National Project Delivery

MINAB (Mosque and Imams National Advisory Body)

Faith Associates was commissioned to support and undertake a national consultation across the United Kingdom on the Mosques Imams National Advisory Body (MINAB). Faith Associates supported Lord Nazir Ahmed on a national road show to seek the views of Mosque officials and worshipers on MINAB. Faith Associates prepared and supported the launch of MINAB in June 2006.

Get a copy of the report: Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board (MINAB) Consultation Report

See the photo gallery of MINAB Launch

The Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board (MINAB) is an advisory and facilitatory body which is community-led and independent.  It works with and represents all Muslim traditions and schools of thought. 
The MINAB was formally launched on 27th June 2006.  The first stage of creating the MINAB was a national consultation, which sought views on issues such as the accreditation of Imams, better governance of mosques and interfaith activity.  Through this consultation process, the draft standards and constitution of the MINAB were developed. 
Following the launch of the draft constitution and standards in November 2007, there followed a further process of consultation with representatives of mosques, Islamic centres, Imam training institutes, leaders and scholars.  The consultation events took place in all the major cities in the UK and this work was undertaken by an interim steering group, comprising of representatives from the four founder organisations: Al-Khoei Foundation, British Muslim Forum, Muslim Association of Britain and Muslim Council of Britain. 
On 10th May 2009, the General Council of Members will meet to adopt the constitution and elect its Executive Board to replace the interim steering group which will direct the future work of the MINAB
www.minab.org.uk
 

Strategic Development – Charity and Community Development 

Tackling Narcotics and Social Cohesion
Faith Associates develop a ground up strategy to support vulnerable individuals and families affected by drugs misuse in parts of the UK and abroad with collaborative working with UK based drugs action teams (DAT’s) and international agencies such as the WHO, UNODC, Dubai Police. The programme of work was developed and delivered for a UK based charity www.rightstart.org.uk

Community Development

Engagement strategies for ethnic minorities

Faith Associates has provided high level and practical advice to local, national and international policy makers and deliverers on effective strategies for the engagement of ethnic minority and faith communities. Members of the Faith Associates have supported and facilitated the emergence of community voices for the advancement of local concerns and collaborative community participation and engagement.