London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society
Also known as: Icmg UK, Licars
THROUGHOUT LONDON, BUT MAIN AREAS OF OPERATION ARE: HARINGEY, HACKNEY, EDMONTON, ENFIELD , SOUTHWARKMAIN TARGET GROUP: LOCAL MUSLIM POPULATION MAINLY TURKISH BACKGROUNDMAIN ACITIVITIES: EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AND CONFERENCES FOR ELDERLY AND YOUNG, ORGANISING COMMUNITY EVENTS, CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER CHARITIES, ANNUAL HAJJ AND UMRAH AND CULTURAL TOURS, FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
Activities & Mission
THROUGHOUT LONDON, BUT MAIN AREAS OF OPERATION ARE: HARINGEY, HACKNEY, EDMONTON, ENFIELD , SOUTHWARKMAIN TARGET GROUP: LOCAL MUSLIM POPULATION MAINLY TURKISH BACKGROUNDMAIN ACITIVITIES: EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AND CONFERENCES FOR ELDERLY AND YOUNG, ORGANISING COMMUNITY EVENTS, CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER CHARITIES, ANNUAL HAJJ AND UMRAH AND CULTURAL TOURS, FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £395,809 | £125,009 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2024 | £684,734 | £385,168 | £365,997 | £1,026,434 | £0 | 4 / 50 |
| 2023 | £227,020 | £154,658 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £139,000 | £86,120 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2021 | £132,422 | £111,617 | 0 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society
What does London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society do?
THROUGHOUT LONDON, BUT MAIN AREAS OF OPERATION ARE: HARINGEY, HACKNEY, EDMONTON, ENFIELD , SOUTHWARKMAIN TARGET GROUP: LOCAL MUSLIM POPULATION MAINLY TURKISH BACKGROUNDMAIN ACITIVITIES: EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AND CONFERENCES FOR ELDERLY AND YOUNG, ORGANISING COMMUNITY EVENTS, CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER CHARITIES, ANNUAL HAJJ AND UMRAH AND CULTURAL TOURS, FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
How much income did London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society report in 2025?
London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society reported total income of £396k and reported expenditure of £125k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society?
London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society has a program ratio of 53.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society registered as a charity?
London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 1996 as charity number 1057815. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society?
London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ubeyde Bilaloglu. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society operate?
London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society a registered charity?
Yes — London Islamic Culture And Recreation Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057815.
Details
399-401 High Road
LONDON
N17 6QN
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Also Known As
- Icmg UK
- Licars
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated