Imam Hussein Charity

What Imam Hussein Charity does

Imam Hussein Charity (IHC) is a UK-registered nonprofit (charity number 1178455) headquartered at 333 Edgware Road, Colindale, London, that raises funds from a global Shia Muslim donor base to deliver humanitarian aid, religious-obligation fulfilment, and development programs. Its mission is to empower deprived and underprivileged communities, with operational programs in Iraq (Karbala, Najaf), Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Lebanon, Uganda, and parts of Africa, delivered through a network of international partner organisations.

The charity's product portfolio is structured around Islamic financial obligations and voluntary giving. Core donation products include Zakat, Zakat Al Fitr, Khums, Sadaqa, Sadaqa Jariya, Fidya, Kaffarah, General Donation, Medical Aid, Orphan Sadaqa, and Eid for an Orphan, with fixed-tier and recurring monthly pricing options. Time-bound campaigns — including the annual Muharram Appeal (water cups, tabbaruk, majlis and Mawkeb sponsorship) and the Lebanon Emergency Appeal — drive the bulk of donor activity. The IHC mobile app, supporting multi-currency donations (GBP, USD, CAD, EUR, AUD), forms the primary digital channel alongside the website and Facebook/Instagram accounts. Gift Aid eligibility for UK taxpayers adds a 25% uplift to qualifying donations.

The business model is purely donation-funded, with no disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding rounds. The organization is community-based and crowd-funded, governed by trustees, and reports to the UK Charity Commission. Distribution is direct-to-donor via owned digital properties, with aid delivery executed through partner organisations on the ground. Quantified operational outcomes disclosed include 500,000+ meals and 3,000+ food parcels delivered to displaced families in Lebanon, 10,000+ families reached, 1,000,000+ water cups distributed to pilgrims annually, and education infrastructure for 240 students in Uganda.

Name

Imam Hussein Charity

Legal name

Imam Hussein Charity

Website

https://imamhusseincharity.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Imam Hussein Charity is a UK-registered nonprofit (charity 1178455) raising donations from the global Shia Muslim community to deliver humanitarian aid, religious-obligation fulfilment, and development programs in Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Lebanon, Uganda, and parts of Africa through partnered delivery organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Charity Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Humanitarian charity
• Islamic donations
• Orphan sponsorship
• Water well projects
• Emergency food aid

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The charity generates revenue entirely through donations from supporters. Multiple donation types including Sadaqa, Zakat, Khums, Fidya, Kaffarah, Sadaqa Jariya, Water Aid, Medical Aid, Orphan Sadaqa, and General Donations. Supports both one-time and recurring monthly donation options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Imam Hussein Charity is a UK-registered charity that collects donations from individual supporters and channels them into humanitarian programmes for deprived and underprivileged communities. Its core offerings are Islamic religious obligation donations (Zakat, Zakat Al Fitr, Khums, Fidya, Kaffarah) and voluntary charity products (Sadaqa, Sadaqa Jariya, General Donation), delivered through programs including orphan sponsorship, medical aid, water wells, food parcels, education support, and pilgrim (zuwaar) support in Karbala, Najaf, and other operational regions.

Product overview

Imam Hussein Charity operates as a UK-registered charitable organisation (charity number 1178455) offering a portfolio of donation products and humanitarian campaigns. The core offering consists of Islamic religious obligation donations (Zakat, Zakat Al Fitr, Khums, Fidya, Kaffarah) and voluntary charitable giving (Sadaqa, Sadaqa Jariya, General Donation). These are complemented by themed campaigns including the annual Muharram 2026 Appeal (water cups, tabbaruk, majlis sponsorship, Mawkeb sponsorship, water wells) and Lebanon Emergency Appeal. Additional services include Medical Aid, Orphan support programmes (Orphan Sadaqa, Eid for an Orphan), and a mobile application enabling secure multi-currency donations. The product portfolio is unified through the charity's digital donation platform, with a focus on transparency, community partnership, and impact accountability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sadaqa Voluntary Islamic charitable donation allowing supporters to give for the sake of Allah and support underprivileged communities in exchange for spiritual reward.
• Zakat Religious obligation donation payable on wealth items such as gold, silver, livestock, and specified produce, supporting those in need.
• Zakat Al Fitr Charity given at the end of Ramadan to purify the soul and help those in need, available in Non-Sayed and Sayed variants.
• Khums Annual religious obligation on surplus income, unused savings, and specified assets after deducting essential yearly expenses, paid as a fixed-amount donation.
• Fidya Compensatory donation for Muslims unable to fast during Ramadan, providing food to the poor in place of missed fasts.
• Kaffarah Expiation donation for those who broke their fast during Ramadan without a valid reason, providing sustenance to those in need.
• Sadaqa Jariya Ongoing charitable donation that continues to benefit recipients long after the initial gift, such as water wells serving communities over time.
• General Donation Flexible monetary donation allowing supporters to contribute to the charity's general operations and humanitarian projects.
• Medical Aid Recurring monthly donation programme providing medical assistance to vulnerable families and individuals in need, priced at £14.00/month.
• Eid for an Orphan One-time donation providing orphaned children with celebration and support during Eid festivities, available in £25 and £50 tiers.
• Orphan Sadaqa Donation specifically designated for the support and care of orphaned children through the charity's orphan sponsorship programmes.
• Ya Abbas Water Well Initiative Water aid initiative providing clean water wells across Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, plus water distribution in Karbala for families and pilgrims.
• IHC Mawkeb Annual pilgrim support station along the Najaf to Karbala pilgrimage route, offering food, shelter, rest, and information about charitable work to thousands of zuwaar during Muharram and Arbaeen.
• IHC Mobile App Mobile application enabling secure donations, two-tap Sadaqa payments, single and recurring donations, multi-currency support, and access to latest charity updates for donors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ meals and 3,000+ food parcels delivered to Lebanon
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Partner OrganisationscoreOthersImam Hussein Charity works with international partner organisations to deliver humanitarian aid and charitable projects. These partners assist with on-the-ground delivery of aid in Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, parts of Africa, and other operational regions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zahra Trust: UK-registered Shia-affiliated charity delivering humanitarian aid, orphan sponsorship, and water projects with strong community-driven fundraising model. Most directly comparable to IHC on sectarian positioning and donor base.
• Al-Khair Foundation: UK-registered Muslim charity operating emergency relief, water wells, food aid, and seasonal campaigns. Closely comparable in size, digital fundraising approach, and geographic focus on Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
• Karbala Foundation: Shia-focused humanitarian organisation emphasising Karbala-rooted programming, pilgrim support, and grassroots community giving. Directly comparable on faith positioning and operational focus on Iraqi holy cities.
• Muslim Hands: UK-based Islamic charity with similar programmes (orphan sponsorship, emergency appeals, water projects, seasonal Ramadan/Qurbani campaigns) and a comparable UK diaspora donor base. Direct peer in scale and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Human Appeal: UK-registered Muslim humanitarian charity operating across emergency response, water projects, orphan sponsorship, and seasonal campaigns (Ramadan, Qurbani). Directly comparable digital donation model and multi-country footprint.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: One of the largest UK-headquartered Islamic humanitarian charities with global operations. Comparable because it operates in similar geographies (Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Pakistan) and serves Muslim donor communities, though its scope is multi-madhhab and significantly larger than IHC's Shia-specific focus.
• Red Cross / Red Crescent (IFRC): Largest global humanitarian network with extensive emergency response, food aid, and water/sanitation programmes overlapping IHC's Lebanon Emergency and water well initiatives. Comparable on program categories though not on faith-based positioning.
• UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR): Global humanitarian agency delivering aid to displaced populations, including in Lebanon, Iraq, and Afghanistan — geographies central to IHC's emergency response. Relevant as a broad incumbent and potential coordination partner.
• Muslim Aid: UK-registered international Muslim charity with emergency response, orphan sponsorship, and seasonal Qurbani/Ramadan campaigns. Comparable on digital donation infrastructure and target geographies.
• Penny Appeal: UK-based Islamic charity focused on emergency relief, orphan sponsorship (Orphan Sponsorship Programme), water wells, and seasonal campaigns. Highly comparable product portfolio and donor demographic to IHC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/imamhusseincharity
• Instagraminstagram.com/imamhusseincharity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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