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. Keeping people safe 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

Afrocats is expanding its Board of Trustees and seeking new members to support its growth, strengthen governance, and help shape its future direction. We are looking for individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Board of Trustees Afrocats is looking to expand its Board of Trustees. With an established Board already in place, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth and seeking additional Trustees to help shape our future direction. Our work supports communities through creative expression, participation, and inclusive cultural experiences. As we grow our reach and impact, we are strengthening our Board to ensure we remain ambitious, sustainable, and community-led. This is a meaningful opportunity to play a key role in the governance and strategic development of a growing organisation that centres equity, lived experience, and creativity. Who we are looking for? Fundraising and Income Generation We are looking for someone with experience in fundraising, bid writing, or income generation. You will support the development of long term funding strategies, major grant applications, and sustainable income growth. Marketing and Corporate Engagement We are looking for someone with experience in marketing or business engagement. You will help raise our profile, strengthen our brand, and develop meaningful partnerships with businesses and corporate supporters. Philanthropy and Relationship Building We are looking for someone with experience in philanthropy, fundraising networks, or relationship management. You will help us connect with donors, foundations, and individuals who can support our long term impact. Volunteer Management We are looking for someone with experience in volunteer coordination or management. You will help us develop inclusive, safe, and supportive volunteer systems as the organisation grows. Finance and Accounting We are looking for a qualified finance professional, ideally a chartered accountant. You will support financial oversight, planning, reporting, and long term financial sustainability. What you will do as a Trustee As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction of Afrocats and ensure we remain financially sustainable, well governed, and aligned with our mission. You will contribute to decision making at Board level, support risk and compliance oversight, and help ensure our work continues to centre creativity, wellbeing, and community impact. You will also act as an ambassador for Afrocats, helping to champion our work and values across your networks and beyond. Why join Afrocats This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and forward thinking charity at a pivotal moment in its journey. You will have the opportunity to shape strategy and influence long term direction, while supporting a mission driven organisation making a real difference in communities. You will develop your skills in a Board setting, expand your professional network, and contribute to work that centres inclusion, creativity, and social impact. We are a welcoming and inclusive organisation and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. How to Apply To apply, please send us your CV or LinkedIn profile, or a short video introduction if you prefer. Alongside this, include a brief statement outlining why you would like to join Afrocats, what skills or experience you bring, and how you heard about us. Applications can be sent to: magdalen@afrocats.org.uk | admin@afrocats.org.uk . Rolling interviews will take place until Friday 19th June 2026

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.

We mentor diverse artists as they develop their creative practice We deliver early career mentoring for artists looking to develop their skills in creative facilitation settings with young people in schools and community groups in: Participatory arts School workshops Theatre and performance art Dance and creative movement Facilitation skills Data and evaluation Our mentees build a strong foundation in how their chosen art form and creativity can support children and young people in schools, community groups and other youth settings. And we work closely with our partners and networks to provide citywide opportunities for emerging artists to develop their skills through schools and different organisations in the charity sector - and beyond. If you need our support, get in touch below. Get in touch

Join us and help us achieve our vision of a world where refugees, asylum seekers and people facing economic disadvantages can integrate fully into society. Join us in building a fairer, more inclusive society for everyone Work with us We're looking for brilliant people to join our team of artists, freelancers, consultants and practitioners on our citywide youth and adult workshops. Find out more Volunteer with us Want to give some time supporting a charity doing fantastic work across Greater Manchester? Our amazing volunteers support us with delivery of our work and core operations - check out our current opportunities below. Find out more Come to our events Find out about our latest workshops and upcoming performances. Find out more

Help us build a more joyful and inclusive society, and inspire your young people to give back. دسمبر 2020 سے لے کر فروری 2021 کے آخر تک جی ایم بام نیٹ ورک (جی ایم بامین) کا شکریہ ، ہم انٹرایکٹو ڈرامہ اور شاعری سیشن چلا رہے ہیں Download a fundraising pack Fundraising ideas Nominate us as your charity of the year Your school can get involved with fundraising for Afrocats as your charity of the year, and you'll get to see the impact of your fundraising with updates throughout the year or term. Dress up - or down! Pick a Friday and hold a dress-up or dress-down day and dress up as your favourite character, artist or even country. Hold a raffle or a bakeoff Raffle off prizes that you've made or sourced from local businesses, or have a Great British Bakeoff and craft some yummy sweet treats to sell on the day. Organise a collection box Keep a collection box on your school reception desk or in the staffroom. Enjoy a movie day Pick movies from different cultures to screen in school, charge a ticket entry fee, and sell popcorn or other tasty treats. Donate goods or products We regularly need donations of toiletries, clothing, period products, laptops or tablets, and data - why not support us by keeping a collection box in your school? Supporting your curriculum Partnering with Afrocats can support your school PHSE, citizenship and geography syllabus. Through lessons and fundraising efforts, this can help your students to empathise and explore topics such as migration, culture shock, and displacement, which many of our participants endure every day. Download a fundraising pack Find out how schools have been making a difference with us No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

