Matw Project

Humanitarian programmes, aid distribution and the furtherance of the Islamic faith

Activities & Mission

Humanitarian programmes, aid distribution and the furtherance of the Islamic faith

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 15 areas of operation

Country

Australia Bangladesh Egypt India Indonesia Jordan Lebanon Morocco Occupied Palestinian Territories Pakistan Scotland Togo Turkey Yemen

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£24,769,457

Latest Expenditure

£20,136,264

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,766,859

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,598

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,064,405

Raising Funds £3,071,859

Governance £34,647

Grants to Institutions £0

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 2024.

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£24,769,457	£20,136,264	£17,064,405	£4,967,938	£346,094	0 / 0
2023	£409,448	£74,703				0 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Matw Project

What does Matw Project do?

Humanitarian programmes, aid distribution and the furtherance of the Islamic faith

How much income did Matw Project report in 2024?

Matw Project reported total income of £24.77m and reported expenditure of £20.14m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Matw Project?

Matw Project has a program ratio of 68.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Matw Project registered as a charity?

Matw Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 2022 as charity number 1201110. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Matw Project?

Matw Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mahmoud Ismail. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Matw Project operate?

Matw Project operates across 15 areas, including Australia, Bangladesh, Egypt and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Matw Project a registered charity?

Yes — Matw Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201110.