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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.

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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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,887,940
Latest Expenditure
£4,773,122

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,850,356
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £27,815
Investments £8,779
Other Income £990

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,333,910
Raising Funds £431,424
Governance £31,067
Grants to Institutions £3,831,203
Other Expenditure £7,788

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
£5,887,940
£4,773,122£4,333,910£3,616,428£2,878,85013 / 25
2024
£3,902,235
£3,924,516£3,552,814£2,501,610£1,972,56010 / 15
2023
£4,428,296
£5,662,099£5,212,380£2,523,891£1,394,65110 / 27
2022
£3,660,710
£2,649,019£2,457,720£3,757,694£2,040,8158 / 40
2021
£4,004,197
£2,443,574£2,201,635£2,746,003£1,250,6074 / 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.

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 4 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

Address
45 Barnfield Road
Burnt Oak
United Kingdom
HA8 0AY
Registration Date
8 May 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045253
Charity Number
1129501

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Trustees

Dr ALI MASSOUMI Chair
ALIRAZA JAFFAR
Also governs 1 other charity
Faisal Alireza Hasham
Faiz Nazerali

Also Known As

  • The Zahra Foundation
  • Charity Day
  • Sadaqa Charity Day
  • Sadaqa Day

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30 July 2026
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