Prof. Javed Khan OBE
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FTSE NED. Author of 'Making Smoking Obsolete'. @EquiHouse. Former CEO @barnardos; Dir Education; Teacher. Husband/Dad. Cricket lover. No endorsements
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Equi was pleased to host its one-year anniversary celebration, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙨, at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. 🎉
Keynote speeches were delivered by The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Home Secretary, and The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, Health Secretary –
Keynote speeches were delivered by The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Home Secretary, and The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, Health Secretary –
October 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Equi was pleased to host its one-year anniversary celebration, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙨, at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. 🎉
Keynote speeches were delivered by The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Home Secretary, and The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, Health Secretary –
Keynote speeches were delivered by The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Home Secretary, and The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, Health Secretary –
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A big thank you to Middle East Eye for covering our anniversary event, Britain United: The Role of British Muslims at the Labour Party Conference.
We’re proud to see the conversation on the vital role of British Muslims gaining wider recognition.
Read the full piece here ⬇️
We’re proud to see the conversation on the vital role of British Muslims gaining wider recognition.
Read the full piece here ⬇️
'Fight of our lives': Inside the Muslim Labour conference event addressed by Wes Streeting
The health secretary told Muslims that Britain was facing an existential conflict at a Labour conference fringe event
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October 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A big thank you to Middle East Eye for covering our anniversary event, Britain United: The Role of British Muslims at the Labour Party Conference.
We’re proud to see the conversation on the vital role of British Muslims gaining wider recognition.
Read the full piece here ⬇️
We’re proud to see the conversation on the vital role of British Muslims gaining wider recognition.
Read the full piece here ⬇️
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Throwback to BBC News coverage on fostering and faith. 🎥
Our very own Sofiah Shah, Equi Research Volunteer, shared why recognising faith and family in the care system is vital — and how this understanding can truly transform young lives.
Our very own Sofiah Shah, Equi Research Volunteer, shared why recognising faith and family in the care system is vital — and how this understanding can truly transform young lives.
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Throwback to BBC News coverage on fostering and faith. 🎥
Our very own Sofiah Shah, Equi Research Volunteer, shared why recognising faith and family in the care system is vital — and how this understanding can truly transform young lives.
Our very own Sofiah Shah, Equi Research Volunteer, shared why recognising faith and family in the care system is vital — and how this understanding can truly transform young lives.
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Thanks to Rahyaftegan for covering our new report on Muslim-led youth work. The findings show these community groups are reducing violence and saving the UK an estimated £30m each year.
Read here 👇
rahyafteha.ir/en/20630/mus...
#equithinktank #youthviolence #faithbasedleadership #muslimcommunities
Read here 👇
rahyafteha.ir/en/20630/mus...
#equithinktank #youthviolence #faithbasedleadership #muslimcommunities
Muslim-Led Youth Projects Save UK Millions, Study Finds - rahyafteha
Muslim-led community organisations are helping to reduce youth violence across Britain while saving taxpayers an estimated
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November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Thanks to Rahyaftegan for covering our new report on Muslim-led youth work. The findings show these community groups are reducing violence and saving the UK an estimated £30m each year.
Read here 👇
rahyafteha.ir/en/20630/mus...
#equithinktank #youthviolence #faithbasedleadership #muslimcommunities
Read here 👇
rahyafteha.ir/en/20630/mus...
#equithinktank #youthviolence #faithbasedleadership #muslimcommunities
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For every £1 invested in youth initiatives, there’s a £5.30 return to society through reduced crime, improved wellbeing and community safety.
Faith-inspired, community-led approaches don’t just save money, they save lives.
#youthviolence #faithinspiredchange #communityimpact #equi #socialvalue
Faith-inspired, community-led approaches don’t just save money, they save lives.
#youthviolence #faithinspiredchange #communityimpact #equi #socialvalue
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
For every £1 invested in youth initiatives, there’s a £5.30 return to society through reduced crime, improved wellbeing and community safety.
Faith-inspired, community-led approaches don’t just save money, they save lives.
#youthviolence #faithinspiredchange #communityimpact #equi #socialvalue
Faith-inspired, community-led approaches don’t just save money, they save lives.
#youthviolence #faithinspiredchange #communityimpact #equi #socialvalue
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The message from our research is clear:
➡️ Faith communities are key partners in tackling youth violence.
➡️ Collaboration across sectors is essential.
➡️ Long-term funding turns local success into national impact.
Let’s build bridges to keep every young person safe.
➡️ Faith communities are key partners in tackling youth violence.
➡️ Collaboration across sectors is essential.
➡️ Long-term funding turns local success into national impact.
Let’s build bridges to keep every young person safe.
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The message from our research is clear:
➡️ Faith communities are key partners in tackling youth violence.
➡️ Collaboration across sectors is essential.
➡️ Long-term funding turns local success into national impact.
Let’s build bridges to keep every young person safe.
