Question Summary:
It is permissible to dispense of interest funds to the poor and needy even if they are non-Muslims

Question Detail:

 
Can you give interest money to children in need,  red nose day charities and  animal charities run by non-muslims. Can you also give to non-muslims who are not that well off (poor). 
 

Answer :

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh
It is permissible to dispense of interest funds to the poor and needy even if they are non-Muslims.
 
 
 
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
 
Mufti Ismail Desai,
Darul Iftaa
 
Checked and Approved,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.