International aid charity Islamic Relief Worldwide has reported that its income dropped by 13% last year to £239m, which it described as a “more typical level” following “exceptionally large emergency appeals” in 2024.

Its accounts published this week show that the charity received £5m less in donations from the UK and saw a £24m reduction in donations from its Islamic Relief member organisations.

The charity also received over £1.5m less from the Disasters Emergency Committee and around £1m less in gift aid.

“Income returned to a more typical level at a time when many supporters – particularly in the UK – were facing cost of living pressures and increased demands from multiple global crises,” the accounts read.

Islamic Relief also recorded a drop in expenditure, from £304m last year to £241m in 2025, leaving the charity with a reduced operating deficit of just over £2m.

The charity’s spending on charitable activities was the largest drop in expenditure, falling by around £65m to £216m in 2025.

“In 2025, a proportion of income was received late in the year and was already committed to clearly defined projects,” the accounts read.

“These projects require planning, safeguarding checks, procurement and due diligence before funds can be spent responsibly.

“As a result, some expenditure will take place in 2026, even though the income is shown in the 2025 accounts.

“This creates a temporary gap between income and expenditure in the annual financial statements. It does not indicate that funds are being held back or unused.”

Staff costs increased by £2m to £22m in 2025, while average employee numbers increased from 501 to 554.

The charity’s spending on other areas such as investment management, fundraising, and trading all edged higher.