• In partnership with Deliveroo, Uber Eats, BT and Cobra Beer, the British Asian Trust is launching ‘The Big Curry Night In’ to bring the UK together with the nation’s favourite dish
• People are encouraged to take part bymaking their own curry, using celebrity chef recipes, ordering a takeaway or purchasing a ready meal
• The campaign will support the struggling UK restaurant and takeaway industry in the wake of the national health crisis and encourage the public to order from their local eateries 
• Celebrities will be promoting the Big Curry Night In with competitions for people to share their Big Curry Night In with them virtually
• Donations made during the Big Curry Night In will help support the British Asian Trust COVID-19 Emergency Appeal which was launched by HRH The Prince of Wales 

​The British Asian Trust, in partnership with Deliveroo, Uber Eats, BT and Cobra Beer has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign bringing the nation together under lockdown to support those most in need across South Asia, as well as rejuvenate the UK’s local takeaway businesses.

The Big Curry Night In, taking place from 22nd– 31stMay, will be encouraging the general public toorder a curry from their local restaurant or prepare their own curry at home in celebration of the nation’s favourite take away meal. Households can share their meal virtually with loved ones and friends in other households via video calling and social media. The initiative will help support the UK’s restaurant industry during the national health crisis as well as raise vital funds for families struggling in South Asia.

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​​All proceeds from Bhasha Mukherjee’s clothes will empower women to be prepared when faced with cyclones, flooding and other disasters.
 
Dr Bhasha Mukherjee, the first south Asian woman to be crowned Miss England, has donated the “Ellie Wilde” dress she wore for her entry photo to the Miss World pageant in December, as well as a number of other items, in support of women in one the most disaster-prone places on earth.

The sleeveless designer gown has a plunging V-neck, sheer bodice with lace appliques and stone accents and is expected to raise a considerable amount at auction.

All money raised from the sale of women’s clothes and accessories donated to British Red Cross charity shops before 31 March will go towards the It starts with her campaign, a UK-government backed drive to help women in slum communities in Barishal, Bangladesh.
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The women there battle poverty, violence and extreme weather but are fighting back with the help of British Red Cross programmes that help them to build their own and others’ livelihoods.
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Bhasha, 23, who is also a junior doctor, said: “For me, donating this dress is very special. The dress is from Ellie Wilde and it was one of the dresses that I wore on the cover of India’s Health Magazine, and that was a very empowering moment for me.

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As survey reveals almost half of women admit they own too many clothes  

• Over a third of women admit the amount of clothes they own makes them feel guilty 
• 70% of women admitted they have bought a piece of clothing and never worn it 
• Almost half of women admit they own too many clothes 
• British Red Cross launches new campaign It starts with her and aims to raise £2m, which the UK government will double to £4m 
• The cash will help women in the slums of Bangladesh create businesses and build communities through British Red Cross programmes 
• Public can donate to It starts with her  appeal to help make strong women stronger by visiting:  www.redcross.org.uk/itstartswithher   

Amanda Holden, Anita Rani and Michelle Keegan are backing a new British Red Cross campaign as the charity kicks off its 150th year. The campaign, It starts with her, looks to encourage women in the UK to change the lives of women in Barishal, Bangladesh, one of the most disaster prone places on the planet, simply by donating unwanted clothes.

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Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, celebrated Eid with a special dinner, to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan. The meal was attended by Barnardo’s Chief Executive Javed Khan and an array of popular celebrities and media personalities from the British Asian community who took part in #FastForADay.

Participants in the campaign included British boxing champion Amir Khan, Pakistani music star Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, YouTube star Humza Arshad, Bhangra music star Juggy D, British R&B star Arjun, BBC presenter Sonali Shah, Sky News’ Ashish Joshi, BBC Asian Network’s Panjabi Hit Squad, urban music star Mumzy Stranger and presenters Anushka Arora and Natasha Asghar.

Attending the Eid dinner last night were more of the campaign’s participants such as chart-topping music producer Naughty Boy, Hijabi model Mariah Idrissi, British Bhangra star H-Dhami, ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ and ‘Eastenders’ actor Ameet Chana, TV and radio presenter Suzi Mann, comedian Islah Rahman, stylist Anisha Vasani and fashion designer Saran Kohli.

#FastForADay, a month-long campaign during Ramadan, was an initiative to highlight some of Barnardo’s important work with children from all communities and faith groups.

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