About
Humera Khan — Founder & CEO
I started Happy Healthy You Bradford and Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, when so many people were struggling with isolation, anxiety, and poor health. Like many others, I’d faced my own challenges with wellbeing, and I wanted to create something that made people feel supported, connected, and confident again.
It began with a few online sessions — simple, friendly spaces where people could move, chat, and feel part of something positive. Those early sessions quickly grew into structured wellbeing programmes that brought communities together and helped people rediscover joy in looking after their health.
Today, Happy Healthy You is a multi-award-winning organisation that delivers inclusive health and wellbeing programmes across Bradford and beyond. We design and deliver activities that combine physical health, mental wellbeing, and community connection — working alongside the NHS, local authorities, and trusted partners.
I’m proud to lead a passionate, trauma-informed team with over 100 years of combined experience. Together, we deliver programmes that change lives — helping people to feel happier, healthier, and more confident in themselves and their future.
What drives me every day is simple: I never want anyone to feel the way I once did. My goal is to keep building a community where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired to live a happier, healthier life.
Who We Are
Happy Healthy You is built on one simple belief:
Everyone deserves to feel happier and live healthier.
We’ve been trusted by communities across Bradford and beyond, delivering fitness, mental health support, and wellbeing programmes in places where people feel most at home. Now, we’re bringing that same expertise into the workforce, helping organisations improve the health, resilience, and productivity of their staff.
What Makes Us Different
We don’t just wait for people to come to us…
We go to them!
From different faith settings (Gurdwaras, Churches, Mosques) to schools, homeless shelters, recovery cafés, and community centres — we bring health and wellbeing directly into the spaces where people already gather, breaking down barriers, building trust, and creating lasting change.
We are a wrap-around service that provides person-centred support for the whole community — men, women, and children. Our work is culturally sensitive, shaped by the people we serve, and rooted in the most deprived areas where health inequalities are greatest.
We also work with employers, from the NHS to local organisations, to deliver tailored workforce programmes that address the real causes of staff sickness and burnout.
Our future vision includes creating a small, welcoming hub of our own — a place where people can come for one-to-one support, group sessions, and calm reflection. But for now, our strength lies in going out into communities and workplaces, meeting people where they feel most comfortable.
Our Vision
To build healthier communities and healthier workforces, side by side.
We’ll keep reaching out to those who need us most, wherever they are… while working towards a future where we can also offer a safe base of our own.
No matter where we are, our mission stays clear:
To help people live happier, healthier lives.
Why Choose Happy Healthy You?
Over 100 years of combined experience in health, fitness, mental health, and community engagement
Multi-award-winning work recognised nationally for its impact and innovation
A trusted partner for both grassroots communities and major organisations, including the NHS
Person-centred, culturally sensitive, and trusted by diverse communities
Proven expertise in building healthier habits, improving resilience, and creating long-term change
Happy Healthy You Team
Natalie
Mental Health Lead
I’m Natalie, the Mental Health Lead for Happy Healthy You. I’m a qualified and dedicated mental health practitioner with many years of professional experience working with vulnerable communities across the district.
My own lived experience of serious mental illness, alongside supporting loved ones through similar challenges, has profoundly shaped my approach to holistic therapy. With deep understanding and empathy born from these experiences, I provide person-centred support that is compassionate, non-judgmental, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
My passion is to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their challenges and work towards healing and growth.
Maryam
Mental Health Officer
Maryam holds an academic background in Psychology and has been dedicated to improving community mental health and wellbeing for over three years. She delivers and supports mental health sessions across the Bradford District through workshops, group activities, and one-to-one support, both online and in person.
With a strong passion for community engagement, she leads proactive outreach, mentors HHU volunteers, and manages HHU’s social media platforms to strengthen the organisation’s visibility across the region. Her ongoing professional development includes completing Level 1 in Islamic Approaches to Psychology and Philosophy, reflecting her commitment to culturally grounded mental health practice.
Grateful for the continued support of the HHU team, she remains motivated to expand her skills, contribute to organisational growth, and promote wellbeing across Bradford’s diverse communities.
Abdur Rahman Al Ali
Media & Communications Lead
Abdur Rahman brings a dynamic blend of business development expertise and creative vision to his role as Media & Communications Lead at Happy Healthy You. With many years of experience across branding, digital content, and strategic messaging, he plays a vital role in shaping how HHY connects with its community.
As a dedicated HHY volunteer, Abdur manages the organization’s social media platforms, website updates, and flyer and poster timetables—ensuring every message is clear, inclusive, and emotionally resonant. He also supports the team in producing promotional videos and visual content that reflect HHY’s values of wellbeing, connection, and empowerment.
Abdur is proud to be part of the HHY team qualified for the NHS Walk Leader programme, and regularly contributes fresh ideas to promote HHY’s services, business model, and impact. His work helps HHY stay visible, vibrant, and deeply rooted in the needs of the people it serves.
Shabana Butt
Physical Health and Wellbeing Officer
I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and their communities through yoga, mindfulness, and peer support. Across the Bradford district, I offer customised sessions in community centres, faith-based venues, surgeries, and other local spaces to make wellbeing accessible for everyone.
My work focuses on Rethinking Pain across various demographics in Bradford, encouraging people to explore new ways of understanding and managing their wellbeing. I enjoy forming meaningful connections through engagement, promotion, and networking events, helping to build awareness and community links.
I’m lucky to work alongside a supportive and inspiring team who guide and uplift me as I continue to grow and reach my full potential. At the heart of my work is a belief that wellbeing belongs to everyone – and that with compassion and connection, we can all take steps toward feeling more balanced and confident in ourselves.
Join Us
Happy Healthy You isn’t just about exercise.
It’s about connection, confidence, and building healthier futures for communities, families, and workforces.
Whether you’re looking to join a class, support your staff, or partner with us, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can build a happier, healthier Bradford and beyond.