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

Creating a comfortable and friendly space for women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to talk about their reproductive health, menopause and perimenopause Creating a safe, welcoming space for women to talk openly about their reproductive health 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 partner For the first phase of our project we worked with The Menopause Charity to provide three workshops about the menopause for 30 women from three culturally specific groups - South Asian, African and Middle Eastern/Arab. Each workshop had volunteer interpreters to support the women to engage in myth-busting, facts and perimenopause.

We welcome artists with experience across a range of creative disciplines, particularly those who are passionate about working collaboratively with communities and creating inclusive, accessible opportunities. We’re looking for freelance artists and creative practitioners to join our artist pool. Freelance Artist Pool We’re always interested in hearing from freelance artists and creative practitioners who would like to work with Afrocats. We welcome artists with experience across a range of creative disciplines, particularly those who are passionate about working collaboratively with communities and creating inclusive, accessible opportunities. This is a rolling call-out, so you can submit your details at any time. If a suitable opportunity comes up, we’ll review our artist pool and get in touch with relevant artists. How to Register Your Interest If you’re interested in joining our freelance artist pool, please complete the application form and upload your CV. This is a rolling call-out, so you can apply at any time. We’ll keep your details on file and get in touch if a suitable freelance opportunity comes up. Please note that joining our artist pool does not guarantee future work with Afrocats. Register Your Interest

If you are looking to volunteer, donate or support a charity, we'd love you to get involved with Afrocats. Make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Manchester. We’re working towards a fairer, more inclusive society And we’d love you to be part of it ہم بڑے عزائم کے ساتھ ایک چھوٹا سا صدقہ ہیں۔ ہم پناہ گزینوں اور پناہ گزینوں کو ترقی کرتے ہوئے دیکھنا چاہتے ہیں کیونکہ وہ معاشرے میں مکمل طور پر ضم ہونے میں کامیاب ہوگئے ہیں۔ لیکن ہم یہ اکیلے نہیں کرسکتے ، ہمیں آپ کے تعاون کی ضرورت ہے۔ اور بہت سارے طریقے ہیں جن میں آپ شامل ہوسکتے ہیں اور لچکدار برادریوں کی تعمیر میں ہماری مدد کرسکتے ہیں جو خوشگوار اور صحتمند زندگی گزاریں۔ School fundraising We have lots of ideas how your school can fundraise for Afrocats and help us creater a more inclusive Manchester. Find out more Partnerships Partner with Afrocats and your employees can support diverse communities across the city. Find out more Raise funds your way Whether you are running a marathon or hosting an event, you can fundraise for Afrocats on Just Giving. Find out more Make a donation today 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 Other ways to give There are lots of ways that you can support our work - whether it is celebrating a special occasion, leaving a gift in memory of a loved one, or donating as you shop online. Find out more

Afrocats will be back at the Whitworth Art Gallery during October half term with our award winning activities for children, young people and families. We'll fill the gallery with African and Caribbean songs as well as delivering our cultural and creative arts and crafts workshops. Afrocats x Whitworth presents: Shimmy and shake through the gallery Half-term activities Each session runs from 12pm-3pm All sessions are free, drop-in, no need to book Join us for three fun-filled days and a vibrant and creative cultural experience for all ages. Shimmy and shake your way through the gallery listening to the cultural music that will echo through the galleires. The Everyday Art School will have different arts and crafts activities each day that you can attend to let your imagination run wild. Led by diverse professional artists, this event is a great opportunity to learn about and celebrate culture. The activities are designed to be inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of age or experience. All sessions are FREE, drop-in, no need to book. Everyone is welcome. For individuals and families who require accessibility support for travel please let us know that you will be joining. Register your attendance here.