Charity
AL-AMAAN FOUNDATION
At AL-Amaan Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities through essential aid, education, and empowerment programmes. With your support, we can create a lasting impact and bring hope to those in need.
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Our Projects in the Field
Water Pumps
Installing hand or solar pumps
Masjid & Madrasah Support
Construction and refurbishment
Humanitarian Aid
Food packages, Qurbani, ambulance services
Livelihood Grants
Sewing schools and small business grants
Our Work
We are dedicated to impactful initiatives that improve lives across multiple areas:
Where we work
We’ve raised over £50,000 for our projects
🇵🇰 Azad Kashmir — Bhimber & Nakyal Regions
Al-Amaan Foundation channels its efforts into the Bhimber and Nakyal sectors of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan — areas facing acute hardship despite their proximity to relatively water-rich regions. Though historically fertile, these communities are now battling severe water scarcity, draught, and limited basic infrastructure.
💧 The Context & Need
Recent climate shifts have caused dramatic rainfall deficits of 70–80%, drying up natural springs and reducing groundwater sources.
Many villages in Bhimber now lack piped water entirely, forcing residents—mostly women and children—to walk long distances for water or rely on expensive private water tankers that offer inconsistent relief.
The region has relatively few functioning masjids and community centres, curbing opportunities for communal prayer and education.
🎯 Al-Amaan Foundation’s Impact
Water pumps installations to provide sustainable, local access to drinking water.
Masjid & Madrasah support: construction, maintenance, and management costs.
Routine humanitarian aid: food packages, ambulance services, Qurbani distribution, and small grants.
🤝 Why Bhimber & Nakyal?
High vulnerability due to climate change, isolation, and limited infrastructure.
Areas like Nakkar Shamali and surrounding valleys report literacy >90%, yet lack of facilities impedes development.
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hOW IT ALL STARTED
About AL-Amaan
Al-Amaan Foundation was born from a natural desire to help others, a sincere, instinctive urge to serve the creation of Allah for His pleasure, not through an organisation, but through individuals moved by compassion and faith.
In 2010, our founder Mehrban Ali began helping families in poverty across Pakistan & Azad Kashmir, using only the support of close friends and family from the UK. There was no office, no formal charity, just trust, direct giving, and a shared concern for those suffering and in need. Motivated purely by the desire to help those struggling with poverty, every donation was hand-delivered by our trusted partners in Pakistan, every case personally assessed, and every penny used for the purpose it was given.
As word spread, so did the support and before long, more people expressed their wish to support and trust the cause. What began in a family home grew into something much bigger, a network of generous donors and sincere volunteers, all working together for one cause: to serve humanity for the pleasure of Allah.
Recognising the growing need and responsibility, we officially registered Al-Amaan Foundation as a UK charity in July 2023. Today, by the grace of Allah, we are run entirely by volunteers in both the UK and Pakistan, including a dedicated board of trustees, all working without pay.
We remain committed to our 100% Donation Policy. No wages, no admin costs, every single penny you give goes directly to those who need it most.
From our grassroots beginnings to becoming a formally registered UK-Pakistan charity, Al-Amaan Foundation remains anchored to the same values that first inspired us:
Compassion: Treating every individual with dignity and respect.
Integrity: Operating with full transparency and adherence to Islamic principles.
Community-Driven Support: Empowering donors and volunteers to serve humanity, together.
This is our story — born from simple acts of kindness, and nurtured into a registered charitable foundation committed to serving the most vulnerable, in the name of Allah (سبحانه وتعالى).
Our mission
At Al-Amaan Foundation, our mission is to relieve poverty and hardship by delivering sincere, transparent, and impactful charitable aid to the most vulnerable communities in Pakistan.
“The most beloved of people to Allah is the one who brings the most benefit to others.”
— [Hadith – al-Muʻjam al-Awsaṭ]
Our vision
Our vision is a Pakistan where every individual lives with dignity, free from poverty and hardship, empowered through education, and guided by the values and teachings of Islam.
