Al-Ma'rifah Foundation
Analysis
Al-Ma'rifah Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in November 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Al-Ma'rifah Foundation reported income of £37k and spending of £40k, spending 109% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income dropped by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Al-Ma'rifah Foundation 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 Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) (£37k), Good News Church Hurstpierpoint (£37k) and Rehoboth Trust (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public through various avenues including:To advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public and educating the public in different religious beliefs including an awareness of their distinctive features and their common ground to promote good relations between persons of different faiths
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) | Bristol | £37k |
| Good News Church Hurstpierpoint | Hassocks | £37k |
| Rehoboth Trust | Newport | £37k |
| Longheath Community Care and Church Centre | Croydon | £37k |