Community Zakat Program
Zakat is a sacred trust. The rules for who can receive Zakat are stipulated by Islamic scholars, and we follow them carefully so that Zakat reaches those who qualify. Our volunteers cannot make exceptions — please take a moment to read the rules before you apply.
✔️Face-to-face assessment
✔️Post Office payment
✔️Expect payment in 1–2 weeks
What is the Community Zakat Programme?
The Community Zakat Programme is a partnership between the Islamic Association of North London (IANL) and the National Zakat Foundation (NZF). It provides direct financial support to Muslim individuals and families in the Barnet area who are facing financial hardship.
If your application is approved, you will receive a payment voucher you can collect from any Post Office. The minimum grant amount depends on your household:
Approved minimum grant by household size
| Household | Approved minimum grant |
|---|---|
| Single person | £140 |
| 2 People (Married Couple or parent and child) | £230 |
| 3 People | £260 |
| 4 People | £280 |
| 5 People | £300 |
| 6 People | £320 |
Maximum grant of £320 per household per 12-month period.
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How does it work?
From application to payment is usually 1 to 2 weeks. Here’s what happens at each step:
1 – Check your eligibility
Answer a few simple questions to see if this programme may be able to help you.
- You are Muslim
- You live in the London Borough of Barnet or surrounding areas (N2, N3, N11, N12, N20, NW4, NW7, NW9, NW11, HA8, EN4, EN5)
- You have a Bank Balance below the Nisab threshold. (Check todays Nisab Threshold)
- You have not received a Community Zakat Programme grant from any organisation in the last 12 months
- Be able to provide valid Photo ID and supporting documents.
- Apply as one of the following:
- A single person
- A single parent with up to 4 children under 18.
- A couple with or without children (up to 4 children under 18)
Anyone over 18?
Adult children (18 or over), elderly parents, and other adults must apply separately if they are themselves Zakat-eligible.
2 – Apply Online
Complete the online application. IANL will review and provide feedback on eligibility.
3 – Book an appointment
If we expect you to be eligible, we will email you a link to make a booking at Finchley Mosque for your assessment.
4 – Prepare your documents
You must bring the necessary documents to your assessment in order for us to process the application. (NB. No need to cite documents listed elsewhere).
5 – Attend your appointment
Meet with a trained volunteer in a welcoming setting. They will help complete your application.
6 – Application review
Your application is reviewed by our approver and then by NZF to make sure everything is in order.
7- Receive your support
If approved, you will receive a secure payment link by email within 1–2 weeks to collect your grant at any Post Office.
Alternative Support Options
If you do not meet the criteria above, please see the other support services listed here.
Think you may qualify?
Read the eligibility rules, then start your application. The whole process should take about 10 minutes.