➡️ Faith communities are key partners in tackling youth violence.
➡️ Collaboration across sectors is essential.
➡️ Long-term funding turns local success into national impact.
Let’s build bridges to keep every young person safe.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of our latest report. It was a great discussion on how faith-literacy, kinship care, and cultural identity can transform support for vulnerable children across the UK’s care system.
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry: You can now watch the full webinar
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry: You can now watch the full webinar
Equi Webinar: Faith, Family and the Care System: Transforming Support for Vulnerable Children
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of our latest report, Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection? It was a rich discussion exp...
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July 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of our latest report. It was a great discussion on how faith-literacy, kinship care, and cultural identity can transform support for vulnerable children across the UK’s care system.
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry: You can now watch the full webinar
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry: You can now watch the full webinar
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Many of these young people are now working adults who did not have a say at the time. In the latest 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, Amaan Qureshi, Equi's COO, welcomes the recent government announcement and argues that our politics must keep pace with a changing society.
Votes at 16: Amplifying the Voices of Britain's Diverse Youth | Equi
The Government’s decision to lower the voting age to 16 is a welcome step towards strengthening democracy and ensuring young people’s voices are heard. Youn ...
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July 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Many of these young people are now working adults who did not have a say at the time. In the latest 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, Amaan Qureshi, Equi's COO, welcomes the recent government announcement and argues that our politics must keep pace with a changing society.
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many children.
Read more in Scotland Connect ⬇️
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#childwelfare #fostering #adoption #faith #socialcare #britishmuslims #community #ukpolicy #equi
Read more in Scotland Connect ⬇️
scotland-cnct.co.uk/children-in-...
#childwelfare #fostering #adoption #faith #socialcare #britishmuslims #community #ukpolicy #equi
Children in Care are losing their faith and their stability according to a new survery – Scotland CNCT
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July 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
many children.
Read more in Scotland Connect ⬇️
scotland-cnct.co.uk/children-in-...
#childwelfare #fostering #adoption #faith #socialcare #britishmuslims #community #ukpolicy #equi
Read more in Scotland Connect ⬇️
scotland-cnct.co.uk/children-in-...
#childwelfare #fostering #adoption #faith #socialcare #britishmuslims #community #ukpolicy #equi
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There are over 48,000 care leavers in the UK aged 17-21, yet many face financial hardship, housing insecurity, and limited support networks.
The transition out of care is a critical moment, but too many young people feel unprepared and unsupported.
The transition out of care is a critical moment, but too many young people feel unprepared and unsupported.
July 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
There are over 48,000 care leavers in the UK aged 17-21, yet many face financial hardship, housing insecurity, and limited support networks.
The transition out of care is a critical moment, but too many young people feel unprepared and unsupported.
The transition out of care is a critical moment, but too many young people feel unprepared and unsupported.
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We need consistent, culturally sensitive support for all care-experienced young people to build brighter futures. Read the full report on the Equi website ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#careleaversmatter #socialjustice #supportingyouth #equiuk
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July 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We need consistent, culturally sensitive support for all care-experienced young people to build brighter futures. Read the full report on the Equi website ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#careleaversmatter #socialjustice #supportingyouth #equiuk
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Many care leavers experience a cliff-edge at 18, with support systems falling away overnight. Government schemes like ‘Staying Put’ and ‘Staying Close’ are a step in the right direction but remain underused or unavailable in many areas.
July 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Many care leavers experience a cliff-edge at 18, with support systems falling away overnight. Government schemes like ‘Staying Put’ and ‘Staying Close’ are a step in the right direction but remain underused or unavailable in many areas.
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Our latest reports' Lead Researcher, Sofiah Shah, was part of the conversation with Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London, discussing the new report: Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection?
Listen back here and read the full report on our website.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0_W...
Listen back here and read the full report on our website.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0_W...
Equi's Sofiah Shah talks to Jumoké Fashola at BBC Radio London
Equi’s Researcher Sofiah Shah was part of the conversation with Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London, discussing our new report, Faith, Family and the Care Sys...
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July 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our latest reports' Lead Researcher, Sofiah Shah, was part of the conversation with Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London, discussing the new report: Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection?
Listen back here and read the full report on our website.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0_W...
Listen back here and read the full report on our website.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0_W...
