ABOUT ORPHAN APPEAL
Orphan Appeal is a UK registered charity, charity number 1197288. We support vulnerable orphans, children and families through practical care, education, healthcare, clothing, shelter and urgent assistance.
Our mission is to help vulnerable children and young people receive the care, support and stability they need. We do this by providing practical assistance, emotional care and long-term support where it is needed most.
We aim to protect children, support families, respond to hardship and help create lasting improvements in the lives of those we serve.
When hardship, poverty or crisis affects children and families, we aim to step in early with practical support before problems become worse.
We help children and young people access care, education and essential support so they can grow with greater safety, dignity and hope.
We listen to concerns, raise awareness and work to improve support for vulnerable children, orphans and families in need.
We accept different types of Islamic and general charitable donations, including Zakat ul Fitr, Fidyah, Sadaqah and general donations.
When making a donation, please specify your donation type or intention so the funds can be allocated correctly to the cause you have chosen.
Zakat ul Fitr is a charity given at the end of Ramadan before Eid prayer. It helps those in need share in the celebration of Eid and gives the fasting person an opportunity to purify shortcomings made during Ramadan.
Fidyah is given when someone is unable to fast due to a valid reason and cannot make up the fasts later. It is used to help feed those in need.
Sadaqah is voluntary charity. It can be given at any time and supports general charitable work, urgent aid and those most in need.
Yes. General donations allow us to support urgent needs and direct aid where it is most needed.
Your donation helps us support orphans, vulnerable children and families with practical care and essential assistance.
Food parcels, meals and basic nutrition for those in need.
Support for learning, school needs and future opportunities.
Medical support, welfare care and urgent health needs.
Clothing, shelter, basic aid and emergency support.
Caring for orphans, widows, poor families and vulnerable people is a deeply rewarded act of mercy. Your support can help provide dignity, stability and hope to those who need it most.
“Whoever looks after these girls in any way and is good to them will have them as a veil from the Fire.”
Hadith regarding caring for daughters and vulnerable children“I and the guardian of an orphan will be in Paradise like these two.”
Hadith regarding the guardian of an orphan“Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment.”
Saheeh MuslimA man once came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and complained of hardness in his heart. He was advised to be merciful to the orphan, pat their head and feed them from what he eats. This act of mercy was described as a way to soften the heart and fulfil needs.
We aim to handle donations responsibly and allocate funds according to the donor’s selected intention wherever specified. If a donation type or project is selected, we work to ensure it is used for that purpose.
Our team aims to provide donors with updates through photos, videos, reports and available accounts where possible.
Please specify Zakat, Sadaqah, Zakat ul Fitr, Fidyah or your chosen cause when donating.
If you need a receipt, please contact us with your donation details after donating.
Where eligible, Gift Aid can help increase the value of donations from UK taxpayers.
Orphan Appeal aims to be responsible to our supporters, beneficiaries and the wider public in carrying out our work. We take concerns and complaints seriously and aim to respond appropriately.
Safeguarding is one of our key priorities. We take our duty to protect beneficiaries and vulnerable individuals seriously.
If you have a concern, safeguarding issue or complaint, please contact us using the contact page or email us at info@orphan-appeal.co.uk.
Yes. Orphan Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales. Our charity number is 1197288. You can find us on the Charity Commission website using the charity number or the Orphan Appeal name.
The charity covers operational and administration costs through a combination of donations and the Gift Aid scheme, where eligible. Gift Aid allows UK taxpayers to increase the value of their donation by 25%.
Our team has personally visited and distributed aid in many of the countries mentioned in our projects. These visits help us understand what support is needed in the short and long term.
Trustees and team members aim to make follow-up visits where possible to review projects and ensure donations are used responsibly.
Yes. We collect clothing if it is in excellent condition. We also collect tinned food and medical aid. We cannot accept medicine prescribed for a specific individual. Goods collected are sent directly to the poor and needy and are not sold or recycled.
Yes. Please email us at info@orphan-appeal.co.uk or call +44 75 7831 0672 and we will do our best to assist you.
No. We distribute aid to anyone in need regardless of race, religion or faith. Our priority is to target the worst-hit areas and provide long-term humanitarian support such as food, clothing, shelter and education.
Yes. Please ask at the time of donating. If you made a donation directly to our bank account, please email us after the donation has been processed with the relevant details and our team can issue a receipt by post or email.
Not normally, unless you are fundraising in a public place and the local authority requests it. If you are inviting speakers to an event, the charity will need to be notified as we have a speakers policy.
If you are fundraising on private property, you may need permission from the property owner. If you are unsure, please contact us to check.
You can view available charity information and submitted accounts through the Charity Commission website.
Your donation can help provide food, education, healthcare, clothing and essential support to orphans and vulnerable children.