Fundraising on Platforms
Ummah Welfare Trust has linked up with fundraising platforms such as JustGiving to provide you with an easy and effective way to collect sponsors and money for your own fundraising campaigns.
With Ummah Welfare Trust, every single pound we receive through fundraising platforms, such as JustGiving and Givebrite, is allocated towards a fundraiser’s intended project.
- Set up
- Share
- Collect
- Track
Set up your fundraising page
Creating your own fundraising page is simple. Choose your preferred platform, follow the instructions and share your page with family, friends and colleagues. Supporters can then donate securely online.
Fundraising on GiveBrite
If you would like to raise funds for Ummah Welfare Trust through GiveBrite, follow the steps below.
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Access GiveBrite
Visit the UWT GiveBrite fundraising page .
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Log in or create an account
Click "Login" in the top right corner. If you do not have an account, follow the instructions to create one.
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Enter your details
Enter your own details, including:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- A password
Ensure your name and email address are correct, as these details help identify your fundraising page.
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Start your fundraiser
Once logged in, select one of the following options:
- Fundraise with AI
- Fundraise from Scratch
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Complete your fundraising page
Provide the requested information about your campaign and clearly identify the UWT project you are supporting.
UWT Project
Clearly state which UWT project you are raising funds for.
For fixed-price projects, such as a masjid or water well, we recommend specifying an alternative project in case your fundraising target is not reached.
Example fundraising statement"The full cost of constructing a masjid in Afghanistan is £30,000. If this target cannot be met, the donations will, inshaAllah, be used towards the next most affordable masjid or water project."
If an alternative is not specified, funds may be allocated towards the originally intended project without funding a complete unit, and may enter the project's general donation pool.
In these circumstances, plaque personalisation and individual feedback reports may not be available.
See Fundraising for a full unit for further guidance.
Fundraising on JustGiving
If you would like to fundraise for Ummah Welfare Trust through JustGiving, please follow these steps.
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Access JustGiving
Visit the Ummah Welfare Trust JustGiving page .
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Create or log in to your account
Click "Start Fundraising" and log in to your existing account or create a new one.
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Set up your fundraising page
Follow the instructions provided by JustGiving. Please clearly state:
- That you are fundraising for Ummah Welfare Trust
- Which UWT project you wish to support
- Your fundraising purpose and intention
- Your fundraising target
Ensure the information accurately reflects your intended UWT project.
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Share your fundraising page
Once published, copy your page link and share it with family, friends, colleagues and your wider network through WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or email.
If fundraising for a specific project, ensure the project and your fundraising intention are clearly stated on the page.
Fundraising on GoFundMe
To raise funds for Ummah Welfare Trust through GoFundMe, please follow the instructions carefully.
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Access GoFundMe
Visit the GoFundMe charity fundraising page and click "Start a GoFundMe".
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Enter your details
Enter your postcode and select the reason for fundraising. Choose the most appropriate category, such as Emergencies, Medical, Education or Faith, then select "Continue".
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Select the charity
When asked who you are fundraising for, select "Charity".
Search for:
Amanat Charity Trust International · Bolton Registered Charity Number: 1000851This is the charity through which funds can be raised for Ummah Welfare Trust. Please check the charity details carefully before continuing.
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Set your fundraising goal
Enter your fundraising target and proceed with the setup process.
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Sign in and complete your fundraiser
Sign in or create an account, then complete the remaining steps to publish your page.
Clearly state that funds are being raised for Ummah Welfare Trust, including the specific project and your fundraising intention.
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Send your page details to UWT
Once your page is created, please email donations@uwt.org with:
- Your full name
- Your GoFundMe fundraising page link
- The UWT project you are supporting
- Your fundraising intention
- Your fundraising target
This helps UWT identify and track your fundraising page and record donations against the intended project.
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Share your fundraising page
Share your published link with family, friends, colleagues and your wider network through social media, WhatsApp and email.
Platform Fees & Gift Aid
Fundraising platforms may apply processing fees. Please review the information below when choosing where to create your fundraising page.
GiveBrite
No platform commission. Payment-processing fees may apply depending on the payment method or account.
Gift Aid
Gift Aid is supported. Where eligible, the 25% Gift Aid uplift is claimed by UWT and allocated towards administration.
JustGiving
Per donation, based on the standard fundraising rate provided.
Gift Aid
Gift Aid is supported. When JustGiving processes the Gift Aid claim, it charges 5% of the Gift Aid amount claimed. The remaining Gift Aid amount is attached to the fundraising campaign.
GoFundMe
Per donation, based on the transaction fee provided.
Gift Aid
Gift Aid is supported. Where eligible, the 25% Gift Aid uplift is claimed by UWT and allocated towards administration.
Note: Fees and Gift Aid arrangements may vary and are subject to the fundraising platform's current terms. Processing fees may be deducted before funds reach UWT.
Advantages of Creating
Your Own Page
It’s quick and easy.
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Forget about the hassle of cash and cheques.
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It can be personalised. Include your own message and update the page as your fundraising progresses.
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Ask friends overseas to donate as well.
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It’s available to all, so you could be raising money from people you’ve never met.
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Every time someone sponsors you, you receive an email notification.
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Access a page which gives you a breakdown of the money you raise through your campaign.
How Your Gift Aid is Handled
- GiveBrite
- Gift Aid claimed through this platform will be used for administration purposes like other Gift Aid donations.
- JustGiving
- Gift Aid for any donation through JustGiving will go towards the intended project, minus the deduction of any administration fees by the platform.
- GoFundMe
- Gift Aid for any donation is receipted as a donation for Most Needed as Sadaqah.
Fundraising for a Full Item
Ummah Welfare Trust aims to spend every donation within 12 months. If you’re fundraising for a specific construction project, such as a masjid or water well, and intend to sponsor an entire unit, please be aware that there is a 12-month fundraising window. After this time, your funds will be directed towards your chosen project.
If the full unit cost is met within 12 months, the project will be added to the construction queue and completed within its specified timeframe, inshaAllah.
If the collected funds are not sufficient to fund a whole unit after 12 months, they will go into your chosen project’s general pool, which supports community-funded units and covers shortfalls – personalisation and feedback will not apply in this case.
Alternatively, if the donations are enough to fund a different, lower cost construction project (subject to availability), they can be redirected accordingly; however, this option will only be available if the fundraising page clearly informs contributors from the start that their donations may go to a fallback project if the target isn’t met.
