Al-Ansaar Welfare & Education

Al-Ansaar Welfare & Education is a UK-registered nonprofit organization and charity dedicated to Islamic education and welfare activities. Established in October 2001, it operates primarily within Lancashire and focuses on the educational and welfare needs of children and young people, while also providing support to elderly individuals and communities domestically and overseas. It is registered under the Charity number 1100482.

History and Mission

Al-Ansaar Welfare & Education began initially with the publication of a monthly newsletter aimed at community engagement. By December 2002, it expanded its educational outreach through the establishment of the "Madrasah Tajweedul Quran," an evening supplementary school providing Islamic education to children[1].

The organization's core mission encompasses two main objectives: education and welfare. While the majority of its efforts (over 90%) concentrate on education, specifically Islamic religious teaching, it actively conducts welfare projects in partnership with other UK registered charities to assist vulnerable communities worldwide[2].

Activities and Services

Al-Ansaar offers a variety of educational programs and services tailored to different age groups and educational needs:

• Evening Maktab classes for boys and girls to learn Quranic studies and Islamic teachings.
• Sanatayn classes for youth aged 12 and above.
• Hifz classes specifically for boys focused on Quran memorization.
• Alimiyyah curriculum courses, which are advanced Islamic studies, offered both for boys (through The Suffah Institute) and girls.
• Nikah (marriage) services, counselling, and guidance for community members.
• Teacher training and advisory support for other Maktabs.
• Publication of in-house educational materials to support Islamic learning[1][3].

Welfare Projects

Alongside education, Al-Ansaar engages in various welfare activities aimed at poverty alleviation and emergency aid both locally and internationally. The organization seeks to conduct at least one significant welfare project annually, involving the distribution of food, hygiene kits, and other essential aid to refugees, vulnerable populations, and impoverished communities in regions such as Syria, Greece, Rohingya refugee camps, Albania, India, and locally in the UK.

These projects also include Ramadan iftar packs, masjid construction support, and assistance to girls’ boarding schools. They integrate educational lessons in compassion and mercy to foster community values among the organization's children and youth participants[2].

Governance and Legal Status

Al-Ansaar Welfare & Education is registered with the UK Charity Commission under number 1100482 and is recognized as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital. Incorporated on 29 June 2002, the charity regularly files accounts and compliance statements in line with UK regulations.

The charity’s activities fall under the standard industrial classification of activities of religious organizations, reflecting its primary focus on religious education and community welfare[3][4][5].

Area of Operation

The charity primarily operates within Lancashire but extends its welfare projects internationally. Its beneficiary groups include children, youth, and elderly members of the Muslim community, supporting them through religious education, social services, and welfare aid[4].

Al-Ansaar Welfare & Education continues to serve as a vital institution for Islamic education and humanitarian support, striving to nurture both the spiritual and social well-being of its community members.

[1] https://alansaar.org.uk [2] https://alansaar.org.uk/welfare/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1100482&subid=0 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/3993349/what-who-how-where [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04473590