# Al Madaar

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1179678 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1179678)
- Website: https://almadaar.co.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Waltham Forest
- Other names: Al Madaar Institute (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/al-madaar

al Madaar provides religious and secular education to the public by providing regular classes, workshops, events and lectures. We provide a comfortable environment for people to learn about both Islam and beneficial knowledge that will help them in this life and the next.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2023 | £14.8k | £32.7k | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2022 | £54.5k | £50.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statements of belief.2.to further or benefit the residents of leyton and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.in furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power:to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.3.the promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public by:(a) 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; and(b) Promoting knowledge and mutual understanding and respect of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths.’

## What it funds

Al Madaar is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and recreation for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Al Madaar reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Jan 2026, it spent £83.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Waltham Forest.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Al Madaar in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (almadaar.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Al Madaar open for applications now?

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

### Where does Al Madaar fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Waltham Forest.

### Does Al Madaar give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Al Madaar give each year?

The register does not break out Al Madaar's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Jan 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.7k a year.

### How large is Al Madaar?

In its latest reported year Al Madaar reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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