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Community Funeral Relief

Also known as: Cof

Community Funeral Relief provides funeral services to Muslim members of the East African Community living in the United Kingdom-including advice about what to do when someone dies and arranging their funeral. COF assists its community members to help each other in dealing with the death of a loved one and covering the costs of their funeral. For more information please visit www.cofrelief.co.uk

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Activities & Mission

Community Funeral Relief provides funeral services to Muslim members of the East African Community living in the United Kingdom-including advice about what to do when someone dies and arranging their funeral. COF assists its community members to help each other in dealing with the death of a loved one and covering the costs of their funeral. For more information please visit www.cofrelief.co.uk

Grants

Community Funeral Relief makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£48,486
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, disability, religious activities and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£79,208
Latest Expenditure
£48,486

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 61.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£79,208
£48,4860 / 0
2024
£26,482
£10,8780 / 0
2023
£31,600
£17,1520 / 0
2022
£27,072
£8,2490 / 0
2021
£30,804
£18,2760 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Funeral Relief

What does Community Funeral Relief do?

Community Funeral Relief provides funeral services to Muslim members of the East African Community living in the United Kingdom-including advice about what to do when someone dies and arranging their funeral. COF assists its community members to help each other in dealing with the death of a loved one and covering the costs of their funeral. For more information please visit www.cofrelief.co.uk

How much income did Community Funeral Relief report in 2025?

Community Funeral Relief reported total income of £79k and reported expenditure of £48k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Community Funeral Relief registered as a charity?

Community Funeral Relief was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 2020 as charity number 1190713. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Community Funeral Relief?

Community Funeral Relief is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MBARAK HUSSEIN MBARAK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Funeral Relief operate?

Community Funeral Relief operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Community Funeral Relief a registered charity?

Yes — Community Funeral Relief is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190713.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 August 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5163271
Charity Number
1190713

Trustees

MBARAK HUSSEIN MBARAK Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
ABUBAKAR HAMAD
AISHA OMAR
ALI MKUBWA SAID
Bimu Hassan Abdallah
FAHMI MASOUD SAID
FARIDA MOHAMMED ALLY
Also governs 1 other charity
MALIK MAHMUD OMAR
SALIM AMAR SAAD
Also governs 1 other charity
SAMIRA MOHAMED YAHYA

Also Known As

  • Cof

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