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4 March 2026

Spring Statement: Muslim Charities Forum Warns of Mounting Financial Pressures on Charities 

Following the Spring Statement, Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) remains concerned that the economic outlook will continue to place significant pressure on the charity sector.  This year’s statement saw little change to…...

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25 February 2026

Muslim Charities Forum Expresses Serious Concerns Over Incident at Manchester Central Mosque 

Muslim Charities Forum is concerned around the incident last night at Manchester Central Mosque, where two men reportedly entered the premises armed with weapons, including an axe…...

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16 February 2026

Charity Under Reform: What a Reform‑Led Policy Agenda Could Mean for the Sector 

The Gorton and Denton by‑election has received significant national attention. With local elections approaching, many observers see it as a…...

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4 February 2026

Race Equality Week: Muslim Charities Forum Calls for a More Inclusive Charity Sector 

On Race Equality Week, we remind ourselves that the charity sector is built on the principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion.…...

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2 February 2026

Charity Starts at Home: Tackling Financial Hardship Within Muslim Communities 

More than a decade of austerity, a global pandemic, and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis have combined to create an increasingly fragile…...

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27 January 2026

Holocaust Memorial Day: Muslim Charities Forum Urges Solidarity Against Prejudice and Hate 

Today, we honour the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust. As we reflect on their suffering, we must renew our commitment to combatting prejudice…...

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20 January 2026

Who’s Funding? January 2026

Current grant funding opportunities There’s a whole host of grant funding out there which can diversify and sustain your income…...

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15 January 2026

Charity 2026: Navigating the Year Ahead 

The operating environment for UK charities in 2026 presents a complex intersection of economic constraint, social hostility and institutional ambiguity. For charity…...

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15 January 2026

The new Child Poverty Strategy: What does it mean?

Building A Better Future In December 2025, the UK Government published its first comprehensive Child Poverty Strategy in more than…...

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