# LEWSEY MUSLIM CULTURAL SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1120762
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 4, 2007
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1120762


## Contact

- **Address:** 1 Beadlow Road, LUTON
- **Postcode:** LU4 0QY
- **Phone:** 01582 213302
- **Email:** admin@zakariyamasjid.org.uk
- **Website:** http://zakariyamasjid.org.uk/



## Activities

**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

**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.

**Area of benefit:** BEDFORDSHIRE




## 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

- Central Bedfordshire
- Luton



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £381389 | £312707 | — | — |
| June 30, 2024 | £237856 | £168322 | — | — |
| June 30, 2023 | £180102 | £134609 | — | — |
| June 30, 2022 | £160238 | £126668 | — | — |
| June 30, 2021 | £186292 | £112269 | — | — |
| June 30, 2020 | £185536 | £119517 | — | — |



## Trustees

- BURHAN UDDIN — appointed Aug. 17, 2007
- IMRAN VAZIFDAR — appointed Aug. 17, 2007
- MOHIBUR RAHMAN — appointed Aug. 17, 2007