HIRA FOUNDATION
Hira Institute promotes all aspects related to the Quran with a special focus on memorisation with tajweed (correct recitation of the Quran & the study of the Qiraat (different dialects of the Quran).Currently we have Hifdh classes for boys and girls in the evenings.Islamic Daaiyah course and Hifdh revision classes opening soon.
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION. TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION IN THE ISLAMIC FAITH AND TEACHING CLASSES IN ARABIC AND QURANIC STUDIES. TEACHING ARABIC, MEMORISATION, AND RECITATION OF QURAN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net profit of £34,783 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £130,065 and total expenditure of £94,997. The trustees report that despite financial challenges, operations remain manageable and the majority of operational matters are similar to previous years.
What the accounts disclose
“The primary source of income is student fees, with limited donations from external donors.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Arshad Parekhchair
- AZIZ ASMAL
- Khalilahmad Aswat
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £130k | £95k |
| 31/03/2024 | £87k | £75k |
| 31/03/2023 | £74k | £38k |
Common questions
Is HIRA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net profit of £34,783 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £130,065 and total expenditure of £94,997. The trustees report that despite financial challenges, operations remain manageable and the majority of operational matters are similar to previous years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO HANDS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £489k |
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £173k |
Charities like this
- ABU HURAIRAH ISLAMIC INSTITUTE
- ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INSTITUTE
- THE IMAM HUSSEIN FOUNDATION
- ISLAMIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACADEMY (IERA)
- QURAN HUB ACADEMY
- IDAARA MAARIF-E-ISLAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIRA FOUNDATION | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABU HURAIRAH ISLAMIC INSTITUTE | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INSTITUTE | £673k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE IMAM HUSSEIN FOUNDATION | £201k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACADEMY (IERA) | £3.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QURAN HUB ACADEMY | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |