Forest Gate Central Masjid
Also known as: The Bangla Desh Shomity, The Bangladesh Muslim Shomity, The Bangladesh Shomity
Religious foundation and school
Activities & Mission
Religious foundation and school
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £518,011 | £296,465 | £0 | £1,666,208 | £0 | 11 / 10 |
| 2024 | £312,372 | £147,210 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £303,222 | £81,129 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £276,789 | £281,666 | 0 / 26 | |||
| 2021 | £534,680 | £286,494 | £0 | £1,135,005 | £0 | 20 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Forest Gate Central Masjid
What does Forest Gate Central Masjid do?
Religious foundation and school
How much income did Forest Gate Central Masjid report in 2025?
Forest Gate Central Masjid reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £296k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forest Gate Central Masjid?
Forest Gate Central Masjid has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forest Gate Central Masjid registered as a charity?
Forest Gate Central Masjid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1986 as charity number 293676. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Forest Gate Central Masjid?
Forest Gate Central Masjid is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forest Gate Central Masjid operate?
Forest Gate Central Masjid operates in Newham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Forest Gate Central Masjid a registered charity?
Yes — Forest Gate Central Masjid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293676.
Details
LONDON
E7 8AB
Registry Information
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Trustees
Also Known As
- The Bangla Desh Shomity
- The Bangladesh Muslim Shomity
- The Bangladesh Shomity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated