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Visit www.islamic-relief.orgAbout Islamic Relief Worldwide
1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIslamic Relief Worldwide is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £276M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Islamic Relief Worldwide has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Islamic Relief Worldwide is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Islamic Relief Worldwide has £276M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Islamic Relief Worldwide is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £276M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Islamic Relief Worldwide. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Islamic Relief Worldwide has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Visit the Islamic Relief Worldwide profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues Islamic Relief Worldwide is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Islamic Relief Worldwide's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £276M is well above the peer average of £790K.
Islamic Relief Worldwide is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralIslamic Relief Worldwide: Safeguarding Policy 2025 - ReliefWeb
UK charity sued by its US branch over alleged Muslim Brotherhood links - The National
Islamic Relief Worldwide appoints a new CEO - Devex
Who’s Moving: British Red Cross, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Humanists UK and more - Civil Society Media
Islamic Relief records highest-ever income as expenditure tops £300m - Civil Society Media
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- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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What we don't know
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Methodology
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Quick facts about Islamic Relief Worldwide
- What is Islamic Relief Worldwide?
- Islamic Relief Worldwide is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. 1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues
- When was Islamic Relief Worldwide founded?
- Islamic Relief Worldwide was founded in 1989.
- Where is Islamic Relief Worldwide located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Islamic Relief Worldwide's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Islamic Relief Worldwide trustworthy?
- Islamic Relief Worldwide has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Islamic Relief Worldwide's website?
- https://www.islamic-relief.org
- Are donations to Islamic Relief Worldwide tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.