Abdullah - an inspiration & one of our 'People with Passion' announces he's stepping down as Balsall Heath Forum CEO
“Abdullah Rehman MBE = legend!”
This from Chief Supt Bas Javid is one of the many fitting tributes paid to Abdullah Rehman, as Abdullah announces that he is stepping down as Chief Executive at Balsall Heath Forum.
Abdullah’s announcement .......
“I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported me at the Balsall Heath Forum over the past 16 yrs. It is now the right time for me to stand down as CEO and allow the forum to enter a new chapter. It has been a journey I will never forget.” - Abdullah Rehman
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Abdullah Rehman - profile
“Best of luck Abdullah - been a pleasure working with the Forum under your leadership. Look forward to working with you in whatever capacity in the future.” – Waqar Ahmed
“Won't be the same without you...Balsall Heath owes you a lot. You certainly helped to make my work easier. Best wishes for the future and I hope pur paths will cross again #legend” – Amelia Murray, Street Intervention Team Manager
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“Good luck Abdullah. You should be rightly proud of all you have done for Balsall Heath.” – Moseley Forum.
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“Thanks for all you’ve done. Wishing you all the best for what’s next and look forward to keeping in touch.” - Andrew Smith, Director of Interfaith Relations
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“Abdullah Rehman MBE = legend!” – Chief Supt Bas Javid
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“Very saddened to hear this. Brother you’re a legend Balsall Heath forum will never be @BalsallHeathF without you. Deep down I know you can ever walk away. It lives deep inside you. You’re an inspiration to many. I salute you my brother living legend in our community.” – Javed Iqbal, Local Community & Charity worker
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“Best wishes for the future, Abdullah.” – Future Leaders
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“Wishing you every success for the future and all you pursue. Been a pleasure to work with you and look forward to seeing that continue in some guise. God bless.” – Amrick Singh, Centre Director, Nishkam Centre
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“You have been an inspiration and a force for good within the community. Thank you for all that you have done, your support, challenge and selfies. Good luck with the next chapter.” – Chris Johnson, West Midlands Police
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“Good luck you should be proud of your achievement to date.” – Sheraz Yaqub, Programmes & Project Lead, Birmingham City Council
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“Sad to read this, you will leave a big void, you have done incredible work in transforming Balsall Heath and your legacy will live on.” – Springfield Neighbourhood Police Team
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“You will be missed! Best of luck in whatever is coming next.” – Conservative Councillor, Edgbaston Ward
“Best wishes Abdullah” - Mick Gillick, Corporate Learning & Development
“You are a very inspiring person.” – Daniel Brown
For more details on our 'People with Passion' initiative in Birmingham go to 'People with Passion' or email jonathan.bostock@yourplaceyourspace.net.