Profile: Mr Mohammed Moinul Haque Choudhury
This dedicated page sets out a series of documented concerns relating to the conduct of Mr Mohammed Moinul Haque Choudhury, a trustee of IQRA Foundation UK, during the £20,000 deposit incident examined in CTN’s independent review. The purpose is not to make allegations or reach conclusions about his intentions, but to highlight evidence‑based governance concerns that the madrassa, trustees, and public may reasonably wish to investigate and seek clarification on.
1. Purpose of This Page
The purpose of this page is to:
→ document verified behaviour and decisions attributed to Mr Choudhury during the incident;
→ set out how those behaviours intersect with his trustee responsibilities;
→ identify potential governance and conflict‑of‑interest risks;
→ outline reasonable questions that the madrassa, IQRA trustees, and the wider community may wish to ask.
CTN’s role is limited to documenting what is evidenced and raising concerns where the record is unclear, inconsistent, or incomplete. It is for the relevant institutions and stakeholders to investigate further and respond.
2. Information Provided to Him for Verification
CTN contacted Mr Choudhury directly with a bilingual (English and Bangla) message explaining that a range of information had been forwarded to us. He was provided with:
→ his personal details as they appear in public records;
→ his trustee roles across multiple charities;
→ a summary of behavioural concerns arising from the £20,000 incident.
He was explicitly invited to confirm, correct, or object to any part of the information. He did not respond. His non‑response does not prove or disprove anything, but it is relevant when assessing whether he took available opportunities to clarify the record.
3. Public Record and Trustee Responsibilities
Public registers list Mr Choudhury as a trustee of:
→ IQRA Foundation UK (Charity No. 1124166), 64 The Fairway, London, N14 4NU;
→ Limehouse Islamic Centre (Charity No. 1158533), 93 Salmon Lane, London, E14 7XU;
→ Unity Welfare Foundation (Charity No. 1131928), 9 Whitwell Road, London, E13 8BP.
Across Companies House and Charity Commission filings, the following addresses appear in connection with him:
→ 48 Bridgeland Road, London, E16 3AD;
→ 9 Whitwell Road, London, E13 8BP;
→ 115 Varley Road, London, E16 3NR;
→ 11 Plashet Grove, London, E6 1AD;
→ 44 Raymond Road, London, E13 0SW.
As a trustee, he is expected to:
→ verify information before making statements;
→ ensure accurate and accessible records;
→ provide documentation when requested;
→ avoid and manage conflicts of interest;
→ respond appropriately to governance and safeguarding concerns.
4. Documented Behaviour During the £20,000 Incident
4.1 Confirmation Without Verification
When first contacted about the deposit, Mr Choudhury is reported to have confirmed the existence of the money without checking internal records, verifying the depositor, or requesting documentation. This raises a reasonable question: why would a trustee confirm a financial matter of this size without first verifying it against records or consulting other trustees?
4.2 Reversal of Position Without Explanation
At a later stage, he is reported to have reversed his position and no longer confirmed the deposit, again without providing documentation or a clear explanation for the change. This pattern—initial confirmation followed by unexplained reversal—creates uncertainty and undermines confidence in the reliability of trustee‑level statements.
4.3 Absence of Documentation
Despite multiple requests, no receipt, ledger entry, depositor record, trustee decision record, or audit trail was produced in relation to the £20,000 deposit. It remains unclear whether such records exist and were not shared, or whether they were never created. In either case, the absence of documentation for a deposit of this size is a governance concern that warrants further inquiry.
4.4 Silence at Key Moments
When inconsistencies were highlighted and clarification was requested, communication reportedly stopped. This disengagement occurred at points where a trustee’s clarification would have been critical to resolving confusion and protecting institutional reputation. The reasons for this silence have not been explained.
4.5 Reinforcement of the “Held at the Madrassa” Narrative
Multiple intermediaries reported that another individual repeatedly claimed the money was “held at the madrassa.” Although the madrassa itself had no involvement in the deposit, the combination of Mr Choudhury’s initial confirmation, subsequent reversal, lack of documentation, and silence allowed this narrative to persist. This exposed the madrassa to reputational risk and public misunderstanding.
