Meet the Team
Who we are
We are a team of dedicated people who are passionate about helping young people and their families to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Raza Sadiq
Chairperson
Raza Sadiq, a founding member and multi-award-winning community leader, is renowned for his exceptional contributions to community development, sports, and inclusion. As the Chairperson of the Active Life Club, Raza brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in fostering equality and transforming communities. With a background as a careers adviser at Skills Development Scotland, he is dedicated to raising awareness of challenges faced by disadvantaged groups and advocating for fair and accessible services for all. His passion for promoting inclusivity and his commitment to driving positive change have earned him numerous accolades for his unwavering dedication to creating a more harmonious and supportive community.
Atif Javaid
Vice Chair
My name is Atif Javaid, currently working as a Manager in the Hospitality sector, serving the community from my time at ALC, to now organising personalised events and occasions for our clients.
Being a member of ALC vastly improved my communication skills, whether on a one to one basis, leading a small group through a project, and even hosting events to large crowds.
Upon returning to ALC, I’m hoping to try encourage a new generation of youth to positively engage in community projects, participate in weekly sports, and actively commit to strengthening themselves and others around them.
Mohammed Razaq
Secretary
Born in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, worked in retail business 1970-1995. Graduated (1997) with BA Business Administration (Majoring in Computing).
Retired in 2022 as CEO of West Scotland Regional Equality Council. Served as elected Councillor with Glasgow City Council (2003-2017).
Presently serving as Chair of Glasgow Central CAB, Treasurer of Vision Again Foundation and an ambassador for both Queens Cross Housing Association and Age Scotland.
Sabrina Raza
Assistant Secretary
Sabrina Raza’s passion and dedication have been instrumental in empowering women to drive and become independent, as well as promoting mental and social wellbeing within the community through fitness classes. Her 26 years of experience as a driving instructor and
20 years of service to Active Life Club have greatly impacted the lives of many, making her an invaluable member of our team. Her contributions to organising community events and amplifying the voices of women have been truly impactful. As a multi-award winner for her outstanding commitment to the community, Sabrina’s efforts have left a lasting legacy on the lives of many, making her an indispensable asset to our organisation.
Nadeem Hanif
Treasurer
Nadeem Hanif currently works as a Capacity Building Consultant for The Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Organisations (CEMVO) based in Glasgow. He works closely with voluntary sector organisations that are led by people with lived experience of belonging to an ethnic minority community and supports them to build their capacity.
Imran shariff
Trustee
Imran Shariff is currently working as a Business Manager for the NHS and has been with Active Life Club for over 15 years. Within this time, Imran has held senior positions
including Treasurer and Secretary. Imran brings a range of skills to the Active Life Club including policy development, strategic planning and coaching.
Imran has also supported the committee in developing various funding applications and also helped develop the Business plan. He is actively involved in helping the committee prepare for its 25th anniversary celebration.
Zia Hussain
Trustee
Baljit Kaur
Trustee
Ann Louise Maher
Trustee
Nade Khan
Trustee
Khadija Chaudary
Manager
Khadija is the Manager of Active Life Club, leading the organisation’s operations, programmes and strategic development. With a background in Accountancy (BA Hons), she combines strong organisational skills with a passion for youth development. Khadija is committed to creating inclusive opportunities that empower young people and strengthen communities through sports and leadership programmes.
Amani Afzal
Project Coordinator
Amani is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering our projects and initiatives. Her aim is to ensure that projects are meeting community needs and creating a lasting impact. Amani is passionate about strengthening our organisational capacity and supporting opportunities for personal and community development.
Sessional Staff
Inaya Uddin, Tahir Khan , Samuel Adu, Stephen Lynch
Our sessional staff help to deliver our weekly programme of sport & physical activities for children and young people.
Volunteers
We have an ever-growing team of over 30 volunteers who are committed to helping deliver our services and benefitting the community.
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