The Sharing Ramadan project follows the success of a similar venture last year. Behind the scheme is the Keighley Markazi Jamia Masjid mosque, at Lawkholme, in conjunction with the Volunteering Interfaith Partnership (VIP). Mosque members are delivering freshly-cooked Ramadan platters to householders. VIP is run by Strengthening Faith Institutions, in partnership with Age UK Bradford District, to help people in need of support during the pandemic. Assistance ranges from wellbeing support and friendly phone chats to picking-up shopping and prescriptions, plus providing food. By working across communities, the venture also aims to improve relations between different faiths and cultures. Ali Akbar Chishti, a trustee of Keighley Markazi Jamia Masjid, said: “Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims fast from the break of day to sunset, in order to learn discipline, generosity and empathy for the many people in the world who go hungry.
AGE UK Bradford District is calling on knitters and crocheters to help raise funds for older people in need. The Innocent Big Knit campaign has returned for the 18th year, run in partnership between Age UK and Innocent Drinks, and is calling on people to craft some small hats to fit on top of Innocent smoothie bottles. For each hatted smoothie sold, Age UK receives 25p, which the charity says will help make a big difference to the lives of older people. Mark Rounding, Chief Executive Officer at Age UK Bradford District, said: “We need the people of the Bradford district to join us and help knit as many miniature hats as possible, to help us hit our 5,000 target.
A TWO-year project has been launched to help older people in the community. Building Better Lives will provide one-to-one support for up to 600 older people across the Bradford district as they deal with events that could have a significant impact on their financial situation – such as the loss of a partner, a care diagnosis or having to move home. Spearheading the initiative is Age UK Bradford District, with funding from charity partner Yorkshire Building Society. Mark Rounding, chief executive of Age UK Bradford District, said: “We are delighted to be able to launch the Building Better Lives project thanks to the money raised by Yorkshire Building Society.