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Rating for AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION

92/100 Clarity Score · 4 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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92/100

Clarity score

Exceptional

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United Kingdom Reg 1126808 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION is a registered UK charity (1126808) working in animals across the United Kingdom. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION scores 92 out of 100 (4 stars). 98% average program spend (3-year average). Filings are up to date with no major concerns.

Overview

AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION has a Clarity Score of 92 out of 100 on CharityCompare (4 stars, Exceptional). Charity Commission registration number 1126808. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Animals. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £26m, with 98% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 1 months of operating costs. No major red flags from our filing review. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

92/100

4★ · Great

Cause spend

98%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

100/100

Finance beacon

Income

£26m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

1 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£48.5 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 2% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2021
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

High confidence — complete filing data

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 5 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

100% 10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

73/100

Financial Health metrics for AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

47% 1 months · 7/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

100% 22% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

100% 98% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

100% 2p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

100/100

Community Support metrics for AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

100% 152 volunteers / 63 staff · 10/10 pts

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Clarity Score

92/100 total · Exceptional · 4 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

100/100
Accountability & Transparency
73/100
Financial Health
100/100
Financial Efficiency
100/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight5 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

73/100

Reserves (months of cash)1 months · 7/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets22% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Program expense ratio98% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency2p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

100/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratio152 volunteers / 63 staff · 10/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £26m
Total expenditure £25m
Charitable activities £25m 97%
Fundraising £701k 3%
Governance & admin £33k 0%
97%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £25m spent

  • Charitable activities97%
  • Fundraising3%
  • Governance0%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    5 trustees on the Charity Commission register

  • Workforce on register

    63 employees · 152 volunteers (2:1 volunteer-to-staff)

Fundraising Regulator

Not listed as member

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 1126808

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

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Trustees & officers

  • IMAM QASIM RASHID AHMAD
  • DR M.J.H. QURESHI
  • MOHMED AYYUB SHAIKH
  • Basil Nader since 2016
  • SALMAN AHMAD BUKHARI since 2021
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

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Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £18700k £37400k £56100k £74800k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £25,991k Spending 2021: £25,368k Cause spend 2021: £24,668k Income 2022: £27,676k Spending 2022: £29,672k Cause spend 2022: £28,833k Income 2023: £31,275k Spending 2023: £32,386k Cause spend 2023: £31,284k Income 2024: £60,981k Spending 2024: £65,018k Cause spend 2024: £63,876k Income 2025: £74,790k Spending 2025: £69,533k Cause spend 2025: £68,335k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
92/100 (4★)
Income
£26m
Cause spend
98% of expenditure
Reg number
1126808
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
1 months
Trustees
5
Accounts year
2021
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION's charity rating? +

AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION scores 92 out of 100 on CharityCompare (4 stars — Exceptional). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1126808. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION's Charity Commission registration number? +

AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION's registration number is 1126808. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1126808

How much income does AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION receive? +

AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION reported £26m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 98% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 2% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 2%.

Are AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION's accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION based? +

AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION is listed at United Kingdom and operates UK-wide, focused on animals.

How does CharityCompare score AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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