Iran Heritage Foundation

Also known as: Friends of the Persian Language Society Limited

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE TO HELP PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE RICH CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF IRAN. THE FOUNDATION INTERPRETS ITS REMIT GENEROUSLY AND ENCOURAGES A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO FACILITATE THE STUDY AND UNDERSTANDING OF IRAN'S CULTURE AMONG STUDENTS, THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Iran Heritage Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £125,852; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports: education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£169,256

Latest Expenditure

£125,852

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 74.4%

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2018 — Persian Language Foundation (organisation 5031918)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£169,256	£125,852	0 / 0
2024	£29,203	£81,782	0 / 0
2023	£36,074	£80,918	0 / 0
2022	£76,409	£98,675	0 / 0
2021	£117,089	£110,588	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Iran Heritage Foundation

What does Iran Heritage Foundation do?

How much income did Iran Heritage Foundation report in 2025?

Iran Heritage Foundation reported total income of £169k and reported expenditure of £126k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Iran Heritage Foundation registered as a charity?

Iran Heritage Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1991 as charity number 1001785. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Iran Heritage Foundation?

Iran Heritage Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALI RASHIDIAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Iran Heritage Foundation operate?

Iran Heritage Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Iran Heritage Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Iran Heritage Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001785.