Other sources of help
On this page you can find specialist organisations that may be able to help you. You might find a service near you and specialised in an issue you need help with. The organisations on this page work independently of NZF.
You can select one of the categories below to help you find the service you’re looking for.
Please note, NZF doesn’t have a physical office or shelter space. If you are in an emergency or there is risk to life (that can be your own or another person’s), call 999.
If you have any questions about applying for Zakat, please contact us via this page here.
Community support in your area
- Muslim Council of Britain
- On this page, if you enter your postcode, you will be given a list of mosques near you.
- Find my Mosque
- CAB – Citizens Advice
- https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Asylum Seekers & Refugees
- Red Cross
- Click on this page to get phone numbers to contact a local refugee service, in your own language.
- https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-as-a-refugee/translated-pages
- Migrant Help UK
- https://www.migranthelpuk.org/contact
- Free asylum helpline (open 24/7/365): 0808 8010 503
Immigration Advice
- https://www.ihrclegal.org.uk
- 202 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PA
- [email protected]
- Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 6.00pm
- British Council
- Find English Classes near you here
London
- Hestia
- https://www.hestia.org/Pages/Category/our-support
- https://www.hestia.org/contact-hestia
- Main Reception: +44 (0) 20 7378 3100
- [email protected]
Birmingham
- The Refugee & Migrant Centre
- [email protected]
- 0121 374 0140
- https://rmcentre.org.uk/contact/
- The Refugee and Migrant Centre, Second Floor, Chamberlain Building,
36 Frederick Street,
Birmingham,
B1 3HN - Wolverhampton and Walsall details
https://rmcentre.org.uk/contact/
Manchester
- Manchester Refugee Support Network
- http://mrsn.org.uk/
- 129 Princess Road, Manchester, M14 4RB
- 0161 868 0777
- [email protected]
Bradford
- Bradford Foundation Trust
- https://bradfordft.org/
- 203 Westgate, Bradford BD1 3AD
- [email protected]
- 01274 010192
Leeds
- Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network
- https://lassn.org.uk/contact/
- Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network, 116 Dewsbury Road, Leeds LS11 6XD
- 0113 373 1759
Newcastle/Gateshead
- West End Refugee Service
- https://www.wers.org.uk/contact
- West End Refugee Service
St Philip’s Vicarage
St Philip’s Close
Arthur’s Hill
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5JE - 0191 273 7482
- [email protected]
Glasgow/Scotland
- The Unity Centre
- https://unitycentreglasgow.org/about-the-unity-centre/
- 22 Ibrox Street, Glasgow G51 1AQ
- [email protected]
- 0141 427 7992
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- Scotland Wide
- https://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/
- 0141 248 9799
Belfast/Northern Ireland
- HAPANI
- https://hapani.org/contact/
- [email protected]
- Tel – 028 9031 5778
- Tel – 07413525951
- Botanic House,
1-5 Botanic Avenue,
Belfast,
BT7 1JG - –
- Northern Ireland Somali Association (NISA)
- 185a Ormeau road, BT7 1SQ
- [email protected]
- +447454775666
- www.nisomaliassociation.org.uk
- https://www.facebook.com/somaliassociationni.co.uk/
Wales
- Welsh Refugee Council
- 0808 196 7273
- [email protected]
- Office locations in Wales
Domestic Violence
UK Wide
- Muslim Women’s Network
- https://mwnhelpline.co.uk/
- 0800 999 5786
- Refuge
- https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en
- 0808 2000 247
London
- Hestia
- https://www.hestia.org/domestic-abuse
- 0808 2000 247
- Islamic Council of Europe
- They are able to do the service for free if you contact them – [email protected] or call 0208 610 9870
- https://iceurope.org/about-us/fees/
- Islamic Judiciary Board
- 0121 773 0019
- [email protected]
- https://www.mjah.org.uk/
Shelters and Housing
- Shelter UK
- https://www.shelter.org.uk/
- England and Scotland Phone number – 0808 800 4444
- Wales – 08000 495 495
- Northern Ireland
- https://www.housingadviceni.org/
- 028 9024 5640
- NACCOM
- https://naccom.org.uk/projects/
- This is a live map that shows charities across the UK that are providing accommodation and support to those facing destitution.
- You can click on the map, and get the phone numbers, and addresses of the services.
- End Furniture Poverty
- https://endfurniturepoverty.org/find-furniture/
Food and Clothing
- You can search these websites for many different services (like help with clothing and food) that are near your location.
- It will give you the phone number and addresses of services that can help you.
- The Pavement
- https://www.thepavement.org.uk/services
- Turn2Us
- https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
Emotional & Mental Health Support
- Samaritans – Free and 24/7
- You can call 116 123 (free from any phone)
- https://www.samaritans.org/
- If you’re in crisis and need to talk right now, there are many helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen. They won’t judge you, and could help you make sense of what you’re feeling.
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/
Muslim Women’s Network
- 0800 999 5786
- https://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/index.php
Muslim Youth Helpline
- Muslim Youth Helpline
- https://myh.org.uk/
- 0808 808 2008
Muslim Mental Health Support
- Childline
- https://www.childline.org.uk/
- 0800 1111
- Hestia
- https://www.hestia.org/mental-health
- Hestia provide support in 33 mental health services across 10 London boroughs.
Debt & Budgeting Services
- If you need free debt and budgeting advice you can use the following link to find a service near you:
- https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/money-troubles/dealing-with-debt/use-our-debt-advice-locator
Government Support
- You can find a legal aid advisor near you (in England and Wales) using this page – https://find-legal-advice.justice.gov.uk/
- Legal Aid in Scotland
- https://www.slab.org.uk/new-to-legal-aid/find-a-solicitor/
- Legal Aid in Northern Ireland
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/legal-services-agency-northern-ireland
- You can use this service to see what benefits you are entitled to claim
- https://benefits-calculator-2.turn2us.org.uk/
Elderly Support
- England and Wales
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/age-uk-advice-line/
- 0800 678 1602
- Scotland
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/what-we-do/tackling-loneliness/age-scotland-helpline/
- 0800 14 44 222
- Northern Ireland
- https://www.ageni.org/forms/contact
- 0808 808 7575
Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery Victims
- https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/
- 08000 121 700
- Migrant Help UK
- https://www.migranthelpuk.org/Pages/Category/slavery-and-human-trafficking
- 0808 8010 503
- Hestia
- https://www.hestia.org/modernslaveryresponse
- 0800 808 3733
Disability Services
- This website has collated the various Grants available for those with disabilities
- https://www.disability-grants.org/
- Scope
- https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/
- 0808 800 3333
- [email protected]
- London – Hestia
- https://www.hestia.org/physical-disabilities
- 020 7378 3100
Islamophobia
- If you have been a victim of Islamophobia and are still in danger, please dial 999.
- If you have you been a victim of Islamophobic hate crime or discrimination, please report it to the IRU, where you can also get free confidential advice.
- https://iru.mend.org.uk/
- 0203 904 6555
- [email protected]
Addiction Services
- National Gambling Helpline
- 0808 8020 133
- https://www.begambleaware.org/
- Get information on where and how you can find support for addiction and dependency.
- Click here – Mind
Student Support
- UK Council for International Student Affairs
- They are a national advisory body supporting international students. Check out their advice section, which covers the key areas on issues international student’s face. They also have a phoneline.
- https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/
If you are ineligible for our Education Grant Fund, here are some alternative avenues that may be able to assist you.
- General Islamic guidance on Student Loans – IFG
- The Scholarship Hub
- UCAS
- The Complete University Guide
- Grants and Benefits for Uni Students
Carers, Foster Carers, Adoption support.
Carers UK provide information and guidance to unpaid carers. This covers a range of subjects including
- Benefits and financial support
- Your rights as a carer in the workplace
- Carers’ assessments and how to get support in your caring role
- Services available to carers and the people you care for
- How to complain effectively and challenge decision
- UK helpline – 0808 808 7777
- Email – [email protected]
- Muslim Foster Network
- https://muslimfosternetwork.org.uk/
- https://myfosterfamily.org.uk/
- Muslim Adoption Network
- https://myadoptionfamily.org.uk/
Burial Services and Funding