Pen Academy
Registration #1141503 · Registered
www.qalamacademy.co.ukinfo@qalamacademy.co.uk
THE PEN ACADEMY 66 Barrack Street CO1 2LS
Pen Academy (formerly Al-Qalam Institute and also known as Qalam Academy) is dedicated to providing high-quality Islamic religious and cultural education. We offer a range of classes and community events, primarily held during weekends and evenings, to support spiritual growth, cultural understanding, and community engagement.
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About Pen Academy
Pen Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1141503). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), Pen Academy reported a total income of £52,458 and total expenditure of £54,572, a spending ratio of 104% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, Pen Academy describes its activities as follows: Pen Academy (formerly Al-Qalam Institute and also known as Qalam Academy) is dedicated to providing high-quality Islamic religious and cultural education. We offer a range of classes and community events, primarily held during weekends and evenings, to support spiritual growth, cultural understanding, and community engagement. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 104.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £52,458 | £54,572 | 104% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026