Welwyn Islamic Society
Analysis
Welwyn Islamic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in December 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2024, Welwyn Islamic Society reported income of £136k and spending of £45k, leaving 67% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £24k to £136k (+463%), an average of +78% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 181%. Over the whole period it spent 49% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Welwyn Islamic Society sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hale Adult Hebrew Education Trust (£136k), Bibles for Children (£136k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiaistical Parish of Saint Paul, Barrow in Furness (£136k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Running charitable events for the local community in the Welwyn Garden City including holding of prayers meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivities, producing or distributing literature to enlighten the general public on Islam. Islamic education for the young in the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Adult Hebrew Education Trust | Salford | £136k |
| Bibles for Children | Avon | £136k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiaistical Parish of Saint Paul, Barrow in Furness | Barrow-in-Furness | £136k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene with St Martin, Addiscombe | Croydon | £136k |