We can’t help everyone but everyone can help someone.
The Barking Muslims Association is a charitable trust registered with and overseen by the charities commission of England and Wales. The BMA administers the Al Madina mosque which is situated on the site at Victoria Road and encompasses three separate buildings on the complex. Over the last 30 years the Mosque has worked hard to become a hub for the local communities and is today acknowledged and recognised as a Beacon mosque.
Sports Sessions: Al Madina conduct 15 separate sports sessions every week, with an average attendance of 15 to 20 youngsters per session. This translates to approximately 800 sessions annually, through which we engage approximately 11,700 to 15,600 youngsters each year.
The outcomes are notable: fostering disciplined, punctual, and confident youngsters who not only embody these values themselves but also impart them to others.
They become agents of positive change, teaching their disciplines to peers and educating others to lead purposeful and valuable lives.
Meditation & Counselling: Accredited mediation team addresses parental/child issues, fostering understanding and respect, while our professional counselling service tackles various social issues, including domestic violence, mental health, and substance abuse. We successfully address taboo subjects, ensure confidentiality, and offer comfort to those in need, helping individuals overcome crises and lead healthier, happier
Parenting Support: The evidence-based group parenting program emphasises protective factors associated with effective parenting and improved child outcomes. Drawing on social learning and attachment theories, we employ a trauma-informed approach to engage families. Interactive learning methods encourage parents to share experiences and practice strategies during sessions, which they then implement at home and review with the group.
Workshops: Calligraphy, Arts& crafts, chess, gardening, music workshops, hijama, acupuncture, massage and DIY
Secondary School for Girls: Ofsted registered Girls only School situated on site. Seeking to educate and inspire the future of the community. The Core Values are summarised into an acronym FITRA which stands for forbearing, inquisitive, truthful, respectful, and ambitious, and represents the qualities we seek to instil and inculcate in our 100 pupils.
SEND: Al Madina Mosque, collaborating with SEND specialists, provides impactful services focused on wellbeing, SEND interventions, and occupational therapy concepts. Tailored for children and young people aged 3-25,.
