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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£893,245
Latest Expenditure
£690,536

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 5.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 30% 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 £557,901
Charitable Activities £296,409
Other Trading £38,935
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £659,583
Raising Funds £30,953
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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — Lewisham Islamic Centre (organisation 285641)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£0
£00 / 0

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 2024?

Lewisham Islamic Centre reported total income of £893k and reported expenditure of £691k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lewisham Islamic Centre?

Lewisham Islamic Centre has a program ratio of 73.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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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