TORBAY ISLAMIC CENTRE
Providing facilities for Islamic religious activities in Torbay. Providing education on Islam to local schools and other groups.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TENETS AND DOCTRINES OF HOLY QURAN AND SUNNAH. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF MUSLIM CHILDREN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TENETS AND DOCTRINES OF SOLAM. THE RELIEF OF SUCH MUSLIMS WHO ARE POOR AND NEEDY.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net unrestricted fund surplus of £7,166 for the year ended 31 January 2026, with total unrestricted donations of £61,340 against expenditure of £54,135. Free reserves stood at £36,804, which the trustees confirmed was below their stated policy target of holding two years' operating costs. The trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s main source of income is donations from the congregation.” — page 7
“At the year end free reserves stood at £36,804, the reserves policy is currently not being met” — page 7
“During the year a trustee provided maintenance services to the charity at a cost of £628.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2026
- Volunteers: 6
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2025
- Volunteers: 6
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2024
- Volunteers: 6
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/01/2022 (received 06/02/2023, 68 days after the 30/11/2022 due date).
Trustees
- YOUSIF AHMED AL-NASSARchair
- Dr FREDERICK MAHAMMAD DAVIS-ALI
- Simon Ramsden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £62k | £55k |
| 31/01/2025 | £58k | £47k |
| 31/01/2024 | £74k | £101k |
| 31/01/2023 | £31k | £23k |
| 31/01/2022 | £27k | £29k |
Common questions
Is TORBAY ISLAMIC CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net unrestricted fund surplus of £7,166 for the year ended 31 January 2026, with total unrestricted donations of £61,340 against expenditure of £54,135. Free reserves stood at £36,804, which the trustees confirmed was below their stated policy target of holding two years' operating costs. The trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the next 12 months. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORBAY ISLAMIC CENTRE | £62k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| AL-TOWBAH ISLAMIC CENTRE | £24k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC CENTRE OF ENGLAND LIMITED | £700k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEXLEY ISLAMIC CENTRE | £286k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC CENTRE | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANGLEY ISLAMIC CENTRE | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |