--- title: "Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre — check charity number 1165718 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165718. Religious Activities charity based in Bowesfield Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/farooq-e-azam-mosque-islamic-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:54:24.159Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre is a registered charity (number 1165718) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £135,256 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre? Registered charity number 1165718 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bowesfield Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £135,256 ## What does Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre do? HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS. PROVIDING SERVICES OF WORSHIP, RELIGIOUS TEACHING, FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO ALLOW BELIEVERS TO PRACTICE THEIR FAITH AND FOLLOW ITS DOCTRINES, WHILST PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY AND OPEN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR OTHER PRACTISING FAITHS TO GAIN INFORMATION ON ISLAMIC BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY COHESION ## What causes is Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre registered for? Religious ActivitiesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre 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=farooq-e-azam-mosque-islamic-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165718) 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 Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre's charity number? Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre's charity number is 1165718. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165718? Search 1165718 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 Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre do? HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS. PROVIDING SERVICES OF WORSHIP, RELIGIOUS TEACHING, FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO ALLOW BELIEVERS TO PRACTICE THEIR FAITH AND FOLLOW ITS DOCTRINES, WHILST PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY AND OPEN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR OTHER PRACTISING FAITHS TO GAIN INFORMATION ON ISLAMIC BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY COHESION Does Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre. 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 Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre? Farooq E Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1165718).