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Lewisham Islamic Centre

Also known as: Lic

THE LIC PROVIDES A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR MUSLIMS INCLUDING THE 5 DAILY PRAYERS, THE JUMU'A FRIDAY PRAYER, THE TARAWIH PRAYERS IN RAMADAN AND THE 2 'EID PRAYERS. WE PROVIDE DAILY LESSONS IN ARABIC AND THE QUR'AN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM FOR ANYONE WHO SEEKS IT. WE ALSO ASSIST IN FEEDING THE HUNGRY AND RELIEVING THE POOR BY SHARING ZAKAT.

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Activities & Mission

THE LIC PROVIDES A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR MUSLIMS INCLUDING THE 5 DAILY PRAYERS, THE JUMU'A FRIDAY PRAYER, THE TARAWIH PRAYERS IN RAMADAN AND THE 2 'EID PRAYERS. WE PROVIDE DAILY LESSONS IN ARABIC AND THE QUR'AN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM FOR ANYONE WHO SEEKS IT. WE ALSO ASSIST IN FEEDING THE HUNGRY AND RELIEVING THE POOR BY SHARING ZAKAT.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,073,840
Latest Expenditure
£711,463

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £710,660
Charitable Activities £214,021
Other Trading £48,524
Investments £100,635
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £663,222
Raising Funds £48,241
Governance £4,000
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,073,840
£711,463£663,222£4,422,065£100,00041 / 10
2024
£893,245
£690,536£659,583£4,059,688£100,00041 / 15
2023
£755,061
£585,059£559,626£3,856,979£60,00033 / 15
2022
£640,494
£492,389£467,598£3,686,985£60,00019 / 20
2021
£380,605
£191,3220 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lewisham Islamic Centre

What does Lewisham Islamic Centre do?

THE LIC PROVIDES A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR MUSLIMS INCLUDING THE 5 DAILY PRAYERS, THE JUMU'A FRIDAY PRAYER, THE TARAWIH PRAYERS IN RAMADAN AND THE 2 'EID PRAYERS. WE PROVIDE DAILY LESSONS IN ARABIC AND THE QUR'AN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM FOR ANYONE WHO SEEKS IT. WE ALSO ASSIST IN FEEDING THE HUNGRY AND RELIEVING THE POOR BY SHARING ZAKAT.

How much income did Lewisham Islamic Centre report in 2025?

Lewisham Islamic Centre reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £711k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lewisham Islamic Centre registered as a charity?

Lewisham Islamic Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2020 as charity number 1187279. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Lewisham Islamic Centre?

Lewisham Islamic Centre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is TAOFIK AKANDE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lewisham Islamic Centre operate?

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

Is Lewisham Islamic Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Lewisham Islamic Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187279.

Details

Address
LEWISHAM ISLAMIC CENTRE
363-365 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET
LEWISHAM
LONDON
SE13 6NZ
Registration Date
9 January 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140947
Charity Number
1187279

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Trustees

TAOFIK AKANDE Chair
ALI BAJWA
Aminudeen Meer
Ashraf Dabous
Mohamed Lamin Jalloh
Sameel Meer
SHAKEEL BEGG
Yacine Delilache
Zillur Rahman

Also Known As

  • Lic

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