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NEWS AND INFORMATION BRIEFING FOR MUSLIM THIRD SECTOR

Welcome to Community Foundation's E-Bulletin DATE: November 2025
This month’s E-bulletin brings you the latest news, information, opportunities and support available for Muslim voluntary organisation, community groups and mosques across England.

THIRD SECTOR NEWS IN BRIEF

Head of UK Muslim Charity Raises Alarm Over Rising Hate Crimes

Shaista Gohir, the head of Muslim Women’s Network UK, has raised serious concerns over a 20% increase in recorded anti-Muslim hate crimes across the UK, with many incidents still going unreported. Read More

Government Injects £10M to Bolster Security at Muslim Institutions

The UK government has committed an additional £10 million to its Protective Security for Mosques Scheme, aimed at enhancing the safety of mosques, Islamic centres, and Muslim faith schools across the country. Read More

Islamophobia Awareness Month 2025: A Call to Action

November 2025 marks Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM), a vital initiative aimed at tackling anti-Muslim hatred and raising awareness about the challenges faced by Muslim communities in the UK. Read More

Learning to Lead Differently: How Anti-Racism Training is Shaping Brighter Futures at UK Youth

In October 2025, UK Youth celebrated Black History Month by highlighting its commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Through its partnership with EDP Training, staff members took part in Race Aware. Read More

TRAINING, SUPPORT & RESOURCES

Charities and Social Media – Webinar

This free webinar provides essential guidance on how charities can navigate social media safely and effectively. Read More

Regional Employer Engagement Event – Birmingham

4front Partners is hosting a regional Employer Engagement event in Birmingham, bringing together local providers, community organisations, and businesses to strengthen collaboration and improve employment outcomes. Read More

Managing Your Faith Charity – Workshop

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is hosting this in-person workshop for trustees and senior leaders of faith-based charities. This event will focus on best practices for managing a faith charity. Read More

Free Fire Prevention and Safeguarding Training Course

This comprehensive Fire Prevention and Safeguarding training course is designed to help individuals who work with vulnerable people understand the risks of fire in the home and how to prevent serious fire-related safeguarding incidents. Read More

FUNDING & SUSTAINABILITY

Easy Fund Raising – Community Foundation

We're registered on #easyfundraising which means you can raise free donations for us when you shop online! Read More

Common Ground Award: Building Cohesive Communities

The Ministry of Housing has launched a new capital grant (up to £10,000) to support voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Read More

Give as you Live – Community Foundation

We’re excited to share that you can now support our charity Community Foundation every time you shop online with Give as you Live. Read More

Toy Trust Funding: Supporting Children’s Charities

The Toy Trust is currently accepting applications for funding from UK-based children's charities focused on supporting disadvantaged children under the age of 13. Read More

British Gas Energy Trust Grants

The provides grants to help households in England, Scotland and Wales clear domestic gas and electricity debts. Read More

Home Instead Charities Grant Applications

Home Instead Charities offers grants (up to £1,500) to support local groups and charities that improve the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of aging adults. Read More

VACANCIES

Influencer & Digital Partnerships Officer – Muslim Aid
Muslim Aid is recruiting an Influencer & Digital Partnerships Officer to expand its social media impact by working with influencers, content creators, and digital partners. Read More

Junior Mosque Engagement Officer – Islamic Relief Worldwide (UK)
Islamic Relief UK is seeking a Junior Mosque Engagement Officer to support the West Midlands regional team to develop and manage relationships with mosques, community organisations, and mosque committees. Read More

Muslim Team Chaplain – NHS
The NHS is seeking a dedicated Muslim Team Chaplain to provide high-quality spiritual, pastoral, and religious care to Muslim patients, their families, and staff. Read More

Safeguarding Officer – Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief Worldwide is recruiting a Safeguarding Officer to support the charity’s safeguarding framework and ensure the highest standards of protection for beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers. Read More

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