How will the coronavirus lockdown impact Islamic Relief during Ramadan and how are you reacting?

Like most charities, I expect we will see the biggest impact on offline income, particularly event and community fundraising. We had a lot of activities planned in mosques and in the community in the lead-up to Ramadan, which we have obviously had to cancel. We had projected to raise at least £750,000 from those.

Similarly, during the month of Ramadan itself, we hold collections in mosques, which would normally raise around £500,000. So we are expecting to take a hit on our offline income. But we are hoping to soften the blow a little bit by moving some of these activities online.