Community Development

Alongside our research and policy work, the Centre for Muslims in Britain works with Muslim charities, mosques, educational institutions and community organisations to strengthen their organisational capabilities and increase their long-term impact.

Through thought leadership, practical workshops and capability-building programmes, we bring together professional expertise and an understanding of the particular opportunities and challenges facing British Muslim institutions.

Our aim is simple: to help the organisations that serve Britain’s Muslim communities become better governed, more effective, more resilient and better equipped for the future.

Why Community Development Matters

Stronger Institutions

Supporting Muslim organisations to strengthen their strategy, governance and leadership so they can respond effectively to changing community needs and organisational challenges.

Resilient Communities

Building the capabilities of Muslim institutions to become more effective, sustainable and future-ready, helping them increase their impact within the communities they serve.

Areas We Explore

Our community development work can cover areas including:

Strategy & Vision

Helping organisations clarify their purpose, establish strategic priorities and translate ambition into achievable plans.

Governance

Strengthening governance structures, trustee effectiveness, accountability and organisational decision-making.

Leadership

Developing the capabilities of those responsible for leading Muslim institutions and community organisations.

Organisational Effectiveness

Improving structures, processes and ways of working so organisations can operate effectively.

Financial Sustainability

Encouraging longer-term thinking around organisational resilience, income and sustainable models of delivery to make them more sustainable.

Impact

Helping organisations better understand, measure and communicate the difference their work makes for their local communities and beneficiaries.

Community Development Thought LeadershiP

Our latest community development thought leadership will be published here, offering practical insights, ideas and perspectives to help strengthen the capabilities, effectiveness and long-term resilience of Britain’s Muslim institutions.

Work with us

If your organisation is interested in a workshop, capability-building programme or exploring how CfMB could support its organisational development, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Who we work with

> Mosques & Islamic Centres – Supporting institutions at the heart of Muslim religious and community life.

> Charities & Community Organisations – Helping established and developing organisations strengthen their foundations and plan for sustainable growth.

> Educational & Professional Institutions – Supporting schools, educational bodies and professional networks to think strategically about their future and increase their impact.