THE IDRIES SHAH FOUNDATION

About THE IDRIES SHAH FOUNDATION

THE IDRIES SHAH FOUNDATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1150876). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 62/100 — 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 (2025), THE IDRIES SHAH FOUNDATION reported a total income of £70,796 and total expenditure of £173,481, a spending ratio of 245% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE IDRIES SHAH FOUNDATION describes its activities as follows: The Charities objectives include:-the advance of education for the public benefit and in particular the study of and dissemination of knowledge about the Sufi culture, Sufi Heritage and Sufi Literature; andthe promotion of the arts, culture and heritage for the public benefit with particular reference to classical and contemporary Sufi arts, literature and culture. Our analysis has identified 2 high-severity concerns 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: 245.0% of income spent on charitable work