FAQ’s
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Does Merciful Giving have any salaried staff?
Merciful Giving does not employ any staff and has never done so. Merciful Giving is operated by volunteers and even the Trustees offer their services on a voluntary basis. No money is spent on wages or commission.
Does all the cash donated to Merciful Giving reach the beneficiaries?
Merciful Giving has a 100% donation policy. This means that every penny is dedicated and expended directly on beneficiaries. None of the donated funds are used for any other cost.
How do your volunteers cover the cost of travel, administration and compliance?
Merciful Giving utilises support from volunteers themselves as well as gift aid funds that are deemed to be a gift in the Shariah. This ensures that our 100% donation policy remains intact.
How can we be sure that the use of Zakat, Lillah & Sadaqah funds are in line with Shariah
The distribution of Merciful Giving’s donated funds is overseen by qualified Islamic scholars who approve the charity’s projects and assure the expenditure so that every penny is utilised in a legitimate way.
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