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The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is the UK’s largest and most diverse Muslim umbrella organisation with over 500 member organisations, including mosques, charities, schools and professional networks.

Any UK-based Muslim-led organisation whose activities are primarily for Muslims communities in the UK and that has existed for at least a year can become a member

Discover Membership Benefits and Joining MCB here!

There are three types of MCB membership categories:

  • Local or Specialist Category – a mosques, Islamic centre, charity, school or professional network or an institution with a specialist expertise or focus.
  • Regional Category – a organisation with represents or has several member bodies in one or more adjacent towns, cities or counties, or an association (e.g. Council of Mosques) operating within a single town, city or county;
  • National Cateogry – an organisation which represents or has several member bodies across the UK;
Become a Member!

Not part of an organisation? That’s fine! You can still join a committee, project or team and contribute to MCB’s work and activities! Find out more about how to get involved here.

FAQs about membership

If I become an MCB member, does that mean my organisation is no longer independent?
What is the MCB’s relationship with groups who choose not to become a member?
If I become an MCB member, does that mean my organisation is no longer independent?

No. Member organisations remain independent entities, but have a voice on how the MCB is run and can take advantage of the membership benefits.

Member organisations abide by their own constitution (or standing orders or bye-laws), and where appropriate, any regulatory frameworks e.g. Charity Commission, Community Interest Company (CIC) etc.

Therefore, the MCB does not dictate how member organisations run their own affairs. In fact, the opposite is true – being a member gives your organisation and its leadership team a voice in MCB’s internal structures and policy-making, meaning the MCB leadership team are duty-bound to consider your views when making decisions.

Another example is the MCB itself, which prides itself on being an independent entity, but which chooses to be a member of the Religious Education Council, the National Interfaith Network and the Association of Chairs, in order to have a say on how those organisations are run and benefit from their membership benefits.

What is the MCB’s relationship with groups who choose not to become a member?

The MCB is ever-ready and enthusiastic to work with any organisation on matters of common concern. Naturally, we would encourage joining MCB as a member to ensure they have a voice within MCB and cement the relationship of mutual enrichment. Nevertheless, the MCB understands that some organisations are unable or cannot afford to join.

The MCB Membership Committee is responsible for working to increase the number of members, particularly from under-represented communities. Britain is a unique melting pot for Muslims coming from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

The MCB’s vision has never been to duplicate, supplant or belittle existing work or to seek to become the sole rallying point, thus reducing the wealth and diversity of the community to a single national body. It endeavours to promote good practice throughout the community and coordinate work where it can add the most value.

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