Imam Hussein Charity
Analysis
Imam Hussein Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Middlesex. It was registered in May 2018, 8 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending May 2024, Imam Hussein Charity reported income of £615k and spending of £509k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2024, income grew from £223k to £615k (+176%), an average of +40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Imam Hussein Charity 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 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Croydon Citizens Advice Bureaux Limited (£615k), Action4Diabetes (£615k) and The Patricia Routledge Foundation (£614k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 76% of spending and raising funds 24%. Reserves of £104k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Other 0.0%
In the charity's own words
1.To provide relief to the poor and victims of natural and other kinds of disaster anywhere in the world.2. To advance the teachings of Islam as per the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt hence promoting religious harmony and respect for different faiths and beliefs.3. Advancement of education in social and economic affairs4. Achieve (2) and (3) by commissioning TV programmes and other media
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon Citizens Advice Bureaux Limited | Croydon | £615k |
| Action4Diabetes | Taunton | £615k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | Bristol | £614k |
| Abigail's Footsteps | Culpeper Close | £615k |