About Adab

Tan Ahmed, Chief Executive

“I've got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.  ~Larry Bird”
Tan has a  post-graduate degree in Community Cohesion, Tan is the Chief Executive at ADAB. A keen cricketer and a fan of Classical South Asian music, Tan is widely recognised in the local community and ADAB’s successful community programmes can be widely attributed to him. Tan is a passionate character who is always willing to go the extra mile for the community as is manifested in the huge array of programmes and initiatives which have been spearheaded by ADAB.Imran Arif,  Co-ordinator
"Good plans shape good decisions. Thats why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true." - Lester R. Bittel
Imran graduated with a Business Management (Hons) degree and has worked in management for a number of companies. Working as Co-ordinator and managing various projects at Radcliffe Works and the Brookshaw Centre. Imran spends his time liasing with different partner organisations and bringing new and exciting ideas for different ventures and projects to ADAB. Imran is a keen footballer and has played at a semi-professional level. Imran along with his team has won the White Ribbon Tournament for ADAB four years in a row!

Iram Rehman, Senior Administrator

"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe."

Graduated with LLB (Hons) in 2008, Iram is the Senior Administrator and point of contact for any information taking place at ADAB. Iram is an industrious worker who always goes the extra mile (literally!) Amongst her interests are reading, travelling and plotting world domination.


Rukhsana Hafeez, Learning Support Officer
“Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don't understand the language that you're singing in, they still know good music when they hear it.” Lou Rawls

Rukhsana is our learning support officer and community liasion person and has recently been promoted to undertake the ladies ‘Sewing and Garment’ class.  A keen fan of Urdu poetry and harmonies, Rukhsana is always on hand to provide information about the courses being run at ADAB.

Paul Cooper, Support Officer
  "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow man." - Herman Melville.

Paul is based at the Brookshaw Centre and is the point of contact for information of activities being run at the centre. Paul is a friendly and caring individual who likes helping people and working with the community.  Paul is a keen Manchester City supporter and enjoys learning new things.
Rebecca Mort, Supervisor
“No bees, no honey; no work, no money.” Proverb

Rebecca is currently in charge of Radcliffe Works, a new centre operating in Radcliffe to promote employment opportunities and to raise awareness of benefits and offers guidance to those in need. Rebecca is a busy woman who occupies herself with locating job opportunities in the local area and proving a CV service. Rebecca is also working closely with Refugees in Action and other organisations to promote her work. Rebecca’s chief interests are enjoying meals out and going to the cinema with her family.