Iq Trust

Charity 1193934

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

Iq Trust appears to occupy a focused community-education role: it supports women and girls to develop Tajweed skills, while framing this work within a broader charitable commitment to Muslim children and women. Its voluntary-fee model may make specialist faith-based learning more accessible than a wholly paid service, although the evidence does not show how affordability is managed in practice. The organisation also describes advice and advocacy functions, suggesting its role may extend beyond teaching, but this is not yet evidenced by specific activity.

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Operational geography

Sources:ONSCivic AtlasAI-assisted

Coverage: Citywide

Operational areas:

    Evidence and reasoning
    Supporting evidence
    Remaining uncertainties
    • The Charity Commission record states that IQ Trust operates in Birmingham City, but it does not identify the locations, venues or neighbourhoods where Tajweed classes are delivered.
    • The listed address in Edgbaston may be a correspondence address rather than a teaching or service-delivery site. The Charity Commission record also states that the charity does not own or lease land or property.
    • There is no current public evidence of partner organisations, satellite venues or projects that would demonstrate how the charity's reach extends across Birmingham.
    • The charity's public reporting is overdue. The available operational description and financial information relate to the year ending 31 March 2022, so continued delivery of classes at the same scale or in the same locations cannot be confirmed.
    Additional evidence needed
    • A current timetable, enrolment information or official service page identifying where IQ Trust's Tajweed classes take place.
    • A recent annual report, trustees' report or annual return describing current activities, beneficiaries and delivery locations.
    • Confirmation from IQ Trust of whether the listed Edgbaston address is used for classes, administration only, or another purpose.
    • Details of any current venue-hosting or referral partnerships in Birmingham.

    Areas of work

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Education/training

    Who they help

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Children/young People
    • Elderly/old People

    How they help

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Other Charitable Activities
    • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
    • Provides Services

    Discoveries involving this organisation

    The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.

    Observations

    Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

    • A specialist gateway to faith-based learning

      The organisation appears to be concentrated on a specific educational capability—correct Arabic reading and recitation—rather than offering general education. This may make it a distinctive local resource for Muslim women and girls seeking structured Tajweed learning.

      Why it matters

      Its narrow specialism helps clarify where Iq Trust may complement broader community, educational or faith organisations rather than duplicate them.

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      • “The charity advances education, particularly for Muslim children and women, in the subject of Tajweed.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      • “Tajweed classes are open to women and girls.”

        Source:Organisation

    • Women and girls are the clearest active constituency

      Although the charity's objects refer to Muslim children and women, the stated classes specifically name women and girls. The available evidence therefore suggests that female learners are its most clearly evidenced current audience.

      Why it matters

      This distinction matters when assessing who is currently reached, whose access to faith-based education may be strengthened, and where partnerships with women-, family- or youth-focused groups could be relevant.

      Show evidence

      • “The charity objects refer in particular to Muslim children and women.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      • “Classes are open to women and girls.”

        Source:Organisation

    • Accessibility may be built into the operating model

      The voluntary-fee basis may indicate an attempt to reduce financial barriers to specialist learning. It is unclear, however, whether contributions are optional in practice or how the model sustains delivery.

      Why it matters

      This could position Iq Trust as an accessible community learning resource, while also raising useful questions about financial resilience and who may still be excluded.

      Show evidence

      • “Classes operate on a voluntary fee basis.”

        Source:Organisation

      Remaining uncertainties

    • How many learners attend, where classes are delivered, and whether provision reaches elderly people as listed among beneficiaries.
    • What advocacy, advice or other charitable activities the organisation provides beyond classes.
    • Whether voluntary fees fully cover costs or are supplemented by other support.

      Additional evidence needed

    • Recent programme information showing class locations, frequency, learner numbers and age groups served.
    • Information on referral, partnership and outreach relationships with mosques, schools, women’s groups or community organisations.
    • Financial and impact evidence showing how voluntary fees affect access and delivery.
    Charity Commission profile
    Source:Charity Commission

    Activities

    TAJWEED (TO CORRECTLY READ AND RECITE ARABIC TEXT) CLASSES OPEN TO WOMEN AND GIRLS ON A VOLUNTARY FEE BASIS,

    Charity objects

    FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MUSLIM CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN THE SUBJECT OF TAJWEED BY PROVIDING CLASSES.