Federation of Student Islamic Societies

What Federation of Student Islamic Societies does

FOSIS (Federation of Student Islamic Societies) is the UK's national non-profit federation representing Muslim students in higher and further education, founded in 1963 by Muslim students at British universities. The organisation affiliates 110-150+ Islamic Societies (ISocs) at universities and colleges across the UK and Ireland, representing approximately 350,000 students through seven regional committees (Scotland, Ireland, North, Wales & West, Midlands, London & South, and Further Education). Its stated mission spans development, unity, and advocacy across three pillars, addressing prayer space, halal food access, Islamophobia, career barriers, and leadership development for Muslim students.

FOSIS operates a portfolio of digital and event-based services rather than a unified technology platform. Core offerings include the ISoc Essentials Hub (a structured knowledge library across six pillars of ISoc leadership), the IHSAAN Careers Programme (a three-city annual careers conference series with employer engagement from KPMG, Linklaters, NHS England, Goldman Sachs, and the Home Office), the FOSIS Report confidential incident portal, Islamophobia Awareness Training delivered to 2,000+ individuals across 45 institutions, and isoc.link (branded mini-website service for affiliated ISocs). The organisation runs 50+ events annually and produces the FOSIS Report research publication, with the 2024 biennial survey capturing 4,200 student responses across 87 universities.

FOSIS is a registered charity with no parent company, no external ownership, and no private equity investment. Revenue is generated through annual affiliation fees (£25/year for Higher Education ISocs, £10/year for Further Education or hardship cases) supplemented by donations via a prominently displayed Support Us page. As a non-profit, all surplus is reinvested into services, and no ISoc is turned away for cost barriers. The organisation is led by a National Executive Committee of elected student officers and volunteers, with current President Ijlal Khalid. No specific revenue figures, funding rounds, or charity filing financials are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Federation of Student Islamic Societies

Legal name

Federation of Student Islamic Societies

Website

https://fosis.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FOSIS is the UK's national non-profit federation for Muslim students, founded in 1963, representing approximately 350,000 students through 110-150+ affiliated Islamic Societies across UK and Ireland universities and colleges, delivering careers programmes, training, advocacy, and resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. ISoc Affiliation Fees: FOSIS is a non-profit organization that generates revenue through affiliation fees paid by Islamic Societies. Standard affiliation is £25 per year for Higher Education ISocs. Further Education ISocs and hardship cases pay £10 annually. All affiliation revenue is reinvested into services for affiliated ISocs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

FOSIS is the UK's national representative body for Muslim students in higher and further education, providing training, advocacy, resources, and career development services to over 110 affiliated Islamic Societies and approximately 350,000 students. Its core offerings include the IHSAAN Careers Programme (national conference series and mentorship), Islamophobia Awareness Training for university staff and student unions, the ISoc Essentials Hub resource platform, and incident reporting via the FOSIS Report portal. Affiliated ISocs pay annual fees to access the full suite of services.

Product overview

FOSIS operates as a national student organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services for Muslim students across UK higher and further education. The core offering includes ISoc Essentials Hub (a comprehensive leadership resource platform), the IHSAAN Careers Programme (national careers conference series and mentorship), FOSIS Services (training, advocacy, resources, and events for affiliated Islamic Societies), Islamophobia Awareness Training, the FOSIS Report portal (incident reporting), ISoc.link (branded website platform), and Islamic Resources (spiritual guides and Khutbah Library). FOSIS connects over 150 Islamic Societies and represents approximately 350,000 students across 7 regional committees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IHSAAN: FOSIS's national careers conference series and programme meaning 'excellence' in Arabic, built to support Muslim students in entering their dream careers with purpose, integrity, and lasting impact.
• FOSIS Report

Products and services

• IHSAAN Careers Programme FOSIS's national careers conference series and mentorship programme supporting Muslim students with employer networking, professional development workshops, and mentorship connections across sectors including law, finance, medicine, tech, and civil service.
• Islamophobia Awareness Training A comprehensive, interactive training programme designed for Student Union leaders, sabbatical officers, and university staff to understand Islamophobia, support Muslim students, and drive institutional change.
• FOSIS Report (Incident Portal) A confidential reporting portal for ISocs and Muslim students to submit incidents regarding ISoc issues, Students' Union problems, or Islamophobia on campus.
• ISoc Essentials Hub A centralised online resource hub containing over 60 years of FOSIS institutional knowledge, best practices, frameworks, and templates for Islamic Society leadership across six pillars: Leadership, Events, Finance, Advocacy, Tarbiyyah, and Alumni.
• ISoc.link A branded platform and mini-website service provided to affiliated Islamic Societies, allowing each ISoc to have its own dedicated web presence.
• Sabbatical Officer Network A network connecting, supporting, and empowering Muslim students serving as elected officers in student unions across the UK and Ireland, providing peer community, advocacy backing, training, and policy resources.
• ISoc Affiliation Programme The core affiliation membership programme through which Islamic Societies at universities and colleges join FOSIS for £25/year (HE) or £10/year (FE/hardship), receiving access to the full suite of services including training, advocacy, resources, events, and national network representation.
• FOSIS Events Programme Over 100 national and regional events annually including the IHSAAN Careers Conference series, Discover Islam Week, Annual Summer and Winter Conferences, regional retreats, sports tournaments, and charity fundraisers.
• Khutbah Library A library of 36 ready-to-deliver Friday khutbahs with standardised Arabic openings and full English text, built for schools, colleges, and campuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of students said their ISoc had a positive or very positive impact on their sense of belonging on campus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• My FridayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMy Fridays is a supporting partner of the IHSAAN Careers Programme, which is FOSIS's flagship careers conference series. The partnership enables FOSIS to deliver career support and employer connections for Muslim students across the UK.
• UCL Islamic SocietyregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCL Islamic Society hosts the London regional IHSAAN Careers Conference in partnership with FOSIS, providing the venue and local organization for the annual careers event.
• University of Birmingham ISocregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Birmingham ISoc partners with FOSIS to host the Midlands regional IHSAAN Careers Conference, the largest annual careers event in FOSIS's history.
• University of Manchester ISocregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Manchester ISoc hosts the North regional IHSAAN Careers Conference in partnership with FOSIS.
• KPMGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate employer attending IHSAAN 2024 Careers Conference, recruiting Muslim graduates. Represents FOSIS's employer engagement ecosystem for career development.
• LinklaterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational law firm attending IHSAAN 2024 and announced a dedicated IHSAAN scholarship for Muslim graduates from low-income backgrounds, representing a significant investment in Muslim graduate talent.
• NHS EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment healthcare employer attending IHSAAN 2024 Careers Conference for graduate recruitment of Muslim students.
• Home OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department attending IHSAAN 2024 Careers Conference for graduate recruitment of Muslim students.
• Goldman SachsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment bank attending IHSAAN 2024 Careers Conference for graduate recruitment of Muslim students.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Muslim Aid: Established UK-based Muslim charity providing humanitarian relief and development assistance. Comparable as a UK Muslim-led non-profit organization with similar donor-driven revenue model and community positioning.
• Muslim Council of Britain (MCB): The UK's largest Muslim umbrella organization with broader scope across all Muslims rather than just students. Comparable as a UK-based Muslim advocacy body, but operates at a national demographic scale rather than the student-specific niche FOSIS serves.
• Islamic Relief UK: Major UK Muslim charitable organization with humanitarian focus. Comparable as a UK-based Muslim non-profit operating at significantly larger scale, demonstrating the institutional pathways available for Muslim-led organizations in the UK.

Direct peers

• Student Christian Movement (SCM): UK faith-based student organization serving Christian students in higher education. The most directly comparable peer as a parallel faith-based student network with similar service offerings including chaplaincy support, advocacy, and community events.
• National Hindu Students Forum (UK): UK faith-based student organization serving Hindu students in higher education. Directly comparable as a parallel faith-specific student network with similar structure around affiliated societies, advocacy work, and community building.
• National Union of Students (NUS) UK: UK's primary national student union body representing students across higher education. Directly comparable as a parallel national advocacy and representation organization for students, with similar challenges around student volunteer engagement and institutional relationships.

Emerging players

• Rare Recruitment: Diversity-focused graduate recruitment organization connecting underrepresented students with employers. Comparable to FOSIS's IHSAAN careers programme through its focus on connecting minority students with top-tier employers like those participating in IHSAAN.
• UpReach: UK social mobility charity supporting students from less-advantaged backgrounds into professional careers. Comparable through its focus on student career development, employer engagement, and university partnerships serving underrepresented student populations.

Others

• Save the Student: UK student-focused platform providing advice on money, welfare, and student life. Comparable as an adjacent student welfare and information service provider serving UK higher education students with similar content and advocacy functions.
• Bright Network: UK graduate careers and recruitment platform connecting students with employers including major banks, law firms, and consultancies. Comparable as an ecosystem participant serving the same employer-student matching function that IHSAAN delivers for Muslim students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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