MCB Connect - The Regional Forums
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is launching seven Regional Forums to strengthen local community engagement, representation, and action. These forums will provide a platform for grassroots voices to influence wider decision-making and build collaboration across sectors.
Our Regions
- Scotland – Cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen etc.
- Northern Ireland – Cities like Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn etc.
- Wales – Cities like Cardiff, Swansea, Newport etc.
- North of England – Cities like Bradford, Manchester, Liverpool etc.
- Midlands – Cities like Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester etc.
- London – 32 boroughs like Newham, Ealing, Lewisham etc.
- South of England – Cities like Reading, Southampton, Bristol etc.
Objectives
The Connect Regional Forums will:
- Tackle local and regional issues through grassroots-led dialogue and action.
- Encourage collaboration, partnerships, and the sharing of resources across community sectors.
- Celebrate community achievements through an Annual Regional Appreciation Event.
- Promote MCB’s vision of a united, empowered, and positively impactful British Muslim community:
“We envision a future where British Muslim communities are united in purpose, empowered in voice, and serving as an integral part of the fabric of British society-flourishing in faith, contributing to the common good, and inspiring positive change across the nation.”
Who Should Join?
We invite organisations and individuals to participate in their regional connect meetings, including:
- Mosques and mosque councils
- Women-led organisations
- Refugee and migrant support groups
- Convert/revert support initiatives
- Civic and third-sector organisations
- Businesses and Friends of MCB
- Other organisations aligned with MCB’s values and mission
Meetings
- Monthly virtual meetings (via Zoom)
- Twice-yearly in-person gatherings in each region
- Annual Regional Event to recognise achievements and strengthen community-stakeholder relationships
Get Involved
To register for your upcoming regional, connect meeting, please use the Zoom registration link below.
Winter Term
October:
London – Mon 13 Oct, 7-8pm
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Midlands – Tue 14 Oct, 7-8pm
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South – Wed 15 Oct, 7-8pm
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Northern Ireland – Thurs 16 Oct, 8-9pm
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November:
London – Mon 10 Nov, 7pm
Northern Ireland – Thu 13 Oct, 8:15pm
Midlands – Tue 11 Nov, 7pm
South – Fri 14 Nov, 6pm
December:
- Details coming soon – in-person event!
If your region is not listed above, it is currently under development and updates will be shared in due course. We are working with our partners, including the Muslim Council of Wales, the Muslim Council of Scotland, and the Muslim Council of Northern Ireland, to deliver regional forums in these areas.
For further information, please email us at [email protected].