Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL

The Muslim Women in Prison Project is a personalised service for Muslim women in British prisons based at the Khidmat Centres, Bradford.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

Last week @MWIPproject were delighted to welcome TRH’s the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge to our community re-entry hub @khidmat_centres. This is a welcomed recognition of ground-breaking ‘BAME’ grassroots practice within the CJS & culturally appropriate prisoner resettlement.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

Over @HMP_NewHall today for the residents Eid celebration. Wishing all staff and residents in HMPPS who are celebrating today, a very blessed and peaceful #Eiduladha mubarak 🌙

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

@HSWestYorkshire Congratulations on your well deserved recognition @HSWestYorkshire 👏

[High Sheriff @HSWestYorkshire]

Wonderful to attend the Yorkshire Sikh Forum’s annual Vaisakhi Celebration Dinner alongside civic and community leaders from across West Yorkshire.
A great celebration of faith, service and the significant contribution of the Sikh community across the region.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

Congratulations to Huddersfield Woodscape on receiving their KAVS. Testament to the wonderful work the volunteers undertake to conserve ancient Woodlands across the Deighton, Sheepridge and Bradley areas.

[Prof Adeeba Malik CBE, Lord Lieutenant W.Yorkshire @LordLtWY]

Many congratulations to Woodscape in Huddersfield on receiving the Kings Award for Voluntary Service. Volunteers helping to protect the woodland and its wildlife.

[Naz Shah MP @NazShahBfd]

It was the honour of my life to move the Loyal Address -the first Muslim to do so.

This moment belongs to the people of Bradford West. Their trust and faith in me made it possible.

An opportunity of a lifetime. A privilege I owe to Bradford and to Britain.

Full speech 🔽

[Khidmat centres @khidmat_centres]

@khidmat_centres is a polling station today. If you are coming to the centre to vote, please be respectful of other voters, the on-site staff, and candidates.
This is your opportunity to take part in an open democratic process. Please exercise your democratic right peacefully.

[Khidmat centres @khidmat_centres]

We were honoured to welcome the new Dean of Bradford, Jonathan Triffitt, and Rev. Canon Ned Lunn to the Khidmat Centres this week. We look forward to working together and continuing to strengthen faith and community connections across Bradford.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

#EidMubarak to all those celebrating, particularly staff and residents in @hmpps. Remembering those observing Eid in prison and away from loved ones. May the almighty accept your prayers and surround you with resilience and mercy.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

This Ramadan, the Muslim Women in Prison Project facilitated Ramadan & Eid packs for 11 of @hmpps female prisons. This effort was 100% community funded & we are proud of the growth & ownership of this initiative. Thank you to our partners @IslamicReliefUK & all community donors.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

The Midland Hotel in Bradford was bursting at the seams yesterday for @NazShahBfd book launch for ‘Honoured’. A story of immense challenge, courage and perseverance.

Thank you for breaking the silence @NazShahBfd & gifting courage and hope to so many women.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

@yproperty786 Thank you @yproperty786 even got a selfie with Larry the Cat :)

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

Invited to 10 Downing Street alongside other Leaders and Specialists.

[Khidmat centres @khidmat_centres]

Wonderful to have the Bradford Stories Bus part of @Literacy_Trust with us again @khidmat_centres. Throughout the day we will be hosting young pupils from @Horton_Grange, celebrating their Share Your Story winning entry.
Thanks to @MWIPproject & Imran Hafeez for organising 🙌

[Peacemaker Intl @peacemaker_intl]

On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we stood united to raise awareness and reaffirm our commitment to ending FGM and protecting the rights of women and girls.

Thank you to the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Cllr Mohammed Shafiq, for supporting this important event.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

A powerful discussion on International Day for Zero Tolerance against Female Genital Mutilation. Current estimates show that over 230 million women & girls have been affected/at risk. Thanks to Princess Dorcus MBE, @saffysaffron, Cllr Dodds, @Riz1Rehman for your important work.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

@saffysaffron @AS_Kirklees @khidmat_centres @saffysaffron thank you boss, grateful for the unconditional support x

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

Honoured to be recognised by @AS_Kirklees alongside so many inspiring changemakers in our communities. Thankful to everyone, named and unnamed, who continue to serve and drive forward positive change. https://t.co/8DNZSfKNtn

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

@ishtiaq46680947 @AS_Kirklees @khidmat_centres @ishtiaq46680947 thank you for your kind words of encouragement. For me, it has certainly been a team effort and I’m grateful for the guidance and motivation from all of you.

[Khidmat centres @khidmat_centres]

Thank you to @Bradford_TandA for covering this lovely piece on @khidmat_centres before we approach the end of the year. Wishing those of you celebrating a wonderful Christmas 🎄🎁

https://t.co/EqCkHQ3CAv

[Ishfaq farooq @ishfaqfarooq]

Always proud to support such meaningful work. Huge credit to everyone involved and all the volunteers who made this so special 👏 #Christmas2025