Private company

The Idries Shah Foundation

Logo: idriesshahfoundation.org4

UK Sufi charity & publisher (2012-)

The Idries Shah Foundation (ISF) is an independent educational and cultural charity, set up by the family of the late thinker, writer, and teacher in the Sufi mystical tradition, Idries Shah, who wrote over three dozen books on topics ranging from psychology and spirituality to travelogues and culture studies. Based in London, England, the charity is primarily for the study, dissemination of knowledge, and promotion of Sufi arts, literature, culture and heritage, with special focus on the published works of Idries Shah.2 Its revenue was £70,796 in 2025.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2012Founded1
  • Industryreligious congregations and associations1
  • HeadquartersBath1
  • Websiteidriesshahfoundation.org
  • Legal formcharitable organization1
  • LEI213800X47KHJ4BHMGR563
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered address15 NEEDHAM TERRACE, NW2 6QL London, United Kingdom3
  • Registered withCharity Commission for England and Wales, 11508763

The Idries Shah Foundation (ISF) is an independent educational and cultural charity, set up by the family of the late thinker, writer, and teacher in the Sufi mystical tradition, Idries Shah, who wrote over three dozen books on topics ranging from psychology and spirituality to travelogues and culture studies. Based in London, England, the charity is primarily for the study, dissemination of knowledge, and promotion of Sufi arts, literature, culture and heritage, with special focus on the published works of Idries Shah.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Octagon Press1
  2. Succeeded The Institute for Cultural Research1

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

The Idries Shah Foundation revenue by year170.8K GBP in 2025−69% since 2020
0100.0K GBP200.0K GBP300.0K GBP2020: 231.5K GBP231.5K GBP20202021: 160.4K GBP160.4K GBP2021−31%2022: 112.8K GBP112.8K GBP2022−30%2023: 101.5K GBP101.5K GBP2023−10%2024: 92.7K GBP92.7K GBP2024−9%2025: 70.8K GBP70.8K GBP2025−24%
  • 202570.8K GBP1
  • 202492.7K GBP1
  • 2023101.5K GBP1
  • 2022112.8K GBP1
  • 2021160.4K GBP1
  • 2020231.5K GBP1

Timeline

  1. 2012Founded Founded1

Sources

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