# Al Amanah Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1183040 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183040)
- Latest income: £232; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England, India, The Gambia
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/al-amanah-trust

Charitable Projects for Local People and those in need abroad

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £232 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £233k | £253k | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £98.1k | £75.7k | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £71.6k | £69k | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £20.6k | £23.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1)to relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people, widows, and other people in need by means of, but not exclusively, making grants or loans for providing or paying for items, equipment, services and facilities, including the provision of food, water and clothing, and costs for medical treatment for the benefit of the said persons;(2).to advance education for the benefit of the general public by means of, but not exclusively, the provision or the assistance in the provision of educational activities and facilities, such as schools and training centres for the benefit of said persons;(3).to advance the religion of Islam, by means of, but not exclusively, promoting the teachings and tenets of Islam via the assistance in the provision of facilities for Islamic education in accordance with the teachings of the quran and sunnah of the prophet muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) as interpreted by the ahle sunnah wal jamaah school of thought.

## What it funds

Al Amanah Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Al Amanah Trust reported income of £232 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £422k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, India and The Gambia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Al Amanah Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Al Amanah Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Al Amanah Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Al Amanah Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, India and The Gambia.

### Does Al Amanah Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Al Amanah Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Al Amanah Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Al Amanah Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £84.4k a year.

### How large is Al Amanah Trust?

In its latest reported year Al Amanah Trust reported income of £232 and spending of £0.


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