Charity Week 2026: community fundraising continues through 25 October

A week of community action, already under way

Charity Week 2026 is taking place from 19 to 25 October in the UK and Canada, according to the countries’ Islamic Relief campaign pages checked on 22 October. The volunteer-led campaign brings communities together to raise funds for orphans and vulnerable children.

This is an update during the campaign week, rather than an announcement that it starts today. Students, families and local organisations can use the official pages below to find their own route to taking part.

Choose the participation route for your country

The UK fundraising platform offers individual fundraising pages and ways to connect a page with a university Islamic society, mosque, school, business or community organisation. It also lists regional challenges. Visit the platform through Islamic Relief UK’s campaign page to check the current options.

Islamic Relief Canada invites campuses, schools, masjids and community groups to register and plan a fundraiser. Its 2026 page suggests activities such as bake sales, sports tournaments and dinners, and explains how participating groups can have a say on projects through a survey.

The campaign week is not every event’s deadline

The international Charity Week homepage lists 19–25 October for its international campaign, with earlier regional weeks in Qatar on 4–10 October and South Africa on 12–18 October. Those earlier dates have passed. Do not assume that a nearby event follows the UK timetable.

Individual challenges may fall outside the headline week or already be full. The UK challenge list checked on 22 October included activities on 24 and 31 October, as well as completed 17 October events. Open the specific listing and confirm its arrangements with the organiser before booking or travelling.

A useful checklist before your group takes part

For a local group, a small amount of preparation can make participation easier. These are practical planning suggestions from AL-Naqawa, rather than additional campaign requirements.

• Confirm the event date, location, organiser and any entry fee on the official listing.
• Agree who will manage the fundraising page and keep the group’s records.
• Ask about accessibility, age requirements and arrangements for anyone needing assistance.
• Plan volunteer shifts and prayer breaks together, using local prayer times and the venue’s arrangements.

Use the current campaign pages for confirmation

The organisers’ pages link to participation and fundraising services. Check those pages for current details before sharing a registration link or making a payment. AL-Naqawa is reporting the campaign independently; it does not collect donations or register participants.

This article does not reproduce fundraising totals or beneficiary counts, and it does not assess whether an individual donation fulfils a religious obligation. The links below identify the organisations responsible for the campaign information.