Naz Legacy Foundation

What Naz Legacy Foundation does

The Naz Legacy Foundation is a UK registered charity (Charity Commission number 1183031, founded 2012 by Hina and Harris Bokhari) that delivers educational enrichment, interfaith dialogue, and university-access programming for secondary and sixth-form students from ethnic minority and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds in England. Its three core programmes are the Diversity Programme (launched 2014, cultural-institution and employer-hosted enrichment days), the Interfaith Programme (annual Interfaith Iftars and community cohesion work), and the Naz Bokhari Fellowship (university-access mentoring, with 18 fellows placed between 2012 and 2019 at Imperial, King's College London, Queen Mary, Bath, and Exeter).

The Foundation operates without any proprietary technology product. Its infrastructure consists of a WordPress-based public website (nazlegacy.org), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), email communications, online donations via CAF Online, and virtual event delivery tools. Programmes are executed through partnerships with schools (Ernest Bevin Academy, Alec Reed Academy, Azhar Academy, Madani Girls School, Forest Academy, Eastbrook School, and others), universities (Oxford St Anne's, Cambridge Downing, Imperial, Queen Mary, Warwick, Goldsmiths, UAL), cultural institutions (Historic Royal Palaces, Natural History Museum, Royal Opera House, Shakespeare's Globe), and corporate employers (KPMG, Amazon, Norton Rose Fulbright, Royal Navy, FA/Wembley). Reported reach includes 75,000+ virtual Iftar attendees in 2020 and 200,000+ in 2021, and 230 news, 145 event, and 119 Positive Integration archive posts since founding.

Funding comes entirely from charitable giving — individual donations, corporate sponsorship, and grants from foundations including Pears Foundation, COSARAF Charitable Foundation, MOPAC, Wimbledon Foundation, Haberdashers' Company, Dangoor Education, Hafsafoundation, and EQ Foundation. The Foundation charges no fees, sells no products, and operates with a core team of approximately three paid staff (Director, Programmes Officer, Operations Coordinator) plus a voluntary Executive Team drawn from programme alumni. Geographic activity is concentrated in England, principally London, with engagement across multiple UK regions.

Name

Naz Legacy Foundation

Legal name

Naz Legacy Foundation

Website

https://nazlegacy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Naz Legacy Foundation is a UK registered charity, founded in 2012, that runs education, interfaith, and university-access programmes for secondary and sixth-form students from ethnic minority and disadvantaged backgrounds in England, funded by donations, corporate sponsorship, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Community Integration Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Community integration initiatives
• Interfaith dialogue events
• Charity fundraising programmes
• Diversity enrichment workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from Individual Supporters: The Foundation accepts donations from individual members of the public who wish to support its mission of helping young people from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds. Donations are accepted via CAF Online (cafdonate.cafonline.org).
2. Corporate Sponsorship: The Foundation receives corporate sponsorships from businesses. Recent supporters have included Al Murad, KPMG, M&C Saatchi, Norton Rose Fulbright, Amazon, Spice Village, and others. Sponsorship covers programme costs, event delivery, and in-kind support such as venue provision and catering.
3. Grant Funding from Charitable Foundations: The Foundation is funded by grant-giving charities and foundations. Named recent supporters include Pears Foundation, COSARAF Charitable Foundation, Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), Wimbledon Foundation, Haberdashers' Company, Dangoor Education, Hafsafoundation, EQ Foundation, and others.
4. Rizwana Bokhari Endowment: A named endowment fund established in memory of Rizwana Bokhari, supporting the education of orphans. Donations can be made online or by bank transfer, referencing 'Rizwana'. This is a restricted fund dedicated to a specific cause.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Naz Legacy Foundation is a registered UK charity that delivers educational enrichment, community integration, and interfaith programmes for young people from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds. Its core offerings are the Diversity Programme (cultural enrichment visits to UK institutions and employers), the Interfaith Programme (annual Interfaith Iftars and cross-faith dialogue events), and the Naz Bokhari Fellowship (mentoring and financial support for students facing adversity to access university). All programmes are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

