ZARINA FOUNDATION
Prevention or relief of poverty, both in UK & OverseasGrantsItems & Services to individuals in need & or CharitiesOther organizations working to prevent or relieve povertyEducation/HealthCaring for OrphanagesWater Hand Pumps/Water Tube Well/Low cost housing One Day Food program
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £175,907 in donations and paid out £163,165 for charitable activities, resulting in a net cash position of £20,986. The trustees report that running expenses were met from donations, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters required attention. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £20,986 against a policy target of three months' operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy is to hold sufficient reserve funds to ensure sustainability, meet three months operating costs and to address any unforeseen expenses.” — page 6
Trustees
- Saleem Awanchair
- Alisha Awan
- Mobeen Mahmood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £176k | £177k |
| 31/05/2024 | £263k | £255k |
| 31/05/2023 | £206k | £197k |
| 31/05/2022 | £374k | £378k |
| 31/05/2021 | £206k | £200k |
Common questions
Is ZARINA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £175,907 in donations and paid out £163,165 for charitable activities, resulting in a net cash position of £20,986. The trustees report that running expenses were met from donations, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters required attention. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £20,986 against a policy target of three months' operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.9m |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £124k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £94k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | 1 | £50k |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | 1 | £34k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| BESIYATA | 1 | £20k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZARINA FOUNDATION | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ZACCHAEUS 2000 TRUST | £956k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| SADAQAH-FOUNDATION | £129k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELPING UMMAH | £117k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FIRDOUS FOUNDATION | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CYNARA FOUNDATION | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |