Global Zakat Fund
Also known as: Sarwar Jan Foundation
GLOBAL ZAKAT FUND supports activities that address the abject poverty and disadvantage in Asia, Africa, Middle East and United Kingdom. Main area of focus is emergency disaster relief, humanitarian aid, health, education, skills and employment.
Activities & Mission
GLOBAL ZAKAT FUND supports activities that address the abject poverty and disadvantage in Asia, Africa, Middle East and United Kingdom. Main area of focus is emergency disaster relief, humanitarian aid, health, education, skills and employment.
Grants
Global Zakat Fund makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending
- £1,200
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Frequently asked questions about Global Zakat Fund
What does Global Zakat Fund do?
GLOBAL ZAKAT FUND supports activities that address the abject poverty and disadvantage in Asia, Africa, Middle East and United Kingdom. Main area of focus is emergency disaster relief, humanitarian aid, health, education, skills and employment.
When was Global Zakat Fund registered as a charity?
Global Zakat Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2007 as charity number 1120960. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Global Zakat Fund?
Global Zakat Fund is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Asif Haider. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Global Zakat Fund operate?
Global Zakat Fund operates across 7 areas, including Bangladesh, India, Nigeria and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Global Zakat Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Global Zakat Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120960.
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Also Known As
- Sarwar Jan Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated