Rooted in Faith
Funded by the Warwick Faculty of Social Sciences Research Development Fund
“British Muslims donate over four times the national average — yet their charities remain largely invisible to researchers and policymakers.” Equi Report, 2025
£2.2bn
donated annually by British Muslims
Equi / Blue State, 2024
4.3×
more per person than the UK average
Blue State, 2024
3,676
Islamic organisations registered in the UK
CSPII, 2025
27%
of UK charities are faith‑based
NPC Faith Matters
About the project
Why this research matters
Islamic charities support hundreds of thousands of people across the UK — yet remain largely invisible in research and policy debates.
The sector at a glance
47M
beneficiary interactions each year
23%
of UK charity income
35,000
faith‑based organisations
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Project overview
A short visual introduction to the project — who it is for, what it asks, and how the research is being carried out.
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Research focus
Four pillars of enquiry
The project examines Islamic charities through four interconnected lenses.
Stakeholder relationships
Distinctive relationships between donors, beneficiaries, and community leaders.
Impact measurement
Understanding impact that resists standard metrics.
Growth & sustainability
Why some organisations grow while others remain fragile.
Community impact
Effects on belonging, trust, and social cohesion.
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Work with us
We welcome charities, practitioners, and collaborators working in Islamic giving and community service.