Iqra Blackburn
Analysis
Iqra Blackburn is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Blackburn. It was registered in May 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2024, Iqra Blackburn reported income of £128k and spending of £126k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £70k to £128k (+84%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Iqra Blackburn sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include O&T Foundation (£127k), 50:50 (£131k) and The Daisy Chain Project (£123k).
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
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of education for local young people of all religious and ethnic backgrounds in a nurturing environment. Classroom based learning and organised activities in an effort to promote mutual respect of all others. To fundraise for emergency relief to long term development projects in areas such as water, sanitation, health and nutrition to help the poor worldwide.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| O&T Foundation | London | £127k |
| 50:50 | London | £131k |
| The Daisy Chain Project | West Sussex | £123k |
| Project Access International | London | £133k |