Membership Area

MCWAS+Member+Image.jpg
sold out
MCWAS Membership Application 2024 (Half Year)
£25.00
Apply for Membership

Why should I become a member?

Since establishing the new CIO in August 2020 a new Board of Trustees have been elected. There has also been the appointment of a new Imam and the full time role of a MCWAS Centre Manager in addition to number of support workers to improve and enhance the delivery of services to the wider Muslim community.

2024 will be a critical and exciting year for the organisation to begin the development of MCWAS’ Medium-Long Term Strategic Plans whilst continuing to implement the remaining activities. We have achieved a lot in last 2 years; it is time to start thinking for the future and formulate our Centre’s priorities for the next decade.

Becoming a member of MCWAS is your way of:

  • Participating in shaping the future of this important community centre.

  • Having your voice heard on key issues that affect you and the local community.

Members commit to participating in the oversight of the charity through:

  • General meetings.

  • Raising resolutions relevant to the charity.

  • Participating constructively for the good of the charity and its beneficiaries.

  • Voting in Trustee elections and Resolution Proposals

Am I eligible to become a member?

The essential criteria for becoming a member of MCWAS are set out in Section 9 of the constitution.

In summary you must:

  • Be an individual person, i.e. not a business or representing any other entity or person other than yourself.

  • Be at least 18 years old.

  • Live in Sutton or a surrounding borough: Croydon, Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Epsom and Ewell, Reigate and Banstead.

  • Be a Muslim, believing in Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah grant him blessings and peace) as His final prophet and messenger.

  • Have a real and genuine connection with the centre including regular physical attendance at the centre at least once a month regularly.

  • Be interested in furthering the purposes of MCWAS.

  • Pay a membership fee.

  • Accept their duties of membership and abide by the constitutional rules and Code of Conduct for members

Code of Conduct

By becoming a member, you must agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct for Members:

  1. I will act within the governing document, UK law and the laws of Islam. I will ensure that I am aware of the content of the MCWAS constitution and the law as it applies to MCWAS.

  2. I will act in the best interests of the charity as a whole, always considering what is best for MCWAS, its beneficiaries, members and stakeholders and avoiding bringing it into disrepute.

  3. I will work within the powers and limitations set out in the charity’s constitution.

  4. I will attend Quarterly Members Meetings and other appointments or give apologies if I am unable to attend.

  5. I understand that my membership means that I am entitled to be informed about finances, operations and strategy and to elect Trustees.

  6. I will prepare for members meetings such as the AGM, including by reading the papers that have been provided to me in advance, querying unclear or difficult things and thinking through issues in good time before meetings.

  7. I will engage actively in respectful discussion, debate and voting in meetings. I will contribute positively, listen carefully, challenge sensitively and avoid conflict. I will value and promote compromise. I will avoid speaking over others, raising my voice, verbal abuse, causing offence or using aggressive gestures or tones. I recognise that there will be zero tolerance for any physical threats or violence towards any attendee, Member or Trustee of MCWAS.

  8. I will only submit resolutions and proposals to meetings that are appropriate and constructive, and will seek to debate issues with a view to achieving mutual understanding and compromise where there are differences of opinion.

  9. I will engage collaboratively, constructively and respectfully with other members and Trustees for the benefit of all. I will respect diversity and differences of opinion within Islam. I will not obstruct or criticise other stakeholders in their practice of the faith.

  10. I will not engage with, support or promote extremist, violent or racist organisations or ideologies.

  11. I will respect the role of the Trustee Board in overseeing and leading the organisation, and will support Trustees to achieve that role.

  12. I will respect the Imam(s) appointed by the Trustees and will accept their authority on religious matters relating to MCWAS as delegated by the Trustees.

  13. I will respect those appointed to roles by the Trustees and accept their authority as delegated and delineated by the Trustees. If I participate in the Management Team, I will respect the terms of reference that apply to me.

  14. I will respect social channels for raising grievances as laid out in the constitution. I will not host, organise or administer any meeting or group, either in person or on social media or using mobile communication channels, under the name/logo of MCWAS without the permission of the Trustee Board.

  15. I will demonstrate respect for all visitors and stakeholders in the centre at all times. I will respect the rights of the neighbours of the centre, and will not engage in parking infringements.

Please Note

  • The Board reserves the right to request proof of identity, address and/or date of birth in relation to your application.

  • Submitting your application does not mean you have become a Member. You will receive an email to inform you about the outcome of your application.

  • Becoming a Member means you accept to receive communication via email as a means of being kept informed about membership matters only. If you have any questions, please email members@mcwas.org

Constitution

  • To view the Constitution of the Muslim Cultural & Welfare Association of Sutton please click HERE