Manchester Islamic and Cultural Centre
Analysis
Manchester Islamic and Cultural Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in November 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Manchester Islamic and Cultural Centre reported income of £168k and spending of £33k, leaving 81% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £36k to £168k (+364%), an average of +47% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income rose by 154%. Over the whole period it spent 15% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Manchester Islamic and Cultural Centre sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Ascension, Hanger Hill with West Twyford, St Mary (£168k), Toll Gavel United Church (£168k) and Kehillas Machzikei Hadass Edgware Trust (£168k).
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
The centre provides services for the community in the south of Manchester.Facilities are open to the public all day. It caters for the daily prayers, language classes and community meetings and social occasions. There are regular weekly study circles for men, women and children. Public Relations: The centre has also been active in liasing with Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Ascension, Hanger Hill with West Twyford, St Mary | London | £168k |
| Toll Gavel United Church | East Yorkshire | £168k |
| Kehillas Machzikei Hadass Edgware Trust | Middlesex | £168k |
| Wath with Brampton Bierlow Parochial Church Council | South Yorkshire | £168k |