Last week we took some of the elder members of our community to visit the office of the Lord Mayor of Birmingham; To learn about the history and the function of local democracy in the city. Thank you to Cllr Ken Wood, his team & Birmingham City Council for their warm welcome and hospitality.

“It leaves them at risk of illness due to reduced heating & increased reliance on an already overstretched NHS”. Abdullah Rehman MBE on how the winter fuel payments will impact the most vulnerable pensioners this winter. hyphenonline.com/2024/09/24/win…

Big shout out to the inspirational Katie Piper OBE whom I met again after many years – and of all places, Mount Snowdon! 🏔️ So wonderful to see you again 😀. Please consider donating to the Katie Piper Foundation: donate.justgiving.com/charity/katiep… #KatiePiperFoundation #DonateForACause

Had a wonderful meeting with the Bahu Trust and local police at the Birmingham City Council House. It was a pleasure to discuss the incredible community work they do in Balsall Heath and share Birmingham’s history. #Community #Birmingham #LordMayor #Culture

A meet up today with two great support networks in the area to share ideas to help the community DCH and Bahu Trust #Communitiesmatter Insp. Neil Kirkpatrick -Hall Green Constituency Birmingham Partnerships

#MissionPossible | Day 2 in #Tanzania! 🇹🇿 Physical labour was the order of the day as the #MissionPossible volunteers started construction of a water tank base at a primary school, began classroom renovations, and plastered toilets.

Thanks to The Faith & Belief Forum & Coventry University, we hosted an Indonesian youth delegation who are visiting the UK to enhance their understanding of interfaith work. Joined by Footsteps BCF & BhamFaiths They learnt about our faith inspired work on community safety & climate action.

This morning felt like a step back for #BalsallHeath: illegally parked cars, dumped gas cylinders, smashed vehicles, and piles of rubbish. Big thanks to Sparkbrook Police for making a difference—and luckily, some good citizens are stepping up to raise our standards for everyone!

Officers from Hall Green Community Resilience & Solution Team visited the Bahu Trust to donate a The Daniel Baird Foundation #ControlTheBleed🩸 bleed kit. Learn more on how the Trust is working with our local neighbourhood police team & our communities to tackle serious youth violence bahutrust.org/communitysafety

Out this morning with Bahu Trust and IslamicHelp who are identifying vulnerable residents who would benefit from Keep Warm packages through this cold spell Insp. Neil Kirkpatrick -Hall Green Constituency West Midlands Police Azad

❄️Bahu Trust is keeping our community warm with Winter Warmer Packs and energy-saving tips! 🌡️Temperatures have dropped, but we're ensuring our community stays warm. 🙏Thanks to Community Matters , National Grid UK Customers & IslamicHelp for your support! #WinterSupport #EnergySaving

We are kicking off the new year with boxing sessions for women with Haseebah Abdullah! 🥊 📆: Wed 15th & Wed 22nd Jan 2025 ⏰: 10:15 - 11:30am 📍: Bahu Trust, 17-21 Ombersley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 8UR For further details: bahutrust.org/sportsisters

Wonderful to see Bahu Trust Warm Welcome Space, distributing Winter Packs and sharing vital energy-saving tips during this cold snap. Together, we aim to keep our community warm this winter with compassion. 🧣❄️ For more tips on energy saving, visit: bahutrust.org/wintersupport

If anyone needs any advice or support, a discrete & confidential service to support you with the following: ⚡️ Energy saving advice 🏡 House eligibility check for insulation 💷 Household Support Fund 🎁 Free Winter Pack Further info, please visit: bahutrust.org/wintersupport

A wonderful day with our Bahu Trust elders at the Council House, congratulating Cllr Zafar Iqbal on becoming Lord Mayor of Birmingham. They enjoyed an insightful tour of the chambers and were honoured to meet such a humble, inspiring leader. Congratulations from everyone at Bahu Trust.

🏏 WOMEN’S ONLY CRICKET TOURNAMENT & FUN DAY 🏏 Join us for our final summer sports session – a women’s only cricket tournament & fun day! 👩‍👧 Women & children only 📆 Mon 25 Aug 2025 ⏰ 12–4pm 📍 Attock CC, B13 9UU Collaboration with Attock Cricket Club, Warwickshire Cricket Foundation & Sport England

We took young leaders from inner-city Birmingham on a 3-day journey along the stunning Llangollen Canal 🌿🚤 From steering a 70ft boat through locks & tunnels to praying in nature. They paused city life to reconnect with faith, reflection & stillness. #EmpoweringFutures

The Bahu Trust took our amazing young people on the breathtaking Four Waterfalls trek in the Brecon Beacons, a journey of resilience, reflection and spiritual connection. Surrounded by the beauty of Allah’s creation, we took time to appreciate nature and strengthen our faith.

🌿 Join us for an hour of cleaning, caring & creating. We’ll pick up litter, protect our environment & turn collected waste into a community art piece! “Cleanliness is half of faith.” - Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Let’s make our neighbourhood cleaner & kinder together 🤍