Midlands Community Hub in the news.
Selected press coverage of Midlands Community Hub and our founder Mohammed ‘Zaf’ Zafran — from the BBC, BirminghamLive, BirminghamWorld and more.
Recognition for the work, the team and the people we serve.
A snapshot of articles, broadcasts and tributes published over the years.
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BirminghamLivePolice probe as council election candidate 'feared for life' in 'ambush'
Police investigate after Midlands Community Hub team member and Ward End council election candidate Julian Nistor reports being attacked by a group of men in Small Heath ahead of the May 7 vote.
Who Can I Vote For?Julian Nistor — Candidate for Ward End, Birmingham 2026
Midlands Community Hub team member Julian Nistor stands as a Workers Party of Britain candidate in the Ward End ward at the 2026 Birmingham local election.
West Ham UnitedTayyab Hayat named West Ham United Community Captain
Midlands Community Hub team member Tayyab Hayat is named West Ham United's 2026 Community Captain, recognising his journey from Premier League Kicks participant in Beckton to one of the Foundation's most inspiring role models — part of the Premier League's 'More Than A Game' campaign.
South & City College BirminghamSCCB Holds Community Event to Tackle Deprivation
South & City College Birmingham hosts a 150-strong community consultation at its Bordesley Green Campus with West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Midlands Community Hub founder Zafran Mohammad, helping set the agenda for the 'Cradle to Career' youth programme.
BirminghamWorldWest Midlands Mayor meets UK Community Legend Zaf at Midlands Community Hub
The West Midlands Mayor and Romanian Ambassador Julian Nistor visit Midlands Community Hub in Bordesley Green to meet UK Youth Ambassador Zaf and the team.
BBC News'The latest street gangster gets too much respect'
Mohammed Zafran, chair of West Midlands Crimestoppers volunteer committee, on steering young people away from knife crime through football academies and positive role models.
Walsall EchoThe 2025 People's Honours presented at the Palace of Westminster on 10th anniversary
Midlands Community Hub's Thomas McGeever is honoured with the British Citizen Award Medal of Honour at the Palace of Westminster, recognising 12 years of work engaging 40,000 young people away from crime and into education, training or employment.
Crimestoppers UKWest Midlands Volunteer Crimestoppers Chair wins neighbourhood recognition award
Mohammed 'Zaf' Zafran BEM, Chair of the West Midlands Volunteer Committee, wins the Birmingham in Bloom and Neighbourhood Recognition Award in the 'Gold city-wide safer streets and open spaces communities' category for work keeping young people and local communities safe from crime.
The Asian TodayInspirational Birmingham man recognised with national honour
Profile of Mohammed 'Zaf' Zafran and the youth work, mentoring and community programmes that earned him national recognition.
BirminghamLivePride of Birmingham winner Mohammed Zafran honoured at FA Community Shield Match
Pride of Birmingham winner Mohammed Zafran is praised by England boss Roy Hodgson for his coaching work and honoured at the FA Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium, meeting Stephanie Moore (wife of Bobby Moore) for his community football efforts.
BirminghamLivePride of Birmingham winner Mohammed Zafran awarded British Empire Medal
The Birmingham dad who channelled his energy into improving the lives of more than 13,500 young people after the murder of his brother-in-law is recognised in the Queen's Honours list.
BirminghamLiveSmall Heath man praised for heroic response after brother-in-law stabbed to death
Some would have reacted to such life-changing events by lashing out, or turning bitter and angry. Mohammed Zafran channelled his grief and energy into a force for good.
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