بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Live Campaign — Launching 1st July 2026
مَن بَنَى مَسْجِدًا لِلَّهِ بَنَى اللَّهُ لَهُ بَيْتًا فِي الجَنَّةِ
"Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise." — Bukhari & Muslim

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.

£1,000,000
Total Appeal Target
£750,000
Appeal 1 — Property Acquisition
£250,000
Appeal 2 — Mezzanine Floor
1st July 2026
Campaign Launch

Total Campaign Progress

£1,000,000 Goal
£0 £250k £500k £750k £1m
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Time-Sensitive Opportunity
We have a rare opportunity to acquire two adjoining properties (Appeal 1 — £750,000) and build a mezzanine floor extension creating 400+ spaces for Mussallen (Appeal 2 — £250,000). A property offer has been made subject to independent valuation. Campaign launches 1st July 2026 — your support in the opening weeks is critical.

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.

Appeal 1
£750,000
Property Acquisition

Purchase two adjoining residential properties adjacent to the mosque — securing permanent space for community activities, facilities, and sustainable rental income.

🏘️ Two 2-bed houses acquired
🅿️ Parking area included
Appeal 2
£250,000
Mezzanine Floor Extension

Build a first-floor mezzanine across the existing building, creating approximately 500 additional prayer spaces for Mussallen — a transformational expansion of prayer capacity.

🕌 ~400 new spaces for Mussallen
📋 Lawfulness certificate submitted
🏗️ Southend Council application live
📚 Youth & education facilities
Combined Target
£1,000,000
£750k
Appeal 1
+
£250k
Appeal 2
=
£1,000,000
Total
Appeal 1 — £750,000 (75%) Appeal 2 — £250,000 (25%)
🏘️

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.

£400,000
Major Donors

Transformational Gifts

  • Meetings with high-capacity donors
  • Gifts of £5,000 – £200,000
  • Naming recognition opportunities
  • Pledge campaigns with clear timelines
£200,000
Friday Appeals

Jumu'ah Collection

  • Weekly fundraising updates post-Salah
  • QR codes and contactless payments
  • Progress updates to maintain momentum
  • Digital giving promoted every week
£200,000
Digital Campaign

Online Fundraising

  • LaunchGood crowdfunding campaign
  • WhatsApp, Facebook & Instagram
  • Email marketing & SMS campaigns
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising pages
  • Live online sessions & scholars
£200,000
Events

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.

Phase 1
Weeks 1–2

Launch

  • Campaign video launch
  • LaunchGood page live
  • Campaign branding & hashtag
  • Digital volunteer team recruited
Phase 2
Weeks 3–6

Awareness

  • Daily WhatsApp broadcasts
  • Short video testimonials
  • Peer-to-peer fundraisers activated
  • Live Q&A on Facebook & Instagram
Phase 3
Weeks 7–10

Momentum

  • Scholar & influencer collaboration
  • Themed giving days
  • Matching donation drive
  • Milestone celebrations
Phase 4
Weeks 11–12

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.

🤝 Interest-Free
Shariah Compliant
📜 Bilateral Legal
Agreement
🔒 UKIM Charity
Umbrella
📅 3-Year
Repayment Plan

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