Financial controls are mandatory for all registered charities

Charity Commission guidance covers all aspects of how charities handle resources and assets

Restricted funds (e.g. Zakat) must be separated — not mixed with general income

CAF Bank restricted funds guidance: money must be allocated correctly and not pooled

Trustees are personally accountable for how charitable funds are managed

Failure to comply can result in formal warnings, investigations, and regulatory action

Many mosques handle millions in annual income under these obligations

Yet most rely on volunteer spreadsheets and manual reconciliation to stay compliant