The Blessings Of The Collective!

The Muslim Charities Convention (MCC) returned to London for its second year on 3^rd July 2025, bringing together 300 leaders, changemakers, and innovators from across the British Muslim-led charity sector. MCF’s flagship event offered a full day of inspiration and practical learning focused on strengthening collaboration, building capacity, and boosting long-term impact within Muslim-led grassroots organisations and charities. 

This year’s MCC centred on the theme ‘The Blessings of the Collective’, highlighting the power of unity and collaboration across the British Muslim-led charity sector. The message was clear: by working together under a shared vision, organisations can amplify their impact in tackling today’s most urgent challenges, from homelessness and food poverty in the UK to global crises such as conflict and climate change. 

In the wake of the pandemic, Muslim-led charities have grown rapidly, expanding their reach to serve people of all backgrounds through both local and national support services. Fuelled by the generosity of British Muslims – whose annual charitable giving is estimated to exceed £700 million – these organisations continue to lead on the front lines of emergency response and in addressing deep-rooted inequalities at home and abroad.  

During the opening panel at the MCC, ‘Good Governance, Strong Foundation’, David Holdsworth (Chief Executive Officer, The Charity Commission for England and Wales and seen here above) acknowledged the vital role of Muslim-led charities. He reminded delegates that “good governance matters more than ever”, while stressing that “charitable giving linked with faith is at the heart of charitable society.” 

Dr. Jamil Sherif also highlighted the collective strength of Muslim communities in the UK, citing recent Census data that shows Muslims number nearly 4 million people in England and Wales, which makes up 6.5% of the population. The Muslim-led charity sector reflects this scale, with more than 350 grassroots organisations serving communities across the country. 

Yet, despite this strength, the sector often operates in silos, separated by ethnic background, geography, or sect. Breaking down these divisions is crucial. The MCC illustrated what unity can look like, convening delegates from all corners of the UK – London to Glasgow, Bradford to Birmingham – as well as international guests from countries such as Turkey, Oman, and Malaysia. By representing a wide spectrum of communities, the Convention demonstrated the power of diversity within the Muslim Ummah. This spirit of inclusion and shared purpose lies at the heart of the MCC, helping build a stronger Muslim-led charity sector capable of addressing the complex challenges of our time.