The Naz Legacy Foundation operates a portfolio of charitable programmes focused on education, youth empowerment, and community integration for young people from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK. The core offerings include the Diversity Programme (cultural enrichment and career exposure), the Interfaith Programme (community integration events including annual Iftars), and the Naz Bokhari Fellowship (university access support with mentoring). These are supplemented by signature events (Annual Reception, Honorary Education Award, Break the Glass Series) and targeted workshops (Community Cohesion, Dealing with Grief). The organization does not offer a technology product or SaaS platform; all offerings are delivered as in-person events, workshops, mentorship, and educational content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diversity Programme An educational and cultural enrichment programme providing young people from disadvantaged and minority backgrounds with opportunities to visit cultural institutions, learn about diverse role models in Britain, and gain exposure to various career pathways through Diversity Days hosted at partner venues.
• Interfaith Programme A community integration programme featuring annual Interfaith Iftars that bring together young people, community, political, and faith leaders to build networks and strengthen unity between diverse groups.
• Naz Bokhari Fellowship An annual fellowship supporting students who have faced adversity to gain university places, providing mentoring, a financial award, and continued support through an alumni network. Recognises resilience and perseverance.
• Annual Reception Annual high-profile event bringing together leading educationalists, philanthropists, politicians, and youth leaders to develop networks and celebrate the legacy of Naz Bokhari OBE.
• Honorary Education Award Annual award recognising individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contribution to education. Past recipients include Yvonne Conolly CBE, Sir Trevor Pears, Dame Martina Milburn, and HRH Princess Badiya bint El Hassan of Jordan.
• Break the Glass Series TED-style virtual talks featuring inspirational trailblazers who have faced prejudice, abuse, misogyny, mental illness and challenged discrimination throughout their careers. Launched in partnership with Rising Girl.
• Dealing with Grief Project A video series exploring the impact of COVID-19 on faith communities across England, supporting grief awareness and interfaith solidarity during the pandemic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75,000+ virtual attendees reached in 2020 Ramadan At Home series; 200,000+ in 2021
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Rising GirlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRising Girl is a key strategic partner in the 'Break the Glass' series — a programme of virtual TED-style talks with inspirational trailblazers who have challenged discrimination. The partnership was launched in July 2020 to provide role models for young people out of school during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series addresses themes including prejudice, abuse, misogyny, mental illness, and discrimination.
• Jo Cox FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Naz Legacy Foundation partnered with the Jo Cox Foundation and 64 Million Artists to organise the 'Great Get Together' event at City Hall, London. The event brought together five London schools and 50 students from Years 7 and 8 to foster well-being, tackle loneliness, and build connectivity among peers, reflecting Jo Cox's message that 'we have more in common than what divides us'.
• Patchwork FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Harris Bokhari OBE in 2010 (with the Naz Legacy Foundation's founding in 2012), the Patchwork Foundation supports minority communities' engagement in politics. The two foundations share leadership (Imran Sanaullah MBE is a co-founder of both), and the Naz Legacy Foundation takes over the Patchwork Masterclass Programme alumni. Many Naz Legacy Executive Team members are Patchwork Masterclass alumni.
• Spice VillagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpice Village has partnered with Naz Legacy to provide free lunches to all young participants in the Diversity Programme. Many Diversity Programme participants are entitled to free school meals; this partnership ensures no student misses a meal during Foundation activities. Spice Village's founder is Suleman Raza MBE.
• Norton Rose FulbrightsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNorton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, has hosted Eid Celebration events and Diversity Days for the Naz Legacy Foundation at its London offices. The firm provides venue space, professionals for networking sessions, and career workshops. Farmida Bi, Chair of Europe, Middle East and Asia at Norton Rose Fulbright, has participated as a keynote speaker.
• Amazon (UK)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon UK has hosted Diversity Days at its offices, providing tours, career talks, apprenticeship guidance, and AI workshops for students from Naz Legacy Foundation partner schools. The company provides venues, staff speakers, and hands-on technology experiences.
• Historic Royal Palaces (HRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Royal Palaces is a long-standing partner, hosting Diversity Days and Interfaith Iftars at the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, and Hampton Court. HRP has also facilitated a Summer Work Experience programme for Naz Legacy students, offering insight into careers in heritage and conservation. Isaac Palmer and the HRP team are key contacts.
• The Chief Rabbi's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Naz Legacy Foundation has partnered with the Chief Rabbi's Office to host Interfaith Workshops focused on empowering young people to recognise and challenge hate speech in person and online. This partnership is part of the Foundation's community cohesion and counter-extremism work.
• Cambridge University and Faith & Belief ForumsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Naz Legacy Foundation's Chair, Bushra Nasir CBE, participated in an interview with Cambridge University and the Faith & Belief Forum as part of Interfaith Week, highlighting the importance of Religious Education in schools and its role in fostering inclusivity and integration.
• National Citizen Service (NCS) TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarris Bokhari OBE serves as Chair of the NCS Trust, the UK Government's only Arms-Length Body dedicated to young people. This personal connection creates a strategic alignment between the two organisations in youth empowerment and social integration.
• The Football Association (FA)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerThe FA has partnered with Naz Legacy to host Diversity Days at Wembley Stadium, including behind-the-scenes tours, career networking with FA Leaders, and Q&A sessions with Lioness legend Rachel Yankey OBE. Multiple Diversity Days have been hosted at Wembley for female students from partner schools.
• Royal Navy (HMS President)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Royal Navy has hosted multiple Diversity Days at HMS President, providing students with hands-on activities (circuit making, knot-tying, navigation), team-building challenges, and careers presentations. Richard Gray and Karen Caller of HMS President have facilitated these sessions.
• Royal Opera HousesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Royal Opera House has hosted Diversity Days providing behind-the-scenes access, costume and set design workshops, and career talks for students from Naz Legacy partner schools. Sarah Waterman and the Learning Team have coordinated these visits.
• Bush TheatresecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerBush Theatre has hosted Diversity Days including backstage tours, theatre-making workshops, and career exploration sessions for students. Holly Smith and the Bush Theatre team have facilitated these events.
• Wimbledon (All England Lawn Tennis Club)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerWimbledon has hosted Diversity Days at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, providing behind-the-scenes tours, business of sport presentations, and CEO challenge activities for students. The Wimbledon Learning Team coordinates these visits annually.
• Shakespeare's GlobesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerShakespeare's Globe hosted its inaugural Diversity Day with the Naz Legacy Foundation, providing workshops on props, lighting, stage management, and costumes, as well as creative careers guidance for students.
• Natural History MuseumsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Natural History Museum has hosted Interfaith Iftars and Diversity Days including visits to the Holocaust Galleries, Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, and climate change workshops. The museum partnered with the Foundation for its 2023 Interfaith Iftar.
• University of Oxford (St Anne's College)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSt Anne's College, Oxford hosts annual Diversity Days for the Foundation, providing higher education presentations, student finance guidance, campus tours, speed networking with Oxford students, and academic taster sessions. The Outreach Team coordinates these visits.
• University of Cambridge (Downing College)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDowning College, Cambridge hosts annual Diversity Days for the Foundation. Dr Kamran Yunus, the university's admissions officer, provides admissions guidance. The Foundation has partnered with COSARAF to sponsor these annual visits, which include museum sessions and student panels.
• St George's Hospital CharitysecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSt George's Hospital Charity partnered with the Naz Legacy Foundation to organise the first Interfaith Iftar in Tooting in March 2023, bringing together the local community around the hospital.
• British Asian TrustsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarris Bokhari OBE serves as an ambassador for the British Asian Trust, creating a personal connection between the Naz Legacy Foundation and this organisation focused on education and opportunity for children in South Asia and the UK.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Generating Genius: Smaller UK charity supporting high-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds into STEM careers via university partnerships (including UCL and Cambridge). Directly comparable university-outreach model targeting similar beneficiary demographics but focused on STEM rather than broader cultural exposure.

Direct peers

• British Asian Trust: UK charity focused on education, livelihoods and disadvantage among British Asian communities. Harris Bokhari OBE serves as ambassador. Directly comparable mission focus on ethnic minority youth empowerment and similar foundation/corporate funding model.
• Speakers for Schools: UK charity giving state school students access to high-profile speakers and workplace experiences. Closely comparable model of leveraging professional networks and prestigious venues (corporate offices) to deliver widening-participation experiences for disadvantaged students.
• Mosaic (Prince's Trust initiative): Prince's Trust mentoring programme supporting young people from disadvantaged communities to access higher education and career pathways. Directly comparable mentoring, role-model exposure, and university outreach model for BAME and low-income students.
• City Year UK: UK youth-mentoring charity placing young adults in schools to support disadvantaged pupils. Comparable focus on widening participation, school-based delivery, and corporate partner engagement (similar employer-sponsored Diversity Day model).
• UpRising: UK charity running leadership programmes for young people from underrepresented backgrounds aged 18-25. Directly comparable beneficiary profile (BAME and disadvantaged youth), programme structure (cohort-based leadership development), and education/career exposure model.
• Jo Cox Foundation: Direct strategic partner via the Great Get Together; both organisations focus on community integration, interfaith/cross-community dialogue, and using education and events to combat division. Comparable beneficiary base of young people and similar event-driven operating model.
• Patchwork Foundation: Founded by Harris Bokhari OBE in 2010 with overlapping leadership (Imran Sanaullah MBE co-founded both), Patchwork supports minority communities' engagement in politics. Shares leadership, beneficiaries (Patchwork Masterclass alumni feed into Naz Legacy's executive team), and youth empowerment mission.

Broad incumbents

• The Prince's Trust (King's Trust): Larger, established UK youth charity with overlapping beneficiary base (disadvantaged 11-30 year olds) and education-to-employment programmes. Comparable mission scope but operates at vastly greater scale, broader portfolio of programmes, and offers Naz Legacy a model for institutionalised growth.
• Teach First: Larger UK education charity tackling disadvantage through teacher training and leadership development. Comparable mission around educational equity and social mobility, with corporate partner network (similar to KPMG/Amazon/Norton Rose Fulbright relationships), but operates via teacher placement rather than direct youth programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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