Meet the BVUK Blackburn Team
We are building a strong, organised and approachable community branch for Blackburn and surrounding areas.
Our team members bring different skills and areas of experience. Together, we focus on community support, representation, communication, events, elder support and practical signposting.
Councillor Muntazir Patel
Community and Public Service Lead
Muntazir supports residents with local concerns and helps strengthen links with public services and community organisations.
Main areas:
◆ Resident concerns
◆ Council and public service links
◆ Community representation
◆ Civic engagement
Sabir Esa
Operations and Communications
Sabir supports the planning, communication and delivery of BVUK Blackburn services. He helps residents find information, raise concerns and reach the right organisations.
Main areas:
◆ Community communications
◆ Advice and signposting
◆ Campaigns and awareness
◆ Project coordination
Haroon Fansiwala
Events and Community Participation
Haroon helps bring people together through events, activities and community projects.
Main areas:
◆ Community events
◆ Volunteer involvement
◆ Local participation
◆ Building stronger connections
Yakub Mohammed
Community Engagement and Elder Support
Yakub supports older residents, families and community members through respectful engagement and practical support.
Main areas:
◆ Elder support
◆ Family engagement
◆ Welfare signposting
◆ Community visits and events
Website:
bvukblackburn.org
Email:
Telephone:
07930 342425
BVUK Blackburn provides community information, general guidance and signposting. We do not provide regulated legal, medical or financial advice.
Together we support, connect and serve our community.
