The Cambridge Muslim Trust
Analysis
The Cambridge Muslim Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in September 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Cambridge Muslim Trust reported income of £540k and spending of £312k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £260k to £540k (+107%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 123%. Over the whole period it spent 46% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Cambridge Muslim Trust sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rampworx Youth Village 2000 (£540k), Shimon Yehuda Limited (£540k) and Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund (£540k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £229k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
In the charity's own words
The Cambridge Muslim Trust provide a focus of activities for Muslims living in the Cambridge and surrounding area. This enables the organisation of religious, educational, and social life within the community in light of the Islamic teachings and traditions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rampworx Youth Village 2000 | Merseyside | £540k |
| Shimon Yehuda Limited | London | £540k |
| Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund | Wirral | £540k |
| The Angus Lawson Memorial Trust | High Wycombe | £540k |