BEAP’s Men Reaching Out Project Wins Social Inclusion Project of the Year at the British Muslim Awards 2025.

Marking a milestone for the UK’s first South Asian male domestic abuse support service.

Hosted in the Eastside Room in Birmingham on Friday 2ndof May, the service has gained national attention for tackling the taboo subject of male domestic abuse within South Asian communities.

The MRO project provides a free helpline, one-to-one and community support, and practical advice around housing, finance, welfare, health, and immigration.

Shahidur Rahman, Executive Director of BEAP, said: “We are incredibly honoured to receive this award. Men Reaching Out was created to serve those who are often overlooked and silenced.

This recognition shines a light on the importance of creating inclusive, culturally sensitive support systems. Our service users are at the heart of everything we do, and this award is a testament to their courage and resilience.”

Lukman Miah, Centre and Programmes Manager at BEAP, added: “This project is about breaking the silence around domestic abuse affecting South Asian men. For many of our clients, we are the first people they’ve ever spoken to. 

To be recognised on a national level shows how urgent and necessary this work is.”

Dilnawaz Choudhury, MRO Project Coordinator, stated: “This award belongs to every man who picked up the phone and reached out to us.

Our team, including volunteers, work tirelessly to make sure no one suffers in silence. We are proud to be leading a change in the narrative around masculinity, shame, and mental health.”

With around 40 calls each month and nearly 50 men supported each year, MRO continues to be a lifeline for those in need, breaking down barriers of stigma, and cultural silence.

The organisation is committed to expanding its reach and ensuring that all victims of abuse, regardless of gender or background, feel heard, supported, and included.