About Mecc Trust
Working together to build a healthier safer and fairer community
Our History
MECC Trust began as a simple idea, to create a space where minority ethnic communities could come together, feel seen, and make a real difference in their local area. Founded by a small group of passionate volunteers, MECC started with small community meet-ups and conversations about what was missing in the neighbourhood. Over time, those conversations turned into action.
From planting trees in parks to brighten the environment, to organising cultural events and planning exciting creative projects, MECC Trust has always been about bringing people together. What started with a handful of volunteers has grown into a vibrant team of community leaders, creatives, and change makers, all working toward one goal: building stronger, more connected communities
Our Mission
MECC Trust is dedicated to tackling social injustice in all its forms by empowering the diverse communities of Balsall Heath and greater Birmingham. Since its founding in 1979, the charity has focused on addressing the root causes of inequality through practical support, education, and advocacy. At MECC Trust we work to improve health, financial stability, and social inclusion by delivering tailoring services such as benefits advice, energy support, and wellbeing programmes. Our mission is to create lasting positive change by building resilience, fostering community cohesion, and opening pathways for individuals and families to achieve greater independence and opportunity. Through collaboration, innovation, and compassion, MECC Trust strives to build a fairer society where everyone can reach their full potential.
Mr Safdar Butt Founder of Mecc Trust
Mecc Trust was first established in 1979 by Mr Safdar Butt or better known as Mr Butt or Uncle Butt.
" He was one of the members of community that that we could all rely on no matter your background, ethnicity or age he would always be there for you"
He was well known within the Balsall Heath community for his ambtions to unite and help those within the community as well as his loving and approachable personality
" Uncle butt was an amazing person the type you could speak to as if you've known him your whole life".
His legacy now lives through Mecc Trust and we wish to always be able to uphold his morals through everything we do and achieve as a community
"Mr Butt always helped out whenever there was an issue to be dealt with no matter how he'd always find a way to sort it out"
Leadership Team
Mazar Dad
Tasawar Bashir
Advisory Team
Farheen Hussain
Khaled Hazem
Heather James
Gawaher Aldubai
Zara Ramzan
Operations Team
Mubeen Javid Khan
Haider Ali
Creative Team
Aleena Da'd
Esha Qadeer
