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The Barakat Trust

Supporting and promoting the study and preservation of Islamic art, heritage, architecture and culture for future generations.

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Activities & Mission

Supporting and promoting the study and preservation of Islamic art, heritage, architecture and culture for future generations.

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
£337,391
Latest Expenditure
£422,104

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £553,462
Charitable Activities £79,177
Other Trading £0
Investments £32,077
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £479,145
Raising Funds £39,556
Governance £4,140
Grants to Institutions £283,314
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Barakat Trust (organisation 5009563)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£337,391
£422,1040 / 1
2023
£664,716
£518,701£479,145£2,134,927£870,9653 / 1
2022
£643,115
£402,039£389,567£1,960,316£721,1642 / 1
2021
£0
£00 / 0
2020
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Barakat Trust

What does The Barakat Trust do?

Supporting and promoting the study and preservation of Islamic art, heritage, architecture and culture for future generations.

How much income did The Barakat Trust report in 2024?

The Barakat Trust reported total income of £337k and reported expenditure of £422k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Barakat Trust registered as a charity?

The Barakat Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2018 as charity number 1176631. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Barakat Trust?

The Barakat Trust 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 The Barakat Trust operate?

The Barakat Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Barakat Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Barakat Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176631.

Details

Address
ARAB BRITISH CENTRE LTD
1 GOUGH SQUARE
LONDON
EC4A 3DE
Registration Date
11 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5114139
Charity Number
1176631

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Trustees

Hamida Ali Alireza
Mustafa Hussain
RABYA ALFADL
SARA ABDULLAH ALIREZA

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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