Human Appeal Honors Top UK Volunteers

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Oct. 05, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Human Appeal brought together 150 volunteers, staff, and guests at its third annual Purple Legacy Awards in Manchester this year, celebrating the dedication and achievements of its volunteer community over the past year. The event inspired entire communities, as 4,142 volunteers donated a total of 15,205 hours in 2026, equivalent to more than £85,761.80 worth of work. This included 1,788 new volunteers who joined the UK team this year.

The ceremony saw 20 awards and five Ramadan prizes presented across categories recognizing fundraising, leadership, community impact, and long-term commitment. The keynote speech was given by Human Appeal’s Global Volunteers Manager, Samantha Barlow. The top honor, the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award, went to Ali Khalid for his sustained commitment and impact in his local community. London & South was named Top Region, reflecting its strength across fundraising, volunteer activity, and growth throughout the year.

Other standout winners included Yusra Zahra (Top Intern), Sulayman Farooqi (Top UK Team Leader), and Sofia Ali & Sabrine Mussa, who took Best Volunteer Led Event for organizing a fundraiser that raised more than any other event nationally. A new Dedication Award was awarded to Hadi Asif for his consistent, reliable support to the charity. Aaishah Vance was awarded for their efforts with vulnerable communities, and Alishba Ahmed took the Best Newcomer award for their dedication since signing up earlier this year.

The volunteer choice award was presented to Zainab Mohammed for their recognition among other volunteers. Sameer Syed, who had dedicated countless hours volunteering at events alongside their role as a fundraising officer, was named Best Staff Volunteer. Muhammad Hamza took the award for his dedication to Human Appeal’s national campaign, Wrap Up. Finally, the Creative Impact award was presented to Moiz Syed for their efforts on creating content as a volunteer with significant impacts.

Regional winners were also recognized for the highest combined hours and fundraising throughout the year, including Sofia Ali (London & South), Leena Tantawy (Midlands & Wales), Dipto Obyadur (North), and Hussain El-Ajamy (Scotland). Regional top fundraisers were also recognized for their efforts in raising money for Human Appeal’s projects, including Saffiya Majid (London & South), Sumayah Jilani (Midlands & Wales), Usman Saeed (North), and Sulayman Farooqi (Scotland).

Human Appeal is a fully independent British humanitarian charity based in Manchester, UK. Established in 1991 as a registered and regulated UK charity, it runs targeted aid relief programs in collaboration with recognized global organizations such as the United Nations. Its purpose is to save and transform lives through emergency aid response and development programs at home and abroad across 30 countries worldwide.

Human Appeal’s third annual Purple Legacy Awards celebrated the volunteer community’s achievements, with a total of 15,205 hours donated by 4,142 volunteers in 2026, equivalent to more than £85,761.80 worth of work. The event recognized the dedication and impact of volunteers in fundraising, leadership, community impact, and long-term commitment. Ali Khalid, the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award winner, exemplified sustained commitment and impact in his local community. The region with the highest combined hours and fundraising was London & South, reflecting its strength across various areas.