“Indeed, Allah commands justice…”
— Surah An-Nahl (16:90)
Values
Oversight and Accountability
All funds are tracked and accounted for with full documentation and photo evidence of spending.
Receipts are collected for every purchase.
All beneficiaries are vetted through a strict review of financial need including checks on income, assets, and dependents.
Trustees personally cross-check all reports from Pakistan.
We firmly believe that charity is an amanah (trust), and we are answerable to both the community and ultimately, to Allah.
“Each of you is a shepherd, and each of you is responsible for his flock…”
— [Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim]
OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Al-Amaan Foundation is governed by a small, trusted board of volunteers who oversee all operations with full transparency and sincerity. Each trustee plays an active role in managing donations, overseeing projects, vetting beneficiaries, and upholding our 100% Donation Policy. All trustees work entirely free of charge, giving their time, skills, and energy fisabilillah, for the sake of Allah. We are a family-founded charity built on trust, personal accountability, and service to the Ummah.
FOUNDER AND TRUSTEE
HAJI MEHRBAN ALI
Mehrban Ali is a seasoned businessman with decades of experience running successful enterprises. Known for his deep compassion, wisdom, and patience, he has long held leadership roles within both local and international community projects — many of which were entrusted to him by his late father. His commitment to masjid development and welfare initiatives has made him a respected figure in both the UK and Pakistan.
As the founder of Al-Amaan Foundation, Mehrban has been instrumental in shaping its grassroots approach, dedicating not just his time and resources, but his heart to the service of others. He is a trustee on multiple charitable projects, and his long-standing reputation for prioritising others’ needs over his own is something his family and community can attest to.
Mehrban continues to authorise payments, liaise closely with the charity’s teams on the ground, and make regular visits to Pakistan to personally oversee ongoing work. His leadership and oversight ensure that each project is delivered with integrity and that every donation is handled with accountability and care.
📍 Based in the UK
– Haji M.Ali
Trustee – Finance & Compliance
Haji Basharat Hussain
Basharat Hussain brings a strong professional background in finance and accounting to his role as trustee. With years of experience in the financial sector, he plays a key role in ensuring that every penny entrusted to Al-Amaan Foundation is used responsibly and transparently. He oversees the charity’s financial reporting, including the preparation of balance sheets and internal audits. Basharat also leads the scrutiny of receipts, verifies evidence from our projects on the ground — including photographs and video footage — and ensures all financial activity is clearly documented and justified. He authorises outgoing payments only after full verification.
Alongside his work with Al-Amaan Foundation, Basharat is actively involved with other charitable organisations, particularly those supporting humanitarian efforts in Palestine and Gaza — a cause that remains especially close to his heart.Basharat’s attention to detail, financial acumen, and sincere dedication make him an invaluable part of the trustee board.
His dedication to financial integrity ensures our 100% donation policy is upheld with the highest standard of accountability.
📍 Based in the UK
– Haji B.Hussain
TRUSTEE
HAJI NAVID IQBAL
Navid Iqbal is a qualified solicitor and the founder of his own legal practice, specialising in family and immigration law. With a career built around supporting individuals through some of their most vulnerable moments, Navid brings both professional expertise and deep compassion to his role at Al-Amaan Foundation.
In addition to co-authorising payments, Navid plays an active role in overseeing the charity’s operations both in the UK and Pakistan. He regularly dedicates time on the ground to monitor and support projects, ensuring they meet the foundation’s high standards and serve those most in need.
Driven by a sincere passion to help others, Navid’s commitment to justice and human dignity shapes his work within the charity — just as it does in his legal practice.
📍 Based in the UK
– Haji N.Iqbal
Ways to Donate
BANK TRANSFER
Account name: Al-Amaan Foundation
Sort code: 30-98-97
Account number: 60899163
Lloyds Bank plc
cash
You can make cash donations to one of our esteemed Trustees.
Direct Debit
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“Charity does not decrease wealth.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Muslim)
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