It is hoped that the information provided here clearly demonstrates the  inadequacy of the current premises. Eight years since inception, the demand for the HMCC’s services and facilities is still growing. This demand is the direct result of the growth of Muslim communities around Heathrow and success with the expanded activities offered by the Centre. While sited at the existing premises, the HMCC cannot even begin to address the demand for new services needed by the community. It now finds itself at a crossroads where it must acquire larger premises to be able to continue its role of promoting community well-being or risk being seen as a spent force. In the context of this challenge, the Centre’s governing body formed a Fundraising Committee (FRC) in autumn 2005. The FRC was charged with the responsibility of properly assessing and defining the Centre’s future needs, identifying and evaluating various property options and orchestrating a fundraising drive. As a first step, the FRC stated that the proposed Centre’s new location needed to be within 2 km of the existing Centre to ensure continuity of service to its existing community. Next, it set about identifying the activities/facilities that needed to be expanded and others that needed to be added. A concluding step in this process was to develop a Space Plan with a 10-year horizon for proper allocation of space to the different activities. This is shown in the table that follows. Aims for the Future: To secure larger premises for the HMCC to accommodate the growing needs of the community. To provide more in-house recreational and mentoring activities for our youth, using educational         tutorials and sporting competitions as vehicles to focus the energy of our youth into constructive pursuits. To establish regular outreach programs for non-Muslims in the community, focusing on local libraries, community Centres and open forum events. To be a reference point in the untapped Heathrow and West London area for the propagation of Islamic values and ideals, based upon the Qur’aan and teachings of the Prophetic tradition. To be a Centre of excellence in utilising 21st century technology in Da’wah. To be a conference hub in bringing together people in the West and Islamic scholars based overseas. To be a community resource Centre to help the vulnerable and needy elements within the community. To be a recognised interface point to represent the true teachings of Islam to non-Muslims in the West.