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Issa Foundation

The principal objects of the charity are the advancement of education health and employment of people in need, in particular disadvantaged communities, by supporting projects that address these issues. The charity may also promote other identified projects from time to time as determined by the trustees.

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Activities & Mission

The principal objects of the charity are the advancement of education health and employment of people in need, in particular disadvantaged communities, by supporting projects that address these issues. The charity may also promote other identified projects from time to time as determined by the trustees.

Grants

Issa Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£2,636,401
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general 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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,036,511
Latest Expenditure
£3,334,883

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 41.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,642,656
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £226,856
Other Income £166,999

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,334,883
Raising Funds £0
Governance £698,482
Grants to Institutions £2,636,401
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.

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
£8,036,511
£3,334,883£3,334,883£31,452,389£31,452,38934 / 6
2024
£9,911,028
£3,985,350£3,985,350£26,750,761£26,750,76130 / 6
2023
£7,650,924
£4,223,338£4,223,338£20,825,083£020 / 7
2022
£4,012,878
£7,937,817£7,937,817£17,397,497£03 / 6
2021
£10,719
£6,730,9660 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Issa Foundation

What does Issa Foundation do?

The principal objects of the charity are the advancement of education health and employment of people in need, in particular disadvantaged communities, by supporting projects that address these issues. The charity may also promote other identified projects from time to time as determined by the trustees.

How much income did Issa Foundation report in 2025?

Issa Foundation reported total income of £8.04m and reported expenditure of £3.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Issa Foundation registered as a charity?

Issa Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 2016 as charity number 1166025. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Issa Foundation?

Issa Foundation is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Issa Foundation operate?

Issa Foundation operates across 14 areas, including Albania, Bangladesh, Burma and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Issa Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Issa Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166025.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 March 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5075420
Charity Number
1166025

Trustees

MOHSIN ISSA
ZUBER ISSA

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