Al-Mahdi Institute
The principle activity of the intitute is to promote Islamic studies/education and research of the Holy Quran and the Shia Ithna Asheri Jaffery Faith.
Activities & Mission
The principle activity of the intitute is to promote Islamic studies/education and research of the Holy Quran and the Shia Ithna Asheri Jaffery Faith.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,369,148 | £1,096,652 | £1,041,065 | £3,173,130 | £3,109,892 | 16 / 0 |
| 2024 | £986,913 | £998,098 | £976,380 | £2,900,634 | £42,904 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Al-Mahdi Institute
What does Al-Mahdi Institute do?
The principle activity of the intitute is to promote Islamic studies/education and research of the Holy Quran and the Shia Ithna Asheri Jaffery Faith.
How much income did Al-Mahdi Institute report in 2025?
Al-Mahdi Institute reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Al-Mahdi Institute?
Al-Mahdi Institute has a program ratio of 76.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Al-Mahdi Institute registered as a charity?
Al-Mahdi Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2020 as charity number 1191746. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Al-Mahdi Institute?
Al-Mahdi Institute is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Shaykh Arif Abdul Hussein. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Al-Mahdi Institute operate?
Al-Mahdi Institute operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Al-Mahdi Institute a registered charity?
Yes — Al-Mahdi Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191746.
Details
60 WEOLEY PARK ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B29 6RB
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