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MASJID AND ISLAMIC CENTRE

UK Registered Charity No. 1122605

2019

Bracknell Islamic Cultural SocietyUnit 7, Forest Park Business City Units 22 Horndean RoadBracknell, RG12 0XQ

Prepared by:

Sellami Meliani

Samir Sayed

Ubaid ur Rahman

Ebrahim Walele

Alhagie Sanneh

PROJECT BROCHURE

Proposal Issued:

29/04/2019

Welcome!

Whoever builds a Masjid for Allah, then Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise

Sahih al-Bukhari 439, Sahih Muslim 533

Message from BICS Imam 04

About Us and Our Vision 05

Brief History 06

Project Case - The Masjid and Islamic Centre 08

Property Acquisition 09

Our Team and Project Organisation 10

Project Background and Tentative Schedule 12

Financial Status and Fundraising Strategy 13

T&C and Payment Methods 14

Call To Action 15

Reference Letters 16

Forms - Donation and Qard-e-Hasana 19

Gallery 21

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MESSAGE FROM BICS IMAM

JazakAllah Khair

Ebrahim WaleleImam and Masjid Project Manager

To Whom it May Concern,

Assalam alaikum,

Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society (BICS) has been an active charity for more than 10 years serving the Muslim Community of this area. Bracknell is located within 30 minutes’ drive from neighbouring towns such as Reading, Slough and Camberley, and close to known venues such as Ascot racecourse, Legoland and Windsor Castle.

Alhamdulillah we have a growing Muslim Commu nity within the Bracknell district and there is now a need to establish the First Masjid in our area. Subhan Allah, it is true, there is not a single masjid in Bracknell and the surrounding area and the Muslims in Bracknell are entirely reliant on hiring public venues to pray the 5 daily prayers, jumuah prayers, taraweeh in the month of Ramadan and to facilitate educational classes. The Masjid will fulfil the purpose of establishing the worship of Allah and the vision is for it to become a centre of excellence for education, learning and development of the community Insha’Allah. One of our key aims is to build bridges of peace and unity across our multicultural society. We pray that our mosque will become a focal point for exceptional interfaith relations and dialogue, supporting social and charitable causes across all parts of the community.

Please take some time to read through our masjid project brochure and together we can establish the first Masjid in Bracknell brick by brick. Insha’Allah every Quran recited, every salah prayed, any good deeds which are done in this masjid will automatically be deposited to your good deeds when standing in front of Allah. Do not let this opportunity pass without donating today!

We are desperately in needs of funds to secure the building we have identified for the first masjid project. If you have any questions after reading this brochure please pick up the phone and call us or visit our website for further details. Most importantly please pray for us and the ummah that Allah guide us all to the straight path and unite us in jannatul firdous under his throne Ameen.

We look forward to your support and we pray to Allah to grant you the reward of whatever positive impact our Masjid produces inshaAllah.



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ABOUT US

Our vision is to build a society where Islamic values of peace, justice, and charity are established, through the correct understanding of Islam, the Quran, and the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and his companions.BICS aims to establish an Islamic centre of excellence in Bracknell Forest, to educate, inspire, provide robust social & charitable services, provide spiritual guidance and financial support mechanisms to those in need.

Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society (BICS) is a non-profit organisation serving Bracknell Forest Muslim community for more than 10 years.

ISLAMIC CENTRE

DRIVE CHANGE

PROMOTE TOLERANCE

HELP THE NEEDY

Establish an Islamic centre of excellence to serve our diverse and multicultural community. The centre will be the first mosque in the area, providing congregational prayer services, community centre, Islamic school, and a wide range of services for the youth, women and the wider community.

Partner cohesively with community groups across Bracknell Forest to support civic improvement and drive positive change. Maintain an effective system for networking and public relations with groups of other faiths. Provide robust programmes to tackle social issues of the day such as drug abuse, social inequality and religious extremism.

Build exceptional interfaith relations and dialogue, promoting tolerance and understanding across all sections of society. Provide a wide range of services that benefit all communities in the area. Provide education and outreach services that promote the understanding of Islam, through dialogue and social interaction. Establish and implement policies and strategies that provide services that can meet the social, cultural, spiritual and economic needs of the community.

Establish structured programmes to support those that are in need. The Islamic centre will be a hub of support whose primary concern will be to serve the needs of the local community and to work towards the common good.

OUR VISION



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HIS

TOR

YBRIEF HISTORY

First Taraweeh and Eid-ul-Fitr Prayers at Braybrook Community Centre

2006 BICS IS FOUNDED

Registered with Charity Commission. Charity No. 1122605

2008 BICS IS REGISTERED AS A CHARITY

Offered by Bracknell Forest on annual lease agreement.

2011 HARMANS WATER PREMISES

BICS moved to one room office space, used for the daily prayers.

2016 PRAYER ROOM

The project has been formalised and a dedicated project team was set up.

2017 MASJID AND COMMUNITY CENTRE PROJECT

A fundraising and family event was organised at the Bracknell Leisure Centre.

2018 FIRST FUNDRAISING EVENT

An urgent appeal has been launched to collect the amount needed to secure the building over the course of three months..

2019 MAJOR FUNDRAINSING CAMPAIGN



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EID AL FITR 2018Oraganised by Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society



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The first decision of our Prophet Mohammed “Peace be upon him” after entering Al Medina, was to build the Masjid of Quba. For us as Muslims, our religion is an integral part of our daily life and a holistic approach to our personal and community development. The role of the Masjid has always been instrumental and central for Muslims, hence this is a unique project as there is not a single mosque within Bracknell and the surrounding area.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The number of Muslims in the Bracknell area has increased from over 2500 as per the2010 census and is still increasing. The current prayer room (Mussalah) space is very limited and insufficient to cater for the needs of our growing community in Bracknell.

GROWING MUSLIM COMMUNITY01

ISLAMIC EDUCATION03

We are reliant on ad-hoc hiring of public venues for prayer; we regularly rent three separate areas: Prayer room (small business office) for the daily prayers, Bracknell Leisure Centre for the Jumuah prayers (+500 person) and the Open Learning Centre for Taraweeh prayers.

NO PERMANENT FACILITIES02

SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES04

THE PROJECT CASE

A lack of structured facilities makes it challenging to consistently provide Islamic education to the Muslim and wider community in Bracknell, especially for children and reverts. A ‘Madrasah’ is needed to provide young Muslims with a religious foundation in Qur’anic recitation and Islamic knowledge and values.

Our new Mosque will be a key anchor in helping us provide guidance to our youth on today’s prevalent issues; such as drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, poor diversity and inclusion, and the prevention of religious extremism. This will also help to build bridges of peace and unity across the wider Bracknell community by coming together for the common good.



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Bracknell Forest Council has kindly supported BICS to identify, and make an offer on, an open-plan, cellular office facility with significant potential. This is a self-contained, standalone building with excellent space configuration and room for growth, good/modern impression to visitors and worshippers, reasonable proximity to suppliers, local community, facilities, amenities, no congestion charges or delivery restrictions. Whilst the building has 40 private parking spaces, there are numerous additional public parking spaces nearby.

PROPERTY ACQUISITION

BU

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Ground floor office accommodation, double glazing, suspended ceilings, HVAC infrastructure, loading back door, store area and technical room.

UNIT C WATERSIDE PARK

11,000Square Feet

40+Parking Spaces

02Segregated

01Staff Kitchen

£950,000TOTAL PRICE

FLOOR PLAN

UNIT 1

INTERVIEWROOM

MEETING ROOM

UNIT 3

WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE

UNIT 2

MALE

FEMALEDIS W/C

STORE

CLEANERS

MEETING ROOM

EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN



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OUR TEAMTalent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

In 2017, BICS took the decision to put together a project team who are all working on a voluntary basis to facilitate the creation of the Masjid and Islamic centre. This team consists of a core group of members who meet on a weekly basis to discuss the Project and a second team of volunteers who meet fortnightly/monthly to assign tasks and deliver according to the core group objectives.


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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MAIN COMMITTEE

PROJECT MANAGER

EBRAHIM WALELE

PMO SUPPORT &

ADMINISTRATIONEXTERNAL PR &

STAKEHOLDER MGT.

