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IQRA Academy Edinburgh

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC041986
Status
Active
Registered
Dec. 22, 2010
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
10 East Suffolk Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5PH

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'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'

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

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups'

Objectives: 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.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £129,985 £107,655 6
March 31, 2024 £86,130 £81,852 4
March 31, 2023 £104,170 £103,310 8
March 31, 2022 £93,851 £92,944 6
March 31, 2021 £104,566 £70,743 6