Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Uk

What Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Uk does

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK is a registered UK charity (charity number 1208543) operating as the British branch of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Founded in India in 1889 and established in the UK since 1913, the organization runs 100+ local mosque branches across Britain, anchored by the Baitul Futuh mosque in South London — the largest mosque in Western Europe — and The London Mosque in Putney (London's first purpose-built mosque, 1926). The community serves both its members and the broader British public through religious programming, interfaith dialogue, humanitarian relief, and community service initiatives such as free water distribution during heatwaves, peace walks, and the annual National Peace Symposium.

The organization's core technology and media platform consists of Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA International), launched in 1994 as a satellite and online television broadcaster operating in up to eight languages simultaneously, and Voice of Islam, a Digital DAB radio station broadcasting from South London across the Capital and Greater Manchester. It also publishes books and educational materials including "A Message for Our Time" and "The Great Western Revival." Eight wholly-owned affiliated entities operate under the UK umbrella: MKA UK (youth, 80+ branches, 6,000+ members aged 7-40), the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association, Humanity First (international relief agency), Charity Walk for Peace, True Islam UK, and United Against Extremism. Spiritual leadership is provided by the worldwide Caliphate, currently His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (Khalifatul-Masih V).

The business model is a non-commercial, donations-based religious charity. Revenue is generated from member charitable contributions and Zakat; no pricing applies because services are provided free of charge to community members and the public. There are no enterprise customers; "customers" in the truest sense are community members, the broader British public, interfaith partners, and government counterparts who engage through the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The organization does not disclose revenue and has no traditional go-to-market motion — its growth and reach come from organic community-led activity, events (National Peace Symposium, Charity Walks, Jalsa gatherings), and digital media (MTA International, Voice of Islam).

Name

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Uk

Legal name

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom

Website

https://ahmadiyya.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK is a registered UK charity and British branch of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, operating 100+ mosque branches across Britain and serving community members and the public through religious programming, humanitarian initiatives, multilingual broadcasting, and interfaith outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Broadcasting (MPABALAG)

Keywords

• Religious community services
• Interfaith dialogue
• Humanitarian aid
• Islamic broadcasting
• Community youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations and Zakat: Members of the community willingly give time and money for relief work. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association has a long history of raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for British Charities. Donations support humanitarian efforts globally regardless of creed or colour.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK is a registered religious charity that provides spiritual guidance, community worship, interfaith dialogue, and humanitarian services through a network of 100+ mosque branches across Britain, anchored by the Baitul Futuh mosque in South London. It operates international multi-language broadcasting (Muslim Television Ahmadiyya) and a digital radio station (Voice of Islam), publishes books and educational materials, runs youth programs via MKA UK, and delivers humanitarian aid through Humanity First.

Product overview

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK operates as a religious community organization with a portfolio of media, publication, and humanitarian initiatives. The core offerings include Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA), an international multi-language broadcaster launched in 1994, and Voice of Islam, a Digital DAB radio station. The organization also publishes books and educational materials including 'A Message for Our Time' and 'The Great Western Revival'. Community programs include the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association with over 80 branches, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association, Humanity First international relief agency, Charity Walk for Peace, United Against Extremism campaign, and True Islam UK educational initiative. The Baitul Futuh mosque in south London serves as a landmark center.