FUNDRAISING &

SPONSORSHIP

FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT

PROPERTY

ACQUISITION

MARKETING &

COMMS

FACILITIES AND IT

MANAGEMENT

PROJECT ORGANISATION

Ebrahim WaleleImam and Project Manager

[email protected]

Ebrahim moved into Bracknell in 2016 and very quickly became involved with the community. He was blessed with both Islamic and secular education from a young age and memorised the Quran during his teenage years along with studying Islam. In his secular education he has educated to degree level and has over 10 years’ experience in managing and delivering complex and diverse projects. He intends to utilise his skills and

experience to contribute positively to this project.

Basit Larry KukoiyiiBICS Chairman

[email protected]

AbdulBasit is responsible for the strategic and day to day management of BICS. He holds an MSc in Operations and Logistics Management. He has held various management roles in the past, having previously worked for the MOD, Amazon and Asda. He has extensive experience in managing teams, strategic development and Operations. AbdulBasit has served in a variety of other voluntary roles, including madrasah teacher, supporting a youth club and homeless project and being team lead for dawah

committees back in Africa.



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A dedicated project team was set up. Several meetings with the local authorities (Bracknell Forest Council) took place to help move the project forward, which has resulted in identifying a suitable place for our future mosque.

3/06/2017 PROJECT FORMALISED

A fundraising and family event was organised at the Bracknell Leisure Centre in the presence of world renowned Quran Reciter Sheikh Abu Bakr Shateri and the Sheikh and spokesperson Navaid Aziz from Canada. More than £60,000 was raised.

5/05/20181 day event

FIRST FUNDRAISING EVENT

BICS have been actively looking at available sites that would be suitable for our future mosque. Most recently, Bracknell Forest Council is supporting BICS to offer on an 11,000 square feet (approx.) building at a cost of £950,000. The Building is close to Bracknell Town Centre.

3/14/2018 BUILDING IDENTIFIED

An urgent appeal has been launched to collect the amount needed to secure the building over the course of three months. The requisite amount will cover the deposit, professional services fees, the planning permission and initial internal development. LaunchGood crowd funding platform has been used to reach the international community online. Link to the campaign: launchgood.com/BracknellMasjid

1/02/20193-4 months

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

PROJECT BACKGROUND

TIM

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PHASE ONEFundraising Campaign

Building AcquisitionInitial Fit-Out

Public Opening

FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG

Other Developments

2019

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

SEPT OCT



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BUILDING PRICE COSTFacility Acquisition - Deposit £450,000

Facility Acquisition - Remainder £500,000

Total Price £950,000

OTHER ACQUISITION COSTSSolicitor, Survey, Planning and Permission and Initial Building Fit-Out £125,000

FINANCIAL STATUS

Donations and Qard-e-Hasana - Collecting from the local community. Approaching wealthy individuals or organisations. Regular individuals donors.

Masjid collections - dedicated team of volunteers visiting mosques across the UK.

Fundraising events - Individual sponsorship drives and ‘fun’ campaigns (e.g. coordination of sponsored events, ‘200 people to raise £1000 each’ etc)

We are encouraging and accepting all generous donations without any limitation. Our financial strategy is set as following:

A

B

CCrowd funding - International online campaign through reliable, trustworthy and Islamic platform such as LaunchGood. D

BUILDING OPERATING EXPENDITURESRunning Costs and Building Utility Rates/ Year £60,000*(*) Assuming that no staffing salaries or other resource cost are required.

BICS is committed to purchasing our new building from Bracknell Forest Council – this will maintain and strengthen community relations, ensure we follow correct procedures and help us secure the correct planning permissions.

FIN

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FUNDRAISING STRATEGY

AVAILABLE FUNDSAmount collected by BICS as of 26/04/2019 £530,000



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DTERMS & CONDITIONS

BICS are working closely with Bracknell Forest Council to help procure the Building at the right level of affordability and value-for-money. The following primary terms and conditions are applicable:

ONLINE

The easiest and quickest way for yourdonations (and any applicable GiftAid) to reach us is by donating directly and securely online.www.bracknell-ics.org.uk

GIFT AID

If you are a UK Taxpayer, please remember to GiftAid your donation.For every £1 you donate we will get £0.25 extra.

