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Children Of Adam

Also known as: Coa

To advance Islam for the benefit of the public in accordance with the belief by relieving theneeds of people through Zakat, Lillah and Sadaqah charity; in particular but not exclusively by:(i)Distributing food and other items and lifesaving supplies to the homeless with a focus on thehomeless of Peterborough. (ii)Supporting the charitable work of registered charities in the UK and overseas.

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Activities & Mission

To advance Islam for the benefit of the public in accordance with the belief by relieving theneeds of people through Zakat, Lillah and Sadaqah charity; in particular but not exclusively by:(i)Distributing food and other items and lifesaving supplies to the homeless with a focus on thehomeless of Peterborough. (ii)Supporting the charitable work of registered charities in the UK and overseas.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,395,750
Latest Expenditure
£2,203,790

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 24.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,395,750
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,069,846
Raising Funds £133,944
Governance £401,668
Grants to Institutions £1,668,178
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,395,750
£2,203,790£2,069,846£742,117£536,5419 / 18
2024
£1,843,214
£1,721,043£1,153,920£550,157£325,64411 / 15
2023
£1,867,727
£1,713,083£1,566,562£427,986£215,0468 / 15
2022
£1,214,895
£1,472,031£1,354,047£273,342£08 / 10
2021
£1,343,204
£1,197,228£1,137,387£530,478£260,5836 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Children Of Adam

What does Children Of Adam do?

To advance Islam for the benefit of the public in accordance with the belief by relieving theneeds of people through Zakat, Lillah and Sadaqah charity; in particular but not exclusively by:(i)Distributing food and other items and lifesaving supplies to the homeless with a focus on thehomeless of Peterborough. (ii)Supporting the charitable work of registered charities in the UK and overseas.

How much income did Children Of Adam report in 2025?

Children Of Adam reported total income of £2.40m and reported expenditure of £2.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Children Of Adam registered as a charity?

Children Of Adam was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 2013 as charity number 1153244. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Children Of Adam?

Children Of Adam is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is SHUJAH SAKLAIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Children Of Adam operate?

Children Of Adam operates across 10 areas, including Greece, Jordan, Lebanon and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Children Of Adam a registered charity?

Yes — Children Of Adam is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153244.

Details

Address
228 Cromwell Road
PETERBOROUGH
PE1 2HG
Registration Date
5 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037320
Charity Number
1153244

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Trustees

SHUJAH SAKLAIN Chair
Azhar Mahmood Ahmed
Dawood Hussain
SAQIB REHMAN
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Coa

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