Is Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1216457) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)'s charity number?

Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)'s charity number is 1216457. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216457?

Search 1216457 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.

Does Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO). 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 Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)?

Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.colchestermosque.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO): The Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o.); Colchester Jamiah Masjid; Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o.); Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o).

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Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)

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Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)?

Registered charity number: 1216457
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 2-3 Priory Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.colchestermosque.co.uk

Quick answer

Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) (number 1216457) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) do?

Mosque

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)

Answers Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 January 2026
Also known as: Colchester Central Mosque
Previous names on the register: The Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o.); Colchester Jamiah Masjid; Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o.); Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1216457) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)'s charity number?: Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)'s charity number is 1216457. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216457?: Search 1216457 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 Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) do?: Mosque
Does Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO). 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 Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)?: Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.colchestermosque.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO)?: The register does not record Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO): The Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o.); Colchester Jamiah Masjid; Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o.); Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO.o).
When was Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) registered as a charity?: Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CIO) was entered on the register on 13 January 2026.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.