| Islamic Relief Worldwide
Website: http://www.islamic-relief.com
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| Alias: | Islamic Relief (old name) |
| Activity: | 1. responding to emergencies 2. caring for orphans and children in need 3. supporting education 4. providing access to health care and water 5. promoting sustainable livelihood 6. campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues |
| The relief of poverty in any part of the world. | |
| Income: | £58.1 million |
| Accounts: | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Registrar: | Charity Commission 328158 |
Context
Islamic Relief works with vulnerable communities around the world, responding to emergencies and supporting development, inspired by Islamic humanitarian values. However it also campaigns and lobbies on issues such as debt and climate change. According to its 2009 Annual report:
We have increased our work with other international NGOs, speaking out against poverty and raising awareness about the issues facing those with whom we work. We do this by developing policies, awareness-raising, researching, lobbying and campaigning.
Details
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The charity’s annual report for 2009 lists grant income from the following government sources. It has income from many other sources, some of which might also have an element of government funding.
- Department for International Development: £1.6 million
- European Commission: £2.6 million
- Scottish Government: £75,000
- United Nations: £2.5 million
— - Total: £6.8 million (12% of all income)
Scottish Government: £75,000
Why? Why anything? If its important it should be a significant sum, if it’s not, it should be nothing. But no, its a token sum so as to be able to claim you are doing something, when you are not. Pure political humbug at its finest.
How many hours of debate and committee work did it take Scotland to decide how much? Shouldn’t the Scottish Government be listed as a Fake Charity?