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About Our Organization

Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.

WHO WE ARE

Almarah Foundation UK is a community-focused, faith-inspired charity organisation rooted in the values of compassion, justice, and unity. While our foundation stems from the pioneering work of Almarah Foundation in Pakistan—known for its outstanding efforts in healthcare, orphan support, and disaster relief—our UK chapter is tailored to address the unique needs of communities across the United Kingdom.

We work across a range of sectors to alleviate poverty, respond to crises, support families, and build stronger, empowered communities. Our team is guided by a spirit of inclusivity and our initiatives are open to all regardless of background.

Mission

Feed the Hungry and we aspire to be like helpers. So we serve all people. No matter their religion, ethnicity, or gender.

Vision

To establish a shelter home for orphans contain in-house boarding school and health care facilities.

Value

Bringing Hope To Life.
For those helpless children and people who need it every minutes.

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Our History

Feed the hungry program was first started by Maj (R) Rasheed Warraich (late) in 1995. Latter on financial help was also included. Since then millions of people has been feed through this program and hundreds of families are being financially help each month. This process of serving is never interrupted by any national or international disaster. After the sad demise of Rasheed Warraich sb in 2009 this mission was taken by his daughter, who not only continue this service but also

 

Our Objective

  • To alleviate hunger by providing food assistance to the needy and marginalized sections of the population.
  • To provide educational assistance to the needy and deserving children
    from the needy and marginalized section of the population and to establish promote, finance and round educational institutions of all kind
  • To provide financial assistance for arranging the marriages of the girls from the needy and marginalized sections of the population
  • To provide financial assistance from arranging suitable healthcare for the need and marginalized section of population
  • To generally aid and perform charity actions for the betterment of the population, particularly in relation to health issues, economics and social problems, social concerns and crisis relief
  • To create awareness for the welfare and betterment of the population
  • To collaborate with other charitable organizations for the fulfilment of the objectives
  • To collaborate and receive aid from donors, for the charitable purpose
  • To enter into agreement, contracts and arrangements with Governments, organizations, intuitions, and bodies for the purpose of carrying out objectives
  • To establish, subsidize promote, cooperate with, become member of the act as or appoint trustee agents s or delegates

What We Do

Hunger Relief UK

  • Weekly food banks in London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
  • Hot meal drives for the homeless and vulnerable.
  • Emergency food parcels during school holidays and Ramadan.

Education UK

  • After-school support for children in disadvantaged areas.
  • Scholarships for low-income university students.
  • IT literacy and employment readiness workshops.

Orphan Care & Child Welfare

  • Sponsorship and mentoring for orphans and vulnerable children.
  • Safe spaces and educational resources for youth.
  • School uniform and supply assistance programmes.

Domestic & Family Support

  • Support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
  • Elderly care and befriending services.
  • Financial hardship grants and housing assistance.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • Free therapy sessions and counselling clinics.
  • Workshops on mental health, stress management, and emotional resilience.
  • Campaigns to destigmatise mental health in minority communities.

Disaster & Emergency Response

  • Rapid response teams for local floods, fires, and housing crises.
  • Relief packages including hygiene kits, blankets, and food.
  • Preparedness workshops and community emergency drills.

Refugee & Migrant Support

  • Orientation and English classes for new arrivals.
  • Cultural integration events and buddy schemes.
  • Legal aid referrals and basic housing support.

Environmental Sustainability

  • Recycling education in schools and mosques.
  • Tree planting and clean-up drives.
  • Workshops on sustainable lifestyles for families.

Community Empowerment

  • Youth leadership programmes and peer mentoring.
  • Events fostering interfaith and intercultural understanding.
  • Job fairs, CV clinics, and small business support schemes.

Global Roots & Inspiration

Our work in the UK is deeply inspired by the legacy of Almarah Foundation Pakistan. Operating since 2012, Almarah Pakistan has built hospitals, supported thousands of orphans, and provided essential aid during major natural disasters. This experience has shaped our commitment to deliver equally impactful services within the UK.

Almarah Foundation UK continues to collaborate with its sister organisation in Pakistan on select projects—such as international disaster response and seasonal campaigns—while keeping our main efforts focused on local UK needs.

Events & Community Outreach

  • Winter Warmth Drive: Distributing coats, sleeping bags and food.
  • Refugee Welcome Day: A community gathering to welcome newcomers.
  • Mental Health Awareness Week: Talks, workshops, and walk-in clinics.
  • Annual Interfaith Iftar & Christmas Meal: Promoting unity and inclusion.
  • Volunteer Day: Join us in giving back to your local area.

Get Involved

You can help build stronger communities by:

  • Volunteering in food banks, clinics or events.
  • Becoming a monthly donor to sustain vital programmes.
  • Organising local fundraisers for your neighbourhood.
  • Partnering with us through your organisation or mosque.

Transparency & Accountability

We are committed to financial transparency and impact reporting. Donors receive regular updates and our financials are publicly available. Every pound is accounted for, and every effort is measured to ensure maximum benefit to our communities.

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Our global network of volunteers dedicate their time and skills to support our poverty-alleviating work.

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We are grateful to our donors from all over the world who help make our work possible.

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Almarah Foundation UK Bank Detail

Account Title: Almarah Foundation
Account Number: 54233566
Bank Sort Code: 23-05-80
Name of Bank: Metro Bank UK
IBAN: GB83MYMB23058054233566
SWIFT Code: MYMBGBL2L