5. Verified Companies House Directorships
Two Companies House officer IDs linked to the same name confirm a total of eight verified appointments. These include investment, commercial, and vehicle‑hire entities, several of which use the same addresses appearing in his charity filings.
Officer ID 1: X8ZDhztaa9awmD5qn5Q2ebZJAds (7 appointments)
Officer ID 2: XSr7yxyXr6LviIfi6vdElIVQp6U (1 appointment)
| Company (Verified) | Officer ID | Registered Address | Context / Governance Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaytun Investment Limited (13690950) | X8ZDhztaa9awmD5qn5Q2ebZJAds | 9 Whitwell Road, London, E13 8BP | Registered at the same address as Unity Welfare Foundation. Shared charity and company address raises questions about separation of charity and private business activity. |
| Samh Investments Ltd (13108940) | XSr7yxyXr6LviIfi6vdElIVQp6U | 115 Varley Road, London, E16 3NR | Appears under a separate officer ID linked to the same name. Relevant to identity clarity and how multiple officer IDs are managed. |
| PCO Car Hire London Ltd (11064624) | X8ZDhztaa9awmD5qn5Q2ebZJAds | 44 Raymond Road, London, E13 0SW | Commercial vehicle‑hire company. Its existence alongside charity roles highlights the need for clear conflict‑of‑interest management. |
| Al‑Ittihad Investments Limited (08703523) | X8ZDhztaa9awmD5qn5Q2ebZJAds | 48 Bridgeland Road, London, E16 3AD | Investment‑type company at an address that appears across multiple filings. Relevant to transparency of financial interests. |
| Hamd Investment Ltd (10252684) | X8ZDhztaa9awmD5qn5Q2ebZJAds | 115 Varley Road, London, E16 3NR | Investment‑related company associated with an address also used in charity filings. Relevant to organisational boundary clarity. |
| Al Arafah Investment Limited (07874695) | X8ZDhztaa9awmD5qn5Q2ebZJAds | 11 Plashet Grove, London, E6 1AD | Investment company at an address also linked to other businesses. Relevant to governance separation and address clustering. |
| Crescent Investments (UK) Ltd (05606323) | X8ZDhztaa9awmD5qn5Q2ebZJAds | 115 Varley Road, London, E16 3NR | Dissolved company. Still relevant to understanding the broader organisational footprint and historic interests. |
5.1 Information Reported by Individuals (Unverified / Requires Clarification)
The following points were reported to CTN by individuals associated with the charities. CTN has not independently verified this information, and it is included solely because it raises governance‑relevant questions that the relevant institutions may wish to clarify.
→ CTN was informed directly by Mr Choudhury that he serves as an Imam for London Iqra Academy, which is stated to operate from the same address as Unity Welfare Foundation, and that he receives payment for this role.
→ It has been reported that Mr Choudhury undertakes work for Unity Welfare Foundation (Charity No. 1131928) and receives payment for this work.
→ It has been reported that another trustee, Mr Muhammed Shayesta Miah, also undertakes work for the same charity and receives payment for this work.
→ It has been reported that questions have been raised about whether all income from these roles is consistently declared to HMRC.
→ It has been reported that questions have also been raised about whether any paid roles overlap with social‑benefit claims.
These points are not presented as findings. They are documented only because they relate to:
→ transparency of financial arrangements
→ clarity of roles across multiple entities
→ potential conflicts of interest
→ the importance of accurate reporting to regulators
It is for the relevant charities, trustees, and regulatory bodies to confirm, clarify, or correct this information.
6. Other Entities at Shared Addresses (Not His Directorships)
The following entities are not registered to Mr Choudhury as a director, but they appear at the same addresses used in his verified filings or in charity records. They are governance‑relevant because they contribute to public‑record ambiguity, identity‑clarity issues, and address clustering.
