--- title: "Balham Mosque — check charity number 271538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balham Mosque a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271538. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 47a Balham High Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balham-mosque retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:38:07.320Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balham Mosque is a registered charity (number 271538) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £1,058,712 (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 Balham Mosque? Registered charity number 271538 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 47a Balham High Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,058,712 Website [www.balhammosque.org](http://www.balhammosque.org/) ## What does Balham Mosque do? The principal activities and objective of the charity is the advancement of religion by conduct of public worship and the religious instruction of person according to the tenets of the religion of Islam. ## What causes is Balham Mosque registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Balham Mosque yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balham Mosque 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=balham-mosque&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.balhammosque.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balham Mosque a legitimate charity? Yes. Balham Mosque is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271538) 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 Balham Mosque's charity number? Balham Mosque's charity number is 271538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271538? Search 271538 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 Balham Mosque do? The principal activities and objective of the charity is the advancement of religion by conduct of public worship and the religious instruction of person according to the tenets of the religion of Islam. Does Balham Mosque have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balham Mosque. 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 Balham Mosque? Balham Mosque's website is http://www.balhammosque.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/271538).