Madrassa Islamia Rizvia
Charity 1097411
Overview
Summary
Madrassa Islamia Rizvia appears to operate as a faith-rooted learning space that combines Islamic education with practical support for children’s wider educational development. Its role may extend beyond religious instruction: by offering weekend homework and computer activities alongside Qur’an and Urdu classes, it appears to create a familiar community setting in which children can receive both cultural-religious grounding and support with school-related needs.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Acocks Green
Confidence: low
The Charity Commission records current children’s Qur'an, Urdu, homework and computer-club activities and records that the charity owns and/or leases land or property. Birmingham City Council's planning record identifies a site in Acocks Green ward as an existing place of worship with ancillary faith-based education operated by Madrassa Islamia Rizvia. The planning evidence is older, so it does not by itself confirm current delivery at the site, and the current charity record does not explicitly state where activities are delivered.
- Charity Commission register, Madrassa Islamia Rizvia (charity no. 1097411)
The current register entry reports Qur'an and Urdu classes, weekend homework and computer clubs for children; and states that the charity owns and/or leases land or property. - Birmingham City Council planning application 2014/09159/PA
The Council identifies a site in Acocks Green ward and records Madrassa Islamia Rizvia as applicant for a place of worship with an ancillary faith-based educational institution, used with the existing place of worship. The appeal was allowed with conditions on 24 September 2015.
Remaining uncertainties
- The available current charity information describes activities but does not explicitly state where every activity is delivered.
- The Charity Commission declares Birmingham City as the charity's operating area, but the available evidence does not identify active services, sites or delivery partnerships elsewhere in Birmingham.
- No current evidence was found of partnerships that materially extend the organisation's operational reach beyond its Acocks Green site.
- The organisation has no accessible website in the supplied record, limiting confirmation of current timetables, outreach activity and any additional venues.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme timetable, annual report or official service information confirming which activities are delivered in Acocks Green.
- Current official evidence of any outreach, satellite classes, events or partner-delivered activity elsewhere in Birmingham.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether its Birmingham City operating-area declaration reflects delivery across the city or only the area from which it draws attendees.
Areas of work
- Economic/community Development/employment
- Education/training
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Faith education is paired with wider educational support
The organisation appears to use its religious education setting to provide broader learning support, rather than treating faith instruction and school achievement as separate needs.
Why it matters
This suggests its civic role may include helping children navigate both religious and mainstream educational contexts, potentially making it a trusted bridge between family, faith and school life.
Show evidence
“We provide Qur'an and Urdu classes for children.”
Source:Organisation“We also do homework and computer club for children on the weekends.”
Source:Organisation“Children are given support with their school homework.”
Source:Organisation
Weekend provision may make the organisation an accessible supplementary learning hub
Its weekend activities may indicate an operating model built around supplementary provision outside school hours, using a building or community space to support children when formal schooling is not in session.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation from a purely instructional madrassa: it may provide a regular local setting for supervised learning, digital access and educational continuity.
Show evidence
“We also do homework and computer club for children on the weekends.”
Source:Organisation“Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.”
Source:Charity Commission“Education/training.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its religious identity is specific rather than broadly interfaith
The organisation appears to be rooted in a defined Sunni Islamic doctrinal tradition, which may be central to the trust, cultural relevance and educational approach it offers participating families.
Why it matters
Understanding this specificity is important when considering potential partnerships: its strongest contribution may lie in culturally and religiously grounded support for children within its faith community.
Show evidence
“The advancement of the Islamic religion in accordance with the doctrines of Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Ahmad Raza Khan of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa Jamaat faith.”
Source:Charity Commission“Religious Activities.”
Source:Charity Commission
- It is unclear how many children participate, which local communities they come from, and whether support is open beyond existing religious networks.
- There is no evidence about partnerships with schools, other charities, families or digital-inclusion providers.
- The stated economic and community development role is not explained through specific activities.
Remaining uncertainties
- Information on participant numbers, ages, catchment area, referral routes and accessibility.
- Details of facilities, staffing or volunteers, programme frequency and relationships with schools or community organisations.
- Examples of how computer club and homework support contribute to educational, employment or community-development outcomes.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
WE PROVIDE QUR'AN AND URDU CLASSES FOR CHILDREN. ALONG SIDE THIS WE ALSO DO HOMEWORK AND COMPUTER CLUB FOR CHILDREN ON THE WEEKENDS. CHILDREN ARE GIVEN SUPPORT WITH THEIR SCHOOL HOMEWORK.
Charity objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES OF IMAM ABU HANIFA AND IMAM AHMAD RAZA KHAN OF THE AHL-E-SUNNAT WA JAMAAT FAITH.