Mohammed Jahangir

Mohammed Jahangir is a safeguarding expert with over two decades of experience working across local government and statutory agencies. As the Chair of Safeguarding and Chair of the Board of Trustees. Mohammed Jahangir‘s membership strengthens the safeguarding strategic oversight, processes and procedures Penny Appeal has in place.

Chair

Adeem Younis

After founding Penny Appeal back in 2009, Adeem has played a pivotal role over the years and continues to as a trustee. He is a highly successful entrepreneur and also founded SingleMuslim.com. With a proven track record in innovative business ventures, Adeem combines visionary leadership with a passion for community-driven enterprises.

Founder and Trustee

Umber Sheraz

Umer Sheraz is an experienced business and transformation specialist with over 20 years of strategic leadership expertise. Currently serving as the Chair of the Finance, Audit, Estates, and Risk Assurance Committee, he brings invaluable and extensive expertise in overseeing high-level governance and ambition for driving organisational change.

Trustee

Huma Shamas

My name is Huma Shamas, and I am privileged to serve as a trustee for Penny Appeal. I am 37 years old and bring with me a wealth of experience from my role as a Care Manager for a domiciliary care company, where I oversee and manage care services to ensure individuals receive high-quality, compassionate support. As a Muslim, my faith inspires me to give back to the community and serve those in need. I believe in the importance of charity (sadaqah) and community support as core principles of Islam, and joining PennyAppeal allows me to live out these values in a meaningful way. I would describe myself as a lively, approachable, and genuine individual, and I am dedicated to bringing energy and integrity to everything I do. Through my role at the charity, I aim to contribute to impactful projects and towards the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring it continues to make a lasting and meaningful difference.

Trustee

Mohammed Khizar

Mohammed Khizar brings extensive experience in project management, charity leadership, and Islamic studies, making him an exceptional addition to Penny Appeal. As Chair of the Sufi Abdullah Foundation, he has developed strategic plans, implemented policies, and ensured financial and operational oversight to achieve sustainable impact. His professional background includes delivering complex government projects, engaging stakeholders, and fostering resilience in challenging environments.

Trustee

Mohammed Junaid Akhtar

Mohammed Junaid Akhtar is a respected community leader with extensive experience in the charity sector, holding trustee and leadership roles across multiple organisations. Currently managing the Safeguarding in Faith Communities initiative for the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership, he combines expertise in charity law, governance, and finance with a strong commitment to justice as a Magistrate Judge. His accomplishments include developing innovative safeguarding frameworks, increasing funding for community initiatives, and fostering impactful partnerships across over 700 charities.

Trustee

Ishaq Israr

Chief Executive Officer

Ahmad Bostan

Director of Marketing & Communication

Kamran Shahid

Director of Finance

Steven Abiona

Director of IT

John Robbins

Chief Executive Officer

Salma Kazmi

Trustee

Prianka Fatima Alam

Trustee

Ahmed Abdel-Saheb

Trustee

Naiel Iqbal

Trustee

Talha Ahmed

Chief Executive Officer

Jeremie Hassan

Trustee

Thomas Foley

Trustee

William Galvin

Trustee

Sameena Qureishi

Trustee

Adeem Younis

Trustee

Mohamed Mayat

Chief Executive Officer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Trustee

Soad Mehana

Trustee

Shahnaaz Paruk

Chief Executive Officer

Ahmad Abdul

Trustee

Latiff Mponda

Trustee

Naseema Mall

Trustee

Nazeer Jama

Trustee

Ifti Ifrahim

Chief Executive Officer