# Islamic Thought

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1085604 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1085604)
- Website: https://www.islamicthought.co.uk
- Latest income: £6,805; spending £11.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Peterborough City
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/islamic-thought

Increase Islamic awareness within Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Promote close co-operation with other religions through interfaith programmes.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £6,805 | £11.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,514 | £4,310 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,556 | £1,784 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,930 | £647 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £7,304 | £284 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to advance the education of the public in the Islamic faith and increase awareness of religion

## What it funds

Islamic Thought is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Islamic Thought reported income of £6,805 and spending of £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £18.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Peterborough City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Islamic Thought in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (islamicthought.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 Islamic Thought open for applications now?

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

### Where does Islamic Thought fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Peterborough City.

### Does Islamic Thought give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Islamic Thought makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Islamic Thought give each year?

The register does not break out Islamic Thought'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 2026 was £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,673 a year.

### How large is Islamic Thought?

In its latest reported year Islamic Thought reported income of £6,805 and spending of £11.3k.


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