The Message, Islamic Information Centre
Analysis
The Message, Islamic Information Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in October 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2024, The Message, Islamic Information Centre reported income of £38k and spending of £30k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2024, income grew from £16k to £38k (+135%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 92%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Message, Islamic Information Centre sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Redeemed Christian Church of God: Place of His Presence (£38k), Blackpool Reform Jewish Congregation (£38k) and Sleaford Islamic Centre (£38k).
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
Organising talks and lectures.Weekend school for Quran.After school Arabic Lessons for children.Daily prayers, Juma'a and Eid prayers.Counselling services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemed Christian Church of God: Place of His Presence | London | £38k |
| Blackpool Reform Jewish Congregation | Lytham St Annes | £38k |
| Sleaford Islamic Centre | Sleaford | £38k |
| 1st Llanelli Scout Group | Llanelli | £38k |