NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Promotion of devotional, childrens classes, junior-youth activities, study circles, summer schools. The promotion, protection and adminstration of the Baha'i community in the United Kingdom.
Latest income
£10.7m
Latest spending
£10.8m
Registered
1967
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds held at the year-end were £13,296,272, comprising unrestricted and restricted funds. The charity reported a net income of £493,410 for the period, with total incoming resources of £10,728,187 and total expenditure of £10,811,226. The trustees and auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £900,000 or 6 months of the annual salary bill - whichever is the greater (held: £9.6m)
“An amount equal to £900,000 or 6 months of the annual salary bill - whichever is the greater - will therefore be set aside (to be held in accessible funds) as a general reserve.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Marco Milone's company, Milone Consulting Ltd, charged £17,705 for consultancy services.
“During the period Milone Consulting Ltd, charged £17,705 (2023: £nil) to the charity in respect of consultancy services provided. Trustee Marco Milone is a Director of the company.” — page 36
“During the period, AJ Tahzib, who is the wife of Trustee O Tahzib, received remuneration of £28,913 (2023: £32,807).” — page 36
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Olinga Tahzib's wife, AJ Tahzib, received remuneration of £28,913.
“During the period Milone Consulting Ltd, charged £17,705 (2023: £nil) to the charity in respect of consultancy services provided. Trustee Marco Milone is a Director of the company.” — page 36
“During the period, AJ Tahzib, who is the wife of Trustee O Tahzib, received remuneration of £28,913 (2023: £32,807).” — page 36
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Dr R Yousefzadeh-Bindra's wife, R Bindra, received remuneration of £47,804.
“During the period Milone Consulting Ltd, charged £17,705 (2023: £nil) to the charity in respect of consultancy services provided. Trustee Marco Milone is a Director of the company.” — page 36
“During the period, AJ Tahzib, who is the wife of Trustee O Tahzib, received remuneration of £28,913 (2023: £32,807).” — page 36
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee D Smith charged £nil for consultancy services.
“During the period Milone Consulting Ltd, charged £17,705 (2023: £nil) to the charity in respect of consultancy services provided. Trustee Marco Milone is a Director of the company.” — page 36
“During the period, AJ Tahzib, who is the wife of Trustee O Tahzib, received remuneration of £28,913 (2023: £32,807).” — page 36
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Funds held for George Ronald Publisher Ltd, which shares a mutual director with Trustee D Smith.
“During the period Milone Consulting Ltd, charged £17,705 (2023: £nil) to the charity in respect of consultancy services provided. Trustee Marco Milone is a Director of the company.” — page 36
“During the period, AJ Tahzib, who is the wife of Trustee O Tahzib, received remuneration of £28,913 (2023: £32,807).” — page 36
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£10.7m
Total spending
£10.8m
Cost of raising funds
£24k
Reserves (reported)
£9.6m
Employees
48
Trustees
- DARREN SMITH
- Dr Ronnie Yousefzadeh Bindra
- Dr Shirin Fozdar-Foroudi
- Dr Wendi Momen
- May Taleb
- OLINGA TAHZIB
- PATRICK O'MARA
- ROBERT MATTHEW WEINBERG
- Stephen Murphy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £10.7m | £10.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £7.0m | £7.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £7.0m | £7.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £8.4m | £8.6m |
| 31/12/2020 | £9.0m | £7.4m |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds held at the year-end were £13,296,272, comprising unrestricted and restricted funds. The charity reported a net income of £493,410 for the period, with total incoming resources of £10,728,187 and total expenditure of £10,811,226. The trustees and auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS | 1 | £20.7m |
| NORTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS | 1 | £1.6m |
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- THE MUSLIM SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI JAMAAT OF ESSEX
- AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UNITED KINGDOM
- BRAHMA KUMARIS WORLD SPIRITUAL UNIVERSITY (UK)
- MAJLIS KHUDDAMUL AHMADIYYA (UK)
- BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
- GURU NANAK NISHKAM SEWAK JATHA LONDON UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | £10.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSLIM SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI JAMAAT OF ESSEX | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UNITED KINGDOM | £41.5m | — | 7 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRAHMA KUMARIS WORLD SPIRITUAL UNIVERSITY (UK) | £3.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MAJLIS KHUDDAMUL AHMADIYYA (UK) | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS | £23.3m | £60,000 - £70,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |