Muslim Prisoners
There are around 10,300 Muslims in prisons in England and Wales: the number has been rising steadily over recent years!
Bangladeshi Poverty
74% of Bangladeshi children live in poverty!
The Volunteer of the Year Award for 2011 goes to Fareeha Pirzada.
The trustees at MC-UK would like to say: "On behalf of all at MC-UK, all our donors and all the countless recipients who have benefitted, we would like to thank Fareeha for all her hard work and dedication that she has shown".
Volunteering with MCUK can be very rewarding. Not only will you provide your time, but also your expertise - sometimes worth a lot more than money!
Stand out from the crowd and become a volunteer. Sign up today!
You will find the dedicated MCUK Volunteers page here.
The Volunteer of the Year Award for 2011 goes to Fareeha Pirzada.
The trustees at MC-UK would like to say:
"On behalf of all at MC-UK, all our donors and all the countless recipients who have benefitted, we would like to thank Fareeha for all her hard work and dedication that she has shown".
Poverty in the UK
13.2 million people in the UK live in poverty. That's more than 1 in 5!
Qualifications
In 2004 a third (33 per cent) of Muslims of working age in Great Britain had no qualifications - the highest proportion for any religious group. They were also the least likely to have degrees or equivalent qualifications (12 per cent). Office for National Stats.
MC-UK Dignity Programme
Find out more.
If a young man honours an elderly on account of his age,
Allah appoints someone to honour him in his old age 
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Just 10p a day, PLEASE!
A direct debit for only £3 per month (that's just 10p a day) will make all the difference and will enable MCUK to continue this much needed work.
Read more about our £3 appeal. Alternatively, setup a £3 direct debit now.
Homeless in London
Centrepoint, a London charity that helps young people with a wide range of problems, provides a bed for over 500 homeless young people every night (in the capital). Black and ethnic minority youth represent almost 60 % of the people helped!
Less Than £7
In 2009, 22% of women were in jobs earning less than £7 an hour!
Fundraise on Just Giving
If you are organising or taking part in a fundraising event, why not fundraise via Just Giving?
It's easy to set up and your much earned donations are guaranteed to go to MCUK without any hassle.
Plant A Tree
'If any Muslim plants a tree or sows a field and a human or a bird or animal eats from it, it shall be reckoned as charity from him'
Celebrate a special occasion with an alternative gift and do something amazing at the same time ... read more
We have been commissioned by Asthma UK to research the issues surrounding asthma within the BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) communities in Manchester. If you or a family member have asthma or care for someone with this condition (and live in the Manchester area), we would love to hear from you. Please contact projects@mcuk.org.uk or call us on 0161 713 1892.
Your opinion matters!
If you are a Parent of a child with Asthma and are from within the BME Communities please complete the online questionnaire here.
If you are a Carer of a person with Asthma and are from within the BME Communities, please complete the online questionnaire here.
If you have Asthma and are from within the BME Communities, please complete the online questionnaire here.
Furthermore, if you represent an organisation in the Manchester area and would like us to run a focus group at your centre, please get in touch.
Anti-Social Behaviour
There are nearly eight times more stops and searches of Black people per head of population than of White people, there are four times more arrests of Black people per head of population than of White people, and there are five times more Black people in prison per head of population than White people.
Economically Inactive
Of the seven million people deemed 'economically inactive' in the UK, two million would like to work!
Put a smile on the face of an elderly person
Give an Eid Gift
If a young man honours an elderly on account of his age,
Allah appoints someone to honour him in his old age
[At-Tirmidhi]
Low Income Families
2 out of 5 people from ethnic minorities are in low-income families, twice the rate of white people!
Anti-Social Behaviour
Almost one in five people think that Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) is a problem in their local area (BCS 2007), with those from poorer neighbourhoods or in social housing more likely to be affected.
Without A Home
The charity "Crisis" estimates that 380,000 people are without a home, almost equal to the population of Manchester: And rising!
Can you hear me?
Fact: Nearly 15% of the UK population have some degree of deafness ranging from profound deafness to mild hearing impairment, about two million people in Britain wear hearing aids and British Sign Language (BSL) is the first or preferred language for around 70,000 people.
Gallery of Recent Events
Want more info? Please contact us.
| Event / Project | Date(s) | |
| Dovestone Walk |
October 2011 | Gallery |
| Summer School (5-12) |
August 2011 | Gallery |
| 6 Miles Family Walk |
Fri, 4th June 2011 | Gallery |
| Ghusl Workshop |
Fri, 13th May 2011 | Gallery |
| As Bright As A Button |
Wed, 4th – 25th May 2011 | Gallery |
| Ladies Charity Dinner | Sat, 9th April 2011 | Gallery |
| Community Fun Day | Sat, 26th February 2011 | Gallery |
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Trek up Mount Snowdon
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Hidden Sentence
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Volunteer of the Year 2011
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Feedathon 2011
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Volunteering with MC-UK
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MC-UK Dignity Programme
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Just 10p a Day!
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Did You Know?
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Just Giving
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Plant A Tree
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Do you have Asthma?
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Did You Know?
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Eid Gift for the Elderly
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Aims & Objectives
Muslim Communities United Kingdom (MCUK) has been established with a view to not only serving the Muslim community but to assist and serve the united kingdom community as a whole.
There are an estimated 2 million Muslims in the UK, with over 55% being British born. The British Muslim community is constituted from a vast range of different national and cultural origins, and there are also a significant number of Muslim converts.
MCUK needs to ensure the Government and the Muslim community recognises the fantastic work being done at grass roots level by many Muslim organisations. We need to share across the country and across sectors the many excellent examples of good practice in projects that are already up and running.
MCUK creates a platform for Muslim communities to network and share knowledge, skills and experiences on a wide range of issues and by working together to bring about positive change in their lives and in their communities. We work closely with strategic, operational and grass roots voluntary and community organisations.
MCUK encourages partnership working at local, regional and national level as well as collaborative work between Muslims and different faith groups. MCUK offers support to religious bodies and charities, offer Information and Advice, Health Promotion / Education, Older People's Services, services for the Refugee/Migrant communities, Women's Activities, Sports and Exercise, Youth Services, Community Cohesion and Training Programmes, these are key facets of our work.
Furthermore, we intend to raise awareness within the community and Government on issues that may interest or concern Muslim communities through statistics, research and reporting.
Finally, although our major donor base are Muslims,we as Muslims are here to support all our local communities.
£3 DD Appeal
A DD for only £3 per month (that's just 10p a day) can provide one meal for one homeless person EVERY WEEK.
Setup a £3 direct debit today and help to alleviate their suffering.
