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Qed Foundation Limited

Also known as: Qed Bradford Limited, Quest for Economic Development Limited, Q E D, Qed - UK, Qed-UK, Quest for Economic Development

Improving the educational, social and economic circumstances of the most disadvantaged communities in the UK - particularly those of Bangladeshi, Indian or Pakistani origin who are struggling against disproportionately high levels of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination of various kinds - and contributiong to a society based on the principles of equality, diversity and social justice.

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Activities & Mission

Improving the educational, social and economic circumstances of the most disadvantaged communities in the UK - particularly those of Bangladeshi, Indian or Pakistani origin who are struggling against disproportionately high levels of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination of various kinds - and contributiong to a society based on the principles of equality, diversity and social justice.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£617,501
Latest Expenditure
£626,464

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Economic and community development 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 £588,686
Charitable Activities £28,815
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £539,963
Raising Funds £86,501
Governance £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£617,501
£626,464£539,963£438,523£438,52310 / 10
2024
£971,498
£870,494£787,046£447,485£011 / 10
2023
£988,718
£1,121,478£1,055,686£346,481£346,4819 / 12
2022
£958,969
£919,314£848,622£479,241£09 / 9
2021
£990,064
£885,808£859,041£439,586£011 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Qed Foundation Limited

What does Qed Foundation Limited do?

Improving the educational, social and economic circumstances of the most disadvantaged communities in the UK - particularly those of Bangladeshi, Indian or Pakistani origin who are struggling against disproportionately high levels of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination of various kinds - and contributiong to a society based on the principles of equality, diversity and social justice.

How much income did Qed Foundation Limited report in 2025?

Qed Foundation Limited reported total income of £618k and reported expenditure of £626k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Qed Foundation Limited?

Qed Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 87.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Qed Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

Qed Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 1991 as charity number 1004608. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Qed Foundation Limited?

Qed Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Qed Foundation Limited operate?

Qed Foundation Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Qed Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Qed Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004608.

Details

Address
QUEST HOUSE
38
VICAR LANE
BRADFORD
Registration Date
10 October 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1004608
Charity Number
1004608

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Trustees

MOHAMMED SABIR MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Mohammed Yaqub Nizami
Professor Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar
SUKHMINDER POONI

Sectors & Classifications

Economic and community development Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Qed Bradford Limited
  • Quest for Economic Development Limited
  • Q E D
  • Qed - UK
  • Qed-UK
  • Quest for Economic Development

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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