The Salam Project
BME youth outreach organisation based at Collaboration House
| The Salam Project CIC | |
|---|---|
| Type | Community interest company |
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| Dissolved | |
| Registration ID | 10246335 (company) |
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| Headquarters | |
| Location | London and Manchester, England |
| Area served | United Kingdom |
| Services | |
| Registration | |
| Key people | Ismael Lea South (Director) |
| Website | thesalamproject.org.uk |
| Remarks | |
The Salam Project CIC is a British Black and minority ethnic (BME) youth outreach and mentoring social enterprise founded in 2016, operating from Collaboration House in London and focusing on supporting young adults from urban areas into employment while challenging extremism, radicalisation, gang crime, re-offending, and ignorance.[1] Registered as company number 10246335, it positions itself as a community interest company delivering workshops, mentoring, and tutoring programmes in London and Manchester.[2] As a tenant of Collaboration House, funded by Zionist philanthropist Maurice Ostro through the Ostro Fayre Share Foundation, the organisation operates within an interfaith ecosystem that critics argue normalises the Zionist regime by embedding youth work in spaces tied to counter-extremism agendas.[3]
The Salam Project partners with entities such as the Faiths Forum for London on initiatives addressing radicalisation and community cohesion, aligning with British state Prevent strategies that often equate criticism of the Zionist colony with extremism.[4] Its work emphasises positive youth development in BME communities, yet its location in Ostro-funded premises raises questions about indirect influence from Zionist-linked networks that prioritise "harmony" over Palestinian solidarity.[5]
History
The Salam Project CIC was incorporated in 2016 as a community interest company to provide youth outreach services in urban areas.[6] It established operations in London and Manchester, initially registering an address at Collaboration House, 77–79 Charlotte Street, before later changes.[6] The organisation built on over 13 years of youth engagement experience claimed by its director, focusing on employment pathways and preventive work against social harms.[2]
Activities
The Salam Project delivers workshops on topics such as gambling and gaming harms, youth mentoring, tutoring, and community intervention to support employment and reduce re-offending.[7] It engages in anti-radicalisation efforts through partnerships, including collaborations with the Faiths Forum for London on events like interfaith fun runs and community cohesion projects.[8]
Director Ismael Lea South has highlighted hip-hop's role in youth outreach and Islam, building networks of independent youth workers across England to address extremism and unemployment.[4] The organisation participates in broader anti-extremism statements, including condemnations of abuse targeting MPs amid election campaigns.[9]
Governance
| Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ismael Lea South | Director | Leads outreach, mentoring, and anti-extremism initiatives; partners with Faiths Forum for London[5] |
| Name | Role | Date of birth | Nationality | Occupation | Appointment date | Status | Correspondence address | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdel Kareem Ibrahim Ibrahim | Director | January 1965 | British | Not specified | 22 June 2016 | Active | 129 Verney Road, London, SE16 3DA | Country of residence: United Kingdom; Identity verification due: 25 March 2026 |
| Ibrahim Janneh | Director | February 1972 | British | Not specified | 15 August 2018 | Active | 21 Rollason Road, Birmingham, England, B24 9BJ | Country of residence: England; Identity verification due: 25 March 2026 |
| Ismael Lea South | Director | May 1973 | British | Not specified | 22 June 2016 | Active | 13 Barrett Avenue, Manchester, UK, M19 3GS | Country of residence: England; Identity verification due: 25 March 2026 |
See also
Collaboration House Faiths Forum for London Maurice Ostro Ismael Lea South
External links
Official website The Salam Project on Instagram
Notes
- ↑ Ostro Foundation, Collaboration House Ostro Foundation, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Salam Project, About us The Salam Project, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ Powerbase, Collaboration House Powerbase, 30 October 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hyphen, Ismael Lea South Q&A: 'Hip-hop started my journey to Islam' Hyphen, 8 June 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Greenbelt Festival, Ismael Lea South Greenbelt Festival, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Companies House, THE SALAM PROJECT CIC filing history Companies House, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ The Salam Project, The Salam Project CIC: Youth Workshops, Mentoring & Tutoring The Salam Project, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ The Faith & Belief Forum, Fundraise for London's Charities at the Interfaith Fun Run The Faith & Belief Forum, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ Hyphen, Exclusive: UK Muslim leaders condemn abuse of MPs and Labour members Hyphen, 27 June 2024.
- ↑ Companies House, THE SALAM PROJECT CIC people Companies House, accessed 15 February 2026.