The CMA Annual General Meeting was held on 5 August 2026 at 6pm at CMA Hall, 27 Newton Street, Blackburn. We thank all members who attended and contributed to the governance of our Association.  Your continued participation enables our community association to make significant progress.

The presentations covered the challenges, financial position and progress made by the Cutchi Muslim Association between 31 May 2025 and 31 May 2026. Since the Interim Management Committee was established in May 2025, the Association has focused on strengthening governance, improving administration, increasing financial accountability, maintaining community assets and expanding activities for members and the wider community.

During the reporting period, CMA made strong progress in governance, land registry matters, constitutional arrangements, membership administration, communications and financial reporting. The Committee also delivered important property and facilities improvements, including maintenance, building compliance work, CCTV installation, gate and security upgrades, toilet facility improvements and fire safety-related works.  

Community engagement remained a key priority. The Association delivered religious, cultural, social, wellbeing and counselling activities, helping to strengthen participation and community cohesion. Membership also grew to more than 230 members, reflecting continued confidence and involvement from the community.

Financially, the Association remains stable and sustainable. As a non-profit community organisation, CMA is committed to using community funds for the benefit of members and the wider community. The Committee will continue to invest responsibly in services, facilities, maintenance and future development, while carefully monitoring reserves and income to ensure funds are managed appropriately and the Association remains compliant with current legislation.

Looking ahead, the Management Committee will continue to focus on effective governance, responsible financial management, property improvements, community programmes, insurance and repair matters, legal and building compliance, and future investment opportunities.

The continued support of members, volunteers, trustees, advisors and the wider community remains essential to CMA’s long-term success.

Since May 2025, the Committee has worked to stabilise governance, strengthen administration, improve financial accountability, maintain community assets and expand activities for members and the wider community. Throughout the reporting period, its priority has been to act in the Association’s best interests while promoting transparency, responsibility and long-term sustainability.

The current Management Committee is as follows:

The Association is managed on a day-to-day basis by a dedicated volunteer Management Committee, who contribute their personal time and expertise to support effective governance, management and operation of our community association.

President
Mohamed Sahil Haji Suleman serves as CMA President. He leads on the overall Governance of the Cutchi Muslim Association including Property Management, overseeing the smooth running of all management related matters.

Vice President
Rozila Kana serves as CMA Vice President. She is the Deputy lead for Governance, Communication, Community Engagement and Editorial Management, ensuring clear and effective communication and community participation.

General Secretary
Musa Suleman serves as General Secretary, focusing on Compliance and Policy Management. He ensures that the organisation adheres to relevant policies and maintains best practices in governance.

Assistant General Secretary
Saheera Bhatti serves as Assistant General Secretary. She is responsible for Administration and Events Management, coordinating internal processes and the successful delivery of events.

Treasurer
Zahira Koreja serves as Treasurer. She leads on Legal and Financial Management, overseeing both the legal requirements and financial health of the organisation.

New Appointments

Assistant Treasurer
Following an advertising campaign on our previous newsletter, Sumeya Sodha has been successful in her appointment as Assistant Treasurer. She will support financial management to ensure that community funds are used legitimately and solely towards initiatives that benefit the association members.

CMA Management Committee and Board of Trustees