PennyAppeal News

It’s a bittersweet blog post. As a team, we worked extremely hard to produce a compelling short film that depicts the harsh realities of refugees who find themselves at death's doorstep in search of safety - though I wish we didn’t have to create such content.

Last night, a historic Iftar was held in the iconic London Tower- marking the first time an event of this nature has taken place in the building’s 1000-year history.

2022 sees the release of five fantastic new designs; each are collectible and four depict the wonderful architecture of mosques across the world.

Penny Appeal launches Rebuild Syria campaign.

“When the month of Ramadan arrives, the gates of mercy are opened.” Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

It was narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, on the 15th of Shaban, from sunset until dawn, Allah (SWT) asks His servants, ′Is there anyone seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking provision from Me so I may provide for him? Is there anyone suffering so I may relieve his suffering? ′ [Ibn Majah].

Penny Appeal were honoured to receive the Elderly Support Project prize at the “Mother Helpage Excellence Awards” last weekend, in recognition of our exceptional efforts supporting elderly people in Kashmir as part of our wider Adopt a Gran appeal.

A Student from a Bradford school had her winning entry in a school competition read out by a BBC star.

This International Women’s Day, Penny Appeal’s Senior Director of Growth, Ridwana Wallace-Laher, spent the morning addressing a group of Year Seven girls from Carlton Bolling College about her path to success.

The 15th night of Shaban is believed to be one of the greatest nights of the year. In fact, it is believed that after Laylatul Qadr, the blessed night in Ramadan in which the Qur’an was revealed, the most special night is the 15th of Shaban. So what is the 15th night of Shaban? Why does it hold significance and when does the 15th Shaban take place in 2021?

Acknowledging his work with Penny Appeal, Azhar Khan, our CFO has been nominated for an award at the forthcoming British Muslim Awards. Find out more here.

Penny Appeal’s best loved dates are finally back on the shelves and available to you once more. Find out more about our exclusive new collection.