Faith Leader Mentoring
What we offer:
- Youth Imam Pathways
Investment
£950
Annual
£87
Monthly (11 months)
What We Offer
Leadership Pathways for Lifelong Impact
We transform lives by developing confident, young faith-centred leaders who thrive in education, employment, enterprise and community service through leadership pathways.
Our Ecosystem
Beyond education: five areas of impact
Every Taqwa venture and programme contributes to the five foundations of a thriving community. Together they form a complete ecosystem that walks alongside young people from the classroom to the boardroom, and every step in between.
Start-up Capital
We fund and seed the ventures our community creates, turning ideas into real businesses and sustainable enterprises.
- Enterprise incubation and seed funding for youth businesses
- Conversations Community Coffee House & Barista Enterprise
- Hikma Wellness
- Ventures Taqwa has helped financially establish
Education
From early years to adult learning, our settings and programmes build knowledge, character and confidence.
- Taqwa Institute / Madrasah
- The Forest Tree Nursery
- Prophetic Pathway / Adult Education
- SEND Hub
- Employability and youth training
Housing
Safe, supported homes and practical housing advice for young people and families.
- Elevate Children's Residential Home
- Housing and renters support, advice and referrals through our youth and community work
Nutrition
Good food, every day, from nursery meals to free-food programmes for young people.
- Meals for residents at Elevate Children's Residential Home
- Meals and snacks at The Forest Tree Nursery
- Here for Youth / Youth Hub free-food programme
- Food and drink at Conversations Community Coffee House
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Health education, clinical care and wellbeing support woven through everything we do.
- Hikma Wellness, health education and care
- Wellbeing and GP / social-prescribing links at Here for Youth / Youth Hub
- Physical wellbeing through Futuwwa Sports, Little Legends and Elevate Pro
- Health and developmental support in residential, early-years and SEND settings
- Pastoral and wellbeing support at Taqwa Institute
One ecosystem, five foundations
Taqwa is no longer simply an education provider, our ecosystem touches all five determinants: capital, education, housing, food and health.
Leadership Pathways
Mentoring pathways that transform lives
Employability Mentoring
What we offer:
- Barista Training
- Security Training
- Administration Training
Investment
£695
Annual
£63
Monthly (11 months)
Educational Leadership Mentoring
What we offer:
- Teacher Training
Investment
£1200
Annual
£109
Monthly (11 months)
Sports Coach Mentoring
What we offer:
- Sports Coach Training
Investment
£995
Annual
£91
Monthly (11 months)
Youth Work Mentoring
What we offer:
- Youth Worker Training
Investment
£1100
Annual
£100
Monthly (11 months)
Community Service Mentoring
What we offer:
- Volunteer Training
- Event Planning
- Fundraiser Mentoring
- Health and Wellbeing Mentoring
Investment
£850
Annual
£77
Monthly (11 months)
Pricing Explained
Why these prices?
Each pathway is priced to reflect the level of training, qualifications, supervision and placement opportunities it provides, while remaining accessible and affordable.
Faith Leaders – Youth Imam Pathway
Faith Leaders commands a premium because of Islamic scholarship, leadership development, supervised practice, khutbah/public speaking, community placements and mentoring.
£950/yr (£87/mo)
Educational Leadership (Teaching)
Educational Leadership is the highest because it can lead towards teaching, tutoring, classroom leadership and SEND experience.
£1,200/yr (£109/mo)
Youth Work Mentoring
Youth Work includes safeguarding, mentoring, detached youth work, project delivery and community leadership.
£1,100/yr (£100/mo)
Sports Coach Mentoring
Sports Coaching includes coaching qualifications, placements and leadership through Sunnah sports.
£995/yr (£91/mo)
Community Service Mentoring
Community Service is designed to be accessible for volunteers progressing into chaplaincy, welfare and outreach.
£850/yr (£77/mo)
Employability Mentoring
Employability is intentionally the lowest-cost entry pathway to remove barriers for young people seeking work.
£695/yr (£63/mo)
Membership Benefits
Membership Benefits Included
Every pathway includes the following benefits as part of your journey with us.
