Masjid Bilal Muddrasa Thalim Ul Quran And Community Centre
Charity 1152856
Overview
Summary
Masjid Bilal Muddrasa Thalim Ul Quran And Community Centre appears to be a long-established neighbourhood anchor in Balsall Heath, combining worship, Islamic education and community-use space. Its role seems broader than a prayer venue: the adjoining community centre and references to gatherings, bereavement-related sittings and assistance suggest an institution designed to sustain social connection alongside religious practice. The available evidence indicates strong local rootedness, though it offers little detail about partnerships, reach or how support is delivered.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Balsall Heath West
Confidence: medium
Direct evidence confirms regular worship, madrassah education, bereavement services and community events at a single mosque and adjoining community-centre site in Balsall Heath. The neighbourhood-scale classification is a reasonable interpretation of this single-site, locally described operation. The available sources do not directly establish a ward assignment.
- Masjid Bilal official website, About Madrassah
The organisation identifies its location as Balsall Heath and states that it operates a madrassah, has two large halls and adjoining rooms, and hosts Jumu'ah and Eid prayers, bereavement services and community events. - Charity Commission Register, Masjid Bilal Muddrasa Thalim Ul Quran and Community Centre (charity 1152856)
The register describes the charity's activity as a 'Place of muslim worship and local community centre'. - Birmingham City Council, New ward maps - 2024
The Council publishes the current Balsall Heath West ward map.
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission profile records that the charity operates in 'Birmingham City', but the current website and available formal records identify direct delivery only at the identified site. There is insufficient location-specific evidence to treat this as citywide delivery rather than a local site serving people from a wider catchment.
- No evidence was found of current delivery sites, recurring outreach activity or material delivery partnerships elsewhere in Birmingham.
- The supplied organisation record identifies charity number 1217393 and a CIO, whereas the official website and Charity Commission record linked to the same name and contact details identify charity number 1152856 and organisation type 'Other'. The geographic assessment therefore applies to the organisation evidenced through the official website and Charity Commission record, but the identity discrepancy should be resolved.
- The website refers to an adjoining community centre, but does not provide a distinct location or demonstrate that it operates as a separate site beyond the identified premises.
Additional evidence needed
- A current trustee annual report or service/impact report identifying the locations of any off-site projects, outreach or partnership delivery.
- A current list of formal delivery partners and the venues through which any joint services are delivered.
- Authoritative evidence confirming the ward assignment directly.
- Confirmation of the correct legal entity and charity number associated with the supplied organisation record.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A faith institution with civic infrastructure
The organisation appears to use its mosque and adjoining community centre as shared local infrastructure, bringing religious, educational and social activity into one place.
Why it matters
This helps explain its potential importance beyond formal worship: a single trusted venue may support connection, continuity and informal mutual aid across generations.
Show evidence
“With the addition of the adjoining Community Centre, the Masjid has expanded its services and initiatives.”
Source:Organisation“Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.”
Source:Charity Commission
Intergenerational role is built into its stated purpose
Its combination of madrassah provision, congregational prayer and facilities for community sittings suggests it may accompany people through different life stages rather than serving a narrow age group.
Why it matters
Organisations with this kind of life-course presence can hold unusually deep local relationships and may be important connectors between younger people, families and elders.
Show evidence
“Madrassa curriculum Qaida to Quran and islamic studies.”
Source:Organisation“Facilities Khatams and taaziyat sittings for the local community.”
Source:Organisation“Children/young People, Elderly/old People, The General Public/mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission
Longstanding local presence may be a source of trust
Established in 1974 and described as being at the centre of Balsall Heath's Muslim community, the organisation appears to draw legitimacy from longevity and place-based continuity.
Why it matters
This may make it a valuable route for understanding local priorities or reaching residents, while also raising useful questions about how it is adapting for future generations.
Show evidence
“Situated in the heart of Balsall Heath, Jāmi’ah Masjid Bilāl & Muslim Community Centre has been at the centre of a thriving and diverse Muslim community since its establishment in 1974.”
Source:Organisation
- It is unclear what practical assistance is offered, who receives it and whether it extends beyond mosque users.
- There is no evidence about local partnerships, volunteer capacity, governance or use of the community centre by other groups.
- The scale, accessibility and outcomes of madrassah and community activities are unknown.
Remaining uncertainties
- Programme schedules, attendance data and anonymised information on the people using each service.
- Evidence of partnerships, referrals, community-centre bookings and organisations sharing the site.
- Recent annual reports or impact accounts describing needs identified and outcomes achieved.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Place of muslim worship and local community centre.
Charity objects
THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY ARE TO: ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN THE UK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH: 1 COMMUNITY PROJECTS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGION FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON ISLAM TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE RELIGION OF ISLAM; 2 PROMOTING VALUES THAT ARE COMMON TO ALL HUMANITY THROUGH THE TEACHINGS OF FEARING GOD AND SERVING HUMANITY AS PER THE EDUCATION OF THE SUFIYAA (SPIRITUAL LEADERS); 3 INSTILLING SUCH VALUES IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSLIMS THAT WILL LEAD TO IMPROVED COHESION IN A MULTI-RELIGION, MULTI-CULTURAL, MULTI-RACIAL, AND INTELLECTUALLY OPEN THINKING SOCIETY; 3 PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; 4 PREVENT CRIME FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTIONS IN ATTEMPT TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE TERRORISM, EXTREMISM, AND RELIGIOUS AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION; 5 PROMOTING EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; 7 TO UNDERTAKE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, DETERMINE.