BRITANNIA YOUTH ORGANISATION

Leadership

Leadership

& Governance

& Governance

Britannia Youth Organisation is led by a committed, skilled, and community-embedded leadership team.

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BYO is run by professionals and volunteers who care deeply about this community. Some of us are directors, some are hands-on facilitators, but we're all here for the same reason: to give young people the support, guidance, and opportunities they deserve.

Leadership

Hassan Kingsley

Hassan founded BYO in spring 2020 with a vision to create consistent, high-quality youth provision in the City of Birmingham. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge and is currently pursuing an MSc at the University of St Andrews. As Governor, he oversees the organisation's strategic direction while staying closely involved in day-to-day programme delivery. His approach combines hands-on youth work with purposeful leadership, keeping BYO true to its mission of building confidence, skills and aspiration in young people. His commitment to consistency and quality has made BYO a trusted and valued presence in the community. In his spare time, Hassan enjoys trekking across Britain's national parks, follows the financial markets keenly, and is currently studying Chinese!

hassankingsley@britanniayo.com

Board of Directors

Strategic oversight and governance

Noreen Akhtar

Noreen Akhtar

Head of Educational Impact

Noreen is a dedicated private tutor who supports our mentoring programmes and educational-focused activities. She plays an important role in engaging young people by working closely with local mosques, churches, libraries, and community centres, helping to strengthen our reach and accessibility within the community. In her spare time, she enjoys going on walks, learning different languages — and is currently learning Arabic — as well as spending time with her beloved cats, Panda and Cookie.

Bushra Malik

Bushra Malik

Head of Programmes and Outreach

Bushra’s role involves overseeing the coordination and delivery of BYO’s programmes, ensuring they are organised, consistent, and impactful. She works closely with young people and their families, promoting activities and encouraging active participation. She is currently working towards a Level 3 qualification in Youth Work Practice from the National Youth Agency to strengthen her expertise. Outside of BYO, she enjoys bird watching and staying connected with her family in Pakistan.

Hasan Mohammed

Hasan Mohammed

Head of Finance and Operations

Hasan oversees BYO’s financial management and operational systems, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently, sustainably, and with strong governance. He works to maintain high standards across all services, supporting the delivery of quality programmes that create meaningful opportunities for young people. Outside of work, he is an avid Aston Villa supporter and enjoys travelling across Europe.

Our Team

Our Team

The dedicated individuals delivering our programmes daily.

The dedicated individuals delivering our programmes daily.

Shuaib Ghaffar

Shuaib Ghaffar

Careers & Employability Advisor

Shuaib studied Business Management at the University of Birmingham. He currently works as an Auditor at EY on their Assurance Graduate programme, ensuring financial honesty and integrity across international markets. An advocate for exploring different opportunities, Shuaib completed his placement year in Marketing and Customer Experience at Toyota, before switching to a financial role. Outside of work, Shuaib loves writing books, studying poetry, playing traditional music and learning about world history.

Edrissa Cham

Edrissa Cham

Head Sports Coach

Edrissa is based in Birmingham and holds a Law degree from Birmingham City University and a Master of Laws from the University of Birmingham. As Head Sports Coach, he leads BYO's sports sessions and holds an FA Level 1 Coaching qualification. He speaks Wolof, Mandinka, Spanish and Italian.

Jasmine Alder

Jasmine Alder

Volunteer Engagement

Jasmine leads on volunteer engagement, overseeing recruitment, training, and ongoing support to ensure volunteers are well-prepared and effectively placed across BYO’s programmes. She works to grow the volunteer network, connecting individuals to roles that align with their skills, interests, and passion for serving young people. By profession, Jasmine is a dental nurse and studied Psychology, Biology, and Health and Social Care at A-level. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, and reading crime thriller novels.

Ismail A.

Ismail A.

Youth Representative to the Board

Ismail is our Youth Representative to the Board, ensuring young people’s voices inform decision making. As an active participant, he gathers feedback from peers, highlights what works well and suggests improvements. He liaises with young people and relays their views to the Board to help shape programmes and future plans.

Jagtar Singh

Jagtar Singh

Caretaker

Jagtar moved to the UK from India in 2009 and has a strong commitment to giving back to the community. As Caretaker, he supports session set-ups, housekeeping, and day-to-day maintenance. He enjoys Punjabi food, Bhangra music, and sharing cultural insights with young people to help create a welcoming environment.

Annalisa Ziriro

Annalisa Ziriro

Youth Voice and Progression Lead

Annalisa is studying Health and Social Care and is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals. As Youth Voice and Progression Lead, she advises on placements, college pathways and progression opportunities, helping shape engaging and relevant programmes. Outside her studies, she enjoys spending time with friends, trying new restaurants and listening to pop music.

Shagufta Khan

Shagufta Khan

Project Delivery Coordinator

Shagufta has been with BYO since its founding and plays a key role in supporting the smooth delivery of all programmes, from community events to homework clubs. She helps ensure activities are well-organised and run seamlessly, contributing to a positive and consistent experience for young people. Outside of work, she loves shopping for clothes and visiting her extended family.

Bisma Ali

Bisma Ali

Head of Outcomes and Learning

Bisma oversees the monitoring, evaluation, and learning across BYO’s programmes, ensuring outcomes are effectively tracked and impact is clearly evidenced. She leads on measuring progress, strengthening reporting processes, and using insights to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of our work with young people. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the cinema, is a big fan of action films, and loves exploring different restaurants.

University Access Advisors

University Access Advisors

Structured guidance and mentorship to leading universities

Structured guidance and mentorship to leading universities

Our advisors are embedded across universities nationwide, providing guidance and mentorship to aspiring students.

Bath CambridgeWarwickLeicesterOxfordYorkManchesterSt AndrewsLSE2GlasgowBangor
14 Advisors · 14 Universities
🇪🇺Continental Europe
Bocconi

OUR Philosophy

What Drives Us

Our team shares a common set of values that guide everything we do. We're not here to impose our views – we're here to support, guide, and create space for young people to thrive.

Community First

We're from this community, for this community. We understand the challenges because we've lived them.

Consistency

Young people need reliability. We show up, every week, building trust through consistency.

Dignity & Respect

Every young person deserves to be treated with dignity, listened to, and believed in.

Practical Support

We teach real-world skills, provide actual guidance, and open real doors to opportunity.

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Learn about Hassan's journey, see what we offer, and understand why this work matters.

Learn about Hassan's journey, see what we offer, and understand why this work matters.

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