Rehana Sidat
Founder/CEO
Rehana is a qualified and experienced manager, educator and health and wellbeing professional.
Rehana has more than 25 years of experience working with minority communities and vulnerable groups. Rehana is Co-Founder of Ansaar, a charity for adults with learning disabilities and family carers. Rehana set up Jamila’s Legacy as a result of her experiences of working with ethnic minority communities and vulnerable groups such as disabled people, family carers, looked-after children, families affected by abuse and older people often experiencing mental health problems.
In 2019 Rehana returned to study to enhance her knowledge to support her work with Jamila’s Legacy and recently graduated from the University of Derby with a BSc (Hons) Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches.
Asma Seedat
Director
Asma has many years of volunteering experience within the community with a range of charities both locally and nationally. Asma has supported The MPS Society, Rainbows Hospice as well Sue Young Cancer Support and New Futures Project. New Futures Project supports vulnerable teenagers, young adults and women who are at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. Asma is also a fully trained bereavement counsellor and has recently just qualified as a Therapeutic Counsellor and is looking to expand her knowledge in other areas of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Asma has been a family carer for most of her life. Her interest in qualifying as a counsellor developed from her Face 2 Face Befriending with SCOPE. She supported families with newly diagnosed children with challenges such as physical and cognitive disabilities. It was an area that she felt she had no support when her daughter was diagnosed with an ultra-rare disease. Her aim is to give back to families experiencing mental health challenges.
Furzana Khalifa
Director
Furzana has experience of managing projects, services, staff and a community centre. Furzana is an Information, Advice & Guidance Counsellor with many years of experience of working with ethnic minorities. Furzana has several years of teaching experience including teaching the University of Leicester’s Level 4 Certificate in Advice Work.
Furzana is currently a civil servant and is also a magistrate.
Join us as a Patron of Jamila's Legacy
Be a powerful voice for mental health, inclusion, and community wellbeing. Together, we can break stigma, inspire hope,
and create a lasting legacy that changes lives for generations to come.
Suleman Nagdi MBE
Honorary Patron
Suleman is a highly respected community leader with a long-standing commitment to bringing people and communities together. He is widely recognised for his work promoting community cohesion, social justice, equality, and understanding between people of different backgrounds and faiths.
Over many years, Suleman has worked tirelessly to support individuals, families, and communities, helping to build stronger relationships and address social challenges through partnership, dialogue, and community action. His dedication to improving the lives of others has earned him widespread respect and recognition, including being awarded an MBE for services to community relations.
Suleman's values closely align with the mission of Jamila's Legacy. His passion for supporting communities, addressing inequalities, and creating opportunities for people to thrive reflects the principles that underpin our work.
We are honoured to have Suleman Nagdi MBE as our Honorary Patron and greatly value his encouragement, insight, and support as we continue our mission to improve mental health and wellbeing through education, empowerment, and meaningful community engagement.
