Mental well being for the UK community

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Muslim Aid are focused on supporting the UK community with their mental well being.

Purpose of competition
Secondary School Workshops

The ‘Value Every Mind’ School Programme, aimed at managing anxiety and stress among students, parents, and school staff.

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History and evolution
Creative competition

Imagine the world you want to see in 40 years! Enter our competition and share your vision of a positive future.

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Opportunities for participants
Mental Health Crisis

61% of Muslims in England and Wales live in the lowest 40% of areas ranked by deprivation score, with economic insecurity closely linked to mental ill-health​.

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Impact on young artists
Wellbeing Resources

Free resources to help our mental well being.

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Community involvement
Community Involvement

The competition promotes community engagement by inviting local artists, schools, and families to support and celebrate young artistic talents.

Our Creative Competition

Student Registration

Students sign up by providing their details to participate in the competition. Registration allows them to showcase their talent and creativity.

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Competition Submission

Participants submit their artwork or written pieces through this website. The deadline for submissions is 8th May 2025.

Judge Voting

A panel of judges reviews the submitted artworks from 9th May 2025, voting based on creativity, originality, and execution to ensure a fair selection process.

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Winner Announcement

The winners are announced based on the judges’ votes. Top participants are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the competition.

Prizes

Winners will be presented their prize on stage at Eid in the Square in London on 8th June 2025

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Competition Submissions Preview

Meet The Judges

LAURA WALFORD
LAURA WALFORD

Director - Belgravia Gallery

MAYA SCHULZ
MAYA SCHULZ

CEO - Maya Schulz Consulting

HAJERA MEMON
HAJERA MEMON

Managing Director - Shade 7 Limited

Shakera
Shakera

Marketing Consultant - arc

Judging Criteria & Scoring

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Creativity

How unique and innovative is the artwork.

25/100
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Originality

How much does your design match the idea you are working on.

25/100
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Emotional Impact

Does the artwork evoke an emotional response.

25/100
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Theme Adherence

How closely does the artwork align with the competition’s theme.

25/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Muslim Aid is turning 40, and we want to hear from YOU!
This competition is your chance to share your vision of a better world. What does a positive future look like to you? Get creative and express your hopes and dreams through art, a short story, or a poem! Not only is this a fun way to share your ideas, but creativity can also be a great way to boost your wellbeing and help you process your thoughts and emotions while imagining a brighter future.
Some of the best entries (with your consent) will be displayed at our Eid event on 8th June 2025 and shared across Muslim Aid’s social media—so the world can see your amazing vision! Winners will have their entries turned into a special edition Eid card.
If you're aged 8 to 16 and living in the UK, then this competition is for you!
If you’re under 13, you’ll need consent from your parent, carer or guardian to enter when you register.
It's easy! Follow these steps:
️️1️- Create your artwork, story, or poem on a single side of A4 paper.
2️- Take a clear photo or scan of your work. You can do this at your local library if you don’t have a way to do this elsewhere.
Your file format must be doc, jpg, png or pdf and under 10MB
3️- Upload your entry via this link: Creative competition [or scan the QR code below]
QR Code for Submission
Important: Before submitting, you must register for an account. If you’re under 13, your parent or guardian must create an account using their name and email.
Deadline: 8th May 2025 (No late entries can be accepted!)
Our judges will review all entries in May, and we’ll announce the winners by 30th May 2025 on our social media and via email.
Winners will receive their prizes in person in London on 8th June 2025!
Prizes will be announced soon—stay tuned!

Your winning entry will be turned into an Eid card! Your Eid card could be shared far and wide, spreading joy while raising funds for Muslim Aid projects. Get creative and make a difference!

Our panel of expert judges will score each entry out of 100, looking for creativity, originality, and how well your vision of a better world shines through! Here’s what they’ll be looking for:
  • •Creativity (25 points) – Is your idea fresh, exciting, and imaginative? Does it stand out?
  • •Originality (25 points) – How unique is your artwork or written piece? Does it truly reflect your vision?
  • •Theme Match (25 points) – Does your artwork or writing connect clearly with the competition theme?
  • •Emotional Impact (25 points) – Does your entry make people feel something? Is it inspiring, moving, or thought-provoking?
  • •Give it your best shot, and most importantly—have fun expressing your vision of a better world!

The entries with the highest scores will be announced as winners by 30 May 2025.