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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1195037
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Mahdi Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1195037. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Tanzania, Kenya and Iraq. The register describes its activities as: “To advance the Islamic religion within local communities in the UK and across the world for the benefit ofthe public by supporting the building of Mosques and Islamic community centers, and funding thepublication and distribution of literature to enlighten others about the Islamic religion.” Its charitable objects are: “- to advance the Islamic religion within local communities in the UK and across the world for the benefit of the public by supporting the building of mosques and Islamic community centers, and funding the publication and distribution of literature to enlighten others about the Islamic religion. - the prevention and…” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £17.5k and spending of £11.5k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.5k
Latest spending
£11.5k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £17.5k | £11.5k |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £15k | £33.3k |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £27.7k | £15.3k |
Charitable objects
- to advance the Islamic religion within local communities in the UK and across the world for the benefit of the public by supporting the building of mosques and Islamic community centers, and funding the publication and distribution of literature to enlighten others about the Islamic religion. - the prevention and relief of poverty within local communities in the UK and across the world by providing grants and items to individuals in need and other charities or organizations working to relieve poverty.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Tanzania, Kenya, Iraq
- Trustees
- 5
What Mahdi Foundation funds
Mahdi Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £60.1k in total.
How to apply to Mahdi Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mahdi Foundation 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 about Mahdi Foundation
Is Mahdi Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Mahdi Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Mahdi Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Tanzania, Kenya and Iraq.
Does Mahdi Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Mahdi Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Mahdi Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Mahdi Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £11.5k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £15k a year.
How large is Mahdi Foundation?
In its latest reported year Mahdi Foundation reported income of £17.5k and spending of £11.5k.
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