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UK FLOODS – DECEMBER 2015

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Name Al-Imdaad Foundation UK

Telephone +44 1254 698771 185 Audley Range, Blackburn, Mobile +44 7796 888084 Address Lancashire, Email [email protected] BB1 1SU Website www.alimdaad.co.uk

Contact Person Hafez Abdussamad Mulla Position in Organisation Country Director

About Us

Established in 2003, Al-Imdaad Foundation is a leading international aid relief and development organisation registered in the United Kingdom (charity registration no. 1140187). We are dedicated to providing humanitarian services in crisis and non-crisis situations throughout the world targeting the neediest groups including orphans, widows and the destitute, irrespective of race, religion, culture or geographical boundary. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Al-Imdaad Foundation promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through our international offices.

International Registered Offices

The Al-Imdaad Foundation has registered offices in the UK, Indonesia, Jordan, Australia, Kenya and Bangladesh with its head office in South Africa. These offices are established to oversee our various projects in these regions and to act as fund raising partners. The foundation is at an advanced stage to establish further representative offices in other parts of the world. The UK Commissioners of International Relations and Cooperation and its various embassies are kept informed of our activities globally.

Our Partners

Al-Imdaad Foundation is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements and NGOs in Disaster Relief. The Foundation supports the Code of Conduct and strives to incorporate its principles in its humanitarian work. Al-Imdaad Foundation is also a member of BOND (British Overseas NGOs for Development) as well as being registered with the United Nations Department of Economic & Social Affairs. The NGO Branch is the focal point within the United Nations for Non-Governmental Organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Our Vision

To do whatever it takes to make a lasting difference to the most-needy around the world, by providing sustainable projects that aim to give them a brighter future to work towards. The Al-Imdaad Foundation aspires to excel in humanitarian relief, providing humanitarian services with the highest level of compassion, professionalism and care under the supervision of a team of professionals from UK and abroad.

UK FLOODS – DECEMBER 2015

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

OUR COUNTRY – OUR NEIGHBOURS – OUR DUTY TO HELP In December, 2015 the UK was struck by devastating floods that caused extensive damage around Lancashire, Cumbria, Yorkshire and Scotland. These were the worst floods in over 70 years and affected thousands of residents across the UK.

Al-Imdaad Foundation UK responded to the crisis with passion and care, displaying a firm resolve to assist all those who had been badly affected.

This document has been put together to illustrate some of the areas covered by our organisation and the kinds of responses that were provided. Our teams of volunteers and disaster relief professionals covered 14 towns in 3 weeks working day and night to help our neighbours and fellow citizens at their time of need.

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LOCATIONS COVERED

The following towns and cities were covered with our humanitarian assistance in 3 weeks: Newton Stuart Castle Douglas Dumfries & Galloway Carlisle Keswick Glenridding Cockermouth Whalley Manchester Shipley Keighley Prestolee Radcliffe York

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Cumbria

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Over 300 Volunteers assist across the UK

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Scotland

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Lancashire

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Our Warehouse – Thousands of Blankets Packed & Distributed

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Social Media Coverage

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National Media

THE INDEPENDANT

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DAILY MAIL

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LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH

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ONLINE NEWS COVERAGE http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-35205123 http://www.itv.com/news/border/2015-12-31/al-imdaad-emergency-aid-relief-workers-lend-a-helping-hand- to-flood-hit-communities/ http://m.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/14141814.Picture_of_Blackburn_men_helping_clear_up_devastatio n_caused_by_floods_in_Cumbria_goes_viral/?ref=mr&lp=7 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3355277/From-Muslim-volunteers-digger-drivers-Army-troops- heroes-hope-afloat-ROBERT-HARDMAN-looks-generous-brave-compassionate-acts-come-devastating-Storm- Desmond-floods.html www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06r6zk5 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/storm-desmond-muslim-charity-dispatched-to-cumbria- amid-further-flood-warnings-a6767066.html https://t.co/5t46gpTyfZ http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/blackburn/14131171.Blackburn_team_joins_flood_fight_in_Cum bria_after_thousands_left_homeless/ http://m.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14173869.IN_PICTURES__35_great_things_British_Muslims_did_in_ 2015/ http://m.lep.co.uk/news/islamic-charity-volunteers-join-cumbria-aid-effort-1-7621618 http://www.thebee.co.uk/news/local-news/1820117/east-lancashire-muslims-go-viral-after-helping-those- affected-by-floods/ http://www.easterneye.eu/news/uk-news/Aid+workers+and+doctors+describe+flood+tragedy/5750 http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/bolton/14133117.Charity_hero_Rizwan_rushes_to_help_victims_of_ Storm_Desmond/ http://www.asiantimesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/Aid+workers+and+doctors+describe+flood+tragedy/5750 http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/1820048/east-lancashire-muslims-go-viral-after-helping-those- affected-by-floods/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206774398456618&set=a.10203170405879056.1073741 845.1174934985&type=3&theater http://www.onenewspage.co.uk/n/UK/755da2jn3/Storm-Desmond-Muslim-charity-dispatched-to-Cumbria- amid.htm http://m.thestar.co.uk/news/islamic-charity-volunteers-join-cumbria-aid-effort-1-7621618

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SPECIAL THANKS

Our response was made possible by over 300 volunteers helping across 14 different locations. A lot of dedication and passion was displayed by all those involved and showed a sincere love and concern for neighbours and fellow countrymen. Our teams displayed love and compassion for humanity by helping everyone, no matter who was affected or what background they come from. This is something we are committed to and we will continue to support all those that have been affected.

Al-Imdaad Foundation would especially like to thank the following groups for responding to our call to help the victims of the floods:

• Muslim Charities Forum • Pleckgate High School - Blackburn • Food for Thought - Blackburn • Human Appeal - Manchester • Khanjra - Blackburn • Rightway DIY - Blackburn • Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda - Blackburn • Preston Muslim Girls School - Preston • Masjid Al Hidayah - Blackburn • Quwwatul Islam Masjid - Preston • Al Huda Masjid - Preston • Jamiah Masjid - Swindon • Children of Adam Charity - Peterborough • Abdullah Aid - London • One Nation - Yorkshire • British Telecom • Bayt Muhammad Academy - Blackburn • Adams Rasoi - Blackburn • Deli Delights - Blackburn • Blackpool Central Mosque - Blackpool • Masjid e Faruk - Walsall • Masjid e Momineen - Blackburn • Intack Rentals • Islamiyah Madressa - Blackburn • Al Furqan Prep School - Yorkshire • Masjid e Anwar - Blackburn • Masjid E Irfan - Blackburn • Muslims For Bristol • Beamont Collegiath Academy - Warrington

Also, a special thanks to all voluntary groups who showed their support from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Dewsbury, Batley, Walsall, Darlaston, Leicester, Burnley, Blackpool and many other areas across the UK. Together we helped to make a difference in our country when it mattered the most. With solidarity, love, passion and care we delivered our support to the victims of the UK Floods.

View all the videos from our assistance online at www.alimdaad.co.uk and www.youtube.com/alimdaad

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DECLARATION

On behalf of the Al-Imdaad Foundation UK Office, I hereby confirm to the best of my knowledge that the information provided on this form is accurate and that all funds were discharged accurately and professionally.

Signature Date Hafez Abdussamad Mulla

UK Country Director 29/01/2016

On behalf of the trustees of the Al-Imdaad Foundation UK Office, I hereby confirm approval of this project.

Signature Date Abdul Ahad Miah Trustee of Al-Imdaad Foundation 29/01/2016