Better Community Business Network

Better Community Business Network All of our causes are community based and we seek to address some key social issues. Since its inception in 2011, BCBN has raised over £725,000 for UK causes.

BCBN is an initiative created by an informal group of local and national businessmen and professionals who have come together in order to support local community projects that make a real difference in the communities they serve. BCBN is a registered charity and as a founding principle it is totally funded by the Trustees, every penny collected is distributed to the charitable causes that we suppo

rt. Our aim is to support local charities and community projects, which provide services that, benefit not just the Muslim community but the community as a whole. BCBN launches its Grant Initiative, which aims to provide small grant awards to empower charities and local community projects for the betterment of our society. The BCBN Grant Initiative is an inspired project designed to help support and develop valuable community projects by providing a small amount of capital. The Grant Initiative will award monthly grants to a variety of different projects. Strict vetting procedures and criteria apply, applications have already been received. BCBN attracts individuals from the entire spectrum of the Muslim population in Britain. BCBN's supported causes have been Mosaic - Business in the Community and the Muslim Youth Helpline. In 2013 we helped raise money to reinstate the Domestic Violence Unit at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS trust. More recently, BCBN held a charity event at the Great Room, JW Marriott with guest speaker, Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg in support of the Date Palm Project (Brent) and the BCBN Grant Initiative. The event attracted around 600 of the most affluent businesses and professionals and raised a tremendous £205,800. Previous speakers have been Baroness Hanham CBE, Communities Minister; Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP; Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales paid tribute to the charity and its supported causes in a video message.

🔨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡A £3,000 BCBN grant helped Rammy Men expand its NEET Woodwork Project, tra...
22/01/2026

🔨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

A £3,000 BCBN grant helped Rammy Men expand its NEET Woodwork Project, transforming a small workshop into a life-changing space for people not in employment, education, or training. The funding upgraded equipment, improved accessibility, and created a welcoming environment for people facing complex challenges.

Since the grant, 176 participants have joined hands-on sessions, gaining practical skills, increased confidence, and stronger community connections. Over 758 training hours have been delivered, and more than half of attendees came from deprived areas in Greater Manchester.

This grant has catalysed growth: attendance has more than doubled, local partnerships have strengthened, and Rammy Men has expanded services and employment pathways across the region.

📖 Read more: https://bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/turning-a-small-workshop-into-a-life-changing-space-for-growth-and-recovery/

A £1,311.90 grant from BCBN supported SNAPS to deliver the SNAPS Superstar Awards, a fully accessible celebration recogn...
20/01/2026

A £1,311.90 grant from BCBN supported SNAPS to deliver the SNAPS Superstar Awards, a fully accessible celebration recognising children with disabilities and the families and carers who support them.

The event welcomed 159 attendees, including 51 children, parents, carers, volunteers, and staff. Every child was celebrated for who they are with trophies, certificates, activities, and a safe space to feel valued and included.

https://bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/yorkshires-young-superstars/

A £3,150 grant from BCBN helped Arundel Museum deliver free Lego and art workshops for 140 children aged 5–11, creating ...
17/01/2026

A £3,150 grant from BCBN helped Arundel Museum deliver free Lego and art workshops for 140 children aged 5–11, creating joyful, creative experiences for local families.

From painting wearable art to building entire Lego towns, the sessions sparked confidence, curiosity, and connection, while also helping the museum grow its volunteer base and school partnerships.

📖 Read more about the impact:

https://bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/empowering-young-creatives-how-the-bcbn-grant-brought-new-life-to-arundel-museums-childrens-workshops/

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥A £3,000 BCBN grant helped ECHO (Evelina Children’s Heart Organisation) hos...
30/12/2025

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥

A £3,000 BCBN grant helped ECHO (Evelina Children’s Heart Organisation) host a special day at London Zoo for families affected by congenital heart disease.

The event brought together 77 families and over 300 attendees for a joyful day of connection, shared experiences, and moments that reminded families they are not alone. For many, it was the first time meeting others who truly understood their journey.

These moments matter, they build confidence, connection, and lasting peer support beyond clinical settings.

📖 Read the full story: https://bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/a-day-at-the-zoo-how-bcbn-supported-connection-for-heart-families/

In October 2024, a £2,850 grant from BCBN enabled Timebanking UK to launch a much-needed fast-track training module for ...
14/07/2025

In October 2024, a £2,850 grant from BCBN enabled Timebanking UK to launch a much-needed fast-track training module for new and transitioning time bank co-ordinators across the UK. Time banks often emerge in response to urgent local needs, and this flexible programme provides co-ordinators with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead from day one.

https://bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/supporting-timebanking-uk-local-exchange-through-training/

Announcing BCBN’s New Flagship Programme: Resilient Minds This , we're proud to launch Resilient Minds — a bold new sch...
20/05/2025

Announcing BCBN’s New Flagship Programme: Resilient Minds
This , we're proud to launch Resilient Minds — a bold new school-based programme supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young Muslims in Luton.

Delivered through the Muslim Mind Collaborative (founded by BCBN), this initiative tackles trauma, stigma, and identity-based challenges by embedding faith-sensitive support directly into schools.

For over a decade, BCBN has invested in initiatives that uplift and protect young people—from tackling youth violence to improving access to faith and culture sensitive care. We incubate projects and programmes that address the most pressing social challenges facing Muslim communities across the UK.

Through strategic partnerships like our collaboration with Mind, we’re working to ensure mental health support is more inclusive, representative, and rooted in the lived experiences of Muslim communities.

🔗 Learn more about Resilient Minds:
https://muslimmindcollaborative.co.uk/resilient-mind-supporting-the-mental-health-of-lutons-youth/

Creating Mentally Healthy Schools. Empowering Young Lives. Resilient Mind is a pioneering mental health programme designed to meet the urgent wellbeing needs of young people in Luton. Delivered by Chiltern Trust and sponsored by Muslim Aid, the initiative focuses on building emotional resilience, su...

From January to August 2024, a £3000 grant from BCBN supported Mustafia Sharif's Homeless Feed initiative, delivering ov...
09/05/2025

From January to August 2024, a £3000 grant from BCBN supported Mustafia Sharif's Homeless Feed initiative, delivering over 4,800 hot meals to Manchester’s homeless community. Operating twice a week in Piccadilly Gardens, the project created more than just nourishment—it offered dignity, compassion, and a sense of belonging.

https://bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/feeding-hope-nourishing-manchesters-homeless/

08/05/2025
BCBN awarded £2,996 to Cycle Sisters, empowering 81 Muslim women across London through cycling, boosting confidence, hea...
07/03/2025

BCBN awarded £2,996 to Cycle Sisters, empowering 81 Muslim women across London through cycling, boosting confidence, health, and community connections. With several new Ride Leaders trained and riders taking on major events like RideLondon, the movement is growing!

Read more about their impact and what's next.
🔗https://bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/empowering-muslim-women-through-cycling/

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Established in 2011, the Better Community Business Network (BCBN) is a Muslim-led charity set up to identify difficult social causes and worthwhile community projects within the UK. We provide grants and support the work of grassroot, community organisations and charities working within deprived communities.

Programme areas range from education and poverty to social cohesion, health and wellbeing. All our supported causes and charity partners undergo a comprehensive due diligence and vetting process.

BCBN has raised in excess of £1.3 million and has been described by many as a “safe pair of hands” acting as a conduit for businesses to engage fully with their corporate social responsibility. BCBN avoids duplication and carefully selects charitable partners who already have an in-depth understanding, specialism and infrastructure in the field to deliver the specific projects selected.

We commission research for a more targeted and effective, evidence-based approach to the projects we support long term. BCBN works with academic institutions, researchers, think tanks and government departments, seeking to overcome barriers in furtherance of a more just and equal society.