The Government has extended the deadline to apply for funding that improves the security of Mosques.  Please see link below for full information. Council of Mosques has set up support sessions to help mosques apply on Thursday and Friday afternoons for the rest of August. Please contact arif@councilofmosques.com […]

In response to the recent rise in tensions between the Muslim community and the Police in Tower Hamlets, a crucial meeting was organised on the 31st of July 2024, by the Council of Mosque and the Tower Hamlets Metropolitan Police. This event provided a platform for open dialogue […]

On 4 July 2024, five tailored governance workshops were provided for individual mosques to review governance documents and procedures. This initiative aimed to strengthen organisational infrastructure through tailored feedback from trainers. Each mosque had 1 hour 1-2-1 with an experienced consultant.  

In late May and early June 2024, two Safeguarding Training Sessions were held for male and female participants from across 15 mosques. Prior discussions focused on safeguarding policies and DBS checks, emphasising the importance of these trainings in enhancing community safety.  

On 14 June 2024, Hate Crime Reporting Workshop was conducted with seven local mosques to raise awareness about racism and Islamophobia. The session aimed to educate participants on reporting incidents effectively while fostering open discussions about these critical issues. More than a thousand participants engaged in this important […]

To equip mosque management and volunteers with basic knowledge, a basic first aid training course took place on 28 May 2024. Nine participants from different mosques received accredited training valid for three years. Feedback highlighted the training’s relevance and effectiveness, prompting interest in additional sessions due to high […]

The Council of Mosques organised several Coffee Morning Sessions in April 2024 to enhance community engagement and capacity building. Each session focused on reflections from Ramadan 2024 and gathered feedback for future improvements. Notable sessions included: – 16 April: British Estate Mosque with 15 participants discussing safeguarding training […]

Council of Mosques Tower Hamlets holds successful Mosques Seminar, attended officials representing more than 35 mosques, stakeholders and partner organisations. The video recording of the presentations are available on CoM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CoMTH2001/videos The event, supported by Tower Hamlets Council, took place on 25 April 2024 at the […]

Ramadan Do’s and Don’ts Leaflet Distribution CoM distributed leaflets to every mosque in Tower Hamlets, outlining essential guidelines for mosque users during Ramadan. These leaflets promoted practices such as car-sharing during night prayers to reduce traffic congestion and littering; fostering a respectful environment during this significant month. Download […]