Himmah Building Communities Through Solidarity
Winner of the King’s Award 2024 💚🌱 Meeting the needs and aspirations of the community.

Himmah is a grassroots community based social justice initiative for poverty, race and education equalities. We achieve this by providing direct services, like our food bank, community meals, clothes, furniture, hate crime awareness and reporting, discrimination casework and English and supplementary classes. We strive to break dependency and empower people to create dignity, justice and change th

orough community organising, research and campaigning. Our work is driven by an ethos of compassion, service and justice as transformative forces for positive social change that is needed in modern day Britain. We aspire to create change by building more cohesive, educated and prosperous communities. The story of Himmah starts with the story of Ahmed. In 2010, a man named Ahmed was finding food from bins and sleeping on pieces of cardboard in the street. This sparked a call to action which saw a community come together to help a man who had been abandoned by the society he lived in, Himmah was found in this action. Since then Himmah has gone on to help countless individuals whose stories are similar. We have a proud history of providing support to individuals and families in need, refugees and communities being discriminated. Himmah ensures that donations are dealt with in the most transparent way possible so supporters are assured of the change they have helped make.

01/09/2026

What does it mean to belong to a place you don’t own?

For generations, community organisations have created spaces where people meet, organise, celebrate, worship, learn and support one another.

But what happens when the communities using those spaces don’t actually own them?

In Episode 1 of Nottm Hubs: Power to Prosper, Sajid Mohammed sits down with Rohan Patel to explore community ownership in Nottingham, from organisations served 28-day eviction notices to the long-term impact of austerity on our city.

As Saj puts it:

“We are permanently tenants in our neighbourhood.”

Community Asset Transfer isn’t just about taking ownership of buildings. It’s about communities having the power, security and freedom to shape their own future.

🎧 The full episode is out this Thursday.

Share this with someone who cares about Nottingham and the future of our communities.

28/08/2026

Together with Anchor, we welcomed Faisal Amjad for a packed fireside chat celebrating the launch of his new book, Khalyfa: Remembering Human Purpose in the Age of AI.

After networking over a delicious cooked breakfast, we explored some of the defining questions of our time: How do we remember our purpose in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?

The Hub was filled with lively discussion, energy and engagement and every copy of the book sold out!

Thank you to Faisal, Anchor and everyone who joined us for such a thought-provoking and memorable session.

For the past seven years, Caroline has tirelessly collected surplus food from local supermarkets, helping to reduce food...
26/08/2026

For the past seven years, Caroline has tirelessly collected surplus food from local supermarkets, helping to reduce food waste, tackle food poverty and support people across our community. A huge thank you to Caroline for her incredible dedication and hard work! 💚

25/08/2026
🌟 Dignity in Every Dish is here.This summer, we’re on a mission to ensure no one in our community has to face hunger alo...
19/08/2026

🌟 Dignity in Every Dish is here.

This summer, we’re on a mission to ensure no one in our community has to face hunger alone.

Through Dignity in Every Dish, we want to provide thousands more hot, nutritious meals to people facing food poverty across Nottingham, served with care, compassion and dignity. 💚

🍲 Sponsor a Meal – £5 provides a hot meal
🍽️ Host a Feast – fund our Community Kitchen for a day
💚 Give Monthly – help provide meals throughout the year

You can also give as Esal-e-Sawab, feeding someone in need in memory of a loved one who has passed away.

Nearly 4 million children across the UK face food poverty.

Together, let’s build a community known for feeding people, caring for our neighbours and putting dignity in every dish.

👉 Donate via the link in our bio.

🏃‍♂️FINAL CALL: ROBIN HOOD HALF & MINI MARATHON!🏃‍♀️General entries may be closed, but we have a limited number of chari...
18/08/2026

🏃‍♂️FINAL CALL: ROBIN HOOD HALF & MINI MARATHON!🏃‍♀️

General entries may be closed, but we have a limited number of charity places available!

This is your final opportunity to join Team Himmah, take on an unforgettable challenge and fundraise for people experiencing crisis across Nottingham.

Every step you take and every pound you raise will help provide vital food, clothing and practical support giving people the opportunity not only to survive, but to thrive.

Whether you’re ready to tackle the Half Marathon or take part in the Mini Marathon with your family, we’d love to have you on our team.

Places are extremely limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

📩 Interested? Send us a DM today and we’ll help get you signed up!

One city. One community. One finish line. 💚

16/08/2026

Some lives leave a lasting mark on a community. Maxine Cockett’s is one of them. 💚

For decades, Maxine has devoted herself to Nottingham, standing alongside its communities and giving her voice, time and heart to the pursuit of justice.

At the Himmah Social Justice Awards, we had the privilege of presenting Maxine, from Breaking Barriers Building Bridges, with our Lifetime Achievement Award. It was our moment to say thank you, properly, publicly and with the gratitude she so deeply deserves. 🏆

This video honours a lifetime of service, courage and unwavering commitment.

15/08/2026

Courageous activism means showing up, asking difficult questions and refusing to be ignored.

Louise Holland was named Activist of the Year at the Himmah Social Justice Awards for doing exactly that, with determination, persistence and grace. 🏆

We’re honoured to share her story and recognise a powerful voice for justice and change.

14/08/2026

Patricia Martin-Barbadillo has carried the spirit of Himmah wherever she goes, championing our work, sharing our message and standing up for the people we serve. 💚

At the Himmah Social Justice Awards, we proudly named Patricia our Himmah Ambassador of the Year in recognition of her tireless advocacy and unwavering support.

This video celebrates a true ambassador and a deeply valued member of the Himmah family. 🏆

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Unit 4 & 5 Forest Court, Gamble Street
Nottingham
NG74EX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441158376116

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