Reading Islamic Cultural Centre
Analysis
Reading Islamic Cultural Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in June 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and amateur sport, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08346043). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Reading Islamic Cultural Centre reported income of £315k and spending of £278k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £166k to £315k (+90%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income rose by 59%. Over the whole period it spent 55% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Reading Islamic Cultural Centre sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Durham and Deerness Valley Circuit of the Methodist Church (£315k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, South Woodford (£315k) and Lehisvada (£315k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To help poor and needy peopleTo help young people for sports and to further cultural activitiesTo provide place for worship and religious functionsActivities are in Reading and surrounding areas
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Durham and Deerness Valley Circuit of the Methodist Church | Durham | £315k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, South Woodford | London | £315k |
| Lehisvada | London | £315k |
| First Church of Christ, Scientist, London | London | £315k |