Abu Hurayrah Academy

Charity 1178642

www.madrasahabuhurayrah.org

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

Abu Hurayrah Academy appears to be a Birmingham-based faith-rooted community organisation whose formal remit extends well beyond worship. Its objects and stated activities suggest a potential role as local civic infrastructure: combining Islamic religious provision with education, youth development, welfare, recreation and community-centre functions. The breadth of intended beneficiaries and delivery methods may position it to connect individuals, voluntary bodies and public institutions, although the available evidence does not show which parts of this broad remit are active in practice.

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Operational geography

Sources:ONSCivic AtlasAI-assisted

Coverage: Citywide

Operational areas:

    Evidence and reasoning
    Supporting evidence
    Remaining uncertainties
    • The Charity Commission records that the charity currently operates in Birmingham City, but does not identify delivery locations, service catchments, neighbourhoods, projects or beneficiaries by ward.
    • The registered address is not sufficient evidence that services are delivered there. It has therefore not been recorded as a confirmed operational area.
    • The Charity Commission states that the charity does not own or lease land or property. This leaves unclear whether it delivers activity from hired, shared, partner or informal venues.
    • No current evidence was found of material delivery partnerships, satellite venues, or activity outside the organisation's self-reported Birmingham City operating area.
    • The citywide classification reflects the charity's explicit current Charity Commission declaration that it operates in Birmingham City, rather than evidence of services being available across every Birmingham neighbourhood.
    Additional evidence needed
    • A current timetable, programme, annual report or impact report identifying where education, worship, youth, welfare or community activities are delivered.
    • Confirmation from the organisation of whether its registered address is an active delivery venue, an administrative address, or neither.
    • Details of any hired, shared or partner venues and the broad geographic areas in which they are located.
    • Information on the geographic reach of grants, advice, services and beneficiary referrals within Birmingham.

    Areas of work

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Economic/community Development/employment
    • Education/training
    • Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
    • Recreation
    • Religious Activities
    • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

    Who they help

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Children/young People
    • Elderly/old People
    • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
    • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
    • People With Disabilities
    • The General Public/mankind

    How they help

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Makes Grants To Individuals
    • Makes Grants To Organisations
    • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
    • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
    • Provides Services
    • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

    Discoveries involving this organisation

    The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.

    Observations

    Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

    • A faith-rooted organisation with a deliberately civic remit

      The organisation appears to use an Islamic charitable foundation as a basis for wider neighbourhood benefit, rather than limiting its role to religious worship.

      Why it matters

      This suggests it may be relevant not only to faith networks but also to conversations about local wellbeing, inclusion, education and community development in Birmingham.

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      • “One object is to advance Islam through facilities for public worship.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      • “Another object is to benefit Birmingham residents through education, social welfare, recreation and leisure activities.”

        Source:Charity Commission

    • Potentially a community hub rather than only a service provider

      Its powers to establish, maintain or cooperate in managing a community centre may indicate an operating model based on shared physical space, convening and local partnerships.

      Why it matters

      A managed community space can create opportunities for organisations and residents who would not otherwise meet, making the organisation potentially important as neighbourhood infrastructure.

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      • “The trustees may establish, maintain, manage or cooperate in managing a community centre.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      • “The charity provides buildings, facilities or open space.”

        Source:Charity Commission

    • An unusually broad potential support pathway

      The listed methods suggest the organisation may be able to respond at several levels: supporting individuals, resourcing other organisations, providing direct services, offering advice and undertaking research.

      Why it matters

      This breadth may make it a useful bridge between personal need, voluntary-sector capacity and local knowledge. It would be worth exploring whether these functions are coordinated around particular communities or issues.

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      • “The charity makes grants to individuals and organisations.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      • “The charity provides services, advocacy, advice, information and sponsors or undertakes research.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      Remaining uncertainties

    • Which services, grants, facilities and research activities are currently active.
    • Whether the organisation works primarily with a Muslim community, a particular ethnic community or Birmingham residents more broadly.
    • Which local authorities, charities or voluntary organisations it currently collaborates with.

      Additional evidence needed

    • Recent annual reports, accounts or activity reports showing delivery, reach and expenditure.
    • Information about current facilities, programmes, grants and partnerships.
    • Evidence from beneficiaries and local partners about the organisation's practical role in Birmingham.
    Charity Commission profile
    Source:Charity Commission

    Activities

    The charity operates in the city of Birmingham.

    Charity objects

    1. TO ADVANCE ISLAM, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP. 2. TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF BIRMINGHAM AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER: TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS. 3. TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.