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. فضایی گرم ، صمیمی و ایمن برای پناهندگان و افرادی که با محرومیت اجتماعی در منچستر روبرو هستند ما با جوامع همکاری می کنیم تا فرصت هایی را برای افرادی که در زندگی خود با مشکل روبرو هستند و می خواهند به طور کامل در جامعه ادغام شوند ، ایجاد کنیم. ما مشتاقانه از بین بردن موانع اجتماعی ، اقتصادی ، فرهنگی و زبانی اشتیاق داریم تا مردم بتوانند از یک زندگی دورتر و بهتر برخوردار شوند. از کار ما حمایت کنید هر پنی که جمع می کنیم به سمت شکستن موانع برای کمک به مردم در ارتباط با جوامع و زندگی بهتر است 10 پوند داده هایی را برای یک فرد جوان فراهم می کند تا بتواند در ارتباط باشد 10 پوند داده هایی را برای یک فرد جوان فراهم می کند تا بتواند در ارتباط باشد 5 پوند هزینه های یک داوطلب را پرداخت می کند کمک مالی کنید 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

Our Natives of the World adult programme supports women to lead happy, healthy and creative lives, where they feel valued for the contributions they make. We work with women who have experienced inequality and trauma, supporting them to build confidence, develop skills and reconnect with their strengths. Many are navigating the asylum system. The women we work with often face isolation and challenges to their wellbeing, including the impact of long-term physical and mental health conditions. Through our programmes, we create space for connection, creativity and rebuilding confidence. 488 women aged 18+ 100% are Black, Asian or from the global majority 15% have experienced domestic violence 92% are currently in the asylum system Over the past year we've worked with Services for adults We help women to develop confidence, learn new skills and feel included. Healthy lives Whether it's shimmying and shaking or walking and talking, our projects support healthy hearts and happy lives. Creative culture We use creativity to support women to make friends, have fun and improve access to frontline services. We Learn Our Creative Learning Lab upskills women so they can start on the pathway to employment and be more internet-savvy. Volunteer with Afrocats Our volunteering opportunities help women to add vital experience to their CVs, raise their aspirations, and broaden their horizons. If you would like to join our adult programme, or would like to make a referral, fill in our enquiry form here. Maternity Care Read how we worked with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN), and Ardwick and Longsight Primary Care Network to explore ways to improve maternity care for women from Eastern African backgrounds living in Longsight. Find out more Find out more about our latest projects for adults No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

School workshop requests Thank you for your interest in an Afrocats school workshop. Please fill in our booking form, once complete we'll be in touch so we can tailor the workshop to meet your needs. School workshop booking form Contact name Contact email School name School address School type Workshop date * required Workshop time Number of students attending Age range/year group Workshop theme Other information to support request Submit Thanks for your request, we'll be in touch soon. Payment Terms Payments are due within 30 days of the invoice date. There is a 5% late payment fee for payments made more than 30 days past the invoice date. Payment Processing We will send an invoice for each payment. Invoices can be paid online, by BACS, or by cheque. Once payment is received, we will send a receipt. Afrocats Workshop Cancellation Policy If a school or organisation cancels a workshop booking more than 14 days before the scheduled date, there will be no cancellation fee. If a school cancels a workshop booking less than 14 days before the scheduled date, there will be a 50% cancellation fee. If a school cancels a workshop booking on the day of the scheduled date, there will be a 100% cancellation fee. The cancellation fee will be used to cover the costs of the workshop, including the cost of staff, materials, and any rentals. If a school needs to cancel a workshop booking due to unforeseen circumstances, such as bad weather or school closure, the school should contact us as soon as possible. In these cases, Afrocats may be able to reschedule the workshop or issue a refund. Schools are encouraged to book their workshops as early as possible to secure their spot and to avoid any cancellation fees. Refunds Refunds will be processed within 10 business days of the request.

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The nature of our work means that we work with vulnerable people. We make it our top priority to keep them safe at all times by having robust safeguarding policies and procedures. تیم ما The nature of our work means that we work with vulnerable people, and we make it our top priority to keep them safe at all times. We have robust safeguarding procedures and practices to ensure that we create safe spaces and keep the children and adults we work with free from harm. We follow safer recruitment processes when we recruit staff, freelancers and artists Everyone who works with Afrocats must have an enhanced DBS Our staff and volunteers complete safeguarding training All staff who work directly with children and young people also receive regular Our staff and volunteers follow our safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance Download our safeguarding policy Download our safeguarding code of practice Download our safeguarding flow chart

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

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. ما با جوامع همکاری می کنیم تا فرصت هایی را برای افرادی که در زندگی خود با مشکل روبرو هستند و می خواهند به طور کامل در جامعه ادغام شوند ، ایجاد کنیم. ما مشتاقانه از بین بردن موانع اجتماعی ، اقتصادی ، فرهنگی و زبانی اشتیاق داریم تا مردم بتوانند از یک زندگی دورتر و بهتر برخوردار شوند. 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 . "به هیچ وجه نمی توانید در مورد ماگدالن صحبت کنید بدون اینکه لبخند بزرگی به لبتان بیاید زیرا انرژی و اشتیاق او به سادگی عفونی کننده است. او 100٪ متعهد است که اطمینان حاصل کند که صداهای غالباً ناشنیده به وضوح گوش داده می شوند ، و با اشتیاق ، صداقت و مهربانی کار می کند که باعث القا all اطراف او می شود. این خوشحال بوده است که تجربه می کنم شرکت کنندگان دست اول تحت مراقبت مگدالن شکوفا می شوند و برای پیشرفت مهارت های خود و شبکه های اجتماعی مورد حمایت قرار می گیرند. " سارا Hiscock ، مدیر نامزدی - جشنواره بین المللی منچستر

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

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

ما یک تیم کوچک اما اختصاصی از تمرین کنندگان ، داوطلبان و مشاوران هستیم که با هم همکاری می کنند تا به جوامع رونق دهند Magdalen Bartlett CEO & Founder Jenny Walker General Manager Jessica Tsiquaye Comms & Marketing Vicki Leigh Development & Content Officer Gemma Bradley Data & Evaluation Manager Edel Fernandez Vanaclocha Project Producer Bara’ah Al Dalati Project Producer Olivia Moreira Project Producer Maya Marsh Project Producer Beatrice Montefusco Project Assistant رینا ییدو متولی Reina در دهه های گذشته در زمینه های درهم آمیختن فن آوری و فرهنگ کار کرده است. او یک شرکت اجتماعی متخصص در زمینه علوم ، فناوری و بهداشت برای جوامع کم برخوردار را اداره می کند. او طیف متنوعی از مهارت ها را از جمله مدیریت بازرگانی و پروژه ، رسانه های اجتماعی و پخش اجتماعی ، آغاز و اجرای مشارکت های مشترک با طیف وسیعی از ذینفعان ، نوشتن برنامه و گزارش برای Afrocat به ارمغان می آورد. به عنوان یک مجری و تهیه کننده رادیویی آموزش دیده ، رینا Sanguine را اجرا می کند ، برنامه علوم ، فناوری و بهداشت در یک ایستگاه رادیویی محلی و از رادیو BBC ارائه می دهد. رینا در دبستان محلی خود فرماندار است و در زمینه مدیریت عملکرد ، حفاظت و همچنین کارهای قبلی در زمینه راهنمایی و کار با کودکان و بزرگسالان با نیازهای ویژه آموزش دیده است. Our Trustees لینزی استیرروپ متولی لینزی در 10 سال گذشته در مدیریت دانشگاه کار کرده و در حال حاضر از دانشگاهیان در زمینه شیمی و فیزیک از بودجه تحقیقاتی پشتیبانی می کند. پیش از این او در کانادا در یک شرکت بزرگ مالی جهانی در موقعیت های مختلف اداری کار می کرد. وی همچنین تجربه کار داوطلبانه در تئاتر ، موزه ها و گالری های هنری در انگلیس و کانادا را دارد. لینزی مدیر پروژه DARA Big Data مستقر در دانشگاه منچستر است که هدف آن فراهم آوردن مهارتهایی در دانش داده از 8 کشور آفریقایی است. لینزی استیرروپ متولی لینزی در 10 سال گذشته در مدیریت دانشگاه کار کرده و در حال حاضر از دانشگاهیان در زمینه شیمی و فیزیک از بودجه تحقیقاتی پشتیبانی می کند. پیش از این او در کانادا در یک شرکت بزرگ مالی جهانی در موقعیت های مختلف اداری کار می کرد. وی همچنین تجربه کار داوطلبانه در تئاتر ، موزه ها و گالری های هنری در انگلیس و کانادا را دارد. لینزی مدیر پروژه DARA Big Data مستقر در دانشگاه منچستر است که هدف آن فراهم آوردن مهارتهایی در دانش داده از 8 کشور آفریقایی است. لینزی استیرروپ متولی لینزی در 10 سال گذشته در مدیریت دانشگاه کار کرده و در حال حاضر از دانشگاهیان در زمینه شیمی و فیزیک از بودجه تحقیقاتی پشتیبانی می کند. پیش از این او در کانادا در یک شرکت بزرگ مالی جهانی در موقعیت های مختلف اداری کار می کرد. وی همچنین تجربه کار داوطلبانه در تئاتر ، موزه ها و گالری های هنری در انگلیس و کانادا را دارد. لینزی مدیر پروژه DARA Big Data مستقر در دانشگاه منچستر است که هدف آن فراهم آوردن مهارتهایی در دانش داده از 8 کشور آفریقایی است. Hafsah Musamod متولی Hafsah has worked in social research since completing a Master’s degree in Applied Quantitative Methods, specialising in widening participation and supporting underrepresented groups. She is currently a Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst for one of the UK’s largest Uni Connect partnerships, leading monitoring, data analysis and evaluation across regional outreach programmes designed to improve access to higher education. Passionate about social justice and equitable opportunities, Hafsah began her journey with Afrocats as a volunteer during her undergraduate studies. She brings expertise in evaluation design, impact measurement and evidence-based practice, alongside a strong commitment to supporting community-led initiatives that empower young people and underserved communities.

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.

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