Orison Charitable Trust
Orison Charitable Trust is a registered charity working primarily for the advancement of Islamic Shia religion and for the advancement of education and relief of poverty. With the aid of sound financial management and the support of volunteers the charity has achieved a satisfactory outcome for the year with sufficient resources to continue its normal activities in the forthcoming years.
Activities & Mission
Orison Charitable Trust is a registered charity working primarily for the advancement of Islamic Shia religion and for the advancement of education and relief of poverty. With the aid of sound financial management and the support of volunteers the charity has achieved a satisfactory outcome for the year with sufficient resources to continue its normal activities in the forthcoming years.
Grants
Orison Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,003,877
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, religious activities, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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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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
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,809,920 | £2,568,988 | £2,568,988 | £871,650 | £871,650 | 5 / 10 |
| 2024 | £2,137,681 | £2,230,391 | £2,230,391 | £630,718 | £630,718 | 4 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,841,512 | £1,721,459 | £1,721,459 | £723,428 | £723,428 | 5 / 4 |
| 2022 | £2,554,028 | £2,752,578 | £2,752,578 | £603,375 | £0 | 4 / 4 |
| 2021 | £2,473,102 | £2,123,135 | £2,057,528 | £823,577 | £823,577 | 5 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Orison Charitable Trust
What does Orison Charitable Trust do?
Orison Charitable Trust is a registered charity working primarily for the advancement of Islamic Shia religion and for the advancement of education and relief of poverty. With the aid of sound financial management and the support of volunteers the charity has achieved a satisfactory outcome for the year with sufficient resources to continue its normal activities in the forthcoming years.
How much income did Orison Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Orison Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.81m and reported expenditure of £2.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Orison Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Orison Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2003 as charity number 1098822. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Orison Charitable Trust?
Orison Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Orison Charitable Trust operate?
Orison Charitable Trust operates across 13 areas, including Bangladesh, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Cameroon and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Orison Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Orison Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098822.
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- 2 November 2026
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