| Jamea Al Kauthar’s site and property details
The former Royal Albert is a historical building which, at the time of its construction, enjoyed the moral and financial support of members of the aristocracy and of wealthy businessmen. The day of the laying of the foundation stone was a major historical occasion for the city of Lancaster. The mayor invited all local inhabitants to observe a holiday in the town for half a day. Queen Victoria also granted her patronage to the institution and donated 100 guineas.
Royal Patronage continued to be granted by her successors, i.e. King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI. As such, the property has been very well maintained and is one of Lancaster’s most prominent and historical buildings.
Jamea Al Kauthar comprises of various buildings covering 300,000 sq ft surrounded by 20.5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens.
A Victorian, four storeys, grade II listed building with extensive accommodation forms the boarding. Other two buildings comprise the Madrassah and School.
Details of Renovation
Jamea Al Kauthar initially started with accommodating 60 students. As years went by, the cohort of students increased, hence every year additional areas had to be refurbished for accommodation purposes.
Jamea Al Kauthar has the capacity to reside up to 1000 students once fully refurbished.
Currently 450 students are being accommodated over two floors of the four storey main building.
Many students await admission at Jamea Al Kauthar, but unfortunately a large number will have to wait many years as areas require refurbishing.
The third floor which has the capacity to accommodate 120 students is hoped to be the next refurbishment project. The total expenses are estimated to be £250,000
Invitation to a fortunate venture
The cost of sponsoring a room is £1000. This sum will be a means of Sadaqa Jariya for the donor. All zikr, tilawah and studies done in this room will be attributed to the sponsor.
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3rd Floor Corridors:
Proposed boarding bedroom on the 3rd floor:
Proposed Bathroom/Washroom/Wudhu Areas:
With the increase of students there is a need for additional classrooms for the delivering of both curriculums.
Bukhari Classroom: |
School Classroom: |
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We hope to fully renovate the Nurse training centre (see below) and Winmarleigh phase two, to facilitate teaching programmes.
Above is the Nurse training centre (proposed school building)
The Nurse training centre (proposed School building for 11-16 year olds) will require an ICT suite (costing £30,000) and a science lab (costing £20,000). The total funds required for this project is an estimated £300,000.
Proposed Science Lab: |
Proposed ICT Suite: |
Proposed Classroom: |
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To aid in research in both Islamic Curriculum for GCSE, A Level and Degree programme students, an extension is requested for both libraries.
It is planned that the Ashton Wing (see below) will be fully refurbished and made into libraries. Total expenses of this refurbishment will be up to £200,000 inclusive of research materials.
Rooms in Ashton Wing:
In 2004, Winmarleigh phase 1 was refurbished, creating two multipurpose halls (one used for salaah and conference purposes, and the second presently as a lecture hall and at times it is used for dining purposes), six wash rooms and some store rooms (see pictures below)
Conference Hall (Winmarleigh Phase 1) before refurbishments:
Conference Hall (Winmarleigh Phase 1) after refurbishments:
The total cost of this project was £400,000.
In the near future we hope to refurbish Winmarleigh Phase 2 (see below). It is hoped to serve as two multipurpose halls, for Salaah, Physical Education etc, and the delivery of Madrassa lessons.
The total funds required for this project is an estimated £400,000.
Rooms in Winmarleigh phase two:
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