The Markazi Jamiat Ahl-E-Hadith Great Britain
Charity 272001
Overview
Summary
The Markazi Jamiat Ahl-E-Hadith Great Britain appears to occupy a dual civic role: a faith-based organisation serving people directly while also acting as a resource or coordinating body for other voluntary organisations. Its registered purposes suggest that religious activity, education and general charitable work are interwoven rather than separate strands. The available evidence indicates broad intended reach across age groups and the general public, but says little about its practical delivery model, locality, partnerships or scale.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Bordesley Green
Confidence: high
The charity's registered contact address is 20 Green Lane, B9 5DB, and its official affiliates page identifies Green Lane Masjid at that address as an affiliated centre. A Birmingham City Council planning record for the same address places it in Bordesley Green ward.
- Charity Commission register, charity 272001: contact information
Lists the charity's address as Markazi Jamiat Ahl-E-Hadith, 20 Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham, B9 5DB. - Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith UK, Our Affiliates
Lists Green Lane Masjid, 20 Green Lane, Birmingham, B9 5DB, among the Jamiat's affiliates; states that affiliated mosques run supplementary schools using the Jamiat's syllabus and take part in a central annual examination. - Birmingham City Council planning application 2005/02604/PA
Identifies 20 Green Lane, Small Heath, B9 5DB and records its ward as Bordesley Green. - Charity Commission accounts and trustees' report for year ended 31 March 2025
Reports that structured dawah activities, including study circles, lectures and seminars, were delivered across affiliated centres.
Alum Rock
Confidence: high
The organisation's official affiliates page identifies Muhammadi Masjid Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith at 24-36 Hartopp Road, Alum Rock. A Birmingham City Council planning record confirms that this site is in Alum Rock ward. The current trustees' report evidences activity delivered through affiliated centres.
- Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith UK, Our Affiliates
Lists Muhammadi Masjid Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith, 24-36 Hartopp Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8 1TE, as an affiliate. - Birmingham City Council planning application 2014/08190/PA
Identifies Mohammadi Mosque at 24-36 Hartopp Road, Saltley, B8 1TE, and records its ward as Alum Rock. - Charity Commission accounts and trustees' report for year ended 31 March 2025
Reports delivery of structured religious outreach across affiliated centres and support for a network of affiliated mosques and educational associations.
Aston
Confidence: medium
The organisation's official affiliates page lists Witton Islamic Centre at 311 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham. This is good evidence of an affiliated delivery location, but the available evidence does not independently document the precise current ward boundary for the address.
- Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith UK, Our Affiliates
Lists Witton Islamic Centre, 311 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6NS, as an affiliate. - Charity Commission accounts and trustees' report for year ended 31 March 2025
Reports delivery of structured religious outreach across affiliated centres and support for affiliated mosques' supplementary-school and educational activity.
Remaining uncertainties
- The evidence establishes that the charity materially extends its activity through affiliated Birmingham mosques and educational centres, but does not distinguish which activities are directly delivered by the charity and which are delivered by affiliates with Jamiat support, syllabus or oversight.
- No current service timetable, beneficiary catchment, attendance data or project-by-project location list was available for the charity itself.
- The evidence does not establish further current Birmingham delivery locations beyond the three named affiliated centres.
- The charity's national footprint is evidenced through its England-and-Wales registration record and its network of more than 45 UK affiliates; this does not mean that it delivers equivalent levels of activity in every locality.
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report or operational report identifying each affiliate receiving programme delivery, funding, education support or Islamic Judiciary Board services.
- Current service schedules or programme pages for Green Lane Masjid, Muhammadi Masjid and Witton Islamic Centre which identify the charity's role in delivery.
- Confirmation from the organisation of which Birmingham premises it owns, leases, manages or uses regularly, and whether each is a direct operational site or an independent affiliate venue.
- A current authoritative ward lookup for 311 Witton Road, B6 6NS.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A potential bridge between community service and sector support
The organisation may operate at two levels: providing support or information to people directly, while strengthening other charities or voluntary bodies through umbrella or resource functions.
Why it matters
This suggests its influence may extend beyond its own beneficiaries. Understanding its relationships with other voluntary bodies could reveal a wider convening, advisory or capacity-building role.
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“The charity helps other charities or voluntary bodies.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity acts as an umbrella or resource body.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity provides services and advocacy, advice or information.”
Source:Charity Commission
Religious activity appears connected to wider civic purposes
Religious activity may be the organising framework through which the charity pursues education, advice and general charitable purposes, rather than being its only function.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation from a narrowly congregational body and points to possible relevance in community learning, guidance and public-facing support.
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“The charity's purposes include religious activities.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity's purposes include education or training.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity's purposes include general charitable purposes.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its stated beneficiary reach is unusually broad
The organisation appears to frame its remit across generations and beyond a single defined client group, potentially combining community-specific activity with wider public benefit.
Why it matters
Broad beneficiary categories may create opportunities for cross-generational work, but they also leave open important questions about who actually uses its services.
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“The charity helps children or young people and elderly or old people.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity helps the general public or mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission
- No evidence identifies its location, facilities, membership, scale or principal communities served.
- No evidence describes programmes, delivery methods, partnerships or outcomes.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or activity reports describing services, beneficiaries and partnerships.
- Information on its member organisations, governance structure and geographic reach.