Foundations for People
Analysis
Foundations for People is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford. It was registered in February 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07376162). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Foundations for People reported income of £280k and spending of £259k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £203k to £280k (+38%), an average of +8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Foundations for People sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Quarry Gospel Hall Trust (£280k), The Pocket Testament League Limited (£280k) and Christ Apostolic Church Balm of Gilead - Healing Centre (£280k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The main aims of the charity are to advance the religion of Islaam in Bradford for the benefit ofthe public through the establisment of the daily prayers, weekly lectures, conferences and theproduction and distribution of literature to both Muslins and Non-Muslims and to advance theeducation of the Public by providing quality teaching and tutoring.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Gospel Hall Trust | Exeter | £280k |
| The Pocket Testament League Limited | Clwyd | £280k |
| Christ Apostolic Church Balm of Gilead - Healing Centre | London | £280k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Wembdon | Somerset | £280k |