ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY
The publication of academic and general interest works on Islam.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves of £161,436 are in excess of the stated policy target of approximately three months' unrestricted expenditure (£65,145). However, the charity reported a net deficit of £38,806 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding income, and notes that sales of publications decreased during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1”
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 No. In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 17
“It is therefore the policy of the Trust to maintain unrestricted funds (excluding fixed assets), which are the free reserves of the Society, at a level which equates to approximately three months unrestricted expenditure (£65,145)”
“Dr A R Azzam, a trustee of the Charity, is also an author, and produces texts on behalf of the Charity. As with all authors who collaborate with the Charity, Dr A R Azzam receives a 10% royalty on all sales. Through this arm's length transaction, Dr A R Azzam received £1,232 during the year (2024: £Nil).” — page 23
Trustees
- LAILA AZZAMchair
- Dr ABDEL RAHMAN AZZAM
- Dr KHALED AZZAM
- HRH PRINCE AMR BIN MOHAMMED AL FAISAL AL SAUD
- NAGLA AZZAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £226k | £261k |
| 31/03/2024 | £240k | £255k |
| 31/03/2023 | £305k | £263k |
| 31/03/2022 | £220k | £193k |
| 31/03/2021 | £305k | £234k |
Common questions
Is ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves of £161,436 are in excess of the stated policy target of approximately three months' unrestricted expenditure (£65,145). However, the charity reported a net deficit of £38,806 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding income, and notes that sales of publications decreased during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £616k |
| THE SAIFEE FOUNDATION OF EUROPE | 1 | £502k |
Charities like this
- AL-JALAL ISLAMIC SOCIETY
- SALAFI BOOKSTORE AND ISLAMIC CENTRE
- UNITED KINGDOM TURKISH ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION
- FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST)
- ANJUMAN HIMAYATUL ISLAM
- ISLAMIA SCHOOLS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY | £226k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| AL-JALAL ISLAMIC SOCIETY | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALAFI BOOKSTORE AND ISLAMIC CENTRE | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNITED KINGDOM TURKISH ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION | £292k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) | £536k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANJUMAN HIMAYATUL ISLAM | £194k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |