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Registered charity · No. 1181887CIO

Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)

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Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£1,680
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£1,094
Registered charity number
1181887
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Moor Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.moonsighting.org.uk

Quick answer

Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) (number 1181887) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) do?

The Objects of the CIO are to advance the Islamic religion by:(a) Reviving the tradition of local moon sighting in the UK,(b) Promoting research of moon sighting for the public benefit,(c) Educating the public on the subject of moon sighting,(d) Facilitating the establishment of a lunar calendar for the public benefit(e) Developing and/or using appropriate technology to deliver the above

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)

Answers Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Icouk; Moon Sighting UK
Previous names on the register
Moonsighting UK
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) as a registered charity (number 1181887) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)'s charity number?
Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)'s charity number is 1181887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1181887?
Search 1181887 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 Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) do?
The Objects of the CIO are to advance the Islamic religion by:(a) Reviving the tradition of local moon sighting in the UK,(b) Promoting research of moon sighting for the public benefit,(c) Educating the public on the subject of moon sighting,(d) Facilitating the establishment of a lunar calendar for the public benefit(e) Developing and/or using appropriate technology to deliver the above
Does Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk). 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 Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)?
Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.moonsighting.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)?
The register records Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)'s trustees paid?
Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk): Moonsighting UK.
When was Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) registered as a charity?
Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK (Icouk) was entered on the register on 6 February 2019.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.