Islam RL104¶
Islam is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.
2,724 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.34% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(islam(ic)?|muslims?|mosques?|quran|MASJID)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 577 | 0.76% |
| £10k - £100k | 948 | 1.39% |
| £100k - £250k | 450 | 2.17% |
| £250k - £500k | 190 | 1.93% |
| £500k - £1m | 124 | 2.01% |
| £1m - £10m | 63 | 0.74% |
| Over £10m | 17 | 0.83% |
| Total | 2,369 | 1.24% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,537 | 1.49% |
| oscr | 167 | 0.67% |
| ccni | 20 | 0.28% |
| Total | 2,724 | 1.34% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Islamic Relief Worldwide [Charity number: SC042020] ‘1.1 The Objects of the Charity are, as a practical manifestation and application of the humanitarian values inspired and guided by the Islamic faith, to promote for the public benefit: 1.1.1 the alleviation of human suffering for those who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, inequalities, injustices or catastrophe and the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by: a. providing humanitarian assistance and other means of saving lives. b. raising awareness and advocating for those in need. c. advancing conflict resolution and reconciliation. d. promoting religious and human harmony. 1.1.2 To promote sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs for the benefit of the public by:- a. the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. b. the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities. c. the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. 1.1.3 to advance and promote education by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. 1.1.4 to advance health by the provision of financial or other assistance, including medicines, hospitals and other means, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. and 1.1.5 the advancement of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined and agreed by the Trustees.’ |
£270,419,000 |
| ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE [Charity number: 328158] 1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues |
£234,179,120 |
| AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMAAT INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1102949] Our activities are as follows:- the propagation of Islam worldwide;- the building of mosques, hospitals and schools;- scientific research and development;- the award of scholarships for higher education;- the provision of emergency relief in cases of natural disasters; and- assistance to the deserving and needy. |
£45,665,000 |
| MUSLIM HANDS [Charity number: 1105056] International relief organisation fundraising in the UK and distributing those funds to educational and humanitarian projects worldwide. |
£33,184,153 |
| Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234] 3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism. |
£31,275,010 |
| AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UNITED KINGDOM [Charity number: 299081] propagation of Islam;Building of Mosques;religious education for waqf nau children;emergency relief - natural disasters;assistance to deserving and needy; |
£26,407,000 |
| The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom [Charity number: SC042131] (a) The propagation of Islam as expounded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement and the Khalifatul Masih and generally to promote the comparative study of religion in any or all parts of the world. (b) The advancement of education among the members of the Association and such other persons as the Managing Committee of the Association may from time to time determine. (c) The provision, as far as possible, of maintenance of indigent persons, orphans and widows and for such other persons as are unable by reason of some physical or other infirmity or handicap to maintain themselves anywhere in the world. (d) The relief of poverty, need, hardship or distress in any or all parts of the world. |
£26,406,889 |
| MUSLIM AID [Charity number: 1176462] Whilst responding to emergencies is one of our major priorities, we also work on strategic programmes to eliminate poverty that focus upon:EducationSkills trainingProvision of clean waterHealthcareIncome generation projects |
£20,874,593 |
| ISLAMIC AID [Charity number: 1189918] Islamic Aid seeks to make immediate and lasting improvements to the lives of people affected by poverty, war and disaster. |
£19,680,830 |
| THE INSTITUTE OF ISMAILI STUDIES [Charity number: 1179135] The objects of the Institute are to assist in the advancement of education and learning. Its aims include to encourage, extend, increase, disseminate and promote knowledge of, and to promote, conduct and support research into the religious, spiritual and cultural heritage of the Shia Imami Ismaili Tariqah of Islam and to conduct and support research of other religious faiths, beliefs or practices. |
£18,580,307 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| AHMED WELFARE TRUST [Charity number: 1207248] THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN ENGLAND AND BANGLADESH BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY. - TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ENGLAND AND BANGLADESH IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. - TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ENGLAND AND BANGLADESH IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP SO THAT THEY CAN EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE ISLAMIC FAITH AND ALLOW PEOPLE TO PRACTICE THEIR FAITH |
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| WEST TOWN MUSLIM SOCIAL AND WELFARE SOCIETY [Charity number: 1054923] 1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE PRINCIPLES OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH AND TEACHING OF MOTHER TONGUE 2) THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION |
£115,643 |
| TAQWAT COMMUNITY MOSQUE [Charity number: 1193863] We provide religious activities in the communityWe provide provide training, counselling and support services for disadvantaged individuals and communitiesWe provide short-term financial assistance /support for disadvantaged individuals and deprived communities. |
£15,111 |
| DARUL IHSAN ISLAMIC CENTRE [Charity number: 1147679] The charity's main aims are to promote the physical and mental health of children, women and orphans in Bangladesh through the provision of financial assistance, support, education, accommodation, food and medical treatment. |
£24,637 |
| LANTERN OF LIGHT [Charity number: 1203567] TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH AL QURAN AND THE SUNNAH OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMED (PEACE BE UPON HIM) AND FOLLOWING THE SHIA ITHNA ASHERI TEACHINGS AND TRADITIONS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A.PROVISION OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, PRODUCING AND/DISTRIBUTING MATERIAL, HOLDING EVENTS ABOUT THE ISLAMIC RELIGIONB.THE PROMOTION OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL WELLBEING IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR MUSLIM WOMEN.C.THE PROMOTION OF MULTICULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY BETWEEN MUSLIM AND NON-MUSLIM IN ORDER TO FOSTER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND TOLERATION.D.PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING GRANTS, TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY. |
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| DIGITAL QURAN AUTHENTICATION FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1204807] The Digital Quran Authentication Foundation (DQAF) is a charity organisation aims at managing a global platform in England for authentic digital copies of the Holy Quran. Our mission is to ensure that Muslims around the world have access to verified, accurate and reliable digital copies of the Quran free from any error or typos. |
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| AL - RAZA ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL AND WELFARE TRUST [Charity number: 1140217] Providing Islamic education to all faiths, providing education about Islamic. Sunni Hanfi Brallvi sect which is the main Muslim sect, 95% of Muslims are Sunni Hanfi Brallvi's. This teaching ofu the Snni's are to follow the last messenger of ALLAH, MUHAMMAD PBHU following the teachings of islam as the prophit told to his companions the Sahaba. Spreading the message of love peace and harmony. |
£13,475 |
| RADIANT ISLAMIC SOCIETY TRUST [Charity number: 1140472] RIST is UK based charity whose aim is to make an impact in peoples life through education and welfare. We are on a mission to spread the knowledge of Islam through courses, publications and workshops. Young people, adults and families are encouraged to explore and develop skills in a area of interest, learn Quran with understanding, implement the authentic teachings of Islam in their life. |
£1,202 |
| BARKINGSIDE COMMUNITY TRUST [Charity number: 1195915] To advance the religion of Islam for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, community outreach work, religious education, and public celebration of religious festivals. |
£8,933 |
| ISLAMIC CENTRE KINGSBURY [Charity number: 292566] Giving religious as well moral education and trying to discipline the young ones and reminding them their responsibilities towards their parents, brothers, sisters and relatives. |