CASH/CHEQUE

Cheque payable to Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society.Address: Unit 7, Forest Park Business City Units 22 Horndean RoadBracknell, RG12 0XQ

BANK TRANSFER

Name: Bracknell Islamic Cultural SocietySort Code: 30-63-54Account Number: 46334160IBAN: GB73LOYD30635446334160BIC (SWIFT) : LOYDGB21653

£

PAYMENT METHODS

BICS is applying for all necessary planning permissions (‘change of use’) such that core Mosque services can be delivered to the Bracknell community.

The Building is being offered with a 999-year Lease

Being a registered charity, BICS will not need to pay Business Rates

BICS has an exclusivity agreement – otherwise known as a lock-out agreement - that will come into effect once the Offer is accepted. This allows BICS a specified timescale to carry out due diligence knowing that there will be no negotiation with another party – hence the importance of securing the needed funds for our urgent appeal within the correct timescales



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REFERENCE LETTER

16 April 2019

Sincerely

Sheikh Farid HaibatanCEO MRDF

To whom it may concern,

Assalam alaikum,

I have known the Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society for the past 5 years. They have been a registered charity for over 10 years serving the Muslim community and beyond in Bracknell.

In 2017 the committee formalised the 1st Masjid and Community Centre project and are now in the process of raising funds for this project. I can confirm that the community is striving towards following the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.

The 1st Masjid and Community Centre in Bracknell will be a centre of excellence for the worship of the creator, social and community services to Muslims in Bracknell and to provide educational services about Islam to those of other faiths and backgrounds.

I would highly recommend you to support this initiative. It is a ceaseless charity and one which will repay you dividends on the Day of Standing God Willing.



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RESOURCES Bracknell Forest Council, Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD T: 01344 352000 Minicom: 01344 352045 DX 33611 www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Alison Sanders Director of Resources [email protected] Our Ref: AS\dme

2 March 2018 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Dear Sir or Madam Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society Letter of Commendation to Portsmouth RC Diocese I have been asked to provide you with a letter outlining the Council’s involvement with BICS over a number of years. We have supported BICS to search for a permanent location in Bracknell for their activities over a number of years. This has proved difficult for them due to a lack of availability of suitable land and buildings and the cost of such premises. To support BICS while they were searching since 2009 they rented the building that was previously Harmans Water Community Centre. This had been closed by the Council as unsuitable for full community use as it was very difficult to make fully accessible to disabled people and had significant maintenance costs. This was intended to be a temporary arrangement until the Council determined what to do with the facility in the long term. The decision took longer than anticipated and around 2016 BICS moved out. During their time in occupation they were model tenants and worked together with the other occupants of Harmans Water Square, including the Church. We had no complaints from residents about their use of this building and they showed respect to businesses and residents. When they had to move they were relocated temporarily to one of the Council’s office units which they still occupy. We are, however, aware that this is not suitable for their longer term needs. BICS have always been excellent tenants and have fulfilled all their obligations under the terms of the lease. The Council would, therefore, be very supportive of their desire to purchase the land on South Hill Road as a permanent base. Yours faithfully Alison Sanders Director of Resources CC: Cllr Paul Bettison

Bracnell Islamic Cultural Society

DONATION FORM

Address: Unit 7, Forest Park Business units 22 Horndean Road, Forest park, Bracknell, RG12 0XQ Email: [email protected] - Phone: +44 (0) 1344 231044

Assalam AlaykumPlease complete this form and return it to BICS by email, post or hand it over.

STANDING ORDER

May Allah rewards you...

Date:D D M M Y Y Y Y

First Name

Last Name

Your Address City

Phone E-mail

Post Code

Country

Masjid Annual Zakat Other(Tick as appropriate)

SINGLE DONATION

Donation Amount (£)

Cash Cheque Bank Transfer

D D M M Y Y Y YDonation Date

Visa Master Card OtherPlease charge my Credit Card the amount of £

Card Number Expiry DateM M Y Y

Sec. Code

Name on Card Billing Address

BICS will not keep your bank details - We charge your one off donation then we discard them.

