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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1080962
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Al-Mahdi Institute is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1080962. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The principle activity of the intitute is to promote Islamic studies/education and research of the Holy Quran and the Shia Ithna Asheri Jaffery Faith.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance, public education in. Islamic studies in accordance with theprinciples of the shia ithna-asheri particularly but not exclusively by:(i) The-provisiorlof anjnstituiefcr.Islamic research and resource centre,(ii) undertaking research and publishing any useful results for the benefitof the public.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingReligious activities
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £82.2k | £80.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £991k | £980k | £22.1k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £961k | £882k | £12.1k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £908k | £838k | £858 |
Grants to organisations come from part B of the annual return, which only charities with income over £500,000 file.
Charitable objects
To advance, public education in. Islamic studies in accordance with theprinciples of the shia ithna-asheri particularly but not exclusively by:(i) The-provisiorlof anjnstituiefcr.Islamic research and resource centre,(ii) undertaking research and publishing any useful results for the benefitof the public.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Formerly
- Al-Mahdi (As) Institute of Islamic Studies
- Trustees
- 3
What Al-Mahdi Institute funds
Al-Mahdi Institute is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £2.78m in total, including £35k of grants to organisations in the 3 years it reported them.
How to apply to Al-Mahdi Institute
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Al-Mahdi Institute in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (almahdi.edu) 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 about Al-Mahdi Institute
Is Al-Mahdi Institute open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Al-Mahdi Institute is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Al-Mahdi Institute fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Al-Mahdi Institute give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Al-Mahdi Institute makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Al-Mahdi Institute give each year?
The register does not break out Al-Mahdi Institute's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £556k a year.
How large is Al-Mahdi Institute?
In its latest reported year Al-Mahdi Institute reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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