Worthing Islamic Social and Welfare Society
Analysis
Worthing Islamic Social and Welfare Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worthing. It was registered in April 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Worthing Islamic Social and Welfare Society reported income of £204k and spending of £192k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £107k to £204k (+91%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Worthing Islamic Social and Welfare Society sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Earl of Southampton Trust (£204k), Young Ladies Club (£204k) and Purley & Kenley Churches Together Food Hub (£204k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of the Islamic faith and the relief of poverty, i.e. by offering help to widows and widowers, the elderly, the disabled, the unemployed and the under-privileged generally in whatever way possible, and by helping to arrange and attend the burial of any deceased members and to assist the bereaved generally.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Earl of Southampton Trust | Hampshire | £204k |
| Young Ladies Club | London | £204k |
| Purley & Kenley Churches Together Food Hub | Surrey | £204k |
| St Chad's Sanctuary | Birmingham | £205k |