iCare Foodbank
Volunteer-driven food hub and kitchen providing parcels, hot meals, clothing and essentials to families in need. Since 2021, about 60,000 people from all backgrounds have received assistance.
~25,000 kg food redistributed
Peterborough Unity Centre
A landmark community hub for worship, learning, and service — serving all of Peterborough
Why Peterborough Needs the Unity Centre
Our beloved Masjid Khadijah has served us for nearly 40 years — but we've outgrown it
Masjid Khadijah at 311–313 Cromwell Road will remain open and continue serving the local community. The Unity Centre is a new flagship facility designed to extend our reach across the whole city.
Today — Cromwell Road
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Growing congregation
Growing congregation causes severe overcrowding. On Friday prayers and Eid, worshippers pray on the pavement outside due to lack of space.
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No dedicated parking
Zero parking facilities, causing congestion on residential streets and accessibility issues for elderly and disabled members.
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Limited site
Two converted terraced houses cannot accommodate the breadth of services — youth activities, food bank, school visits, and women's programmes compete for cramped space.
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Logistical constraints
Visiting school coaches can't find safe drop-off points. Food bank operations are hampered by cramped quarters.
Tomorrow — Unity Centre
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Purpose-built prayer halls
Spacious, accessible prayer halls designed for the growing congregation, with dedicated areas for men and women.
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Dedicated parking, EV charging & bike storage
On-site parking with electric vehicle charging points and secure bicycle storage, ensuring accessibility for all.
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16+ distinct facility types under one roof
Worship, education, enterprise, health, and community — all purpose-designed to serve a diverse city.
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Designed for scale
Serving the whole city, not just the immediate neighbourhood — a true civic asset for all of Peterborough.
Masjid Khadijah will continue to serve our local community.
The Unity Centre extends our reach city-wide.
40 Years of Serving Peterborough
Since 1986, we've been at the heart of our community
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People Helped
Since 2021 through iCare and community programmes
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Food Redistributed
Surplus food saving families from hunger
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Meals Provided
Hot meals and food parcels for those in need
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Volunteers
Dedicated community members giving their time
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People Counselled
Supporting refugees and British citizens through welfare services
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CO₂e Saved
Through eco-friendly EV/hybrid volunteer collections
What We Do
Comprehensive programmes serving people of all backgrounds across Peterborough
Youth Clubs & Education
Youth clubs running for over 30 years offering sports, homework help, martial arts, and character-building workshops. Duke of Edinburgh Awards and iAspire mentoring programme.
300 children in supplementary school
Interfaith & Community Cohesion
Regular interfaith events, mosque open days, Eid in the Park celebrations, and school visits educating thousands of children about Islamic culture and British Muslim heritage.
Longstanding Interfaith Council member
Women's Empowerment
Women's health and fitness activities, social programmes, volunteering opportunities, and dedicated governance roles ensuring women's voices shape our organisation.
Female governance commitment
Counselling & Welfare
Pastoral care and counselling by our Imams, supporting individuals and families with marital advice, youth mentorship, domestic abuse signposting, and crisis intervention.
200+ people counselled
Ramadan Support
Every evening during Ramadan, hot iftar meals served to up to 100 people nightly for the last 10+ years. First mosque in the UK to run a Trussell Trust Foodbank.
100 meals nightly for 10+ years
Be Part of Something Historic
The Unity Centre will be Peterborough's biggest social enterprise project in years — a defining landmark serving all communities for generations.