Is Global Zakat Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Global Zakat Fund as a registered charity (number 1120960) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Global Zakat Fund's charity number?

Global Zakat Fund's charity number is 1120960. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1120960?

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Does Global Zakat Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Global Zakat Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Global Zakat Fund?

Global Zakat Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.gzf.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Global Zakat Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Global Zakat Fund: Sarwar Jan Foundation.

When was Global Zakat Fund registered as a charity?

Global Zakat Fund was entered on the register on 25 September 2007.

Registered charity · No. 1120960

Global Zakat Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Global Zakat Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Global Zakat Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,700
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £750
Registered charity number: 1120960
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 38 Vicar Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.gzf.org.uk

Quick answer

Global Zakat Fund (number 1120960) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Global Zakat Fund do?

GLOBAL ZAKAT FUND supports activities that address the abject poverty and disadvantage in Asia, Africa, Middle East and United Kingdom. Main area of focus is emergency disaster relief, humanitarian aid, health, education, skills and employment.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Global Zakat Fund

Answers Global Zakat Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Global Zakat Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 September 2007
Previous names on the register: Sarwar Jan Foundation
Where it says it operates: Pakistan · Bangladesh · India · Nigeria · South Africa · Sudan · Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Global Zakat Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Global Zakat Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Global Zakat Fund. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Global Zakat Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Global Zakat Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Global Zakat Fund as a registered charity (number 1120960) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Global Zakat Fund's charity number?: Global Zakat Fund's charity number is 1120960. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1120960?: Search 1120960 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Global Zakat Fund do?: GLOBAL ZAKAT FUND supports activities that address the abject poverty and disadvantage in Asia, Africa, Middle East and United Kingdom. Main area of focus is emergency disaster relief, humanitarian aid, health, education, skills and employment.
Does Global Zakat Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Global Zakat Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Global Zakat Fund?: Global Zakat Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.gzf.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Global Zakat Fund?: The register does not record Global Zakat Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Global Zakat Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Global Zakat Fund: Sarwar Jan Foundation.
When was Global Zakat Fund registered as a charity?: Global Zakat Fund was entered on the register on 25 September 2007.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.