The Eldest Foundation
Analysis
The Eldest Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Eldest Foundation reported income of £137k and spending of £122k, spending 89% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Eldest Foundation sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Derby Road Baptist Church Watford (£137k), The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach (£137k) and Christ Church Ipswich (£137k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity aims to advance the Shia Muslim Faith in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public. This is done through various activities, including religions functions, prayers, lectures, educational courses, and charitable drives donating food, blood and gifts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Baptist Church Watford | Watford | £137k |
| The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach | Cambridge | £137k |
| Christ Church Ipswich | Ipswich | £137k |
| St Paul's Church, Stalybridge | Cheshire | £137k |