Guidance on attending WMCC

WMCC continues to prioritise the safety of its congregation, with due regard to the latest advice from the authorities, and the levels of Covid-19 reported in the local community, please follow the guidance below when attending WMCC:

• Wear Facial Covering – the proper use of facemasks is a key means to protect yourself and those around you. We all hoped they would not be necessary anymore, but for now they remain an important safety measure. WMCC will not enforce the wearing of facemasks, but we ask you to continue with this inconvenience for the safety of all those around us. 
• Wudhu at home – it is always better to perform wudu before coming to the Mosque; this is a good habit to maintain, and takes pressure off the Mosque’s resources, whilst also helping to keep it safer.  
• Follow Instructions – Please be patient and follow instructions from volunteers.  

About us

Woodford Muslim Cultural Centre (WMCC) was established in 2015. Our aims are to provide prayer and educational facilities in accordance to the teachings of Islam to help advance the Muslim community in Woodford and the surrounding areas.

The muslim community has been living in the area for over 25 years and praying for the opportunity to set-up an Islamic Centre in the area. As the community grew, the demand for a local muslim centre to cater for their religious needs. 

The two shops went up for sale in October 2013 and local muslims came together to form a team to initiate the purchase of the properties and set-up the muslim centre. 

Once the team had been gathered and a purchase priced agreed for the property, there was only about 6 weeks to raise the funds to purchase the property. So the team tried everything they could to put together the funds for the purchase approaching all contacts they knew in the area as well as neighbouring boroughs and exploring many different sources. 

The name of the charity was agreed and a committee was quickly set-up. Ultimately the purchase was completed by 31st December 2013. Basic prayers were started immediately with a few people praying when they can at the property.

Jan - May 2014: Initial works and applications: 

• January 2014: created a door between the two rooms and laid carpet 
• February 2014: heating, water supply, temporary wudu khana created 
• May 2014: initial open meeting held with local musallis on 4th May 
• June 2014: planning application and charity registration submitted 
• July 2014: permanent imam started 

May 2014 - July 2016: Planning approval and start of services 

• May 2014: 1st Jummah held on 2nd May 
• July 2014: Charity Registration Completed 
• August 2014: Moved Jummah to Prospect Hall 
• October 2014: Open Session with Locals 
• December 2014: Planning Rejected 
• February 2015: Planning Appeal Submitted 
• Ramadan 2015: Tarawih & EID Prayers Held 
• August 2015: Appeal Granted – Planning Approved 
• January 2016: Jummah moves back to the property 
• April – June 2016: New works to break wall, new carpet  
• Ramadan 2016: Tarawih & EID Prayers 

August 2016 - July 2016: Phase 1 Development 

• November 2016: Planning application for Front 
• March 2017: Planning refused 
• June 2017: Planning appeal submitted 
• October 2017: Appeal Granted – Planning Approved 
• January 2018: New wudu khana built 
• October 2019: Weekend Islamic Classes Started 
• March 2020: Weekend Islamic Classes stopped due to COVID-19 pandemic 

August 2021 - March 2023: Phase 2 Development 

• August 2021: Purchase of 112 Snakes Lane East to extend capacity 
• March 2022: Change of Use planning permission granted for 112 Snakes Lane East 
• June 2022: Planning permission granted to extend 114-116 Snakes Lane East 
• September 2022: Planning permission granted to extend 112 Snakes Lane East;
• September 2022: Development to extend main hall in 114-116 Snakes Lane East started;
• October 2022: Development to extend and create womens section in 112 Snakes Lane East started;
• March 2023: Phase 2 works completed with new womens hall, new wudu khana and new carpet
• March 2023: Ramadan 2023 starts including women for tarwih in new womens hall.

May 2023 - Present: Phase 3 Development 

• May 2023: Purchase of 110 Snakes Lane East 
• January 2025: Paved back of WMCC 

Activities

The following activities currently run at the centre. 

• Daily Prayers 
• Jumma Prayers 
• Tarawih Prayers in Ramadan 
• EID Prayers 
• Islamic Seminars in English 
• Weekend Classes for Children 

Contact us

Parking

Please note that there are parking restrictions in the area on Snakes Lane East. Parking is free for 60 minutes in the parking bays, however a parking ticket is still required. Please press the green button on the parking machine without inserting any money and a free 60 minute ticket will be issued. You can also use the RINGO app on your phone.  

Please remember: 

• to walk to the masjid as much as possible 
• to be considerate to our neighbours and park legally without obstructing anybody 
• NO PARKING is allowed at the back of the masjid  

Donate to us

You can donate to the masjid in the following ways:

• Donate at the masjid – you can use the donation boxes, PDQ machines and other donation devices at the masjid. Please make cheques payable to Woodford Muslim Cultural Centre Ltd  
• Donate by Bank Transfer – You can pay by Bank transfer or set-up a Standing Order to the masjid using our account details below. 
• Name : Woodford Muslim Cultural Centre Ltd 
• Sort-Code : 20-89-15 
• A/C No: 23417697 
• Reference: Donation 
• Donate Online – please use the button below to pay online using Dona.