The Islamic Centre was established in 1978 at its current site in Hatfield Road as the first of its kind in St Albans to provide a dedicated place for Muslim worship. The purchase price was raised through donations provided by the local Muslim community in and around the district of St Albans. The Centre is funded mainly by donations from the local community. Since its establishment, the Masjid has flourished and served the community for four decades. However, due to the increasing numbers of worshippers attending the Masjid, and in particular the use of the Mosque by people outside the immediate area, the need arose for expansion. The property has been extended with additional property acquisitions and building extensions three times to meet the growing needs of the community. Today there are in excess of 450 families associated with the Centre, covering St Albans and surrounding areas. The needs of the growing local Muslim Community have outgrown the available facilities to an extent where on occasions of large congregations such as Eid all the people cannot be accommodated in one session. All Muslim worshippers are welcome irrespective of nationality, and currently, we have a congregation of over a dozen nationalities. Seven hundred people can be accommodated in any one congregation and that includes a dedicated hall for the Ladies. We have two Imams/Teachers, Imam Hafiz Mohammed Nageen and Imam Inaam Al-Hassan Mahmood.

The purpose of The Harpenden Trust, established to assist individuals and collectives in Harpenden who require aid, remains unaltered since its establishment in 1948 by the local populace. The Trust had admirable founding figures in Dr Charles Hill (later Lord Hill), the inaugural President, and Dr Agnes Kelynack, the first Chairperson. In 1950, the Daily Sketch newspaper characterised the Trust's work as an "unparalleled social endeavour in this country" – where the wealthier segments of society uphold a duty to aid the less fortunate.

Mission statement Watford Mosque Association aim is to provide a place of worship, for the multi- ethnic community of Muslims in Watford. Also, to propagate and expand the teachings of Islam in total compliance with the laws of the land. To seek and build better understanding of other faiths and communities. Through the interfaith and multicultural activities.