Compassion
Nobody chooses to sleep on the street. We meet people where they are, with food, warmth and zero judgement.
About us
Ten years of meals, kindness and connection
InTouch Foundation began with a kettle, a packet of biscuits and one volunteer in Bradford. A decade on, we are a registered charity supported by hundreds of people across Yorkshire.
Our story
What is the InTouch Foundation
InTouch Foundation is run by volunteers who tirelessly work on a voluntary basis to help sustain and succeed in the work that we do. We have operated this policy since our launch in 2012, our founder Osman Gondal was keen to ensure that we operate on a 100% donation policy. We are proud to say that we remain consistent in this and hope to continue with this policy. We do however have one paid employee and that is our driver, who works for InTouch Foundation on a part time basis.
Our mission
What we believe in
Dignity
Every meal is served with eye contact, conversation and respect. People in crisis are still people first.
Community
We are stronger together. We bring volunteers, schools, mosques and neighbours into the same conversation.
Our team
The people behind the kitchen
A small core team supported by a wide network of volunteers, community champions and ambassadors.
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Sarah Ahmed
Founder & Trustee
Started the first Mobile Kitchen run in 2014 and still cooks most Saturday nights.
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James Whitfield
Operations Lead
Runs the kitchen rota, vehicle and food safety. Twenty years in catering.
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Aisha Hussain
Volunteer Coordinator
Onboards new volunteers and looks after our community champions network.
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Tom O'Connor
Treasurer
Keeps the books straight and makes sure every donated penny is accounted for.
"We don't fix homelessness in one Saturday night — but a hot meal, a smile and a 'see you next week' makes the next day a little less lonely."
Sarah Ahmed, Founder
Want to be part of it?
Every Saturday we need cooks, drivers, packers and listeners. Two hours a week is plenty.