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Testimonials

Halima

I have found Jamila’s Legacy to be a much-needed resource not only during the Covid pandemic but also following the pandemic. I have personally benefitted from the information sessions on handling bereavement and grief, learning about culturally appropriate services and learning about the availability of resources that help with financial and debt management By bringing in specialists to deliver information sessions. Jamila’s Legacy is enabling access to services to individuals who would otherwise not have access to in these days of increasing mental health problems and limited statutory and voluntary services

Haleema Aslam – Doctoral Researcher/Carbon Literacy Trainer

Jamila’s Legacy empowers individuals to support their mental health via peer support and self-help. The most unique feature of Jamila’s Legacy is to facilitate individuals to identify and develop solutions, resources and training sessions that they feel are crucial to their mental wellbeing using a user led approach

Carl Quinn (CEO)- Solvers Studio

We’ve loved working with Jamila’s Legacy. They’ve taken a real collaborative approach in working with the studio, finding an offer that works best for us and our community. The quality of work is simply excellent, supportive, thoughtful, and responsive to our needs and always looking at ways to make lasting impact. Jamila’s Legacy are an absolute pleasure to work with. We look forward to growing our partnership

Bhanu

Happy 6th Year of your fantastic project that has helped so may people. Keep up the Good Work

Fatima

Thanks for today, brought up some buried feelings and memories. Sometimes when I look back, I just don’t believe am still here living

Raj

I love joining your events. I have always felt I can completely be myself and there are no expectations pit on me. That’s the best feeling ever, when all my life i felt trapped in the cage od emotions

Pratiba

Jamila’s Legacy has been a step back into everyday life, which I had been ‘hibernating from’. I find the welcoming and the non-judgmental, enabling approach was just the ticket I need during a time when I felt isolated, insular and getting increasingly low in my moods

Aisha

I have come away from these art sessions a new found talent and I hope to keep up with developing this amazing skill

Darren Goddard – Force Crime Registrar at Leicestershire Constabulary

Rehana has created something wonderful, a safe space both in the real world and online for people to talk about their mental health and well-being to support each other and bring about the change that is needed

Fay

Thank you for organising these sessions, they do feel like a life saver

Ayesha

Thank you for today’s session, it was really helpful making more senses of the nonsense in my life

Fatema

Projects like Jamila’s Legacy are like golddust

Masuma

Jamila’s Legacy is really helpful, just going to one session made me realise I need to take care of my mental health and I need to seek help.

Case Studies

Young Adult

Experienced isolation, anxiety, and challenges linked to neurodiversity and relationships, resulting in leaving her course. Received early support while waiting for counselling, building coping strategies and confidence.

Now more resilient, forming healthier connections, and actively volunteering.

Client Feedback:
‘I came across Jamila’s Legacy during a difficult time in my life; their support has really helped me’

Female, 50s, South Asian

Experienced childhood trauma, domestic abuse, isolation, and caring responsibilities.
Supported through one-to-one wellbeing sessions, peer support, and digital skills training.

Now reconnected socially, accessing support services, and growing in confidence.

Client Feedback:
‘I have made friends and have a reason to leave the house.’

Male, NHS Staff, Parent

Severe anxiety triggered by global events, leading to fear and difficulty leaving home.
Received phone-based emotional support, coping strategies, and signposting.

Now engaging with support services and managing anxiety more confidently.

Female, Retired, Cafe Attendee

Presented with low mood, stress, and loneliness.
Accessed a safe, welcoming space with peer support and wellbeing guidance.


Now part of our women’s peer support WhatsApp group, regularly attends weekly sessions, and reports improved wellbeing and reduced isolation.