The Charity Commission has issued an official warning to Lewisham Islamic Centre, a charity established to advance the Islamic faith and education, provide recreational facilities and relieve poverty. The regulator opened a compliance case after complaints about sermons delivered at the charity, which also drew adverse media coverage.

After assessing evidence about those and other events, the Commission made a finding of misconduct and/or mismanagement. It said this was connected, but not limited, to two sermons that included content it described as inflammatory, divisive and not in the charity's best interests. The warning requires the charity to ensure all activity on its premises furthers its objects, benefits the public and is in its best interests, and that activity linked to the charity does not unnecessarily risk its reputation. It must also review and apply a robust events and speakers policy covering all its speakers.

The warning was issued on 20 October 2026 under section 75A of the Charities Act 2011 and will appear on the charity's Register of Charities entry for a year. The Commission said failure to remedy the issues may lead to further regulatory action.