Our Mission Statement:

• To bridge the gap between communities through collaboration and the power of unity.
• Promoting unity, diversity, inclusion and cohesion between people from all backgrounds within the community by sharing experiences, food, arts/crafts, entertainment, education and training.
• Creating a good environment for children/parents and vulnerable people in the community.
• Using community values and community networks to promote cohesion and cultural awareness.

Community Cohesion and Partnership Work

Over the past five years, our organisation has worked extensively to promote community cohesion, integration, and positive relationships across Stoke-on-Trent and the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Building Positive Race Relations

We have maintained a strong partnership with Staffordshire Police, engaging in meetings and activities to support the Race Action Plan and build positive race relations across the region.

Reaching Hard-to-Engage Communities

We have collaborated with individuals and organisations in areas considered “hard to reach,” promoting inclusion, dialogue, and mutual understanding. Our work focuses on bridging the gap between service providers and communities, ensuring that support reaches those who need it most.

Community Projects and Partnerships

We have delivered a wide range of projects and community activities, including:

• Abbey Hulton (St John’s Church and Welcome Centre): Preparing hot meals during the cost-of-living crisis, funded by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Community Foundation for Staffordshire.
• Abbey Hulton Sports and Social Club: Hosting community events.
• Sutton Trust Community Group (Betty Rushton Garden): Partnering with WEA to provide community training.
• Wallace Sports Centre (Friday Youth Takeover) and New Friars College: Working with young people to promote engagement and positive development.
• Bentilee Community: Supported by Ten Count Boxing, Ulysses Youth, and Bentilee Volunteers to deliver food parcels and community support.

We have also collaborated with:
VAST, Thrive at Five, Stoke-on-Trent BID, All Small Things (Shelton), Cobridge Community, Milton Primary and Pre-School, Stoke-on-Trent Afro-Caribbean Community, The Caribbean Stoke-on-Trent, Six Towns Carnival (Sable, Kwanza & Urban Wilderness), Clay Body Theatre, Danny Shaw (Drummer)/Kilne Band, Clive Martin (DJ/Saxophonist), B-Arts, Stoke Creates, Jason Smith (Poet), St Mark’s Church (Sanctus at St Mark), and The Pig Walk (Urban Wilderness).

Impact and Achievements

Our work has produced measurable and lasting impact:

• Three of our volunteers have gone on to become NHS nurses, and one is currently in training.
• One of our young participants became the first Black male apprentice at Burleigh (Middleport Pottery), contributing to the creation of The Ambassadors Teapot, now available at the Factory Shop.
• Many young people we’ve supported are now active in arts, education, and dance, contributing positively to community life.
• We have reduced isolation, helped families gain new skills, secure employment, start volunteering, and build confidence and social skills.

Supporting the Wider Community

We actively support other organisations by attending meetings, providing feedback, and participating in major local events such as:

• Six Towns Carnival Reloaded
• Better World Festival
• The Pig Walk/ Longton Carnival
• The People’s Parade/ Walk
• Events at the Museum by Cultural Zebra ltd
• Canal and River Trust activities
• Collaborations with B-Arts and other local initiatives.

Training and Capacity Building

To strengthen our organisational capacity, we have engaged in:

• Business Start-Up Training with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, which also supported us with kitchen and storage facilities.
• IT Skills Training with Wavemaker Stoke.
• Social Enterprise Masterclass with PwC Birmingham.
• Fundraising and Governance Training with the Cranfield Trust.
• Coalfields Regeneration Trust and WEA
• VAST

Our community in Africa:

We work with organisations in Africa that work directly with the community to support and improve lives of African communities.