# Asia Pacific Dawah Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203448 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203448)
- Website: https://apdawah.org/
- Latest income: £2,441; spending £2,371
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines
- Other names: The Guidance UK (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/asia-pacific-dawah-trust

Asia Pacific Dawah Trust aspires to promote Islamic teachings to Muslims and non-Muslims in the Asia Pacific region to advance the educational and social standing of communities. These communities will then play a positive part to contribute to the peace and prosperity of their societies

## 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 Dec 2025 | £2,441 | £2,371 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,135 | £2,448 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are to advance the religion of Islam in the Asia Pacific region for the benefit of the public in such ways as the charity trustees think fit including but not limited to:-a) the provision of grants to organisations undertaking projects to advance the religion of Islam;b) holding of prayer meetings, lectures public celebrations of religious festivals producing and/or distributing literature on Islam to enlighten others about the Islamic faith.c) the provision of scholarships to students and teachers of any age to learn about and advance the Islamic faith. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005 and section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008.

## What it funds

Asia Pacific Dawah Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Asia Pacific Dawah Trust reported income of £2,441 and spending of £2,371. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £4,819 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Asia Pacific Dawah Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (apdawah.org) 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 Asia Pacific Dawah Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Asia Pacific Dawah Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines.

### Does Asia Pacific Dawah Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Asia Pacific Dawah Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Asia Pacific Dawah Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Asia Pacific Dawah 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 Dec 2025 was £2,371. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £1,606 a year.

### How large is Asia Pacific Dawah Trust?

In its latest reported year Asia Pacific Dawah Trust reported income of £2,441 and spending of £2,371.


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