About NZF

We are National Zakat Foundation (NZF) — a UK charity working to establish the country’s first truly national Zakat system.

Zakat is a form of charitable giving practised by Muslims. But when it’s organised locally and responsibly, it becomes more than charity: it’s a community welfare system that reduces hardship, strengthens social cohesion, and eases pressure on public services.

Our work sits at the intersection of faith, community, and public benefit, supporting some of the UK’s most vulnerable households while contributing to stronger, more resilient communities for everyone.

Since our inception, National Zakat Foundation (NZF) has distributed over £xx million in Zakat to more than xx beneficiaries across the UK.

Through local Zakat, we help prevent homelessness and destitution, stabilise households, and reduce reliance on overstretched public services by intervening early. This preventative approach delivers significant public value, with every £1 of Zakat spent on housing support creating £73 in economic benefit.

Many recipients of Zakat go on to rebuild their lives, re-enter work or education, and positively contribute to the communities they call home.

We combine scholarly guidance, robust systems, and local partnerships to ensure Zakat is collected responsibly and distributed correctly with full accountability and transparency.

Our Community Zakat Programme (CZP) delivers support through a growing network of Zakat Hubs, where help is provided face-to-face by people who understand local need. This decentralised model strengthens community institutions while remaining coordinated nationally through NZF.

Together, we’re building the infrastructure for stronger communities across the UK and a model of care that complements public provision and serves the common good.

Beyond direct support, we work with policymakers, academics, and civil society partners to demonstrate how faith-based welfare systems contribute positively to UK society.