This guidance provides practical, step-by-step information to support mosques in preparing for Ramadan, a period of increased attendance and extended activity. It is designed to help mosque leaders, trustees, and volunteers plan proportionately,
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We provide personalised support that recognises the unique circumstances of each mosque and community. Our work is carried out with sensitivity, respect, and an understanding of local contexts, ensuring guidance is practical, proportionate, and appropriate.
We work closely with trustees, leaders, and volunteers to support informed decision-making, strengthen confidence, and promote safer, more welcoming environments for worship and community activity.
Our support extends beyond initial advice or training. We provide follow-up guidance, clarification, and signposting to help mosques apply learning effectively and maintain good security practices over time.
This ongoing support helps ensure confidence, consistency, and reassurance for mosque leadership and volunteers.
Our work is rooted in the needs of local communities. We take a respectful, inclusive approach that recognises the role of mosques as open, welcoming spaces. All guidance and support are shaped around community wellbeing, reassurance, and practical outcomes.
Ramadan is a period of increased worship, extended opening hours, and higher attendance at mosques. This guidance provides practical, proportionate security considerations to help mosques prepare effectively for the month while maintaining a calm, respectful, and inclusive environment for worshippers.
The document outlines key areas such as access and exit management, volunteer roles, emergency preparedness, and the effective use of existing safety systems. It is designed to support mosque trustees, leadership teams, and volunteers in planning ahead, reducing risk, and ensuring that Ramadan activities can take place safely and smoothly.
This resource can be adapted to suit the size, layout, and local context of individual mosques and is intended to support preparedness and awareness rather than replace emergency services or professional advice.
