equating to approximately 12 months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees believe that current reserves and financial controls provide sufficient resources to cover management costs and support adverse conditions. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHELTERBOX TRUST | 1 | £2.0m |
| 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 |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £38k |
Charities like this
- NOORUL ISLAM BLACKBURN
- MADRASATUL IMAM MUHAMMED ZAKARIYA (BOLTON)
- BAYTUL ILM TRUST
- AL-FIKR
- AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST
- MUSLIM CHARITY HELPING THE NEEDY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQRA BLACKBURN | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOORUL ISLAM BLACKBURN | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MADRASATUL IMAM MUHAMMED ZAKARIYA (BOLTON) | £267k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BAYTUL ILM TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AL-FIKR | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |