AFECC Community Halls-Building a Stronger Future for Glasgow’s Muslims

AFECC Community Halls-Building a Stronger Future for Glasgow’s Muslims

Alhamdulillah, we are blessed to share incredible news with our Glasgow community. The Al-Farooq Education and Community Centre (AFECC) has officially acquired a historic building on Daisy Street, Govanhill, now named AFECC Community Halls. This new Glasgow Muslim community centre will serve as a welcoming hub for learning, support, and spiritual growth—right in the heart of the neighbourhood.

Why the AFECC Community Halls Matter:

For too long, families in this area have faced significant challenges. Many residents struggled with the lack of nearby mosques and accessible spaces for prayer, classes, or community support. With limited youth services, a shortage of safe spaces, and no structured activities within walking distance, many young people drifted away from their community, values, and religious grounding. We knew this was a gap we had a responsibility to fill.

We created the AFECC Daisy street project because we believe no one should feel disconnected, unseen, or unsupported — not in a place they call home.

A Historic Building Reborn for the Community:

Al-Farooq Education & Community Centre has long served the Muslim community in Glasgow. With the acquisition of the Daisy Street structure, we are now able to extend our services beyond Dixon Avenue and bring vital support closer to families in Govanhill.

This expansion marks a significant step forward in establishing a secure, accessible, and community-driven centre for all.

Facilities and Services coming to Daisy Street:

This centre has been designed with the community at its heart. Once completed, the AFECC Community Halls will offer a wide range of facilities, including:

  • Spacious classrooms for children’s education, Islamic learning, and community workshops
  • A large auditorium with mezzanine seating suitable for events, lectures, and family gatherings
  • A fully operational food bank and soup kitchen to support vulnerable households
  • Dedicated funeral facilities, including a mortuary and Ghusl area
  • Private rooms for counseling, Sharia guidance, and youth support
  • Mother-and-toddler spaces, youth activity zones, and sports areas
  • Affordable hall hire for weddings, community events, and celebrations
  • Regular programmes such as coffee mornings for the elderly and women’s gatherings

But today, that dream is still under construction.

These facilities will make the centre a cornerstone of Islamic education in Glasgow.

Renovation Work Underway—And Why We Need Your Support

Although the vision is clear, the building is still undergoing essential renovations. As a historic structure, it requires substantial upgrades before it can safely serve the community. From structural repairs to interior development, from prayer areas to classrooms — every improvement takes us one step closer to opening the doors and welcoming the first family into the AFECC Community Halls.

This is community hall renovation charity project, and we cannot complete it without your generosity

Donate Now — Help Us Build a Better Future

By supporting the AFECC Community Halls, you are helping us create a space of unity, hope, guidance, and opportunity. Your donation is not just charity but, it is an incredible opportunity for Sadaqah Jarriyah, a continuous reward that will benefit you long after you are gone. And it makes a direct impact — not just on a building, but on the lives of the families who will rely on it for years to come. Whether you can offer a generous sum, or a small, consistent amount, every pound pushes us closer to completion.

Donate Now and help us illuminate Daisy Street with faith, unity, and hope.

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