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Islam RL104

Islam is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.

2,973 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.46% 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 632 0.89%
£10k - £100k 1,029 1.46%
£100k - £250k 489 2.18%
£250k - £500k 243 2.20%
£500k - £1m 157 2.25%
£1m - £10m 95 1.03%
Over £10m 18 0.80%
Total 2,663 1.38%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 2,771 1.62%
oscr 182 0.73%
ccni 20 0.29%
Total 2,973 1.46%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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
£275,575,689
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.’
£271,466,000
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.
£74,790,071
MATW PROJECT [Charity number: 1201110]
Humanitarian programmes, aid distribution and the furtherance of the Islamic faith
£67,636,731
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.
£45,081,000
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom [Charity number: SC053467]
The objects for which the Charity is established are: To advance the Ahmadiyya Muslim faith of Islam as expounded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, and the Khalifatul Masih in any or all parts of the world for the benefit of the public, through and not restricted to the provision of places of worship, or for community gatherings, producing and/or distributing literature on the Ahmadiyya Islamic faith and any other such means as the Trustees think fit. The advancement of education among the members of the Charity and such other persons as the Trustees may from time to time determine. The relief of those in need (including, but not limited to, widows and orphans) by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or poverty. To advance any purposes recognised as charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.
£41,458,871
AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UNITED KINGDOM [Charity number: 1208543]
To be inserted
£41,458,871
MUSLIM HANDS [Charity number: 1105056]
International relief organisation fundraising in the UK and distributing those funds to educational and humanitarian projects worldwide.
£33,403,369
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.
£29,819,493
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
£23,727,463

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
DISCOVER ISLAM LUTON [Charity number: 1143363]
- PROVIDING A LIBRARY/PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE FOR THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT ISLAM- DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ABOUT ISLAM- DELIVERING LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ABOUT ISLAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC- SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITIES IN LUTON BY PROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEMS TO THOSE WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
£45,029
USMANIA ISLAMIC CENTRE [Charity number: 1210002]
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, PRIMARILY THROUGH HOLDING PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON THE ISLAMIC FAITH TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS AND PROVIDING OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A PRACTICAL EXPRESSION OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH
EDUCATION & CARE PROJECT [Charity number: 1161197]
The advancement of the Islamic faith for the public benefit.The relief of poverty in Bangladesh as the trustees shall determine but in particular but not exclusively by the provision of an orphanage, provision for schools and water projects.
£57,342
MUSLIM PATEL ASSOCIATION (BHARUCH) [Charity number: 1189891]
Advancing the Islamic faith in Newham and the surrounding area by providing facilities for Salaat (prayer), Nikaah (marriages), Janaazah (funerals), Eid Salaat, providing a Madrassa (religious education classes), in accordance with the Sunni laws of Ahle-Sunnat-Wal-Jammat (Deobundi).
£123,455
Wali-Al-Asir Trust [Charity number: SC043534]
(a) To advance community development by providing a community centre for social and religious activities to be carried out. (b) To advance religion by providing a place for religious services, for the perpetuation and propagation of (Shia) Islam, within our community and to spread the Light of Islam and peace in the world. (c) To promote equality, diversity, spiritual well-being, religious tolerance and harmony for the public benefit by fostering better relation between Muslim and non-Muslim communities. (d) To promote daytrips, gatherings, meals for disabled aged and isolated members of the community.
£17,583
MADINA MOSQUE HORSHAM [Charity number: 1038756]
To relieve poverty and distress to Muslims in the UK
£63,537
QASMIA MOHRVIA TRUST [Charity number: 1144454]
Advancement of IEducation and training within the limits of Islamic LawPromote the teachings of the sufi saintsTo advance the Islamic religion through the provision of place of worship, prayer and lecturesTo assist in the alleivation of poverty and sickness
£61,826
THE COVENTRY FAITH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1119857]
Our Aim is to call to the pure Islamic teachings as understood by the early generations of Muslims.Currently we are raising funds to build/buy a property in Coventry to be used by the local community for educational and charitable purposes. .
£3,975
LOUGHBOROUGH MUSLIM CENTRE [Charity number: 1187103]
THE LMC PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SESSIONS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO PROMOTE THE TEACHINGS AND TENETS OF ISLAM FOR ANYONE WHO SEEKS IT. WE ALSO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.
£28,192
MUSLIM WELFARE HOUSE [Charity number: 1149833]
REFLECTING THE AIMS OF THE ORGANISATION, THE ACTIVITIES OF MWH INCLUDE- ADULT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - INCLUDING ESOL, IT, CAREERS ADVICE- BUSINESS SUPPORT, TRAINING AND JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE- RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL SERVICES - ARABIC CLASSES AND COMMUNITY SOCIAL FORUMS- EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN - MOTHER TONGUE AND SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS
£2,150,687