Shah Jalal Islamic Foundation (Marsh Farm)

Analysis

Shah Jalal Islamic Foundation (Marsh Farm) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Luton. It was registered in May 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.

In the financial year ending October 2024, Shah Jalal Islamic Foundation (Marsh Farm) reported income of £17k and spending of £1,304, leaving 92% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2024, income grew from £7,560 to £17k (+124%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 227%. Over the whole period it spent 25% of the income it received.

Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Shah Jalal Islamic Foundation (Marsh Farm) sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Greek Orthodox Community of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Maidstone (£17k), Holland Chapel and Cottage Trust (£17k) and 4th Brightlingsea Scout Group (£17k).

Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.