The Muslim Educational Trust
Analysis
The Muslim Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, The Muslim Educational Trust reported income of £51k and spending of £80k, spending 155% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £50k to £51k (+1.6%), an average of +0.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 134% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Muslim Educational Trust sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Grantham Muslim Community Association (£51k), St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church Peterborough (£51k) and Abbey Ward Community Association (£51k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
An educational charity devoted to the catering for the educational needs of Muslims and their children in the UK. Publishes educational books on Islam in English. Promotes better understanding among all sections of British society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham Muslim Community Association | Grantham | £51k |
| St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church Peterborough | Peterborough | £51k |
| Abbey Ward Community Association | Essex | £51k |
| St Mary's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church | Liverpool | £51k |