Shura Trust
Charity 1165955
Overview
Summary
Shura Trust appears to be a faith-rooted learning and gathering organisation whose core operating model is regular, accessible religious education rather than a clearly evidenced programme of direct social support. It positions Qur’anic study and the Risale-i Nur tradition as a route to individual spiritual development, while its charitable objects extend that work into religious harmony, social inclusion and wider community participation. The available evidence suggests an organisation with a potentially broad civic purpose but a relatively specific spiritual and intellectual practice.
Operational geography
Coverage: National
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- Direct evidence supports face-to-face reading sessions in Birmingham during the year ended 30 June 2024, and the Charity Commission currently lists Birmingham City among the charity's operating areas; however, neither source identifies a Birmingham venue, ward or recognised place that can be matched to the supplied area list.
- The charity's current public branches and activities pages list regular sessions in several cities but do not list Birmingham. This leaves uncertainty over whether the Birmingham face-to-face sessions reported for 2023–2024 remain active as of August 2026.
- No Birmingham physical site, delivery address, or material Birmingham-based partner was identified. The listed registered office is in Hinckley and should not be treated as a Birmingham operational site.
- No evidence was found that Shura Trust's Birmingham activity is concentrated in a particular neighbourhood, ward, district or City Centre location.
Additional evidence needed
- A current Birmingham session timetable or venue confirmation from Shura Trust, sufficient to identify the relevant ward or recognised place.
- The trustees' annual report for the year ended 30 June 2025, or a later activity/impact report, confirming whether Birmingham delivery continued after 30 June 2024.
- Confirmation from Shura Trust of any Birmingham premises, host venues or delivery partners, including whether these are ongoing rather than one-off arrangements.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- Recreation
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Human Resources
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
Religious study appears to be its primary delivery mechanism
Shura Trust appears to advance its wider aims mainly through recurring circles, reading groups, lectures and gatherings focused on Islamic belief, rather than through separately described welfare or advocacy programmes.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation from a general community-service charity: its civic contribution may lie in sustained formation, conversation and belonging within a faith-learning setting.
Show evidence
“Activities include weekly circles, reading groups, cultural gatherings and e-circles.”
Source:Organisation“Particular focus is given on the teachings of the Qur’an and the Risale-i Nur.”
Source:Organisation“The charity advances understanding of the Muslim faith through reading circles, lectures and prayers.”
Source:Charity Commission
There is a broad civic ambition alongside a specific theological tradition
The organisation presents an inclusive public-facing mission, but its practical identity appears strongly shaped by a particular Qur’anic commentary tradition. This may be a source of depth and continuity, while also shaping who feels most drawn to participate.
Why it matters
Understanding this tension is important when considering Shura Trust’s potential relationships: it may be well placed to contribute distinctive faith literacy, but its reach beyond existing affinity networks is not yet evidenced.
Show evidence
“Shura Trust is committed to serve all people who seek to understand the meaning of life, the universe and the individual.”
Source:Organisation“Particular focus is given on the teachings of the Qur’an and the Risale-i Nur.”
Source:Organisation“Its objects include promoting religious harmony, mutual understanding and respect between different faiths.”
Source:Charity Commission
Digital circles may extend a locally framed mission beyond place
Although its objects refer to London and other UK areas, weekly Tuesday e-circles and webinars may allow Shura Trust to operate through a distributed network rather than a single neighbourhood-based venue.
Why it matters
This suggests that its meaningful connections may be organised around shared learning and faith practice rather than geography alone, affecting how its local contribution should be assessed.
Show evidence
“Weekly e-circles take place on Tuesday.”
Source:Organisation“The organisation refers to e-circles and webinars.”
Source:Organisation“The charity's objects refer to London and other areas in the UK.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether the stated social-inclusion and religious-harmony aims result in distinct programmes, partnerships or measurable outcomes.
- Who participates in its circles, including age, location, faith background and level of social exclusion.
- Whether it provides the advocacy, facilities and human-resource support recorded in its charity information in active practice.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or activity reports showing attendance, beneficiary groups, delivery locations and outcomes.
- Evidence of partnerships with interfaith, community, education or social-inclusion organisations.
- Details of how online and in-person gatherings are facilitated and how participants are supported beyond religious study.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
To advance the understanding of the true Muslim faith which stands for an inclusive and peaceful social cohesiveness in London and other areas in the UK for the benefit of the public through the holding of reading circles, lectures and prayers to enlighten others about the Islamic faith.
Charity objects
1. TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE MUSLIM FAITH IN LONDON AND OTHER AREAS IN THE UK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF READING CIRCLES, LECTURES AND PRAYERS TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE ISLAMIC FAITH. 2. THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS. 3. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY WORKING WITH PEOPLE IN LONDON AND OTHER AREAS IN THE UK WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR ETHNICITY AND MUSLIM FAITH TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF SUCH PEOPLE AND ASSIST THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING A LOCAL NETWORK GROUP THAT ENCOURAGES AND ENABLES MEMBERS OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY.