Alrayan Foundation for Education and Training
Analysis
Alrayan Foundation for Education and Training is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southall. It was registered in November 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Alrayan Foundation for Education and Training reported income of £37k and spending of £45k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2025, income grew from £8,680 to £37k (+321%), an average of +62% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 188%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Alrayan Foundation for Education and Training sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shade of Mercy Foundation (£37k), Rebuilding the Flock (£37k) and The Greek Orthodox Community of St John Chrysostom in Cheltenham and Environs (£37k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The main charity activity at the moment is to produce (write, print and distribute) suitable Islamic and Somali books for children to use.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shade of Mercy Foundation | Cheadle | £37k |
| Rebuilding the Flock | Hertfordshire | £37k |
| The Greek Orthodox Community of St John Chrysostom in Cheltenham and Environs | Stroud | £37k |
| Zion Baptist Church Trowbridge | Wiltshire | £37k |