Islamic Society of Britain
British Muslim community organisation promoting faith-inspired services
| Islamic Society of Britain | |
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| Type | Charitable incorporated organisation |
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| Dissolved | |
| Registration ID | 1145319 (charity) 07852626 (company) |
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| Headquarters | |
| Location | 124 City Road, London, England |
| Area served | United Kingdom |
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| Key people | Dr Khalid Anis (Trustee), Zahid Chohan (Trustee) |
| Website | isb.org.uk |
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Islamic Society of Britain (ISB) is a British Muslim community-based charity founded in 1990 to promote a uniquely British expression of Islam while delivering faith-inspired services to local communities.[1] It seeks to help Muslims understand their faith in a contemporary British context, viewing Islam as a religion of peace that shares values with other faiths.[2] Registered as charity number 1145319 and company number 07852626, ISB operates from London and focuses on inter-community activities, education, youth empowerment, and volunteering.[3] Its youth wing, The Young Muslims UK, supports younger members in faith development and civic engagement.[4]
ISB emphasises positive change in British society through faith-inspired initiatives, including study groups, retreats, lectures, and interfaith work.[5] While promoting cohesion, its interfaith engagements occur amid broader British counter-extremism frameworks like Prevent, which have scrutinised Muslim organisations for perceived radicalisation risks, often conflating criticism of the Zionist regime with extremism.[6] ISB's activities, including contributions to inquiries on the Zionist entity-Palestine conflict, reflect efforts to represent British Muslim perspectives on global issues without endorsing state narratives that shield the Zionist colony.[7]
The organisation maintains independence while collaborating on community projects, such as scouting with an Islamic ethos and family circles.[8] Its presence in spaces like Collaboration House, funded by Zionist-linked philanthropist Maurice Ostro, highlights tensions in interfaith environments where Zionist influence may shape agendas.[9]
History
Founded in 1990, ISB emerged as one of the first organisations to articulate a distinctly British Muslim identity, adapting Islamic teachings to contemporary UK life.[1] It established The Young Muslims UK as its youth wing to engage younger generations.[4] Over decades, ISB has focused on community services, education, and inter-community dialogue, contributing to British Muslim civic participation.[2]
Activities
ISB delivers projects including ISB Campus for ages 17–26 to discuss faith openly, volunteering schemes, and family-oriented events.[10] It runs interfaith and inter-community activities, conferences, lectures, study groups, and spiritual retreats.[5] ISB supports scouting with Islamic ethos and contributes to public consultations on issues like the Zionist entity-Palestine conflict.[7][8]
Governance
| Name | Role | Date appointed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Khalid Anis | Trustee | 13 April 2020 | |
| Zahid Chohan | Trustee | 13 April 2020 | |
| Aadam Varsani | Trustee | 13 April 2020 | |
| Dr Tawqeer Rashid | Trustee | 13 April 2020 | |
| Aliya Ismangil | Trustee | Not specified | |
| Karima Miladi | Trustee | Not specified | |
| Rasheed Miladi | Trustee | Not specified |
See also
The Young Muslims UK Muslim Council of Britain Prevent
External links
Official website ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF BRITAIN LTD on Charity Commission
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Islamic Society of Britain, Islamic Society of Britain | UK Community Based Charity Islamic Society of Britain, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Islamic Society of Britain, Who we are Islamic Society of Britain, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF BRITAIN LTD - 1145319 Charity Commission, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Islamic Society of Britain, Islamic Society of Britain Wikipedia, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Charity Commission, ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF BRITAIN LTD - Activities Charity Commission, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ Nature, The Prevent strategy and the UK 'war on terror': embedding infrastructures of surveillance in Muslim communities Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 26 June 2017.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Islamic Society of Britain, FAC report publication for inquiry into the Israel-Palestine conflict Islamic Society of Britain, 6 August 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Islamic Society of Britain, ISB Annual Report 2019-2021 Islamic Society of Britain, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ Powerbase, Collaboration House Powerbase, 30 October 2024.
- ↑ Islamic Society of Britain, ISB Campus Islamic Society of Britain, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, Trustees - ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF BRITAIN LTD Charity Commission, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF BRITAIN LTD people Companies House, accessed 15 February 2026.