About Us
About Fountain Community Project
A Luton-based CIO working to reduce deprivation, improve education access, and support vulnerable communities.Our Story and Journey
Founded in 2023, Fountain Community Project grew from grassroots voluntary work beginning in 2017. What started as informal food support and youth engagement has developed into a structured charity delivering education, food, and community programmes.- 2017 — Community outreach begins
- 2023 — CIO formally established
- 2024 — Programme expansion
- 2025 — Strengthened governance and partnerships
Who We Are
We are a trustee-led organisation focused on delivering practical and measurable community impact.
Our approach is:- Community-led
- Partnership-driven
- Needs-focused
- Compliant with Charity Commission requirements
Governance
We operate under a CIO structure with:- Trustee oversight
- Safeguarding leadership
- Financial accountability
- Annual reporting
- Regulatory compliance
Our Impact
Since formation, we have:- Delivered ongoing food support to individuals and families in need
- Supported young people through structured education programmes
- Developed community engagement initiatives
- Expanded partnerships with local organisations
- Strengthened internal governance as a registered CIO
Leadership / Directors
Zain Yasin
CEO & Safeguarding Lead
Zain has over 10 years’ experience in business development across the education, finance, and renewable energy sectors. He has supported food distribution and community outreach initiatives for more than 5 years, working closely with volunteers and local organisations to help support families and individuals in need.
Passionate about community impact and sustainable growth, Zain leads the charity’s strategic direction, safeguarding framework, and operational development.
Outside of his professional work, he remains dedicated to supporting meaningful local causes and strengthening community engagement through charitable initiatives.
Mohammed Shafqat
Programme Director
Mohammed Shafqat has over 10 years’ experience working in IT as a Disaster Recovery Cloud Engineer, following an academic background in Biology. Born and raised in Watford, he has previously supported charitable initiatives within the local community and has remained passionate about giving back through community work.
After moving to Luton in 2021, he has been eager to become actively involved in charity work and support meaningful local causes.
Outside of work, Mohammed enjoys football, sports, and tea, and brings a community-focused mindset along with strong technical and organisational experience.
Itsham Khan
Strategist Director
Itsham is a qualified optometrist with over 10 years’ professional experience in healthcare and community support. He has worked with youth and disability organisations, including initiatives connected to Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), supporting inclusive community engagement and accessibility-focused initiatives.
Through his experience working with diverse communities, he brings valuable insight into safeguarding, wellbeing, and outreach, while contributing strategic oversight and community engagement expertise to the charity’s ongoing development and impact.
Outside of his professional work, Itsham enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and maintains a strong interest in personal wellbeing and community development.