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It’s time to embed faith-informed, culturally sensitive approaches into children’s social care. Every child deserves support that reflects who they are. Discover more in our latest report ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#faithandcare #childrensrights #socialcare #culturalsensitivity #britishmuslims
July 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It’s time to embed faith-informed, culturally sensitive approaches into children’s social care. Every child deserves support that reflects who they are. Discover more in our latest report ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#faithandcare #childrensrights #socialcare #culturalsensitivity #britishmuslims
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Read Prof Javed Khan OBE's Op Ed in Community Care:
"While strides have been made in considering ethnicity and cultural background in placements, one crucial element remains absent from policy discussions: faith… If the UK wants to improve child welfare outcomes, it must embrace faith-literate
‘By overlooking faith, the care system is missing out on willing carers and denying children stability’
By Javed Khan The UK care system is in crisis. Over 107,000 children were in care as of 2023 (source: NSPCC), yet fostering and adoption numbers (source: Coram-i) continue to decline, leaving…
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July 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Read Prof Javed Khan OBE's Op Ed in Community Care:
"While strides have been made in considering ethnicity and cultural background in placements, one crucial element remains absent from policy discussions: faith… If the UK wants to improve child welfare outcomes, it must embrace faith-literate
Read the full report ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications
#faithinfostering #equithinktank #socialjustice #carematters #britainunited #fostercare #adoptionuk
#faithinfostering #equithinktank #socialjustice #carematters #britainunited #fostercare #adoptionuk
June 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Read the full report ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications
#faithinfostering #equithinktank #socialjustice #carematters #britainunited #fostercare #adoptionuk
#faithinfostering #equithinktank #socialjustice #carematters #britainunited #fostercare #adoptionuk
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We’re looking forward to next week’s webinar to celebrate the launch of our upcoming report: Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection?
We’ll be exploring how faith literacy, kinship care, and cultural identity can shape better outcomes for vulnerable children.
We’ll be exploring how faith literacy, kinship care, and cultural identity can shape better outcomes for vulnerable children.
June 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We’re looking forward to next week’s webinar to celebrate the launch of our upcoming report: Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection?
We’ll be exploring how faith literacy, kinship care, and cultural identity can shape better outcomes for vulnerable children.
We’ll be exploring how faith literacy, kinship care, and cultural identity can shape better outcomes for vulnerable children.
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Our latest report explores the social, political, and economic costs of anti-Muslim hatred, and the urgent need to strengthen social cohesion in the UK. Here are some of the key takeaways:
✅ Most are positive or neutral towards Muslims
✅ Most are positive or neutral towards Muslims
June 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our latest report explores the social, political, and economic costs of anti-Muslim hatred, and the urgent need to strengthen social cohesion in the UK. Here are some of the key takeaways:
✅ Most are positive or neutral towards Muslims
✅ Most are positive or neutral towards Muslims
Peace and love to all
June 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Peace and love to all
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#Throwback to this thought-provoking Equi Comments piece from Lucy Bushill-Matthews. “Just as the Irish were once cast as the ultimate ‘other’, Muslims in Britain today face a similar perception.”
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#britishmuslims #socialinclusion #thinktank #diversitymatters #equality
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#britishmuslims #socialinclusion #thinktank #diversitymatters #equality
Healing the present | Equi
As waves of immigrants arrived on British shores, often in northern towns such as Liverpool and Manchester, they were frequently met with suspicion and host ...
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May 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
#Throwback to this thought-provoking Equi Comments piece from Lucy Bushill-Matthews. “Just as the Irish were once cast as the ultimate ‘other’, Muslims in Britain today face a similar perception.”
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#britishmuslims #socialinclusion #thinktank #diversitymatters #equality
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#britishmuslims #socialinclusion #thinktank #diversitymatters #equality
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A look back at our Equi Comments piece from Tahir Abbas:
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#costoflivingcrisis #britishmuslims #economicinequality #ukpoverty
The Growing Financial Burden: Learning from British Muslim Responses to the Cost of Living Crisis | Equi
Britain faces a mounting economic crisis that’s exposing deep fault lines in our society. While the cost of living squeeze affects millions, its impact on B ...
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May 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A look back at our Equi Comments piece from Tahir Abbas:
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#costoflivingcrisis #britishmuslims #economicinequality #ukpoverty
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The UK needs fresh ideas.
At Equi, we combine research, lived experience, and bold thinking to shape fairer public policy rooted in justice, empathy, and inclusion.
Born from the UK Muslim community, we work with everyone to build a more equitable future for all of society.
At Equi, we combine research, lived experience, and bold thinking to shape fairer public policy rooted in justice, empathy, and inclusion.
Born from the UK Muslim community, we work with everyone to build a more equitable future for all of society.
May 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The UK needs fresh ideas.
At Equi, we combine research, lived experience, and bold thinking to shape fairer public policy rooted in justice, empathy, and inclusion.
Born from the UK Muslim community, we work with everyone to build a more equitable future for all of society.
At Equi, we combine research, lived experience, and bold thinking to shape fairer public policy rooted in justice, empathy, and inclusion.
Born from the UK Muslim community, we work with everyone to build a more equitable future for all of society.
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🎭 Muslims’ role in UK arts and culture
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#publicpolicy #britishmuslims #ukeconomy #ramadanimpact #loneliness #artsandculture
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Your generous donations can help us further our mission and make a significant impact on our community.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎭 Muslims’ role in UK arts and culture
Read more ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#publicpolicy #britishmuslims #ukeconomy #ramadanimpact #loneliness #artsandculture