# Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1137229 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1137229)
- Website: https://www.aslamreading.co.uk
- Latest income: £35.7k; spending £25.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Reading
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/association-of-sri-lankan-muslims-reading-uk

Religious Educational CulturalSocial

## 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 | £35.7k | £25.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £22.9k | £13.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £16.5k | £11.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.6k | £8,127 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £13.6k | £8,127 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> I. To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the members of the muslimcommunity and persons who are of sri Lankan origin now living and aroundreading, berkshire, UK in particular but not exclusively for the following purposes :a. The advancement of the Islamic religionb. The advancement of educationc. The provision of facilities for recreation, and other leisure time occupation ofpersons, who have need of such facilities by reason of their reason , age,infirmity, disablement financial hardship or social and economiccircumstances or for the public at large in the interest of social welfare andwith the object of improving the condition of life of said persons.ii. The relief of poverty, sickness, and distress and advancement of education of people living in sri lanka by providing any charitable means that the trustees determine.

## What it funds

Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK reported income of £35.7k and spending of £25.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £66.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Reading.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (aslamreading.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 Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Reading.

### Does Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK give each year?

The register does not break out Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK'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 £25.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.3k a year.

### How large is Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK?

In its latest reported year Association of Sri Lankan Muslims - Reading UK reported income of £35.7k and spending of £25.2k.


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