Shaheen Community
Family & Intergenerational Programme
Action-Oriented — collective responsibility
Programmes that bring together different generations, strengthening community bonds and ensuring nobody is left behind. The falcon makes its home on mountain peaks, but it serves the whole sky.
اگر ہو ذوقِ یقیں پیدا
"When certainty of purpose is born"
Iqbal believed that communities thrive when they act together with shared purpose. Our intergenerational programmes bring wisdom and energy together, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Six Ways to Connect
From children to elders, everyone has something to learn and something to teach.
Elders' Circle
Weekly storytelling and wisdom-sharing sessions (online + in-person)
Family Learning Saturdays
Parent-child learning workshops: cooking, science, arts, digital literacy
New Arrivals Welcome
ESOL support, school navigation, community orientation for refugee/migrant families
Digital Eagles
Digital literacy training: using devices, internet safety, video calling family
Community Kitchen
Healthy cooking workshops connecting nutrition to wellbeing
Iqbal Book Club
Monthly reading group exploring Iqbal's works and broader philosophy
Digital Eagles
Helping older adults stay connected in a digital world.
Many older adults feel left behind by technology. The Digital Eagles programme provides patient, respectful training on using smartphones, tablets, video calls, and the internet safely.
"I was scared of my smartphone before Digital Eagles. Now I video call my grandchildren in Pakistan every week. Technology isn't scary anymore — it's brought my family closer."
Rashida B.
Digital Eagles Participant, Bradford
Family Learning Saturdays
Learning together, growing together
Learn Together, Bond Together
Monthly workshops where parents and children explore new skills side by side.
These hands-on workshops cover cooking, science experiments, arts and crafts, basic coding, and more. The goal is not just skill-building — it's creating shared experiences and memories.
Recent Workshops
- • Healthy Family Cooking: Pakistani and British Fusion
- • Build Your First Robot Together (ages 7+)
- • Storytelling Through Art
- • Growing a Kitchen Garden
Two Programmes for Deeper Connection
Spaces for reflection, discussion, and sharing life's lessons.
Elders' Circle
Weekly storytelling and wisdom-sharing for ages 60+
A safe space for older adults to share stories, traditions, and life lessons. Sessions are held online and in-person, in English and community languages.
"Wisdom on the mountain" — the elders are the foundation of our community.
Iqbal Book Club
Monthly reading group for adults exploring philosophy
Explore Allama Iqbal's poetry and philosophy, as well as related thinkers. Discussions in English and Urdu. No prior knowledge required — just curiosity.
Discover the ideas that continue to inspire millions around the world.
A Welcoming Community
Help for refugee and migrant families navigating life in the UK.
Moving to a new country is overwhelming. The New Arrivals Welcome programme provides practical support and a friendly community for families settling in the UK.
ESOL Support
Free English language classes and conversation practice groups.
School Navigation
Help understanding the UK school system, enrolling children, and supporting their learning at home.
Community Orientation
Connecting you with local services, community groups, and cultural activities.
Peer Support Network
Meet other families who understand your journey and can offer advice and friendship.
Everyone Is Welcome
Whether you want to participate, volunteer to lead, or host a session, we'd love to have you.
Strengthen Our Community
Your donation helps us bring generations together and ensure nobody is left behind. Every contribution creates connection, understanding, and belonging.