5alas | How your donation is used

How Your Donation Is Used

100% of Your Donation Supports Those in Need

Every penny of your donation goes directly to purchasing the items you select. If you choose, an additional 7.5% can help mosques store, manage, and distribute donations.

All platform and technology costs are covered by Gift Aid and platform fees from suppliers— ensuring donations reach the right people without deductions.

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Why We Use Gift Aid & Platform Fees for Technology and Operations

At 5alas, we believe in accountability, efficiency, and trust. Charity isn’t just about collecting funds—it’s about ensuring they reach the right people, in the right way, at the right time. A well-managed system ensures that aid is delivered fairly, securely, and without waste.

Gift Aid and platform fees support:

Technology & Platform Development

Keeping the donation process secure, seamless, and accessible.

Operational Infrastructure

Managing orders, tracking deliveries, and verifying beneficiaries.

Communication Systems

Ensuring donors, mosques, and suppliers stay connected.

Security & Compliance

Preventing fraud, protecting donor data, and ensuring responsible fund allocation.

By covering these essential costs separately, we ensure that 100% of your donation is used for the cause you intended.

What Happens to Unused Platform & Processing Funds?

Any unused platform and processing funds are reinvested into helping where it matters most. This means:

Supporting urgent needs within communities.
Improving the platform to serve donors, mosques, and beneficiaries better.
Expanding impact-driven initiatives that strengthen local communities.

Why Fundraising is Important for Growth

Right now, 5alas is personally funded, ensuring the platform runs smoothly. While we haven’t begun formal fundraising, future growth will be supported by Gift Aid, grants, and ethical funding sources to expand our impact while keeping costs low.

Transaction Processing Costs – Payment providers charge unavoidable fees for debit/credit card donations.
Awareness & Outreach – Helping more donors, mosques, and businesses get involved.
Technology & Innovation – Improving and scaling the platform to better serve communities.

By using technology and minimizing operational expenses, we ensure that your donations go where they're needed most— helping people in need, strengthening communities, and supporting local businesses.

Keeping It Transparent

We believe in complete accountability and trust, ensuring everyone involved—donors, mosques, suppliers, and beneficiaries—can track their impact.

Every donor gets a dashboard – See exactly what you’ve donated, track orders, and get real-time updates.
Mosques manage distributions – Mosques can oversee items they’ve received and distributed.
Suppliers track fulfilled orders – Local businesses can process and confirm deliveries.
Beneficiaries stay informed – Those in need receive clear notifications when aid is ready for collection.