--- title: "East Sussex Islamic Association — check charity number 1165989 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Sussex Islamic Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165989. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 12a Mercatoria. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-sussex-islamic-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:12:35.717Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Sussex Islamic Association is a registered charity (number 1165989) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; recreation. Its latest reported income was £115,610 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about East Sussex Islamic Association? Registered charity number 1165989 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 12a Mercatoria Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £115,610 Website [www.hastingsmosque.org](http://www.hastingsmosque.org/) ## What does East Sussex Islamic Association do? We run the Hastings?s mosque and all the affairs of the Muslim community in Hastings as well as running a Sunday school teaching Arabic and Islamic studies We look after the well-being of the community and promote good relationships with the wider community.We regularly run educational days and events open for public ## What causes is East Sussex Islamic Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Sussex Islamic Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Sussex Islamic Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=east-sussex-islamic-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hastingsmosque.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Sussex Islamic Association a legitimate charity? Yes. East Sussex Islamic Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165989) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is East Sussex Islamic Association's charity number? East Sussex Islamic Association's charity number is 1165989. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165989? Search 1165989 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does East Sussex Islamic Association do? We run the Hastings?s mosque and all the affairs of the Muslim community in Hastings as well as running a Sunday school teaching Arabic and Islamic studies We look after the well-being of the community and promote good relationships with the wider community.We regularly run educational days and events open for public Does East Sussex Islamic Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Sussex Islamic Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to East Sussex Islamic Association? East Sussex Islamic Association's website is http://www.hastingsmosque.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1165989).