National Zakat Foundation Achievements 2014
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Achievements of 2014
Between January 2014 and January 2015,
NZF has:
Distributed +£1m of Zakat in the UK
(+£2m since inception) and supported
+1000 eligible individuals and families
(+1,900 since inception)
Reviewed and authenticated its Zakat
Distribution Policy with AlKauthar
Institute and Al-Qalam Shari’ah Panel
Launched the Date Palm Project for ex-
offenders
Opened the Manchester women’s shelter
for sisters in need
Won the Community Organisation of the
year, awarded by the Community
Foundation
Teamed up with Lantern of Knowledge
Educational Trust to provide grants for
Zakat-eligible students in Higher
Education
Served as Zakat Education Partner for Al
Rayan Bank (Islamic Bank of Britain)
Delivered the World Islamic Economic
Forum's first session on the topic of
Zakat
Hosted the first ever Rough Sleep
organised by a Muslim charity in the UK
Deprived our Chief Exec of hot food/drink
for a month in solidarity with the poor