The Zahra Trust
Also known as: The Zahra Foundation, Charity Day, Sadaqa Charity Day, Sadaqa Day
The Zahra Trust is a charitable endownment with its headquaters in the United Kingdom. The Trust focuses on three primary areas, Publications, Productions and Philanthropy. The Trust carries out humanitarian aid across the globe where needed.
Activities & Mission
The Zahra Trust is a charitable endownment with its headquaters in the United Kingdom. The Trust focuses on three primary areas, Publications, Productions and Philanthropy. The Trust carries out humanitarian aid across the globe where needed.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,887,940 | £4,773,122 | £4,333,910 | £3,616,428 | £2,878,850 | 13 / 25 |
| 2024 | £3,902,235 | £3,924,516 | £3,552,814 | £2,501,610 | £1,972,560 | 10 / 15 |
| 2023 | £4,428,296 | £5,662,099 | £5,212,380 | £2,523,891 | £1,394,651 | 10 / 27 |
| 2022 | £3,660,710 | £2,649,019 | £2,457,720 | £3,757,694 | £2,040,815 | 8 / 40 |
| 2021 | £4,004,197 | £2,443,574 | £2,201,635 | £2,746,003 | £1,250,607 | 4 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Zahra Trust
What does The Zahra Trust do?
The Zahra Trust is a charitable endownment with its headquaters in the United Kingdom. The Trust focuses on three primary areas, Publications, Productions and Philanthropy. The Trust carries out humanitarian aid across the globe where needed.
How much income did The Zahra Trust report in 2025?
The Zahra Trust reported total income of £5.89m and reported expenditure of £4.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Zahra Trust?
The Zahra Trust has a program ratio of 73.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Zahra Trust registered as a charity?
The Zahra Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2009 as charity number 1129501. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Zahra Trust?
The Zahra Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is dr ALI MASSOUMI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Zahra Trust operate?
The Zahra Trust operates across 6 areas, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Kenya and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Zahra Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Zahra Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129501.
Details
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United Kingdom
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Zahra Foundation
- Charity Day
- Sadaqa Charity Day
- Sadaqa Day
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated