# Islam in Action (I.I.A)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1115882 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1115882)
- Website: https://www.islaminaction.org
- Latest income: £22.5k; spending £21k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Accommodation / housing, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Australia, Denmark, France, Greece, Jamaica, Burma, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Ireland, Syria, United States, Yemen, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey
- Other names: Eritrean and Tigre Welfare Association (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/islam-in-action

a)The provision and advice of guidance services b)The provision of practical support and assistance c)The provision and promotion of education, particularly in the development of languages, It and other skills d)The provision& development of sport& physical training e)The promotion of cultural and social event

## 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 Mar 2025 | £22.5k | £21k | not filed |
| 1 Mar 2024 | £24k | £23.8k | not filed |
| 1 Mar 2023 | £8,088 | £7,608 | not filed |
| 1 Mar 2022 | £13.7k | £13.7k | not filed |
| 1 Mar 2021 | £100 | £142 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to advance education and relieve financial hardship amongst those seeking asylum and those granted refugee status particularly by the provision of the legal and other advice. B) to preserve and protect the physical and mental health of those granted refugee status and their dependants. C) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social or economic circumstances.

## What it funds

Islam in Action (I.I.A) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Islam in Action (I.I.A) reported income of £22.5k and spending of £21k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Mar 2025, it spent £66.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Australia, Denmark, France, Greece and Jamaica and 15 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Islam in Action (I.I.A) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (islaminaction.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 Islam in Action (I.I.A) open for applications now?

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

### Where does Islam in Action (I.I.A) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Australia, Denmark, France, Greece and Jamaica and 15 more areas.

### Does Islam in Action (I.I.A) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Islam in Action (I.I.A) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Islam in Action (I.I.A) give each year?

The register does not break out Islam in Action (I.I.A)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Mar 2025 was £21k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.2k a year.

### How large is Islam in Action (I.I.A)?

In its latest reported year Islam in Action (I.I.A) reported income of £22.5k and spending of £21k.


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