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.

 

Asylum Seekers & Refugees

Domestic Violence

Shelters and Housing

Food and clothing

Mental health support

Debt support Services

If you have any questions about applying for Zakat, please contact us via this page here.

Community support in your area

Citizens Advice

CAB – Citizens Advice Bureau:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Asylum Seekers & Refugees

General Support

Refugee Action:

https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/our-services/help-and-advice/

 

Migrant Help UK: https://www.migranthelpuk.org/Pages/Category/asylum

Free asylum helpline (open 24/7/365): 0808 8010 503

 

Project 17:

www.project17.org.uk

 

Red Cross:

https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-as-a-refugee/translated-pages

 

ESOL & IELTS Help

British Council

Find English Classes near you here

Local Support

London

Birmingham

Manchester

Bradford

  • Bradford Foundation Trust
  • https://bradfordft.org/
  • 203 Westgate, Bradford BD1 3AD
  • [email protected]
  • 01274 010192

Leeds

Newcastle/Gateshead

Glasgow/Scotland

Belfast/Northern Ireland

Wales

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence / Abuse Support

UK Wide

 

Muslim Women’s Network

https://mwnhelpline.co.uk/

0800 999 5786

 

Refuge

https://refuge.org.uk/about-refuge/

 

Women’s Aid:

www.womensaid.org.uk

 

Rights of Women:

https://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/

 

Nour DV:

https://www.nour-dv.org.uk/

 

Mankind Initiative:

https://mankind.org.uk/

 

London

 

Hestia

https://www.hestia.org/domestic-abuse

0808 2000 247

Islamic Divorce and Khula

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] 

Home

 

Shelters and Housing

Shelter UK

Shelter:

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice

https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice

Housing Advice (Northern Ireland):

https://www.housingrights.org.uk/housing-advice

Accommodation Support

NACCOM:

https://naccom.org.uk/projects/

 

Streetlink:

www.streetlink.org.uk

 

Crisis:

https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-help/

Furniture Support

End Furniture Poverty:

https://endfurniturepoverty.org/find-furniture/

Food and Clothing

UK Wide Services

Food Banks:

https://www.foodbanks.co.uk/

 

Trussel Trust:

https://www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food

 

Fareshare:

https://fareshare.org.uk/fareshare-centres/

 

 

Emotional & Mental Health Support

General Support

National Suicide Prevention Helpline:

https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/

 

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

 

MIND:

www.mind.org.uk

 

Hub of Hope:

https://hubofhope.co.uk/

 

NHS:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-find-local-mental-health-services/

 

CALM:

https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support

 

SANE:

https://www.sane.org.uk/how-we-help/emotional-support/saneline-services

 

Shout:

https://giveusashout.org/ or text 85258

Muslim Helplines

Muslim Women’s Network:

https://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/

0800 999 5786

 

Muslim Youth Helpline:

https://myh.org.uk/

0808 808 2008

 

Maryam Support Line:

https://www.maryamsupportline.org.uk/

Youth Helpline

Childline:

https://www.childline.org.uk/

0800 1111

 

Muslim Youth Helpline:

https://myh.org.uk/

0808 808 2008

Debt & Budgeting Services

Money Wellness

https://www.moneywellness.com/partner/national-zakat-foundation

0161 5188296

Government Support

Legal Aid

 

 

Benefits you can claim

Elderly Support

Age UK

 

 

Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery Victims

Modern Slavery Helpline

 

London

Disability Services

Grants
Support and Guidance

 

 

Learning Disability Support

Islamophobia

Islamophobia Response Unit

https://www.theiru.org.uk/

Addiction Services

Gambling Addiction

Gamble Aware:

https://www.begambleaware.org/

Other Addictions

Alcoholics Anonymous:

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/newcomers/

 

Change Grow Live:

https://www.changegrowlive.org/advice-info/alcohol-drugs

Student Support

International Students
  • 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/
UK Student Funding

If you are ineligible for our Education Grant Fund, here are some alternative avenues that may be able to assist you.

Carers, Foster Carers, Adoption support.

Single Mothers

Single Mother Support

The Nurturing Village:

https://thenurturingvillage.org/

 

We Embrace:

https://weembrace.org.uk/apply-for-help/

Burial Services and Funding

Converts / Reverts / New Muslims

Convert Support

Convert Muslim Foundation:

https://www.convertmuslimfoundation.org.uk/

 

Convert Care:

https://www.convertcare.org/

 

Solace UK:

https://www.solaceuk.org/

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