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Products and services

• Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) International satellite and online television broadcaster offering family-friendly programming in up to eight languages simultaneously, featuring content on different cultures, thought-provoking discussions, and global perspectives for audiences worldwide.
• Voice of Islam Radio Digital DAB radio station broadcasting from South London across London and Greater Manchester, operating 24 hours a day with news, views, discussions and Islamic perspective on current affairs, history, philosophy and science.
• Publications (Books, Brochures, Leaflets) Official community publications including 'A Message for Our Time', 'The Great Western Revival', and the 'Cheap & Easy Cooking' collection, containing lectures, speeches, and community resources distributed to members and the public.
• True Islam UK Campaign Educational campaign to promote the true teachings of Islam, remove misconceptions, and highlight Islam's teachings of peace and harmony for the British public.
• Humanity First International Relief Agency Non-political, non-religious and impartial international relief and development agency providing humanitarian aid and sustainable development solutions to disadvantaged communities and disaster-struck areas regardless of creed, caste, color or religion.
• Charity Walk for Peace Initiative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association organizing charitable walking events to relieve suffering, promote peace, understanding and goodwill among people of all walks of life.
• United Against Extremism Campaign Advocacy campaign that removes misconceptions and calls on people of faith and no faith to stand together against all forms of extremism in the name of religion.
• Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (MKA UK) Dynamic youth organization serving the needs of its members and British society, with over 80 local branches from Glasgow to Cornwall and over 6,000 members aged seven to forty.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Humanity FirstcoreOthersHumanity First is a non-political, non-religious and impartial international relief and development agency affiliated with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It focuses on protecting human life and dignity, providing aid on the basis of necessity alone irrespective of caste, creed, color or religion. The organization serves socially disadvantaged individuals and families in poorer communities and disaster-struck areas globally.
• Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (MKA UK)coreOthersMKA UK is a dynamic organization serving the needs of its members and British society. It has over 80 local branches from Glasgow to Cornwall with a membership of over 6,000. Members are aged between seven and forty with headquarters in London. The organization takes inspiration from Prophet Muhammad's teachings of peace and mercy.
• Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders AssociationcoreOthersThe Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association works closely with charitable organisations and community groups to promote peace and provide volunteers and funds. They have a long history of raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for British Charities and are committed to helping others and engaging local communities.
• MTA InternationalcoreOthersMTA International emerged in 1994 as a positive alternative in the broadcasting world. It offers quality family viewing across the globe, broadcasting internationally in up to eight languages simultaneously. The channel features programs focusing on different cultures and thought-provoking discussions on issues relevant to society.
• True Islam UKcoreOthersA campaign to promote true teachings of Islam and remove misconceptions about Islam's teachings of peace. Operates through trueislam.co.uk website and outreach materials.
• United Against ExtremismcoreOthersA campaign that seeks to remove misconceptions and calls on all people of peace, including those of faith and of no faith, to come together and stand in solidarity against all forms of extremism. The campaign aims to promote mutual respect and build a peaceful society.
• Voice of IslamcoreOthersA Digital DAB radio station broadcasting from South London across the Capital and Greater Manchester. It operates 24 hours a day offering news, views, discussion and Islamic perspective on today's world. The station aims to provide a platform for all individuals regardless of personal faith or beliefs.
• Charity Walk for PeacecoreOthersFounded in the service of humanity, the Charity Walk for Peace aims to relieve the suffering of the poor, promote peace, understanding and good will amongst people of all walks of life. It is an initiative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Hindu Forum of Britain: Umbrella body for Hindus in Britain engaged in political engagement, interfaith work, and community representation; comparable as a UK-wide faith community organisation with policy access and media profile.
• Churches Together in Britain and Ireland: UK and Ireland ecumenical body coordinating Christian denominations; comparable as a faith umbrella organisation focused on unity, interfaith engagement, and political advocacy in the UK.
• Muslim Aid: UK-based Muslim charitable organisation focused on humanitarian relief and community development; directly comparable in operating model, donor-funded structure, and UK community engagement, though narrower in faith-broadcasting activities.
• Sikh Council UK: Representative Sikh body in the UK with cross-party political relationships and interfaith engagement; comparable scale and operating model as a faith-rooted UK community organisation.
• Islamic Relief UK: UK-based Islamic humanitarian charity; highly comparable as a faith-rooted organisation delivering humanitarian aid, raising charitable donations, and operating youth and community programmes across Britain with strong political and media engagement.
• Muslim Council of Britain: UK umbrella organisation representing Muslim communities; directly comparable as a national-scale UK faith-based membership body engaged in political advocacy, interfaith dialogue, and community service, although MCB represents a broader theological spectrum.
• EWTN Global Catholic Network: International Catholic multi-language broadcasting network; directly comparable in operating multi-language faith-based television globally, with similar mission framing of family-friendly religious content across multiple cultures.
• Inter Faith Network for the UK: UK-wide interfaith linking body coordinating dialogue between faith communities; comparable in mission emphasis on interfaith understanding, peace, and political engagement at the UK national level.
• Bahá'í Community of the United Kingdom: UK branch of a minority transnational faith community with central spiritual leadership, structured community organisation, and emphasis on peace and interfaith dialogue — closely comparable in organisational structure and mission framing.

Broad incumbents

• Christian Aid: Major UK faith-rooted international humanitarian charity with substantially larger scale; comparable in donation-driven model, advocacy work, and political engagement, but with broader institutional footprint and longer donor base maturity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries8 records

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