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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1180639
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Rifk is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1180639. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Bangladesh, Morocco, The Gambia and Egypt and 2 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “1. Responding to emergencies 2. Orphan programmes 3. Supporting access to education, health care and water 4. Promoting sustainable livelihood and development 5. Community development 6. General humanitarian projects.” Its charitable objects are: “1) The advancement of the Islamic faith through education; 2) The relief of financial hardship among people by providing such persons with goods or services particularly but not exclusively by the provision of food which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means; 3) Establish new, support renovation and…” In the year to 1 Jan 2025 it reported income of £668 and spending of £2,427.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£668
Latest spending
£2,427
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employmentOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | £668 | £2,427 |
| 1 Jan 2024 | £31.8k | £21.7k |
| 1 Jan 2023 | £25.8k | £23.9k |
| 1 Jan 2022 | £16.9k | £20.4k |
Charitable objects
1) The advancement of the Islamic faith through education; 2) The relief of financial hardship among people by providing such persons with goods or services particularly but not exclusively by the provision of food which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means; 3) Establish new, support renovation and maintenance of existing masjids to create prayer spaces allowing people to connect with their Lord; 4) The development or maintenance of schools / educational centres to support disadvantaged children; 5) To further any other charitable purpose for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Bangladesh, Morocco, The Gambia, Egypt, Sudan, Turkey
- Formerly
- Ar-Rifq
- Trustees
- 2
What Rifk funds
Rifk is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 4 reported years, to 1 Jan 2025, it spent £68.5k in total.
How to apply to Rifk
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rifk in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (rifk.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Rifk
Is Rifk open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Rifk is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Rifk fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Bangladesh, Morocco, The Gambia and Egypt and 2 more areas.
Does Rifk give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Rifk makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Rifk give each year?
The register does not break out Rifk's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Jan 2025 was £2,427. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £17.1k a year.
How large is Rifk?
In its latest reported year Rifk reported income of £668 and spending of £2,427.
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