| Entity | Link Type | Address | Context / Governance Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivepath Academy Ltd (16741224) | Shared address | 48 Bridgeland Road, London, E16 3AD | Director is “Munirul Haque Choudhury” (born 2002), a different individual. However, the use of the same address as Al‑Ittihad Investments Limited and other entities contributes to address clustering and identity‑clarity questions. |
| London Iqra Academy | Shared address | 9 Whitwell Road, London, E13 8BP | Educational institution associated with the same address as Unity Welfare Foundation and Zaytun Investment Limited. Relevant to understanding how multiple entities operate from the same location. |
| NEW SHADI ABAYA HOUSE UK LIMITED (11390251) | Shared address | 11 Plashet Grove, London, E6 1AD | Commercial entity at the same address as Al Arafah Investment Limited. Illustrates further overlap between charity‑linked addresses and private businesses. |
| White Stones UKBD Ltd | Shared address | 9 Whitwell Road, London, E13 8BP | Business reported as operating from the same address as a charity. Shared addresses between charities and private businesses are not inherently improper, but they raise governance questions about separation of activities, use of resources, and transparency. |
7. Why These Concerns Matter for the Madrassa
IQRA Foundation UK publicly presents itself as a fundraising vehicle linked to Jamia Madania Angura Muhammadpur. As a result, the behaviour of its trustees can have direct consequences for the madrassa’s reputation, even where the madrassa has no involvement in a specific incident.
In this case, the combination of:
→ unverified confirmation of a deposit;
→ subsequent reversal without explanation;
→ absence of documentation;
→ silence at key moments;
→ failure to correct a false narrative that the money was “held at the madrassa”
created avoidable reputational risk for the madrassa. These are matters that the madrassa, its stakeholders, and the wider community may reasonably wish to examine more closely.
8. Questions the Madrassa and Public Should Be Asking
This page does not assert motives or make definitive judgments. Instead, it identifies questions that arise naturally from the documented record and that may assist the madrassa, IQRA trustees, and the public in seeking clarity:
→ Why was a £20,000 deposit confirmed without verification against records?
→ What led to the later reversal of that position, and why was no clear explanation provided?
→ Do any records (receipts, ledger entries, trustee minutes) exist for this deposit, and if so, why were they not produced?
→ If no records exist, why was such a significant sum handled without proper documentation?
→ Why did communication stop when inconsistencies were raised and clarification was requested?
→ Why was the false narrative that the money was “held at the madrassa” not actively corrected?
→ How are Mr Choudhury’s various business interests declared and managed in relation to his charity roles?
→ What safeguards are in place to ensure that shared addresses between charities and private businesses do not create confusion or risk?
→ Why did Mr Choudhury not respond to CTN’s formal invitation to correct or clarify the information shared with him?
→ What governance steps should now be taken to protect the madrassa and donors from similar risks in future?
9. Summary
This dedicated page brings together concerns arising from public records, verified communications, and the documented behaviour of a trustee during a significant financial incident. The issues relate to verification, documentation, communication, potential conflicts of interest, and the protection of an institution that had no direct involvement in the deposit itself.
CTN does not claim to have all the answers. Its role is to document what is evidenced, identify where the record is unclear or inconsistent, and set out the questions that responsible institutions and stakeholders may reasonably wish to pursue. It is for the madrassa, IQRA trustees, regulators, and the wider community to consider these concerns and determine what further investigation or action, if any, is appropriate.
Appendix: Email Sent on 7 May 2026 (No Response Received)
Re: Opportunity to Review and Clarify Information Forwarded to Us
Assalamu Alaikum Mr Choudhury,
আসসালামু আলাইকুম জনাব চৌধুরী,
We hope you are well.
আশা করি আপনি ভালো আছেন।
We are contacting you because a range of information has been forwarded to us. We want to make it clear that we are not treating any of this as confirmed. Our only purpose is to give you the opportunity to review what has been shared and let us know if anything is incorrect, misunderstood, or requires clarification.
আমাদের কাছে বিভিন্ন তথ্য পাঠানো হয়েছে বলে আমরা আপনার সাথে যোগাযোগ করছি। আমরা এটা স্পষ্ট করে দিতে চাই যে, আমরা এর কোনোটিকেই নিশ্চিত বলে গণ্য করছি না। আমাদের একমাত্র উদ্দেশ্য হলো, আপনাকে পাঠানো তথ্যগুলো পর্যালোচনা করার সুযোগ দেওয়া এবং কোনো কিছু ভুল, ভুল বোঝা বা স্পষ্টীকরণের প্রয়োজন হলে আমাদের জানানো।
Below is a summary of the information that has been forwarded to us. We are sharing it with you solely so that you may confirm, correct, or object to any part of it.
