Who we are

OUR HISTORY

Following the establishment of the first British Muslim INGOs in the 1980s, the Muslim charity sector has continued to grow. In 2007, Muslim Charities Forum was born, developed to provide a voice and support for Muslim Charities based in the UK.

Since then, we have worked to help organisations, trustees and staff of British Muslim Charities to access the skills, tools, information and networks they need to serve humanity and adapt to an ever-changing environment. We now have over 300 charities and community groups in our network, working to advocate for people around the UK and beyond across a variety of areas.

OUR VISION

While the members of the MCF’s network are diverse, we are united by values that are rooted in our shared faith of Islam.

We believe that the contribution that Muslim-led charities make to civil society and the value that they bring, should be recognised and celebrated. MCF aims to support, connect and represent the sector by providing access to valuable resources, training, networking and advocacy to encourage the spread of good practice. We believe that supporting charities to reach their potential through addressing systemic issues and driving better equity, can ensure a better future for everyone.

WHAT WE DO

Through our services, we strive to support the sector, advocating for rights and access, upskilling staff and volunteers, celebrating achievements and responding to the ever-changing needs.

We work with our network and partners to deliver roundtable discussions, two-way learning partnerships, Intermediary Partner funding, mapping exercises, research, professional resources and policy recommendations – to provide awareness, learning and mutual understanding. You can find our latest resources here or signing up to our newsletter

Read our latest Annual Reports and learn more about our activities here.