--- title: "Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick — check charity number 1189197 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189197. Disability charity based in 10-13 Lewisham Industrial Estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bangladesh-islamic-association-smethwick retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:37:22.686Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick is a registered charity (number 1189197) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £354,832 (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 Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick? Registered charity number 1189197 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 10-13 Lewisham Industrial Estate Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £354,832 ## What does Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick do? We deliver a Community Centre provision and the activities we deliver include Welfare Benefit Advice Services, Community Development sessions, Adult and children educational activities, training, recreational activities and healthy cooking. ## What causes is Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick 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=bangladesh-islamic-association-smethwick&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick a legitimate charity? Yes. Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189197) 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 Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick's charity number? Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick's charity number is 1189197. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189197? Search 1189197 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 Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick do? We deliver a Community Centre provision and the activities we deliver include Welfare Benefit Advice Services, Community Development sessions, Adult and children educational activities, training, recreational activities and healthy cooking. Does Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick. 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 Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick? Bangladesh Islamic Association, Smethwick does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1189197).