Al Qalam Education Centre
Analysis
Al Qalam Education Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in March 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Al Qalam Education Centre reported income of £20k and spending of £33k, spending 161% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income fell from £24k to £20k (-16%), an average of -4.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2022, when income rose by 215%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Al Qalam Education Centre sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust (£20k), Fittleworth PTA (£20k) and Mellis School Parents' Association (£20k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1) The advancement of the Islamic religion according to the Sunni Brailvi Sect by the provision of the school of education in the principles of Islam2) To raise funds through donations to help needy and destitute people anywhere in the world3) To help muslims with their religious and cultural needs such as undertaking marriage ceremonies and making funeral arrangements.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust | Nottingham | £20k |
| Fittleworth PTA | Pulborough | £20k |
| Mellis School Parents' Association | Suffolk | £20k |
| Friends of Heather Ridge PTA | Camberley | £20k |