Understanding Islam UK
Also known as: Educating Islam, The Islamic Forum
Charity arranges educational activities for adults and children. It also arranges public meetings inviting guest speakers from UK or abroad. It maintains a website for the benefit of general public and its members where it also provides a QnA service about issues related to Islam. It gives financial grants to research and educational institutes including religious and non-religious institutions.
Activities & Mission
Charity arranges educational activities for adults and children. It also arranges public meetings inviting guest speakers from UK or abroad. It maintains a website for the benefit of general public and its members where it also provides a QnA service about issues related to Islam. It gives financial grants to research and educational institutes including religious and non-religious institutions.
Grants
Understanding Islam UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £20,813
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities
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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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,645 | £20,813 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £16,612 | £13,745 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £11,176 | £6,865 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Understanding Islam UK
What does Understanding Islam UK do?
Charity arranges educational activities for adults and children. It also arranges public meetings inviting guest speakers from UK or abroad. It maintains a website for the benefit of general public and its members where it also provides a QnA service about issues related to Islam. It gives financial grants to research and educational institutes including religious and non-religious institutions.
How much income did Understanding Islam UK report in 2025?
Understanding Islam UK reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Understanding Islam UK registered as a charity?
Understanding Islam UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2005 as charity number 1107962. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Understanding Islam UK?
Understanding Islam UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr KHALID IQBAL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Understanding Islam UK operate?
Understanding Islam UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Understanding Islam UK a registered charity?
Yes — Understanding Islam UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107962.
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Also Known As
- Educating Islam
- The Islamic Forum
- Understanding Islam UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
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