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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 20h

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.

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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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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 4d

£30 million every year, helping over 45,000 young people turn away from violence through mentoring, counselling, and positive role models.

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Dr Jennifer Egert speaks with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Our Director of Policy and Research, Dr Jennifer Egert, spoke with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire about our latest report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations. The research…

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 4d

Our Director of Policy and Research, Dr Jennifer Egert, spoke with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire about our latest report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations.

The research shows how faith-led youth programmes across the UK are saving lives and saving taxpayers an estimated

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 5d

We’re proud to see our Tackling Youth Violence report featured in Asian Image 📰

Faith-led youth programmes are saving lives — and saving taxpayers around £30m a year through prevention, mentoring & community care.

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Muslim-led youth programmes are saving lives and millions of pounds

Muslim-led youth programmes are making a major impact in the UK, according to a Equi Think Tank report

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you to Asian Connect for covering the launch of our latest report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations. Read more ⬇️

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New Report Reveals that Muslim-Led Youth Initiatives Save UK £30M Annually

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 7d

Highlights from our Britain United event at Labour Conference, marking one year of Equi and launching our new youth violence report.

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Highlights from Equi's Britain United: The Role of British Muslims Event

Check out these highlights from our first anniversary event, Britain United: The Role of British Muslims, held at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. We were honoured to be joined by the…

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 7d

New footage from our Britain United event, where Health Secretary Wes Streeting meets Ibrahim Syed, who raised the British flag at The Wirral Deen Centre. A moment celebrating unity and shared identity. 🇬🇧

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 11d

It explores the scale of the crisis, the power of faith-led interventions, and why long-term policy change is essential.

📘 Download your copy here ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 12d

Muslim entrepreneurs are reshaping the UK tech scene — driving innovation, investment, and change. The British Muslim Tech Fest celebrates this growing influence and the talent powering UK tech.

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Driving Innovation: British Muslim Contributions to the Tech Sector | Equi

An increasing number of Muslim entrepreneurs and skilled workers are leaving their mark on the British technology sector, collectively advancing the state o ...

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 18d

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Muslim-led youth projects save UK up to £30m a year, report finds

LONDON: Muslim-led grassroots organizations are delivering life-saving interventions for young people while saving the UK taxpayer an estimated £30 million ($40.3 million) a year, according to a…

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 18d

Arab News covers the launch of our report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations.

The findings highlight how Muslim-led grassroots initiatives are saving lives and delivering an estimated £30 million in value each year.

Muslim-led youth projects save UK up to £30m a year, report finds

LONDON: Muslim-led grassroots organizations are delivering life-saving interventions for young people while saving the UK taxpayer an estimated £30 million ($40.3 million) a year, according to a…

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 19d

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'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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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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'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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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 24d

Discover more ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 24d

With case studies of as few as 19 active youth workers serving thousands of young people in some UK cities, vital gaps exist in the provision of services to young people. Faith and community groups are stepping in, running youth clubs, mentoring, and providing safe spaces that change lives.

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 26d

influence public policy and build a future that young people can be proud of.

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Muslim Impact Forum: New group launches with high-profile backing

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said the forum, which aims to help Muslims into politics, is 'about pushing good people into positions of power'

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 26d

Last week, Equi’s MD, Professor Javed KHAN OBE, spoke at the launch of the Muslim Impact Forum alongside former First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf.

Highlighting the £70bn contribution British Muslims make to the economy and the youthfulness of the community, Prof Khan stressed the need to

Muslim Impact Forum: New group launches with high-profile backing

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said the forum, which aims to help Muslims into politics, is 'about pushing good people into positions of power'

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · 28d

Investing in prevention pays off.

Seven Muslim-led initiatives highlighted in our latest report reach 45,000 young people each year, saving the government around £30m annually. For every £1 invested, there is a £5.30 return.

Read the full report ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · Oct 2

𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀. As we pause to celebrate a year of Equi, we look forward to the next– with much more work in the pipeline to help shape a fairer, more prosperous UK.

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · Oct 2

One year in, we were proud to launch our seventh report at the reception: 𝘛𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘮-𝘓𝘦𝘥 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. It highlights seven case studies of Muslim-led grassroots organisations delivering life-saving interventions for young people across the UK.

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · Oct 2

alongside Sarah Owen MP (Chair, APPG on British Muslims; Chair, Women and Equalities Select Committee), Afzal Khan CBE MP (Vice-Chair, APPG on British Muslims) and The Reverend Lord Russell Rook of Wimbledon OBE (Partner, Good Faith Partnership).

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · Oct 2

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 –

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · Sep 30

role of faith-led interventions in tackling serious youth violence.

Read it now on our website ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

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Equi @equihouse.bsky.social · Sep 30

Launched yesterday at Equi’s one-year reception at the Labour Party Conference, with the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, and the Health Secretary, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, delivering keynote speeches, it highlights the vital and underappreciated

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