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Visit www.iqraacademy.co.ukAbout IQRA Academy Edinburgh
Iqra Academy is set up to promote the physical, intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of the Muslim community, with a particular focus on children and young people, and to encourage good relations and mutual understanding between the Muslim community and the wider public. The charity achieves its purposes by operating a mosque and community centre in Edinburgh, providing daily and Friday prayers, religious education for children and adults, youth programmes, and regular Islamic learning sessions. These include classes, workshops, and monthly question-and-answer sessions aimed at supporting young people. Iqra Academy also supports the wider community through social and welfare activities, including community meals during Ramadan, funeral and bereavement services, and the provision of meeting spaces for local groups and …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, IQRA Academy Edinburgh has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 42 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its registration and its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIQRA Academy Edinburgh is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is SC041986. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £130K in annual revenue.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh's official registration number is SC041986, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, IQRA Academy Edinburgh has £130K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £130K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, IQRA Academy Edinburgh is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Iqra Academy is set up to promote the physical, intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of the Muslim community, with a particular focus on children and young people, and to encourage good relations and mutual understanding between the Muslim community and the wider public. The charity achieves its purposes by operating a mosque and community centre in Edinburgh, providing daily and Friday prayers, religious education for children and adults, youth programmes, and regular Islamic learning sessions. These include classes, workshops, and monthly question-and-answer sessions aimed at supporting young people. Iqra Academy also supports the wider community through social and welfare activities, including community meals during Ramadan, funeral and bereavement services... IQRA Academy Edinburgh is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £130K is below the peer average of £994K.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC041986.
You can verify IQRA Academy Edinburgh in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact IQRA Academy Edinburgh directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to IQRA Academy Edinburgh are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh was first registered in 2010, making it approximately 16 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
IQRA Academy Edinburgh is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Founding date · 2010
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Quick facts about IQRA Academy Edinburgh
- What is IQRA Academy Edinburgh?
- IQRA Academy Edinburgh is a education unincorporated association based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Iqra Academy is set up to promote the physical, intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of the Muslim community, with a particular focus on children and young people, and to encourage good relations and mutual understanding between the Muslim community and the wider public. The charity achieves its purposes by operating a mosque and community centre in Edinburgh, providing daily and Friday prayers, religious education for children and adults, youth programmes, and regular Islamic learning sessions. These include classes, workshops, and monthly question-and-answer sessions aimed at supporting young people. Iqra Academy also supports the wider community through social and welfare activities, including community meals during Ramadan, funeral and bereavement services, and the provision of meeting spaces for local groups and charities. The charity works with volunteers and partner organisations to deliver its activities and to respond to local and international charitab 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of religious or racial harmony' 3.1 To promote the physical, intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of all members of the Muslim community and in particular of young people, through the provision of a broad range of educational, recreational and welfare opportunities. and 3.2 To promote good relations in the interest of racial harmony and mutual respect between the Muslim community and all other communities and thus enabling the Muslim community to participate in and contribute fully to all aspects of civic life.
- When was IQRA Academy Edinburgh founded?
- IQRA Academy Edinburgh was founded in 2010.
- Where is IQRA Academy Edinburgh located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is IQRA Academy Edinburgh's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is IQRA Academy Edinburgh trustworthy?
- IQRA Academy Edinburgh has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is IQRA Academy Edinburgh's registration number?
- Registration: SC041986 (United Kingdom).
- What is IQRA Academy Edinburgh's website?
- https://www.iqraacademy.co.uk
- Are donations to IQRA Academy Edinburgh tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.