# Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1140163 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1140163)
- Latest income: £7,338; spending £7,908
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shaikh-abdulqadir-jilani-trust

This charity formed to help the needy people suffered by calamity i.e. earthquake

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | £7,338 | £7,908 | not filed |
| 12 Aug 2024 | £4,072 | £4,000 | not filed |
| 12 Aug 2023 | £4,212 | £4,000 | not filed |
| 12 Aug 2022 | £10.8k | £10k | not filed |
| 12 Aug 2021 | £890 | £1,005 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees must apply the income of the charity in furthering the following objects (the objects) to advance the Islamic religion in United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on ahl as-sunnah wa'l-jama'ah to enlighten others about the teachings of Islam as taught by Shaikh abdul-qadir Jilani: (his complete name: Shaikh al-syed muhiyudin abu muhammad abdal qadir al-jaylani al-hasani wal-hussaini, syed denoting his honorific title of discordancy from the Islamic prophet muhammad, muhiyudin his title for being known popularly as "the reviver of religion", abu muhammad his kunya (meaning 'father of muhammad'), al-jaylani denoting the region he hailed from; also with the epiphet al-baghdadi (denoting also the city of baghdad where he was buried), and al-hasani wal-hussaini affirming his lineal descent from both syed imam hasan and imam hussain, the grandsons of prophet muhammad.) to advance the education among those in need anywhere in the world in particular but not exclusively for orphans; and the prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

## What it funds

Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities and amateur sport for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust reported income of £7,338 and spending of £7,908. Over its last 5 reported years, to 12 Aug 2025, it spent £26.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust fund?

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

### Does Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 12 Aug 2025 was £7,908. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,383 a year.

### How large is Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust?

In its latest reported year Shaikh Abdulqadir Jilani Trust reported income of £7,338 and spending of £7,908.


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