আমাদের কাছে পাঠানো তথ্যের একটি সারসংক্ষেপ নিচে দেওয়া হলো। আমরা এটি আপনার সাথে শুধুমাত্র এই কারণে শেয়ার করছি যাতে আপনি এর কোনো অংশ নিশ্চিত, সংশোধন বা তাতে আপত্তি জানাতে পারেন।
🟦 1. Personal and Public Record Information ব্যক্তিগত এবং পাবলিক রেকর্ডের তথ্য
The individual forwarded publicly available details that appear in open‑source records such as Companies House and the Charity Commission. These include:
ব্যক্তিটি এমন কিছু তথ্য পাঠিয়েছেন যা কোম্পানিজ হাউস এবং চ্যারিটি কমিশনের মতো ওপেন সোর্স রেকর্ডে সর্বজনীনভাবে উপলব্ধ। এর মধ্যে রয়েছে:
Name: Mohammed Moinul Haque Choudhury
Date of Birth: June 1970
Addresses appearing across filings:
48 Bridgeland Road, London, E16 3AD
9 Whitwell Road, London, E13 8BP
115 Varley Road, London, E16 3NR
11 Plashet Grove, London, E6 1AD
Contact details:
Email: mhchoudhury@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07961426270
We are not asserting that all of this is current or accurate — only that it was forwarded to us.
আমরা এই সমস্ত তথ্য বর্তমান বা সঠিক বলে দাবি করছি না — শুধু এইটুকু জানাচ্ছি যে, এটি আমাদের কাছে পাঠানো হয়েছিল।
🟦 2. Charity Roles (As Appearing on Public Registers) দাতব্য প্রতিষ্ঠানে ভূমিকা (পাবলিক রেজিস্টারে যেমন আছে)
The forwarded material lists you as a trustee of: প্রেরিত নথিতে আপনাকে নিম্নলিখিত প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলোর ট্রাস্টি হিসেবে তালিকাভুক্ত করা হয়েছে
IQRA Foundation UK – Charity No. 1124166
Limehouse Islamic Centre – Charity No. 1158533
Unity Welfare Foundation – Charity No. 1131928
Again, this is simply what appears in public records.
পুনরায় বলছি, এটি কেবল পাবলিক রেকর্ডে যা আছে তাই।
🟦 3. Company Directorships (Forwarded as Public Record Matches) কোম্পানির ডিরেক্টরশিপ (পাবলিক রেকর্ডের সাথে মিল হিসেবে প্রেরিত)
The individual forwarded Companies House entries linked to similar or matching names. These include: প্রেরিত ব্যক্তিটি কোম্পানিজ হাউসের এন্ট্রিগুলোতে একই রকম বা মিলে যাওয়া নামের লিঙ্ক দিয়েছেন। এগুলোর মধ্যে রয়েছে:
Zaytun Investment Limited
Samh Investments Ltd
PCO Car Hire London Ltd
Al Ittihad Investments Limited
Hamd Investment Ltd
Al Arafah Investment Limited
Crescent Investments (UK) Ltd
Drivepath Academy Ltd (under a similar spelling)
We are not confirming these — only noting that they were forwarded.
আমরা এগুলো নিশ্চিত করছি না — শুধু উল্লেখ করছি যে এগুলো পাঠানো হয়েছে।
🟦 4. Additional Comments Provided by the Individuals ব্যক্তি কর্তৃক প্রদত্ত অতিরিক্ত মন্তব্য
The individual also forwarded various comments and observations from people associated with different organisations. These include references to:
ব্যক্তিটি বিভিন্ন সংস্থার সাথে যুক্ত ব্যক্তিদের কাছ থেকে পাওয়া নানা মন্তব্য ও পর্যবেক্ষণও পাঠিয়েছেন। এর মধ্যে নিম্নলিখিত বিষয়গুলির উল্লেখ রয়েছে:
Possible roles within Unity Welfare Foundation ইউনিটি ওয়েলফেয়ার ফাউন্ডেশনে সম্ভাব্য ভূমিকা
Possible involvement with London Iqra Academy লন্ডন ইকরা একাডেমির সাথে সম্ভাব্য সম্পৃক্ততা
Comments about how certain payments may be categorised নির্দিষ্ট কিছু অর্থপ্রদান কীভাবে শ্রেণীবদ্ধ করা হতে পারে সে সম্পর্কে মন্তব্য
Other personal or financial claims অন্যান্য ব্যক্তিগত বা আর্থিক দাবি
We emphasise again: we are not treating any of this as fact. These are simply items forwarded to us, and we are giving you the opportunity to correct or clarify them.
