Al-Hayat Tust
Charity 1157685
Overview
Summary
Al-Hayat Tust appears to be a faith-rooted charitable organisation with a broad public-benefit mandate, centred on advancing Islam through Tasawwuf (Sufism) and Hanafi jurisprudence. Its stated methods suggest a potentially mixed operating model: it may deliver services and facilities directly while also funding individuals and other organisations. This combination could position it as both a local religious-resource provider and a wider enabler of aligned charitable activity, although the available evidence does not show its geographic reach, scale or current programmes.
Operational geography
Coverage: Citywide
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission record states that the charity operates in Birmingham City, but it provides no description of current activities, delivery locations, facilities, projects or partners.
- The listed contact information cannot safely be treated as a service-delivery or public operational site.
- The charity's reporting is overdue and no recent accounts, annual return or trustees' report is available through the Charity Commission record. This limits confidence that the recorded Birmingham-wide footprint reflects current rather than historic or intended activity.
- There is no evidence sufficient to identify a currently operating Birmingham ward or recognised place from the supplied list.
- No current evidence was found of partnerships that materially extend the charity's operational reach within Birmingham.
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report, trustees' report or accounts setting out activities, beneficiaries, delivery venues and geographic reach.
- A current official website, social-media presence or programme information identifying active services and locations.
- Confirmation from the charity of whether its listed contact information relates to an operational venue, an administrative address or a trustee correspondence address.
- Evidence from current delivery partners or venue operators confirming any services delivered on the charity's behalf.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Makes Grants To Individuals
- Makes Grants To Organisations
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
- Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A distinct religious tradition shapes a broad charitable mandate
The organisation appears to combine a specific Islamic orientation—Tasawwuf and Hanafi fiqh—with charitable purposes framed for public benefit. Its identity is therefore more defined than a general religious charity, while its objects allow activity beyond worship or internal community support.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation’s likely role and potential relationships: it may be especially relevant to people and groups seeking Sufi- and Hanafi-informed education, services or support.
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“To advance the deen of Islam for the public in accordance with the philosophy of Tasawwuf and Hanafi fiqh anywhere in the world.”
Source:Organisation“To advance education for public benefit about Islam anywhere in the world.”
Source:Organisation
It may operate as both provider and funder
The stated methods suggest the charity may combine direct delivery with resource redistribution: providing services, advice and facilities while making grants to individuals and organisations.
Why it matters
This mixed model may make Al-Hayat Tust a potential connector in a wider civic and faith ecosystem, rather than solely a provider of its own activities.
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“Makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.”
Source:Charity Commission“Provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information, and sponsors or undertakes research.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its formal remit is unusually expansive relative to the available detail
The organisation’s objects permit worldwide religious education and further charitable purposes, while its beneficiary group is described as the general public. This may indicate an intentionally flexible platform rather than a narrowly bounded service charity.
Why it matters
Its practical role cannot be inferred from legal objects alone; understanding whether it acts locally, nationally or internationally is essential before identifying partnerships, gaps or influence.
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“The general public/mankind.”
Source:Organisation“Such other purposes are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales as trustee may from time to time determine.”
Source:Organisation
- Which activities, grants, facilities or research the charity currently undertakes.
- Whether its work is primarily local, UK-wide or international.
- Which communities benefit in practice and how its Sufi and Hanafi orientation affects delivery.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, accounts and grant records showing expenditure, programmes and partners.
- Website or programme information describing services, locations, facilities and beneficiary experience.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Charity objects
TO ADVANCE THE DEEN (RELIGION)OF ISLAM FOR THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHILOSOPHY OF TASAWWUF (SUFISM) AND HANAFI FIQ (JURISPRUDENCE) ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT ABOUT THE ISLAM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD SUCH OTHER PURPOSES ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS TRUSTEE MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.