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In our Impact Report read about how your support for Afrocats has had an incredible impact. From National Lottery Funding to help us to grow and develop as an organisation to making new cultural partnerships to expand our programmes into exciting new places. Our impact reports Each year, we grow from strength to strength, working in partnership with citywide organisations who embody our shared values to support people across Manchester. And continuing generosity from our supporters means that we can transform the lives and raise the aspirations of the global majority communities and diverse young people we work with - check out our impact reports for stats and stories below. Impact Report 2020-2021 Impact Report 2022-2023 Impact Report 2024-2025

Afrocats is a small charity in Greater Manchester supporting marginalised communities and people living below the poverty line who face exclusion because of their immigration status, class, age, cultural inexperience, and education. शरणार्थियों के लिए एक गर्म, मैत्रीपूर्ण, सुरक्षित स्थान और मैनचेस्टर में सामाजिक बहिष्कार का सामना कर रहे लोग उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम समुदायों के साथ काम करते हैं ताकि उन लोगों के लिए अवसरों का निर्माण किया जा सके जो अपने जीवन में कठिनाइयों का सामना कर रहे हैं जो समाज में पूरी तरह से एकीकृत होना चाहते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम सामाजिक, आर्थिक, सांस्कृतिक और भाषा बाधाओं को तोड़ने के बारे में भावुक हैं, ताकि लोगों के जीवन का एक और अधिक गोल और बेहतर गुणवत्ता हो सके। हमारे काम में सहयोग करें हमारे द्वारा उठाया गया हर पैसा लोगों को समुदायों से जुड़ने और बेहतर जीवन जीने में मदद करने के लिए बाधाओं को तोड़ने की ओर जाता है £ 10 एक युवा व्यक्ति के लिए डेटा प्रदान करेगा ताकि वे जुड़े रह सकें £ 10 एक युवा व्यक्ति के लिए डेटा प्रदान करेगा ताकि वे जुड़े रह सकें £ 5 एक स्वयंसेवक के खर्च के लिए भुगतान करेगा एक दान करें Proud winners of The Manchester Culture Awards 2025 Champions of Equality and Social Justice Award Fantastic for Families Award 2023 Audience Impact & Innovation Award For Everyone Award Forever Manchester Awards 2025 Spirit of Manchester Award 2022 Creative Community Spirit Manchester Cultural Award 2021 Cultural Care In Covid

We work closely with refugees and asylum seekers to create inspiring experiences and opportunities. Together, we break down barriers and fears so they can integrate fully into society and have a better quality of life. We're an award-winning charity supporting people who face social exclusion across Greater Manchester We are a Black and female-led charity working closely with local communities throughout the city to break down barriers, raise aspirations, and inspire the next generation of women and young people. उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम समुदायों के साथ काम करते हैं ताकि उन लोगों के लिए अवसरों का निर्माण किया जा सके जो अपने जीवन में कठिनाइयों का सामना कर रहे हैं जो समाज में पूरी तरह से एकीकृत होना चाहते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम सामाजिक, आर्थिक, सांस्कृतिक और भाषा बाधाओं को तोड़ने के बारे में भावुक हैं, ताकि लोगों के जीवन का एक और अधिक गोल और बेहतर गुणवत्ता हो सके। Our team We're a small but dedicated team of practitioners, volunteers and consultants who work together to help communities thrive Meet our team Our partners Our partners help us to create social change by collaborating on projects that build a happier and more inclusive Manchester. Find out more Our approach Support We support children, young people and adults to access enriching activities that will build their confidence, skillset and sense of belonging. Engage We challenge cultural stereotypes in a supportive and safe environment to help create more positive narratives and understanding. Empower We give people who access our programmes the tools so they can take raise their aspirations and broaden their horizons for a better future. Collaborate We work in partnership to achieve our vision of a resilient and inclusive society for everyone. Our theory of change Charity information Read our latest Trustee Reports and Accounts Read our latest impact report Download our safeguarding policy Download our safeguarding code of practice Download our GDPR policy Read our privacy policy हमारे काम हमारे funders और समर्थकों के लिए संभव बनाया गया है Our funders We are thankful for the generosity of our funders. If you are a grant-giving body and would like to support our work, drop us a line at info@afrocats.org.uk

Often women from the global majority have a lack of trust in medical professionals and avoid reporting to institutions such as the NHS out of fear of deportation. This can be exacerbated by a deep-rooted fear of racialised stigma and hostile immigration policies, that deter women from sharing personal information with public bodies. Supporting a smoother transition into motherhood for marginalised people in Manchester Many women seeking sanctuary have low levels of trust in medical professionals and may avoid accessing services such as the NHS due to fear of deportation. This is often shaped by experiences of racialised stigma and hostile immigration policies, which can make sharing personal information with public bodies feel unsafe. While maternal and infant mortality rates have declined in the UK, research shows that Black, Asian and minority ethnic women are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes and less positive experiences of maternity care (Moller et al., 2019). They also face unequal access to services compared to white British women (Garcia et al., 2015). Through our partnership work, we are committed to helping address these inequalities and improving access, trust and outcomes in maternity care. Working with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN), and Ardwick and Longsight Primary Care Network, we explored ways to improve maternity care for women from Eastern African backgrounds living in Longsight. Thirty women from the Little Lions network, primarily from Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia, took part in weekly sessions designed to reduce the communication barriers they experience on their journey to motherhood. Many participants have experienced sexual and gender-based trauma, including trafficking and female genital mutilation (FGM). Our maternity care 'test and learn' site brought women from the Little Lions network together with health and social care professionals from across the system. In each session, women were able to ask questions about their health and explore ways to support their wellbeing through open discussion. Children were able to access a dedicated playroom and toys during sessions, allowing women to take part fully. Each session began with a short Afrocats dance activity to help participants feel relaxed, present and ready to engage. Download our Maternity Care report Follow the project इस भाषा में अभी तक कोई पोस्ट प्रकाशित नहीं हुई पोस्ट प्रकाशित होने के बाद, आप उन्हें यहाँ देख सकेंगे।

Creating a comfortable and friendly space for women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to talk about their reproductive health, menopause and perimenopause In partnership with The Whitworth, we’re reimagining how cultural spaces connect with local families in more accessible, inclusive and equitable ways. उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम समुदायों के साथ काम करते हैं ताकि उन लोगों के लिए अवसरों का निर्माण किया जा सके जो अपने जीवन में कठिनाइयों का सामना कर रहे हैं जो समाज में पूरी तरह से एकीकृत होना चाहते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम सामाजिक, आर्थिक, सांस्कृतिक और भाषा बाधाओं को तोड़ने के बारे में भावुक हैं, ताकि लोगों के जीवन का एक और अधिक गोल और बेहतर गुणवत्ता हो सके। x Through our partnership, Afrocats and The Whitworth are able to fund travel and refreshments for those struggling, helping to remove financial barriers to visiting the gallery. If you are attending and need access support, register your attendance here . "वहाँ कोई रास्ता नहीं है कि आप एक बड़ी मुस्कान के बिना Magdalen के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं अपने चेहरे पर आ रही है क्योंकि उसकी ऊर्जा और उत्साह बस संक्रामक हैं। वह 100% यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है कि अक्सर अनसुनी आवाज़ों को स्पष्ट रूप से सुना जाता है, और एक जुनून, अखंडता और दया के साथ काम करता है जो उसके चारों ओर प्रेरित करता है। मैग्डलेन की देखभाल के तहत प्रथम-हाथ के प्रतिभागियों को फलने-फूलने का अनुभव करने और अपने स्वयं के कौशल और सामाजिक नेटवर्क को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए समर्थन करने के लिए यह एक खुशी की बात है। " सारा हेस्कॉक, सगाई प्रबंधक - मैनचेस्टर इंटरनेशनल फेस्टिवल

संपर्क करें यदि आप हमारी परियोजनाओं में से एक में शामिल होने के इच्छुक हैं, तो एक समर्थक बनकर या हमारे काम के बारे में और अधिक जानकारी प्राप्त करें। हमे आपसे सुनने में ख़ुशी होगी! Want to book a school workshop? Head here to fill in our form . Do you or someone you know want to attend our sessions? Use this form . Interested in us organising EDI and engagement training for your business or organisation? Click here to find out more. Want us to run inclusive dance sessions for you? Fill in this form . For everything else, use the form below. Type your name Type your email address How can we help? प्रस्तुत प्रस्तुत करने के लिए धन्यवाद!

We work with schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to deliver creative workshops that help children and adults explore creativity, culture and heritage.  We deliver creative and wellbeing workshops for schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester We'll work with you to develop a workshop tailored to your needs. Get in touch to see how we can work together. Black History Month Every October we deliver interactive and engaging workshops that celebrate African and Caribbean culture through art, music, and creative movement. Black History Month is a very busy time for us, so get in touch soon to see how we can work together. Arts and crafts We can adapt our art and crafts workshops to cover topics that support your interests, including: Recycling Nature Space Identity and belonging Cultural identity Cultural dance and creative movement Our two-part dance and movement sessions involve a fun and cultural dance session with African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern movements. This is followed by a relaxing and slow-paced session using varied choreographic techniques. Music and storytelling Using music, singing and storytelling, our workshops will help participants to explore different cultures, identity, and memory using: drumming singing keyboards And more! Wellbeing We deliver wellbeing sessions that aim to create a space for participants away from their worries, unwind and relax. We use a range of techniques including: Yoga Mindfulness Relaxation Working with schools Our engaging workshops for schools takes your students on a creative journey where cultural stories come to life. Each workshop can be part of your school's curriculum, and tailored to meet your needs. If you are interested in booking an Afrocats school workshop, fill in our booking request form and we'll be in touch. School workshop booking form

Would you like to give your time to a charity doing fantastic work in Greater Manchester? Volunteer roles Youth of the World Saturday Volunteer We are looking for volunteers to join our fantastic team and support our Saturday sessions. Volunteers will assist our Project Assistants and Artists to deliver with the workshops and support our children . Experience with working with children is essential, desirable experience of working with neurodiverse children. Full enhanced DBS will be provided along with travel expenses for each session. Send your CV and a cover letter on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk General Volunteering roles We're always on the lookout for people who can support us with core areas of operational activity: Administration Project management Youth work Creative producing Marketing Artist liaison Drivers Send your CV and a cover letter on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about any specific roles. Sign up

Youth of the World is our programme of work for young people so they can broaden their horizons. We work with children and young people aged 8 to 18 from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, in particular refugees and asylum seekrs. Our Youth of the World programme gives young people the chance to explore, grow, build new skills - and have fun along the way We work with children and young people aged 5 to 18, including those living in temporary accommodation, seeking sanctuary in the UK, or facing barriers due to their economic circumstances. We create opportunities for them to take part in activities and enriching experiences beyond school by building confidence, connection and a sense of belonging. 1322 children and young people 85% are Black, Asian or from the global majority 40% were living in temporary accomodation 10% are home schooled or not regularly attending school Over the past year we've worked with Services for young people We offer activities which include young people from marginalised backgrounds, help them to develop social and practical skills, and improve their wellbeing. Creative Expression Whether it's mark-making or hip-shaking, our Saturday sessions are full of creative energy and fun. We Lead Projects to level up leadership skills, develop confidence and empower young people to be leaders in their communities. Explore with Afrocats Cultural visits and inspiring experiences for young people in venues across Greater Manchester. Volunteer with Afrocats Volunteering opportunities to boost CVs, develop new skills, and meet new people. If you would like to join our youth programme, or would like to make a referral, fill in our enquiry form here. Read about our latest youth projects इस भाषा में अभी तक कोई पोस्ट प्रकाशित नहीं हुई पोस्ट प्रकाशित होने के बाद, आप उन्हें यहाँ देख सकेंगे।

We partner partner with organisations that can bring their unique knowledge and experience to our projects. By working with Afrocats your employees will have opportunities to get involved with work that is making a real difference in communities across Greater Manchester. We love to partner with companies that are driven to create a better society. Sound like you? Become a corporate partner today. Our corporate partners help us reach some of the most disadvantaged people living in Greater Manchester. Our programmes are free of charge for people to access but this is only possible with support from our donors and supporters. We rely on almost 100% of fundraised income. How you can work with Afrocats Partnering with us will give your employees opportunities to get involved with work that is making a real difference in communities across Greater Manchester. We like to partner with organisations that can bring their unique knowledge and experience to our projects. Or companies that have a desire to create more inclusive communities. There are lots of ways that we can work together to support your company's aims and help us achieve our charitable mission. We'll work collaboratively with you to make our partnership a success, here are some of the ways you can help. Nominate us as Charity of the Year As Charity of the Year, Afrocats will give your employees meaningful opportunities to fundraise, volunteer, and provide pro-bono support. Cause related marketing projects If you are looking for a good cause to work with and promote your work, Afrocats could be the charity to work with. Strategic partnerships A one-off or long term strategic partnership can demonstrate our shared long-term goals and make a measurable difference to communities in Greater Manchester. Let's talk! If you're not sure how you'd like to partner with us but know that we can make a difference together, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you! If you would like to join our mission to build agency, aspiration and opportunities for young people and women from diverse communities get in touch and make a difference today.

Afrocats can support your organisation with training to discover practical resolutions to your shared challenges. We'll help you start the conversations needed to achieve vital milestones on your equity, diversity and inclusion journey. Our training will help you start your equity, diversity and inclusion journey and deliver long-term impact With over 20 years’ experience and deep lived insight, our founder and CEO, Magdalen Bartlett, works with teams and organisations to improve services and create more meaningful, inclusive engagement for everyone. 'To build a more balanced society, we must be willing to challenge our own perceptions and biases. That starts with expanding our knowledge, and questioning ourselves every day.' Magdalen Bartlett - Afrocats founder and CEO Our training is designed for organisations and networks working with diverse communities, and is tailored to your needs. We use a unique four-step approach that encourages participation, reflection, and practical learning. Through lived experience, open discussion and group activities, we support teams to tackle shared challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. Download our training pack to learn more, or get in touch for pricing. Download now

Afrocats is looking to engage with dance artists who want to develop and build their portfolio of work. You will work with refugee and asylum seeker women and families interested in cultural Dance styles from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and creative movement. We Are Looking for Emerging and Established Freelance Dance Artists Freelance Dance Artists Afrocats is looking to engage with female, male, and non-binary dance artists who want to develop and build their portfolio of work. You will work with refugee and asylum seeker women and families interested in cultural Dance styles from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and creative movement. This role will be: - Delivering a series or one-off dance sessions in many different settings. - Support and training, if needed, from Afrocats lead dancer. - Working closely with families, women and youth who are both new or have experience in dance. We are looking for someone who is: - Friendly, patient and approachable, with lots of energy. - A good communicator with people who speak little or no English. - Available on weekends and unsociable hours. - Willing to grow with Afrocats. Key Details: - We’d like someone to start as soon as possible with availability through to the end of December. - You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. - The Fee is flexible and will be agreed upon depending on experience and negotiation. How to Apply If you’re interested in working with us, please respond to the following questions: 1. Why does this opportunity interest you? 2. What skills and experience can you contribute? Tell us more about yourself - you may include your CV, a link to your LinkedIn profile, or examples of previous work. 3. Send your information to admin@afrocats.org.uk Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.