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