Bristol Islamic Schools Trust (BIST)

Bristol Islamic Schools Trust (BIST) was established on 15 December 1997. It gained the charity registration number (1070273) on 29 June 1998. The main aim is to establish an educational institution where children can have a high standard of education based on the National Curriculum within an Islamic environment. The aims of BIST are:

    * To provide means of quality education for young people.
    * To provide support, social and recreational facilities for the community at large.
    * To encourage personal development activities for Muslim women.
    * To establish quality nursery and crèche facilities.
    * To promote cultural activities within the Bristol community.
    * To establish a comprehensive and easily accessible Islamic library.
    * To promote and support other ethnic organisations in Bristol.

BIST is governed by its Board of Trustees whose members represent the diverse ethnic minorities of Bristol. The Trust Board has created a number of task groups to which other individual volunteers contribute. This includes the Funding Group, the Construction and Planning Group, and the Publicity and Media Group.

BIST started its first project on 12 September 2005, which is called Andalusia Academy Bristol.

Statement of the Chairman of Trustees of Bristol Islamic Schools Trust (BIST)

Praise be to Almighty Allah (SWT) who enabled the Muslim Community of Bristol to establish Andalusia Academy as another choice for parents who would prefer to educate their children in the Islamic environement. BIST is determined to offer high quality education based on the National Curriculum within an Islamic environment.

We firmly believe that the Bristol Muslim community and indeed the South West of England deserve the highest level of service. Therefore we recuite qualified teachers to deliver. We open our doors to all children, Muslims and non-Muslims. We welcome any suggestions for improvements.

Dr Ghassan Nounu
Chairman of BIST