Dakri Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Dakri Charitable Trust
The Dakri Charitable Trust, established in 2002, is a UK-based grant-making charity guided by Islamic values of compassion, inclusivity, and public benefit. Its mission is to alleviate hardship, support learning, and foster faith-based community initiatives. The Trust operates through a consistent trustee-led approach, prioritising tangible impact for vulnerable populations. It blends welfare, education, and faith-based funding, supporting both individuals and organisations in an ethically stewarded manner. The Trust is attuned to unmet needs among marginalised communities, both in the UK and overseas.
What Dakri Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds projects in poverty relief for people facing economic hardship or illness; education, including training, learning resources, schools, and student support; and Islamic religious activities such as mosque funding, religious education, and community cohesion efforts. It supports direct individual aid, UK charities, and aligned overseas organisations working in health, welfare, education, and spiritual wellbeing. Geographically, the Trust primarily focuses on England and Wales but is flexible to support needs globally. The Trust is committed to funding projects that address unmet needs among marginalised communities.
Who can apply
The Trust considers UK-registered charities for grant support. It prioritises small to medium-sized, community-focused organisations serving disadvantaged groups. Beneficiaries include children and young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, and the general public. The Trust also provides direct aid to individuals in need. No religious restriction applies to applicants.
How they like to fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and works by invitation. Its funding is guided by Islamic values of compassion and inclusivity, focusing on tangible impact. The Trust blends welfare, education, and faith-based funding, supporting both individuals and organisations.
How much does Dakri Charitable Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Dakri Charitable Trust
Dakri Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Dakri Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dakri Charitable Trust provide?
Dakri Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £20,000.
Where does Dakri Charitable Trust fund charities?
Dakri Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Dakri Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Dakri Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Dakri Charitable Trust?
Dakri Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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