# International Academy of Sufi Scholars

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1171458 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1171458)
- Latest income: £1,250; spending £1,250
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/international-academy-of-sufi-scholars

TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITHIN SUNNI ISLAM IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROMOTING TEACHINGS OF ISLAM, THE QUR'AN AND SUNNAH AND PLANNING AND DEVELOPING POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SCHOLARS.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2023 | £1,250 | £1,250 | not filed |
| 15 Jan 2022 | £8,350 | £5,342 | not filed |
| 15 Jan 2021 | £4,320 | £2,869 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public in accordance within sunni Islam in particular but not exclusively by promoting teachings of Islam, the qur’an and sunnah and planning and developing post-doctoral research with the assistance of internationally renowned Scholars.

## What it funds

International Academy of Sufi Scholars is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides human resources. In its latest reported year International Academy of Sufi Scholars reported income of £1,250 and spending of £1,250. Over its last 3 reported years, to 15 Jan 2023, it spent £9,461 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from International Academy of Sufi Scholars 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 International Academy of Sufi Scholars open for applications now?

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

### Where does International Academy of Sufi Scholars fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey.

### Does International Academy of Sufi Scholars give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that International Academy of Sufi Scholars makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does International Academy of Sufi Scholars give each year?

The register does not break out International Academy of Sufi Scholars's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 15 Jan 2023 was £1,250. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £3,154 a year.

### How large is International Academy of Sufi Scholars?

In its latest reported year International Academy of Sufi Scholars reported income of £1,250 and spending of £1,250.


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