Ilm Schools
Also known as: Cardiff Community Islamic School Ltd, Cardiff Muslim Primary School Ltd
To advance the education of school-age children in Cardiff and surrounding areas, in the national curriculum subjects and in Islamic studies, through the establishment and maintenance of a nursery, primary school, secondary school, and provision for post-16 education.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of school-age children in Cardiff and surrounding areas, in the national curriculum subjects and in Islamic studies, through the establishment and maintenance of a nursery, primary school, secondary school, and provision for post-16 education.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £864,216 | £847,211 | £842,992 | £375,089 | £375,089 | 40 / 9 |
| 2023 | £511,586 | £410,857 | £409,143 | £358,084 | £100,729 | 25 / 4 |
| 2022 | £342,000 | £339,000 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £376,000 | £358,000 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2020 | £483,000 | £356,000 | 0 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ilm Schools
What does Ilm Schools do?
To advance the education of school-age children in Cardiff and surrounding areas, in the national curriculum subjects and in Islamic studies, through the establishment and maintenance of a nursery, primary school, secondary school, and provision for post-16 education.
How much income did Ilm Schools report in 2024?
Ilm Schools reported total income of £864k and reported expenditure of £847k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ilm Schools?
Ilm Schools has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ilm Schools registered as a charity?
Ilm Schools was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2004 as charity number 1106782. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Ilm Schools?
Ilm Schools is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ahmed Azam. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ilm Schools operate?
Ilm Schools operates in Cardiff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ilm Schools a registered charity?
Yes — Ilm Schools is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106782.
Details
Merthyr Street
Cathays
Cardiff
CF24 4JL
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Also Known As
- Cardiff Community Islamic School Ltd
- Cardiff Muslim Primary School Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated