Islamic Centre Leicester

TO PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DOCTRINES ON WHICH IT RESTS AND OF THE OBSERVATIONS THAT SERVE TO PROMOTE AND MANIFEST IT ESPECIALLY AMONGST THE MOSLEMS RESIDING IN LEICESTER AND IN THE COUNTY OF LEICESTERSHIRE.

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Activities & Mission

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

Leicestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£444,747

Latest Expenditure

£376,887

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £633,500

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £15,931

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £396,169

Raising Funds £0

Governance £12,769

Grants to Institutions £56,494

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£444,747	£376,887				0 / 18
2024	£649,431	£396,169	£396,169	£4,604,211	£1,235,020	16 / 16
2023	£546,414	£461,524	£461,524	£4,350,949	£971,079	14 / 15
2022	£701,726	£251,821	£251,821	£4,266,059	£903,797	13 / 40
2021	£279,846	£205,052				0 / 40

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Frequently asked questions about Islamic Centre Leicester

What does Islamic Centre Leicester do?

How much income did Islamic Centre Leicester report in 2025?

Islamic Centre Leicester reported total income of £445k and reported expenditure of £377k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Islamic Centre Leicester?

Islamic Centre Leicester has a program ratio of 61.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Islamic Centre Leicester registered as a charity?

Islamic Centre Leicester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 1969 as charity number 257559. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Islamic Centre Leicester?

Islamic Centre Leicester is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Islamic Centre Leicester operate?

Islamic Centre Leicester operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Islamic Centre Leicester a registered charity?

Yes — Islamic Centre Leicester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257559.