Muslim Aid
Whilst responding to emergencies is one of our major priorities, we also work on strategic programmes to eliminate poverty that focus upon:EducationSkills trainingProvision of clean waterHealthcareIncome generation projects
Activities & Mission
Whilst responding to emergencies is one of our major priorities, we also work on strategic programmes to eliminate poverty that focus upon:EducationSkills trainingProvision of clean waterHealthcareIncome generation projects
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% 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
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 | £23,727,463 | £20,109,864 | £16,683,225 | £13,197,302 | £6,688,433 | 318 / 75 |
| 2023 | £21,172,539 | £18,533,523 | £16,227,546 | £9,747,801 | £5,867,159 | 606 / 97 |
| 2022 | £20,874,593 | £20,140,756 | £18,526,971 | £7,441,077 | £3,179,303 | 664 / 50 |
| 2021 | £20,268,147 | £21,655,537 | £19,874,764 | £8,971,228 | £8,971,228 | 1006 / 30 |
| 2020 | £19,977,571 | £19,753,020 | £17,482,312 | £10,649,699 | £0 | 801 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about Muslim Aid
What does Muslim Aid do?
Whilst responding to emergencies is one of our major priorities, we also work on strategic programmes to eliminate poverty that focus upon:EducationSkills trainingProvision of clean waterHealthcareIncome generation projects
How much income did Muslim Aid report in 2024?
Muslim Aid reported total income of £23.73m and reported expenditure of £20.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Muslim Aid?
Muslim Aid has a program ratio of 70.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Muslim Aid registered as a charity?
Muslim Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 2017 as charity number 1176462. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Muslim Aid?
Muslim Aid is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mustafa Faruqi. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Muslim Aid operate?
Muslim Aid operates across 23 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bosnia And Herzegovina and 20 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Muslim Aid a registered charity?
Yes — Muslim Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176462.
Details
38-44 Whitechapel Road
LONDON
E1 1JX
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