Two Appeals.
One Vision.
Southend Mosque
We are raising £1,000,000 across two landmark appeals — £750,000 to acquire two adjoining properties and £250,000 for a mezzanine floor extension. Together, they will transform Southend Mosque for generations to come.
Total Campaign Progress
£1,000,000 Goal
Two Appeals.
One Transformational Vision.
Two landmark appeals — property acquisition and a mezzanine extension — that together will transform Southend Mosque's capacity to serve our growing community for generations.
Purchase two adjoining residential properties adjacent to the mosque — securing permanent space for community activities, facilities, and sustainable rental income.
Build a first-floor mezzanine across the existing building, creating approximately 500 additional prayer spaces for Mussallen — a transformational expansion of prayer capacity.
Property Acquisition
Purchase two adjoining residential properties and a parking area to expand the mosque's footprint permanently.
Mezzanine Extension
A new mezzanine floor extension (lawfulness certificate submitted to Southend Council) to dramatically increase prayer capacity.
Youth & Education
Dedicated facilities for Maktab, youth programmes, and educational initiatives that serve the next generation.
Family & Community
Essential spaces for community activities, family programmes, and sisters' facilities that our congregation urgently needs.
Financial Sustainability
Rental income from the properties will generate sustainable revenue to support the mosque's long-term financial independence.
Future Generations
Securing this expansion now ensures Southend Mosque can serve the Muslim community for decades to come.
The Fundraising Plan
A structured, multi-channel approach combining Qard e Hasna, major donors, digital fundraising, Friday appeals, and events — across both appeals.
Transformational Gifts
- Meetings with high-capacity donors
- Gifts of £5,000 – £200,000
- Naming recognition opportunities
- Pledge campaigns with clear timelines
Jumu'ah Collection
- Weekly fundraising updates post-Salah
- QR codes and contactless payments
- Progress updates to maintain momentum
- Digital giving promoted every week
Online Fundraising
- LaunchGood crowdfunding campaign
- WhatsApp, Facebook & Instagram
- Email marketing & SMS campaigns
- Peer-to-peer fundraising pages
- Live online sessions & scholars
Community Fundraisers
- Charity gala dinner
- Family fundraising day
- Sponsored walks & youth events
- Iftar and special occasion appeals
12-Week Digital Roadmap
A phased digital strategy to build momentum, sustain engagement, and close the campaign strong.
Launch
- Campaign video launch
- LaunchGood page live
- Campaign branding & hashtag
- Digital volunteer team recruited
Awareness
- Daily WhatsApp broadcasts
- Short video testimonials
- Peer-to-peer fundraisers activated
- Live Q&A on Facebook & Instagram
Momentum
- Scholar & influencer collaboration
- Themed giving days
- Matching donation drive
- Milestone celebrations
Final Push
- Countdown campaign
- Increased posting frequency
- 48-hour intensive appeal
- Community ambassador mobilisation
Qard e Hasna — Donation Form
Provide an interest-free Qard e Hasna to help secure the properties.
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Every Pound Counts
Your donation — however large or small — brings us one step closer to securing this property for the benefit of the whole community.
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THE UK ISLAMIC MISSION SOUTHEND ON SEA
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Donation Reference FR 26
191-197 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9DH | 01702 347265
Donate@southendmosque.org | Donate.southendmosque@ukim.org