MAJI PATEL FOUNDATION
Objects
(1)TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONG POOR PEOPLE, ORPHANS AND OTHER PEOPLE IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FOOD, CLEAN WATER AND OTHER NECESSITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;(2)TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE QURAN AND THE TEACHINGS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) AS INTERPRETED AND ACCEPTED BY THE AHLE-SUNNAH WAL-JAMAA-AH SCHOOL OF THOUGHT;(3)TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH AMONG PERSONS IN NEED, BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT TO CLINICS AND HOSPITALS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;(4)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THE PROVISION OR THE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, BOOKS, TEACHING RESOURCES, AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £777,318 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by restricted donations of £1,123,018 against total expenditure of £345,700. However, the charity's unrestricted general reserves are in deficit by £3,600, as all incoming donations were restricted for specific charitable purposes. The trustees' report notes that the charity currently requires minimal general funds to cover its overheads.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity mainly had restricted income from founder and supporter donations of £1,123,018” — page 2
“The general reserves policy is to have sufficient free reserves to cover six months costs.” — page 2
“The charity received donations of £1,110,000 (2024: Nil) from trustees and their related parties during the year ended 31st March 2025.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- MUBARAK PATELchair
- HASSAN YUSUF PATEL
- MASQUD DAWOOD PATEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £346k |
| 31/03/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is MAJI PATEL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £777,318 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by restricted donations of £1,123,018 against total expenditure of £345,700. However, the charity's unrestricted general reserves are in deficit by £3,600, as all incoming donations were restricted for specific charitable purposes. The trustees' report notes that the charity currently requires minimal general funds to cover its overheads. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Prestons & Jacksons Partnership LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £314k |
| SHREE RAJ SAUBHAG SATSANG MANDAL UK | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJI PATEL FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RUDOLF STEINER PRESS | £243k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAKHAR FOUNDATION | £475k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MAHAVIR FOUNDATION LIMITED | £625k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LATIF FOUNDATION | £207k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MC FUND | £565k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |