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Solar Pump #16 in progress
£1119 raised of £1800
62% funded · £681 to go
Jazak Allahu Khairan to our recent donors 🤲
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Thank you for your continued support — may Allah accept it.
Donate water UK — HNCO is a UK charity that installs complete hand pumps and solar pumps in rural Pakistan from £150, built within three weeks of your donation, with every pound going directly to the project.
Key Takeaways
- 2.1 billion people globally still lack access to safely managed drinking water — WHO/UNICEF, 2023
- Over 80% of Pakistan's population faces severe water scarcity — WaterAid, 2026
- £150 funds a complete hand pump for ~25 people for 10 years; £1,800 funds a solar pump for ~100 people for 20 years
- HNCO is a UK charity — 100% of your donation reaches the project in Pakistan
- Water pump donations are Zakat-eligible where the community meets Shariah criteria
- HNCO builds within three weeks and sends photos, videos and a completion certificate
- The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "The best form of charity is giving water to drink." (Ahmad)
What Does It Mean to Donate Water in the UK?
When you donate water in the UK, you are funding the physical infrastructure that brings clean water to a community that currently has none. HNCO — a UK charity based in Nelson — takes your donation and builds a real pump in a real village in rural Pakistan, typically within three weeks.
The full process is included in your donation: site survey, borehole drilling, pump installation, independent water quality testing, and community training so the pump keeps running for years. Nothing is withheld for administration — the complete project is what you fund.
HNCO has operated its Pakistan water programme since 2010, initiated by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim. The communities served are in Sindh and Punjab, where groundwater exists but villages have no means to reach it safely — relying instead on contaminated open sources that cause preventable disease.
How Much Does It Cost to Donate Water Through HNCO?
- Contribution £25+ — pooled toward the next pump. Best for first-time givers or topping up a group donation.
- Hand pump well £150 — serves ~25 people / 4–5 families for 10–15 years. Best for individual donors, memorials, Ramadan, Muharram.
- Solar pump well £1,800 — serves ~100 people for 15–20 years. Best for families pooling, mosque collections, workplace giving.
Both options are complete borehole installations — not just pumps. The difference is the mechanism: a hand pump is manually operated and repairable with basic tools in-village; a solar pump is higher-capacity and powered by a solar panel with no fuel cost. Compare hand pump vs solar pump →
Where Does a Water Donation Go?
HNCO installs in rural Pakistan — primarily Sindh and Punjab, where seasonal drought and contaminated groundwater affect millions. Every donation is matched to a specific village. The field team surveys the site, identifies the water table depth, drills the borehole, installs the pump, tests water quality independently, and trains community members on maintenance.
After completion you receive full documentation: 20–30 high-resolution build photos, 2–4 progress videos, an independent water-quality test certificate, a location report with village name and district, and a completion certificate. See what the completion pack contains →
You can also watch completed builds on HNCO's progress videos page. Watch wells being built →
Why Is Donating Water the Best Sadaqah Jariyah?
Sadaqah Jariyah — ongoing charity — is charity whose reward continues after your death. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was asked what the best Sadaqah Jariyah is. He identified three: ongoing knowledge, a righteous child who prays for you, and ongoing charity. In a separate hadith, he named water specifically: "The best form of charity is giving water to drink." (Ahmad)
A hand pump installed today will still be serving families in 2036. A solar pump will still be running in 2046. Every drink taken, every meal cooked, every crop watered — each act is recorded as ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah for the donor for the pump's entire lifespan. Understanding Sadaqah Jariyah through water →
Can I Use Zakat to Donate Water?
Yes. Zakat must reach one of the eight categories defined in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60) — primarily the poor and needy (al-fuqara and al-masakin). The rural Pakistani villages HNCO serves consistently meet this standard. HNCO verifies Zakat eligibility before allocating Zakat funds to any project.
Use the HNCO Zakat calculator to calculate what you owe, then designate part toward a water pump. Full guide: Zakat and water pump donations →
Can I Donate Water in Memory of Someone?
Yes. HNCO inscribes a personalised dedication on the pump's stainless-steel plaque — a name, family inscription, or memorial message. The pump then provides Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of the person named for as long as it serves the community.
You receive a photo of the installed plaque in your completion pack. Donate water in someone's name → or see our full guide on donating in memory of a parent →
Can a Group Donate Water Together?
Yes — pooling is straightforward. Three siblings each giving £50 funds one complete hand pump. A mosque congregation pooling Friday collections over two or three weeks funds a solar pump. A workplace team of 12 each giving £150 funds a solar pump serving 100 people for 20 years. One pump, one plaque, one community served — shared reward for every contributor. How group water donations work →
About HNCO — the UK Charity Behind This Programme
HNCO (Hajjah Naziha Charitable Organisation) is a UK charity based in Nelson, Lancashire. The water programme was initiated by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim in 2010 and has since provided clean water to tens of thousands of people across rural Pakistan. HNCO operates with a 100% donation policy — the UK team is run by volunteers, keeping administration costs to zero and ensuring every pound donated reaches the field. About HNCO → | How donations are spent →
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From £25 toward a shared pump, to a £150 hand pump or £1,800 solar pump — built in rural Pakistan within three weeks, with full photo and video proof. Donate a water pump →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to donate water in the UK?
Donating water through a UK charity like HNCO funds the physical installation of clean water infrastructure — borehole, pump, training — in water-scarce communities in rural Pakistan. Your donation covers the complete project, not just the equipment.
How much does it cost to donate water through HNCO?
£25+ contributes to the next pump in the build queue. £150 funds a complete hand pump for ~25 people for 10 years. £1,800 funds a solar pump for ~100 people for 20 years. No hidden fees — 100% reaches the project.
Can I donate water as Sadaqah Jariyah?
Yes — water is one of the most explicitly recommended forms of Sadaqah Jariyah in the Hadith. Every time someone drinks from your pump, the reward continues, for as long as the pump serves the community — 10 to 20 years.
Can I use Zakat to donate water?
Yes, where the project serves Zakat-eligible recipients. All HNCO water projects in Pakistan are Zakat-verified before funds are allocated. Use the HNCO Zakat calculator to calculate what you owe first.
How quickly is the pump built after I donate?
Typically within three weeks of your donation clearing. You then receive 20–30 photos, progress videos, a water-quality certificate, and a completion report by email.
Where does HNCO install water pumps?
HNCO's primary focus is rural Pakistan — Sindh and Punjab provinces. The programme has operated since 2010.
Can I donate water in memory of someone?
Yes. HNCO inscribes a personalised dedication on the pump plaque. The pump then provides ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of the person named. See donate in someone's name →