Open Circle
A safe space for young muslims
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Empowering our youth
A three-part holistic approach
Our holistic approach endeavours to accommodate and fulfil three crucial aspects of any well-rounded young adult: their spiritual well-being, their social and mental well-being, and their physical well-being.
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Faith & Practice
At Open Circle we believe the foundation of every young person’s life is their faith and practice. If this is firm and unshakeable, and if they are armed with the knowledge and tools to answer moral and existential questions, then they are ready to stand up high in any situation. Our dynamic teachers strive to inculcate faith, obedience, and love for Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him, through interactive and engaging lessons that consist of class discussions, debates, and case-based questions. Not only do they receive invaluable knowledge from their teachers but are also encouraged to think, reflect and ask questions.
Evolve
The aim of our empower sessions is to empower youth and provide opportunities for self-development, through the provision of real life and applicable knowledge and skills. This will be done via 4 branches:
1) Conversations - addressing thought provoking and taboo topics.
2) Life skills - providing real life skills such as public speaking skills, journaling, money management and more.
3) Creativity - developing creative abilities such as art, photography, digital media, poetry and more.
4) Mental wellbeing - providing knowledge and support in areas such as dealing with anxiety, stress, body image and more.
Motions
Where fun physical and sporting activities let young people de-stress from the demands and troubles of adolescence. Sessions aim to build on self-confidence and team work, whilst providing a means of physical well-being and a sense of belonging. We encourage respect and fair play between one another, as well as allowing individuals to express themselves confidently. The sessions we run include football, cricket, basketball and much more! We also look to invite special guests in the sporting world, to share their experiences and to inspire participants.
Chill Out Days & Community Projects
Our Youth Hubs are an opportunity to socialise and unwind, whilst enjoying amazing activities. We organise a range of fun trips, creative sessions as well as outdoor excursions. From paintballing and ice-skating, to jewellery designing and candle making – there really is something for everyone! We also run a number of community projects throughout the year including charity walks, homeless feeds and more. All of this gives you a chance to relax, chill out and have some fun, together with other like-minded young people.
Summer Retreats '18
The “Coming of Age” retreat was jam packed with amazing special guests, workshops and outdoor activities. An all-inclusive residential in the valleys of South Yorkshire with 74 young Muslims.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)
We will be offering those who are 14+ the opportunity to undertake the prestigious DofE award under the guidance of Open Circle.
Members of our team are undergoing the necessary training making us officially licensed to offer the DofE programmes. This is a massive step for us as an organisation and will give many young people the chance to access this award. Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and uni and job applications.
Summer Retreat '23
Friday 25th August – Monday 28th August 2023