RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – A report on contributions by British Muslims to civic society was launched in Parliament on Monday.
The British Muslim Civil Society Report, written by Dr. Usaama al-Azami and commissioned by Mercy Mission UK, says there needs to be a stronger partnership between Muslims and the government.
It criticises the absence of Muslim organisations in the 16 charities that were recently awarded £1.3m through the Faith New Deal Fund, which encourages projects to tackle social issues.
And it calls on groups such as the NCVO to publish regular information on religious non-profit organisations to consider how Muslim charities fit into the wider sector.
Civil Society quotes the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities saying it does help organisations from diverse backgrounds and has given Tell Mama £5m to monitor and combat anti-Muslim hatred.