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Hijrah Group Foundation · ISOC Challenge™313 Changemakers.
313 Changemakers.
One legacy.
Fundraising should also transform the fundraiser.
313
Participants
£3,130
Each
1–3
Years
The ISOC Challenge™ — 313 Changemakers welcomes students, graduates, working professionals, entrepreneurs, volunteers and community leaders. Join a group of 313 participants aiming to raise £3,130 each in qualifying sponsorship over one, two or three years, while developing as a fundraiser and future leader.
Who Is It For?
You do not have to be part of a university ISOC.
The programme began with student leadership, but now welcomes the wider community. You can apply independently or be introduced by an ISOC, mosque, charity, university, employer or community ambassador.
The Mission01 02 03
Raise funds. Develop people. Strengthen communities.
ISOC Challenge supports three HGF priorities:
Refugee Relief & Entrepreneurship
Relief, practical skills and opportunities that support greater independence.
Institutional Investment & Community Development
Support for eligible mosques, schools, education providers and other organisations serving their communities.
Fundraisers themselves are also intended educational beneficiaries of the programme through structured leadership and entrepreneurship training. Programme costs and charitable grants will be administered under the relevant charitable purposes and approved budget.
How It Works1 2 3 4 5
FIVE STEPS TO IMPACT
Apply
Register your interest, choose a 12-, 24- or 36-month target and explain why you want to join.
Fundraise
Work towards £3,130 in verified qualifying sponsorship from eligible unconnected donors; HGF provides guidance, fundraising tools and milestones.
Learn and lead
Build your skills through Prophetic Leadership, entrepreneurship learning, peer support and practical fundraising.
Shape the impact
Identify the HGF pillar you care about and optionally nominate a suitable cause or charity for consideration.
Take the challenge
Participants who meet all published programme requirements may qualify for a sponsored Saudi land programme, including the Saudi 3 Peaks Challenge™ and Umrah. Flights and visas are paid by participants. Exact eligibility and programme inclusions will be published in the participant agreement.
Fundraising Pathways
ONE GOAL. THREE PATHWAYS.
| Pathway | Time to raise £3,130 | Average monthly target |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated | 12 months | About £261 |
| Balanced | 24 months | About £130 |
| Flexible | 36 months | About £87 |
The £3,130 target is the value of qualifying donations before Gift Aid, not the total including Gift Aid. All eligible Gift Aid successfully claimed by the receiving charity is additional programme income. Actual eligibility is verified donation by donation.
Your Voice
Help shape where funds go
Fundraisers can nominate an eligible charity, scholarship initiative, refugee project or community institution that aligns with one of the three HGF pillars.
Your recommendation will be considered through a review process; it is not a promise that your nominee will receive funding or a right to allocate donations. All awards are subject to due diligence, conflicts checks, available funds and approval by the responsible trustees.
The programme intends to offer
- Prophetic Leadership education, practical communication and team skills.
- Entrepreneurship training and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.
- A community of peers, mentors and potential future collaborators.
- A voice in eligible grant and scholarship nominations.
- The chance to qualify for a sponsored Saudi land programme: Mount Noor, Mount Thawr, Mount Uhud and Umrah, with flights and visas self-funded.
- An intended longer-term alumni pathway through the HG 313 Entrepreneurs Club.
Participation in any specific benefit is governed by published eligibility, assessment, scheduling and programme terms. Registration alone does not guarantee a funded Saudi place.
Short FAQs
ISOC CHALLENGE QUESTIONS
No. The name recognises the programme’s Islamic Society origins, but applicants may come from universities or the wider community.
Yes. We welcome family support through the 313 Community Support Pot. These contributions do not count towards the individual’s £3,130 qualifying sponsorship target and do not receive Gift Aid as connected-family challenge sponsorship under the current model.
No. Only donations meeting HMRC’s criteria, supported by valid declarations and verified by the receiving charity, qualify. The target is counted before Gift Aid is added.
Successful participants may receive the sponsored Saudi land programme. They pay for their own international flights and visas. The trip is subject to fundraising qualification, suitability and published terms.
Use the same Register Interest link found on the homepage and Hijrah Hikers page. We will send the correct ISOC application steps after your initial enquiry.
Your first step takes less than a minute
Register Your Interest
Tell us you’re interested in the ISOC Challenge and we will send the correct application steps.
Register InterestRegistering interest does not guarantee selection. Many programmes are capacity limited and selective. This is deliberate.