British Muslims give £2.2bn annually: Equi report

British Muslim charitable giving is playing an increasingly important economic and social role in supporting frontline public services across the UK, according to a new report by policy and research organization Equi.

The report estimates that Muslim donors contribute approximately £2.2 billion annually, making them one of the most active charitable communities in the UK.

The study, "Building Britain: British Muslims Giving Back", finds that Muslim-led charities are increasingly directing funds toward domestic priorities, including housing support, mental health services, youth programs, and emergency financial assistance, as public sector budgets face sustained pressure. 

Authored by Taibah Al-Fagih and Dr Mohammed Sinan Siyech, the Equi study combines polling data, interviews with charity sector leaders, and broader industry analysis.

It estimates that British Muslims contributed around £2.2 billion in charitable donations during 2023–24, with roughly half of respondents indicating plans to increase their giving in the year ahead.