History
Our Timeline Highlights
2023
2023
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Created a purpose built audio and visual podcast studio
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Inspire Eid festival passes 70,000 attendees
2022
2022
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Launched a new app on Android and iOS
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Celebrated 25 years of inspiring with anniversary gala
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We launched Rishta Networking - a Muslim matrimonial service
2021
2021
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Collaborated with nasheed artist from around the world on a free virtual entertainment event during lockdown featuring Zain Bikha, Safe Adam and Hamzah Khan
2020
2020
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Created a sign-posting service during the Covid-19 pandemic connecting those in need with those providing support (food supplies, shopping deliver, prescription pick up etc.)
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We raised £200,000 for charitable causes during Ramadhan
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Became a key information centre for relaying local messaging relating to covid-19 (health advice, school closures, testing centre locations, vaccination centres locations)
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Supported local mosques raise funds during the difficult period when they were forced to close doors
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Raised funds for 200 laptops for school children so they can achieve their best
2019
2019
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Our radio reach radius increased to include Bedford, Hemel Hemstead and St Albans.
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Inspire Eid festival launched in Lewsey Park to give the community an enjoyable and affordable Eid celebration
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We launched our 'Be A Good Neighbour' project by handing out free food in the centre of Luton
2018
2018
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2,000 people attended The Big Iftar in St. George's Square
2017
2017
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Celebrated 20 years of serving the community
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Re-branded with a modern logo and visual identity
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Raised over £9,500 to feed children in Luton through Luton Foodbank
2016
2016
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Our first Facebook Live stream took place on The Children's Hour
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Raised funds to provide 494 warm coats for schoolchildren in Luton
2015
2015
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Eid Festival at Dunstable Down attracted over 7,000 attendees
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Hosted YouTube sensation Zaid Ali alongside world-class nasheed artists Saif Adam, Harris J, Mesut Kurtis, and comedian Preacher Moss.
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Hosted two-time former world champion Amir Khan in June 2015, who gave us an insight into his Ramadhan regime and upcoming fights.
2014
2014
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The first year of The Big Iftar Luton bringing people together to share food and good company
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Hosted nasheed artists Zain Bhikha and Dawud Wharnsby
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Welcomed renowned nasheed artist Maher Zain to our studios
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Our first family funday raising money for charity
2013
2013
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Start of our annual Winter Projects which have provided food parcels to those in need in the community, essentials packs for the homeless, heaters for the elderly, and warm overcoats for school children
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Launched our first official app
2012
2012
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Started hosting The Eid Festival at Dunstable Downs
2010
2010
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We went full-time as Inspire FM and continued to connect with the community
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£500,000 raised to support those affected by floods in Pakistan
2008
2008
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Moved our studios to current location at The Dallow Centre
2005
2005
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Kashmir earthquake, reported directly from the epicentre, using local contacts, highlighting the severity of the damage caused. Inspired a frenzy of fundraising activities by local people. Supported a huge food and clothing collection service for the affected
2003
2003
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Continued to support charitable causes
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Moved our studio to Biscot Road
2001
2001
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Fifth year of broadcasting and becoming a household name in Luton during Ramadhan
2000
2000
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Studio from our studio on Selbourne Road to Althorpe Road
1998
1998
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Brought international scholars like Sheikh Hamza Yusuf to our listeners via the hit ‘Seerah of The Prophet PBUH’ series
1997
1997
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Launch of Radio Ramadhan Luton - the third in the country and a voice for the Muslim community