# Syed Abdullah Shah Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1113539 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1113539)
- Latest income: £250; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout London, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Pakistan
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/syed-abdullah-shah-trust

The object of the charity can be summarised as the provision to establish, administer and maintain a college for girls in Haripur, NWFP, Pakistan and the advancement of the education and relief of poverty in any part of the world

## 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 2024 | £250 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £200 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £450 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £246 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To establish, administrate & maintain a college for girls in haripur, n.w.f.p., Pakistan which shall be called ghausia girls college. (2) The advancement of education, and relief of poverty in n.w.f.p., Pakistan.

## What it funds

Syed Abdullah Shah Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Syed Abdullah Shah Trust reported income of £250 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Mar 2024, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Pakistan.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Syed Abdullah Shah Trust in its sources (last checked 6 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 Syed Abdullah Shah Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Syed Abdullah Shah Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Syed Abdullah Shah Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Pakistan.

### Does Syed Abdullah Shah Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Syed Abdullah Shah Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Syed Abdullah Shah Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Syed Abdullah Shah Trust'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 2024 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Syed Abdullah Shah Trust?

In its latest reported year Syed Abdullah Shah Trust reported income of £250 and spending of £0.


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