Majority of Muslims anticipate cutting donations due to cost of living, report finds

According to the UK-based Charity Finance Magazine, a survey of British Muslims found that 58% expect to cut back on the money they donate to charity in the next 12 months. 

The respondents were more likely to make cuts to large purchases (77%) and eating out (76%) than their charitable spending. 

The survey sample shows that British Muslims are twice as likely than the general public to say they will give more to charity in the year ahead. 

According to the survey, British Muslims donate over £1bn a year and represent 6.5% of the population. 

Titled “British Muslim Charitable Giving II: The Impact of the Cost-of-Living Crisis”, the research was conducted by Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) and supported by NfP research, and was based on a total of 1,092 survey responses from British Muslims.