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Background
History
1993
August: Local Muslims struggle to find space for prayers in Thornbury area,
hall booked for Eid prayers.
1994 Local resident offers Garage, room for 50 people for daily 5 times
prayers.
1994 February: meeting held to establish need for Islamic Centre in the
Thornbury Area
1994 Steering Committee formed and decided upon name “Islamic
Cultural & Educational Association” (ICEA)
1994 August: First General Meeting held in Crofts Hall & decision made
to buy land for a new Mosque & ICEA, initial donations collected.
1994 September: Constitution approved by Members 1995 ICEA Management
committee with support from members & local Councillors & agreed to
buy Land on Thornbury Road.
1996 January: First prayers in Porta-Kabins
1996 : 1.84 Acres of Land Purchased for £100,000 from Bradford
Metropolitan District Council.
1996 October 16th: ICEA registered with Charity Commissioner
1996 October: Planning Application Submitted
1997 July: Planning permission granted
1998 Amendments from 2 to 3 storey accepted
1998 Additional 0.22 Acres bought for £27,000 to place Porta-Kabins
during construction of new building
1999 January 3rd: Foundation Stone laid
1999: Due to shortage of funds, Phased construction begins
2000 November 24th: First Friday Prayers in New Mosque due to capacity
issues in Porta-Kabins.
2001-2006: remaining phases completed costing Approx £2.5 Million.
2007 March 17th: Lower Ground Floor Opening and Community Cohesion Event.
AIMS
To
promote the advancement of the religion in accordance with the doctrines of
Islam
To advance education and religious education in accordance with the Islamic
Beliefs
To provide facilities for recreation and leisure time activities
To provide Dawah & to reach out to Muslims and non Muslims
OBJECTIVES
FOR THE FUTURE
Expand
Services by acquiring additional land and further develop community links
Establish Education and Resource Centre in particular for Women and Elderly
Interfaith Dialogue & Community Cohesion
Raising awareness about Islam and Muslim community
Stronger Partnership with Statutory organisations
Help raise education attainments in the local area
Help reduce Crime and Disorder in the local area
Engage with Young Adults
MAJOR
ACHIEVEMENTS
Turned
a dream into reality
£ 2.5+ Million Collected in 10 Years
£ 200,000 + raised for charities
Caters for 2000+ regular users
Over 600 people use services daily
Independent and fully regulated
Formal processes key to its success
Open to the whole community (Men & Women)
Excellent links with local organisations
Balance between Wisdom and Youth
Engagement from community at all levels primarily on voluntarily basis
Elected Management Committee & Trustees are ALL volunteers.
Include; Pensioners, Doctor, Accountants, Magistrate, Police Officer,
Social Workers, IT Consultants, Engineers, Business people, Elders,
Students & Unemployed.
Professionals actively involved at realising full potential and delivering
strategic aims & objectives
Providing bereavement services
Promoting Interfaith dialogue and community cohesion at all levels
Regular English lectures from internationally renowned scholars
Educating 400+ children daily
Supporting local schools to raise educational achievements & visits to
Mosque
DONATIONS
Any
donations are welcome no matter how small, you can post cheques to the
above address. We are working on online payment system, so you will be able
to donate using online methods such as paypal.
Email: info@icea.org.uk Tel: 01274 667 986
For
directions go to: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/ or click on the link.
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