The Yusuf Islam Foundation
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The Yusuf Islam Foundation is a UK-based charitable organisation and umbrella body established by the educator and philanthropist Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens). Founded in 2009 through the amalgamation of the Islamia Schools Trust and the Waqf al Birr Educational Trust, the Foundation is dedicated to the furtherance of Islamic education and community development. It oversees a prestigious cluster of schools in North London, including the UK’s first voluntary-aided Muslim primary school and two high-performing independent secondary colleges. The Foundation integrates academic excellence with Islamic values, consistently ranking among the top educational providers in the Borough of Brent.
Associated Schools(2)
Brondesbury College is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 16, situated in a Tudor-style building within the leafy area of Brondesbury Park, London. Founded in 1996 by Yusuf Islam, the college provides a curriculum that integrates the National Curriculum with Islamic faith and values. The school focuses on nurturing moral excellence, character development, and leadership skills. Its educational approach aims to prepare students for the challenges of modern life through a combination of academic rigour and spiritual guidance in a secure Islamic environment.
Islamia School for Girls is an independent secondary day school for pupils aged 11 to 16, situated in Queen’s Park, London. Established in 1989 by Yusuf Islam, the school is housed in a converted Victorian building on Salusbury Road. Its curriculum integrates the National Curriculum with a faith-based ethos, aiming to foster spiritual, moral, and academic growth. The school provides a close-knit, single-sex environment focused on developing confident British Muslim women. Its compact setting encourages a strong sense of community and a personalised approach to pastoral care and student development.