Skip to main content Skip to navigation

pen academy

The charity supports children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, and the general public. Pen Academy is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Colchester and operates in Essex.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

Pen Academy (formerly Al-Qalam Institute and also known as Qalam Academy) is dedicated to providing high-quality Islamic religious and cultural education. We offer a range of classes and community events, primarily held during weekends and evenings, to support spiritual growth, cultural understanding, and community engagement.

Fundraising

See where Pen Academy is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£52,458
Latest Expenditure
£54,572

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£52,458£54,5720 / 4
2023£52,671£58,2770 / 5
2022£48,442£52,2840 / 5
2021£43,870£44,9200 / 2
2020£55,230£50,2580 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
THE PEN ACADEMY
66 Barrack Street
COLCHESTER
CO1 2LS
Registration Date
18 April 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5014327
Charity Number
1141503

Trustees

BASHIR GONI
Syeda Zahera Khanum

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • AL-QALAM INSTITUTE
  • THE PEN ACADEMY