Our Story
Saleem Akhtar, CEO of Jinnah Foundation, is a dynamic leader known for his culinary prowess and philanthropic endeavors. From launching award-winning restaurants across Yorkshire to spearheading charitable initiatives, Saleem's journey embodies resilience and compassion. Through Jinnah Foundation, he extends support to communities in need, from fundraising for disaster relief to championing global causes. Saleem's commitment to both gastronomic excellence and social responsibility has left an enduring impact, making him a beacon of hope and inspiration within and beyond Yorkshire.
Our Impact Stories
Building Homes In
Kashmir After
Earthquake
Jinnah CEO Saleem Akhtar has laid the foundations for 20 new homes after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake which devastated the Pakistani district in September 2019.
Christmas Lights
Appeal For
York
an Indian restaurant chain has offered
£1,000 to kick start a 2006 Christmas
lights appeal for York.
What People Are Saying About Us
Telegraph & Argus
A BRADFORD restaurateur is helping to change the lives of the poorest families affected by the earthquake in Kashmir with a £50,000 aid mission. Jinnah CEO Saleem Akhtar has laid the foundations for 20 new homes after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake which devastated the Pakistani district in September 2019. Mr Akhtar explained that 16,000 homes were totally demolished in the disaster while 2,300 received damage of some kind.