Solihull Muslims Community Association CIO
Charity 1168840
Overview
Summary
Solihull Muslims Community Association CIO appears to operate as a community-facing Islamic institution whose role extends beyond worship. Its activities combine religious practice, family support, education, public information and social events, suggesting an approach that connects everyday community needs with a stated commitment to wider religious and racial harmony. The available evidence indicates it may be both a support hub for Muslims and a bridge to the wider local public, though its actual reach and partnerships remain unclear.
Operational geography
Coverage: District
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission's current record reports that the charity operates in both Birmingham City and Solihull, but it does not identify any Birmingham ward, neighbourhood, venue or service location.
- No Birmingham operational area can be evidenced confidently. The organisation's Solihull correspondence address is outside Birmingham and should not be treated as a Birmingham service site.
- The latest publicly indexed Charity Commission activity description confirms continuing services, including prayer facilities, supplementary classes, bereavement support and community events, but does not say where these are delivered.
- A 2019 trustees' report records a partnership with St Peter's Catholic School, Solihull for supplementary-school provision and membership of the Solihull Inter-Faith Group. This supports a principally Solihull-centred operating model at that time, but does not evidence a current Birmingham location or partnership.
- The charity reports no owned or leased land or property and historically hired venues as needed; current hired venues have not been identified.
Additional evidence needed
- The 2024 trustees' annual report or current service timetable identifying the venues used for prayers, supplementary classes, events and bereavement support.
- Current confirmation from the organisation of any Birmingham venues, including the ward in which each operates.
- Current confirmation from named venue providers or partners of ongoing arrangements with the charity.
- Evidence distinguishing whether the Birmingham City entry in the Charity Commission return represents regular delivery locations, occasional events, or a broad beneficiary catchment.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- Recreation
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A faith institution with a broad community-support role
The organisation appears to use its Islamic identity as a foundation for a wider package of practical, educational and social support, rather than concentrating only on religious observance.
Why it matters
This suggests its civic role may include helping people navigate significant life events, sustain family and community ties, and access shared spaces for learning and connection.
Show evidence
“Bereavement Support Services to Muslims, Prayer facilities, Supplementary school classes for children and educational seminars are provided.”
Source:Organisation“The charity's objects include advancing the Islamic religion and providing facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare.”
Source:Charity Commission
An explicit bridge between Muslim and wider public life
The association appears to position education and participation as ways of building understanding beyond its immediate faith community.
Why it matters
This may make it a potentially important local connector in work on inclusion, dialogue and community cohesion, rather than solely a provider for a defined religious group.
Show evidence
“Educational seminars are for the whole community, Muslims and non-Muslims alike.”
Source:Organisation“The charity's objects include promoting conflict resolution and religious and racial harmony, equality and diversity.”
Source:Charity Commission
Information may be a core form of community infrastructure
Its website and newsletters may function as a coordinating channel for religious dates, local events and participation, alongside its in-person services.
Why it matters
This indicates that the organisation's influence may extend beyond attendance at activities by helping residents stay informed and connected to shared community rhythms.
Show evidence
“Topical news and information regarding events and religious dates is provided via a website and newsletters.”
Source:Organisation“The charity helps through services and advocacy, advice or information.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether its services are primarily used by Solihull residents or have a wider catchment.
- Which other charities, voluntary bodies or public institutions it works with.
- Whether bereavement support and educational provision are delivered by trained staff, volunteers or partner organisations.
Remaining uncertainties
- Information on beneficiary numbers, geography, demographics and patterns of participation.
- Details of partnerships, referral routes, volunteer capacity and governance.
- Examples of interfaith, anti-racism or conflict-resolution activity and its outcomes.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Bereavement Support Services to Muslims, Prayer facilities, Supplementary school classes for children, Educational seminars for the whole community muslims and non-muslims alike. Religious, Social and Charity fund raising events for the whole community to participate and enjoy together.Topical News and Information service regarding events and religious dates via website and newsletters.
Charity objects
A) ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION; B) ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE MUSLIM AND NON-MUSLIM COMMUNITY; C) PROMOTE CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PROMOTE RELIGIOUS AND RACIAL HARMONY, EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY; AND D) PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE.