The Barakat Trust
Supporting and promoting the study and preservation of Islamic art, heritage, architecture and culture for future generations.
Activities & Mission
Supporting and promoting the study and preservation of Islamic art, heritage, architecture and culture for future generations.
Grants
The Barakat Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £214,988
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £642,144 | £421,449 | £391,878 | £2,540,404 | £2,540,404 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £337,391 | £422,104 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £664,716 | £518,701 | £479,145 | £2,134,927 | £870,965 | 3 / 1 |
| 2022 | £643,115 | £402,039 | £389,567 | £1,960,316 | £721,164 | 2 / 1 |
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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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 2025?
The Barakat Trust reported total income of £642k and reported expenditure of £421k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 across 13 areas, including Austria, Belgium, Canada and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Barakat Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Barakat Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176631.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated