Our Work
Creating Impact Through Action
BPWA leads diverse projects that focus on wellbeing, education, empowerment, and cultural pride. Each initiative reflects our mission to build stronger communities and uplift British Pakistanis through learning, collaboration, and compassion.
Health & Wellbeing
Promoting healthy, active, and balanced lifestyles through community-led programmes.
- Health outreach at local mosques with Bedford Borough Council Health Outreach Team
- Quit Smoking and Blood Pressure Check events
- Diabetes Awareness sessions
- Stress Management and Sleep Improvement workshops
- Mental Health Awareness Week in partnership with the Pakistan High Commission, London
- Weekly Health Walk Programme
- Childhood Flu Vaccination session
- Women’s Cooking Series and “Cutting Costs in the Kitchen” workshops
Education & Skills
Empowering individuals through learning, confidence, and opportunity.
- English Language Courses
- Digital Skills Programme – Empower Yourself through Digital Education
- Women’s Money Management Course (4 weeks)
- Free Creative Workshops
- Parent Focus Group – Your Voice Counts!
- “Your Community, Your UK Parliament” Workshop
- UK Parliament Week Participation
Community & Culture
Celebrating heritage, unity, and pride within the British Pakistani community.
- Eid Milan Party and Chaand Raat Celebration
- Pakistan Independence Day Celebration
- “From Roots to Representation” – Celebrating British Mayors and Councillors of Pakistani Heritage
- Pakistan Flood Campaign – Donation and Awareness Drive
- Business Networking Event
- Pakistan High Commission Visits and Cultural Dialogues
- Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Summit (Upcoming)
Civic Engagement & Partnerships
Building strong connections with public bodies and local organisations to create collective progress.
- Hosting UK Foreign Office and British High Commission Representatives for Community Discussions
- Collaborations with Bedfordshire Police and Bedford Borough Council
- Partnership Meetings with The Harpur Trust and the Home Office
- Queen’s Park Community Litter Pick
- Parent Focus Group – Your Voice Counts!
- Bedford Welcome Space with MP Mohammad Yasin and Citizens Advice Bedford
Culture & Heritage Development
Preserving heritage and promoting cultural identity across generations.
- Contribution to CFAB’s “An Introduction to the History and Culture of Families with Heritage from Pakistan”
- Heritage storytelling and cultural awareness session
- Promotion of Urdu, Punjabi, and Pakistani heritage through education and events
Community Highlights & Events
Connecting communities through celebration, awareness, and collective action.
- Cultural and religious festivals including Eid Milan and Chaand Raat
- National day celebrations such as Pakistan Independence Day
- Business networking and leadership events
- Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Summit (Upcoming)
- Health Walks and Community Litter Picks
- Pakistan Flood Relief and Awareness Campaigns