Local community organisation, An Nasiha, are marking the month of Ramadan by raising money for Sheffield Hospitals Charity to support the wellbeing of staff and patients at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital.

An Nasiha, who are a community based voluntary sector organisation which helps disadvantaged people and helps others reinstate their connection with Islam. Founded in 2011 and run by Sheffield students, the organisation does considerable work to support local charities and local people.

Every year An Nasiha mark the month of Ramadan by raising funds for important local causes, and this year, they have chosen to support Sheffield Hospitals Charity’s ‘Secret Garden’ appeal. The project will see a tranquil peace garden being built at the Northern General Hospital to give staff and patients access to outdoor space away from busy wards to relax and reflect. It is designed to support the mental wellbeing of staff and patients, and that is a cause close to the hearts of An Nasiha.

Find out more about our Secret Garden appeal

Ramadan is month of fasting and prayer, observed by Muslims worldwide. It also about reflection and community and An Nasiha want to take this opportunity to raise awareness of Ramadan and support worthy causes.

An Nasiha’s Chair, Zia Khan, 31, who was awarded the British Empire Medal earlier this year, said: “An Nasiha has a proud history of working with local charities and to support our local hospitals. As an organisation, we strongly believe in giving something back and that is what we always try to do.

“We want to raise awareness of the month of Ramadan and of the celebration of Eid, but we also want to use this time to raise money and support important causes.

“The mental health and wellbeing of staff and patients at our hospitals is so important to us and seeing the Garden project that Sheffield Hospitals Charity are running is amazing. So we are so pleased to support it.”

Ben Green, PR & Communications Manager at Sheffield Hospitals Charity, said: "Seeing the local community rally around our ‘Secret Garden’ appeal is so fantastic.

“The support that An Nasiha are showing to staff and patients across our hospitals is truly amazing. We know that they have a track record of doing amazing work and supporting special causes – the money that they raise will make a huge difference.

“If you want to follow in An Nasiha’s footsteps and support this important project, please click here.”