The Islamic Societies in Manchester raised over £7000 from a week of charity fundraising.
This placed Manchester third in the Charity Week North initiative, behind Liverpool and Leeds.
The University of Manchester Islamic Society undertook a variety of charity work, including bucket collections around campus, bake sales at University Place and henna designing. The week was rounded off with a climb of Mount Snowdon.
A ‘Sister’s Social’ also took place, where all females could gather and relax.
“As we get two days in the whole year to celebrate, it’s important that we do”, explained Mohammed Ahmed, lead volunteer.
“I learnt a lot, met people from various backgrounds and felt a spirit of unity throughout, coming together for a cause that is close to my heart.”
The total, £7056.01, was more than double that raised during Charity Week 2011. It was put towards the grand total for the North – which was almost £57,000. This placed the North third in the national tables also, with only Scotland and the Midlands raising more.
The Charity Week initiative is a non-profit, volunteer led organisation that raises money for orphans and needy children. They act according to Islamic principles, and do not discriminate against any volunteer, donors or recipients.
In a statement posted on the Manchester Charity Week 2012 page, ISOC thanked volunteers for a “phenomenal week […] full of love, light, unity and smiles.”
“You did something for which you get no personal gain but the privilege of doing it, and that itself inspired us.”
