Muslim Charity

What Muslim Charity does

Muslim Charity is a UK-registered Islamic humanitarian charity (Charity Commission registration No. 1078488), founded in 1999 and operated under the legal name "Muslim Charity Helping the Needy" from its headquarters at Eaton Hall, Retford, Nottinghamshire. It delivers aid across more than 16 countries through five core programme verticals — Safe Water (hand pumps and borehole wells), Children of the World (orphan sponsorship and street-children rehabilitation), Honouring Our Mothers (maternal healthcare), Emergencies (rapid-response humanitarian relief), and Qurbani/Zakat/Sadaqah-aligned faith-giving programmes — supplemented by a UK Homeless Project and challenge-based peer-to-peer fundraising events.

The technical stack is functional rather than proprietary. The donation platform is a WordPress-class website integrated with Stripe for PCI-compliant card processing, alongside Enthuse, JustGiving and Eventbrite checkout flows, a Textlocal SMS gateway for donor outreach, and standard CRM-style donor management. There is no API offering, no proprietary model, no disclosed data flywheel, and no evidence of in-house software development capability beyond typical charity-sector tools. Reporting frames the operating model as a "100% donation policy" for non-Gift Aid funds, with a stated 92% pass-through to charitable programmes on Gift Aid receipts.

Revenue is entirely donation-driven and structurally diversified across one-time gifts, monthly direct-debit recurring giving, seasonal religious-obligation donations (Qurbani 2026, Zakat al-Fitr, Sadaqah, Fitrana, Fidya, Kaffarah), in-memoriam and in-honour giving, challenge-event registration fees, employer-matched corporate giving, and a legacy-giving channel via the IFG Wills Islamic Wills partnership. Donor acquisition channels span the charity's website, telephone (01724-719696), bank transfer, cheque/post, and referral from the Shariah-compliant wills service. Distribution of aid is executed via in-country field implementation partners rather than direct operational control; the UK base at Eaton Hall provides office, warehouse and event-hosting infrastructure for the volunteer community TEAMMC.

Name

Muslim Charity

Legal name

Muslim Charity Helping the Needy

Website

https://muslimcharity.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Muslim Charity is a UK-registered Islamic charity founded in 1999 (Charity No. 1078488) that delivers humanitarian aid across 16+ countries through water access, child welfare, maternal health, emergency relief, and UK Homeless programmes, alongside Shariah-compliant donation channels including Zakat, Qurbani, Sadaqah, Fitrana, Fidya and Kaffarah.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (813110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Islamic humanitarian aid
• Zakat distribution
• Qurbani services
• Emergency relief programmes
• Charitable donations

Headquarters

HQ city

Retford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters for various appeals including water projects, children programs, emergency relief, Gaza, Yemen, and general where-most-needed funds. Supports single and monthly donation options with Gift Aid eligibility for UK taxpayers.
2. Qurbani Donations: Religious obligation donations during Eid al-Adha ranging from £19.95 to over £1,000 depending on animal type and region. Distributed across 16 countries reaching 724,840 people in 2026 with 29,563 Qurbanis performed.
3. Zakat Donations: Islamic obligatory charity calculated at 2.5% of net wealth above Nisab threshold. Includes Zakat for Start-ups program providing seed funding for micro-enterprises and business grants for vulnerable individuals.
4. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for challenge events including cycling (£550), tuk-tuk challenges (£550), Bangladesh tours (£560), hiking events (£10-£999), running events (£14-£39). Participants also commit to fundraising targets ranging from £100 to £2,500.
5. Islamic Wills Service: Free Islamic Will preparation service partnered with IFG Wills, enabling Muslims to allocate up to one-third of estate to Sadaqah Jariyah (continuing charity) in accordance with Islamic principles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Muslim Charity is a UK-registered Islamic humanitarian charity that enables Muslims to fulfil their religious obligations of Zakat, Qurbani, Sadaqah, Fitrah and Kaffarah through donations, and uses those funds to deliver humanitarian programmes including emergency relief, water access projects, child welfare/education support, food aid, Ramadan and Friday meals, and a Muslim Charity Help Line advisory service across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Product overview

Muslim Charity is a UK-based Islamic charitable organization operating since 1999 that functions as a multi-cause charity platform rather than a single product. The portfolio comprises distinct charitable programs organized into campaign categories: the Safe Water Campaign (solar wells, hand pumps, water wells, tankers), Children of the World (child rescue, sponsorship, education, baby care), Honouring Our Mothers (maternal health, ambulances), Emergencies (crisis response), and Islamic Religious Services (Qurbani, Zakat, Sadaqah Jariyah). Supporting infrastructure includes the Zakat Calculator for obligation assessment, Islamic Wills for estate planning, and TEAMMC volunteer engagement. The platform also serves local UK communities through the UK Homeless Project and Bassetlaw initiatives. Donations are processed via online checkout with Gift Aid support, with operational presence across 16 countries including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, Uganda, and Gaza.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zakat Distribution Programme Collects and distributes Zakat from Muslim donors to eligible recipients under Sharia principles, supporting individuals and communities both in the UK and internationally (including food aid and seasonal programmes).
• Qurbani Programme Enables Muslim donors to fulfil the Qurbani obligation by donating perishable, locally-relevant meat that is distributed to communities in need during Eid al-Adha in target countries.
• Sadaqah Giving Accepts voluntary Sadaqah donations to support a range of humanitarian projects such as water access, food aid and welfare programmes.
• Fitrah Collection Collects Fitrah donations from Muslims during Ramadan and channels them to eligible recipients as required by Islamic practice.
• Kaffarah Penalties Accepts Kaffarah donations to enable Muslims to discharge expiation for specific Islamic violations, channelled to feeding the needy as required.
• Muslim Charity Help Line A staffed help line offering Muslim callers advice on religious obligations such as Zakat, Sadaqah and other fiqh-related queries, operating in multiple languages.
• Emergency Relief Appeals Runs emergency fundraising appeals for crises and disasters, raising funds to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance in affected regions through field offices and partners.
• Water Aid Projects Implements water access projects such as solar-powered water wells and hand pumps to provide clean water to communities in need, with operational presence in Pakistan, Kashmir and other regions.
• Child Welfare and Education Programmes Supports vulnerable children through sponsorship and education-focused programmes in target regions, providing welfare assistance and access to schooling.
• Food Aid and Seasonal Meals (Ramadan Meals, Friday Meals) Provides food aid to vulnerable communities through ongoing distributions and seasonal programmes such as Ramadan meals and weekly Friday meals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 724,840 people supported through Qurbani 2026
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• International Organization for Migration (IOM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Memorandum of Understanding signed for partnership to support conflict-affected communities in Nigeria. Also partnered on urgent shelter needs in Gaza, providing tents to displaced Palestinian families through coordinated humanitarian response.
• Bassetlaw District CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Partnership with Bassetlaw District Council for Health & Wellbeing Networking Event hosted at Eaton Hall. Collaboration includes Happy to Chat Benches project (9 benches installed across district), defibrillator installations, and ongoing community wellbeing initiatives. Council Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing actively engaged in joint initiatives.
• JustGivingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party fundraising platform used for event registrations and donations processing
• EventbriteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent management and ticketing platform referenced for event registrations
• Bassetlaw Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood parcel support partnership for struggling individuals and families in Bassetlaw district
• Bassetlaw HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership including funding of Resuscitaire Unit for newborns requiring resuscitation and ongoing health support initiatives
• Nottinghamshire PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting local safety and wellbeing initiatives in Bassetlaw
• Rotary Club of RetfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal service club partnership for community initiatives in Retford area
• Rhubarb FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting food access and community wellbeing in Bassetlaw
• Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth & Wellbeing Networking Event keynote speaker and local health service partnership
• Retford and Villages Cancer Care Co-ordinatorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth & Wellbeing Networking Event keynote speaker representing cancer care services
• IFG WillscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to provide free Islamic Will preparation service for Muslim supporters, enabling Shariah-compliant estate planning with up to one-third allocation to Sadaqah Jariyah
• TEAMMC Cycles (Bike Repair Shop)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBike repair shop at 9 Hessel St, London E1 2LR providing bicycle servicing for cycling challenge participants with experienced mechanic John

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Médecins Sans Frontières: Large global humanitarian medical NGO operating in many of the same conflict-affected geographies (Yemen, Sudan, Gaza, Somalia). Broader, secular incumbent that overlaps on emergency relief but is not a direct UK Muslim donor competitor.

Direct peers

• SKT Welfare: UK-based Muslim charity with similar programmes in water projects, orphan care, Qurbani, Zakat and emergency relief (notably Gaza, Yemen). Direct peer for donor share and field operations.
• Muslim Hands: Nottingham-headquartered UK Muslim charity with overlapping programmes in water access, orphan sponsorship, emergency relief and Zakat/Qurbani distribution. Closely comparable in size and operational model.
• Human Appeal: UK- and global-based Islamic charity (formerly Penny Appeal) running Zakat, Qurbani, water, orphan care and emergency appeals. Competes head-to-head for the same UK Muslim retail donor during Ramadan and Eid.
• One Nation: UK-based Muslim charity with overlapping water, food, Qurbani and emergency relief programmes. Comparable GTM (event-driven fundraising, retail donors) and geographic footprint.
• Ummah Welfare Trust: UK-based Islamic charity running Zakat, Qurbani, water, food and emergency relief programmes. Direct comparable in scope, geography and donor target.
• Al-Khair Foundation: UK-based Islamic charity delivering humanitarian aid, Qurbani, Zakat, water projects and emergency relief. Direct peer competing for the same UK Muslim donor pool.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: The largest UK-headquartered Islamic humanitarian charity; runs the same Zakat, Qurbani, water, orphan-sponsorship and emergency-relief portfolio with global field operations. Direct competitor for the UK Muslim donor base.
• Muslim Aid: UK-based Muslim charity delivering humanitarian aid, Zakat, Qurbani, orphan sponsorship and emergency relief across similar geographies. Directly comparable mission, products and donor base.

Regional players

• Edhi Foundation: Pakistan-based humanitarian charity operating ambulances, orphan care and emergency relief. Regional peer with comparable field operations in Pakistan (a key Muslim Charity operating country) but does not compete in the UK donor market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/muslimcharityuk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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