Who are we?
The Shade Wellbeing is a branch under our parent organisation SHADE. SHADE is a registered UK charity (No. 1149699) which provides social, recreational and educational activities for the Muslim and wider community.
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Our services are tailored to meet the needs of our diverse community. We recognise the demand for an active and resourceful community-focused organisation operating with a Muslim ethos. All our activities aim to promote health, wellbeing and social cohesion in a comfortable and inclusive environment. We run activities at our base – The Shade Centre in East London, as well as having access to private and council premises across East London to facilitate our activities.
History
2011 – Lofty Aim Archery Club
The first Muslim-run GNAS-registered Archery Club in East London
2012 – The Shade Centre
We established a community centre based in Manor Park, East London
2020 – Swimming Lessons for Women
We facilitated much-needed ladies only swim sessions at Atherton Leisure Centre
2021 – Gym and Fitness Classes
We expanded our services to include segregated gym, pilates, and body conditioning classes, and swim sessions for men and children
2022 – Beginner’s Archery Courses
We ran a series of intensive beginner’s courses for men and children and restarted up our member’s club for shooting practice