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.

Leadership Pathways

Mentoring pathways that transform lives

Faith Leader Mentoring

What we offer:

  • Youth Imam Pathways

Investment

£950

Annual

£87

Monthly (11 months)

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
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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Youth Coaching Mentorship Programme Awards Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals
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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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat Session Draws Strong Turnout
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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Taqwa Institute Partners with Sidr Productions and Dr Nousheen for Overseas Education Investment
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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Youth Face Launched Following Training of 17 Youth Workers
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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Investing in the Next Generation of Teachers
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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Taqwa Institute Launches Conversations Community Coffee House
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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New Youth Sports Programmes Launched
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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Nine Youth Imams Complete Leadership Programme
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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Hikma Wellness Officially Launches
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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Upcoming Events

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

Youth Engagement Training & Coaching

YOUTH

31AUG

Wellness Clinic Mentoring

COMMUNITY

3–4SEP

Teacher Training (2-Day)

EDUCATION

Why Mentoring Matters in Oldham

The need has never been greater

Source: Oldham Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)

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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.

Ready to start your leadership journey?

Join one of our mentoring pathways and develop the skills, confidence and character to lead with purpose.