THE Bradford branch of the British Muslim Women Forum has held a fundraising event in aid of local and international charities.

A brunch took place at Cafe Regal on Sunday, which was the main sponsor, in support of the Lord Mayor of Bradford's Appeal - Child Bereavement UK - and the Behbud organisation.

Behbud is based in Rawalpindi, in Pakistan, and works to empower women through vocational training to become financially independent. It also provides healthcare for the destitute.

A total of £700 was raised at the brunch which will be shared between the two organisations.

The wife of the Pakistan Consul General Asma Ibrar attended the event for the first time and was impressed by the efforts of the forum in supporting charities.

The BMWF also celebrated the re-election of Bradford South and Bradford West MPs Judith Cummins and Naz Shah who support the work of the local women and the community.