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.
Grants
The Zahra Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £3,831,203
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, religious activities, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Zahra Foundation
- Charity Day
- Sadaqa Charity Day
- Sadaqa Day
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated