East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre

Name

East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre

Legal name

East London Mosque Trust

Website

https://eastlondonmosque.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Islamic education programmes
• Community welfare support
• Charitable donation services
• Cultural outreach programmes

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, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The mosque relies heavily on donations from the Muslim community, including one-time donations, regular standing orders, and Gift Aid eligible contributions from UK taxpayers. Various appeal campaigns support different services.
2. Venue Hire: Halls, meeting rooms, and classrooms available for hire for events and meetings
3. Fundraising Campaigns: Specific fundraising initiatives including Khadim Guardian (£500/year), Food Bank, New Muslim Service, Refugee Support, and general mosque operations
4. Education Services: Revenue from full-time schools (primary and secondary), Islam Awareness Course (£60 per person), and various educational programmes
5. Zakat and Fidyah Collections: Designated accounts for Zakah (obligatory charity) and Fidyah/Kaffarah (compensation for missed fasting)

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre operates as a faith-based community hub providing Islamic worship services (five daily prayers, Friday sermons, Ramadan, Eid), full-time primary and secondary schools, women's counselling, a food bank, refugee support, new Muslim integration through the Discover One programme, youth development at the ELM Youth Hub, women's fitness and wellness at the Maryam Centre, structured courses (Islam Awareness, Tajweed, Fiqh of Marriage), venue hire, and Islamic wedding ceremonies, all funded by community donations and charitable contributions.

Product overview

The East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre is a faith-based community organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious, educational, and social services. The core offering centers on Islamic prayer services with live broadcast capabilities, complemented by educational programmes including formal schools, weekly Islamic circles, and structured courses (Islam Awareness, Tajweed, Fiqh of Marriage). Community support services form a major pillar, encompassing a women's counselling service, food bank, refugee support, new Muslim integration (Discover One), youth development (ELM Youth Hub), and women's fitness/wellness (Maryam Centre). Additional offerings include venue hire, wedding services, mosque tours, and charitable giving programmes (Khadim Guardian, Donors Wall). The organization operates a diverse, multi-module service model addressing the spiritual, educational, social welfare, and community needs of British Muslims.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maryam Centre: Women's services centre including fitness and wellness hub, counselling services, and educational programs for women.
• Discover One
• ELM Youth Hub

Products and services

• ELM Schools (Primary and Secondary) Full-time primary school for girls and boys, and a full-time secondary school for boys, both based within the East London Mosque complex, providing Islamic education integrated with mainstream curriculum.
• Counselling Service Free professional counselling service for women providing a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to discuss difficulties and explore solutions.
• ELM Food Bank Weekly food bank service supporting vulnerable and needy community members with essential supplies, including food and medicine delivery for those unable to leave home.
• Support for Refugees Comprehensive refugee support programme providing essential clothing, basic provisions, weekly food distribution, and welfare funding to over 500 refugees in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council, Islamic Relief, and Care 4 Calais.
• Discover One New Muslim Hub Dedicated support service for new Muslims providing educational and social services, helping individuals discover foundational tenets of Islam in a safe, supportive environment.
• ELM Youth Hub Faith-based youth activities, community events, and Ramadan programmes designed to empower young people aged 12-17 through Islamic values.
• Maryam Centre Fitness & Wellness Hub A dedicated women's fitness and wellness space offering fitness classes, therapeutic services, and a nurturing community environment with an Islamically enriched lifestyle approach.
• Islam Awareness Course A one-day foundational course priced at £60 per person, providing practical insight into Islam and Muslim life in Britain for non-Muslims, including mosque tour, introduction to Islam, and Q&A session.
• Fiqh of Marriage Course A one-day course exploring Islamic guidance on marriage covering purpose, choosing a spouse, rights and responsibilities, the nikah process, and financial responsibilities.
• Tajweed Essentials Course A 4-day summer Tajweed course for sisters to refine their Quranic recitation with proper pronunciation and rules, held at the Maryam Centre from 3rd to 6th August 2026.
• Tarbiyah Nights with Imam Anis Monthly gathering for young adults featuring reflections on faith, real-life challenges, and spiritual growth with open discussion and Q&A led by Imam Anis.
• Venue Hire Halls, meeting rooms, and classrooms available for hire for events or meetings within the East London Mosque complex.
• Islamic Weddings Islamic wedding ceremonies (nikah) conducted at the London Muslim Centre.
• Mosque Tours Educational tours of the East London Mosque facilities for visitors and school groups.
• ELM Live Audio Broadcast Live audio broadcasts of prayers and talks from the main prayer hall via adhan radios and internet streaming using the Mixlr platform.
• ELM Podcast and Recordings Podcast content including the ELM Connex series, Friday Sermons, and video/audio recordings of educational and community content distributed via YouTube.
• Khadim (Guardian) Programme Annual guardianship programme inviting 1,000 individuals to pledge £500 to support mosque services from Ramadan to Ramadan, representing Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity).
• Donors Wall - Leave a Legacy Legacy programme allowing donors to have their name or loved one's name commemorated on mosque walls for £1,000 per named legacy tile.
• Friday Giving Programme Weekly charitable giving programme allowing donors to contribute every Friday with preset amounts of £10, £25, or £50 to multiply blessings every Jumu'ah.
• Weekly Islamic Circles Informal evening circles offering Islamic education including Circle of Refining (English), Seerah an-Nabi (Bangla), Riyad As-Saliheen (English), The Majestic Qur'an, Tafseer al Qur'an (English/Bangla), and Principles of Fiqh.

Quantifiable outcome

• 170 new Muslims supported in 2022 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tower Hamlets CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Tower Hamlets Council in a multi-agency partnership to provide continued support for refugees. The council coordinates refugee accommodation in hotels within the borough.
• Islamic ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe mosque works with Islamic Relief, an international humanitarian organization, to ensure continued needs of refugees are met and to support their physical and mental wellbeing.
• Care 4 CalaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity relief organization partnered with the London Muslim Centre to create a temporary refugee hub, supported by Care 4 Calais and other charities.
• City of LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee support programme extends to refugees accommodated in hotels in the City of London, in addition to Tower Hamlets borough.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Birmingham Central Mosque: One of the UK's largest mosques, providing daily prayers, full-time Islamic schools, community outreach, and welfare services. Directly comparable in scale, multi-service model, and educational programmes to East London Mosque.
• London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre (Regent's Park Mosque): One of the UK's flagship mosques, located in Regent's Park, offering daily prayers, Friday sermons, Islamic education, wedding services, tours, and a cultural centre. Directly comparable as another large London-based mosque with multi-service community offerings and interfaith engagement.
• Manchester Central Mosque: Major UK regional mosque offering daily prayers, schools, outreach, and welfare programmes to a large Muslim community. Comparable in scope of services (worship, education, community welfare) and congregational scale.
• Green Lane Masjid (Birmingham): One of the UK's busiest mosques, offering prayers, schools, counselling, youth services, and outreach. Comparable as a high-traffic mosque with extensive social services and education programmes.
• Finsbury Park Mosque (IMAN): Large North London mosque with active daily worship, women's services, youth programmes, and community outreach. Comparable as a London-based, multi-service Islamic community hub.
• Edinburgh Central Mosque: Major Scottish mosque offering daily prayers, education, weddings, and community programmes. Comparable as a heritage UK mosque delivering multi-service community engagement.
• Brixton Mosque: South London mosque serving a diverse Muslim community with prayer services, education, and welfare support. Comparable as a London mosque delivering integrated worship and community services.

Others

• Muslim Aid: UK Muslim international development and relief charity providing humanitarian programmes, fundraising campaigns, and community engagement. Comparable as a UK Islamic charity ecosystem peer with overlapping donor base and welfare programmes.
• Islamic Relief UK: UK-based international humanitarian NGO that partners with East London Mosque on refugee support. Thematically comparable as a UK Muslim charity operating welfare, fundraising, and community programmes, but focused on humanitarian aid rather than mosque operations.

Emerging players

• City of London Khadija Centre / Muslim Women's Network UK: UK organisations focused on Muslim women's services, counselling, and community support. Comparable as a partial-overlap peer to East London Mosque's Maryam Centre women's services and counselling offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elondonmosque
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@theeastlondonmosque
• Facebookfacebook.com/eastlondonmosque
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastlondonmosque
• TikToktiktok.com/@eastlondonmosque
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-london-mosque-&-london-muslim-centre

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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