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Charity Commission Merges Mosques After 20-Year Hiatus
21 Jan
Summary
- Two West Midlands charities ordered to merge by Charity Commission.
- Commission uses rare powers not seen in over two decades.
- Merger follows years of regulatory concerns and disputes.
In an extremely rare intervention, the Charity Commission has mandated the merger of two West Midlands charities: Dudley Central Mosque and Muslim Community Centre, and The Muslim Community Centre and Mosque 1977. This action, unprecedented in over 20 years, addresses prolonged regulatory concerns and disputes over the management of Dudley Central Mosque.
A new governing document has been established to combine the charities, which have complex structures. This aims to ensure effective operation and compliance with charity law, providing a transparent pathway for community involvement.
Inquiries were launched into both organisations in July 2022 and April 2025 due to failures in accounting requirements and risks to charity property stemming from their dispute. Previous attempts to mediate and establish clear trustees since 2018 had not resolved governance issues.