Personal mentor
Monthly 1:1 review
Practical placements
Leadership portfolio
References on successful completion
Employability support
CV and interview coaching
Enterprise and business support
Access to Taqwa networking events
Opportunities to progress into paid roles where available
Scholarships & Funding
Scholarships & Funding
We are committed to ensuring that financial circumstances do not prevent anyone from accessing our pathways.
Paid Places
Approximately 60–70% of places are self-funded through flexible monthly payment plans.
Scholarship Places
Funded through grants and sponsors for those who need financial support.
Employer / Partner
Employer or partner-funded places available through our network of community organisations.
Your Journey
From joining to leading
Every pathway follows a proven journey that builds character, competence and confidence, preparing you to lead, serve and succeed.
Step 1
Join
Step 2
Learn
Step 3
Gain Skills
Step 4
Gain Experience
Step 5
Lead
Step 6
Serve Your Community
Leading to outcomes in
Education
Employment
Enterprise
Investment at a Glance
Choose your pathway
Each pathway is priced to be affordable and sustainable, with flexible monthly payment plans available.
Youth Imam Pathway
Faith Leader Mentoring
Annual
£950
Monthly (11 months)
£87
Flexible monthly payment plans available
Teacher Training
Educational Leadership
Annual
£1,200
Monthly (11 months)
£109
Flexible monthly payment plans available
Youth Worker Training
Youth Work Mentoring
Annual
£1,100
Monthly (11 months)
£100
Flexible monthly payment plans available
Sports Coach Training
Sports Coach Mentoring
Annual
£995
Monthly (11 months)
£91
Flexible monthly payment plans available
Volunteer & Outreach
Community Service Mentoring
Annual
£850
Monthly (11 months)
£77
Flexible monthly payment plans available
Barista, Admin, Security & More
Employability Mentoring
Annual
£695
Monthly (11 months)
£63
Flexible monthly payment plans available
Latest Updates
News & Leadership Pathway Updates
Stay up to date with the latest news, training sessions and leadership development opportunities.
News
February 8, 20275 min read
Research and Innovation Partnership to Advance Islamic Education
A collaborative research partnership will undertake joint educational research, publish white papers and academic articles, develop evidence-based curricula, present at international conferences and work towards an internationally recognised Centre for Research and Innovation in Islamic Education.
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News
January 25, 20275 min read
Technology and Employability Academy Equips Young Muslims with Future-Ready Skills
Delivered in collaboration with Out of Box Ltd (UK), the academy covers AI, animation, graphic design, branding, app development, UI/UX design, freelancing, entrepreneurship, CRM, digital marketing and business pitching, grounded in Islamic ethics.
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News
January 11, 20275 min read
Staff Development and Professional Learning Exchange Established
Taqwa Institute and Sidr School will establish a reciprocal professional development partnership with joint teacher training, mutual exchange of educators, classroom observation visits, leadership development and collaborative workshops.
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News
December 15, 20265 min read
Saudi Arabia Strategic Expansion: Madinah Visit Planned
Aniqa will visit Madinah in August 2026 to explore educational and publishing opportunities, with a proposed December 2026 visit by Dr. Nousheen Zakaria and Aniqa to further develop partnerships across Saudi Arabia.
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News
November 9, 20265 min read
International Outreach to Bring Education to Underserved Communities
Collaborative projects in refugee and underserved communities will include storytelling workshops, creative writing programmes, teacher training, distribution of books and emotional wellbeing through literacy, with implementation targeted for 2027.
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News
October 5, 20265 min read
Creative Da'wah Initiative Brings Comics, Theatre and Animation
Engaging new resources including masjid sketches, children's theatre, Islamic comics, graphic novels, manga and animated educational content will provide creative avenues for da'wah and community engagement.
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News
September 28, 20265 min read
Hifz Tracker to Launch at Taqwa Institute in September 2026
Hifz Tracker will be implemented at Taqwa Institute to support student progress monitoring, parent engagement, teacher dashboards and memorisation tracking and analytics.
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News
September 21, 20265 min read
Digital Storytelling and Emerging Media Initiative Announced
The partnership will explore TikTok storybooks, short-form educational videos, interactive storytelling, animated books and digital-first Islamic content, meeting children where they are while remaining rooted in authentic Islamic values.
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News
September 14, 20265 min read
Young Authors and Illustrators Academy Opens Publishing Pathway
A new publishing pathway for aspiring young writers and illustrators offers creative writing workshops, illustration masterclasses, storytelling programmes and book publishing mentorship, with selected works published through Alif Kids and Sidr Productions.
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News
August 3, 20265 min read
Digital Learning Partnership Brings Alif Kids and My Quran Journey to Taqwa
Taqwa Institute will collaborate on the promotion and implementation of Sidr Productions' digital educational platforms, including Alif Kids, My Quran Journey and Hifz Tracker, receiving 20% of revenue from agreed digital product partnerships.
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July 25, 20265 min read
Taqwa Institute Partners with Healing Bow to Deliver Archery Training and Mentoring
Taqwa Institute is proud to announce a new partnership with Healing Bow to deliver, train and mentor young people in the art of archery. This collaboration combines traditional Sunnah sports with modern coaching to build focus, discipline and resilience in our youth.
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News
July 20, 20265 min read
Taqwa Institute Becomes Official Stockist of Sidr Productions
Taqwa Institute will become an official stockist of Sidr Productions publications, receiving 30% of the retail price on books sold through its channels, and will launch a Campus Ambassador programme to nurture youth entrepreneurship and literacy.
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News
July 13, 20265 min read
Youth Coaching Mentorship Programme Awards Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals
Young participants in Taqwa Institute's Youth Coaching Mentorship programme were recognised for their dedication and progress with Bronze, Silver and Gold medal awards, celebrating their achievements in coaching, leadership and personal development.
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News
July 6, 20265 min read
Literacy, Creative Arts and Nasheed Curriculum in Development
A pioneering literacy programme integrating nasheeds, poetry, storytelling, spoken word, creative writing, character education and Islamic values is being co-developed to build language, creativity, confidence and a deeper appreciation of Islamic identity.
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News
July 5, 20265 min read
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat Session Draws Strong Turnout
The BJJ Open Mat session held at Taqwa Institute brought together practitioners of all levels for a day of technique, sparring and community. The event showcased the growing popularity of martial arts within our youth programmes and the confidence it builds in young people.
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News
July 2, 20265 min read
Taqwa Institute Partners with Sidr Productions and Dr Nousheen for Overseas Education Investment
Taqwa Institute has forged a new strategic partnership with Sidr Productions and Dr Nousheen to invest in education overseas, expanding our reach and impact beyond the UK to support learning and development in underserved communities globally.
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News
June 25, 20265 min read
Youth Face Launched Following Training of 17 Youth Workers
Working in partnership with Here for Youth, Taqwa Institute trained 17 Youth Workers and launched Youth Face, a youth-led initiative focused on mentoring, wellbeing, leadership and meaningful community engagement.
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News
June 22, 20265 min read
Taqwa Institute and Sidr Launch Islamic SEND Hub & Inclusive Education Partnership
Taqwa Institute, Sidr School and Sidr Productions will jointly develop high-quality Islamic SEND curricula and educational resources for schools worldwide, establishing an internationally recognised Islamic SEND Hub on a 50% partnership model.
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News
June 11, 20265 min read
BJJ Girls Under 13 Belt Grading Ceremony with SUKATA Oldham
On Thursday 11th June, at Taqwa Institute, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt grading ceremony for girls under 13 was led by SUKATA Oldham and Prof Thay Oliveira. Ten young athletes were promoted to grey and white belts in a proud milestone for the programme.
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News
May 17, 20265 min read
Investing in the Next Generation of Teachers
Taqwa Institute continues to strengthen educational excellence by mentoring and training 7 new teachers. Through coaching, classroom support and professional development, the programme equips aspiring educators with the confidence and skills to positively impact young people's lives.
