Maur
Analysis
Maur is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in October 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Maur reported income of £527k and spending of £38k, leaving 93% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £61k to £527k (+770%), an average of +72% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 472%. Over the whole period it spent 12% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Maur sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% 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 Makki Masjid (£527k), The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood (£528k) and Mazahirul Uloom London (£526k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 97% and investments 3.1%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 97%
- Investments 3.1%
In the charity's own words
The charity serves the local community through free educational, cultural and recreational programmes that promote wellbeing and cohesion. It prevents youth crime through courses, mentoring, sports and youth clubs, promotes British values, and offers English as a Foreign Language to support integration. All activities align with charitable objectives and are open to all backgrounds, race and faith
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Makki Masjid | Manchester | £527k |
| The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood | London | £528k |
| Mazahirul Uloom London | London | £526k |
| Guru Nanak Gurdwara | Leicester | £528k |