Save Lives with Gift Aid!

When the Qur’an said, " You will not attain righteousness until you give of that which you love. And whatever you spend, indeed Allah is knowing of it,” (Surah Aal-E-Imran, 3:92) we should hear this loud and clear, adopting it in our own lives in any way we can. 

We made the act of giving our mission because let’s be honest, we all love the feeling we get when we give to someone who deserves it. Knowing that our generosity is making a real difference in someone's life is important not only in our duty as Muslims, but in our duty as humans. Did you know that by tickinone little box, your donations could go even further? A whole 25% further! Yes, that’s the power of Gift Aid! 

Gift Aid allows charities like ours to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated, at no extra cost to you, our incredible donor! It’s basically free money from the government that helps boost your donation, turning every £10 into £12.50. It may not sound like a lot, but when hundreds and thousands of people Gift Aid their donations, the impact is endless! 

In 2023 alone, UK charities claimed over £1.3 billion through Gift Aid. Imagine how many lives that has saved, how many meals it has provided, and how much hope it has restored – Alhamdulillah! 

We encourage our donors to choose the Gift Aid option for more benefits to the payer and the beneficiary. The act not only ensures that the amount donated reaches the most vulnerable in full but also is an assurance to the donor of immeasurable, complete rewards with Allah (SWT).  

Here are just some of the ways your Gift Aid helps us to create a ripple of effect with your impactful donations: 

Clean Water: Every year, millions of people die from drinking unsafe water. For just £300, we can provide a family with access to clean, safe water through a tube well. With Gift Aid, that £300 becomes £375—enough to extend the gift of water to even more families in need. 

Orphan Sponsorship: Sponsoring an orphan for a year costs around £180, covering their basic needs like food, shelter, and education. With Gift Aid, that £180 becomes £225—helping us go above and beyond to give them the best start in life. 

Emergency Aid: Whether it’s a natural disaster or a humanitarian crisis, Gift Aid helps us respond faster and more effectively. Your £100 donation can turn into £125, providing even more food, shelter, and medical supplies to those who need it most. 

To give you an example of how your Gift Aid could help us change lives, let’s cast our minds back to the devastating floods that gripped communities in Bangladesh and Pakistan earlier this year. Entire communities were swept away, homes destroyed, and the liveof thousands opeople changed overnight. The ones who survived the disaster had tougher battles for survival. Thanks to your donations and the extra boost from Gift Aid, we were able to deliver emergency food, water, and medical supplies to even more people than expected. Every little bit made a difference, and Gift Aid turned your kindness into life-saving support for countless families – Alhamdulillah! 

If you’re a UK taxpayer, all you have to do is tick the Gift Aid box when you donate. It’s that simple! There's no extra cost to you, but a huge extra lifeline for someone in need. 

By making sure your donation is Gift Aided, you’re not just helping once—you’re giving more, without lifting a finger. That extra 25% could mean food on the table for a family, education for a child, or lifesaving medical care for someone who would otherwise go without. 

Let’s save lives together! 

At Penny Appeal, we believe in the power of small change making a big difference and with Gift Aid, that difference is even bigger. So, next time you donate, remember: a tick of a box could change someone’s life forever. 

Donate now, tick Gift Aid, and let’s transform lives, one small act of kindness at a time.