Our Story
From a shared vision to a registered charity — here is how Albarkat Welfare Trust came to be.
Milestones
Founded and registered
Albarkat Welfare Trust was founded and officially registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, receiving charity number 1126870.
First campaigns and community relief
We launched our first fundraising campaigns and delivered our initial community relief projects, providing welfare support to families and individuals in need.
Renewed Fundraising Regulator registration
We renewed our registration with the Fundraising Regulator, reaffirming our commitment to the Fundraising Promise and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Why we exist
Albarkat Welfare Trust was founded by a group of individuals driven by a shared belief: that small acts of giving, done with purpose, can change lives. We saw communities around us struggling — with poverty, displacement, and lack of access to basic necessities — and we wanted to do something meaningful in response.
The name Albarkat reflects this founding vision. In Arabic, barakat means abundance and divine blessing — but also the idea that blessings grow when they are shared. We believe that generosity, when channelled responsibly through a structured charitable framework, has the power to create ripples of positive change far beyond what any individual could achieve alone.
Looking ahead
We are proud of what we have achieved in a short time, but we know there is so much more to do. In the coming years, we plan to expand our reach — supporting more communities, launching new programmes, and building partnerships that multiply our impact.
Our ambition is to grow sustainably, always keeping the needs of the people we serve at the centre of everything we do. With the continued support of our donors, partners, and the communities we work with, we are confident we can make a lasting difference.