আমরা আবারও জোর দিয়ে বলছি: আমরা এর কোনোটিকেই সত্য বলে গণ্য করছি না। এগুলো কেবল আমাদের কাছে পাঠানো কিছু বিষয়, এবং আমরা আপনাকে এগুলো সংশোধন বা স্পষ্ট করার সুযোগ দিচ্ছি।
🟦 5. Reason for Contact যোগাযোগের কারণ
Our only intention is to ensure that the information we have received is accurate. We are therefore giving you the opportunity to confirm whether:
আমাদের একমাত্র উদ্দেশ্য হলো আমরা যে তথ্য পেয়েছি তা সঠিক কিনা তা নিশ্চিত করা। তাই আমরা আপনাকে নিশ্চিত করার সুযোগ দিচ্ছি যে:
Any part of the forwarded information is incorrect, or পাঠানো তথ্যের কোনো অংশ ভুল কিনা, অথবা
You wish to provide clarification, documentation, or your own explanation আপনি কোনো স্পষ্টীকরণ, নথিপত্র, বা আপনার নিজস্ব ব্যাখ্যা প্রদান করতে চান কিনা।
If any part of the material — including notes taken during contact with your representatives — is wrong, incomplete, or misunderstood, please let us know so we can update our understanding accordingly.
যদি এই তথ্যের কোনো অংশ — আপনার প্রতিনিধিদের সাথে যোগাযোগের সময় নেওয়া নোট সহ — ভুল, অসম্পূর্ণ বা ভুলভাবে বোঝা হয়ে থাকে, তবে অনুগ্রহ করে আমাদের জানান যাতে আমরা সেই অনুযায়ী আমাদের ধারণা হালনাগাদ করতে পারি।
If you prefer to provide clarification directly, you are welcome to do so.
আপনি যদি সরাসরি কোনো স্পষ্টীকরণ দিতে চান, তবে তা করতে পারেন।
🟦 6. Next Steps
We are giving additional time for you to review the matter privately. This is to ensure that you have every opportunity to respond before anything is discussed more widely.
বিষয়টি ব্যক্তিগতভাবে পর্যালোচনা করার জন্য আমরা আপনাকে অতিরিক্ত সময় দিচ্ছি। এর উদ্দেশ্য হলো, বিষয়টি ব্যাপকভাবে আলোচনার আগে আপনি যেন আপনার মতামত জানানোর প্রতিটি সুযোগ পান।
We also wish to make you aware that a website and Facebook group relating to this matter have been prepared. They are not being promoted at this time, as we are giving you the opportunity to respond first.
আমরা আপনাকে আরও জানাতে চাই যে, এই বিষয়ে একটি ওয়েবসাইট এবং একটি ফেসবুক গ্রুপ প্রস্তুত করা হয়েছে। যেহেতু আমরা আপনাকে প্রথমে মতামত জানানোর সুযোগ দিচ্ছি, তাই এই মুহূর্তে সেগুলোর প্রচার করা হচ্ছে না।
If we do not hear from you within 14 days, we will take this as an indication that you do not wish to engage. In that case, we will proceed with a public community campaign focused on transparency and clarity for all parties involved.
যদি আমরা ১৪ দিনের মধ্যে আপনার কাছ থেকে কোনো উত্তর না পাই, তবে আমরা ধরে নেব যে আপনি এই বিষয়ে যুক্ত হতে আগ্রহী নন। সেক্ষেত্রে, আমরা সংশ্লিষ্ট সকল পক্ষের জন্য স্বচ্ছতা ও স্পষ্টতার উপর দৃষ্টি নিবদ্ধ করে একটি সর্বজনীন সামাজিক প্রচারণার উদ্যোগ নেব।
We hope to hear from you soon and will await your response.
আমরা শীঘ্রই আপনার উত্তরের অপেক্ষায় থাকব।
Kind regards,
Charity Transparency Network