The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust
Also known as: Al-Furqan Islamic Centre
To promote the Islamic religion; To promote the culture and language and the Islamic traditions of the Somali community; To establish or secure the establishment of an Islamic centre and to maintain and manage such a centre for the furtherance of the above objectives.
Activities & Mission
To promote the Islamic religion; To promote the culture and language and the Islamic traditions of the Somali community; To establish or secure the establishment of an Islamic centre and to maintain and manage such a centre for the furtherance of the above objectives.
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 3% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% 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
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.
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 | £593,451 | £560,102 | £0 | £1,930,017 | £0 | 3 / 65 |
| 2024 | £474,137 | £293,872 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2023 | £860,391 | £223,497 | £0 | £1,716,403 | £1,710,658 | 4 / 35 |
| 2022 | £330,730 | £176,139 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2021 | £303,513 | £175,572 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust
What does The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust do?
To promote the Islamic religion; To promote the culture and language and the Islamic traditions of the Somali community; To establish or secure the establishment of an Islamic centre and to maintain and manage such a centre for the furtherance of the above objectives.
How much income did The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust report in 2025?
The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust reported total income of £593k and reported expenditure of £560k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust?
The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust registered as a charity?
The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1997 as charity number 1064859. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust?
The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is OMER ISMAIL BARUD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust operate?
The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Manchester Somali Islamic Cultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064859.
Details
CULTURAL TRUST
UNITY HOUSE
42 GREAT SOUTHERN STREET
MANCHESTER
M14 4EZ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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