At KORT, we strive to make sure that every cent is invested in the most effective way possible because we are answerable to our donors, to individuals in requirement all around the world, and most significantly, we are answerable to Allah (SWT). Have a look at our latest monetary reports. (Please see the zakat section below for particular information relating to zakat donations.).
For Every ₤ 1 contribution, 0.92 p goes towards the task and 0.08p goes towards the administration charge.
A considerable amount of our work is done by generous and hard-working volunteers who contribute their time to extend your money even farther. That’s the power of partnership!
KORT presently provides help in Pakistan, Azad Kashmir and UAE.
To execute the work, the KORT family has field workplaces based in each country including of UK (head office).
We are answerable to Allah, to our donors and to all those we have the honour to serve. In line with our Islamic values of ihsan (excellence) and amanah (custodianship), we are devoted to ensuring your donations are used in the most effective way and we provide the very best possible service to those we serve.
Our organization believe in transparency and accountability. That is why we’re clear that we have admin and fundraising expenses which they are needed expenditure for a global charity committed to the greatest worldwide humanitarian requirements. Information on our admin costs and financial accounts are released every year in our Yearly Report and Financial Statements which are individually audited, lodged with the Charity Commission.
That does not mean we are best. We are continuously looking for chances to cut expenses without cutting corners, to work more efficiently and to decrease waste. We train all our staff to comply with our Islamic, ethical and humanitarian standards and continue to check out ways to enhance our practices and reduce expense.
Yes, you can set up a month-to-month Direct Debit. This is the most effective way to support KORT as it reduces the expense of administration. Routine regular monthly dedications permit us to prepare ahead and ensure we have a reputable source of income to offer aid.
It assists us if you can Gift Aid your support or contribution– it increases the worth of your contribution by 25%. If you are a UK taxpayer, choosing to ‘Gift Aid‘ your donation (either by examining the box online or ticking the box on a paper contribution kind) will make it worth more to us at no extra cost to you.
For KORT to recover the tax you have actually paid on your contributions; you must have paid income or capital gains tax (in the UK) equal to the tax that will be declared by all the charities that you contribute to (currently 25p for every single ₤ 1 you offer) in the exact same tax year.
The tax recovered will be utilized to assist fund the administration expenses of the charity so that more of your actual donation can go directly to those in requirement.
If you are contributing your own cash, gift Aid can be included to your donation. We regret that Gift Aid cannot be recovered if you are paying donations that you collected from others, even if everybody was a UK taxpayer. Neither can it be reclaimed on contributions made by business. Other taxes such as VAT and council tax do not qualify. Gift Aid cannot be claimed on payments for any ticketed events.
Please inform us if you are no longer qualified, wish to cancel this statement, change your name or house address or if you no longer pay adequate tax on your earnings and/or capital gains.
By ticking the box you concur that you are eligible to claim Gift Aid as discussed above and that we can treat this donation, any contributions made in the last 4 years, and future donations as Gift Aid, which you understand that if you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax than the quantity of Gift Aid declared on all your donations because tax year, it is your duty to pay any distinction.
If you have any queries regarding your contribution, please call KORT UK on 0300 123 7774, or email us on: [email protected].
