Poplar Mosque and Community Centre Limited
Analysis
Poplar Mosque and Community Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03031777). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Poplar Mosque and Community Centre Limited reported income of £200k and spending of £58k, leaving 71% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £94k to £200k (+112%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 34% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Poplar Mosque and Community Centre Limited sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Raven House Trust Limited (£200k), Holding Forth the Word (£200k) and Gateshead Jewish Learning Society (£200k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide facilities for the religious, spiritual and educational needs of the local Muslim community of Blackwell Reach and the neighbouring areas. To improve social and educational health and economic condition of the local community regardless of their background. Co-operate and collaborate with other communities and organisations to work for the common good and to enhance community cohesion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Raven House Trust Limited | Casnewydd | £200k |
| Holding Forth the Word | Milton Keynes | £200k |
| Gateshead Jewish Learning Society | Gateshead | £200k |
| Artizans Housing Association | Barnet | £200k |