Abdullah Quilliam Society
Analysis
Abdullah Quilliam Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Liverpool. It was registered in June 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Abdullah Quilliam Society reported income of £675k and spending of £437k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from September 2022 to September 2025, income grew from £425k to £675k (+59%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 92%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Abdullah Quilliam Society sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South African Congregation (£675k), Headstart Education Centre (£676k) and The Newland Christian Trust (£675k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 88% and charitable activities 12%. Charitable activities took 74% of spending and raising funds 26%. Reserves of £40k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 88%
- Charitable activities 12%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
To establish Abdullah Quilliam Heritage Centre and re-instate theoriginal mosque established by Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam in 1889 -the first mosque in the country. To promote correct knowledge andunderstanding of Islam and its true spirit faith for the benefit of all.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South African Congregation | Tunbridge Wells | £675k |
| Headstart Education Centre | London | £676k |
| The Newland Christian Trust | Hull | £675k |
| The Medway Towns Gurudwara Sabha Limited | Kent | £677k |