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Lewsey Muslim Cultural Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1120762
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 4, 2007
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Bedfordshire

Address

Address
1 Beadlow Road
LUTON
LU4 0QY

Activities

The Society serves the religious, social and cultural needs of the local Muslim population living and working in the Lewsey Farm and surrounding areas of Luton in Bedfordshire. It is responsible for the administration of Zakariya Masjid, Dunstable Masjid and Madresa-e-Furqaniah and works with other local organisations and faith groups for improvements to facilities and services in the community.

Objects: (I) To Advance The Religion Of Islam In The Lewsey Farm And Surrounding Areas In Particular For The Benefit Of The Public Through The Holding Of Prayer Meetings And Congregational Worship, Talks And Lectures, Public Celebration Of Islamic Religious Festivals And Producing And/or Distributing Literature On Islam To Enlighten Others About Muslims And The Islamic Faith;(ii) To Promote For The Benefit Of The Inhabitants Of Lewsey Farm And The Surrounding Areas The Provision Of Facilities For Recreation Or Other Leisure Time Occupation Of Individuals Who Have Need Of Such Facilities By Reason Of Their Youth, Age, Infirmity Or Disablement, Financial Hardship Or Social And Economic Circumstances Or For The Public At Large In The Interests Of Social Welfare And With The Object Of Improving The Condition Of Life Of The Said Inhabitants Within The Parameters Of The Islamic Faith;(iii) To Advance In Life And Relieve The Needs Of Young People Through Islamic Instruction By:(a) The Provision Of Recreational And Leisure Time Activities Provided In The Interest Of Social Welfare Designed To Improve Their Conditions Of Life; And(b) Providing Support And Activities Which Develop Their Skills, Capacities And Capabilities To Enable Them To Participate In Society As Mature And Responsible Individuals.(iv) To Advance The Education Of The Public In The Islamic Religion And Language And The Culture And Heritage Of Muslims In General; And,(v) To Further Any Charitable Purpose Consistent With The Teachings Of Islam According To The Laws Of England And Wales

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire, Luton

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
June 30, 2025 £381,389 £312,707
June 30, 2024 £237,856 £168,322
June 30, 2023 £180,102 £134,609
June 30, 2022 £160,238 £126,668
June 30, 2021 £186,292 £112,269
June 30, 2020 £185,536 £119,517

Trustees

Name Appointed
Burhan Uddin Aug. 17, 2007
Imran Vazifdar Aug. 17, 2007
Mohibur Rahman Aug. 17, 2007