Minhaj-Ul-Quran International
Analysis
Minhaj-Ul-Quran International is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04871449). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Minhaj-Ul-Quran International reported income of £3.4m and spending of £2.4m, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £2.5m to £3.4m (+37%), an average of +8.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 64% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Minhaj-Ul-Quran International sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mothers' Union (£3.4m), Asdan (£3.4m) and Northern Hull Community Development Limited (£3.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 59%, trading 33% and investments 8.0%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £10.8m would cover about 54 months of spending at that rate. It employed 85 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 59%
- Trading 33%
- Investments 8.0%
In the charity's own words
The objectives of the charity during the period were the relief of poverty, sickness and suffering of needy. To educate the public about their basic rights to obtain education, shelter/housing, health care, and other basic necessities of life especially in Pakistan. The advancement and teaching of the Islam with particular emphasis on promoting harmony and improving the conditions of life.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mothers' Union | London | £3.4m |
| Asdan | South Gloucs | £3.4m |
| Northern Hull Community Development Limited | Hull | £3.4m |
| Wabil | London | £3.4m |