Community Policy Forum

Name

Community Policy Forum

Legal name

Community Policy Forum Limited

Website

https://communitypolicyforum.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Sector & Policy Consulting (BPAHACAN)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Think tank services
• Community advocacy
• Policy publications
• Public affairs consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding and Donations: As an independent think-tank and registered company (Community Policy Forum Limited), the organization appears to operate primarily through grant funding, donations, and potentially government or foundation grants to support policy research activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Policy Forum is an independent UK think-tank that produces evidence-based policy research and advocacy outputs focused on issues facing British Muslim communities. Its core offerings comprise a portfolio of policy publications (reports, position papers, briefings, explainers, letters, consultations, and statements), the Community Policy Speaks podcast series, the Community Policy Review academic platform, the M-Women policy initiative, and in-person and virtual events including report launches and panel discussions. All outputs are distributed free of charge to inform UK Parliament, policymakers, academics, media, and community stakeholders.

Product overview

Community Policy Forum is an independent think-tank that offers a portfolio of research and engagement services focused on policy issues facing British Muslim communities. Its core offerings include the Community Policy Speaks podcast series providing audio discussions on contemporary issues, a publications suite comprising reports, position papers, briefings, explainers, letters, and consultations, the M-Women Project initiative focused on Muslim women's policy advocacy, the Community Policy Review academic publication platform, and organized events including report launches and panel discussions. The organization functions as a research and policy advocacy body rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Policy Speaks: The organization's podcast series featuring discussions on Islamophobia, far-right movements, and policy issues impacting British Muslim communities.
• Community Policy Review
• M-Women Project

Products and services

• Community Policy Speaks Podcast A podcast series featuring discussions on issues impacting British Muslim communities, including episodes on far-right movements, Islamophobia, media reporting, and policy topics. Hosted and produced by Sameeha Rafeek for a public audience of policymakers, academics, media, and community members.
• Policy Publications A collection of policy research outputs including Reports, Position Papers, Letters, Briefings, Explainers, Consultations, and Statements on topics related to British Muslim communities. Distributed free of charge as PDF downloads from the website for policymakers, researchers, and the public.
• M-Women Project A project focused on driving long-term policy change rooted in the lived experiences of Muslim women, including the M-Women's Leadership Summit, online roundtables, listening exercises, and surveys. Targets Muslim women across the UK through engagement, research participation, and leadership development.
• Community Policy Review An open-access platform for post-peer review analysis by academics, members of communities of practice, and professional policy practitioners specializing in issues impacting British Muslim communities. Publishes Articles and Quick Analysis content.
• Events and Conferences Events including report launches, panel discussions, and webinars addressing issues facing British Muslim communities. Includes in-person and online formats serving policymakers, academics, media, and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research submitted to UK Parliament and local policy stakeholders for advocacy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Bridge InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024Joint collaboration on the Hindutva in Britain report examining the presence of Hindu nationalism in the UK and the 2022 Leicester riots. The Bridge Initiative, a research center on Islamophobia, co-authored and co-launched the report with Community Policy Forum at a joint event featuring academic experts.
• United Kingdom Indian Muslim Council (UKIMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on research into the lived experiences of Leicester's Muslim communities during and after the 2022 unrest. UKIMC conducted a survey of nearly 500 members of Leicester's Muslim community, with findings incorporated into CPF's Hindutva in Britain report and the Leicester City case study.
• The National (Scotland)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership where CPF articles on Islamophobia and Muslim community issues are featured in The National, extending reach to Scottish audiences and contributing to public discourse on related policy issues.
• Migrants' Rights NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on joint events and policy advocacy, including collaboration on discussions about Islamophobia, PREVENT, and the UK asylum system, combining community expertise with policy research.
• Various Partner Organisations (M-Women's Leadership Summit)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with multiple partner organizations for the M-Women's Leadership Summit 2024, bringing together Muslim women leaders, activists, and policymakers to drive policy change rooted in lived experiences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD): Established UK-based think tank tackling extremism, polarisation, and disinformation, including work on far-right movements and Islamophobia. A broader incumbent operating in an overlapping but wider portfolio than CPF's community-specific niche.

Direct peers

• The Bridge Initiative: Research project on Islamophobia and related movements; already an active co-authoring partner of CPF on the Hindutva in Britain report. Highly comparable in scope of policy research focus on Islamophobia.
• The Runnymede Trust: UK independent race-equality think tank producing research on race, ethnicity, and structural inequality, including work on Islamophobia. Most directly comparable to CPF as a UK-based racial-equality and minority-focused policy research organization.
• Migrants' Rights Network: UK-based advocacy organization working on migrant rights and policy; an existing CPF partner. Comparable as a small UK civil-society organization producing policy advocacy on minority and migration issues.
• Muslim Council of Britain (MCB): UK national umbrella body representing Muslim communities, engaging with Parliament and government on policy matters affecting British Muslims. Comparable as a Muslim-community-focused policy advocacy organization with similar audience.
• Cordoba Foundation: UK-based organisation promoting dialogue and policy engagement involving British Muslim communities and other faiths. Comparable focus on community-led policy work and parliamentary engagement.
• Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND): UK community organization tackling Islamophobia and promoting civic engagement among British Muslims. Comparable in community-driven advocacy, policy submissions, and public-facing campaigns on issues facing UK Muslims.
• Faith Matters: UK-based social enterprise addressing religious identity, integration, and extremism, including Tell Mama reporting on anti-Muslim incidents. Comparable as a UK policy and community-facing organization addressing Islamophobia.

Regional players

• European Network Against Islamophobia (ENAR): European-level network coordinating advocacy and policy work against Islamophobia. Comparable thematically in Islamophobia-focused policy research and advocacy but operates across Europe rather than UK-specific.

Emerging players

• Centre for Muslims in Europe (CME): Academic research centre focusing on European Muslim communities and policy issues. Comparable research mission on issues affecting Muslim communities in Europe but academic-leaning rather than advocacy-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PolicyCommunity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCA0i2f0NnGb9xYFF2XdXfNg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-policy-forum

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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