In 2024, Dr Taj Hassan and his family established the Bashir Hussain Fund in memory of his late father, who sadly and tragically died 25 years ago. Bashir Hussain had a seismic multigenerational impact on his family, with his vision and passion for education and supporting those who were less well off in life. A life spent driving buses in Birmingham did not dim his commitment and inspiring them to want to help others.

The launch of this fund marked the 25th anniversary of his passing and is supported by an initial £10,000 donation raised by Taj and his family, who will continue to support going forwards in future years. The family are very grateful to those friends and colleagues who would wish to donate to the Fund to support projects in the future.

This restricted fund, which is administered under the oversight of a dedicated Board, is dedicated to advancing emergency medicine education and leadership in Pakistan and across South Asia through collaborative grants with academic institutions for fellowships, simulation training, and educational projects, in partnership with local charities.

Over time, the Fund also aims to contribute to addressing health inequalities within the UK. This initiative complements the College’s wider global engagement work and invites support from colleagues committed to advancing emergency care in low-resource settings.