1. What a charity is set up to achieve

General Charitable Purposes
The Ponders End Community Centre is set up to achieve a broad range of charitable purposes that focus on advancing the Islamic religion, alleviating poverty, and promoting education within the Muslim community in London borough of Enfield.
Religious Activities: The Centre is primarily focused on advancing the Islamic religion, providing a space for worship, religious education, and the dissemination of Islamic teachings. This is based on the belief in the core tenets of Islam, particularly the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The Prevention or Relief of Poverty: Another key objective is to provide practical assistance for those facing financial difficulties, ensuring that individuals and families in need receive the support they require, whether through food, financial aid, or other essential services.

Education/Training: The Centre also aims to advance education, with a focus on providing educational opportunities, including language classes, training, and other forms of personal development for individuals of all ages within the community.

2. How it achieves it

Provision of Buildings/Facilities/Open Space
The Ponders End Community Centre provides a safe and accessible physical space where various activities related to worship, education, and community engagement can take place. This includes:
Prayer spaces for congregational worship.
Community halls and classrooms for educational activities, events, and meetings.
Cultural spaces for celebrating Islamic and Muslim heritage.
Provides Services
Religious Services: The Centre offers regular prayers (Salah), lectures, and Islamic guidance. This includes regular Jumu’ah prayers and other community events such as Ramadan iftar gatherings and Eid celebrations.

Support Services: It provides financial assistance, food distributions, and counselling services for individuals and families experiencing hardship. This is aimed at reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable members of the community.

Social Services: The Centre works closely with other charities and local services to support individuals in need of healthcare, housing, employment advice, and other social services.

Provides Education/Advocacy/Advice/Information
Religious Education: The Centre provides Islamic education through supplementary schools for children and adults. This includes Quranic studies, Islamic history, and teachings on the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Language and Skill-Based Education: It offers language classes, such as English, Arabic, and potentially Somali, to help members of the community improve their communication skills, integrate more effectively into society, and enhance employment opportunities.

Advocacy and Advice: The Centre also offers advocacy services and advice on issues such as immigration, welfare benefits, legal advice, and employment rights, which are particularly beneficial for people who are new to the country or those with limited access to such services.