Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Al-Ma'rifah Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities.
Al-Ma'rifah Foundation (number 1201031) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Al-Ma'rifah Foundation do?
The promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public through various avenues including:To advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public and educating the public in different religious beliefs including an awareness of their distinctive features and their common ground to promote good relations between persons of different faiths
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Al-Ma'rifah Foundation
Answers Al-Ma'rifah Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Al-Ma'rifah Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Al-Ma'rifah Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Manchester City · Stockport
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Al-Ma'rifah Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for Al-Ma'rifah Foundation yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Al-Ma'rifah Foundation.
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The register data used for this profile lists Al-Ma'rifah Foundation as a registered charity (number 1201031) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Al-Ma'rifah Foundation's charity number?
Al-Ma'rifah Foundation's charity number is 1201031. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Al-Ma'rifah Foundation do?
The promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public through various avenues including:To advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public and educating the public in different religious beliefs including an awareness of their distinctive features and their common ground to promote good relations between persons of different faiths
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Al-Ma'rifah Foundation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Al-Ma'rifah Foundation?
Al-Ma'rifah Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://almarifahfoundation.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Al-Ma'rifah Foundation?
The register does not record Al-Ma'rifah Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Al-Ma'rifah Foundation's trustees paid?
Al-Ma'rifah Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was Al-Ma'rifah Foundation registered as a charity?
Al-Ma'rifah Foundation was entered on the register on 16 November 2022.