Our History & Values

A Charitable Incorporated Organisation

The Muslim Community and Education Centre (MCEC) actively contributes to the betterment of British society through a series of strategic collaborations and educational initiatives. Working closely with both faith and non-faith organisations, MCEC promotes grassroots charitable work, aiming to bridge gaps and foster a sense of unity and mutual respect among diverse community groups.

Adopting a modern yet deeply respectful approach to Islam, MCEC adheres to traditional Islamic sciences while embracing a pluralistic outlook. This dual approach is instrumental in fostering greater understanding between different faiths and deepening the cohesion within the Muslim community itself. MCEC is committed to ensuring that its staff are fully aware of their role in serving the community and the broader societal goals they are helping to advance.

Our Values

Promoting proactive and positive action in British society for its betterment and advancement.

Working closely with faith and non-faith organisations to build grassroots charitable work

Taking a modern, pluralistic view of Islam while adhering to the traditional sciences

Working to bring understanding between faiths and within the fold of Islam

Ensuring our staff understand they serve the community and are working for the betterment of the society we live in

Working with young people to help them live an ethical life, contributing for the civic good and retaining their Islamic ethos

Holding ourselves to the absolute highest standards while consistently ensuring an even higher quality of service.

Being professional in our dealings, seamlessly married with the compassion that Islam emphatically demands of us.

2021

The Centre Today

2004

Open For Prayers

Things were still raw inside, but the first phase was complete and the centre was opened for daily prayers

Lifting The Dome

2003

Roof Construction

Roofline Reached

 

Spring and Early Summer was when we eventually reached the roofline.

2002

Prayer Hall

 

The main prayer hall takes shape

Ground Floor Complete

 

During the Summer of 2002, the ground floor was completed

Blockwork Begins

 

After another wet winter, blockwork began in Spring 2002

2001

Putting Up The Steel

 

Summer 2001 saw the steel structure being put up

Breaking Ground

 

The diggers moved in in early 2001 as work commenced after 6 years of fundraising and planning.