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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. مانچسٹر میں مہاجرین اور معاشرتی اخراج کو برداشت کرنے والے لوگوں کے لئے ایک گرم ، دوستانہ ، محفوظ جگہ اور ہم معاشروں کے ساتھ مل کر کام کرتے ہیں تاکہ ان لوگوں کے لئے مواقع پیدا کریں جو ان کی زندگی میں مشکلات کا سامنا کر رہے ہیں جو معاشرے میں مکمل طور پر متحد ہونا چاہتے ہیں۔ اور ہم معاشرتی ، معاشی ، ثقافتی اور زبان کی راہ میں حائل رکاوٹوں کو توڑنے کے لئے پرجوش ہیں تاکہ لوگوں کا معیار زندگی بہتر اور بہتر ہوسکے۔ ہمارے کام کی حمایت کریں ہم جو بھی پیسہ اٹھاتے ہیں وہ لوگوں کو معاشروں سے رابطہ قائم کرنے اور بہتر زندگی گزارنے میں مدد کے لئے رکاوٹوں کو ختم کرنے کی طرف جاتا ہے . 10 ایک نوجوان شخص کے لئے اعداد و شمار فراہم کرے گا تاکہ وہ مربوط رہیں . 10 ایک نوجوان شخص کے لئے اعداد و شمار فراہم کرے گا تاکہ وہ مربوط رہیں . 5 ایک رضاکارانہ اخراجات کی ادائیگی کریں گے چندہ دیں 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. اور ہم معاشروں کے ساتھ مل کر کام کرتے ہیں تاکہ ان لوگوں کے لئے مواقع پیدا کریں جو ان کی زندگی میں مشکلات کا سامنا کر رہے ہیں جو معاشرے میں مکمل طور پر متحد ہونا چاہتے ہیں۔ اور ہم معاشرتی ، معاشی ، ثقافتی اور زبان کی راہ میں حائل رکاوٹوں کو توڑنے کے لئے پرجوش ہیں تاکہ لوگوں کا معیار زندگی بہتر اور بہتر ہوسکے۔ 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 ہمارے فنڈرز اور مددگاروں کی بدولت ہمارا کام ممکن ہوا ہے 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

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.

اگر آپ ہمارے کسی منصوبے میں شامل ہونے ، مددگار بننے یا ہمارے کام کے بارے میں مزید معلومات حاصل کرنے میں دلچسپی رکھتے ہیں تو رابطے میں رہیں۔ ہم آپ سے سننا پسند کریں گے! 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? جمع کرائیں جمع کرنے کے لئے شکریہ!

ہم آپ کو اپنی خبروں ، فنڈ ریزنگ اور مواقع کے ساتھ تازہ دم رکھنا پسند کریں گے۔ اور ہمارے نیوز لیٹر میں سائن اپ کریں اور ہمارے کام کے بارے میں سنیں! First name Last name Email* Subscribe آپ ہم سے موصول ہونے والے کسی بھی ای میل کے فوٹر میں ان سبسکرائب لنک پر کلک کر کے ، یا info@afrocats.org.uk پر ہم سے رابطہ کرکے کسی بھی وقت اپنا ذہن تبدیل کرسکتے ہیں۔ ہم آپ کی معلومات کا احترام کے ساتھ سلوک کریں گے۔ اور ہم میلچیمپ کو اپنے مارکیٹنگ پلیٹ فارم کی حیثیت سے استعمال کرتے ہیں۔ سبسکرائب کرنے کے لئے نیچے کلک کرکے ، آپ تسلیم کرتے ہیں کہ آپ کی معلومات کو میل چیمپ پر پروسیسنگ کے لئے منتقل کیا جائے گا۔ میل چیمپ کے رازداری کے طریقوں کے بارے میں یہاں مزید معلومات حاصل کریں۔

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

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 No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

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.

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.

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. اور ہم معاشروں کے ساتھ مل کر کام کرتے ہیں تاکہ ان لوگوں کے لئے مواقع پیدا کریں جو ان کی زندگی میں مشکلات کا سامنا کر رہے ہیں جو معاشرے میں مکمل طور پر متحد ہونا چاہتے ہیں۔ اور ہم معاشرتی ، معاشی ، ثقافتی اور زبان کی راہ میں حائل رکاوٹوں کو توڑنے کے لئے پرجوش ہیں تاکہ لوگوں کا معیار زندگی بہتر اور بہتر ہوسکے۔ 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 . "آپ کے چہرے پر بڑی مسکراہٹ آنے کے بغیر مگدالین کے بارے میں بات کرنے کا کوئی راستہ نہیں ہے کیونکہ اس کی توانائی اور جوش و خروش صرف متعدی بیماری ہے۔ وہ 100 committed کو یقینی بنانے کے لئے پرعزم ہے کہ اکثر غیر سنائی آوازوں کو واضح طور پر سنا جاتا ہے ، اور اس جذبے ، دیانتداری اور مہربانی کے ساتھ کام کرتا ہے جو اس کے آس پاس کے سب کو متاثر کرتا ہے۔ مگدلین کی دیکھ بھال کے تحت پہلے ہاتھ سے حصہ لینے والے افراد کو ترقی کا تجربہ کرنے میں بہت خوشی ہوئی اور ان کی اپنی صلاحیتوں اور سوشل نیٹ ورک کو آگے بڑھانے کے لئے ان کی مدد کی جائے گی۔ سارہ ہساک ، منگنی منیجر - مانچسٹر انٹرنیشنل فیسٹیول