About UKIM Peterborough
One of the city's most established and trusted institutions, delivering prevention-first, partnership-led support at scale.
Our Journey
From a small house on Cromwell Road to a landmark community hub serving all of Peterborough.
UKIM Founded
UK Islamic Mission established as a national charity for worship, education, and interfaith dialogue
Peterborough Branch Opens
Masjid Khadijah established in a small house on Cromwell Road, beginning nearly 40 years of service
iCare Launches
Community Kitchen, Food Hub, Cemetery Preservation, and Youth Team programmes begin serving Peterborough
BBC Award
Won BBC Radio Cambridgeshire "Make a Difference" Award for outstanding community service
iCare Hub Opens
Community Hub opens, expanding capacity to serve over 20,000 people annually with food and essentials
Unity Centre Bid Won
Successfully secured the New England Complex from Peterborough City Council
Our WISE Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Worship and Devotion
Supporting and empowering Muslim communities to worship and serve local needs
Inclusion and Respecting Diversity
Involving Muslim women, men, young people, and the wider community of all backgrounds
Service, Sustainability and Safety
Offering services based on needs analysis, aligned with Peterborough's strategic priorities
Excellence (Ihsan)
Striving for continuous improvement through benchmarking and quality assurance
Transparent & Accountable
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of governance, financial accountability, and safeguarding.
Democratic Governance
Elected committees at branch and national level with transparent decision-making, annual general meetings, and member voting rights.
Registered Charity
Part of a well-established registered charity with a long track record of public service, subject to regular independent audits and Charity Commission oversight.
Mosque Capacity Building
Part of the national Mosque Capacity Building Initiative, driving continuous improvement in operations, governance, and community impact.
Robust Reporting & Auditing
Annual independent audits, Charity Commission compliance, quarterly board reporting, and published accounts accessible to all stakeholders.
Key Partners
- Peterborough City Council
- Cambridgeshire Police
- NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
- Peterborough Interfaith Council