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Sadaka

Sadaka provides free weekly lunches and basic items on Saturdays for those struggling financially / homeless in Reading. Come and enjoy a hot meal, and a chat, at Fairview Community Centre, 90b Great Knollys Street, RG1 7HL. Sadaka signposts service users to relevant local services for further help. Further, we begin a training programme for service users who wish to improve their quality of life.

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Activities & Mission

Sadaka provides free weekly lunches and basic items on Saturdays for those struggling financially / homeless in Reading. Come and enjoy a hot meal, and a chat, at Fairview Community Centre, 90b Great Knollys Street, RG1 7HL. Sadaka signposts service users to relevant local services for further help. Further, we begin a training programme for service users who wish to improve their quality of life.

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£27,521
Latest Expenditure
£18,435

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 67.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£27,521
£18,4350 / 78
2025
£20,944
£25,6210 / 30
2024
£23,341
£23,3770 / 40
2023
£31,762
£21,7840 / 40
2022
£26,782
£38,5230 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sadaka

What does Sadaka do?

Sadaka provides free weekly lunches and basic items on Saturdays for those struggling financially / homeless in Reading. Come and enjoy a hot meal, and a chat, at Fairview Community Centre, 90b Great Knollys Street, RG1 7HL. Sadaka signposts service users to relevant local services for further help. Further, we begin a training programme for service users who wish to improve their quality of life.

How much income did Sadaka report in 2026?

Sadaka reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sadaka registered as a charity?

Sadaka was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2017 as charity number 1171075. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Sadaka?

Sadaka is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Youssef Alla. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sadaka operate?

Sadaka operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sadaka a registered charity?

Yes — Sadaka is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171075.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5093539
Charity Number
1171075

Trustees

Youssef Alla Chair
Fatima Alla-Saouiki
Shazia Fazal
Thomas Williams
Zobia Kalim

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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