Al Ameen Foundation
Charity 1201370
Overview
Summary
Al Ameen Foundation appears to be a faith-rooted educational institution whose charitable purpose is delivered primarily through Al Ameen Primary School and its early-years provision in Birmingham. Its role extends beyond classroom teaching: it presents education, Islamic formation, family partnership and community support as mutually reinforcing parts of one model. The available evidence suggests a school operating with constrained affordability, relying partly on community contributions while seeking to develop confident, socially responsible pupils.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Tyseley and Hay Mills
Confidence: high
The foundation's school is consistently identified in Tyseley. Official school material shows that this is an active school premises rather than solely a correspondence address.
- Al Ameen Primary School, Premises Management Policy (2025)
The policy is issued by Al Ameen Primary School in Tyseley, Birmingham and describes management, inspection and maintenance of the school's buildings and premises. - Ofsted, Al-Ameen Primary School provider record (URN 130244)
The official school record identifies Al-Ameen Primary School, an open independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11, at premises in Birmingham. - Charity Commission, AL AMEEN FOUNDATION charity record (1201370)
The charity's contact address is Al Ameen Primary School; its charitable object specifically includes running Al Ameen Primary School and an early years unit.
Remaining uncertainties
- The direct physical-service evidence identifies one operating site in Tyseley and Hay Mills. No current evidence identifies additional sites, satellite provision or services delivered in other Birmingham wards.
- The Charity Commission record states that the charity operates in Birmingham City, supporting a citywide overall footprint, but it does not specify how pupils, families or advice recipients are distributed across the city.
- No material partnership was identified that demonstrably extends the foundation's delivery into another area. References to parents, governors, external education-welfare officers and community support do not establish geographically distinct joint delivery.
Additional evidence needed
- Current admissions or enrolment data showing pupils' home areas, or a published admissions/catchment policy, to establish whether the school serves families citywide in practice rather than principally nearby neighbourhoods.
- A current annual report, impact report or service-delivery plan listing any off-site activities, outreach, early-years provision or formal delivery partners.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether it operates any premises or regular services beyond its current school site.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
Who they help
- Children/young People
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A school functioning as a community-supported institution
The Foundation appears to use a fee-charging school model while deliberately keeping fees below the level needed to meet costs, making community support part of its operating model rather than an occasional supplement.
Why it matters
This suggests that the organisation's sustainability and accessibility may depend on relationships with its surrounding community. It may also create opportunities for local supporters to shape the school's resilience.
Show evidence
“The school states that its fees are kept low to make them affordable for parents.”
Source:Organisation“The school states that fee income is not sufficient to cover costs and that it relies heavily on community support.”
Source:Organisation
Faith is embedded across the educational offer
Islamic faith appears to be treated as an organising principle for education, rather than as a separate enrichment activity: the charity's objects, Arabic curriculum, collective worship and Ramadan content all point in this direction.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation from a general primary school serving Muslim families. Its value proposition appears to combine mainstream learning with a specifically Islamic educational environment.
Show evidence
“The charity's object is to advance education in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Islamic faith through Al Ameen Primary School and an early years unit.”
Source:Charity Commission“The website lists Arabic Language and Collective Worship within its school information and curriculum content.”
Source:Organisation“The website includes Ramadhan Reflections and Ramadhan Stories.”
Source:Organisation
The organisation frames family partnership as part of pupil development
The school appears to see parents, staff and governors as active partners in achieving educational and wider developmental outcomes, rather than positioning families only as service users.
Why it matters
This may indicate that the organisation's influence and support network extend beyond pupils. It also suggests that governance and parent relationships are likely important levers for its effectiveness.
Show evidence
“The head teacher states that parents, staff and governors work in partnership for the benefit of pupils.”
Source:Organisation“The website includes a PTA section, parent forms, letters and newsletters.”
Source:Organisation“The school describes its aim for pupils to become independent life-long learners, responsible citizens, respectful and tolerant.”
Source:Organisation
- There is no evidence on pupil numbers, geographic catchment, admissions profile or the communities reached beyond the stated beneficiary categories.
- The evidence does not show the scale, sources or reliability of community funding, or whether financial pressure affects provision.
- There is insufficient information to assess educational outcomes, inclusion practice, safeguarding performance or partnerships with other local organisations.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, accounts and fundraising information showing income sources, expenditure and financial resilience.
- Inspection findings, performance data and SEND information to understand educational quality and inclusion.
- Evidence of local partnerships, parent participation and alumni or community outcomes.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Charity objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLE AND DOCTRINES OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH, IN PARTICULAR BY RUNNING A PRIMARY SCHOOL AND EARLY YEARS UNIT KNOWN AS AL AMEEN PRIMARY SCHOOL IN BIRMINGHAM.