Bustan E Zahra Association
Analysis
Bustan E Zahra Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wembley. It was registered in April 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Bustan E Zahra Association reported income of £327k and spending of £325k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £75k to £327k (+337%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 125%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Bustan E Zahra Association sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Anglo-Italian Society for the Protection of Animals (£326k), Shirley Community Church (£329k) and Ukraine Relief Aid (£324k).
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
The advancement of the Shia Ashari Faith in a manner which is harmonious with the entire wider community of the UK. To offer support to those in our community who are in spiritual or material need. to support emergeny relief funds worldwide.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Italian Society for the Protection of Animals | London | £326k |
| Shirley Community Church | Solihull | £329k |
| Ukraine Relief Aid | Castle Lane West | £324k |
| Stockton Baptist Church | Cleveland | £331k |