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Firdaus Foundations

Also known as: Zim Aid

We provide empowerment charity to disadvantaged families. We aim to build their skills, knowledge and confidence enabling them to be self sufficient in their lives. We operate in Malawi.

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Activities & Mission

We provide empowerment charity to disadvantaged families. We aim to build their skills, knowledge and confidence enabling them to be self sufficient in their lives. We operate in Malawi.

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.

Country

Financial Information

Latest Income
£44,145
Latest Expenditure
£69,910

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 158.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 158.4%
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
£44,145
£69,9100 / 0
2024
£18,201
£19,3060 / 10
2023
£16,061
£17,3550 / 0
2022
£15,140
£22,6550 / 0
2021
£26,131
£29,2250 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Firdaus Foundations

What does Firdaus Foundations do?

We provide empowerment charity to disadvantaged families. We aim to build their skills, knowledge and confidence enabling them to be self sufficient in their lives. We operate in Malawi.

How much income did Firdaus Foundations report in 2025?

Firdaus Foundations reported total income of £44k and reported expenditure of £70k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Firdaus Foundations registered as a charity?

Firdaus Foundations was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2017 as charity number 1175052. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Firdaus Foundations?

Firdaus Foundations is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Samsud Wadi. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Firdaus Foundations operate?

Firdaus Foundations operates in Malawi, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Firdaus Foundations a registered charity?

Yes — Firdaus Foundations is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175052.

Details

Address
14A Lunsford Road
LEICESTER
LE5 0HJ
Website
zimaid.org
Registration Date
9 October 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5105386
Charity Number
1175052

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Trustees

Samsud Wadi Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Kaizar Ashraf
Umar Wadi

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Zim Aid

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