(Tick as appropriate)

The Manager ofYour Bank Name

Bank Address Post CodeYour Bank Address

Dear Sir,Please pay Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society, Account Number: 46334160, Sort Code : 30-63-54 at LIyods Bank Plc, 10 High Street Bracknell, RG12 1BT,

The amount of £ Frequency Starting from Until

from my Account Number Sort Code

Name and Signature 1 Name and Signature 2

GIFT AID DECLARATIONIf you are an individual tax payer, paying income tax and/or capital gains tax, you can make your donations grow by 25% at no extra cost to

you ! for every £100 you donate Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society (BICS) can claim an extra £25 from the HMRC. All you need to do is authorise

this by signing the following declaration / you can cancel at any time

I am a UK taxpayer and I authorise Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society to reclaim Gift Aid on my donation of £ __________________________

Donation Purpose

and on any donation I have made in the past 4 years and I make in the future until further notice. I understand that if I pay less Income Tax

and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference.

DateD D M M Y Y Y Y

SIgnature

(Tick as appropriate)Payment Method

RESOURCES Bracknell Forest Council, Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD T: 01344 352000 Minicom: 01344 352045 DX 33611 www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Alison Sanders Director of Resources [email protected] Our Ref: AS\dme

2 March 2018 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Dear Sir or Madam Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society Letter of Commendation to Portsmouth RC Diocese I have been asked to provide you with a letter outlining the Council’s involvement with BICS over a number of years. We have supported BICS to search for a permanent location in Bracknell for their activities over a number of years. This has proved difficult for them due to a lack of availability of suitable land and buildings and the cost of such premises. To support BICS while they were searching since 2009 they rented the building that was previously Harmans Water Community Centre. This had been closed by the Council as unsuitable for full community use as it was very difficult to make fully accessible to disabled people and had significant maintenance costs. This was intended to be a temporary arrangement until the Council determined what to do with the facility in the long term. The decision took longer than anticipated and around 2016 BICS moved out. During their time in occupation they were model tenants and worked together with the other occupants of Harmans Water Square, including the Church. We had no complaints from residents about their use of this building and they showed respect to businesses and residents. When they had to move they were relocated temporarily to one of the Council’s office units which they still occupy. We are, however, aware that this is not suitable for their longer term needs. BICS have always been excellent tenants and have fulfilled all their obligations under the terms of the lease. The Council would, therefore, be very supportive of their desire to purchase the land on South Hill Road as a permanent base. Yours faithfully Alison Sanders Director of Resources CC: Cllr Paul Bettison

Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society

QARD-E-HASANA AGREEMENT

SECTION A - TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LENDER

Address: Unit 7, Forest Park Business units 22 Horndean Road, Forest park, Bracknell, RG12 0XQ Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 (0) 1344 231044

Assalam AlaykumPlease complete SECTION A and return the form to BICS for further processing.

I ............................................................................... of ............................................................................................................................................................................................

hereby lend a sum of £ ................................................................ ( ..................................................................................................................................................... )

as Qard-e-Hasana - interest free - to Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society for a period of .................... Months (minimum

..................................................................... or to his

next of kin ............................................................................... on ...............................................................................

Lender SignatureD D M M Y Y Y Y

Witness 1 Name Address


On behalf of Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society, we confirm receipt of £ ..........................................................................................................

from ............................................................................... as Qard-e-Hasana to Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society. We, the trustees of

Brackell Islamic Cultural Society, agree to repay the loan (Qard-e-Hasana) to ............................................................................................

or his/her next of kin on

Trustee 1 Name Signature DateD D M M Y Y Y Y

Trustee 2 Name Signature DateD D M M Y Y Y Y

Receipt No

I ............................................................................... hereby confirm receipt of £ as repayement of the ............................................................

Qard-e-Hasana.

Lender Signature DateD D M M Y Y Y Y

12 months) . Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society agrees to pay back the loan to

SECTION B - TO BE COMPLETED BY BICS TRUSTEES

SECTION C - UPON REPAYMENT OF LOAN

May Allah rewards you...

Date

(Mandatory)

(Optional)

Signature

Signature



Signature

Signature

...............................................................................

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This picture was taken during the Khutbah prayer of 11/01/2019. The usual prayer venue for Jumuah at Bracknell Leisure Centre was booked for another event leaving no choice than praying outdoor being exposed to rain and cold.

EID AL FITR 2017The Eid was honored by the presence of Bracknell Forest Mayor Tina McKenzie.

EID AL FITR 2018BICS team enjoying serving candy to the community kids.

FUNDRAISING EVENT 2018Food stalls section.

EID AL FITR 2018The kids had a wonderful time together celebrating the Eid. G

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