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Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea

Also known as: University of Wales Swansea Imam, Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea - Sketty Mosque & Community Centre

The WICAS charity provides support to those in need in Swansea areas. As an independant body we work together with other organisations to provide better understanding of Islam. We organise classes where the teaching of the Sunnah and Quran takes place.The charity is focused on the employment of Imams in line with employment regulation.

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Activities & Mission

The WICAS charity provides support to those in need in Swansea areas. As an independant body we work together with other organisations to provide better understanding of Islam. We organise classes where the teaching of the Sunnah and Quran takes place.The charity is focused on the employment of Imams in line with employment regulation.

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
£282,657
Latest Expenditure
£203,523

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Education 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 £590,147
Charitable Activities £5,470
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £23,399
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,080
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
£282,657
£203,5230 / 100
2024
£273,480
£207,6300 / 100
2023
£326,031
£50,9720 / 50
2022
£595,617
£23,399£23,399£1,025,032£49,1210 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea

What does Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea do?

The WICAS charity provides support to those in need in Swansea areas. As an independant body we work together with other organisations to provide better understanding of Islam. We organise classes where the teaching of the Sunnah and Quran takes place.The charity is focused on the employment of Imams in line with employment regulation.

How much income did Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea report in 2025?

Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea reported total income of £283k and reported expenditure of £204k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea?

Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea has a program ratio of 3.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea registered as a charity?

Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 2009 as charity number 1131380. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea?

Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is RIAZ HASSAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea operate?

Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea a registered charity?

Yes — Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131380.

Details

Address
Sketty Mosque - WICAS
(Bethal Uniting Church building)
Sketty Park Road
Swansea
SA2 9AS
Registration Date
26 August 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4046425
Charity Number
1131380

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Trustees

RIAZ HASSAN Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
DR AHMED SALAMAT
Dr Mabrouka Abuhmida
Dr Mahaboob Basha
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Radwan Abdo Kaid Abdulla
Dr SHAHZAD ATHER
Also governs 1 other charity
FAROOQ SHAH
Mariwan Abdul Kadir
Nasir Shahzad
Naveed-A-Amman Tasnim
Parvaiz Ali
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • University of Wales Swansea Imam
  • Welsh Islamic Cultural Association Swansea - Sketty Mosque & Community Centre

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