THE WORLD FEDERATION OF KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITIES
The World Federation of KSIMC provides these activities through its Regional Federations and partners based internationally In America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, India and Australia.
Objects
1. TO PROMOTE THE SHIA ITHIA-ASHERI FAITH THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 2. TO RELIEVE POVERTY AMONGST MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY 3. TO EDUCATE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CONSTITUTION)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £19,395,958, with unrestricted free reserves of £2,991,812 held at year-end. This reserve level is explicitly noted as being in excess of the charity's stated policy target of three months' projected operating costs. The Trustees and Auditors both confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2025 two employees earned between £60,000 and £70,000 (None in 2024)” — page 63
“In 2025 two employees earned between £60,000 and £70,000 (None in 2024)” — page 63
“the organisation aims to hold unrestricted reserves, excluding those tied up in tangible fixed assets, amounting to three months projected operating costs.” — page 44
“During the year donations from trustees totalled £12,578 (2024: £104,760).” — page 64
“Loans to charitable organisations includes an unsecured advance provided during the year to The Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Muslim Community of London, an associated organisation serving members of the community.” — page 66
“During the year donations from trustees totalled £12,578 (2024: £104,760).” — page 64
“Loans to charitable organisations includes an unsecured advance provided during the year to The Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Muslim Community of London, an associated organisation serving members of the community.” — page 66
“The Charity holds 100% of the issued share capital of WF Digital Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.” — page 65
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 6
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 2)
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 4
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 5
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: WF DIGITAL LIMITED Companies House 13105408 · Financial health read from its filings
- 633288
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Ali Abbas Murtaza Rashid Hasham
- Habib Meghjee
- Mohsin Musa
- Safder Ahmed Ali Jaffer
- Sajjad Rajan
- Zuhair Muntazar Hirji
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £19.4m | £17.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £15.9m | £15.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £14.8m | £12.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £20.0m | £14.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £12.9m | £10.4m |
Common questions
Is THE WORLD FEDERATION OF KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £19,395,958, with unrestricted free reserves of £2,991,812 held at year-end. This reserve level is explicitly noted as being in excess of the charity's stated policy target of three months' projected operating costs. The Trustees and Auditors both confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price Bailey LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE WORLD FEDERATION OF KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITIES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE WORLD FEDERATION OF KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WORLD FEDERATION OF KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITIES as a grant recipient include THE SANITA MERALI TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SANITA MERALI TRUST | FY2024 | £33k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £520k |
| THE IMAM HUSSEIN FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- MUSLIM KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI COMMUNITY OF LEICESTER
- KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY (BAQUIR) LIMITED
- KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- THE KHOJA SHIA ITHNAASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF LONDON
- THE KHOJA SHIA ITHNAASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF METRO LEEDS
- THE MUSLIM SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI JAMAAT OF ESSEX
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WORLD FEDERATION OF KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITIES | £19.4m | £60,000 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| MUSLIM KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI COMMUNITY OF LEICESTER | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY (BAQUIR) LIMITED | £703k | — | 0 | within | 34.9% | no doubt |
| KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF BIRMINGHAM | £3.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KHOJA SHIA ITHNAASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF LONDON | £7.2m | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KHOJA SHIA ITHNAASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF METRO LEEDS | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |