GREENWICH ISLAMIC CENTRE
Registered charity 271301 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WOOLWICH MOSQUE
There was quite a considerable maintenance of the building and services undertaken through out the year. The trend will continue in the coming years.A number of children's and youth activities were carried out during school summer holidays. A Scout Group operated from the Centre, run by dedicated volunteers and supported by other similar Scout Groups.Primarily, a place of worship.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £639,890 and holds unrestricted reserves of £5,067,919, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £125,000. The trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months' worth of running costs (held: £5.1m)
“The trustees have estimated that an amount of £125k is necessary to meet this target.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from trustee
“During the year, the charity received an interest-free and unsecured loan of £Nil (2024: £15,000) from one of its trustees. The loan is repayable on demand and the balance of £Nil (2024: £10,000) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Accendo Consulting Ltd. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Charity Commission inquiry
The Commission issued an Official Warning because the trustees failed to submit Annual Accounting Documents on time for the financial years ending 30 September 2020, 2021, and 2023. The Charity was ordered to take necessary steps to ensure future documents are submitted on time, with a warning that failure to comply may lead to further regulatory action.
The report outlines the legal obligation regarding the submission timeline.
“Under the Act, trustees have a statutory duty to prepare accounts, a trustee annual report, and annual return (“Annual Accounting Documents”), where required, and submit these to the Commission within ten months of the charity’s financial year end.”
Per the Commission’s
published report. Summary is automated; the official report is authoritative.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Greenwich Islamic Centre (matched by registered charity number).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£48k
Reported reserves equal ~5.7 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (95% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 3.6% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Abdirashid Mahmud Yusuf
- Abdullahi Mohamed Salim
- Abul Kalam
- Ajibola Daod
- Akinloye Jeleel Adetunji
- Alieid Abdi Hassan
- Farah Hussein Mohamed
- Guled Abdullahi
- Mohamed Hussein Mohamed
- Mohammed Monjurul Ahasan
- Mustafa Ainashe
- Rakiba Luna
- Sanam Mia
- Swaleh Bocus
- Zeinab Moalin
- Zeinulabadin Sufi
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Greenwich
Income and spending
Common questions
Is GREENWICH ISLAMIC CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £639,890 and holds unrestricted reserves of £5,067,919, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £125,000. The trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Accendo Consulting Ltd.
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