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]

Honoured to represent @LordLtWY at the Kirklees Civic Service of Remembrance held at St Peter’s Parish Church, Huddersfield.
Picture credits: Lee McClean, Yorkshire Live.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

A powerful ‘Evening of Reflection’ hosted by @khidmat_centres & our multi-faith partners to honour Bishop @toby_howarth & to thank him for his 12 years of faithful service to the communities of Bradford.

[Royds Hall, A SHARE Academy @Royds_Hall]

Year 10 students took part in our Restart a Heart Day, learning vital CPR and lifesaving skills. Students had the opportunity to gain practical experience and build their confidence in knowing how to respond in an emergency. We were joined by Dr Sophia Buncy, Deputy Lieutenant

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

@jcarlyon @Royds_Hall @YorksAmbulance @ResusCouncilUK @jcarlyon a pleasure to join you and your team on this very important initiative in schools. The #restartaheart scheme is literally equipping young people to save lives. Thank you to you and your Volunteers for sharing your skills and learning around CPR at grassroots level.

[Jason Carlyon MBE🫀 @jcarlyon]

Thanks to @MWIPproject and the Lieutenancy Office of West Yorkshire for supporting and attending our #restartaheart session today at @Royds_Hall school. #worldrestartaheart @YorksAmbulance @ResusCouncilUK

[Khidmat centres @khidmat_centres]

An honour to have @YusufCatStevens come back to visit us @khidmat_centres. Our forerunners spent time with Yusuf in the 1980s discussing & implementing faith & community structures both in Bradford as well as for Yusuf’s own Foundation. The fire to do good still burns strong.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

@khidmat_centres @YusufCatStevens @ishtiaq46680947 An honour to sit amongst and learn from such generational giants @YusufCatStevens @ishtiaq46680947

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

@AmrazDarnish @NazShahBfd @ShabanaMahmood @AmrazDarnish thank you for the warm welcome to Birmingham City. As always, energised by your ideas and ‘can- do’ attitude. It is people like you who really make a tangible difference to the lives of young people & local communities.
Looking forward to the journey ahead! 

[Darnish Amraz MBE @AmrazDarnish]

Great catching up with @MWIPproject discussing youth work, health, equalities &sharing good practice. #Birmingham & #Bradford a great opportunity to work together, support young people and invest in our future leaders.@NazShahBfd @ShabanaMahmood

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

It was a real privilege, and a deeply personal moment, to be part of Bradford’s interfaith family as we came together yesterday to bid good wishes to Bishop @toby_howarth after 13 years of dedicated service to our City and its faith and civic life.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

Wonderful to be @UniofBradford earlier this week to support the Graduation Ceremonies. Had the pleasure of meeting @chris_kammy, a man of great humility, gratitude & humour! It was good to also meet the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor. Congratulations to all 🎉

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

@TufailH @UofGlasgow MsA Proud dad moment @TufailH. Congratulations to you all, may Allah swt grant Zainab continued success & keep her in his service.

[Dr Sofia Buncy MBE DL @MWIPproject]

Good to see so many friends and colleagues in attendance at the West Yorkshire Police Awards. A powerful reminder of the courage and dedication shown by officers and operational staff who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

[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.