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MCB’s Initiatives

MCB organises and delivers impactful initiatives inspired by our member organisations nationwide. From facilitating mosque open days to empowering Muslim women in leadership roles, our initiatives help to build a more cohesive society.

Here are just a few of the ways we focus our initiatives:

Frequently Asked Questions About MCB's Initiatives

Enshrined in the MCB’s constitution is recognition of the diversity of Islam and Muslims and the desire to come together on matters of common concern. It is a cross-sectarian body working for the common good without assuming any judgmental attitude toward the variety of expressions of Islamic belief and conduct except that which falls outside Islam. It is a broad-based, representative organisation of Muslims in Britain, accommodating and reflecting the variety of social and cultural backgrounds and outlooks of Muslim communities. Practically it does this through lively discussion at all decision making levels and through an obligation placed on the leadership to reflect the diversity of British Muslim communities and foster an atmosphere of dialogue and collaboration.
The MCB’s Constitution demands an organisation that will base its policies and decisions on consensus of its members and the largest practicable measure of common agreement. The final decision-making and ruling body of the MCB is its General Assembly that must meet at least once a year. The Assembly is comprised of delegates from MCB member organisations. The other organisational units within the MCB are the National Council, various specialist committees and task groups, and the office bearers. See more on MCB governance structure here.
No. The Muslim Council of Britain, alongside a number of civil society organisations, human rights groups and liberty advocates, have long highlighted a number of serious failings and lack of transparency with the Prevent policy and the need for an independent review. Most recently see here, here and here.
The MCB’s core administrative expenses are funded entirely by affiliation fees from members, as well as donations from individuals and grant-giving organisations. Donations are also received by the MCB Charitable Foundation (MCBCF), an independent entity registered with the Charity Commission. It’s aim it to build a capital fund through which activities of the MCB that are exclusively charitable can be supported. The MCB also runs projects to raise the capability of British Muslim communities and to widen good practice. All MCB projects self-fundraise through sponsorship, donations or grants, and MCB does not have a central ‘pot’ of money to fund internal or externally-led projects.
The Muslim Council of Britain is the UK’s largest and most diverse national representative Muslim umbrella body with over 500 member organisations, including mosques, charities, schools and professional networks. The MCB is pledged to work for the common good of society as a whole; encouraging individual Muslims and Muslim organisations to play a full and participatory role in public life. It’s vision statement is “empowering Muslim communities to achieving a just, cohesive and successful British society.”

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