Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established. It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.
CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 20 FEBRUARY 2004 AS AMENDED AT A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING ON 21 DECEMBER 2005.
Charitable objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE BCOM SHALL BE PRIMARILY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF BOLTON BOROUGH AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF:
(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHING AND MAINTENANCE OF MOSQUES AND PURSUING THE IMPROVED DELIVERY OF THEIR SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.
(2) THE PROMOTION OF RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS IN ORDER TO FOSTER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND TOLERATION.
(3) THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL; CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
(4) THE ESTABLISHING OF AN ISLAMIC COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME, (WHETHER ALONE, OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSONS OR BODY) IN ENHANCEMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
(5) THE PROMOTION OF SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES PARTICULARLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT.
Area of benefit
The area the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document.
