Outta Skool celebrates 17 years supporting Oldham youth

Oldham's Outta Skool marked 17 years of supporting local young people and adults with its ninth annual awards ceremony, bringing together families, councillors and community members to celebrate sporting achievements and personal growth. The event recognised participants from Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Football, Kabaddi and Dance clubs, with awards given for hard work, progress and commitment throughout the year.

Beyond sporting success, the ceremony also honoured adults who completed Outta Skool's 12-week Let's Get Active programme, which helps improve physical and mental wellbeing while reducing isolation in the community. Council Leader Arooj Shah attended alongside councillors Mohammed Nazrul Islam and Shaid Mushtaq, who presented awards and spoke with young people and their families about the organisation's impact.

Murad Chowdhury, Director of Outta Skool, praised participants' determination and commitment, highlighting how the organisation provides affordable activities that build confidence and create opportunities for personal development. The celebration demonstrated how Outta Skool has become an integral part of Oldham's community fabric, supporting residents across generations through structured sports and wellbeing programmes.

For 17 years, Outta Skool has been changing lives in Oldham by offering accessible activities that bring people together, improve health outcomes and create pathways for young people to develop leadership skills. The pride and enthusiasm in the room at the awards ceremony reflected the organisation's success in creating a supportive environment where both young people and adults can thrive.