NINMAH TRUST
Grant making charity
Objects
3.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO FURTHER: (A) THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF BIODIVERSITY AND THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES; AND (B) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE. 'CHARITABLE PURPOSES' MEANS PURPOSES THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,287,000 as of 31 March 2025, a significant increase from £9 in the prior year, driven by a large donation from a principal funder. The charity reported total income of £1,329,535 against expenditure of £42,544, resulting in a net surplus for the establishment phase. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient funds to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income was £1,308,542 (£1,302,233 in donations and £6,309 in bank interest)”
“During the year, Dr M Al-Rashid, who is a trustee, made a donation without restrictions of £10,598 (2024: £137) to the charity.” — page 16
“Also during the year, Ninmah Trust received a donation of £1,291,635 from Anat Group Overseas (PTC) Limited, as trustee of MNIR Discretionary Trust. A trustee of Ninmah Trust, Dr M Al-Rashid, is also the beneficiary of MNIR Discretionary Trust.” — page 16
“During the year, Dr M Al-Rashid, who is a trustee, made a donation without restrictions of £10,598 (2024: £137) to the charity.” — page 16
“Also during the year, Ninmah Trust received a donation of £1,291,635 from Anat Group Overseas (PTC) Limited, as trustee of MNIR Discretionary Trust. A trustee of Ninmah Trust, Dr M Al-Rashid, is also the beneficiary of MNIR Discretionary Trust.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 14766892
Company officers (Companies House)
- HANNA, Cecilia Grace Buchanan on trustee list
- AL-RASHID, Moudhy Nasser, Dr on trustee list
- AL-RASHID, Sarah Nasser on trustee list
- KIM AL-RASHID, Vienn not on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Moudhy Al-Rashidchair
- Cecilia Hanna
- Sarah Al-Rashid
- Vienn Kim Al-Rashid
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £137 | £128 |
Common questions
Is NINMAH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,287,000 as of 31 March 2025, a significant increase from £9 in the prior year, driven by a large donation from a principal funder. The charity reported total income of £1,329,535 against expenditure of £42,544, resulting in a net surplus for the establishment phase. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient funds to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gibson Booth.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £24k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £358k |
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £189k |
| THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| MENPHYS LIMITED | 1 | £45k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NINMAH TRUST | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RJM CHARITY TRUST | £364k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROMODHAM TRUST | £53k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NINETEEN EIGHTY NINE CHARITABLE TRUST | £3.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| M I CHARITABLE TRUST | £21k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HARAMEAD TRUST | £4.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |