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BCBN awarded the Al Mizan Trust a grant of £2,678.1 to fund Mother and Baby Kits for vulnerable people and back to school backpacks. These were distributed to local branches of Home-Start across London, which gave them to families that needed the packs. The Mother & Baby Kits contained essential baby items for new mothers. … Continue reading Al Mizan Trust: Mother and Baby Kits →

BCBN is delighted to award the Leed’s Jewish Welfare Board of £3,000 for a community allotment project where herbs, fruits and vegetables are now grown and looked after by the community. The impact of this project has extended beyond anticipated reach, and has strengthened community relations. With disabled access provided, the allotment built has become … Continue reading Leed’s Jewish Welfare Board: Allotment Project →

‘Can we litter pick on a regular basis?’ BCBN is proud to have supported Sadaqa Day initiative by MADE where high school students were taught to give to give back through litter picking in their local communities. Assemblies on the importance of cleanliness within the community delivered to over 1000 students across 7 schools and … Continue reading MADE: Keep Britain Tidy →

BCBN has awarded grants of £3,000 to Penal Reform international for their mental health publication, and the Khidmat Centres for the production of a short movie capturing the experience of Muslim women in prison. Prison populations have a significantly higher prevalence of mental health issues than the general community. This is partly because people with … Continue reading In 2018 BCBN demonstrated commitment to Mental Health by awarding 2 projects supporting mental health for women in prison →