# Zia e Islami

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1191311 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1191311)
- Latest income: £176; spending £0
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh
- Other names: Little Orphans Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/zia-e-islami

Poverty relief 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 Dec 2025 | £176 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £51 | £10 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> a. To advance the teachings of the Islamic faith, as prescribed by the Quran and Sunnah (Prophet Muhammad's traditions), for the benefit of the public. This will be achieved through the provision of religious education, the organization of religious events, and the promotion of interfaith understanding.b. To provide humanitarian aid and relief to individuals in need, without regard to their religious beliefs, who are impacted by natural disasters, conflicts, or emergencies, both domestically and internationally. This includes the distribution of essential supplies such as food, shelter, medical assistance, and other forms of relief.

## What it funds

Zia e Islami is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Zia e Islami reported income of £176 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Zia e Islami 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 Zia e Islami open for applications now?

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

### Where does Zia e Islami fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

### Does Zia e Islami give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Zia e Islami makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Zia e Islami give each year?

The register does not break out Zia e Islami's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2 a year.

### How large is Zia e Islami?

In its latest reported year Zia e Islami reported income of £176 and spending of £0.


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