His Worshipful the Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, Councillor Hussain’s chosen charities for his Mayoral Year are Adanna Women’s Support Group and Prostate Cancer UK.

Adanna Women’s Support Group is a community organisation that supports Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic women across the Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Iford facing issues such as violence, unemployment and isolation.

Prostate Cancer UK raises awareness of prostate cancer risk, provides expert information and funds research for better treatment.