Manarat Foundation

Charity 1148223

www.manaratfoundation.org.uk

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

Manarat Foundation appears to be developing from a local mosque into a broader Muslim community institution in the Sheldon–Solihull area of Birmingham. Its clearest current operating model combines congregational worship with structured Islamic learning and pastoral support, delivered from a permanent, relatively high-capacity building. Its charitable objects envisage wider poverty relief and community development, but the available evidence more strongly demonstrates faith, education and family-facing provision than those broader aims.

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Operational geography

No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.

Areas of work

Source:Charity Commission
  • Amateur Sport
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Economic/community Development/employment
  • Education/training
  • General Charitable Purposes
  • Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
  • Other Charitable Purposes
  • 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
  • The General Public/mankind

How they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Other Charitable Activities
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Human Resources
  • Provides Services

Discoveries involving this organisation

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

Observations

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

  • A faith institution organised around learning and family support

    The available evidence suggests that Manarat uses religious education as a central route into wider community support, rather than operating solely as a place for worship. Courses for different levels of learning sit alongside counselling, marriage services and youth activity.

    Why it matters

    This helps explain its likely civic role: it may be a trusted, recurring point of contact for Muslim families across educational, spiritual and personal transitions.

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    • “The organisation offers evening and weekend Madrasah, Tajweed, Hifz al-Qur'an and Arabic language courses.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “The organisation provides religious advice and counselling, marriage solemnisation, congregational prayers and youth activities.”

      Source:Organisation

  • A locally rooted institution with ambitions beyond its current premises

    Manarat appears to have moved from a small start in rented accommodation to an established physical anchor, while framing a larger Islamic centre as its next strategic step.

    Why it matters

    Its premises strategy may shape its future capacity, partnerships and importance within the local Muslim community, especially if expanded facilities create more space for families and young people.

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    • “The foundation was established in 2012 and began in a rented house before acquiring a permanent building at 155 Coventry Road.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “The organisation says its building serves over a thousand worshippers and that it aspires to build a state-of-the-art Islamic centre.”

      Source:Organisation

  • Broad charitable remit, narrower evidenced delivery

    Although its formal objects include poverty relief, healthcare projects and sustainable-income support, the visible current offer is concentrated on religious education, worship and community support. The wider remit may represent future capacity, occasional activity or an under-documented part of its work.

    Why it matters

    This distinction prevents assumptions that the charity is currently a major poverty-relief provider, while identifying a potentially important area for future investigation or partnership.

    Show evidence

    • “The charity's objects include preventing or relieving poverty through education, training, healthcare projects and support for sustainable income and self-sufficiency.”

      Source:Charity Commission

    • “The website presents religious education, prayer, counselling, marriage services, youth activities and charity drives for families in need.”

      Source:Organisation

    Remaining uncertainties

  • Who uses its services, including the geographic reach, age profile and needs of beneficiaries.
  • Whether poverty relief, healthcare or income-support activity is delivered directly, through partners or only planned.
  • Which local organisations, schools, mosques or public services it collaborates with.

    Additional evidence needed

  • Recent annual reports or impact data showing participation, beneficiaries, expenditure and outcomes by programme.
  • Evidence of referral pathways, partnerships and plans or funding for the proposed expanded Islamic centre.
Charity Commission profile
Source:Charity Commission

Activities

To provide religious education to adults and young people

Charity objects

1) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY AMONGST CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF SCHOOL AGE BY THE PROVISION OF OUT OF SCHOOL AND HOMEWORK CLUBS. 2) TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH INCLUDING HTE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS OF THE FAITH; 3) TO PREVENT OR RELIVE POVERTY BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT