Accreditation Process

The Beacon Mosque initiative offers Mosque leadership the ability to rate their Mosque against a set criteria to achieve 3, 4 or 5-star rating.  A 5-star rated Beacon Mosque truly serves both its congregation and the wider community, through an efficient, inclusive and sustainable provision of services.

The optimal utilisation of a Mosque is only achieved when leadership, management and members begin to understand the scope and purpose of the Mosque; how it is not just simply a place for prayer, but a focal point for the entire community to serve, safeguard and support.

GLOBAL INITIATIVE

3, 4 and 5-star Mosque accreditation is open globally for Mosques to apply for and attain a kitemark of excellence for their institution.

HOW TO BECOME AN ACCREDITED BEACON MOSQUE

Enquire

To enquire about attaining Mosque accreditation, complete the online ‘Rate Your Mosque’ form or contact us on: 01494 416 202

Audit

Our team will liase with the Mosque to conduct an audit of the institution, assessing the ten categories that comprise the Beacon Mosque standards – View the ten standards here.

Certification

Once the audit has been completed, we will advise the Mosque of the star rating achieved and provide a formal document with certificate showcasing the Beacon Mosque accreditation.

3-Star Beacon Mosque Criteria

3-Star Beacon Mosque Criteria

  • Have a well-functioning management structure in place which is followed and held accountable
  • Have a set of appropriate policies and procedures covering the basic aspects of Mosque management
  • Purpose-built Mosque building meeting all health and safety guidelines
  • Appropriately qualified and experienced staff
  • Adequate financial management of the Mosque
  • Adequate number of services for the general Mosque membership
  • Adequate evidence of decision-making processes (e.g. minutes, contracts)
  • Offer a limited range of services for women or elderly and vulnerable people
  • Operation of a Madrassah, Maktab or supplementary school, providing Islamic education for children up to the age of 16
  • Adequate online presence, showcasing activities and services to wider audience.

4-Star Beacon Mosque Criteria

4-Star Beacon Mosque Criteria

  • Have a well-functioning management structure in place which is followed, held accountable and demonstrates good working practices
  • Have a set of appropriate policies and procedures covering all aspects of Mosque management
  • Purpose-built Mosque building meeting all health and safety guidelines with appropriate space to carry out additional services, such as funerals
  • Appropriately qualified and experienced staff with a consistent recruitment process
  • Good financial management of the Mosque, with financial reserves to cover 6 months of operating costs
  • A fair number of services for the general Mosque membership and Muslim community
  • Good evidence of decision-making processes (e.g. minutes, contracts) with history of previous external audits
  • Offer a variety of services to women, elderly and vulnerable members of the community or new Muslims
  • Operation of a Madrassah, Maktab or supplementary school, offering a wide range of Islamic educational services for children up to the age of 16
  • Strong online presence, showcasing activities and services to wider audience.

5-Star Beacon Mosque Criteria

5-Star Beacon Mosque Criteria

  • Have an extremely well-functioning management structure in place which is followed, held accountable and demonstrates good working practices and can demonstrably sustain the loss of key leadership personnel
  • Have a set of appropriate policies and procedures covering all aspects of the Mosque’s operations with appropriate insurance and legal cover for staff and volunteers
  • Purpose-built Mosque building meeting all health and safety guidelines with dedicated space to carry out additional services, such as funerals. A section of the Mosque is also available for community use such as bereavements or family events.
  • Appropriately qualified and experienced staff with a consistent recruitment process. Staff reviews must also be held as well as appropriate training for each employee.
  • Exceptional financial management of the Mosque, with financial reserves to cover 6-12 months of operating costs as well as demonstrating self-sufficiency (the ability to general funds commercially and not wholly rely on donations)
  • A range of services for the Mosque membership and the wider community, reaching out to people of other faiths
  • Strong evidence of good decision-making processes, with evidence of scrutiny, public reports and meeting governmental standards (e.g. Companies House, Charity Commission)
  • Offer an extended range of services to women, elderly and vulnerable members of the community and new Muslims
  • Operation of a Madrassah, Maktab or supplementary school, offering a wide range of Islamic educational services for children up to the age of 16 as well as post-16 education such as Alim/Alimah training
  • Strong, consistent online presence, showcasing activities and services to wider audience, with regular videos, posters and communique on main platforms.

Rate your Mosque against the Beacon Mosque standards with our online form now