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News
May 17, 20265 min read
Mohammed Isaaq Delivers Teacher Training at Taqwa Institute
On Sunday 17th May 2026, Mohammed Isaaq of Claritas Universal delivered a teacher training session titled Nurturing the Student Temperament. Attended by 24 participants, the session explored how educators can better understand student challenges, motivations, and different learning styles to create more effective and supportive learning environments.
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News
May 11, 20265 min read
Taqwa Institute Launches Conversations Community Coffee House
Taqwa Institute proudly trained 6 young baristas, equipping them with practical hospitality, customer service and employability skills before launching the Conversations Community Coffee House, a welcoming community space creating meaningful opportunities for young people.
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News
May 1, 20265 min read
Muslim European Empowerment Programme Brings Together Leaders Across Europe in Norway
From 1st to 4th May, the Muslim European Empowerment Programme took place in Kristiansand, Norway, bringing together 50 leaders from across Europe for a weekend of dialogue, collaboration, and leadership development. Participants explored key issues including media representation, Islamophobia, inclusion, and integration.
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News
April 26, 20265 min read
Here for Youth Delivers Youth Worker Training at Taqwa Institute
On Sunday 26th April, Here for Youth delivered a youth worker training session at Taqwa Institute, bringing together 17 youth workers committed to supporting and empowering young people. The training focused on developing practical skills, strengthening youth engagement, and creating safe, positive spaces for young people to thrive.
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News
April 7, 20265 min read
New Youth Sports Programmes Launched
Following the successful training of 3 community sports coaches, Taqwa Institute has launched Little Legends Sports for younger children and Elevate Pro Sports for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Archery, promoting discipline, resilience and confidence.
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News
April 7, 20265 min read
Nine Youth Imams Complete Leadership Programme
Taqwa Institute celebrated the graduation of 9 Youth Imams who completed training in congregational prayer, public speaking, Qur'an recitation and pastoral leadership. They are now regularly leading prayers and facilitating Friday reflections through Conversations Community.
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News
October 5, 20255 min read
Hikma Wellness Officially Launches
Following dedicated mentoring and successful grant funding, Hikma Wellness has officially launched to provide holistic, faith-informed wellbeing support, offering practical support for emotional wellbeing, resilience and personal development for individuals and families.
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LEARN.
GROW.
LEAD.
From training days to community gatherings, there is always something happening at Taqwa Institute.
2JUL
Sidr Productions – Dr Nosheen EdTech Workshop
EDUCATION
3JUL
Archery Clinic, Sports Mentoring
SPORTS
3JUL
Youth Imam Mentoring
FAITH
5JUL
BJJ Open Mat, Sports Coaching
SPORTS
10JUL
Youth Imam Mentoring
FAITH
17JUL
Youth Imam Mentoring
FAITH
19JUL
Teacher Standards Training
EDUCATION
24JUL
Youth Imam Mentoring
FAITH
25JUL
Curriculum & Planning, Teacher Training
EDUCATION
2AUG
Beginner Barista Course
EMPLOYMENT
20AUG
Hifdh Boys Laser Tag & Bowling Trip
HIFDH
31AUG
Wellness Clinic Mentoring
COMMUNITY
3–4SEP
Teacher Training (2-Day)
EDUCATION
Why Mentoring Matters in Oldham
The need has never been greater
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Children & Young People
Children and young people under 25 live in Oldham, over a quarter of the borough's population.
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Children in Low-Income Families
Children growing up in relative low-income families, limiting opportunities and increasing the need for positive role models.
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Young Adults with Mental Health Needs
Around 1 in 5 young adults aged 17–24 are estimated to experience a probable mental health disorder, highlighting the importance of trusted adult support.
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Neighbourhoods in 10% Most Deprived
Of Oldham's neighbourhoods are among the 10% most deprived in England, meaning many young people face significant social and economic disadvantage.
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Oldham Residents
Oldham is home to more than 251,000 residents with one of the youngest populations in Greater Manchester, creating an ongoing need to invest in future leaders through mentoring, education and employment pathways.
Collaborations
Our Partners
We are grateful to work alongside trusted organisations that strengthen our impact across education, youth development, and community service.
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