National Zakat Foundation (nzf)
National Zakat Foundation (NZF) is a national charity which enables local Muslims to connect their Zakat to those who need it in the UK. NZF provides support to individuals and families in need through grants for Hardship Relief, Housing & Work, and Education.NZF also helps educate Zakat givers about calculating and giving Zakat correctly.
Activities & Mission
National Zakat Foundation (NZF) is a national charity which enables local Muslims to connect their Zakat to those who need it in the UK. NZF provides support to individuals and families in need through grants for Hardship Relief, Housing & Work, and Education.NZF also helps educate Zakat givers about calculating and giving Zakat correctly.
Areas of Operation
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,173,392 | £8,887,428 | £8,225,670 | £4,214,804 | £2,118,953 | 35 / 9 |
| 2023 | £8,954,901 | £9,740,156 | £8,834,081 | £2,928,840 | £1,978,861 | 29 / 20 |
| 2022 | £7,777,280 | £7,540,985 | £6,899,218 | £3,714,095 | £1,725,056 | 26 / 10 |
| 2021 | £6,277,635 | £5,688,088 | £5,214,019 | £3,477,800 | £1,629,509 | 23 / 10 |
| 2020 | £6,346,382 | £5,219,342 | £4,897,582 | £2,888,253 | £1,532,420 | 19 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about National Zakat Foundation (nzf)
What does National Zakat Foundation (nzf) do?
National Zakat Foundation (NZF) is a national charity which enables local Muslims to connect their Zakat to those who need it in the UK. NZF provides support to individuals and families in need through grants for Hardship Relief, Housing & Work, and Education.NZF also helps educate Zakat givers about calculating and giving Zakat correctly.
How much income did National Zakat Foundation (nzf) report in 2024?
National Zakat Foundation (nzf) reported total income of £10.17m and reported expenditure of £8.89m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Zakat Foundation (nzf)?
National Zakat Foundation (nzf) has a program ratio of 80.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Zakat Foundation (nzf) registered as a charity?
National Zakat Foundation (nzf) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 2013 as charity number 1153719. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs National Zakat Foundation (nzf)?
National Zakat Foundation (nzf) is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is SULTAN CHOUDHURY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Zakat Foundation (nzf) operate?
National Zakat Foundation (nzf) operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is National Zakat Foundation (nzf) a registered charity?
Yes — National Zakat Foundation (nzf) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153719.
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