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.
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
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) |
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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 |
| 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 |
| OADBY AND WIGSTON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION | £347k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |