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Al-Farooq Education and Community Centre

Also known as: Afecc

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC047177
Status
Active
Registered
Feb. 14, 2017
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
32-38 Dixon Avenue
Glasgow
G42 8EJ

Contact

Website
afecc.co.uk
Screenshot of the Al-Farooq Education and Community Centre website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended'

Al-Farooq Education and Community Centre (AFECC) in Glasgow serves a diverse community by providing inclusive support, education, and spiritual growth. It operates a food bank distributing over 14,000 parcels annually to combat food insecurity, partners with schools, and engages in global humanitarian aid like disaster relief and clean water projects. AFECC promotes environmental care through local clean-up initiatives and cycle racks. Its education programmes include Qur’anic classes, women’s Islamic diplomas, and early childhood support groups. Daily prayers, Ramadan events, and family gatherings nurture faith and community bonds. AFECC also fosters intercultural understanding via tours and exhibitions. Recent building refurbishments aim to expand its community services.

Beneficiaries: 'People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: AFECC will work in partnership with all relevant stakeholders in pursuance of its charitable aims as summarised below: 1. To promote and advance the religious education of Muslims according to the Ahle Hadees school of thought 2. The promotion and advancement of education through the provision of information. education. training. capacity building/leadership and mentoring programmes 3. The prevention/ relief of poverty and the advancement of health through the provision of a food bank. information/sign posting service and sporting initiatives 4. The provision of recreational facilities in the form of a community centre/hall which will be used to deliver a range of classes and activities for the benefit of the community. 5. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Geography

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
UK and overseas

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Feb. 28, 2025 £837,399 £456,727 6
Feb. 28, 2024 £667,335 £363,187 5
Feb. 28, 2023 £593,665 £351,248 5
Feb. 28, 2022 £359,072 £185,380 5
Feb. 28, 2021 £161,914 £129,156 4