Madina Institute
Charity 1150312
Overview
Summary
Madina Institute appears to be a faith-based educational organisation whose main civic role is to deepen Islamic knowledge through structured, English-language study rather than to provide broad frontline welfare services. Its model combines formal religious learning, online part-time access and occasional intensive teaching, positioning it as a bridge between theological scholarship and learners seeking to integrate faith, personal development and service to others. The available evidence suggests a relatively specialised institution with potential reach beyond its immediate Oldham base.
Operational geography
Coverage: Regional
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- Direct evidence supports that Madina Institute reports operating in Birmingham City, but it does not identify a current Birmingham venue, service location, ward, City Centre activity or delivery schedule.
- The organisation's official contact page links to a 'Madina Institute Birmingham' social-media presence, which reasonably indicates a Birmingham-facing branch or communications channel; however, this does not by itself establish where services are delivered or whether activity is current.
- The available evidence supports a regional, multi-city English operating footprint rather than a neighbourhood-, district- or Birmingham-citywide delivery model. This is an interpretation of the Charity Commission's reported operating areas; the extent and frequency of activity in each city are not disclosed.
- The listed campus and charity contact information identify Oldham, not Birmingham. No Birmingham physical site can be confirmed from the evidence reviewed.
Additional evidence needed
- A current Madina Institute Birmingham programme, event listing or service timetable that names a Birmingham venue or clearly states whether delivery is online, in person or both.
- A current annual report, impact report or trustee report that describes Birmingham activities, beneficiary reach and any local delivery partners.
- Confirmation from Madina Institute of the Birmingham branch's current status, its physical meeting locations and the places in which it delivers services.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Other Defined Groups
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Other Charitable Activities
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A structured pathway into Islamic scholarship
The organisation appears to operate less as a general religious gathering place and more as a provider of staged, formal Islamic education. Its four-tier Ijazah programme suggests an intentional progression from entry-level learning towards recognised scholarly study.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish Madina Institute from organisations offering one-off talks or informal worship: its likely contribution is building sustained religious knowledge and capability over time.
Show evidence
“The Islamic Studies Ijazah Program is described as a four-tier programme that places students at the level best suited to them.”
Source:Organisation“The website lists courses, one-year intensives, seminars and instructors.”
Source:Organisation
Local presence with a potentially wider learning catchment
Although based in Oldham, Madina Institute appears designed to reach learners beyond a single neighbourhood through weekly online teaching delivered in English.
Why it matters
Its relationships and influence may extend across geographically dispersed Muslim communities, so its local address alone may understate its role in the wider civic and religious ecosystem.
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“Classes are described as part-time, online and held weekly on Saturdays.”
Source:Organisation“All classes are conducted in English.”
Source:Organisation“The campus address is in Oldham, Greater Manchester.”
Source:Organisation
Religious education framed as public-facing formation
The organisation presents theological learning as connected to personal growth, hope and service to humanity, suggesting it seeks to make religious study socially formative rather than solely doctrinal.
Why it matters
This framing may create opportunities for connection with organisations concerned with youth development, community confidence or faith-informed civic participation, even though such partnerships are not evidenced.
Show evidence
“The charity object is to advance Islam for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah.”
Source:Charity Commission“Madina Seminary UK says it seeks to bring hope, growth and opportunity to all human beings and help people serve humanity.”
Source:Organisation
- Who participates in its programmes, including age, gender, geography and prior educational background.
- Whether teaching leads to volunteering, employment, community leadership or other public benefit beyond religious learning.
- What relationships it has with mosques, schools, universities, charities or local public services.
Remaining uncertainties
- Programme enrolment, completion and participant outcome data.
- Annual reports, accounts and trustee reports showing scale, expenditure and priorities.
- Evidence of partnerships, community projects and learner feedback.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Our objectives are set to reflect our faith and community aims. Each year our trustees review our objectives and activities to ensure they continue to reflect our aims. In carrying out this review the trustees have considered the Charity Commission?s general guidance on public benefit and in particular its supplementary public guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.
Charity objects
TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUR'AN AND AUTHENTIC SUNNAH