About Us - Winchester Muslim Cultural Association

Winchester Muslim Cultural Association (WMCA) is a registered charity with number 1210318, the Charities Governing Document states that the Charity’s purpose is to:

1. To advance the Islamic religion in Winchester and surrounding areas for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, information provision and establishing and maintaining buildings for religious worship and other religious use in order to enlighten the public about the Islamic religion.

2. To advance the education of the public in the Islamic religion and language and the culture and heritage of Muslims in general.

3. To further any charitable purpose consistent with the teachings of Islam according to the laws of England and Wales.

OUR MISSION

To enhance the Islamic faith and to work with other interfaith groups. Our values are built on respect and tolerance and pursuing charitable causes for all communities. ENGAGE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE

OUR COMMUNITY

The Muslim community in Winchester is modest in size, with a diverse range of backgrounds, including Afghan, Syrian, Ghanaian, Moroccan, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and White British.

OUR VISION

To engage with the Winchester Community, and welcome people to come and learn more about us and what we do. We aim to deliver the true message of Islam.

The Hyde Hall was purchased by the WMCA in January 2024. The Masjid / Community Centre is a grade 2 listed building and requires work both internally and externally to bring it back to it's former glory. We are still in the very early stages of getting assessments of the work required, obtaining architectural drawings and all the necessary structural and planning requirements. We will then create a targeted marketing campaign to raise the money required In-Shaa-Allah (God Willing).