Mau

Also known as: Ar-Rahmah Trust

MAU, guided by religious principles, provides education, training, sports, recreation, and prayer facilities in Watford, delivering inclusive programmes and services for all ages and backgrounds.

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Activities & Mission

MAU, guided by religious principles, provides education, training, sports, recreation, and prayer facilities in Watford, delivering inclusive programmes and services for all ages and backgrounds.

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

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£916,251

Latest Expenditure

£78,254

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 0.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £916,251

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £0

Raising Funds £18,393

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £59,861

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£916,251	£78,254	£0	£839,997	£0	0 / 25
2024	£2,250	£250				0 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mau

What does Mau do?

MAU, guided by religious principles, provides education, training, sports, recreation, and prayer facilities in Watford, delivering inclusive programmes and services for all ages and backgrounds.

How much income did Mau report in 2025?

Mau reported total income of £916k and reported expenditure of £78k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mau?

Mau has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mau registered as a charity?

Mau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 2023 as charity number 1204404. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Mau?

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

Where does Mau operate?

Mau operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mau a registered charity?

Yes — Mau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204404.