Darul Ta'Leem
Charity 1186525
Overview
Summary
Darul Ta'Leem appears to use Islamic and Arabic education as the foundation for a broader community-development role. Its stated model combines learning, faith-based public education, recreation and sport, suggesting it sees cohesion and wellbeing as connected rather than separate outcomes. The organisation also presents an unusually broad charitable remit, potentially positioning it as a local community hub for people across ages and needs. However, the available evidence does not show which parts of this remit are currently active or how services are delivered.
Operational geography
Coverage: Citywide
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission record self-reports that Darul Ta'leem operates in Birmingham City, which supports a Birmingham-wide overall footprint, but it does not identify particular neighbourhoods, service venues or the frequency of activity in different parts of the city.
- The charity's registered contact address is not, by itself, evidence of operational activity. The Charity Commission also records that the charity owns and/or leases land or property, but the available evidence does not establish that the registered contact address is a current public-facing delivery site or that the property is located there.
- The organisation describes education, training and sports for the local community, but does not define that community geographically. It is therefore unclear whether day-to-day delivery is principally neighbourhood-based despite the Birmingham City operating-area declaration.
- No current evidence was found of named delivery partners, satellite venues, outreach locations or partnerships that materially extend the organisation's operational reach.
Additional evidence needed
- The most recent trustees' annual report or activity report stating the locations, venues and scale of education, recreational and community activities delivered during the reporting year.
- Current programme timetables, event listings or venue-hire records identifying where classes, lectures, sports or recreational activities take place.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether its registered contact address is an active operational or public-facing site, and the location of any property it owns or leases for charitable use.
- Evidence from any current delivery partners or venue operators confirming joint activity and the locations covered.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Education/training
- Environment/conservation/heritage
- General Charitable Purposes
- Other Charitable Purposes
- Recreation
- The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- People With Disabilities
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Makes Grants To Individuals
- Other Charitable Activities
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Human Resources
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
Faith education appears to be a platform for wider community participation
The evidence suggests Darul Ta'Leem's Islamic and Arabic teaching is not framed only as religious instruction: it may be used to engage people in wellbeing, development, recreation and community cohesion.
Why it matters
This indicates a role broader than that of a conventional education provider or place of worship. Potential partners may find shared interests in youth development, health, sport and community safety.
Show evidence
“The charity advances education of Islamic and Arabic studies through educational classes and recreational activities.”
Source:Charity Commission“We aim to promote physical & mental wellbeing, social, community, economic and individual development through education, training and sports.”
Source:Organisation
The organisation may be designed as an intergenerational local hub
By identifying children and young people, older people, disabled people and the general public as beneficiaries, Darul Ta'Leem appears to envisage participation across generations rather than a narrowly defined membership group.
Why it matters
This may make the organisation a useful bridge between services often designed separately for young people, older residents and disabled people. It would be worth exploring whether this broad reach is reflected in actual participation.
Show evidence
“The charity helps children/young people, elderly/old people, people with disabilities and the general public/mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission“Darul Ta'leem aims to help youth and adults to actively become involved with building a safer, healthier and more cohesive community.”
Source:Organisation
Its formal remit is much broader than its stated operating focus
Darul Ta'Leem is formally registered across areas including poverty relief, health, arts, environment and amateur sport, while its own activity statement concentrates on education, training, sport and cohesion. This may indicate capacity to respond flexibly to local needs, or a remit broader than current delivery.
Why it matters
Understanding this distinction is important for identifying realistic collaboration opportunities. The registered purposes alone should not be treated as evidence that all listed activities are currently provided.
Show evidence
“The charity's work includes education/training, health, poverty relief, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation.”
Source:Charity Commission“We aim to do this by providing education, training and sports for the local community.”
Source:Organisation
- Which services, grants, facilities and advice activities are currently delivered in practice.
- Whether the organisation reaches the full range of stated beneficiary groups, including older and disabled people.
- Its local geography, partner relationships, scale, governance and evidence of outcomes.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, programme descriptions and service timetables showing current delivery.
- Information on participant demographics, accessibility, facilities and referral or partnership relationships.
- Outcome evidence showing how education, sport and recreation contribute to wellbeing and community cohesion.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Darul Ta'leem aims to help youth and adults to actively become involved with building a safer, healthier and more cohesive community. We aim to promote physical & mental wellbeing, social, community, economic and individual development. We aim to do this by providing education, training and sports for the local community.
Charity objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF ISLAMIC AND ARABIC STUDIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC PRIMARILY THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PROMOTION OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY CREATING A PUBLIC PLACE FOR EDUCATION BY GIVING LECTURES AND HANDING OUT LITERATURE TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS.