# The UK Islamic Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 280384 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/280384)
- Latest income: £550; spending £600
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bangladesh
- Other names: Ukia (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/uk-islamic-association

Relief of poverty, Helping people of Bangladeshi origin and help promote education.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £550 | £600 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £450 | £500 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £515 | £500 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £220 | £200 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £255 | £245 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) Advancement of Islamic religion. (b) Advancement of education in accordance with the tenets and teachings of Islam. (c) Help such members of the Muslim community who are in necessitous circumstances.

## What it funds

The UK Islamic Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The UK Islamic Association reported income of £550 and spending of £600. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £2,045 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The UK Islamic Association 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

### Is The UK Islamic Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does The UK Islamic Association fund?

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

### Does The UK Islamic Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The UK Islamic Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The UK Islamic Association give each year?

The register does not break out The UK Islamic Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £600. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £409 a year.

### How large is The UK Islamic Association?

In its latest reported year The UK Islamic Association reported income of £550 and spending of £600.


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