About the Watford Muslim Community Project

The Watford Muslim Community Project has been serving members of the communities in Watford and surrounding areas, since 1980. Presently, it employs 3 full-time and 4 part-time staff and is managed by an elected executive committee comprising of 12 members. The Project provides advice on welfare rights, debt, housing, health, social security, immigration, education, translations, passports, visa forms, domestic violence, drugs related issues as well as general advice on many other matters.

On average, the Watford Muslim Community Project provides assistance to over 6,000 people a year. It is financially supported by Watford Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council, and Watford & Three Rivers Primary Care Trust. The project works in partnership with Watford Mosques Committee, Watford Muslim Elders Association, Al-Zahra Centre, Watford Muslim Women’s Association, Citizens Advice Bureau, Multi-Cultural Community Centre,Watford Council for Voluntary Services,Watford Women’s Centre, Hertfordshire Constabulary and Watford Fire Services.

WMCP executive committee
WMCP management structure

The Project is:

• Approved by the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner to undertake immigration advice work to Specialist Level.
• Designated as an Alternative Office by the Pension Service to verify documents.
• Working towards PQASSO (Practical Quality Assurance System for small organisation).

WMCP works alongside the following services: