Terms & conditions

1. Introduction

1.1

If you use the Website, you must comply with these Terms and Conditions (as updated from time to time) – if you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, you must not use the Website.

1.2

By using the Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions (as updated from time to time) and that you agree to comply with them.

1.3

These Terms and Conditions refer to our Privacy Statement: privacy-statement which applies to use of the Website (including our donation page).

1.4

 There are other terms that may also apply to you.

1.5

We may amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Every time you wish to use the Website, please check these Terms and Conditions to ensure you understand the terms that apply at that time.

1.6

We do not represent that content available on or through the Website is appropriate for use or available in other locations (other than England and Wales), or that it complies with the law and regulations in these other locations.

2. Who we are and how to contact us

2.1

The Website is operated by Islamic Relief Worldwide. We are a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and our registered office is at 19 Rea Street South, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6LB.

3. How you may use material on the Website

3.1

The content of the Website is owned by Islamic Relief Worldwide or third parties.  Subject to the other provisions of this clause 3, no content from the Website may be copied, reproduced, republished, downloaded, posted, broadcasted, transmitted or otherwise used without our written consent, except where it is used for non-commercial personal and educational use (provided it is not published or shared with any third parties) where no consent is required. Please send your written requests to use content from the Website to [email protected]

3.2

Our status (and that of any identified contributors) as the authors of content on our site must always be acknowledged.

3.3

The Islamic Relief Worldwide Logo, Name (in English and Arabic), Acronym and any other of our trade marks (whether registered or not) appearing on the Website (the Trade Marks) are worldwide trade marks of Islamic Relief Worldwide. You are not permitted to use them without our approval. For the avoidance of doubt, no licence to use our Trade Marks is granted under these terms (except your right to view our Trade Marks as they appear on our Website).If you print off, copy or download any part of our site in breach of these terms of use, your right to use our Website will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

3.4

Except as permitted in these Terms and Conditions, you may not alter the Website in any way or do anything that might or will damage or disrupt good working order of the Website or our equipment or software.

4. Use of and reliance on information on the Website

4.1

 We do not guarantee that the information contained in the Website is accurate, verified or complete. We do not guarantee that any content or information on the Website complies with laws and regulations in any jurisdiction. We accept no liability if you or any person or organisation relies on or uses the information. This Website and the information, articles, names, images, pictures, logos and other content on it are provided “as is” without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty of any kind (including on accuracy, legal compliance or reliability) whether express or implied.

4.2

In no event will we be liable for any loss, liability or damages including, without limitation, indirect or consequential damages, or the loss of data, goodwill, reputation or profits,  or any damages whatsoever arising from the use or in connection with such use or loss of use of the Website, including in contract or in negligence.

4.3

We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the Website or your use of it will be free of viruses or harmful material.

4.4

You are responsible for ensuring that your computer is suitable to use the Website.

5. Our responsibility for loss or damage suffered by you

5.1

In circumstances where you suffer loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website, we accept no liability.

5.2

Islamic Relief Worldwide shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused by your use of another website or resource (including those linked from the Website).  Any concerns regarding any external link should be directed to [email protected]  immediately.

5.3

If we are liable to you for any reason, our liability will be limited to £200.  (This limit does not apply to any liability we may have for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence or fraudulent misrepresentation).

6. Links to other Website

6.1

We are not responsible for websites to which we link.

6.2

Where the Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. Such links should not be interpreted as approval by us of those linked websites or information you may obtain from them – we have no control over the contents of those sites or resources.

7. Rules about linking to the Website

7.1

You may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.

7.2

You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.

7.3

You must not establish a link to the Website in any website that is not owned by you.

7.4

The Website must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of The Website other than the home page.

7.5

We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice. If you wish to link to or make any use of content on the Website other than that set out above, please contact [email protected]

8. How we may use your personal information

8.1

We will only use your personal information as set out in our Privacy Statement: privacy-statement (as updated from time to time).

8.2

You agree that any information you provide to us is accurate.

8.3

Islamic Relief Worldwide takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information but where third parties are concerned accepts no liability for any misuse of your personal information by third parties and you therefore proceed at your own risk.

9. Bugs and Viruses

9.1

Islamic Relief takes reasonable steps to protect all information on this Website.  However, due to an ever-changing cyber threat landscape, Islamic Relief cannot guarantee that this Website is free of errors, bugs or viruses.  When accessing any Website you must take reasonable precautions to protect yourself from malware and identity theft by appropriately securing your device.

9.2

You must not misuse the Website by knowingly introducing malware, undertake hacking activities or unauthorised upload of other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, the server on which the Website is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Website. By breaching this provision, you may commit a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.  We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use the Website will cease immediately.

10. General

10.1

We may update and change the Website from time to time, for example, to reflect changes to our activities.

10.2

The Website is made available free of charge.

10.3

We do not guarantee that the Website, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend or withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of the Website for business and operational reasons. We will try to give you reasonable notice of any suspension or withdrawal.

10.4

You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the Website through your internet connection are aware of these terms of use and other applicable terms and conditions, and that they comply with them.

10.5

We may assign, transfer, replace or subcontract any or all of our rights and obligations under these Terms and Conditions at any time.

10.6

If any term of these Terms and Conditions is illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining terms shall continue to be valid.

10.7

Except in respect of a payment obligation to Islamic Relief Worldwide neither you nor Islamic Relief Worldwide will be held liable for any failure to perform any obligation to the other due to causes beyond your reasonable control.

10.8

Failure or delay by either party to enforce an obligation or exercise a right under these Terms and Conditions shall not be a waiver of that obligation or right.

10.9

These Terms and Conditions do not confer any rights on any person or party (other than you and/or us) pursuant to the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

10.10

These Terms and Conditions and your use of the Website are governed by English law and you are subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

11. Notices

11.1

All contact or notices to be given in relation to these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Website shall be given:

to us via these Terms and Conditions (or an email address that you confirm to us we may use for the purpose of serving contact/notice).

11.2

Notice will be deemed received when an e-mail is received in full or (if given via these Terms and Conditions) when it appears in the updated Terms and Conditions.

12. Glossary

(a)

“Islamic Relief Worldwide”, “our”, “we” or “us” refer to Islamic Relief Worldwide (for details about us, please see above).

(b)

The “Privacy Statement” refers to the privacy statement at privacy-statement.

(c)

“Terms and Conditions” refers to these Terms and Conditions, including the Privacy Policy as updated or amended from time to time.

new director

Director of Network and Resource Development

Adnan joined Islamic Relief in 2004 as a regional fundraiser in the UK. He worked in multiple roles over 10 years at Islamic Relief UK, including setting up the first digital team and leading the growth of digital fundraising and engagement. Adnan also led numerous fundraising and marketing campaigns, which played a significant part in the growth of Islamic Relief UK.

Having moved to Islamic Relief Worldwide in 2014, Adnan has held different roles that have helped grow Islamic Relief’s global digital footprint into new geographic territories, supporting Islamic Relief members with their digital and marketing growth as well as developing new products and initiatives for the Islamic Relief family.

Adnan graduated in Industrial Design and Technology from Loughborough University. He has since completed an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from Durham University and a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Institute of Data and Marketing.

Adnan Hafiz

Director of Network and Resource Development

Adnan joined Islamic Relief in 2004 as a regional fundraiser in the UK. He worked in multiple roles over 10 years at Islamic Relief UK, including setting up the first digital team and leading the growth of digital fundraising and engagement. Adnan also led numerous fundraising and marketing campaigns, which played a significant part in the growth of Islamic Relief UK.

Having moved to Islamic Relief Worldwide in 2014, Adnan has held different roles that have helped grow Islamic Relief’s global digital footprint into new geographic territories, supporting Islamic Relief members with their digital and marketing growth as well as developing new products and initiatives for the Islamic Relief family.

Adnan graduated in Industrial Design and Technology from Loughborough University. He has since completed an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from Durham University and a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Institute of Data and Marketing.

Board of Directors
Javed Akhtar

Director Of Finance

Javed Akhtar has more than a decade of experience at Islamic Relief, having worked in a similar role between 2003-2014. In that role he strove to implement wide-ranging financial and accounting processes which aided in the transparent nature in which Islamic Relief now operates.

Javed also has diverse experience across the private sector, having worked at American chemicals and pharmaceutical giant DuPont, shipping firm FedEX and technology consultancy company Accenture. In all his roles, he prioritises using the latest technologies to improve monitoring and reporting at every level. Javed’s commitment to embracing digital end-to-end technology, enhancing accountability to our stakeholders and promoting financial transparency is ensuring that we remain at the forefront of financial developments in the sector.

By training, Javed is a chartered accountant with a Master’s degree in NGO Management with Charity Accounting and Financial Management from Cass Business School.
Board of Directors
Affan Cheema  

Director of International Programmes

Affan Cheema is an experienced leader who has spent 25 years working in the international aid sector on poverty eradication in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He has worked in fast onset emergencies, protracted crisis and development environments whilst working for Islamic Relief Worldwide and Care International. He is also a trustee of South West International Development Network (SWIDN).

Through his career Affan has held numerous roles including institutional fundraising, programme and grant management, and programme quality assurance.  Affan’s leadership has helped Islamic Relief Worldwide secure the highly coveted Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), seen as the sector’s premier benchmark for operational excellence.

Affan completed his BA in Economics and Geography from University of London (School of Oriental and African Studies) and his MSc in Development Administration and Planning from the University of Bristol. He is PRINCE2 qualified, is a keen sportsman and recently co-edited a book entitled -Islam and International Development: Insights for working with Muslim Communities-.
Board of Directors
Dr Hossam Said

Managing Director, Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD)

For nearly three decades Dr Hossam has provided the strategic vision to manage, lead and develop a range of international humanitarian interventions around the world.

At the start of his career, Dr Hossam served on the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, before moving to Islamic Relief Worldwide to manage the core global business activities as International Programmes Director.

During this time the organisation increased its global reach, gaining both domestic and international repute and credibility. Dr Hossam has also served on the Islamic Relief Worldwide Board of Management and Executive Committee for the past 15 years; sharing responsibility for strategic organisational development and the change management process, whilst forging strong relationships with many other charities.

Dr Hossam gained an MBA from Aston Business School in 2004 and graduated as a Medical Doctor from Cairo University in 1981.
Board of Directors
Martin Cottingham  

Director of External Relations and Advocacy

Martin Cottingham joined Islamic Relief in 2012 as IRUK Media Relations Manager, and was appointed Head of Communications in 2015 before taking up his current position as Director of External Relations and Advocacy for Islamic Relief Worldwide.

Martin has helped Islamic Relief to increase its mainstream media profile and expand its campaigning work, producing hard-hitting advocacy reports on floods in Pakistan (2011) famine in Somalia (2012) disaster risk reduction (2013) and aid to Afghanistan (2014). He has over 20 years’ experience working in media, communications and marketing roles for international development and environmental charities.

Martin graduated from the University of London with a degree in English and Drama (1982-85) then trained as a journalist with a postgraduate diploma at City University (1986-87). He has previously worked for Christian Aid as Editor of Christian Aid News and Media Relations Manager (1988-97) for Oxfam as Regional Campaigns Manager (1997-2000) and at the Soil Association as Marketing Director (2001-2006), as well as working for a wide range of organisations as a freelance writer, researcher and communications consultant.

Tufail Hussain

Director of Islamic Relief UK

Tufail Hussain has 17 years’ experience in the humanitarian and development sector, leading on marketing and fundraising campaigns for several organisations before joining Islamic Relief UK in 2016 as Deputy Director. Tufail was appointed Director of Islamic Relief UK in 2019 and in 2021 provided valuable leadership as interim CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide.

Tufail is driven by a passion for empowering disadvantaged youth and mentors a number of young people. He also works to strengthen engagement between British Muslims and wider society. Under his leadership, Islamic Relief UK has significantly increased its income and developed successful partnerships with communities across the country. He has travelled around the world to raise awareness of major emergencies such as the Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan crises and the floods in Pakistan and Sudan.

A father to 5 daughters and a son, Tufail is also a sports enthusiast and passionate Liverpool FC supporter. Tufail has run the London Marathon twice, raising over £35,000 for humanitarian causes.

Before joining Islamic Relief he was CEO of Orphans in Need, where he oversaw a new strategy that increased income from £2 million to £9 million in 3 years and opened up new UK and international offices. Tufail is also a trustee of the Muslim Charities Forum and a Director of TIC International (Islamic Relief Worldwide’s clothes recycling and trading arm).
Board of Directors
Waseem Ahmad

Chief Executive Officer

Waseem Ahmad joined the Islamic Relief family over 20 years ago, serving as Programme Officer in the Balochistan province of south-western Pakistan before becoming Head of Programmes in Pakistan. Waseem then moved to Oxfam and Tearfund before returning to Islamic Relief to establish our mission in Malawi. Later serving as Head of Programme Funding and Partnerships, Waseem led the response to major crises across the globe, including the East Africa drought, Pakistan earthquake and the Indian Ocean Tsunami.

Waseem then served for nearly 6 years as our Director of International Programmes, during which time the charity secured and retained the coveted Core Humanitarian Standard certification in recognition of the quality of our programming. He was appointed CEO of Islamic Relief in May 2021.

With a special interest in community mobilisation and infrastructure, Waseem received an MSc in Project Planning and Management from the University of Bradford, as well as an MSc in Economics from Arid Agriculture University in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Waseem has also worked for Lepra Health in Action and is a member of the International Civil Society Centre’s Board of Trustees. The father-of-3 enjoys walking and playing football, and is a keen birdwatcher.