Awards and Achievements

Our volunteers are the beating heart of our charity. Their selfless dedication transforms countless lives through hours of service and unwavering commitment. Recognizing these remarkable individuals not only honours their contributions but strengthens our entire community, inspiring others to join our mission. By celebrating our volunteers, we acknowledge that their passion and hard work form the foundation upon which all our charitable achievements are built.

Charity Awards & Recognition

Kings Award for voluntary service logo

The Kings Award for Voluntary Services 2023 – Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and they are awarded for life.

  • BBC Fundraiser award 2025 – BBC, 2026 Recognition*
  • Wellbeing Charity of the year 2025 – London – GHP News Mental Health Care & Compassion Excellence Award 2025
  • Best Volunteer-Led Mental Health & Bereavement Support Initiative 2025 – East London
  • Acquisition International – Non-profit Organisational Awards – Most Empowering Mental Health & Bereavement Charity 2023
  • Certification of appreciation from Bhuruchi Vohora Association
  • The Redbridge Mayors Award – Community Award 2022
  • Community Engagement & Leadership Award – Community Award 2022
  • London Faith and Belief Forum Awards – Covid Response 2022

Media Coverage

  1. Redbridge Mayors Award – Mayors Award
  2. UK44 pakistani channel – Ramadan Kids
  3. Arab news – Ramadan Kids
  4. BBC NEWS – Burial and Bereavement Project
    Supporting Humanity on BBC London News
  5. Eman Channel – Eman Live Covid Response 5/4/2020
  6. NHS Barts Health Trust (Website and Magazine) – 15/4/2020
  7. BBC London TV – 29/11/2020
  1. BBC Asian Network – Ankur Desai
    Ghusl workshop Started at 1.45pm and ended at  1.50pm. 4.5 mins of coverage.
  2. BBC Radio London 94.9fm Sunny and Shay Show 14/8/20 – Idris Patel
  3. Media – BBC Radio London 94.9 FM Welcome New Yr Sunny and Shay Show 31/12/20 – Idris Patel
  1. Charity of the Year 2025 – GHP News Mental Health Care & Compassion Excellence Award 2025
  2. Arab News –UK Muslim podcast to shine light on ‘unspoken’ mental health issues.
  3. BBC – Ghusl Mayyit: Why young Muslims are learning the funeral tradition<
  4. Ilford Recorder – Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards
  5. Islam channel – British Muslim Awards – Community Pioneer of the year
  6. Oceanic Consulting Blog – British Muslim Awards – Nominations
  7. Oceanic Consulting Blog – British Muslim Awards – Winners
  8. Huffington Post – Ghusl workshop
  9. My London – Ghusl workshop
  10. Chingford CoE school  – Ramadan Kids
  11. Arab News – Ramadan Kids
  12. Arab News – Ghusl workshop
  13. Newham council – Bereavement support
  14. Arab News – Ramadan Kids
  15. BT Group Website – Life of Idris – 19/7/21
  16. India News – 5/12/21

Individual Awards

Idris Patel BEM BCAc

Idris Patel

  • Invite to King Charles III & Queen Camilla Coronation Westminster Abbey May 2023
  • Pride of Britain – Special Recognition 2023
  • British Muslim awards – Community Pioneer 2022
  • British Empire Medal (BEM) 2021
  • British Citizen Award (BCA) 2021
  • BT Group Covid Hero Award Dec 2020
  • Sports Community Engagement & Leadership Award 2021
Sumaiya Khoda

Sumaiya Khoda

  • British Citizen Award (BCA) 2023
Jill Savager

Jill Savager

  • BCA certificate 2023

Sofia Bhatti

  • SHE Awards Valiant Volunteer 2023

Volunteer Awards

2026

Volunteer of the 2nd Quarter 2026
Yucel Unal, for his exceptional support of our funeral services

Volunteer of the 1st Quarter 2026
Mohammed Amein, for his exceptional support of our funeral services

2025

Volunteer of the 4th Quarter 2025
Shirin Dudhia, for her commitment and leadership supporting our Trips

Volunteer of the 3rd Quarter 2025
Farah Dadabhoy. For the commitment and effort she puts in across the charity

2024

Volunteer of the 1st Quarter 2024
Shehnaaz Patel

Volunteer of the 2nd Quarter 2024
Shaheen Valli

Volunteer of the 3rd Quarter 2024
Zubi Quddo

Volunteer of the 4th Quarter 2024
Salma Patel

Aminah Selfless Contribution Award 2024
Zain Bhatti

Bernard & Barbara Community Contribution Award 2024
Salma Patel

Azad Beyond Duty Award 2024
Saidia Shah

Sponsor / Partnership Awards 2024

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Saffron Restaurants

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