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Jamia masjid e bilal is a charitable organisation and is a integral part of the local community in Leicester. It is open 365 days a year across multiple times throughout each day. We also hold fundraisers for numerous causes which include emergency appeals in the UK and abroad As well as this we host several events to help and educate the community with examples including mental health events, kids retreats, and community fundays. The masjid also provides religious studies for children aged 4 and above. With the help of neighbourly I wish to continue to provide further charitable actions to those who are in need of basic needs/amenities We will be redistributing food at various times during the week at different times. However, a lot our redistributions are on the weekends as these are the days we receive our donations via neighbourly. Further to this we would be doing extra donations when we hold regular events such as gatherings for all at the mosque and also other events such as the community fun days/mental health events. It is also distributed when people break fast during Ramadan.  We distribute from the mosque itself. As mentioned, this is done mainly on weekends usually after specific prayers throughout the day or if events have taken place in the mosque grounds. We don't specifically identify users as such because we don't want anyone to feel uneasy about using donations/foodbanks. Therefore food/surplus donations are made readily available and provided to those who want to and will request at the mosque. It has been made available for all members of the wider community given the current economic climate. In addition, surplus donations are provided to people attending events held. There is never a charge for any of the food donated via Neighbourly and distributed via the charity.

We work to relieve financial hardship amongst people in south and central Leicestershire by providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to those in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. We also provide signposting and onward support to relevant information and other advisory services.

Live Cancer Free was founded in 2015 by a dedicated team of three doctors with PhD in cancer prevention from the University of Leicester. Our core mission is to reduce cancer-related deaths by promoting preventative measures, building awareness of risk factors in highly deprived areas in Leicester, and helping people to recognise the early signs of cancer. We reinforce this work by engaging local communities with impactful projects, designed to improve overall health, fitness and well-being. During COVID-19, many elderly cancer patients (and their carers) were under greater pressure. Reacting to this we distributed over 2,900 free food parcels to highly deprived areas of Leicester over the course of the pandemic. In 2020 Live Cancer Free were proud to be featured twice on BBC Radio Leicester’s ‘Making a Difference’ program for running successful projects across highly deprived areas in Leicester. In 2021 we have received a personal letter of thanks from the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur; her majesty the Queen’s representative for the contribution we have made to the community during the pandemic. The Live Cancer Free office is based in The Exchange Building, 5 Lee Street, Leicester, LE1 3AH, with activities hosted in various community centers across the city to ensure accessibility for all participants. We identify the needs of our service users by engaging directly with the communities, using both on-the-ground outreach and social media platforms. In addition to food support, we continue to provide healthy eating workshops, educational materials, fitness classes, and well-being programs. All services are entirely free or toward small donation, as we aim to remove any financial barriers that may prevent access to vital health and wellness resources. We currently collect surplus food only through Neighbourly, and this meets our needs. Our latest updates, events, and community activities are shared on our social media platforms, which serve as a bridge between our organisation and the communities we serve: Instagram: @Livecancerfreeleicesterltd Facebook: Live Cancer Free Leicester ltd