WHITLEY BAY ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE
Our mission is to bring different communities together and create a harmonious and inclusive society. Through our programs and services, we strive to foster social cohesion, break down barriers, and build bridges between communities.
Objects
(!) TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN THE BOROUGH OF NORTH TYNESIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF QURAN AND SUNNAH;(!!) TO PROVIDE THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN NORTH TYNESIDE WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF AGE, SEX, POLITICAL OR OTHER OPTIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE MUSLIM PEOPLE, THE LOCAL AUTHORITY AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATINS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID PEOPLE.(!!!) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £44,508 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £334,529. The trustees report that free unrestricted reserves stood at £130,002, which is below their stated policy target of six months' normal expenditure (approx. £36,853 per month). The charity remains solvent with net current assets of £64,308 and no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to build up unrestricted funds representing at least six months of the charity's normal expenditure (approx. £36,853).” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- MISBAH HANNAN
- MOSTAKIM ALI
- Mahfuz Ahmed Hannan
- SAD UDDIN
- SULTAN HUSSAIN
- Tufayl Ahmed Hannan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £118k | £74k |
| 31/03/2024 | £105k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £116k | £86k |
| 31/03/2022 | £100k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £78k | £38k |
Common questions
Is WHITLEY BAY ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £44,508 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £334,529. The trustees report that free unrestricted reserves stood at £130,002, which is below their stated policy target of six months' normal expenditure (approx. £36,853 per month). The charity remains solvent with net current assets of £64,308 and no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 20/11/2025 | £14k | Women’s Only Swimming, Gym and Exercise |
| Sport England | 20/05/2024 | £10k | Womens Only Swimming and Exercise |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 19/12/2002 | £10k | Grant awarded to Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre (Tyne & Wear) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FUNDERS IN GOOD | 1 | £92k |
Charities like this
- THE UNITED KINGDOM TURKISH ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE
- MUSLIM SCOUT FELLOWSHIP
- MARKAZ UD DAWAT WAL IRSHAD LONDON UK MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE
- BRITISH MUSLIM HERITAGE CENTRE
- THE COMMUNITY OF RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP
- OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITLEY BAY ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UNITED KINGDOM TURKISH ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE | £219k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MUSLIM SCOUT FELLOWSHIP | £499k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MARKAZ UD DAWAT WAL IRSHAD LONDON UK MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTRE | £358k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH MUSLIM HERITAGE CENTRE | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY OF RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |