Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah
Analysis
Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in October 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02051424). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah reported income of £8.3m and spending of £7.6m, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £6.1m to £8.3m (+36%), an average of +7.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Limited (£8.3m), The Emmanuel Community Charitable Trust Limited (£8.3m) and Marymount International School (£8.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and investments 3.5%. Charitable activities took 18% of spending and raising funds 81%. Reserves of £10.3m would cover about 16 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 97%
- Investments 3.5%
In the charity's own words
The charity's key aims are the propagation of Islam as interpreted in Ahmadiyyat i.e Islam as expounded by the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement and his successors, and generally to promote the comparative study of religion. They also include to advance education in the study of religion by printing, publication and distribution of books, pamphlets, videos, tapes etc. and production of programs
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Limited | Cornwall | £8.3m |
| The Emmanuel Community Charitable Trust Limited | London | £8.3m |
| Marymount International School | Kingston Upon Thames | £8.2m |
| PBCC Properties UK | London | £8.3m |