Summary of objectives
Deliver a Smile remains committed to its charitable objectives of advancing the Islamic faith, relieving poverty and promoting education for the benefit of the public. During the year, the charity continued supporting communities throughout the United Kingdom through a range of faith-based, educational and community initiatives.
Advancement of the Islamic Faith
Supporting mosques and Islamic centres across the United Kingdom remains central to our mission. During the year, the charity provided financial assistance towards the development and improvement of mosque facilities, helping them expand their capacity to deliver worship, education and community services.
This year, the charity supported a number of mosque development projects, including:
1.Donating £48,900 towards the construction and development of a mosque building, together with support for its digital fundraising infrastructure.
2.Donating £60,000 towards the refurbishment of educational and community facilities, including classrooms, offices and community spaces.
In addition to financial support, the charity provided governance advice and organisational development support to a number of Islamic centres across the United Kingdom. This included assistance with:
•Improving governance structures .
•Strengthening financial planning and sustainability.
•Enhancing organisational effectiveness and compliance .
•Developing educational programmes and long-term strategic planning.
Advancement of Education
Education remains a key part of the charity’s work in promoting understanding, community cohesion and personal development.
During the year the charity supported a range of educational initiatives including:
1.Supporting Islamic educational programmes through curriculum development, teacher support and educational resources.
2.Supporting projects that encourage dialogue, mutual understanding and positive community engagement between people of different backgrounds.
The charity also sponsored a national educational speaking tour, visiting more than 30 mosques and Islamic centres across over 20 cities in the United Kingdom. The tour provided educational talks, spiritual encouragement and opportunities to engage directly with local communities while helping to identify the needs and challenges facing Islamic institutions.
As we reflect on the year, Deliver a Smile is proud of the progress made in advancing its charitable objectives. Through continued support for Islamic centres, educational initiatives and community development, the charity has strengthened communities and positively impacted many lives across the United Kingdom.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to expanding our reach, increasing our impact and working collaboratively to build stronger, more resilient communities founded upon faith, compassion and service.
These achievements would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our volunteers and the support of our partners. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to our work and look forward to continuing this important mission in the year ahead.