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2015 News & Highlights

A look back at InTouch Foundation's impactful events and milestones from 2015.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

January 2015

Pakistan Overseas Project

30th January - Pakistan: 500 meals were served in Jhang, Punjab. Osman joined HRF to distribute food and packs to orphans and widows, a heartwarming start to the year.

Inspiring Workshop

28th January - University Academy Keighley: A motivational workshop inspiring the next generation of leaders and raising awareness about poverty.

February 2015

Volunteer Fair - UBU

25th February - University of Bradford/Bradford College: £133 raised to help those in need. Amazing teamwork by volunteers Nadirah, Sharikah, and Husnain.

Race for Poverty

22nd February - Raceway Karting, Pontefract: £130 raised during an adrenaline-filled karting day with 15 volunteers participating. Special thanks to our drivers and winners.

Pakistan Project

3rd February - Jhang, Pakistan: Final distribution included 200+ hot meals and 60 two-week food packs, reaching widows, orphans, and families in need.

March 2015

Rising Stars - KBW Event

28th March - Dewsbury Town Hall: A fantastic boxing and fundraising night, bringing the community together for a great cause.

Community Champion

23rd March - InTouch Foundation UK: Raj Parmar from Sunrise Radio was announced as our official Community Champion, joining to lead media initiatives.

April 2015

Regal Week

13th April - InTouch Mobile Kitchen: Thanks to Regal Food Products for donating cakes, biscuits, and drinks, distributed to service users across all sites.

May 2015

BBC Newsnight Interview

11th May - InTouch Foundation: Our fundraising team shared insights on youth engagement and community work during a feature on BBC Newsnight.

June 2015

Night of Guidance

27-28th June - Victoria Hotel & The Willofield Centre: A family iftaar event featuring speakers like Bro Alyas Karmani and Omar Esa, uniting the community.

July 2015

Ramadan Bucket Collection

July - Shimlas, Bradford: Volunteers raised over £1500 during six days of bucket collections while fasting. Incredible effort!

Food Bank Donations

16th July - University Academy Keighley: Year 11 students raised £200 for food donations to the InTouch Foundation Food Bank. Amazing generosity!

Children Raise Funds

12th July - Islam Dewsbury: £435 raised by the congregation to support those in need. Jazakumullah Khair!

August 2015

New Ambassador

4th August - Shimlas, Bradford: Br Alyas Karmani was proudly announced as an official Ambassador for InTouch Foundation.

September 2015

Qurbani 2015

27th September - Islam Bradford Centre: Over 850 Qurbani meat packs were distributed to families from diverse backgrounds. Beautiful teamwork with Islam Bradford.

October 2015

Bradford to Calais - Round 1

1-4th October - Calais, France: Delivered 2000+ food packs, tents, sleeping bags, and essentials to refugees. Huge impact in just three days.

November 2015

Sky News Feature

21st November - Sky News Channel: Featured on Sky News highlighting the impact of our Mobile Kitchen. Interview with founder Osman Gondal.

Bradford to Calais - Round 2

6-8th November - Calais/Dunkerque: Continued aid delivery, distributing essentials to families in dire need. Osman & Waj led the team.

December 2015

Islamic Relief Winter Campaign

4th December - Intouch Bradford: Launched a 12-week winter campaign with Islamic Relief to provide weekly meals during the coldest months.