What we do

Sähëlï Hub is a friend dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the community, by providing innovative services that educate, motivate, inspire and empower.

Sähëlï Hub works with communities across Birminghamto increase participation in sport and physical activity, improving physical and wellbeing.

Our main focus is to work with women, challenging the stereotypes around women’s participation in sport and other physical activity. The majority of our participants are women from global majority communities and most sessions are women-only. In recent years, prompted by our women participants, we have expanded our work to include men-only and mixed groups too.

Sähëlï means ‘girl friend’ in many south Asian languages. For women, their Sähëlï is their friend above all other friends.

The Sähëlï Way

At Sähëlï Hub, we do things differently. Our winning formula is always to deliver:

  • In the right way
  • At the right time
  • With the right instructors
  • In the right place
  • In a fun way
  • For the long term.

This is ‘The Sähëlï Way’.

With over two decades of experience and deep roots in our communities, we can successfully engage with people and communities that mainstream organisations struggle to serve. Behind the scenes, a lot of hard work goes into each and every activity, session and event we deliver – so that we can support people to improve their health, wellbeing and lifestyle over the long term.

Start your adventure with Sähëlï Hub...

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“I have lost 3 stone because I had a routine with Sähëlï which pushed me to eat well alongside all the encouragement they gave me to get fit.I show others now, how to get involved in being more active.”

Nas 41

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This morning has been one of the best mornings of my life! At the tender age of 27, I have finally managed to learn how to ride a bike. A massive thank you to the Sähëlï Hub – amazing instructors, full of life and smiles in the morning with lots of encouragement. I couldn’t have done it without this group. Love it!

Samia 27

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I lost my husband three weeks before I found Sähëlï Hub. They helped me to get myself together without being a burden on my family.

Tina 48

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These sessions are amazing – a choice of fitness classes or badminton. I can’t wait to go to sleep on Thursday night as I can’t wait to get up on Friday morning and play badminton and see the usual crowd.

Rekha

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An excellent class. Something I look forward to every week. Beneficial in every way – physical, emotional and social. Thank You.

Nighat