The Barking Muslims Association
Analysis
The Barking Muslims Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in July 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Barking Muslims Association reported income of £671k and spending of £470k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £187k to £671k (+259%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Barking Muslims Association sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cyngor Ar Bopeth Powys Citizens Advice Bureau (£670k), East London Out Project (£671k) and J.e.ts Centre (£670k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 68% and investments 27%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £180k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 12 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 68%
- Investments 27%
- Other 5.1%
In the charity's own words
WE PROVIDE A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR MUSLIMS AND RESOURCES AND FACILITIES FOR ALL RELIGIOUS MUSLIM EVENTS IN THE ANNUAL CALENDAR. THERE ARE SPECIAL DEDICATED FACILITIES FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. WE PROVIDE DAILY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, MARRIAGE/FUNERAL CEREMONIES AND FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR HUMANITARIAN DISASTERS AROUND THE WORLD, AS WELL AS PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ADVICE FOR ALL COMMUNITIES.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cyngor Ar Bopeth Powys Citizens Advice Bureau | Powys | £670k |
| East London Out Project | Salisbury | £671k |
| J.e.ts Centre | Liverpool | £670k |
| Give a Gift | Leeds | £671k |