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title: "Alton Islamic Centre — check charity number 1212899 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Alton Islamic Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212899. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Grove Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alton-islamic-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:05:34.246Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Alton Islamic Centre is a registered charity (number 1212899) 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. 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 Alton Islamic Centre?

Registered charity number

1212899

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Grove Road

Website

[www.altonislamiccentre.org](https://www.altonislamiccentre.org/)

## What does Alton Islamic Centre do?

Alton Islamic Centre CIO advances the Islamic faith and community welfare in Alton and surrounding areas. We provide daily prayers and Friday services, religious education for adults and children, space for community events, pastoral support, and interfaith outreach, delivered by volunteers and trustees for the public benefit

## What causes is Alton Islamic Centre registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alton Islamic Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alton 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Alton Islamic Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Alton Islamic Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212899) 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 Alton Islamic Centre's charity number?

Alton Islamic Centre's charity number is 1212899. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212899?

Search 1212899 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 Alton Islamic Centre do?

Alton Islamic Centre CIO advances the Islamic faith and community welfare in Alton and surrounding areas. We provide daily prayers and Friday services, religious education for adults and children, space for community events, pastoral support, and interfaith outreach, delivered by volunteers and trustees for the public benefit

Does Alton Islamic Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alton 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 Alton Islamic Centre?

Alton Islamic Centre's website is https://www.altonislamiccentre.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/1212899).