Khizra Foundation is a community group formed in 2010 to support and empower the many generations of Muslims living in the UK to build heritage-based roots, create channels of communication, express their identity, and celebrate their contribution to society. The Charities Commission’s Small Charity Constitution governs the group.
The group’s activities are mostly run by family, volunteers, and freelancers. The foundation has three main trustees.
Projects, events, and job roles have been funded by the HLF, Aziz Foundation, and private funders. However, we are actively seeking to broaden our funding base. The Everyday Muslim Heritage and Archive Initiative is the vehicle for all the foundation’s work at present.
Aims of Khizra Foundation
- To educate and empower the Muslim community in the importance of creating tangible connections between their Muslim heritage and the representation of their identity in the wider society.
- To engage with a large and diverse audience, with the purpose of promoting understanding, awareness, and learning about the everyday aspects of Muslims’ lives.
- To identify, document and celebrate the contribution of Muslims in society today and in a historical context.
- To encourage engagement with museums and archive collections.
Khizra Foundation is based in WD18 0RN, UK.