Is Al-Mahdi Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Al-Mahdi Institute as a registered charity (number 1080962) 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-Mahdi Institute's charity number?

Al-Mahdi Institute's charity number is 1080962. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1080962?

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Does Al-Mahdi Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Al-Mahdi Institute. 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-Mahdi Institute?

Al-Mahdi Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.almahdi.edu. 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.

What was Al-Mahdi Institute previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Al-Mahdi Institute: Al-Mahdi (As) Institute of Islamic Studies.

When was Al-Mahdi Institute registered as a charity?

Al-Mahdi Institute was entered on the register on 31 May 2000.

Registered charity · No. 1080962

Al-Mahdi Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Al-Mahdi Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Al-Mahdi Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1080962
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Selly Oak
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.almahdi.edu

Quick answer

Al-Mahdi Institute (number 1080962) 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-Mahdi Institute do?

The principle activity of the intitute is to promote Islamic studies/education and research of the Holy Quran and the Shia Ithna Asheri Jaffery Faith.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Al-Mahdi Institute

Answers Al-Mahdi Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 records Al-Mahdi Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 May 2000
Previous names on the register: Al-Mahdi (As) Institute of Islamic Studies
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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-Mahdi Institute registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Al-Mahdi Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Al-Mahdi Institute. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Al-Mahdi Institute?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Al-Mahdi Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Al-Mahdi Institute as a registered charity (number 1080962) 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-Mahdi Institute's charity number?: Al-Mahdi Institute's charity number is 1080962. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1080962?: Search 1080962 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Al-Mahdi Institute do?: The principle activity of the intitute is to promote Islamic studies/education and research of the Holy Quran and the Shia Ithna Asheri Jaffery Faith.
Does Al-Mahdi Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Al-Mahdi Institute. 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-Mahdi Institute?: Al-Mahdi Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.almahdi.edu. 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-Mahdi Institute?: The register records Al-Mahdi Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Al-Mahdi Institute previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Al-Mahdi Institute: Al-Mahdi (As) Institute of Islamic Studies.
When was Al-Mahdi Institute registered as a charity?: Al-Mahdi Institute was entered on the register on 31 May 2000.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.