Al-Medina Islamic Centre
Charity 1115123
WWW.ALMADINAISLAMICCENTER.CO.UK
Overview
Summary
Al-Medina Islamic Centre appears to be a faith-rooted charitable organisation whose public purpose is closely tied to Sunni Brelvi religious education, with a stated focus on children and young people. Its current reported activity—fundraising—suggests it may be building or sustaining capacity rather than evidencing a broad programme of direct delivery at present. The organisation’s role may therefore combine religious identity, youth support and community infrastructure, although the available evidence does not show how these elements operate in practice.
Operational geography
Coverage: International
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission record identifies Birmingham City among the places where the charity operates, but it does not identify any Birmingham service venue, project location or ward.
- The listed Acocks Green contact information may be a correspondence address rather than an operational site; the Charity Commission also records that the charity does not own or lease land or property.
- The charity's latest reported current activity is fundraising. There is no current public evidence in the available record describing where religious education, facilities, advice or other direct services are delivered.
- The charity self-reports operating across several UK local-authority areas and Pakistan, but the available record does not explain the nature, scale, frequency or current status of this activity.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme, timetable or venue list showing where activities and services are delivered in Birmingham.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether its listed contact location is used for public-facing activity, administration only, or neither.
- Current project or partner documentation identifying any organisations or venues through which the charity delivers activity in Birmingham.
- A recent annual report or trustees' report describing the locations and delivery model of current work.
Areas of work
- General Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A distinctive religious tradition appears central to its purpose
The organisation appears to define its educational role through a specific Sunni Brelvi interpretation of Islam, rather than through a general or non-denominational faith remit.
Why it matters
This may shape the communities it serves, the content of its education and the relationships it is likely to build with families, religious leaders and other local institutions.
Show evidence
“To advance the education of the public in the Islamic faith in accordance with the teaching of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) following the doctrines taught by the Sunni Brelvi school of thought.”
Source:Charity Commission“Shah Ahmed Raza Khan and Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhadith Delhavi are identified as religious guides.”
Source:Charity Commission
Youth support may be delivered through community assets as well as teaching
The reported combination of support for children and young people with buildings, services and advice suggests the centre may intend to function as a local community setting, not solely as a provider of religious instruction.
Why it matters
This broadens the possible civic role of the organisation: its facilities could provide a base for youth connection, information and support alongside faith education.
Show evidence
“Children/young people are listed as beneficiaries.”
Source:Charity Commission“Provides buildings/facilities/open space, services, and advocacy/advice/information.”
Source:Charity Commission
Fundraising may indicate an organisation in a capacity-building phase
With fundraising recorded as its current activity, the organisation may be prioritising resources for facilities, services or future delivery rather than reporting established ongoing activities.
Why it matters
Understanding whether fundraising supports growth, maintenance or a particular project would clarify the centre’s current maturity, immediate needs and potential partnership opportunities.
Show evidence
“My charity's current activities are fundraising.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether the centre currently provides regular education, youth activities, advice or access to facilities.
- What fundraising is intended to support, and whether the organisation has partners, volunteers or a defined local catchment.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual report, accounts or fundraising materials describing projects, income use and activities.
- Information on programmes, facilities, beneficiary reach, local partnerships and community feedback.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
My charity's current activities are fundraising.
Charity objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ISLAMIC FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHING OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) FOLLOWING THE DOCTRINES AS TAUGHT BY SUNNI BRELVI SCHOOL OF THOUGH IN PARTICULAR SHAH AHMED RAZA KHAN, AND SHEIKH ABDUL HAQ MUHADITH DELHAVI (MAY ALLAH BE PLEASED BE WITH THEM) AS RELIGIOUS GUIDES AND BELIEVING IN THEIR INTERPRETATION OF ISLAMIC TEACHINGS