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16 April 2026

Youth, Education and Positive Futures

We are pleased to introduce the Youth, Education & Positive Futures group, established to convene organisations and community stakeholders, develop policy…...

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16 April 2026

Hope Starts Here: A Million Acts of Hope

MCF is proud to a partner to the national campaign A Million Acts of Hope (AMAOH), focused on bringing communities…...

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15 April 2026

Joint Letter to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport: Civil Society Perspectives on Proposed Charity Commission Powers

Our CEO, Fadi Itani OBE, is pleased to be a signatory to this joint letter to the Secretary of State for Culture,…...

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8 April 2026

Strengthening Financial Inclusion Through Responsible Philanthropy

For over two decades, charities have been subject to financial exclusion rooted in systemic biases in how banks and regulators…...

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19 March 2026

Muslim Charities Forum Warns of Severe Impact of UK ODA Cuts 

MCF is deeply concerned about the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget to just 0.3%…...

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16 March 2026

International Day to Combat Islamophobia: Muslim Charities Forum Calls for a Britain United Against Hate 

Sunday 15th March marked the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, a reminder that anti-Muslim hatred is not merely an abstract concept…...

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10 March 2026

MCF Urges Caution Over Expanded Charity Commission Powers in Social Cohesion Plan 

Following the government’s recent announcement of its social cohesion plan, Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) expresses strong concerns and caution regarding the potential expansion of Charity Commission powers.  While elements…...

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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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